Was so excited to try this place and am sad to say it was a bit of a disappointment. Not sure if it was because I had high expectations but I just found the food to be okay. We got corn fritters a tsukune burger and 3 little pigs. Corn fritters were hot and flavorful and well fried, but not sure that the jam added anything to it - favorite item of the meal though! 3 Little Pigs platter was good and you could tell the quality of the meat was there, but again, the sauces (and pickles) were kind of meh. The best thing on that plate was the salad and I'm not saying that as a joke...the salad is actually really, really good! Biggest let down was the tsukune burger. Patties had a strong umami flavor to the point that it overpowered everything. There wasn't enough contrast in texture or flavor and we ended up leaving almost half a burger behind. Definitely not a repeat place for us, but it's popular among the locals so check it out and decide for yourself! read more

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After many recommendations, we finally made it to Spinning Bones in Alameda! We didn't have a reservation, but arrived around 5p for dinner on a Saturday and were seated immediately with a beautiful table. We ordered the Corn Fritters (they come with a delicious side of jam, highly recommend), the Smashed Potatoes (topped with a cheese fondue, chives, and sour cream), and the Chicken Salad (made with fresh pulled chicken straight from their rotisserie). There's a wide variety of other delicious starters to choose from, but loved the mashup of sweet and savory here! The corn fritters were so crispy and light, the smashed potatoes became an instant classic & were so comforting, the salad light and aromatic. We moved onto the Bones Burger (served with thousand island, shredded lettuce, pickled red onions, American cheese, and not one but two patties) for $15. I love a thick, juicy burger for a great value..and the American cheese was a nice surprise. I can honestly say the burger held up to the hype - I would come back for it! We didn't have room for any entrees this go-around, but to note they serve slow roasted meat platters including pork shoulder, ribs, beef, sausages, and more. There is a kiddo menu & beer/wine/sake and non-alcoholic bevvies too. The dessert menu is also a must for when we return ~ butter mochi...sign me up! The service was awesome, the dishes inspiring, and the ambiance was purely vibrant! Looking forward to sharing this spot with other locals & hitting it up again next time in the Area, well done! read more

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If ever a Half Star was appropriate, this is the time. Cant give this place a 4 star, but it was closer to a 5 star. A true 4.5 Star experience for my wife and I during our 1st visit. Service was excellent as they were prepping for the dinner service. It was clean, quiet and food came out quickly. We were ordered the Rotisserie Cauliflower starter that had great flavor and was cooked very well. Tender and a lot of umami flavor. We shared the Green Goddess salad and based on the recommendation of our server, we got to taste a bit of everything with the Trips Triple. It was perfect. The Shoulder to me was the star of the platter along with the Garum that to be honest. The tri-tip with the Chimichurri, equally yummy and the chicken, so moist and crispy on the skin, was great with both sauces. The salad was great also. Not too sauced, and very fresh. We brought a desert home, Butter Mochi, my wife loved it and refused to share. We will revisit this place read more

I visited on a casual weekday with friends, and most of us opted for the burger and chicken sandwich. The meal came with a tasty potato salad that paired great with the burger/sandwich. The service was friendly, and the ambiance was cozy. I'd definitely return to try some of their larger meat dishes. read more

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great vibes for a casual night out with friends!! the menu shows culinary creativity and has me excited to visit again to try other items. for a party of 7 on a weekday, they were very kind to adjust my online reservation (6 is the max party for reservations). for the table, we got the pate and chix fat rice -- between the two, the pate was the highlight. portion was very generous and allowed everyone to have at least one crostini with pate and fig jam. we were able to request additional crostini so that none of the pate or fig jam went to waste! i personally ordered the black pepper beef and it was so good, perfect cure for any meat craving. the chimichurri paired well with the slices of steak and the slaw helped cut through any greasiness so i could keep eating. my partner ordered the koji chicken which our server highly recommended and said was one of the more popular dishes -- he was so right!! chicken was cooked perfectly and i loved the saltiness from the koji. pairing the chicken with roti was also quite unique. i would highly recommend this dish! by far the most unique dish our party tried was the tsukune sando -- if you've ever had tsukune at a yakitori restaurant, it's quite literally the same but in sandwich form. this is a must-order!! can't wait to visit again :)) also special shoutout to the Star Wars themed wall decor read more

