Went to Match Point because my partner had a gift card but I had followed them since a featured…read morearticle in East Bay Express. Knew it would be up my alley due to the interesting Asian-inspired flavors of beer! The vibe overall is welcoming, cozy, with high top and bar seating, along with Tennis and some paper lanterns as decor. We were greeted and sat at the bar and was served by one of the co-owners, who was friendly, helpful, and told us a lot about the beer and the brewery. The highlight was the beer, everything we tried was so delicious and all under 6 ABV. They have pints, half pours, and tasters. I really recommend because the beer is great and next door is amazing food, which you can order and bring to the bar! Check this brewery out!

Awesome brewery with a Tennis theme! I love their seasonal flavors like the melon beer. They also…read moreplay sports games here such as the Super Bowl. It's cool they have a game cube and smash brothers set up for customers to play! They also have the 310 Eatery right next door which you can bring over to the brewery to enjoy a nice cold brew with a tasty burger!

Flavors, textures and character…read more Thank you for a great lunch experience. The owner's service was wonderful and made it all that more welcoming. Tip: get the Tamarind seasoned fries. Fun added twist to the seasoning.

We decided to give this place another try after having a bad experience with their takeout 5 years…read moreago - it was during the pandemic so we figured maybe by now they'd found their footing. Unfortunately the food was just as bad and overpriced as the first time, I really don't understand how this place is so well reviewed. We both ordered 310 Burgers, one on the regular brioche bun and one on a lettuce wrap. The lettuce wrap came in two steamed, wilted pieces of iceberg, while the brioche bun was untoasted, foamy-textured and soggy. Both medium burgers had the consistency of boiled meatballs. The bacon jam was decent, but the overall experience was wildly unappetizing. We also both got plain fries, which were somehow greasy and dry at the same time, and instantly turned stale as they cooled down. We really hoped for this place because it's conveniently located, and all the other decent burger spots nearby have closed, but sadly we won't be giving 310 Eatery a third try.

You are driving down San Pablo Avenue in Albany, not going anywhere in particular -- San Pablo is…read morethe kind of road you take when the freeway feels like too much commitment, four lanes of auto body shops and taquerias and nail salons stretching from Richmond to Oakland, the East Bay's long commercial backbone -- and somewhere around Solano Avenue you see a sign that says Club Mallard. You take your foot off the gas. Club Mallard. You need to know. The interior is dark and warm and full of dead birds. Mounted, taxidermied, presiding over the room with the glassy authority of creatures who didn't expect to end up in a bar in Albany but have made their peace with it. The effect is somewhere between hunting lodge and natural history museum after hours, and it shouldn't work on San Pablo Avenue but it does, completely, the way any sufficiently committed aesthetic decision will eventually override its context. I've been once. Midweek happy hour. This is the most honest way to evaluate a bar -- no weekend crowd to inflate the energy, no event to justify the turnout, just the place and whoever shows up on a Tuesday because they want to be there. The happy hour is good. The bartender was gregarious and present and seemed to actually like the job, which sounds like a low bar until you've spent enough time on the other side of it. The regulars were friendly in the East Bay way, which is to say they talked to us without needing anything from us, offered opinions on what to drink, and went back to their conversations. There's an outdoor space for when you want sky. I've driven past since and seen it packed. I was glad. You root for a place like Club Mallard the way you root for any small enterprise that decided to be something specific in a landscape of sameness, and then just held the line.

I've been coming here since about 2019. Not sure how I stumbled upon it, but it was with friends…read moreand it's been our go to bar ever since. It also happens to be somewhat of a meeting point when I'm in Oakland and another friend is in Berkeley. When I was in downtown Oakland it was only 14 minutes away. What a time. I like this bar because the drinks are good, it's affordable, all ages come here and the vibe is nice. There is a pool table downstairs and about two or three upstairs along with a mini bar. The fire place is currently keeping the bar cozy downstairs. So, I've liked Cosmopolitans for some time now and Mallard's has a Mandarin Cosmo. It is so good - it reminds me of an Orange Hi-C.

DON'T LET OTHERS SWAY YOU THIS IS DEFINITLY A STRIP CLUB!…read more These other reviews are gaslighting me! I came in and bought some women several drinks and got NOTHING for it, JUST LIKE A REAL STRIP CLUB! Some even offered to take me to VIP and said I'd only be able to look but no touching! The nice thing about this STRIP CLUB is that the rules are so lax you can EAT THE TACO! Name another STRIP CLUB in America that allows that??? Drink prices are reasonable though.

The Hotsy Totsy club was recently featured on Fox News as a strip club - not true. This is…read morehilarious because it is nothing of the sort. It is a nearly 100-year-old dive bar. The drinks here are poured relatively strong. They have an amazing selection of vodkas and whiskeys. But you'll have no problem finding the tequila that you like as well. For those that don't drink, they have several different juices that you can mix in a variety of ways to make your own mocktail. Parking here is ridiculously easy. The parking is relatively safe. If you park more than a block away, you're good walking to your car late at night. The service here is excellent. The bartenders are quirky and have great sense of humor.

