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    Sirene

    4.3 (137 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Nicole M.

    Rolled into Sirene on a prix fixe dinner night. Fortunately, we were able to have a la carte options at the bar. Opted to try the morel Porridge, which was delightful. It had plenty of mushrooms and fresh green things. It was warm, comforting, well-balanced, and delicious. Had a tiny bite of my friend's Allium Tart. Really nice carmelization and a lovely presentation. Definitely try any cocktail with the strawberry amaro. Incredibly friendly staff. I will be back to try more things from the regular menu. BTW, the restaurant part of the place was hustling on a Monday night. Hope that keeps up. Recommended.

    Red uni $40
    Veronica L.

    Solid choice for an elevated dinner in the area. The manager David is so warm, kind, friendly, and generous. Our seafood etouffee was really delayed and he brought some house made dashi stock for us, sent an extra dessert (chocolate cake with buttermilk ice cream), and comped the dish. It was a 30+ min lag time but he and the male server were so gracious about it when we asked about it. Not sure what happened, perhaps our female server didn't put it the order right or they gave ours to another table. The drinks are good here and I love the house wine by the cm concept. House red wine was really delicious. My citrus house made soda was refreshing. The bread and butter were as good as I reviewed last time. The Dungeness crab salad was delightful and fresh with the Meyer lemon and melon balls. The chips with trout roe dip were okay. Probably wouldn't get that again. The etouffee was good when it came out and was served with some brown rice. The mixed seafood was fresh and delicious - especially the shrimp. Lemon custard is still amazing (tart snd just the right amount of sugar w citrus and the fish shaped cookie) and the chocolate cake they brought out was not too sweet. Buttermilk ice cream was very rich and flavorful. Really lovely setting for friends to get together and I saw lots of date nights and birthday celebrations. The unique soap scent in the bathroom which is a collaboration with scents by Nadia was also different and refreshing. Thanks David! We will be back!

    Dana S.

    Service - 3/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Food - 3/5 Came to Sirene for dinner and left feeling underwhelmed overall. Oysters were fine and exactly as expected. Sea scallop crudo was disappointing. I'm usually a big fan of yuzu, but the balance between the scallops, citrus, and bee pollen felt off and didn't quite work for me. Crudités with caviar ranch was not what I was expecting. The vegetables served with caviar mixed into the ranch felt underwhelming, and the dish missed the mark for me. Spiny lobster crudo was the standout of the meal -- great flavor with a nice level of spice. Fish and chips were tasty but ultimately forgettable. Overall, a few bright spots, but not enough to make the experience memorable or worth a return visit.

    Patio seating with heaters
    Mike L.

    Amazing ambiance, service, and food! But something's are a miss... Sirene is honestly a gem of a restaurant. The restaurant is fairly large yet feels quite cozy in all areas. The design of the restaurant is also very tasteful. Everything from the front to back patio, even the bathroom is tasteful. The back patio was a highlight for me. Many restaurants treat the patio as an afterthought, but at Sirene. The patio feels like the main seating area. Very thoughtfully designed, soft lights, plants. And heaters spaced throughout the space. It's a very comfortable area. The appetizers we got were a 10/10! Get the chicory salad with squid, get the black trumpet porridge! Those two were the highlights by the whole table. But maybe don't get the fish and chips and don't get the fried chicken... Not sure what happened here but it just didn't work. The fried fish coating was very soft, not crispy, and the fried chicken lacked a rich flavor and juiciness. But overall it's an amazing place to go to. After this, I'm going to seek out their sister restaurant , The Morris in SF!

    Fantastic latte and sublime cinnamon bun!
    Ted R.

    Sirene, dear Sirene, I am not worthy. Oh my goodness! This morning one of Oakland's finest galerists invited me to meet at Sirene for coffee and I feel so very fortunate. May I say, this is much more than a coffee shop, it's only one of the hottest new restaurants in the town. But oh my, coming here for coffee and a pastry is incredible. I can hardly imagine how wonderful dinner is. I had a fantastic latte and the cinnamon bun was absolutely sublime. From the richly flavored frosting to the elegant texture of the bun to the crust of sweet caramelization on the bottom. Magnificent! It was really an experience and a joy to eat it. I loved every single bite of that pastry. It's almost a fine dining version of your local coffee shop - it's really that good. I'm serious, the service is so kind and thoughtful. It is happy that human beings like this help you get your morning to such real lovely state. There is tons of seating. With lots of light upfront and less light but an incredibly warm environment in the back. There's a rear patio for sunnier and/or warmer days as well. What a discovery! Did I mention that I can't wait to come here for dinner?

    Fried chicken
    Charlie A.

