Restaurants in San Leandro
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Best Restaurants
“Small space with BIG FLAVOR. Their Beriani is delicious, I’d only suggest (in my opinion) it needs more golden raisins. They use fresh ingredients and all the workers are great too. 🤩”
“wide open atmosphere, excellent food and great service. Found the beer to be of high quality. Build a flight and you will love it!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“A lot of choices to make your own Poke Bowl at affordable price. You cannot go wrong. it was my bf and I'm first time to try it there and know regret at all. Highly recommended. 👍”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Kaisen Don is a true joy. Owned and led by a trained chef from Japan and served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a wide selection of food, not just sushi. They have a very good selection of Sake and beer and offer three sample flights of Sake to let you learn more about the drink. You can always ask for recommendations to go with your meal. We've eaten in and taken out and have never had a bad meal from Kaisen Don. They are a regular stop for my family, and we take friends and family there from time to time as well.”
“We are new to the area and so far have had pizza from Bluebirds twice. First time my husband went and picked it up, the second we ate in. This is some of the best pizza we have ever had and my husband is from Philly. I’ve had pizza in NYC and this was better. Few tables inside but worth eating in, they have an unusual selection of beers and non alcoholic drinks. If you have never had Bluebirds, you have to eat there.”
“Dave’s Hot Chicken never disappoints! The chicken is crispy, juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I love that you can choose your spice level, so there’s something for everyone. The fries and sliders are also really good, and the portions are generous.
The food is fresh, the staff is friendly, and the service is always solid. If you’re a fan of hot chicken, Dave’s is definitely worth checking out. Great food, great flavor, and a fun atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“The Pancit is the bomb. Call ahead first because they make the food fresh”
Outdoor Dining
“Rocky's has been a great place to enjoy for quite a long time. I have enjoyed many different burgers here but I do love the western style with onion rings and bacon and cheese and of course barbecue sauce. I have been here after trips to the Oakland zoo. I have been here with family members that decided to meet here for a great burger and some fries. I've also been here with just a minimal amount of money in my pocket to enjoy a burger and some comfort close to my home neighborhood off of Davis Street. I have to say this place is a hidden gem and if you know it's worth it to go and have a nice burger the way you like it and enjoy your time in San Leandro. It is close to St. Leander's if you are headed there, but it's also really close to most of downtown San Leandro within walking distance which is really enjoyable if you're looking to go up and down East 14th and enjoy all the different businesses of San Leandro has to offer. I really enjoy this place for the flavor and the burgers the way that they're dressed and the size that you can have. It is definitely worth a try.”
“Our favorite ramen place. The man making the ramen and serving us is so nice and always gives us little extras. We’ve tried many ramen places and while we like others, this one is perfect. Love the fact you can order off the tablet. Not too hot and not ever so spicy to the point it’s inedible - which can’t be said for other places around here. Perfect amount of spicy, juicy broth and yummy eggs. If I could rate this place a 10 I would!”
“If you crave an old fashion burger complete with iceberg lettuce this place is for you. Today was my first time there and I went with the cheeseburger, fries and a chocolate shake. The burger was good. Not great but honest. Gave it 7.5. The crinkled fries were mid. Pretty sure they were frozen. I didn't eat em all. Needed salt. The shake was decent and you get a large. Right there i knew it wouldn't be the best shake. For 20 bucks plus tip it was ok. I don't think i got their best. Next time I'm trying the teriyaki burger and chicken. It's a small, side of the road joint that's so close to being incredible.”
“It's basically a storefront at a small business park that serves Mediterranean food and a few American-style items too. The food is fresh and flavorful. However, there is no indoor seating, so it's either a take-out option or there are a few tables and chairs available under a sun sail in the parking lot.”
“Great bar and atmosphere. Was visiting a friend in the area and decided to go after eating Ramon across the street. The bartender did an awesome job with the drinks and had funny convos. Definitely come here for a nice chill spot in San Leandro! Fridays are kareoke nights!!!”
“Angry Fish has become our go to sushi spot. The value to food ratio is immense and the fish quality is a step above most other sushi places at a similar price point. Also their happy hour and rolls are quite a bit more creative than your standard fare. Highly recommend. Staff is also great”
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“Loved the halloumi for starters with fruits to balance the saltiness. The feast for 2 was definitely more than enough for me and my friend, a good option to sample all their meats. I liked the chicken and shrimp the most. The side of rice was surprisingly tasty too and not just plain rice. Staff and service is topnotch and very attentive. The ambiance is very nice. Price is reasonable for what you’re getting. Street parking only but there’s a free parking lot across the street near Safeway. Will definitely come back to try other dishes!”
