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Spinning Bones

4.2 (438 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Tofu-Cabbage Salad
Krupa T.

The corn fritters were definitely the highlight! The tofu salad was nice and fresh. My husband said the chicken skin was delicious but he wished the chicken was moist. The service was attentive and helpful with ordering. The location was popular and busy. They have some outdoor seating that we opted against since it was busy on the Main Street.

Delicious Roti with beef
Patty P.

On a lively staycation with family visiting from New York we took them to Spinning Bones, which is so close to where we live and known for amazing food. We sat outside in their parklet and had the most amazing array of food. I had the salmon salad, which was so fresh, and tasted the rainbow rice and was blown away by the corn fritters. The staff at Spinning Bones were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Highly recommend this place for any meal really!

Sarah Z.

Burgers were so good here! Very juicy! They're known for their meats and so we got their meat plate as well. Thought it was pretty good but nothing to write home about. Portion sizes are insane here and prices were pretty good! Service was great and ambiance was good as well. I enjoyed being seated outdoors for lunch!

Menu Jan. 2026
Jeremy L.

My partner and I came in around 5PM on a Sunday. There were a couple of NFL games going on at the time, so a lot of people were across the street occupying the beer garden. This may have contributed to the restaurant being mostly empty with only one other party coming in for an early dinner. Nonetheless, my partner and I weren't too hungry so we opted to share an appetizer, an entree, and drink. We ordered their popular Corn Fritters ($16) and Tsukune Sando ($18). Unfortunately, both left more to be desired. The corn fritters felt pretty basic, almost like a glorified bite of corn bread with an oddly placed side of strawberry jam, while the Tsukune Sando suffered from similar issues. The chicken and pork patties were juicy, but the entirety of the burger was lathered in a Japanese BBQ sauce that overpowered the entire thing. I struggled to grasp much of the different flavor components present, and it also ended up being incredibly messy as the sauce and egg soaked everything resulting in a deconstructed sandwich--fork and knife approach. Both items just didn't hit the mark. The Corn Fritters were enjoyable, but the Tsukune Sando was mostly a flop. For those prices, my partner and I just expected more. The service and ambiance, however, were great. I'd consider it be a date spot kind of place, where music is subtle music is playing in the dimly lit atmosphere--customer sipping on wine while indulging in nice conversation over a meal. The restaurant was well decorated and spacious, creating a cozier atmosphere that contributes to the more casual feel. There seemed to be only one server, who was kind and attentive throughout the entire meal. Overall, it was a fair experience trying a new spot. We didn't do too much research and seemed to have missed out on their rotisserie & BBQ Specialties. I'd definitely return to give them a try, but as of now, it hasn't quite lived up to its reviews' hype.

Butter mochi
Benjamin Y.

First time here. Came here with a group. Patrick, our server was excellent. He provided us with great recommendations to try. We ordered the corn fritter, Trip's Triple, Butter mochi and their pour over coffee. The corn fritters with the strawberry jam were excellent. Who would of thought this combination would work. Those crunchy corn fritters with the strawberry jam made for a very tasty combination. The Trip's Triple of pork, beef and chicken with a side salad, was very tasty and tender. Using slow roasting and not being smoked meats, the natural flavors of the meats came through. Very tasty flavors, each one of them. The side salad was light but worth a kick of jalapeno peppers. So watch out! We finished with the Butter Mochi and pour over coffee for dessert. The mochi with the pineapple was light and took me back to Hawaii. I was told by Patrick, this was the executive chef's grandmother's recipe. Oh, was it really good! You all need to order this dessert as well as their pour over coffee. Smoothest coffee I've had in a long time. Parking can be difficult since it is street parking. Prices can be high depending on which entree you order. This place would be great for business meetings or treating out your special person. It is a casual place with a tropical theme. Overall this place deserves their Michelin recognition. If you want to taste a Michelin recognized restaurant without the astronomical prices you see at other Michelin restaurants, you must give this restaurant a try. Very highly recommended.

Trip's Triple
Eric L.