Spinning Bones - koji chicken - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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The food was amazing. That Veggie burger is the best Veggie burger I've ever had. It is house made and it tasted like a vegetable burger instead of a processed type of fake meat. That burger tasted great and healthy at the same time. The corn fritters with strawberry jam was good and that Beet salad was simply delicious. The food was so good that we went 2 days in a row and not times it tasted great. The service was cool read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and it was an excellent experience! Made a reservation via OpenTable and our table was ready upon arrival. Dining is available in the heated outdoor parklet or indoors in the dining room with an open kitchen. Spinning Bones appears to be on the end of the busy main strip of the otherwise sleepy Alameda. Started off with the corn fritters which were tasty. The corn fritters consisted of cornbread along with a few pieces of fried corn. This was lightly fried and the flavor was on point. The dipping sauce was perfect. Moved on to the spam rice special and it was excellent. The spam was homemade and was served over a bed of rice and seaweed. This was topped with some fried egg. Portions were gigantic! The prime rib Sunday special was another excellent entree. The prime rib was extremely tender prepared to a perfect medium rare. The crust was well salted and had a crisp to it. The au jus was also excellent and flavorful. THe side of creamed spinach complemented this entree nicely. Finished off with a complimentary dessert along with a chocolate peanut butter tart. Service throughout the meal was fantastic. ~$55/head after tax and gratuity for dinner. read more

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Hey food lovers! If you're looking for a place to stuff your face with friends and family, this spot is a total winner! The menu has everything from salads (for those pretending to be healthy) to meats and chicken wings (for the rest of us living our best life). Plus, the name is quirky and the vibe is chill--perfect for awkward family dinners or plotting world domination over a plate of fried chicken wings!! Unique name with a relaxed atmosphere. Be sure to request the chicken wings from the secret menu! read more

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The name of the restaurant was compelling enough for us to try it out. Luckily, we got there more than an hour before they close. It's good that they're open till 8 o'clock on Sunday. My friend saw the fried egg on the link I sent him and he was really curious. For the dinner menu only one entrée has a fried egg on top: Tsukuba sando. It must be a popular item because we saw several orders go out before we even got our order taken. Service was very good and prompt. The interior is really comfy, colorful, and a good environment to dine in. Plenty of wishbones scattered all over the place in jars! We ordered the three little pigs that come with sliced pork shoulder, barbecued ribs, and a pork sausage with a side salad. It also came with barbecue sauce and a green spicy jalapeño sauce. We also ordered the green goddess salad and the corn fritters. Both of us got the ginger and soda for drinks except that my friend wanted lemonade in his as a half-and-half. He was granted his wish! Our server was the best. The corn fritters are like little balls of fried dough with corn inside. They remind me of the southern hush puppies. The menu seem like a mishmash of a variety of cultures. Definitely an Asian hint to it, as well as a southern touch. The green goddess salad was excellent with a very light goddess dressing, and the tomatoes were unusual colors. Our three little pigs that came were on a tray of which 2/3 of the tray where the entrée meats, and the rest was a salad and the two sauces. We also asked for a fried egg just for the heck of it and that wish was also granted! It was a perfect touch for color as well as taste with the rest that we ordered. I only wish I took more pictures, but we were hungry enough that we just got right in and I forgot to take some. read more

Spinning Bones - Corn fritters w strawberry jam! - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Have been here multiple times for lunch and the food is pretty consistent and a good blend of American food with some Asian flare. Service can be a bit slower during peak times. Love coming here for the appetizers, more than the entrees itself. The corn fritters are fresh and the strawberry jam is a great pairing with it. The beet salad and chicken salad are flavorful and a good portion. The mochiko chicken with the aioli sauce is delightful. If you like pate, they do it well here with the crostini! The fries are so good here - if you come here, please try them. Shishito peppers & Brussel sprouts are standard, hard to go wrong with them. I've tried the burger and Tsukune Sando which have been good as well, but I'm pretty full by the time the entrees come out! The indoor and outdoor seating is quite nice and relaxing. read more