“Very good food and excellent customer service you feel really welcomed as you come into the restaurant and the atmosphere feels so good the staff are really nice they even offered us a cold drink on the house because it was hot outside you should definitely come and try this place out”
“Lotus Leaf is a fantastic spot for Vietnamese food in San Leandro! The pho was flavorful and comforting, and the fresh spring rolls were delicious. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and full of authentic flavor. The portions were generous, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive. A great place for a casual lunch or dinner, especially if you love pho and Vietnamese cuisine. Definitely worth coming back!”
“Finding high-quality dim sum delivery that doesn't arrive soggy or smashed is rare, but Dim Sum SL absolutely nailed it. Everything was packaged securely, arrived piping hot, and stayed completely intact during transit. If you are looking for the best dim sum takeout in the area, this spot is highly efficient.
The food breakdown:
Shrimp and Chive Fried Dumplings: Easily the highlight of the order. The wrapper had a perfect, crispy golden fry to it without being oily at all. The filling was incredibly flavorful, packed with fresh chives and plump shrimp.
Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow): Excellent execution. The translucent dumpling skin had the perfect chew and didn't tear when picking them up. Inside, they use actual high-quality, whole choice pieces of snap-fresh shrimp instead of a filler paste.
Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Siu Mai): A classic done right. These were savory, juicy, beautifully seasoned, and packed tight with a great balance of pork and shrimp flavor.
Fried Buns: The buns had a good chewy texture—crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The dough has a subtle, mild sweetness to it that pairs perfectly with the savory interior ingredients.
It is incredibly impressive to get restaurant-quality dim sum delivered right to your door without losing any freshness or texture. Everything tasted great. Highly recommended!”
“Harry's Hofbrau is the best restaurant in San Leandro that I've been to bar none!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“The McDonald’s in San Leandro is definitely a standout for the area. It gets very busy—especially before dinner time, but honestly, it’s packed almost any time of day. That said, the customer service is impressive. The staff does a great job keeping the line moving and making sure everyone is taken care of.
We ordered a Happy Meal and asked about specific toys, and the employee was super patient and helpful. Even with the rush, they made sure we got what we needed. The drive-thru can be a bit hectic, so just be patient—but overall, great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“Menu selections are varied and excellent. The minestrone is a very good specialty. Portions are generous. Steaks are excellent and generous in portion size. Breakfast and egg dishes are always consistent. Service is cheerful. Salads are great especially with an Elio’s Greek style dressing..”
Takeout Restaurants
“Came here with my family and the food is absolutely amazing. Very authentic and amazing salsa. If the salsa is good you know the food Is good. The staff are very attentive and make sure your set while you enjoy your food. Best little family restaurant in the area!!”
“I absolutely love Fifth Wheel and have been going almost every Saturday for the past few years with my partner. It started when he moved to the area and we were looking for a new breakfast spot. The other spots just didn't hit the mark, but Fifth Wheel has been consistent. Everyone on staff is so nice and the restaurant is cozy. It's not too big inside, so you may be waiting, but it never takes too long during the peak times on Saturdays. Ordering to go is also a nice and quick option if you don't want to wait.”
“Angry Fish has become our go to sushi spot. The value to food ratio is immense and the fish quality is a step above most other sushi places at a similar price point. Also their happy hour and rolls are quite a bit more creative than your standard fare. Highly recommend. Staff is also great”
“i love this family owned restaurant. I go so much the owner gave me a discount! the service is incredible the food is fresh and tasty the atmosphere is welcoming I love this place”
“The best XLB I ever had. The thickness of the exterior dumpling that holds the delicious pork soup mixture inside is the perfect balance where you can gently and carefully pull it apart from the parchment paper it sits upon without tearing and spilling everywhere, and it is not too soft, not too hard, but perfect. Only someone with a masterful and skilled hand could have done this, and the Chef takes confidence and pride in their dumplings, looking through the glass to see our reaction of that first bite, eagerly awaiting for the joy inside to let loose into a smile and a laugh. I pray that this place never goes out of business. The staff was friendly enough, the environment was clean enough, the decor was cute and simple, there is one restroom, very well stocked and clean, and smells kind of like the very first Yugioh starter pack kit, back when it was just Yugi and Kaiba starter decks. I also had a refreshing berry drink that was worth it. We got XLB classic and crab, pan fried soup dumpling, and the very delicious fresh pea leaves which was worth it's price fully in satisfaction of flavor, vibrantness, and freshness. The flavor of their vinegar and chilli was also not cheap or lacking, but very good in spice level and flavor and vinegariness, which isn't a word, I know, but like come on. This place is so so so good. I need to go again.”