I wanted to love this place - Michelin clearly adores it, but Yelp reviews are all over the place. My experience was that the food was good (corn fritters were pretty solid, and the meats were well-made), but service was a bit lacking (mostly because they're understaffed, which is understandable given the economy and food industry challenges. It's a plentiful meal, and you're not going to feel ripped off eating here. The pork shoulder is fantastic; tri-tip was good, and the sausage and chicken were wonderful. I didn't see dessert options (we weren't offered any, and I'm not seeing any on the website). Lovely restaurant in Alameda that's definitely worth a stop, but something just felt off about the evening we went.

Rotisserie cauliflower
Wil L.

I've been here a few times now. Been happy every time. The service is good, very friendly and attentive staff. I like the decor and energy of the place. It's a come as yourself and dress comfortably and not wear a collar shirt fancy place. Prices are also reasonable. My only complaint is parking can be a pain but I can't blame Spinning Bones for that. I usually get the pork/chicken Patty sandwich who's is just . This visit, they had a special fried rice. I can't remember everything in it but it had bacon and egg. Can't go wrong with that. We had the pate as well and it's AMAZING every time. They have a kids bento box option plus crayons and books to keep the littles busy. A must try if you are in the area.

Rai L.

I really wanted to like this place, but my visit was a letdown. The corn fritter was over-fried to the point of being dry and tough, losing any of the flavor or texture that would make it enjoyable. My breakfast sando came out with the bun noticeably burnt, which overpowered everything else in the sandwich. When I mentioned it to the server, nothing was done--no apology, no replacement, not even an acknowledgment beyond hearing my comment. For the price, I expected better execution and a bit more care in both the food and the service. Alameda has plenty of great spots for breakfast and brunch, and unfortunately, this one didn't measure up for me. I'd recommend exploring other options in town instead.

Food menu
Aileen Z.

I came on a Friday for date night and it was really lively and had very unique decor. Here's what we got: Double Dutch: 8/10 all the meats were soft and tender. I didn't love the bbq sauce it was a little sweet for me but the chimichurri was good. The roti though was the star. Corn fritters: 8/10 id say this is more like a dessert it comes with a strawberry jam. Yummy with a good texture Parking was fine, there is plenty just a few blocks away.

Rotisserie cauliflower, salmon with wild mushroom risotto.
DrDuru A.

A quirky menu that encourages you to try several things at once. I had... 1. bacon edamame - a different take on a favorite. It worked for me but I had to experiment a bit to get the bacon and edamame in the same bites. 2. Rotisserie cauliflower - a decadent way to enjoy veggies! 3. Salmon with wild mushroom risotto - highlight of the dinner! Salmon was cooked to perfection. Risotto oh so rich and creamy. Both done exactly the way they should be. (Why is (good) risotto so hard to find?)

1-24-26 Entree's
Soul G.

The three of us came for Linner, just before 4pm. It was empty. We got the Corn fritters, Beet salad, and Trip's Triple. Every single bite was Devine. I mean, this food is lit. It's fire. Service was great. I'd absolutely come back again, and try more items on the list, as well as repeat everything we ordered.

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Ask the Community - Spinning Bones

What was original of this Restaurant?

I'm not sure what you're getting at, so here's several bits of germane history. In the 2000s there… 

Do you source your meats through free-range farms? I had the "Trip's Triple", and the chicken tasted sad☹️

*Spinning Bone The meats are all sourced from local organic farms

What items if any are gluten free? I don't get why restaurants don't mark this stuff on their menu. It's exhausting trying to figure it out.

The pricey fritters are made with rice flour.

Is there a party tray option? Or just order multiple orders of meats to be placed together in a tray?

Is there dairy in the corn fritters?

Yes, but I have a dairy allergy and these don't hurt my stomach they are so amazing. Totally worth it if they did though

What exactly is their cuisine. Appears to be a combo of Asian and Californian cuisine?

That's pretty much it. BBQ/ rotissiere with Asian spices and flavors. The St Louis Ribs are particularly good.

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