Shrimp & Grits: Well spiced, moderate temperature and the cilantro helped freshen up the flavor…read moreprofile. Shrimps were juicy, sauce thick, eggs perfectly runny. Decent amount of food! Skillet Corn Bread: Crunchy exterior, sliced peppers throughout, medium crumb, slightly sweet butter. Would recommend getting to share with the table. SIDE OF FRIES: TRANSCENDENT. BEST FRIES I HAVE EVER HAD. Seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, dill and parsley. Holds form well for dipping. Crunchy outside, fluffy inside. If you appreciate well seasoned balanced fries, get these. It takes some time to get your food but the food comes out fresh so it's well worth the wait. The staff are attentive and friendly which is a merit to itself because this place is incredibly busy. Props to them. Ambiance is beautiful. Many natural materials but the glass blown lamps and the mint green art nouveau (?) decoration are stunning. This seems like a great place to dine at for many occasions. 10/10 come visit.

Great service and the food was yummy. The mimosa craft was just enough to share for two could've…read moredone three people. We felt welcomed from the first point of coming in to our departure. Everyone said hello status and constantly checked on us. It was a nice experience.

Alley & Vine feels elevated without being stuffy, which makes it just as good for a special…read moreoccasion as it is for a fun dinner with friends. We have been there way too many times already! The staff are cool :), attentive & welcoming. A really lovely vibe

Food: Service:…read more Ambiance: I really enjoyed my experience at Alley & Vine. The food was fresh and flavorful, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made it easy to sit back and enjoy the evening. It's one of those places that feels comfortable but still special enough for a date night or celebrating with friends. Great food, great service, and an overall great experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

Coming here for a casual lunch was a great opportunity to experience the flavors of native American…read morefoods. Located in the Fruitvale area right next to the BART station, you will need to be mindful of where you park. Since we were here on a Sunday afternoon we were able to utilize the BART lot for free. The interior is bright, simple and open space with several tables. We chose to dine outside under the giant tree covered patio. It's a nice relaxing space, and the owners do a good job of keeping the panhandlers from bothering the diners. The girls running the store on this Sunday were super sweet, attentive and helpful throughout our stay. The four of us shared several dishes and all were really quite good. Everything was very fresh and well prepared. Know before you go... Wahpepah's Kitchen specializes in true native American cuisine. The food is simply prepared, fresh and local which means the menu may change depending upon what is available locally as the seasons change. I love that aspect, and their commitment to sourcing fresh local products. Of all the items we ordered, I personally loved the bison frybread and bison tacos (meat eater here), the mushroom and pumpkin seed mole and the Three Sisters veggie bowl were also great.

*Absolutely welcoming ambience with amazing art pieces, decor, literature options and music…read more ** Very respectful staff and I absolutely adore the homage to all Native American traits ranging from South American Andes to Mesoamerica and the tribes of North America ***Food was really well balanced and with legit options from bison, sweet potatoes and variations of savory herbs and berry juices. **** Overall great experience, but I'd probably add a lil more salt and seasoning to the meat

Plant B is a cloud/shared kitchen at the Oakland Food Hall, and is part of "The Absolute Brands."…read more The menu includes burgers and hotdogs using plant-based proteins, fries and onion rings, and drinks. Using the Seamless App, I ordered the Impossible Burger and an order of Tater Tots. Plant B's Impossible Burger is actually pretty good, Grade (4/5). It has a nice balance of flavors and spice. I'm guessing veggie burgers have come a long way since I first tried them 15 yrs ago. Most important, the Impossible Burger doesn't try to be something it's not, it doesn't try to pretend it's red meat. It just tastes good. However, it's a small hamburger. The patty is probably close to a "10:1" patty....aka "10 to 1." That means it takes 10 precooked meat patties to equal 1-lb. Example: a Big Mac uses 10:1 patties. Tater Tots, Grade (4/5). Travels well for delivery. Generous serving. Crispy and soft inside. So, a good meal from a cloud kitchen inside the Oakland Food Hall. Cloud Kitchens have no dining room, and are for delivery or pickup only. Order thru apps or website. Would I order again? Yes, maybe try something else. It's cool to try new concepts in foods.

