I really want to give a higher review, I do, but I can't. Quaint (read: dated) interior, including around 12 tables, a TV, and a white board with the daily specials. The main green in the menu were green beans. Where are the collards? The chicken wings were fried hard, the way I like, but where otherwise unseasoned and barely memorable. The catfish was fried with the traditional cornmeal crust. For sides, I chose red beans and rice and Mac n cheese. Beans and rice? Fine. It came with a piece of cornbread, though I'm not sure why the need for starch upon starch. It was drier and grainier than I like. Mac? Fine. I wish Scend's made their own sauce or seasoned the fish/chicken. I wish something stood out. I've heard that this is an East Bay classic but, for me, it was nothing to write home about (home being Chicago and if you're going for fried things try Goose Island on Diversey or Harold's Chicken Shack for...chicken ) read more

Been to scends when they were in north oakland Emeryville border. The food is still amazing and made right. Got the turkey wings dinner with rice and gravy and Mac n cheese. The turkey was juicy and mixed with gravy and rice, so delicious to eat. The Mac n cheese is still on point. Place is clean and neat with outdoor seating. Food came quick about 10-12mins. read more

Food is always delicious well-cooked and tasteful order for co-workers and they all love their food appreciated Dion's help with the orders. Love the tilapia and the mac and cheese is to die for. Greens were so delicious Cornbread was awesome Favorite dessert is the red velvet Atmosphere so pleasant Friday I came in they were playing some music I didn't want to go back to work read more

I've always wanted to try this place, nd I finally did today! Omgoodness!!! So good!! Idk why I waited so long. Friendly staff & great food!! The cheesecake is the best I've ever had in my entire life!! read more

I'm really disappointed. Scend's was highly recommended by someone who I trust, but I guess I came on a bad day. The fish, hushpuppies, and cornbread were old and chewy, and the mac and cheese tasteless. read more

That was the best Soulfood I had in a long time!! FRIED CHICKED (signature), Cabbage, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Red beans and rice. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants real Soulfood. The only thing I miss from scends is Fried Oysters. This is a new Location and great chefs. Do not compare Scends to any other Location for Soulfood in Oakland/San Leandro. read more

Everything was delicious, the Turkey wings melted in my mouth...best Collard Greens I've had in California, and a big thumbs up for the Cranberry Sauce... now available to go atop your dressing.... I will definitely dine here again !!! Thanks Dion!! read more

Chicken had no flavor at all and shrimp were frozen not fresh but the fries were ok I had the chicken wings shrimp and fish the fish was hard also no flavor read more

They're open for take-out! My mom loves the fried catfish from this place! Was herea few days ago for the fried prawns--Crunchy nicely seasoned crust on them--yum! My mom had the fried catfish--which i tried too--Nicely seasoned, but not salty. read more

So happy Scend's came to San Leandro. Its a very casual friendly environment with good food. You can't go wrong with the chicken and fries. I've gotten the pork chop too, which was ok, not amazing. I recently tried the champaign pound cake. It was very good. read more

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I spend most of my time in San Leandro and like most sometimes I forget to pack my lunch for work and look for delicious near by locations. This was such a gem to find I mean oh my goodness I was overwhelmed with joy and all the diffrent flavors. I love catfish and their catfish was cooked to perfection. The mac and cheese had great flavor (didnt like the consistency) but never the less good. The chicken wings with hot sauce was ginger licking good. Deffiently looking forward to visit again ! read more

Scend's Restaurant - Fish & Chips Near Me - San Leandro, California

Chicken always on point,sides were ok,expensive as hell but that's expected for soul food.New location is pretty small but warm and food is made with love! love the owner she a sweetheart!! read more

Food was good hot and fresh customer service friendly great family vibe awesome place to try

I loved, loved, this place! It was fresh, hot and delicious and the customers were friendly and waiting for for their orders! I had the chicken wings, my mom had catfish and my husband had everything including the pork chops....all very good and seasoned well and not overly seasoned. The red beans and greens were spicy and I'm not a fan of spicy, but they were good! The Mac and cheese and yam were great as well... I'm so glad this place is in my city! read more

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I tried Scends because someone told me about the Restaurant. I had the Turkey Wings with 3 sides instead of 2. One side was free because the owner said for coming in trying his Restaurant he was giving me a FREE SIDE. GOD BLESS THE COOK & THEY ARE SO VERY NICE. I will be back soon SCENDS read more

If you love fried chicken you'll love Scend's. But my fave is the smothered turkey wings.

This is the nastiest soul food I have had in the Bay Area I ordered the oxtails over rice with macaroni and cheese & pork chop with gravy over rice and prawns everyhing was nasty the macaroni didn't have any flavor or enough cheese very greasy the pork chop had weird flavor taste like fish and under seasoned the grave tasted burnt and the prawns where the frozen ones you get from safeway you can cook on your on the oxtail was ok but it had the burnt gravy on top so it was all bad and that was $50 to expensive to be that nasty read more

Really good fresh soul food! I was very happy with my food. And I especially enjoyed the Mac and cheese! It was just the way I like. Any place with good food and SERVICE has my business. read more

Friendly owner and pretty waitress. Everyone in my gang loves the food. Seems like the desserts are popular here too.

Always good and been coming here for years. Food is so good especially the shrimp and snapper.