This place has good food, hard ciders and beers. I had a…read morepomegranate cider which was delish!! Nice and tart but not overly so... unfortunately they were out of a few of their beers! I also ordered a Ruben which comes with fries and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The appetizer was really good. The Ruben was good tho I had a really tough bit in the sandwich that wasn't good. I also found the sandwich to be a little dry. The meat was moist but there wasn't much sauce on it. I was pretty hungry and completely forgot to take pictures!! The service was great. I will come back again when I'm in the area.

I came here with some friends, and we ordered drinks and food…read more The beer wasn't great, compared to other breweries we go to, but maybe it just wasn't our style? Food took a long time to be prepared, and while tasty, the portions are small. The hardwood smoked chipotle wings have a great taste at first, but then it switches to straight heat. The honey spicy sauce is a lot better. Overall, this is a place I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again, but would still have a solid time at if there were no other options.

Winner of the 1.21.26 trivia night!…read more I'd like to thank my tiny but mighty team of 4 for this award. It was well deserved. We played really well together! I love our team name (: Also the happy hour was great! Shout out to the solo server who got us everything we needed from loaded tots to fruity ciders. Will be back with more friends!

3.5 stars $13.77 for…read morethe Reservoir Hog. Was pretty good. Just not sure eating a fancy hot dog is truly worth the price though. The big draw has to be the weekend crowd, the craft beer, and the multitude of big screens. Good beers though.

I recently held my husband's memorial at the Kensington Circus Pub because it is such a special…read moreplace in our neighborhood. Scott, the owner, and his staff were phenomenal in helping us with all logistics and set up. I can't say enough about how chill this place has always been-- is a hidden gem here in Kensington. The beers are exceptional, the food has always been great (we love the fish & chips and burgers, and the corn fritters with a beer after a neighborhood walk is pretty much Heaven). Thank you, Scott and staff for creating a relaxed space for all of us to eat, drink and just hang.

Fantastic neighborhood pub. Lively, terrific food, the staff makes a sincere effort to serve and…read moremake sure the customers are well treated. Honestly mostly i love the food. The burger is a best in class. Great ciabatta roll, good meat well seasoned and perfectly cooked, house-made aioli and the fries are from actual potatoes! Along with that a classic wedge salad for a perfect meal. My husband loved the breadth and mix of the available beers; i was happy with the wine. Much more limited wine selection but the pinot noir was all the burger needed for a balanced meal. If you go to watch one of the games get there early for a seat at the bar.

Great customer service! Lovely pasta that you build on your own! Very chill ambiance, enough TVs to…read morego around.

Incredible food and service. Pizza was authentic and flavorful, cooked just right. The Nepali momos…read moreare outstanding, savory and delicious. Jayant is an exceptional host who goes above and beyond for a guest to have a good time.. Great spot for a casual meal with friends. Highly recommended! Karaoke helps a whole lot too. All in all, a wonderful vibe.

If you know, you know. That spot on San Pablo where you can literally smell the mesquite grill from…read morethe street... yeah, that one. You don't even have to see the sign. If you're walking or driving by hungry, it will stop you in your tracks. When I want a real burger, the kind that actually tastes like it came off a mesquite grill, this is the place. The flavor is completely different. Smoky, juicy, simple, and done right. Big portions, no nonsense. Just burgers and fries the way they're supposed to be. The fried mushrooms are so good. Add jalapeños to your burger, game changer. 100% recommend if you're craving a true, no frills, mesquite grilled burger.

If you're craving a classic burger done right, this is exactly the kind of place you're looking…read morefor. No gimmicks, no over-the-top toppings--just the fundamentals executed really well. The patties have that unmistakable smoky char, the kind you can literally smell as soon as you step into the parking lot. It's the kind of aroma that immediately tells you that you made the right choice. This definitely isn't a spot for the health-conscious, but that's part of the appeal. Everything feels unapologetically indulgent. You can hear the constant sizzle from the grill and the bubbling rush of oil when a fresh batch of fries hits the fryer, it adds to the whole, old-school burger joint experience. And don't skip the pineapple milkshake. It's surprisingly good, with small chunks of pineapple throughout that give it real texture instead of just flavoring. Every now and then you get a bright pop of acidity and sweetness that cuts through the richness, which makes it a lot more interesting than your typical shake.

Great service. Varied wine selection. Nice vibe. And our dog dug the hell out of it. We'll be back!read more

I love the vibe here. It's very open, warm and bright. A nice contrast to the busy traffic on…read moreSolano and San Pablo. I'm not a wine expert. I like it and I drink it. If you're a wine expert, my guess is you'll enjoy the unique selection. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.