Oh. Emm. Geeeeeee. How have I not discovered this before! I got the Spicy Basil burger with a side…read moreof tots with the house sauce. SO DELICIOUS! Perfect sizing. If you are veggie or vegan you have to check this place out! Ps. The side sauce selection is above par!

Happy August! I…read morecame here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. They offer bottomless mimosas ($20 per person). We made reservations just in case but it wasn't really that busy when we arrived. We all ordered different dishes. Their mimosas are okay! The lady pouring it poured majority champagne and a drop of orange juice LOL Food was good. I ordered the vegan fish and chips! I was quite surprised to see this on the menu. The fish is actually just tofu fried in batter. The tartare sauce was good. Overall, this place is pretty good. I would revisit again if in the area!

Walt from Walt's Adventures in Alameda, California at a restaurant called Hobnob…read more This caused eatery has both indoor and outdoor dining. Street parking is available but challenging. The food all had the heart of a fine cook. The mac n cheese was to die for and the Gouda burger never stood a chance. Each dish was filled with flavors and was highlights of our experience. This selection is perfect for families or even to host business meetings where conversations can be conducted. The lack of a star was the result for timing as we waited to receive each of our selected items from the waters, to the extra utensils to having our appetizers and main courses presented together rather than separate. I would still highly recommend Hobnob for the meals were awesome.

Love this place. The burritos are amazing and they deliver. I have had the steak and egg as well…read moreas the normal one. They are a good size and full of flavor. The cheesecake on the outside is tasty but makes it messy to eat!!

Avoid this place!They aren't available by phone, hard to find online and they clearly mess up,…read moreshort orders often. I ordered 3 breakfast burritos for delivery and only two were delivered. There is no way to get ahold of this business and after paying the tip/delivery fees it's not worth it at all. I see from other reviews now that this is common with them and not sure how they are even allowed to be on any food delivery app when they are consistently not sending food or messing up orders the way they do.

Came here with my husband and in-laws early on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by a super…read morefriendly man that I believe may be the owner or one of the owners. We were the only party in the restaurant. The menu is extremely interesting, with a focus on slow-roasted meats and a California-Japanese fusion to many elements of their dishes. Because we were a party of five, we were able to try a lot on the menu, with some recommendations from the owner: - Corn fritters: Recommended by the owner, who said they're a best-seller. They were delicious and served with strawberry jam. Moist but with a bit of crumble and crumb. I could've eaten the entire plate myself. - Rotisserie cauliflower: With miso butter and furikake. My husband really wanted to try this. It was good, and he really loved it, but it wasn't a standout dish for me. - Trip's triple: 1/4 chicken, pork shoulder, and tri-tip all on a plate with chimichurri and garlic-jalapeño garum on the side. All of the meat was cooked so well, and the sauces were just delicious. This was a really generous serving of meat; my husband had to take some of it home. - Tsukune sando: Two tsukune (chicken and pork) patties with shredded lettuce, fried shallots, Hapa sauce, and a fried egg. I'm not sure what the Hapa sauce was and didn't ask, but this sandwich was just delicious. The patties were great and this is the first time I've tried tsukune. This was a messy sandwich, so I ate it with a fork and knife, but it didn't impact how tasty it was. I can't remember the dishes my in-laws got, but everyone was really happy with their food and what they couldn't finish, they made sure to take home. However, there's always room for dessert, and we went wild and decided to try all four of them. - Butter mochi: coconut butter cake. This was a table favorite. Rich, moist, delicious, and very unique. - Banana pudding: I'm a fan of banana-based or flavored anything, and this was fantastic. Loved the caramelized banana on top. - Choco PB torte: Definitely the richest dessert of the four. This is perfect if you're a chocolate fan. - Apple crumble: Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Warm and spiced. So good. I honestly can't wait to go back to Spinning Bones. This was a fantastic meal from start to finish and our service was great.

