Restaurants in Alameda

“We come here fairly often and really enjoy the food (steak frites, burger, burrata and salads are amazing) and cocktails. Unfortunately every time the thing we lament is the wine selection - neither of us have ever had a wine here we enjoyed, and we’re fairly easy to please with middle of the road options. The dessert menu always seems to focus on a lot of tarts, which isn’t our jam so we never have tried dessert despite many trips here. If they updated their wine menu this place would easily be five stars and my favorite restaurant on the island.”

“The greatest fried chicken sandwiches in the Bay Area, maybe the entire state. The citric hot is the greatest but they’re all outstanding. And the proprietor is a really nice guy too. He really cares about your experience”

“The food was great, the service was excellent, I was very satisfied”

“A very niched omakase place in alameda. Small but very nice atmosphere with quality plates. The Japanese chef was very friendly and humorous, and we were glad to try this place.”

“Everything we’ve had here is so delicious!!! Our faves are the Tom Kha soup, BMV platter, Pad Kee Mao, Chicken Satay, and Mango sticky rice dessert…all so very yummy!!!”

“Wonderful hospitality and warmth coming from the Host Ty Do letting me know more about the Cambodian culture. And BIG Wow on the Sea Food dish: 637. SALMON IN GARLIC BASIL WINE SAUCE : Poached salmon topped w/ roasted garlic, basil, & black mushroom in reduced wine sauce. It's divine! It's my new hot restaurant spot in The Little Town of Alameda.”

“Perfectly temperatures dark roast makes the 9am leisurely cup all the kick you need to your day, although the delicious options on the menu may keep you until lunch. Thanks for the Dark Brew, Coffee Cultures! <3 ☕️ <3”

“Final date night before flight home tomorrow. Sausage plate. The British bangers are super flavorful and juicy, goes great with the spicy mustard sauce! The bratwurst is perfect with the kraut and horseradish. The smoked bison is a bit on the dry and spicy side. Reminds me of a Slim Jim. I wish I tasted more bison, but it's still good. The herbed goat cheese and lavash bread is to die for! The herbs are perfectly balanced with the cheese and spreads so easily on the bread!All paired perfectly with Zin-phomaniac red wine!”

“Very good main dish (salmon raviolis in lemon cream sauce) and sides. So many delicious dishes to choose from! The only negative was the blood orange cheesecake. The flavor was excellent, but texture was rubbery, like it had been sitting around awhile. The entire top layer slipped off....”

“Great prices! Love this place fabulous memories 💕”

“Great variety of tasty dishes on the menu and the food was delicious! I loved the “secret” specials - you need to ask to find out what they are. Fun cocktail options. And, all of the dessert options were awesome! My fav was the cheeseburger - YUM! I would definitely go back!”

“Thrilled to have a one-stop Indian store in Alameda! I'm so excited to have discovered a comprehensive Indian store in Alameda, conveniently stocked with all the essentials we need.

The store offers an impressive range of food options, including delicious home-style North Indian dishes that remind me of authentic flavors. This has been a lifesaver, especially during our kitchen renovation when cooking at home was a challenge.

Previously, we had to travel to Fremont for small items, but now we can find everything we need right here in our own town! Kudos to the store for catering to the local Indian community's needs and providing a welcoming shopping experience. I'm grateful for the convenience and variety they offer, and I look forward to continued patronage.
Only one little suggestion to keep some Indian veggies including curry leaves , green chilies etc”

“The best place ever. Love them ❤️ 💕”

“Super friendly staff and generous portions! I got the spring rolls with tofu and avocado added and my parter got the tofu and mushroom banh mi (with avocado instead of mayo, since we're both vegan.) Both very delicious. Also wanted to try the spicy seitan sandwich but didn't see it as an option until later – next time!

Dietary restrictions: For vegan options they have tofu offerings, and can sub in avocado instead of mayo. Also a spicy seitan sandwich but not sure if that's going to be a permanent menu item.”

“Always friendly, with great sandwiches and hot food. Also love that they have a selection of imported Italian foods!”

“Amazing Owner, beautiful atmosphere and thee most delicious food. All around a 10/10!”