“The sushi here is seriously good - fresh ingredients, creative rolls you won’t find anywhere else. The Fuji Roll? Absolutely delicious. Prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly, even if the vibe inside feels a bit cramped and could use a deeper clean. It’s a small spot, so I’d recommend takeout or delivery over dining in. For the quality of food though, it’s worth it.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Even After devouring my torta all I could say was “ wow that was fire” over and over… I got half steak and half chicharrón , the steak was juicy and flavorful and the chicharrón was phenomenal and had the perfect crunch to go with the soft bolillo roll, all the toppings combined were perfect.. from 1 to 5 stars ⭐️ I give it 10 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️from the customer service, to the wait time to the flavors ?????”
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“Menu selections are varied and excellent. The minestrone is a very good specialty. Portions are generous. Steaks are excellent and generous in portion size. Breakfast and egg dishes are always consistent. Service is cheerful. Salads are great especially with an Elio’s Greek style dressing..”
“I ordered here last week for my whole family. They made their meat so soft compared to other restaurants. Also, they have excellent customers service. They all are very nice and friendly. I only tried Grill Porks and Shrimps Vermicelli. I’ll definitely come to try noodle soup next time. I highly recommend this restaurant. ❤️🥰🍲🍛🥢🍴”
“The sushi here is seriously good - fresh ingredients, creative rolls you won’t find anywhere else. The Fuji Roll? Absolutely delicious. Prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly, even if the vibe inside feels a bit cramped and could use a deeper clean. It’s a small spot, so I’d recommend takeout or delivery over dining in. For the quality of food though, it’s worth it.”
“Nick the Greek is always a spot that's fairly consistent across all of their locations (at least the ones I've been to). It was nice to be greeted when I walked in and the cashier had welcomed me in with a smile. It's been a while since someone welcomed me or my friends into a restaurant with a smile, so this was appreciated. This location also had plenty of seats and since I went during lunch, I could really sit anywhere.”
“Dropped in for some pho and really enjoyed the meal. The service was really great and friendly. Pho- quite delicious. I liked the quality of the goods, the mint and thai basil leaves were very impressive, so fresh and HUGE and tasted great. This place also served their bowls with limes which is funny because I've seen it becoming rarer, where lemons are being substituted and I'm the former so I appreciated that. The cuts of meat were these nice long strips, high quality.
I also got a banh xeo and that things was awesome. Whoever cooked it did so perfectly... nice crunch on the rim, juicy interior. The batter has coconut milk, so each bite is so flavorful. This was my favorite dish. Again, high quality meats and veggies, and huge! Good stuff. Also their coffee has a great condescended milk to coffee ratio, super sweet and rich yum”
“I did a surprise blind door dash delivery from Texas to my grieving family across town where you are locally and they were appreciative, happy and said it was delicious “it made our morning” and “never thought i would be drinking a lavender tea”If we every make it that way I will come try for myself. 🤜🏼🤛🏼 thanks”
“The drinks & food are so delicious! Highly recommend here .. the service is great! Food never disappoints. Visit the bar in both locations, San Leandro & Dublin , drink never disappoint ! :)”
“I was there on 3/24/2020, during the morning senior hours. I WAS BLOWN AWAY AND SO HAPPY, SO IMPRESSED WITH SAFEWAY'S CLEAN AND ORGANIZED STORE. Great job Safeway, I normally shop with you anyway, from now on, NOBODY BUT SAFEWAY WILL GET MY BUSINESS!!”
Cheap Eats
“They just hosted our annual Post-Thanksgiving Dinner. We were a party of 30. So much amazing food, and the service was wonderful. There are some special dishes we ordered that needed to be pre-ordered. “House Special Crab and Curry Crab” did not disappoint. We will definitely be back to try more dishes when we are in town.”
“I love this restaurant!! This place is probably my favorite restaurant I've ever been to. They have so many options and everything on the menu is delicious! Their vegan pies are amazing!! They have an extensive brunch menu with the flexibility of adding a pancake or french toast side dish to your order. I love sweet and savory for brunch but I can never finish those huge breakfasts so this place is perfect for me!! On top of that the cafe is so cute and the staff is so friendly. I loved it so much I went twice during my one week stay!”
“I live in walking distance and I absolutely love this place. The food is excellent, you can smell it down the street to draw you in lol. It's a small corner restaurant with a lovely Spanish culture atmosphere. Super cool owner and staff. Love love this place??
Parking: They also hold events for those who are interested in doing large group events.
Kid-friendliness: Spacey, kid high chairs for the small children.”
“This in n out is INSANELY GOOD!! BY the standards that In N out sets, of which the bar is EXTREMELY high, this particular In n Out is, in my not very humble opinion, without the shadow of a doubt, most definitely, absolutely, and consistently, at the very least, in the TOP 3 NATIONWIDE!!! OMG! How are they so efficient with their drive thru, at the same time as their indoor service. And the workers? Top-notch!! Bathrooms are clean! These guys must be making Billions per year at this location alone! I love it!!”