Spinning Bones - Appetizers & salads - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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I've been here many times since opening and have always enjoyed the food. Our most recent visit was not great. The prime rib dinners came out within minutes of the appetizer so we felt rushed. And the prime rib dinners cooled down fast. . The cabbage salad was soggy and wet. Pickles were not good either. The mashed potatoes were watery. Didn't see the usual owners there that evening. Sad as I hope it's not going downhill and always felt this was our "go to" place in Alameda. Service was good. read more

I went there because I liked the name of the restaurant. very clever name. I had extra time on my hands and mentioned to my bf I wanted to try out the corn fritters. They were very good. Very tasty and the portions were enough to hit the spot. We had two orders. Very good. I would like to go back and probably will go back for an early dinner or hors'derves sometime soon. read more

They had outdoor seating available and it was a nice day too. But the guy said they didn't have seating for us outside. I pointed to an empty table outside in the corner. The guy said "sorry, you're only 3 and that's a table for 4." Lololol. what?? That seemed ridiculous to me. There was no one sitting there and it wasn't reserved. What was the big deal? We sat inside and flies were buzzing around our table. We were ignored for a bit, longer than normal and had to ask for water. I got a salad with chicken. The chicken was shredded and incredibly bland. The dressing was the only part with flavor in my salad. We were not checked on during our meal. My hibiscus soda was good. The side of fries reminded of McDonald's fries which had a good salt level but I can get those at Mcdonalds. Overall the service was lacking for me and the food left more to be desired. read more

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Spinning Bones definitely deserves its Michelin star! The service was really good on an extremely hot day in the Bay Area. We were offered water as soon as we sat. The jicama sparkling juice was great for this hot day. The corn fritters, Koji chicken and the pastrami special filled us up to the brim with smiles, dancing and laughter. We were so impressed and watching other tables order the salmon rice that we order that as well. We shared everything and the jam that comes with the fritters should be bottled up and sold to customers!!! If you're looking for a colorful, bright and foodie adventure, then this is the place for you! read more

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Epic meal! From start to finish was really good. For starters we had the cauliflower (10/10) absolute FIRE! Probably one of the most amazing things I have eaten this year. The corn fritters (8/10) overall really well seasoned and cooked through. Entrees We got the chicken sando Tsukune sando and the salmon salad. Chicken sando was amazing perfectly crispy and juicy but not a mess to eat super good 10/10. Tsukune sandwich was a HIT! Patty was juicy and seasoned very well and the sauce they use on the bun was amazing as well - throwing the fried egg set it over the top overall was just spectacular. Potato salad was great it had cucumber slices and edamame in it which made it very unique but also refreshing almost? Not sure how to explain it. Salmon salad had tons of salmon and a GANG of cheese. We had the pb chocolate torte for dessert as well and the mousse was super rich and velvety with the perfect crunch from the pb oatmeal. 100/10 would recommend. read more

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I've only doordashed, so i can't comment on the service or ambiance, but majority of everything has been good. The pork shoulder though--is hands down the best thing there, IMHO. The black pepper beef is pretty good, but the pork shoulder is so tender and flavorful. Chicken isn't great doordashed. I wouldn't doordash the chicken. It gets too dry. Corn fritters are pretty kewl. Comes with. A strawberry jam. Ribs were pretty good. Beet salad is pretty good. Smashed potatoes are a must. Pork shoulder is great. Rainbow rice is ok if you want rice to eat with the pork shoulder. The tsukune sandwich is nice. Pork shoulder is the best item. read more

hash special and chicken sando. came here on a whim on a saturday a little bit after the lunch rush, around 130. Have a reservation, but there was plenty of available seating in the front and back of the restaurant. What I loved about this restaurant was that it is family friendly lots of little kids toddlers babies eating at this place. It's good for small groups. I do love the laid-back style of this place. It felt very welcoming. The server and the kitchen staff were all very nice and it didn't feel pressured to buy extra. The price of the food is a little bit expensive but what do you expect from a Michelin star restaurant? I agree with the prices. The food themselves was fantastic. Very well seasoned , chicken was moist, super Flavorful potatoe salad. The hash meat was tender, fried egg runny and potatoes were crispy and soft on the inside. We actually could share the two plates between two people. We didn't try the kids meals, but there definitely was a bunch on the kids menu that looked good even as an adult! I would highly recommend this place actually thinking about coming back again and trying a whole new set of food items check this place out. read more