“The food and service were great. Fast, kind, and delicious. The interior space is definitely not a 5 atar dining experience. But for a place to sit and eat breakfast, it was fine. The selection was good, and the pastries were clearly made fresh. They did a great job making the food and drinks we ordered. Would definitely go back again.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly breakfast options. Donuts, bagels, cinnamon rolls, etc.”

“The cook came out to chat with us! Yummy food!”

“Was at the park with my family and decided to stop by for a drink. I ordered a Mocha Frappuccino with Almond milk and it's super delicious! The drink was so good, my husband and I drank it too fast before I could get a before photo. The owner was very kind and friendly, she made us feel at home, 10/10 all around!”

“Dietary restrictions: Protien style is no bun. The lettuce wrap was perfect as I don't do grains.

Dog option was perfect for my pittie. Just patties w/out seasoning!”

“Great food and service. Nice decor”

“Really love this place ! Food is delicious! Outdoor dining is refreshing.”

“The staff here are AMAZING! Is this a dive bar? Yes. Are they gonna look at you funny is you try to order a speciality cocktail that you’re used to getting downtown San Francisco? Yep. But that’s the whole point, you’re here to drink traditional and familiar fantastic drinks! I started coming here with friends a while back and over time many of the bartenders and other employees became like friends! As a woman I always felt safe as they had their eye on everything going on, and I always had a blast anytime I came. Specifically, Peppi and Michelle, really went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. I had to move away and they spent money out of their own pockets to throw my a going away party at the bar. I have never experienced a closeness like this to an establishment where I’m a guest, and it was very appreciated. I am moved away now and very much miss the service and atmosphere I had at Lucky 13!”

“Outdoor dining in heart of Alameda”

“Excellent Food and service !”

“My favorite place to visit in Alameda California hands down! Excellent wine 🍷 to choose from and a very nice atmosphere! I did karaoke on Thursday and I had a absolutely wonderful time when they had a live Dj playing Excellent music. It's definitely A MUST VISIT!! THAT CLASSY OLDSKOOL BIRTHDAY PARTY BASH WAS THE BOMB!”

“We had dinner there tonight (3/14/24) for the first time and we will be back. Two of the most interesting and truly delicious sandwiches we have ever eaten. I can't remember what mine was called, but it had chicken (roasted perfectly), sauerkraut, cheese and other awesome stuff on a grilled rye bread that was excellent. My bride had the turkey sandwich and loved it. But the star of the show were the Tater Tots. Perfectly crisp with BBQ sauce to dip them in and then into some wonderful real bacon bits. Every tot stayed crisp from the first to the last. The meal was worth every penny and more. Get into the Alameda location and try it. You won't be sorry. PS: The only bad part for me is that we live in Seattle and won't be back down until May. But you can bet I will be eating here then.”

“Great location and selection of food and the selection is expanding from what I hear! Kid friendly and a great place to have birthday parties, happy hours, or for any reason. Indoor and outdoor seating options (dog friendly outdoors). They also have lots of TVs for MMA, European, Cricket, and all sports fanatics, inclusive of Baseball, Basketball, and Football! VJ’s also has a FULL COCKTAIL BAR! Great beer selection as well! The owner and his staff are all great. Come by and check out VJ’s! It’s next to the UPS Store at Marina Village.”

“The taste is very good, I will go there again next time.”

“Webster street sure has changed since Alameda was a Navy town! Places like the Sandwich Board have replaced Navy bars, girly joints and tattoo shops that fronted for other things that go bump-bump!
So, I whipped into the Sandwich Board to see if anything looked the same...it doesn't, but I'll tell you what..The Sandwich Board kicks out a screaming good sandwich! ☆☆☆☆☆”

“Tempura, so crispy. Miso cod, sake toro. I also would like to to recommend the different tastings like the nigiri tasting, the sashimi tasting and also the salmon tasting. They also have raw oysters presented in Japanese style, so good.”

“I just ordered from here yesterday and today I had to order again me and my husband LOVED IT. When I say the best food I had in a long time. Thank you for your services and good amazing food. It really touched our soul. My new favorite place to eat.”

“Delicious beef noodle soup and beef noodles with black bean sauce. The owner is very friendly and recommended the hand cut noodles which were excellent. Fast service!”

