No exaggeration - I had the best cocktail of my life here. I ordered a strawberry lavender gimlet…read moreand oh my. It was such a layered drink. I'm usually a two drink gal but I only needed one this day because I enjoyed sipping on this so much. I went during the day so it was pretty empty but the vibe was still right. They played good music and the bartender was friendly. I'll definitely be back.

DAMN! I love THE DOOLITTLE! If you're from the Midwest, you'll love it too! We affectionately call…read moreit "The Michigan Bar". I ordered drinks and told the bartender I'd be right back to pick them up to which he replied "Nope. You're our guests, I'll bring them to you!" Good people! Don't miss their Hot Toddies! So good! I'd drive out of my way just to go there to have one!

Love getting margaritas on a warm day and that's exactly what my fiancé and I did on a lovely…read moreSaturday. We sat on the outdoor patio and our server promptly came to take our order. Ordered two spicy margaritas and the brisket nachos to share. The nachos were tastyyyy! The brisket was tender and juicy and the cheese sauce was more of a béchamel which elevated the flavor. The margaritas were well balanced and SPICY just how we like them. So refreshing. Next time we'll bring our pups to enjoy the outdoor patio since dogs are allowed. I saw the waitress bring water out for the hot puppies sitting with their owners which was so sweet.

This experience is much better The foods are so delicious…read more The Thai chicken salads is so healthy and favorable The brisket is so tender and juicy and the bbq sauce was wonderful

So, the best part was the service. We had a young lady with glasses. She is so sweet. It was our…read morefirst time here and she made great recommendations and explained the dishes to us. She checked on us and was so polite and welcoming. We started with cocktails as they have a full bar with some premium liquors. She brought over these cute round crackers as a starter. They are kind of sweet. I really liked them and had never seen them before. We had the Cheese Corn, mussels and fries, and Rose Tokpoki. Everything was really good. It was too much food for 2 people, but we wanted to try a few things. My favorite was the Rose Tokpoki. And it was also good the next day! There was a parking lot and street parking. The place was clean. Good music playing. Service was friendly.

Lovely place. My go to when I have a craving or wanting a bite after shopping at the Marina…read moreoutlets. Had the Kimichi fried rice with spam, veggie pot stickers and tokgochi. Delicious! Melanie (hope I remembered her name correctly) is welcoming, nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this spot. It is truly a hidden gem. Can't wait to try other dishes. Food is tasty and prices are good too, especially happy hour. Check them out and support local restaurants!

This was a delightful meal. It had everything, the relaxing ambiance, the flavorful dishes, and…read moregreat drinks. Oh not to mention, our waitress was delightful! This spot is a little hidden, but once you go inside, it is its own little oasis. Small and intimate, you know the dishes are made fresh. We enjoyed the tissue bread (10/10), seared rice cake (8/10), oxtail (10/10), and more that isn't pictured. I think this is a great celebratory dinner spot. I'd love to come back to try more seasonal specials.

Every time we visit this restaurant, we've always enjoyed our meals. We arrived at 6 PM without a…read morereservation and were able to get a table since a couple were still available. However, after 6:30 PM, especially on weekends, it becomes difficult to find seating, so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. We ordered our usual, Focaccia bread and the beetroot salad, which, as always, were absolutely 10/10. This time, we also tried the Madras coconut curry with vegetables. It wasn't overly sweet and had just the right amount of spice, which we really loved. The vegetables were perfectly cooked with a nice crunch. For dessert, we had the Lebane mousse, which was delicious and a perfect way to end the meal. Customer service is always attentive, friendly, and personalized, which makes the dining experience even more enjoyable.

Cordial Cellar + Lounge (located downstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace) is a great spot for…read moregrabbing a drink, eating some light bites and listening to music. They also have various events. :: Trivia Tuesday :: Wednesday Wine Tasting :: Live Music Saturdays :: Friday & Saturday: Olive & Finn Boutique and pop-up events throughout the month ** 5 Star Review: Pop Up Brunch and Saturday Live Music *** I recently attended Eats by E Brunch last Sunday and returned this evening to catch up with a friend and listen to music. Place is spacious, lively, dimly lit with music playing at a level you can have a conversation. Table ordered a steak sandwich with salad, cheese sandwich with tomato soup and a five-spice pork ragu over polenta. We all enjoyed our dishes. Food is 3.5-4/5 stars and would like to see a bit more to keep it interesting but know their kitchen setup is limited. No wine with this visit. Dessert: Orange brownie was simple with orange zest and the Hawaiian bread pudding was different and flavorful. Good to see the place bustling and look forward to future rotating pop up events. Got a chance to talk to the owner, Stacey as I recognized her from the Eats by E event the week prior. My bad, didn't know she was the owner of Cordial Cellar & Lounge but all good as she was super welcoming, friendly and was very accommodating when asked if we could pay for our own dishes separately. At the end of the evening perused the Olive & Finn Boutique and quickly welcomed by Jackie who was explaining items like the handmade jewelry and some hand stitched clothing. Such cute items and will visit another time. Recommend Cordial Cellar & Lounge for a date night, special group outing or relax and listen to some music. The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays the month of February. Great jazz!