    Loved the ambiance in this place! The staff were super friendly and suggested a few of their specialties. Fried chicken and the chartreuse slushy were the stars of the night, I will come back for just those 2 items over and over again.

    Farmers plate
    Wendy S.

    They had me at the free to customer sparkling water spout :) What a cool place! I visited during their lunch hours. The counter staff were very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the chartreuse cappuccino and the farmers plate. Loved the chartreuse cappuccino! What an interesting and creative idea. The flavors work. Get a little anise kick at the finish. The farmers plate included pate de campagne made from pork, brillat savarin soft cheese, and mustard frill, which I've never had. It was actually somewhat sweet. I loved it! I'm so happy to have an option like this just a short bike ride away. It's very unique and a cut above. Definitely coming back for dinner!

    Steelhead trout

    We had a great experience here last night! The service was excellent and the food was superb! The standout was the seared steelhead trout, easily one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. We eat out often and I order fish regularly, and this was next level. Perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. Absolutely delicious! The fried chicken was also fantastic, crispy outside, juicy and tender inside. We started with the smoked trout and chips, which tasted house-made and were so good. Cocktails were superb. Overall, a really lovely experience...so glad Oakland has this spot. We'll definitely be back regularly.

    Abalone with chili butter
    Kai L.

    Really enjoyed our time here at Sirene - their outdoor eating area is homey and beautiful with how they decorated their courtyard area. I'll need to go back again to try their raw bar and crudo, as my wife was pregnant when we went and we needed to eat cooked food. I loved their early girl starter, which was the standout dish for me. Other items, like their shrimp chorizo fell a little flat. Other dishes, such as the abalone were delicious. Mussels were also a hit. The staff were super attentive and were great in making sure we had a great experience. Don't skip the buckwheat doughnuts - they were BOMB.

    Apple tart
    Amanda S.

    Been meaning to come here for a while and it was worth it, I'll be back. They seem to be busy every day of the week so I strongly recommend reservations. Though even with the crowd, it wasn't loud and the staff were attentive and available. They also do cafe hours and I plan to come work from here some time. The food is a bit pricey, but artfully put together and all fresh. The dumpling and the porridge were show stoppers for me, I'd absolutely come back for those. The spiny lobster crudo was also very good but I found the scallop crudo to be a tad basic.

    Uni
    Eric L.

    I genuinely expected more from this new restaurant in Oakland that has gotten some attention from the food press (notably Eater). Yelp reviews were uniformly positive (except for the typical "I'm angry at the bartender" diatribes). But, oddly enough, the meal just didn't work for me. I thought the appetizers were substantially better than the main courses (the shrimp sausage was wonderful). But all of those seafood appetizers were small considering the price - I understand that margins are thin, but I felt a bit ripped off by the very pricy uni with the tiny portions. Skip the dumplings - small, and while the combination of flavors is intriguing, nothing stands out. For my main, I went with the fried chicken, and those portions are substantial. But it's fried chicken... Service: wonderful. Ambiance: great. And while the seafood menu is fantastic, portions just felt too small.

    Rize Up bread
    Mitzi W.

    We were able to get a last minute reservation at Sirene. Haven't eaten on Grand Avenue for dinner in awhile. The bread at Sirene was the best ever either salt on the crust. Omg. It's from Rize Up in SF. Had to refrain from eating more than one piece to save room for dinner. We shared the small portion of the fried chicken and picked a few sides and the mussels. The chicken was flavorful and loved the crunch of the skin. Mashed potatoes were a wonderful accompaniment. Orders the cheddar biscuits too but ended up taking it home. The mussels were a great addition to our meal in a wonderful broth. And the toasted bread with it was soooo good. So many things to try in Sirene but we limited ourselves to these items. Need to return and try more!!!

    Jennifer T.

    Husband took us here for date night. We didn't read reviews but always noticed how crowded the venue is and their menu had simple yet exquisite ingredients. I was intrigued by the offerings of chartreuse which can be difficult to find nowadays and the type of ingredients used to make each dish. I'm a little shocked to see mixed reviews of the place but we had a great time between the two of us and we sat bar seating in the back which had wonderful lighting and space to eat and drink. I also think the portion sizes are fit for two people to be exact and if there is a party bigger than two people, there has be multiples of the order. We don't eat raw oysters as it's been a warm month and there's been warnings against consuming raw oysters. For starters: We ordered the halibut crudo, red uni and fresh abalone to start with a Genepi chartreuse. We found all of our starter to be very surprisingly good. The halibut was fresh with no smell or sogginess and the bedded sauce was rich in flavor with a bit of smokiness. The abalone was grilled and also had a nice smokiness to it too. We cut up the abalone into pieces and I dipped it in the halibut crudo sauce. There were two types of uni available and we had the red uni which was split into two, and was fresh and creamy. For mains: we ordered the fried chicken, which resembled a bit like fish and chips... I think the batter is the same. We order two sides of octo kimchi sauce and mashed potatoes. I was on the fence about the sides the mashed potatoes tasted not fresh and the octopus kimchi sauce was ok. I think the chicken should come with some sort of sides. The dessert was what intrigued me. Buckwheat donuts and chartreuse anglais. Being a chartreuse fan I did like their anglais. My husband said it reminded him of churros (haha). I do think things could be a hit or miss here but we fortunately had a good meal. The bar is underrated and this place gets so packed and busy that yes the servers are overwhelmed I bet. This place is a bit pricey but it has food that is reminiscent of fine dining.

