Hi there, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my thoughts on my recent visit to this restaurant. It was my first time, and I was drawn in by the appealing pictures and positive reviews. The photos were indeed accurate – the restaurant is quite lovely. However, I did find the lighting a bit too bright, which gave it more of a cafeteria feel rather than an upscale ambiance. Perhaps adjusting the lighting and keeping the backdoor closed to prevent the cold wind and cigarette smoke from wafting in could enhance the experience. The service was excellent, from the host to the waiter, and possibly the manager or owner. Although, with the restaurant being scarcely occupied, I am curious if the high level of attention would hold up during busier times. As for the food, it was delightful – fresh, tasty, and visually appealing. However, the value for the price left me a bit puzzled. We had a salad with scallops (which were huge and well-cooked), salmon atop risotto (although a modest portion), crab cake appetizer (very tasty), a mocktail, a zero-alcohol beer, and two cappuccinos. The total before tip was $177, and $212 after tip. I didn't pay much attention to the costs of the drinks or coffees, but here's the breakdown on the food: salad with scallops - $37, salmon - $48, crab cakes - $28, totaling $113. Assuming a 10% tax brings the food to $124, which means the mocktail, zero beer, and two cappuccinos amounted to nearly $53. Wow! Aside from the sticker shock and the modest salmon portion, it was a pleasant meal. Whether it was worth the $212 remains to be seen.
Doreen
I saw this restaurant in an email from Open Table. After reading some of the reviews, I decided to make a reservation. I ordered the seafood fettuccine with scallops, prawns and crab. The scallops were cooked to perfection 👌🏽 The prawns were over cooked. Overall, it was a good dish. We also tried the calamari which was good. I would return to try another dish.
Judy
Whoever does the cooking here knows how to cook. Once again imaginative seafood cooked just right. I had Day Boat scallops which were very tender - a truly mean feat of cooking a dish that can easily get rubbery. My friends, who are steak eaters, both had the T-bone. They've had it before and look forward to it each time. Although we didn't mention that two people at the table were having birthdays, they saw them unwrapping gifts and brought out two tasting dessert plates with sparklers gratis. The service was very attentive without being obtrusive. Our water glasses got filled and when we needed a waiter he showed up. The room itself is nice and airy and, though we stuck around chatting, they were fine with us staying. This is a great place for a special night out in Alameda.
Rudy
Very nice restaurant, food was excellent and restaurant setting is very nice. Cocktails were very good however the bar service was a bit slow. Overall service was good. I definitely recommend this spot.
Craig
We tried our first experience at Ceron on Wednesday (9/3) at 5:15 pm. My wife & I are 71 yrs. & have eaten in a lot of fine restaurants around the world. I am really picky about the service and food when we go out to eat. Our waiter (Jesus) was just outstanding (very attentive, friendly, classy & gave us great service). The look, feel and ambience was really good. The food was the star! We share all the plates that we order. We started with the clam chowder. OMG! The flavors were incredible! We then had the pumpkin salad that was very good. For the main course we got the seafood pasta. Again, OMG! It was perfectly cooked with a cream sauce to die for. The shrimp and scallops were as tender as they could be. For dessert we had the Strawberry Shortcake (with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and Grand Marnier. Again OMG! Delicious. We splurged and ordered a bottle of the 2015 Roederer Estate, L'Ermitage, Anderson Valley sparkling wine ($135). It is fairly priced & it matched perfectly with our meal. This is as close as you'll get to a Michelin starred restaurant that hasn't received one yet.
LoriAnn
Ceron Kitchen is truly a hidden gem. It's a beautiful restaurant with a unique menu, and a very professional staff. We ordered quite a few dishes, all were excellent in taste and presentation. Dining at Ceron provided us with a lovely experience.
Coron
A beautiful experience!! Great food and service! Ambience is excellent, perfect for a date night ❤️
Mel
We ordered a salad, a soup, and the shellfish plate with pasta. They were all good but I found the soup too salty. Salad was excellent. The shellfish were very fresh and high quality. The room is vast and table well spaced. Great eating ambience. Service was first rate. Very enjoyable.
Victor
Beautifully designed, the space in the restaurant was delightful. The restaurant was very uncrowded and thus we three diners had our choice of seating. The wait-staff were exceptionally attentive and personable from he time we entered until we departed. The food was prepared wonderfully. It was tasty. The restaurant is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for IMO. A+
Carolyn
Absolutely loved the atmosphere and attentiveness of the staff. The Ube martini was what was recommended to me and it was ok. We had the lamb and it was delicious and perfectly cooked medium rare and was paired with a risotto. We also opted for the wedge salad that was delicious. Overall the food was fantastic! I wish I had more cocktail drinks to comment, but the food speaks for itself.
There were 9 of us celebrating a birthday. One of the attendees was a two year old, who was comfortable going from chair to chair to visit with all of us. The vibe is comfortable and relaxed. The timing of the courses being brought to the table was perfect. The waiter was attentive. Food and drinks were excellent. We will definitely be back.
Lisa
Service is outstanding as is the food and drinks. Ask for the El Sueno. Not on the menu anymore but it is delicious
Ronnita
The atmosphere was very nice. It was early, so not crowded at all. The food was delicious with a great presentation. Enjoyable evening.
Shaye
Incredible staff that made our large party's experience great from top to bottom. They were very intentional and considerate in their service and the food was delicious! Great variety and reasonable prices for atmosphere.
Mitzie
We had lobster fettuccine, crab cakes, seafood chowder and affogatos for dessert. The fettuccine included an entire lobster - wow! All the dishes were great and the staff was courteous and attentive. Pretty expensive. If I did not care about the cost I would eat here a lot. Given the price we will save it for very special events.
