A Tiki Bar in Alameda?! Sign me up! I just moved to the area and have been missing the tiki bars…read moreback home. Super happy I found this incredible little spot not very far from my new spot! Made a reservation for a Saturday and was able to grab a seat at the bar. This was definitely a necessity. I'll always keep this in mind when planning a visit here. Upon arrival, we were met to cute tiki interior, dollars overhead (my version of heaven), and an incredible staff! It was such a warm and welcoming environment. The staff was mega nice and helped us answer all of our burning questions. The drinks were perfect! I honestly can't remember everything I had, but the menu was expansive and all the drinks were tasty. We got a bit hungry and ordered some empanadas. I loved these! A nice change from other food at tiki bars ive experienced. Awesome visit to Forbidden Island! Im looking forward to visiting again!

Visited this place on a Sunday evening with a reservation for a party of six. The place is so cute…read moreinside, with inviting tropical-inspired bar seating and cozy booths. They also have a large outdoor seating area. As soon as you step inside, you feel like you've been transported to a tropical island--it definitely gives you that vacation vibe! The drinks weren't exactly cheap, but everything we tried was delicious and pretty strong, so we definitely enjoyed them! The service was also friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, such a fun and vibrant spot to hang out and enjoy some tropical drinks!

Think old tire shop vibes, but now with amazing selection of beer and tasty food next door. Park…read moreStation is a great new addition for Alameda in the "not quite downtown" "not quite Bay-front" neighborhood. Popped in on a Sunday afternoon to grab a couple of terrific double IPAs from Pure Project Brewing and Bottle Logic Brewing respectively. Hubby had some sparkling wine that was on point. Drinks worked their magic, so we ordered food next door at Southie: some popcorn chicken and hand cut fries as nibbles. Also delicious. Fun outdoor space and friendly service. Great crowd too enjoying the beautiful late August afternoon and excellent vibes. We'll be back!

Been waiting on this spot for the whole time I've lived in Alameda and was glad that they didn't…read moredisappoint * Beers and food options are a great pairing. I specifically love how the rotation stays with similar tasting beers ** The choice of musicians and diverse genres make it such a fun time *** Dogs are happy and welcome to chill and frolic around the wide space **** The vibes are always so fun that even when you walk by it, it invites you to stop by ***** Perfect spot to have an event, watch a game or have a live music get together

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for some pizza and brews! Almanac is probably one of the best beer…read moregardens in Alameda. The venue is large enough to accommodate groups of any size! There's space for everyone in larger groups and you still feel separated from other guests and customers. The place is dog friendly too, so bring your furry friends!! The pizza is AMAZING. They recommended we try the Cadillac pizza and it did not disappoint! The flavors combined really well together and the undercarriage of the pizza was perfect, it didn't flop or feel soggy at all. The staff are extremely kind and helpful to recommend something that you want and prefer. They are extremely attentive, they heard me mutter to a friend how I wanted to sample a flavor, when they called me next, they had the sample ready for me!! I was so impressed!!

This brewery is amazing. They rent out this place for…read moreevents, and that how we came to a brewery since I gave up drinking ( yup, age will do that to you!!! ) It was a special event for comics Books and tee shirts, and then we hang around afterwards. They had a lot of food trucks, and there were families coming for the play area and having a good time. We ordered pizza, pretty ok, long wait. We also had hot dogs, but we bought sodas and they were ....warm. And the saga to get ice was pretty unbelievable. They told me to go to the bar. The bar people said they had no ice. ( but yea, they can make slushies????!!! ) that what really put me off. I walked two buildings down where there is a bakery, they had breads and lattes ... and ICE!!! Thank you!! Music, fun, children running and playing, different food trucks, picnic tables... quite a fun Saturday. Parking was plentiful, there were parking lots and street parking.

Super great brewery!…read more Easily accessible and spacious! Doesn't get too hot on the inside, and tons of space for private and public events. Great range of beers and sharable snacks, good prices too. The staff is extremely helpful as well; they can recommend something if you describe to them what you're looking for. Even with a long line, they still personalize the experience and take their time with you! Thank you Faction Brewing, I can't wait to come back !

Surprised how much I enjoyed Faction Brewing. I have always been drawn to their labels and names…read moreon their beer and purchased several times. No idea they were in Alameda! Tucked away oasis with many indoor and outdoor spaces. Also the view! Wow. Various food truck(s) are stationed if you're hungry. First beer flight and it was so interesting! All on tap - favorites were the petite saison, which is most similar to a Belgian style beer and their limited rice beer - so smooth and creamy.