They have Wi-Fi now! Tuesday trivia nights…read more A magician some nights Still my favorite dinner in CV though I wish the Ravi was beef again instead of pork. Tri tip sando is also great

Huge shoutout to Buddy, who was hugely helpful when our pizza did not show up after 45 min. Our…read morepretzel and wine came out quick and all was delicious. Hugely impressed with the mustard that came with the pretzel and glasses of both the Fiano and the Rose. Buddy took the time to reorder our pizza, The Delivery Boy, which was hands down one of the best pizzas I have ever had, and well worth the wait. Pleasant experience with the staff, food, and beverages. We will absolutely be back. Only downsides were that seating was difficult to find- this was 6pm on the dot on a Friday. Otherwise great experience!

Perf spot to hangout with family and friends on a nice day! I really enjoy their outdoor areas, and…read morethey have plenty of high chairs available so bring the kiddos too! We came on Mother's Day they had a special for 2 beers + 1 pizza for $35! We got the thin style NY pizza with bacon and tater tots and it was delicious. I also enjoyed the hazy IPA selections they had on draft.

Drinks 4 Service 4…read more Ambiance 5 Food 4 We came here on a slow Tuesday night. They were about 10-15 other guests but the places so big and spacious that it almost felt like we had a place to ourselves. There's a spot for a DJ/music and I can only imagine that they have some great shows here. The bartender was attentive, and while they weren't very personable you could tell that they knew several of the regulars. I didn't drink anything fancy, bourbon neat, but it was a fair pour. You order food separately. We are fish tacos, wings & nachos. The fish was fried and coleslaw had a touch of mayonnaise but not too much. This was my favorite dish. The wings of the nachos or what you expect, definitely flavorful and cooked well. We liked the crowd and will definitely be back to listen to some music and check out the lounge downstairs.

Came here for the first time last weekend and it was so much fun! It definitely won't be the last…read moretime either! This Dirty Bird of Paradise/'Lounge' area is downstairs. Once you enter in the bar, go to the right, they'll give you a stamp on your hand, and then you can head downstairs. There are many lounge areas, and small tables & chairs to sit and drink at. There are also pool tables to use for free! There's also a DJ that plays GOOD r&b, hip hop, pop, and even some throwbacks too! The DJ that night took song requests and even gave a shoutout to the birthday girl in our group too. The cocktails were good, and I'm sad I didn't take pictures of it (had too much fun). The waitress will come to your table and you can order there OR you can also order at the bar. When I ordered at the bar, the waitress was so nice and helped me bring the drinks over to our table. I also had a taste of the fries, and the cups and guac and it was tasty too! There's some parking right infront or a parking lot behind the bar. I will definitely come back!

4++ sports/ dive bar located in Castro Valley. This place has a feel that's been around for a long…read moretime. The folks here are very friendly and it's like one of those places where they have friendly relationships with the regulars. The prices here are more than reasonable and they have a pretty solid selection of spirits as well as beers. Came here on a Sunday evening to meet up with a good friend to catch up. We had a few beers and the place wasn't crazy busy but there were a few people in there playing some pool. Just a really solid spot to grab drinks and hang out in the Castro Valley area.

The bartender Lorie was very unfriendly. My friend bought me a drink and I asked for another drink…read moreand she goes. Are you actually gonna pay for it this time then when my buddy asked for a drink she said no I'm done with everybody. This is last call I don't care and was very rude to me and my friend just because somebody paid for my drink when she asked me if I want another drink, I was already irritated and I said no I'm OK I'm going to leave and she goes OK I thought so who does that? What great service at the valley Inn?she also wasn't paying attention when people where leaving the bar with drinks in there had and getting into there cars worst experience I've had at a bar in a long time would avoid this place at all cost especially if she's working

I have gone to Drakes many times for a beer and lunch to refilling a keg, best deal ever BTW…read more This trip was a step above. Went to get our keg filled before the weekend. Brian took amazing care of us. Had not picked what beer for the next keg and Brian gave wonderful feedback and samples. During the visit my son who was with me got a call about a job he had interviewed for and had to head outside for a call. I watched Brian connect with everyone who came to the bar. Amazing. My son found out he got the job. Brian shook his hand in congratulations. Great day, great place to be when it happens and Brian made it that much better. Wonderful place to get a beer and food.

Good selections and great staff !! Good amount of seating…read moreand pet friendly as long as the are on leash Has a nice vibe and is clean and taken care of Definitely gonna make the drive back up

This is the greatest bar I have ever been to actually save my life. Every bit there was like…read morefamily. No security at the doors because it's an amazing place. Everybody should go there. I don't care where you're from.

Typical dive bar that i happen to love. The owner is such a great guy, so are his two kids that…read morehelp run it. The crowd is awesome and has a welcoming atmosphere. Drinks are reasonable and worth the money.