Service is terrible waiter in particular a young white women very rude the manager is nice and helpful but he needs better wait staff

Had an amazing dinner there! They had a special, Thai wings and they were just something different You never experienced. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Recently me & a few friends I had lunch here and we are certain that we won't be coming back. We all ordered entrees that had pork, beef & chicken. I ordered Trip's Tripple: chicken, pork shoulder, tri tip, my friends ordered 3 Little Pig & Black Pepper Beef. I only wanted brown chicken meat and already informed the server if I can't get all the chicken brown meat please let me know so that I could change my order. The server did not let me know and just brought the order which has one piece of white meat and one piece of brown meat I was very disappointed thinking: Did you listen to my request ??!! Or you just did not care to let me know ahead of time so that I could change my order ? All of the meat (chicken, pork & beef) that we ordered tasted really bland, unappetizing, and the texture was very poor and not fresh at all. The chimicurri sauce was very oily as well. Surprisingly the server did not bring us any barbecue sauce at all having that we all ordered that BBQ pork & beef The server told us that their signature dish is corn fritters, so we ordered it. I was very surprised how the corn fritters became a signature dish? The corn fritters were made with a lot of flour and with very little corn! The sauce did not taste good either! None of the food we ordered tasted good. Looking at the high price, we do have high expectations of the food & the service and were left very disappointed!! read more

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Went for my birthday dinner on a weeknight and it was easy to get a table. The service was fine but wouldn't say it was super friendly or engaging just very polite and efficient. The food was well prepared and the flavors were great, I think it would've worked better for us to come with a larger group so we could try more of the smaller plates. It was hard to choose variety for just 2. My favorite dish was the 3 little pigs - everything was tender and flavorful. The chicken fat rice did feel a bit heavy and with the meat we ordered I think I would've preferred a more neutral salad or veggies. I'd try it again but take more friends ! read more

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I do not recall when we saw this restaurant on a local tv show but I immediately bookmarked it for future reference. Fast forward to tonight when my husband asked the dreaded question "what should we do for dinner tonight?" Fast forward to our Lyft ride home as I write this review. I have been following this place on IG and remembered it was still on the list. I was able to get an evening reservation and we arrived to super friendly staff that sat us and got us on our way to an amazing meal. What we had was all from the regular menu. Specials sounded awesome and we can't wait to go back. We had: 1) corn fritters: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and a yummy jam to dip. 2) Napa slaw: a little bit of crunch and a whole lot of flavor. 3) Double Dutch: ribs, chicken, salad and roti. chimichuri and bbq sauce on the side. Warning- the jalapeños are spicy! Everything has such great flavor and we enjoyed every bite. We skipped the beverages and had water but I loved that all of the drinks were very reasonably priced. I can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. This place has great food, nice people and a good vibe for a Saturday night date! read more

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Great food and great service! It's no surprise this place has been Michelin Bib Gourmand recommended since 2021 :) While it's possible to get a table as a walk-in, I'd suggest making a reservation to ensure you get a table and minimize wait times as much as possible to maximize your time enjoying the food! Corn fritters: Staple appetizer with real corn kernels incorporated inside! Served with strawberry jam, it truly is next level Pork Shoulder: Served with garlic-jalapeno garum and pickled jalapenos, I was worried this would be too spicy for me but it was perfectly balanced. The meat itself isn't spicy but the sauce on the side has a kick, so you can add as much or as little heat as you want. Koji Chicken: Interesting and delicious take on fusion Japanese rotisserie. The koji flavoring is expertly paired with the perfectly succulent chicken. The portion size is also generous and includes a side of salad to cut through all the meat! read more

Everything we had was great. The tri tip was medium rare, tsuke sando was good, chicken bites were good, and the salmon risotto was tasty. I would come back again. Kid-friendly and sort of friendly but straight forward service. read more

