Special night for 30th wedding anniversary. Got the price fixe earlybird special and it was…read moredelicious and a good deal! Service was attentive and helpful, the room is pretty from the outside and prettier from the inside. Very good salads, healthy, tasty, and the safron salmon with potatoes and vegetables was delicious. Hit all the notes, and left open the spaces too. Excellent cooking and serving. We both went for Creme Brulee and weren't sorry. Good wine selection, 1 glass each, and good decaf with dessert. There's a lot of competition on this end of College Ave, Marica are top-tier, on par with the now closed, and missed, "Oliveto". A place to take anyone for a very special meal.

At Merica, my partner and I were met with service staff who were warm, courteous, speedy and…read moreresponsive. The restaurant space is well-lit, has plenty of indoor seating and seems suitable for a date or casual get-together with friends. My partner would give the food a five-start rating for its simplicity, generally flavorful, with spicy sauces and THE BEST guacamole! He had the Korean spare ribs and mash potatoes. He found the ribs to be fall-off-the bone tender, with potatoes that were more whipped than mashed alongside a carrot puree. I, on the other hand, had the New York Steak and au gratin potatoes. Though I wanted to enjoy my entree, I found the New York Steak to be unfortunately chewy and with too much fat. The au gratin potatoes could have had more crispy layers but tasted mediocre. Though I'd only rate this first experience with three stars. the service staff DID win us over and could potentially be the reason I'd be open to giving it another try.

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!

Let me start by saying the front staff is a solid 5 stars. This is a creative review and not…read morenegative in anyway. :) Salty Pearl charges fine dining prices and potions but not set up as such. Review is 3 stars due to portions and pricing. We were not bothered on how much we spent but leaving hungry after spending over $600 made me think if we will return is why I am sharing this. The 2 front staff is fantastic and a solid 5 !!! Niff and Miss Lady made us feel really at home but they need more staff to help them especially on a busy night. Being understaffed they both held great and attentively smiled. Honestly the kitchen needs help to get orders out timely :).. This is a great spot to drink and socialize. But expect to spend a lot $$$ and less portions on the offerings. Yes we knew it will be an expensive experience bit did not expect tiny portions. Even the garlic bread at $10 gets you 2 small slices and just read on the other reviews to confirm my honest experience. I did not feel the need to post a lot of photos just posted and just the Captains Platter and our total itemized bill to validate what we consumed along with 2 bottles of wine for 4 adults.

Bucket list foodie restaurant…read more Food selection: combo plate with chicken, wings, catfish greens mac & cheese yams turkey 8/10 drinks ( NO) ambience: nice; good music nice decor Service: the staff can use better training. They are all young, which is very good and positive that they are working, but some other servers needed to be a lot more presentable. Some of them needed to speak a little better and not be in the front diddling around and talking! this is still a business and it's still a restaurant and it's still your job; you never know who is walking into your establishment!!! you should always keep things professional just because you feel like it's black owned establishment and the customers are primarily African-American, with the exception of some other nationalities; doesn't mean you act urban ! We did ask what came in their spike Kool-Aid came and our waitress said I don't know some Drank ? What? Why don't you know this you work here? I asked one of the other servers about the eggrolls and it took him about three minutes to answer. I'm like are they chicken shrimp pork all servers should know the menu and drink selections Conclusion : the owner is very sweet her story and the history was informative! Music was good ; The food was pretty good. Everything had decent amount of flavor . I would definitely downsize on the chicken wings. Those things are huge! ( steroid chicken) but overall I would visit again just tell the chefs to tighten up a little bit take their time to make sure the food is quality and tighten up on the servers professionalism! Happy I was able to support this black own business and I think you guys should definitely give it a try it's worth going it's pricey, but that's understandable running a restaurant is hard and expensive!

Food: Service:…read more Ambiance: Y's Choice is one of Oakland's hidden gems! If you're craving authentic soul food, this is the spot. The oxtails are some of the best I've had in Oakland--tender, flavorful, and falling right off the bone. Every bite is seasoned perfectly, and you can tell the food is made with care. If you love soul food and haven't been to Y's Choice yet, you're seriously missing out! I'll definitely be back for those oxtails.