Fireside Lounge is a great place to find cheap drinks and have a good time! The bartenders are…read moreextremely kind and willing to help you! They make great drinks too!! I would recommend walking or ubering if you can, since parking in the area is hard, but don't let that deter you from having a good time!

The patrons are all in front of the sidewalk smoking so the smoke gets in and someone with asthma…read morecan't enjoy the bar. Staff/management apparently doesn't care at all about the ordinances because there's cigarette smoke inside and outside and no one inside or even just walking past can do it without getting a lungful of smoke. Also there are cigarette butts all over the sidewalk in front of the door. The drinks are good and the music is fun but it's just gross.

Went to The Yard before a musical event and it was a perfect temperature to be outside. The seating…read moreis open and all you have to do is order with the staff and get a number. We ordered smash burgers and they had a beyond meat option. Both were delicious. Also the Cauliflower Buffalo Dip was surprising in that it tasted so much like buffalo dip and had a great texture. Definitely check it out!

Service and Staff: - Order at the register or via the QR…read morecode on your table - Staff will bring food to your table - We ordered oysters, which never came. When we let the staff know about this, we waited because they needed to double-check that the order did not come out after all. This was confirmed (still weird because what if the staff didn't remember or said that it did go out?) - Staff seemed confused by table numbers as we had three different dishes brought to our table that weren't ours Food and Drinks: - Shrimp roll: filling and tasty - Smash burger: definitely filling - not super exciting though (mainly just tasted the cheese). The fries were very good though - Lemonade: nice and tart - Caesar Salad: good (light meal) Miscellaneous: - Good for small and medium-sized groups - Outdoor seating only (some coverage by umbrellas) - Parking available via shared parking lot with other businesses - Good for families and kids - Casual and average level of sound

This is such. Great setup at Humble Sea Alameda. The brewery is part of the condo complex here that…read moreincludes a great restaurant, wine bar, and a few other retail spots. Popped in for a beer, and was able to also grab last service of a bbq vendor on the patio area. Love Humble Sea when they were just a Santa Cruz spot. The Alameda location has the full gamut of beers plus some ciders and soft drinks. I went for the IPAs on tap and took them out to the patio/yard to enjoy. Nothing better than good beer and a chill Friday summer evening. It was the night before americas 250th, so no real reason to feel proud and celebratory with the Orange Cheeto in office. But we are alive and ready to fight, so that's something.

I'm glad my daughter invited me! Very nice area that I didn't know existed!…read more I will come back I really am happy to be here! Second part of my birthday!

Fantastic classic barn Alameda at eternity Island what you'll find there is a sunset is straight…read moredown the street you have drink specials most days and bartenders very nice and personable. Chris is a Bartender most of the time she'll take care of you. They're heavy on the heavy on the booze light on the mixer so be prepared for a stiff drink no kids allowed though sorry dogs are welcome.

Cozy environment with enough selection for sports fan and the casual drinker. Bar had the essential…read moreand premium liquor. Wednesday is smooth; great experiment with "Crystal"! No pressure type vibe and easy to get the service you need without the hassle.

The location is great, the space is big and the bar tender was awesome. I went for the first time…read moreand I can already tell it won't be my last. My friends said the garlic fries were good and I enjoyed my drink very much. If you want a place that has good drinks and I has nice staff, I'd say Lemondrop is a good place.

I finally made it to Lemon Drop in Alameda a couple of weeks ago, and overall, it was very cute and…read moredefinitely had a vibe! The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciated. That said, I was expecting a little more from the concept based on the name "Lemon Drop." I honestly thought there would be a specialty menu featuring different variations of lemon drops, so I was a little thrown off when I saw the actual drink menu. I think having a signature lemon drop menu with creative flavors would really elevate the experience and make the concept stand out. I also think a live DJ would be a great addition. The atmosphere is already cute and vibey, so adding a DJ and specialty lemon drops could really take it to the next level and make it more of a destination spot. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would definitely go back. I just think there's an opportunity to lean more into the "Lemon Drop" concept because that's what initially caught my attention!

Dive bar in the front, expansive backyard and gardens in the back. (But the backyard area…read morefaithfully maintains the dive bar vibe, with various old mismatched tables and chairs.) There is also a horseshoe pit! Staff is very friendly, and prices are reasonable. Highly recommended!

I expect a bartender to be attentive, scanning the bar for service. I have admiration for Patti…read moreand Ken for their professionalism. This is a great place to visit with friends.