Haus Of Chefs
410 21st St, Oakland
(510) 224-5385
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The service was atrocious, and I almost got killed by a falling tree next to our table :) more on that later. We waited 40 minutes just to get water, and they messed up our order in multiple ways, bringing us dishes we didn’t order and neglecting the ones we did order. We also never got a second round of waters despite asking repeatedly. I would maybe understand if the restaurant was extremely crowded but it wasn’t at all.
Now to the falling tree. At some point during our dinner, a bunch of customers came in and started moving around the tables. The staff gave them free rein– it looked like they were friends with them. One man, when moving a table, knocked over a tree that was next to my table. Had my boyfriend not caught it, it would have fallen on me and caused some serious damage.
No apology or explanation from the staff. Just business as usual for them, I guess. I thought about addressing them about this, but at that point I was so miserable all I wanted was to get out of there.
Quite the adventure eating here. If you want to want to get a random assortment of dishes completely different from your order AND risk your life while you’re at it, would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
The service my party was provided was the second worst of any dining experience in my life. I have worked as a server at a restaurant before.
6:05: Arrival. We waited at the host “desk” for 10 minutes before anyone came to help seat us for the reservation we had made.
6:35: Waiter comes to our table. We waited more than 20 minutes before anyone came to take our order. No water provided yet.
6:45: Water at last
6:55: Food - no blame to the kitchen, they seemed to be putting food out in a reasonable timeline after orders were taken. We were given an incorrect dish, and missed two side dishes.
7:00: Correct dish provided.
7:20: All food consumed, ready for check.
7:30: Table that was seated 30 minutes after us receive their checks, they’re free to go.
7:35: another party, who seemed to be friends with the staff (speculation so take this with a grain of salt), decided to move a table around, knocking over a fake tree in a pot next to my girlfriend. I managed to catch the tree before it hit her head. A quick sorry was given, but no other comment was granted. No offer of any kind, which while not to be expected, would have been a nice touch in the service department, but, no surprise there.
7:45: We are finally given a check. The waiter stares intently at me as the tip screen shows up. I submit my tip. A screen is displayed: “No paper in printer, please refill to continue.”
7:50: The waiter comes back out with the receipt, we can finally end this experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Our server forgot to refresh our water, we had to ask to get the salad before our food. And still came after our entrees. Also our entrees were cold. Expectations lead to disappointments for this chef. I am a professional chef always looking for great food. Not this time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I stopped by the restaurant on my lunch break and saw they were having a pop-up event (#TrifectaKitchen #SwitchUpMondays).
Chef LC Davis (@thewoodleking23 on IG) was in the kitchen, so I ordered his burger and fries combo. The burger was really good, and the sauce was super tasty!
The chef and the staff were very friendly and had great customer service.
I’ll definitely be coming back, and I’m excited to see what other dishes Chef LC will cook up in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First timer here! They were busy, but luckily seats were available. Even though they were super busy someone came over within a reasonable amount of time and took our drink order. Another person came and took our food order. The staff seemed to work together really well. Everyone was very polite and welcoming. They were able to make things run smoothly, even with lack of staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taco Tuesday and Saturday brunch with Chef Lala are the best. I definitely recommend a reservation if you’re arriving to taco Tuesday after 5pm, it will get crowded quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yoooo quote literally one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. Not a single crumb left on my plate. The ambiance, the drinks, the meal, Chef Lala was incredible. We had the deviled eggs and babyyyy 10/10. I had the blackened chicken and Mac and my husband had a Chef made pasta dish because he is vegetarian. It was quite literally perfection. What an experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited this restaurant for this first time, ordered the salmon omelet special with carmalized potatoes on the side….. OH my goodness. The food was absolutely delicious. Seasoned and cooked to perfection, I hadn’t had a breakfast dish this well made in a very long time. I will be back!
Great chef that night and it was her birthday. Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vibe was RIGHT. The food was daring and delicious. The cocktails were perfectly curated and the service was exemplary. I will be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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More variety on the Sunday menu would be be nice but what they do have a fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ambiance and food. Service is very kind too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taco Tuesday is one of my favorite times To eat at this restaurant! Chef Lala food is absolutely exquisite! Not to mention tasty! But there is one other person that I’m definitely have to give a shout out to “Kia“ the bartender! She’s more than a bartender. She is a mixologist! She literally makes the best Aperol spritz that I have ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve eaten here weekly since the first time I ordered. Chef Lala’s menus are mmmmmmm.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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