“That mole is the best around. I’m crazy about moles. I’ve had mole 100 plus places in my 72 years. I think this mole is Mike’s mother receipe. Maybe it goes back further than that. Thank you for having this on the menu. The service as usual is casual, and friendly. The atmosphere reminds me of growing up in El Paso and Juarez.👍”
“I have been going here for years. They have some of the best rolls in town. I always get the dragon roll, E14th roll, and the crunchy roll. So very yummy 😋”
“If you're craving for Japanese in San Leandro or anywhere in the East Bay, this is the spot. Open late night is a fantastic bonus! The quality of food for a place open past 10pm was a great surprise.
The huge menu has something for everyone. Sashimi, specialty sushi rolls, nigiri, ramen, tempura, bento combos, and yakatori! And plenty of beer and sake to wash it all down.”
Latest Reviews
“We had an exceptional experience at the San Leandro BR thanks to their staff member, Paul! He helped us with the purchase of an ice cream cake and went above and beyond providing outstanding customer service! Paul offered us the option of having the cake personalized. We didn’t know that was even possible since it was a smaller size cake. Not only was he able to write Happy Birthday, he even added a name. Astonishingly this young man had beautiful penmanship, AND wrote everything in cursive, SO IMPRESSIVE!!! Thank you, Paul! Your politeness, friendly attitude, and professionalism was so much appreciated!”
“Menu selections are varied and excellent. The minestrone is a very good specialty. Portions are generous. Steaks are excellent and generous in portion size. Breakfast and egg dishes are always consistent. Service is cheerful. Salads are great especially with an Elio’s Greek style dressing..”
Most Popular Restaurants
“This in n out is INSANELY GOOD!! BY the standards that In N out sets, of which the bar is EXTREMELY high, this particular In n Out is, in my not very humble opinion, without the shadow of a doubt, most definitely, absolutely, and consistently, at the very least, in the TOP 3 NATIONWIDE!!! OMG! How are they so efficient with their drive thru, at the same time as their indoor service. And the workers? Top-notch!! Bathrooms are clean! These guys must be making Billions per year at this location alone! I love it!!”
“Food was good as usual! I don’t think the waitress want to wait on me as I had to ask for chips&salsa and to bring my water while I wait for my food. When she finally brought me the food , no silverware and napkins. I went to staging area and tore off some brown paper”
“Dave’s Hot Chicken never disappoints! The chicken is crispy, juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I love that you can choose your spice level, so there’s something for everyone. The fries and sliders are also really good, and the portions are generous.
The food is fresh, the staff is friendly, and the service is always solid. If you’re a fan of hot chicken, Dave’s is definitely worth checking out. Great food, great flavor, and a fun atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
New Restaurants
“Dining place is slightly small and there was no ac on this hot day.
The workers seem like nice ppl.
The salmon kabob plate was great. Salad was delicious, rice done perfectly, and a little salt added to the salmon and it was a filling and tasty dinner for under 25.
Turkish delights were not good.”
“The best XLB I ever had. The thickness of the exterior dumpling that holds the delicious pork soup mixture inside is the perfect balance where you can gently and carefully pull it apart from the parchment paper it sits upon without tearing and spilling everywhere, and it is not too soft, not too hard, but perfect. Only someone with a masterful and skilled hand could have done this, and the Chef takes confidence and pride in their dumplings, looking through the glass to see our reaction of that first bite, eagerly awaiting for the joy inside to let loose into a smile and a laugh. I pray that this place never goes out of business. The staff was friendly enough, the environment was clean enough, the decor was cute and simple, there is one restroom, very well stocked and clean, and smells kind of like the very first Yugioh starter pack kit, back when it was just Yugi and Kaiba starter decks. I also had a refreshing berry drink that was worth it. We got XLB classic and crab, pan fried soup dumpling, and the very delicious fresh pea leaves which was worth it's price fully in satisfaction of flavor, vibrantness, and freshness. The flavor of their vinegar and chilli was also not cheap or lacking, but very good in spice level and flavor and vinegariness, which isn't a word, I know, but like come on. This place is so so so good. I need to go again.”
“Came in late (8:30 on a Sunday). Happy with the hours, location, food and service. Price to taste ratio was within reason, especially given the hours. At that time, parking was pretty easy too. If you find yourself looking for Chinese food later in the evening, keep this spot in consideration.”
“The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable, making recommendations that suited our tastes. The service was great and attentive, live music every Friday is a big +”
“Great bar! Lots of T.V s, great selections, great staff!”
“Kaisen Don is a true joy. Owned and led by a trained chef from Japan and served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a wide selection of food, not just sushi. They have a very good selection of Sake and beer and offer three sample flights of Sake to let you learn more about the drink. You can always ask for recommendations to go with your meal. We've eaten in and taken out and have never had a bad meal from Kaisen Don. They are a regular stop for my family, and we take friends and family there from time to time as well.”