Friends & family if you have not been to Scends you are missing really really good food. I'm hooked on Scends! I stopped by just for the collard greens & cornbread- I would post a pic but it's all gone. The corn bread - don't have words to do it justice. I'll just say try the cornbread. Fish burger - I tried the catfish with extra pickles- the pickles really define the sandwich for Me. My server was super nice. All I. All a winner. read more

Delicious soul food. Friendly employees. Me and my family love the fish , chicken and ox tails.

Food and service was great! I had the chicken wings and fries. The fried chicken was seasoned and fried well. The fries were good as well. Fir desert I had the 7up cake and it brought back memories as a kid. I will definitely be back. read more

Celebrating a family members birthday and the staff was welcoming and friendly. Accommodated a party of 8 comfortably. The food was outstanding and large portions. I highly recommend this place delicious. read more

THOSE COLLARD GREENS HIT! The fish was good too and the cornbread I found myself dipping both of those in the collard green juice. The yams weren't my favorite but I don't feel Iike those take away from what the collard greens did for the whole meal. read more

I came here Sunday placed my order over the phone. I ordered a snapper sandwich fried catfish fried prawns fried pork chops, yams, mac n cheese. The Mac and cheese was delicious oh I also got fried okra and that was perfection! However, the jumbo prawns were definitely not jumbo they were obviously regular prawns from a boxed and previously frozen source.I also got some sweet tea which was too sweet for my husband but I liked it a lot. The yams were OK a little bit watery.. The catfish was cut into weird long strips also had red beans and rice that was good flavor but lacking salt. Snapper sandwich was basic but good. Lastly I paid with a credit card and they had a sign posted but it was very vague and unclear about credit card fee, my total was one thing and I was not told the actual total until after I was charged because their credit card system "charges a extra charge based on what you buy"? Kind of sounds like a scam. Either way they should either explain this ahead of time or get a better point of sale system. read more

Omg Scend's y'all are the best! When you think about how soul food should taste, it's you that comes to mind! Delicious! I got the fried chicken wings, catfish, greens, cornbread, prawns, AMAZING! AMAZING is all I can say. Their food was hot fresh out the fryer, and the sweet tea is so delicious too! And the banana pudding man oh man! To conclude this paragraph, Scend's is delicious! One of my favorite places to come when I want some real good delicious comfort food. read more

Great overall experience. The chicken wings were flavorful and fried perfectly. Fries were nicely seasoned and the yams were so good! The staff were friendly and very welcoming. Will definitely be back. read more

My cousin had praised this place so much, when I came in to OAKLAND, she took me there. First let me say, it was very clean and the 2 waitresses were exceptional. She came right over and seated us where we wanted to sit. They were right there for all of our wants, change our minds, and then getting our numerous items right. When they said they were out of greens they gave me a bowl of cabbage and green beans to try. Needless to say, the food was DELICIOUS and bei a senior and 'don't cook anymore' I tried to take the whole menu home aside from eating there. I loved the prices and even the Head Honcho talked to us. Love this place. They even promised to have my greens especially for me when I come aTuesday. I live in Discovery Bay and places like this are very much needed. There really isn't ant SOUL FOOD places in the Brentwood, Disco Bay, Antioch Area. FOOD FOR THOUGHT. IJS Thank you Cuz. Thank you Olympia read more

Tried calling for take out orders - tried calling 30 times and message was: line busy please try again. No answer- thank you for past services! read more

Wayy overcooked chicken almost black..dont order.deliver it probably will be wrong and they make it seem like it's your fault

The type of soul food your mama makes. Tried their fried chicken, shrimp and snapper. All were well seasoned and yummy. My favorite side was the Yams!! Did not like the peach cobbler though, they outsource it & it tastes kinda old & funny. Regardless I'll be back.! read more

Hidden gem. Catfish was fried perfectly. Greens were amazing. Staff was so welcoming! Such an amazing restaurant all around, HIGHLY recommend! read more

Food was delicious! Owner was amazing I will be visiting every time I'm in the city. This chicago girl loves the food.

Just go to lenas this was dry as hell I got turkey wings Mac and yams the yams tasted like it was straight out of a can with sugar on top .. the turkey wings had watery gravy no flavor ... the Mac n cheese was terrible like dishwater I would never eat here again wasted almost $40.00 on a plate I could've gotten for $25.00 and actually enjoyed it they don't take debit or credit cards the guy at the cashier was rude rushing us to order when it was our first time there .. just a bad experience read more

I ordered the catfish and fries, it was pretty good. A co worker told me about them, and how good it was.

My First time, everything we ate was good,will be going back,my soul is happy.fish, chicken shrimp, cabbage,red bean rice,coleslaw, cake,all good read more

I've been in California for quite some time and I never knew about this restaurant I have heard lots of great reviews about it and I always wanted to go but never had the opportunity and used to be in Emeryville and now it's in San Leandro I finally had an opportunity to go and the food was exquisite I was treated by a wonderful neighbor of mine's and I enjoyed it and the hospitality was excellent and a very friendly environment I will be coming back thank you again A.Carter read more

The best soul food ever. The service is professional and great. I will most definitely be back. The owner is very friendly and makes you feel at home. Great place and food was hot. read more

Shared the boomers appetizer (which came with 2 sides- potato salad and fries and cornbread), small greens, and hush puppies with one other person and we had leftovers. read more