“The restaurant only for the reason of speaking another language within it the employees take Gonchi out of you is Can by the hair also they steal your belongings we made a case for the police”

“Very good meal, service was great, I'll definitely be back.”

“This place serves joy by the cup and happiness by the bite. The coffee? Bold enough to turn any morning around. The tea? A perfect hug in a mug, no matter the weather. And the pastries? Golden, flaky bites of pure magic that might just ruin other desserts for you. The vibe is cozy, the staff is friendly, and my taste buds are still doing a happy dance. 10/10, would abandon my kitchen for this place again.”

“I love this place, best meatball sandwich I have had in years. Thanks Brian.👍”

“Delicious! I recommend to any wine worthy connoisseur!”

“The food was great, the service was excellent, I was very satisfied”

“One of the BEST food places in alameda and one of my favorite chinese takeouts in the oakland area. So good, freshly made, the staff are always super kind. and so SPEEDY! we go once a month and it is always stellar”

“Food was great. Friendly staff and Well trained. Manager Bianca was very professional n knowledgeable on all the food recommended with details. Must try. Will be back again ! 💜💜🍷🍷”

“Good food, friendly server.”

“Food is always excellent! And the staff is always amazingly friendly and wonderful!”

“Great burger and truffle fries. Its a great spot on fridays for karaoke.”

“John Henry was at the register today and was simply a DELIGHT to interact with- super upbeat and cheery”

“I’m new to Cali so it was my first time trying Jack in the Box, but I can honestly say this is my favorite fast food restaurant. The prices are little high, but the food is good when it’s fresh and hot!

I got the the double Jack burger with cheese, two tacos, fries and French toast sticks. I had to sample it all. The ladies at the counter were very friendly. It was a mostly clean restaurant—no one else dining in but me. The only thing though is the bathrooms at this location. Because of the homeless population it was very nasty. Other than that, this is one of the better locations I’ve been at!”

“Great crew, very nice and fast, great food for the 3am munchies. You can tell they appreciate the customers. My obsession with mocha ice coffees has ended, now it's Jack's mango ice tea.”

“Fantastic sandwiches at this classic Italian deli 😋”

“Enjoyed the different meals thoroughly. Have had the Chicken Curry Rice Bowl, the Spicy Chicken Ramen Bowl, Bulgogi, and a few other dishes. Easy to become a repeat customer”

“Great place & cakes!”

“As a Colombian-American that grew up in Miami, I did not think I was going to find good Colombian food in the Bay. Macondo has emphatically shown me I was wrong. Beyond the amazing soups, baked goods, Colombian soda, and arepas, this place has a warmth other spots wish you could bottle. I hope you do yourself a favor and try it for yourself.”

“Chicken and waffles ? ? on point as always. I think I’ll try dinner next time.”

“I order my Highwire Coffee online, being that I live in Nevada City. While I love my local Foxhound Coffee, I found that Highwire's 'Bauhaus' coffee is beyond exceptional and I have to have both Bauhaus and my local coffee in order to function properly!😍☕️”

“Great food and service. My earring came off during dinner and I didn’t discover that it was missing until I got home. I called the next day and they went out of their way to find my favorite Christmas earring.”

“First time here and probably last time too. I hella liked how the inside was decorated reminded me of a restaurant in Japan. Kinda disappointed though. I hella love sushi. But the sushi selection was small. Nothing caught my eye. The only thing I did enjoy with my meal was the ikura. The waitress’s don’t even check up on you to see how your doing. We we’re seated all the way in the back. I asked for more water and it never came. And for those 2 reasons I won’t come back.”

“Nice clean location in Downtown Alameda. Spacious and clean. Everyone was civil keeping conversations low.”

“After trying tahina, I don't think that I will be returning to my go-to Falafel spot anymore. Tahina offers a variety of vegan options that are clearly labelled on the menu such as; eggplant dip, a trio of hummus (cilantro, regular, and red pepper), fries, chickpea salad, and more. You can either go for a plate, salad, or gyro/wrap but I decided to go with the plant based lamb plate given that's something I do not frequently see at other Mediterranean spots. The "lamb" skewers were delicious as was the chickpea salad and cilantro hummus that I ordered as sides. Not pictured but I had a side of fries and they were seasoned with mediterranean seasonings & paired well with a cilantro dipping sauce. The plus of this is that it's actually affordable to eat here and the portions are big!”