Had a wonderful time enjoying a lovely meal at Spinning Bones. We made reservations but we didn't need it since we were able to walk in. Everything from their appetizers to their dinner entrees were very tasty. Our server was attentive and prompt with his service. A must enjoy if you are looking for good food with excellent service. read more

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Tried this restaurant for lunch with a friend and we both really enjoyed it! We tried several dishes from the menu with the cauliflower, corn fritters and beet salad being my favorite! The dishes were well prepared and presented, with quality ingredients and well balanced flavors. The service was great and they have both indoor and outdoor space so you can chose your option based on the weather and your mood! read more

Hands down the BEST gluten free sando I've had. This is going to be my staple sando place from now on - PLEASE keep the gluten free option available. You got the best gluten free waffle (bun replacement) option going. The waffle has some fluff to it while also savory. It was a good match to the pork chicken patties. The fried chicken sando (spicy) was good as well. I tried a small piece of the chicken (this is not gluten free). It wasn't spicy but has a mild kick to it. It was a good servicing size with two pieces of fried boneless chicken. Service was fabulous. The server made sure to check on all allergy since I asked for gluten free. They are very considerate and definitely a place to go for any allergy conscious diners. Outdoor seating was good though there was an occasional smell of marijuana due to there being a bar a few doors down. read more

Spinning Bones - Tsukune Sando (gluten free option) - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Great food! Note that you cannot modify any of the food. When we first went we were able to do that. The second time we went they told us we couldn't. Just a heads up in case you want the burrito without bacon, you can't. Ambiance is so so, but it's ok because the focus is the food. So many tasty options to chose from! Fritters, chips, chicken Sammy looks huge, burger was ok, but all breakfast options were tasty as well. Hibiscus drink is my fave! read more

It was just OK. Most likely not returning. I met friends for lunch this past Sunday (1/5/25). Spinning Bones is cute and comfortable. Don't you hate it when restaurants have uncomfortable tables and/or chairs? I do! We made reservations for 4. We shared the brussel sprouts, cauliflower and corn fritters. All were delicious! I had the sparkling water with POG (pineapple, oj and guava) , which I enjoyed. I ordered one of the specials - a breakfast burrito. The fried chicken sando was the first to arrive at the table. Next to arrive was the tsukune sando - after about 10-15 minutes. Then, about 25 minutes after the first entree arrived, the St. Louis Pork Ribs arrived. Finally, 45 minutes after the first dish was served to our table, I got my burrito. As a burrito - moreso a breakfast burrito - enthusiast, it was not a good burrito. It would have been fine had it not been for the yellow American cheese. That was not even melty. In conclusion, I will not be returning, unless I happen to be in Alameda and there is no where else to eat on the island because the wait for our food really killed our buzz from the drinks and yummy appetizers. But, maybe you'll have better luck! read more

After a stroll on a sunny Sunday morning, I craved some relatively substantial food. After a quick check on Yelp, Spinning Bone sounded very appealing to me. I was able to make a reservation easily on Opentable. Located on Park St with 10-ish tables Parklet outside, the restaurant is cute and evokes a feeling of a Hawaiian mom-and-pop place. Rotisserie chicken and meat were being roasted behind the counter. Chef was very focused on his work. Customers seemed to be mostly local. They knew the place, and they appeared to be familiar with the menu. We ordered, Corn fritter served with strawberry jam. It is sweet and crunchy and is a nice snack. Although the coating could be a little airier and lighter. Tsukune lunch plate ( loco moco up a notch): one ground pork, one ground chicken patty with hapa sauce, and a fried egg served with rice. It was very flavorful and juicy. 1/2 Koji chicken rotisserie with salad and roti: the salad was very refreshing and tasty. The red meat part of the chicken was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of umami flavor. I loved it. I would order it every visit. I even licked bone :). The chicken breast part however was dry and bland. I wished there was a little roasting juice dripped over the chicken breast to compensate for it. But there was none. The roti was unfortunately burned during reheating. Drinks: I loved the fact that they have house wine on tap. House wine is very popular in Europe. The wines are chosen such that they would work with most of their dishes. It saves customer time and effort. They are usually also cheaper. In this case, their house wines were Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc which worked perfectly with our dishes. The service was not quite up to par. There was a lack of attention to customers. Our server appeared to be a little clueless or forgetful, with small glitches here and there. The menu was not explained. Dishes were brought to the table without a word. We understand the difficulty restaurants face now after the pandemic. So we still showed our appreciation for the server's effort. Spinning bone is a causal, relaxing, perfect neighborhood place that serves excellent choices of fun, comforting, yummy food that will please everyone at the party. One can tell that the chef is very skilled and put his heart and soul into the menu. We loved it and will be back. read more