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    $$$

    There's nothing NOT to love about this place!…read more I made a reservation for date night, as we've wanted to try this place for awhile. The atmosphere is cozy and casual and the service staff are really friendly. In terms of food, we started with a dozen oysters, the smoked trout dip, and the boquerones. The smoked trout dip was outstanding!!! Loved the flavor of it! The Boquerones was also delicious... the oysters were all fresh and can be ordered with horseradish and hot sauce (I think it was Crystal). For mains we ordered the steamed mussels and the grilled shrimp. The mussels were good, though on the smaller side, and the shrimp was delicious, buttery and garlicky. Great combo! To finish I had the Key Lime Pie which was done in a bowl. Great lime flavor and not overly sweet. Overall, a fantastic experience and we will definitely return!

    The first time I tried to go to the Salty Pearl they were closed. The second time was the charm…read more Two things to note, the whole staff is friendly and everything is fresh. They were running a special with a winery, buy a carafe of wine, get a dozen oysters for a $1 each. I mention it because it was a good deal. Unfortunately for me, no alcohol. I still had the oysters though. They served me 1/2 East Coast and 1/2 West Coast. For once, my beloved Miyagis were the bigger oyster. Delicious! Instead of wine, I had a Shirley Temple. They make a good one. For my main, I had the lobster roll. They do it with mayonnaise and celery. It was good, but I prefer my naked with butter. Wish that was an option. I chose to splurge and get the Cesar salad on the side. It was almost delicate, with finely shredded cheese and light dressing. I wish there was more dressing to stand up to the romaine. Maybe a few more croutons, too. For dessert, I tried the creme brulee. It was nice and creamy with lots of fresh fruit on top. I only ate half. Be aware, the serving size is generous. You and a friend could easily share. The space itself is nice. It's modern and bright with jwarm wood and jaz playing in the background. There is seating at the bar, and a few outdoor tables in addition to the main room. I enjoyed my experience. If I had a criticism, it's that I wished for one or two more mains. They really have what I consider a grazing menu. It's not a bad thing, just something to consider. Only go if you love seafood. They have the obligatory burger, but not much else. I give them a solid 3.5. Recommended.

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    Ace Seafood - Fish and chips

    Ace Seafood

    4.3(75 reviews)
    1.8 miTemescal, North Oakland, Rockridge

    Good customer service. Today was my second time getting take out. Fish and chips both times, and…read morethe tamarind agua fresca. Same quality and taste as the first time. It's all about the batter! and they have nailed it :) You get 2 LARGE pieces of fish: it definitely can be split between 2 people. Thanks to Berkeleyside for the write up during Lent! Just what I needed for Fish Fridays during Lent :)

    I really wanted to like this place because we need a good oyster spot in this neighborhood. Here's…read morea quick breakdown: Came here for Mother's Day to try some place new. Walked in. No one greeted us. Wasn't sure where to go. Went to the register. Waited a minute for someone to come out. Ordered the clam chowder, dozen oysters and fish & chips with a glass of mystery orange wine. Decided to sit outside in the back patio. Table was dirty from previous guest which usually doesn't bother me be ut little things started adding up. Service took a while. Oysters came out first. 20 min. They were fresh and delicious. Just enough to get the palette opened up. $46 though? Way overpriced but was willing to overlook since it is Mother's Day. Next up - clam chowder, 10 min after they took the tray for the oysters. Smallest bowl I ever saw. Flavor was good. Temperature was luke warm. Broth was thin. $10. Not worth it. Last was the fish and chips. 10 min after picking up the chowder bowl. Portion looked good enough to make up for the small clam chowder, except it was under seasoned. Fish texture was a bit dry too. Fries were meh. Between the overall vibe...the overpriced items...the time between dishes...and the lack of flavor, I will continue my search for an oyster spot in this neighborhood.

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