“Faction Brewing is a wonderful, local brewery! On a perfect day, enjoy a beer or cider on their patio overlooking the San Francisco Bay and city skyline. Catch it on a gloomier day and you can still enjoy a crafted beverage in their large indoor spaces. We host our annual donation drive here in the spring and the staff is always so fantastic. Highly recommend Faction Brewing!”

“Favorite coffee shop in Alameda! Everything from food, delicious coffee always and their continued support for local artists!”

“love it for a afternoon treat w the kiddos”

“Great view of Coast Guard island !”

“We initially tried to come here on a Friday at 7 PM but there seemed to be a long wait so we decided to check it out on a Wednesday and we only had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table. This location was originally a Taco Bell, but I love the atmosphere there, friendly, good service and comforting food! It's a cozy place perfect for a cold wintry day to have your own little boiling hot pot of tasty broth and hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals! Hubby ordered the Lau Pork Bone Marrow and I had the Lau Oxtail. I ordered the Oxtail without the tripe, just more oxtail! The hot pot came out boiling with oxtail and beef balls. All I had to do was cook the egg noodles, taro, tofu, cabbage, veggies into the soup as there was plenty of delicious oxtail and meat balls in the delicious broth! Great for a bone chilling night! Next time I'd love to try the shaken beef!”

“Delicious chai latte. Thank you for having a wheelchair accessible front door and space!

Wheelchair accessibility: Front door, main space and restroom all accessible! Great space”

“Awesome experience and great food.”

“We love Papa Murphy’s. The pizza is reasonably priced and delicious. We ordered
On the app and it doesn’t allow for modifications such as more cheese or no green peppers. I may have missed something but we highly recommend Pappa Murphy’s”

“Haven't eaten at this venue for about 3 and a half years. I was happy to see it was still open. I came here for the PHO. As 3 and a half years ago it had the same great taste. Price increased but that was expected. I will continue to come here to this small venue everytime I come visit.”

“Tasty vegan burrito with tofu and vegetables, generous portions, comes with chips. The burrito does leak a bit due to the tofu and pico de gallo, so you should eat it over a plate and have a fork ready.

Also thank you for having vegan options!! ? Especially within walking distance of the research park - made my day. Will definitely come back!

Vegetarian options: Clearly labeled vegan items

Dietary restrictions: Has vegan options”

“Yummy benedicts and house coffee. I love the presence of Filipino elements in the menu (fried chix silog, lumpia, longganisa, turon). Great ambience. One of my favorites in Alameda.”

“Cute little restaurant + ice cream roll shoppe. Great, fast service.
Loved the selection for rolled ice cream. My husband and I got a oreo combination. Yum!”

“Perfect every time we go! 👍”

“If they would stop using MSG in their food, I'd be a frequent customer.”

“Very sad they stopped the farmers market. Lines in Pleasanton more than often had 50+ people waiting, so there was plenty of revenue to be made there.”

“I remember going to another branch and having a really delicious meal.Came here and found it!!!I was happy to go in and have lunch.I feel like this place tastes even better!!!Please come here two or three times♡Healing time after a long time?”

“las personas muy amigables con los niños...comida riquísima y muy buena presentación”

“Sus elados estan buenisimos”

“They have delicious food and drinks. I got the house special vermicelli bowl and it was so delicious and it even came with fish sauce. I also had the french fries and a can of coconut juice which were really good.

At the table they have a bottle of sriracha sauce, a bottle of hoisin suace, and a clear container of what I assume is chili oil with a little spoon to serve it.

The server is nice. There are lots of tvs for watching sports and some cool lights on the wall. There are plenty of tables with a booth on one side and chairs on the other. There is also a bar that faces 3 tvs.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian entrees and appetizers.

Parking: It is in the downtown area, so you can park in front of if or across the street or nearby.

Kid-friendliness: It is not kid-friendly, it is a bar.”