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I visited here yesterday just for the salad with green goddess dressing the dressing was spot on followed up with banana pudding to and one of the best coffees I've experienced I ate outside and the service timing was impeccable I highly recommend Spinning Bones I was pleasantly surprised read more

WHEN: Wed @6:30pm PARKING: Hard to find any in front because of all the parklet build. But there should be a decent amount of free street neighborhood parking with the block radius. Found one kitty corner from the restaurant in front of a laundromat. With it being closed Monday and Tuesday, we celebrated my birthday on Wednesday instead! This one-star Michelin restaurant takes reservations with seating options indoors and outdoors (heated parklet). I love how nicely they decorated their parklet. Here's what we ordered: CUCUMBER COOLER - $12 Tombo sake, mint syrup, cucumber, lemon juice Tastes exactly as described. Sweet enough and refreshing. CORN FRITTERS - $12 Sweet yellow corn, egg, rice flour, apricot jam. This was not as good as it was hyped out to be. I was hoping for more of a corn bread texture but this was prepared with rice flour with kernels of yellow corn. The apricot jam was not a fit for me. I was hoping for like honey butter. What do I know except the old fashioned cornbread kind of appetizers. It was my bad for having the wrong kind of expectations. SMASHED POTATOES - $12 Romesco sauce, sour cream, chives. Not as pas fried as I had hoped. It was more like potato o'briends but of small round potatoes. I wanted more sour cream and chives. I honestly could have just asked for more. Overal a simple but good appetizer to share. FRIED CHICKEN SANDO - $16 Mochiko chicken thigh, gem lettuce, pickles, awesome sauce, buttered brioche bun (regular or spicy). This bad boy was hefty and should (and was) be shared. We had it spicy since it's just milk which is manageable. The chicken itself was yummy and I asked for more sauce. It was good! BIRTHDAY BROWNIE Although a birthday treat was brought out for me, which was super sweet, I couldn't enjoy it. The brownie was hard and cold, topped with condensed milk, whipped cream, blackberries and sprinkles. Lovely! But darn that brownie was so hard that's why they couldn't stick a candle in it (I knocked over and I held it for photo opp, haha). I should have taken it home and nuked it. So we ordered dessert! BUTTER MOCHI - $9 Coconut Mochi Cake, Caramel Pineapple, Whip. Oh man this was SO good! The huge scoop of whipped cream was nice--I thought it was ice cream at first. The moshi cake was perfect--sweet and gooey and most importantly: SOFT. The pineapples were nice but not needed. Our server was super attentive and nice. I really appreciate him and seeing the owners seat us and bring some of our food out! I had a lovely birthday! read more

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I ate here during a early dinner reservation on Valentine's Day. I'm vegan and was underwhelmed by the limited options, even most of the salads and appetizers have meat and/or dairy. I got their veggie burger, I love a house made veggie patty, and this was ok. The texture and consistency was great plus it was cooked well, but very under seasoned. I was dining with someone who eats meat and dairy, and they commented their chicken was also under seasoned and bland. The fries I ordered with the burger came out last and I couldn't eat more then a pinch because they were so salty it made my mouth hurt. I think the ketchup that was served with the fries was store bought versus fresh made. The service, however, was immaculate and could not have been better! Both my friend and I are disabled and they were very accommodating despite us being late for our reservation. Our server also waited to approach us until we had her masks back on while dining outside, and we both super appreciated that consideration and thoughtfulness. Upon reading some of the other positive reviews, I noticed that they were all in regards to their meat dishes. Maybe we caught them on an off night, or maybe they're just better at preparing their meaty options. read more