Hi there, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my thoughts on my recent visit to this restaurant. It was my first time, and I was drawn in by the appealing pictures and positive reviews. The photos were indeed accurate – the restaurant is quite lovely. However, I did find the lighting a bit too bright, which gave it more of a cafeteria feel rather than an upscale ambiance. Perhaps adjusting the lighting and keeping the backdoor closed to prevent the cold wind and cigarette smoke from wafting in could enhance the experience. The service was excellent, from the host to the waiter, and possibly the manager or owner. Although, with the restaurant being scarcely occupied, I am curious if the high level of attention would hold up during busier times. As for the food, it was delightful – fresh, tasty, and visually appealing. However, the value for the price left me a bit puzzled. We had a salad with scallops (which were huge and well-cooked), salmon atop risotto (although a modest portion), crab cake appetizer (very tasty), a mocktail, a zero-alcohol beer, and two cappuccinos. The total before tip was $177, and $212 after tip. I didn't pay much attention to the costs of the drinks or coffees, but here's the breakdown on the food: salad with scallops - $37, salmon - $48, crab cakes - $28, totaling $113. Assuming a 10% tax brings the food to $124, which means the mocktail, zero beer, and two cappuccinos amounted to nearly $53. Wow! Aside from the sticker shock and the modest salmon portion, it was a pleasant meal. Whether it was worth the $212 remains to be seen.
I saw this restaurant in an email from Open Table. After reading some of the reviews, I decided to make a reservation. I ordered the seafood fettuccine with scallops, prawns and crab. The scallops were cooked to perfection 👌🏽 The prawns were over cooked. Overall, it was a good dish. We also tried the calamari which was good. I would return to try another dish.
Whoever does the cooking here knows how to cook. Once again imaginative seafood cooked just right. I had Day Boat scallops which were very tender - a truly mean feat of cooking a dish that can easily get rubbery. My friends, who are steak eaters, both had the T-bone. They've had it before and look forward to it each time. Although we didn't mention that two people at the table were having birthdays, they saw them unwrapping gifts and brought out two tasting dessert plates with sparklers gratis. The service was very attentive without being obtrusive. Our water glasses got filled and when we needed a waiter he showed up. The room itself is nice and airy and, though we stuck around chatting, they were fine with us staying. This is a great place for a special night out in Alameda.
Very nice restaurant, food was excellent and restaurant setting is very nice. Cocktails were very good however the bar service was a bit slow. Overall service was good. I definitely recommend this spot.
We tried our first experience at Ceron on Wednesday (9/3) at 5:15 pm. My wife & I are 71 yrs. & have eaten in a lot of fine restaurants around the world. I am really picky about the service and food when we go out to eat. Our waiter (Jesus) was just outstanding (very attentive, friendly, classy & gave us great service). The look, feel and ambience was really good. The food was the star! We share all the plates that we order. We started with the clam chowder. OMG! The flavors were incredible! We then had the pumpkin salad that was very good. For the main course we got the seafood pasta. Again, OMG! It was perfectly cooked with a cream sauce to die for. The shrimp and scallops were as tender as they could be. For dessert we had the Strawberry Shortcake (with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and Grand Marnier. Again OMG! Delicious. We splurged and ordered a bottle of the 2015 Roederer Estate, L'Ermitage, Anderson Valley sparkling wine ($135). It is fairly priced & it matched perfectly with our meal. This is as close as you'll get to a Michelin starred restaurant that hasn't received one yet.
Ceron Kitchen is truly a hidden gem. It's a beautiful restaurant with a unique menu, and a very professional staff. We ordered quite a few dishes, all were excellent in taste and presentation. Dining at Ceron provided us with a lovely experience.
A beautiful experience!! Great food and service! Ambience is excellent, perfect for a date night ❤️
We ordered a salad, a soup, and the shellfish plate with pasta. They were all good but I found the soup too salty. Salad was excellent. The shellfish were very fresh and high quality. The room is vast and table well spaced. Great eating ambience. Service was first rate. Very enjoyable.
Beautifully designed, the space in the restaurant was delightful. The restaurant was very uncrowded and thus we three diners had our choice of seating. The wait-staff were exceptionally attentive and personable from he time we entered until we departed. The food was prepared wonderfully. It was tasty. The restaurant is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for IMO. A+
Absolutely loved the atmosphere and attentiveness of the staff. The Ube martini was what was recommended to me and it was ok. We had the lamb and it was delicious and perfectly cooked medium rare and was paired with a risotto. We also opted for the wedge salad that was delicious. Overall the food was fantastic! I wish I had more cocktail drinks to comment, but the food speaks for itself.
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There were 9 of us celebrating a birthday. One of the attendees was a two year old, who was comfortable going from chair to chair to visit with all of us. The vibe is comfortable and relaxed. The timing of the courses being brought to the table was perfect. The waiter was attentive. Food and drinks were excellent. We will definitely be back.
Service is outstanding as is the food and drinks. Ask for the El Sueno. Not on the menu anymore but it is delicious
The atmosphere was very nice. It was early, so not crowded at all. The food was delicious with a great presentation. Enjoyable evening.
Incredible staff that made our large party's experience great from top to bottom. They were very intentional and considerate in their service and the food was delicious! Great variety and reasonable prices for atmosphere.
We had lobster fettuccine, crab cakes, seafood chowder and affogatos for dessert. The fettuccine included an entire lobster - wow! All the dishes were great and the staff was courteous and attentive. Pretty expensive. If I did not care about the cost I would eat here a lot. Given the price we will save it for very special events.
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