“Spacious sitting area. Great art work. The chicken Katsu was lightly breaded and very tender inside. Tempura was tasty. Lots of options for combos. Ramen was tasty but wish the soup a little hotter temperature. The miso soup was also not hot and only lukewarm. Best thing was the cream donuts as desserts on the house. It was so good that I bought several more bigger size donuts to go. The strawberry flavor ones were excellent.”

“The black and blu burger was the tallest burger I’ve ever eaten, and it was delicious!”

“Unique Special Order Cakes. Made my granddaughter's 16th heart shaped Birthday cake and she was totally pleased with the results. It matched her wishes exactly. Cupcakes were super delish! Thank you Rosanna for all your help!”

“My Mother and I enjoy eating here periodically. She loves their thick, Belgian waffles while I usually opt for the sausage only or sausage and mushroom omelet with tater tots. I cannot eat the entire omelet so I take half of it home for breakfast the next day. Service is quick and friendly and prices are reasonable. A nice, low-key gem in Alameda.”

“Was looking for a place to eat on my birthday new years day, my stepbro picked it out, he said he ate there 20 yrs ago, I was reluctant as it looked outdated and empty,but I was surprised when the food came in quickly, the staff was friendly and the plates of food were huge! I kept asking my bro if he accidentally ordered family size, nope. We ordered egg rolls, 1 order must have had 10 pieces! Delicious spare ribs, wonton soup, honey walnut prawns (jumbo!) Mongolian beef, they gave us almond cookies instead of fortune, that was a nice change,there was so much food leftover to take home, I'll be going back, I don't know how they can afford to give so much for so little $, very reasonable.the only thing was the place was so cold, we were both freezing. no heat!”

“my favorite Mexican restaurant. great food, super friendly and consistent. been going here for almost 15 years.”

“Delicious food!! The atmosphere here is great and all the staff is super friendly! Would recommend one of the top places in alameda for tacos and burritos!! 🌯 10/10”

“Greatest neighborhood bar in the neighborhood😅 Dog friendly too!”

“If you're looking for a cool, funky-phresh, time capsule, of an old-schoolish bar with tons of Alameda history, (part of it was literally a horse stable decades ago) then the Boathouse is definitely your place. Great selection of beers, and classic cocktails. Great bar food, and plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is right. The owners are locals and are really committed to the community. It's actually the best damn neighborhood bar in Alameda, bar none!

Vegetarian options: The veggie chilli is hella good!”

“Love the classic hot dogs. Tony also has many special dogs to offer the whole family! On top of that, a very nice guy”

“LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. seriously, the best salad place I've been to. They load you up with the greens for a reasonable price, and it's delicious! The other things sold there are also delicious, but the salads are on another level. Could not recommend this more.

Vegetarian options: All of the salads can be made vegetarian, and most of the sides and soups are vegetarian.”

“Nice little place that they're fixing up. The staff were nice and quick to make my coffee. The Vietnamese coffee is a bit less bitter than elsewhere - quite tasty.”

“As the namesake implies, it's just your average blue collar type 'corner' bar, and that's part of the charm. Not trendy, not bougie, great modern jukebox with priority streaming of your favorite songs, for a slight fee of course. Would you have ever imagined that one day your childhood jukebox experiences that forged statements like "ugh, who put this one on? they probably already left and now we have to listen to this cr@p before our song" and to further shape our complaint into creative criticisms to "one day manifest our desired wishes for the day we could override and be played next"... Well friends that day had come! Ok, it's been around a while now but I don't go out very often so it's new news to me and you know what Gary Gnew said? " No gnews, is good gnews, this is Gary Gnew, goodnight". The peeps are mellow, the drafts are cold, they have a decent billiard table with a sign up board (formerly this was a couple quarters shoved under the lip on the table) and it's only $1.00 a game and there isn't some hot shot hogging the table making themselves feel good by running the table against people just trying to have a good time.”

“I came here for my 27th birthday today, not only were the staff friendly. The breakfast was great, along with the Chai Latte with Oatmilk. I will come back here, great customer service.”

“Amazing! Food drinks and views”

“Make Your way to the SWELL some Day”

“Chicken and waffles ? ? on point as always. I think I’ll try dinner next time.”