Slow-roasted Rotisserie restaurant with a Japanese influence. They are most known for their meats…read morebut also have Japanese sandos and a large selection of appetizers on menu. We came after going to the Alameda Antique Faire, excited to try is after so long. Michelada: Lager beer, spicy tomato juice, togarashi, fresh limeMy wife ordered this and she said it was fantastic, a great savory Mexican beer cocktail. Shiso Highball: Shiso infused shochu, lemon, ginger beer. Nice and refreshing on a warm day. Corn Fritters: Sweet yellow corn, rice flour, strawberry jam. This was the finest corn-fritter I had since GA and LA. It was so good and highly recommended to order. Mochiko Chicken: fried chicken nuggets, ginger, soy, aioli. Well cooked as well but very close to kaarage and would not get it again. Three Little Pigs: Rotisserie pork shoulder, St. Louis ribs, garlic sausage, tossed greens, pickled jalapenos, BBQ sauce, garlic-jalapeno garum. A little bit of everything pork. The sides are well done as well as the meat, the only thing not so great was the Ribs but I smoke them at home and am used to a stronger taste on them and more tender. Pepper Beef: Tri-tip, chimichurri, umami salt, pickled cabbage slaw, scallions. My kids loved this and destroyed it.

This gem of a place has been here for over four years, and we've finally tried it out. We wasted…read moretime since we felt it was far from us, but it was just laziness. Shane on us. Don't be like us and wait since this place is a fine dining haven! From the ambience to the design of the restaurant to the excellent customer service to the spectacular food & drinks, it seemed everything was on point. Here's what we ordered: Crab and avocado Wedge salad Pork chop Duck breast We look forward to our next dining experience!

I attended Sunday brunch and ordered the steak and eggs, requesting the steak to be cooked medium…read more It arrived completely well-done and extremely tough. When I sent it back, the host took the plate to the counter and sliced into my steak himself to "inspect" my complaint. He then brought it to the chef, who refused to remake it, insisted it wasn't well-done, and had the host bring the same sliced-up steak back to my table. To make matters worse, most of our party found their meals inedible. We ended up paying a hefty bill for food we barely touched and left hungry. The level of disrespect and poor customer service was shocking. I will never eat here again and strongly advise others to avoid this establishment.

The food and service was lovely. For the appetizers, we ordered from the happy hour menu. We got…read morepork belly skewers (4/5), onion rings & parmesan fries (5/5), wings (4/5), calamari (5/5), and German sausage (5/5). For the entrees we got the London bus (5/5), chick'n bureau (5/5) and pad kee mao (5/5). This place is such a gem. I would definitely come back. Only thing that sucks is that parking can be difficult as it is steeet parking.

Not crowded, great music, big screen television, nice bathrooms. A bar, great service from the get…read morego. I had the chick n bureau with regular fries. You don't have to ask for extra napkins either.

What a delightful way to celebrate my birthday here! My good friend treated me to the most…read moredelicious dinner and I couldn't have been happier! We sat at the bar and got a fantastic view of the kitchen. Our server was super friendly and patient, and our water glasses were never empty. The food was top notch. I don't know how they make everything taste so comforting yet upscale. Every ingredient was fresh and thoughtfully paired with complimentary items. Honestly I have no notes. Every course was tasty and filling, and the dessert was the perfect ending. I can't wait to come back again!

We had a 3 generation meal (grandpa, parents and 5 year old) at Mama recently and every single one…read moreof us left happy. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and efficient and the prix-fix menu made it simple to decide what to order. The wine list was also extensive and we all enjoyed our drinks - both wine and n/a beverages. We really appreciated the "young guest" option of buttered noodles covered in parmesan cheese - even though the young guest at our table finished mom's gazpacho and "adult" pasta. Will definitely be back again soon!