Sunday night prime rib -- so good and no need to wait months for reservations. This place is really cool because they have daily/weekly specials, while supplies last. They bring a lot of creativity in that way. The prime rib is luckily a daily special that stuck around as a Sunday special. It was satisfying and came with horseradish cream sauce and creamed spinach. The other daily specials were the killer bone marrow over bean stew, lumpia with lettuce cups, and yakisoba. I would definitely get the bone marrow again if we come across it. The recurring dishes were the fried mochiko chicken (a favorite), the goodie sampler, and the chips and dip. We had a great meal and with great service. Indoor and outdoor seating with heaters. Good for all ages and groups. Street parking. read more

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Yet another return to a neighborhood favorite and Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand list inductee, Spinning Bones. Again we feasted on the appetizers part of the menu. The Chicken Lickin' is still superb; check my previous review for more. The Kennebec potato chips with pickle yogurt sauce is yet another flavor bomb, immensely satisfying. The black vinegar edamame with bacon was amazing, and not for the reasons I expected. Such the spices off the pod, pop the beans into your mouth, add a bit of bacon, and chew. Those 3, combined, brought me right back to Sichuan province in China. The schmaltz rice with crispy chicken skin and green onions felt like a work in progress; unperfected. The interplay of textures is there but it felt underseasoned and missing soy sauce (for vegetarians) or Portuguese Linguica sausage (for omnivores). It was another great evening and we'll return soon! read more

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OMG! The food here is gross and is soooo salty you cannot taste anything else! I cannot stand extremely salty food and it's definitely not good for you to eat soooo much salt. A good restaurant doesn't hide behind enormous amounts of salt where you can't taste anything else! I wish I didn't order food from here when I was really hungry. What a huge disappointment. read more

Spacious and friendly environment, not overly crowded on a Friday night. Drinks came first and food took a while, but was worth the wait! We got: Corn fritters - my first time having them, and they were delicious! Crunchy outside with thick corn paste in the middle. Salmon - small dish, but perfectly cooked with mushroom rissotto Garlic noodles - house special with chicken, a bit too oily at the bottom, still delicious Definitely will come again! read more

Great service still, but prices went up in less than a year. They recommended the Corn Fritter ($12 for 6 fritters) starter. Also got the Chicken Salad ($15) and Koji Chicken ($25). - Corn Fritter ($12): fun to try but wouldn't get again, it's $2 a fritter. Crispy corn bits and fried batter with a light coating of sugar paired w jam (7.3/10) - Chicken Salad ($15): very little pulled chicken, but a large variety of veggies like mint, Cole slaw, and carrots. Very saucy. (7.5/10) - Koji Chicken ($25): my go-to, hugeee portion that lasted me two meals. Definitely get a mix of dark and white meat. Loved the flakey roti and tossed arugula (8.5/10) read more

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A very interesting taste on food but also very good! I came in with my friend & we ordered the Rainbow Salad which was very colorful and very tasty. We shared the Black Pepper Beef too and that was fantastic!! The chimichurri sauce was REALLY GOOD and it compliment the steak very well. My drink.. which was the Mi-Lo was super fruity and delicious! I definitely could've had 2 of those, plus it came in a cute cat cup that kept the drink cold. The service was awesome! Very friendly establishment & it wasn't a ton of people there. The ambiance was quiet and intimate but not that quiet to where people could hear your conversation. I would go back just to try the drink again and package up some of that sauce! read more

Spinning Bones - Rainbow Salad - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Spinning Bones had long been on my list of places to try. When I saw them on Check Please, decided i was no longer waiting. Unfortunately, though the food was good, it wasn't what I was expecting or described on Check Please. I order their corn fritters and combo platter (forget what it was called on the menu). The fritters were just okay. They were similar to hush puppies and come with a strawberry sauce. The platter included their rotisserie chicken and ribs. The ribs were okay but not moist and meaty like I had expected. I had to apply bbq sauce on to my taste. The chicken was moist and delicious but the skin was not crispy as the Check Please participants raved about. In fact, my chicken skin was wet and soft. It came with a chimichurri sauce which was good. Service was great. Our waiter was attentive and nice. The food was okay. I may go back. I just think it didn't live up to all the raving reviews I had been hearing. read more