We came as a party of 7. Great ambiance for happy hour!! $1 oysters and fun drinks (but we didn't…read moretry this time). Note that there is a limit to 30 oysters per table. I really like how they let you build your seafood experience exactly how you want it, from the type of seafood to the seasoning and spice level. The only thing was I think the spice level could've been kicked up a notch. Our table ordered a mix of oysters, garlic noodles, Cajun fries, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, which came with corn, potatoes, sausage and hard boiled egg! The seafood was fresh and the sauce coated everything nicely without being overwhelmingly salty, and the corn and potatoes soaked up all the seasoning. All for a very reasonable price if you get the combo, which comes in 3 different tiers! The oysters were a standout--fresh, briny & I loved all the different sauces like horse radish and cocktail on the side. I do wish the fries were a bit more crispy and could've gone heavier with the Cajun seasoning, but that's personal preference. The atmosphere is casual, lively, and perfect for big groups. If you're looking for a customizable seafood boil with fresh oysters, fun drinks, and plenty of options to build your ideal meal, Rockin Crawfish is definitely worth a visit

I was very disappointed with my recent takeout order. Before placing my order, I specifically asked…read morewhether the crawfish were live, and the waitress told me they were available. Based on that conversation, I expected fresh live crawfish, which was available Tuesday when I ordered from DoorDash the previous time. After I got home and opened my order this time. it was clear that the crawfish had been frozen. If the restaurant serves frozen crawfish, that's fine, but customers should be given accurate information when they ask directly about the product right? I feel misled because I relied on what I was told when making my purchase. Transparency is important, and I hope the restaurant does a better job communicating with customers about whether their crawfish are live or previously frozen. VERY DISHONEST BUSINESS SMH.

My first time eating there was Sunday the 19th and the Fish was excellent but I've had better…read morefries elsewhere. Would definitely return.

Le Marine Fish and Grill, inside the Emeryville Public Market, easy spot to walk past and not…read morenotice but glad i didnt. Got the 3 piece fish and chips, wild caught cod in a british style beer batter, comes out actually crispy not that soggy sad batter you get at most places. Mediterranean spices in there too which you dont expect but it works. Subbed the garlic fries, correct decision. Tartar sauce is housemade and you can taste it, asked for extra and they didnt make me feel bad about it. Clean setup, fast counter service, good option when youre in the market and dont want to commit to a full sit down situation. 5 stars, best fish and chips in Emeryville and its not really close

Fantastic food, great service and wonderful back patio. Their oysters are fresh and sourced well…read more ClearLovely restaurant.

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.

Amazing food definitely try out the grilled oysters!! The staff were super nice and helpful. The…read morescenery was also amazing by far the best place I've been to in San Francisco

Came here on a weekend around 2-3pm. There was a bit of a line about 10 people. It took about 30…read moreminutes to get seated outside (longer wait for inside seating). We got a bar mix of 12 oysters, 4 grilled oysters, a seafood stew and a clam chowder. The oysters were fantastic. I dont usually like oysters, but I these ones really convinced me to have a more open mind towards oysters in the future. The favorite for everyone were the kumamoto oysters. It was also nice being able to try a variety since there was 3 of us -- we all got to try one of each 4. The grilled oysters were good as well. The flavor was quite nice and the oysters were huge and warm. The seafood stew was great. I would've eaten more if we didn't get the clam chowder, but as a big lover of clam chowder, that was the one that went first. Overall a great experience that is a must try at least once. If you are an oyster fan I don't have a single reason why you would not come here.

Amber was my server, and she was delightful! Funny, pleasant, and took care of all my needs…read morepromptly. I had the salmon corn chowder and a salmon nicoise salad, and they were both delicious. And you gotta love their oldies playlist!

I'm not sure what happened to my review for here or I just dreamed that I wrote one?!?! ;)…read more We've been here a few times in the years past. Our tax lady lived not far from here so we would stop here. We love the area and the building with a view! It has so much character and charm. We love their grilled salmon cakes and the blue cheese wedge salad. We also enjoy their steaks, sea bass, blackened catfish, and the prime rib. Sometimes, we have come here for desserts! Of course, the happy hour fun! Overall, we have had some fun meals here. Great friends, delicious food, super nice staff, and a view! What's not to love?!?!