“My Mother and I enjoy eating here periodically. She loves their thick, Belgian waffles while I usually opt for the sausage only or sausage and mushroom omelet with tater tots. I cannot eat the entire omelet so I take half of it home for breakfast the next day. Service is quick and friendly and prices are reasonable. A nice, low-key gem in Alameda.”

“Was looking for a place to eat on my birthday new years day, my stepbro picked it out, he said he ate there 20 yrs ago, I was reluctant as it looked outdated and empty,but I was surprised when the food came in quickly, the staff was friendly and the plates of food were huge! I kept asking my bro if he accidentally ordered family size, nope. We ordered egg rolls, 1 order must have had 10 pieces! Delicious spare ribs, wonton soup, honey walnut prawns (jumbo!) Mongolian beef, they gave us almond cookies instead of fortune, that was a nice change,there was so much food leftover to take home, I'll be going back, I don't know how they can afford to give so much for so little $, very reasonable.the only thing was the place was so cold, we were both freezing. no heat!”

“Dietary restrictions: Protien style is no bun. The lettuce wrap was perfect as I don't do grains.

Dog option was perfect for my pittie. Just patties w/out seasoning!”

“Chicken and waffles ? ? on point as always. I think I’ll try dinner next time.”

“We went here on a Saturday afternoon so we just missed the lunch rush. The location is great, it’s next to the beach so we walked after we ate. The staff were attentive, accommodating and friendly. The food was satisfactory, we only ordered the basic sushi menu just to get a taste of the cooking and it didn’t disappoint. The next table ordered a really nice sushi design menu and it looked good. We’re definitely coming back!”

“Food was great. Friendly staff and Well trained. Manager Bianca was very professional n knowledgeable on all the food recommended with details. Must try. Will be back again ! 💜💜🍷🍷”

“El arroz frito está delicioso y sus vegetales 🥒!!”

“We visited Alameda in April to attend a celebration of life for a family member that we lost suddenly. Our family was in town from all over the country, and we found Cafe Jolie Petit near our hotel. They took such great care of us, fed us meals on three or four consecutive days, and we could not have asked for better service or food during an emotional time. Pastries (Koiugn Amann!), Monte Cristo, and the coffee bar were our favorites, but everything we had was delicious. We hope to be back for happier circumstances at some point, and definitely will return!”

“Recently, I ordered takeout from this restaurant through DoorDash and it was not correct—I called the restaurant but the manager working that night seemed indifferent about my concern. Yesinia, the business manager for Applebee’s International, called me directly to resolve the issue. She was so pleasant to converse with! She took time to explain their process with orders that come through a 3rd party company, and she listened intently to my experience, and was apologetic on behalf of the company. She then offered a resolution that I agreed with. Within a matter of minutes, Yesinia took care of it and I am satisfied with the outcome. Thank you Yesinia! Because of this interaction with her, I am no longer disgruntled, and I look forward to my next meal at Applebee’s! She’s 5 star and is truly committed to customer satisfaction.”

“The food was great, the service was excellent, I was very satisfied”

“Love their Espresso Buckwheat cookies. A must try!”

“Super friendly staff and generous portions! I got the spring rolls with tofu and avocado added and my parter got the tofu and mushroom banh mi (with avocado instead of mayo, since we're both vegan.) Both very delicious. Also wanted to try the spicy seitan sandwich but didn't see it as an option until later – next time!

Dietary restrictions: For vegan options they have tofu offerings, and can sub in avocado instead of mayo. Also a spicy seitan sandwich but not sure if that's going to be a permanent menu item.”

“las personas muy amigables con los niños...comida riquísima y muy buena presentación”

“Seems like this used to be a Bober in the past cuz everything is hella pink. Pretty clean establishment. The drinks are alright. Slightly disappointed they don't offer no ice option for their classic milk tea options. Oh, they also have mochi donuts.”

“The cook came out to chat with us! Yummy food!”

“Awesome experience and great food.”

“This tea garden is a charming place with a peaceful atmosphere. I ordered a sustainably sourced tea and the pot was beautifully presented on a quirky display stand - a real delight! The salmon toast was rich and flavourful and clearly made with high quality ingredients. However, compared to other fair trade options nearby, I enjoyed my visit and would happily return for a special treat!”