Great venue for all types of parties. Just had a baby shower there and the place was perfect. Nice…read moresize building nothing crazy big but it worked out plus the outside benches and tables came in handy. There is a private park there for kids to play also

I've used them before. This venue is more for kids birthdays or baby showers. Easy access, nice…read moresize kitchen, and great management.

A great vintage venue for classy events. Weddings. Parties. High Tea. Bridal Showers. Baby showers…read more Family and friends gatherings. Aka Best house is a hidden gem in the heart of San Leandro. Full kitchen and nice hall w stage an add on to the back of the beautiful house.

Great for repass or somber occasion. But do not celebrate here. Out of touch staff who are not at…read moreall welcoming. Throughout the event staff was grumpy and rude with short and hostile answers to basic guest inquiries. Told to keep quiet because of the neighbors before 10 on a weekend. Maybe a great place to mourn but not for joy.

Date: 8/3/2022 Time: 3:00 PM 72° Sunny…read more Purpose of visit: Definitely not for 18 holes of golf. Several of my classmates and I are here for a meeting with the organizer (Anavenessa A) of weddings and events. It is also to finalize a contract with Anavenessa to host a reunion at this venue. The room for our reunion is spacious and can hold a group of 120 people. Besides having a dance floor, the package deal includes dinner and deejay. My husband and I have been here for a retirement party over five years ago. We enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious. The deejay did a fine job in entertaining us. Our reunion, which is two years overdue is a 52/52 one. Fifty-two years out of high school and most of us are born in 1952. Our reunion will be in November and here's hoping that it will be a memorable one. We committee members have another followup meeting with Anavenessa to confirm menu selection, other miscellaneous issue and answering any further inquiries.

My husband and I regret having our wedding here. I waited months to write this review in hopes that…read moremy anger would subside but I just get more upset the more I think about how poorly this team handled our wedding. I will preface by saying we were refunded a small portion of what we paid due to the numerous errors made by Fairview Metropolitan. We had around 5 meetings here for wedding planning. Each time, the venue tent was so eloquently set up for the weddings or quinces hours in advance. I had so much confidence that our wedding would be treated the same, but it was sloppily thrown together in less than an hour. This venue had another event before our 5pm wedding. I had never seen two events on any of the days that we went in, and was not told that this would happen on our wedding day. It wouldn't have been a problem, I understand they are a business and prioritize profit, however the event before us was still occupying the tent when I got there at 4pm. The manager Shelley told me that they "could not get them to leave". My husband and guests state that the previous event finally vacated the tent around 4:05pm, leaving the team with 55 minutes to sloppily throw together our ceremony and banquet. Shelley informed me that there were three sick calls that day, leaving the management to do the set up. They completely misnumbered the tables, leaving all of our immediate family sitting in the back row. It was THEIR seating chart. With everything going on, we didn't notice until dinner had started. This error is absolutely inexcusable from a wedding venue. Since they only had less than an hour to set up our for our event, my husband and groomsmen offered to help tie the ~135 chair ties and had to stand on a ladder to help place the drapes on the ceremony awning. I don't see how the staff could have completed this without my party's help. Our guests had to wait in the cafe because nothing, including the ceremony chairs, was set up for our wedding until after 4pm. The cafe has limited seating and we had 134 guests. I had so much trust that this team would treat my wedding how I've seen them treat other weddings and quinces. If I had known this was all going on, I would have gone to facilitate and double check their inadequate work. Other major issues: 1. The food service started late and ran out and ended early. We were told there would be enough food for seconds for everyone, so we decided not to bring a lechon and lumpia. Huge mistake. Being from Asian and Hispanic backgrounds, we were completely embarrassed that the food ran out. There was not even enough bread for seconds. We even had 5 no shows so there's no excuse. 2. There were not enough appetizers. Many of our guests did not get any. 3. Our guests were told that the bar could not provide shots. That was not in our contract and alternatives were not offered. 4. The top layer of our cake was saved when it should have been served. This was in our plan, and it just went to waste rather than enjoyed by our guests. 5. They were understaffed by 3, however no one stayed over to accommodate for that. The management left before 8. Because the seating chart got completely misnumbered, there were tables without settings. Our friends had to SHARE FORKS because they could not find any staff. 6. There was no staff to guide our photographers to the banquet room as stated in the event order paperwork. They had to sit on the floor in the corner. So embarrassing 7. The manager didn't allow my husband to set up our DIY Photo Booth, breaking the contract because we should have been able to start setting up at 4. They even told us the day before that we could go at 3:30. This left us without our photo out even set up. My husband had to set it up during the wedding and we didn't have our backdrop. The good things about the venue: 1. Dog friendly 2. Trish was a great coordinator, I wish she could have managed the set up for our wedding instead of Shelley and Angela. My family said that they wouldn't even let her in to set up either and said she looked like the only person who actually care about our wedding. 3. The cake, dj, and flowers were great While the management's response was apologetic, there were so many excuses including "they're human and make mistakes". I understand this, but the numerous significant errors made on our wedding day felt almost intentional. I think the fraction of a refund was just to get me to stop complaining and not escalate the matter. Considering we paid for the elite package for 126 adults and 8 kids in July (most expensive package with highest facility fees), I thought we would've been treated at least as well as the other events that we saw. Fairview Metropolitan fell so short of how I've personally seen them perform and caused us so much embarrassment and shame on from our wedding day. I could never recommend it to anyone. I would say so much more if there wasn't a character limit. Huge thumbs down.

The father is RUDE. My family had my grandfather's repast here. The father stayed the entire event…read morealmost. He was rude to my family who was grieving. There isn't much parking so traffic is expected. The father also tried to change the hourly rate. The son Carlos is great, I wish my family could have dealt with him and him only. The father nearly nagged my guess the entire night, from the moment we arrived until my families final moments at the venue.

This place is truly a hidden gem that provided everything we needed! First off, the price was a…read moregreat deal considering they also provide the tables, chairs, security and even cleaning. The owners are super nice, they were very accommodating and easy to work with. The location worked out perfectly for some of my friends and family who don't drive, since bart was literally just around the corner. This place was also pretty cool because it also has a little kitchen available on the side that has a fridge, stove, and microwave which came in handy for storing the cake and drinks or microwaving any plates that got cold. They also have a beautiful private outdoor area for smoking or for letting the kids run around and be as loud as they want. The only things we really had left to worry about were décor, food and music. They also let you bring in whatever type of food you like, and they also handle all the trash. It was the easiest party I'd ever planned, I honestly cannot recommend this place enough.

I've known Diamond Banquet Hall for years, and many of my family and friends have hosted events…read morehere because it's convenient. However, the carpet is a big issue--it's old, dirty, and smells bad. The color is also awful and doesn't match any decor, no matter how hard you try. I urge the management to please change the carpet. It's long overdue and will make a huge difference!

Diamond banquet hall was an amazing experience. The linens were chosen to match the color scheme of…read morethe party, and was done neat and professionaly. The hall itself is clean and elegant, perfect for weddings! The service and pricing was outstanding. We were able to sample the food before we committed to it, and our preferences were taken into account. The pricing was laid out in a way we could understand. The best part is we are able to provide our own linens and catering if we choose to do so!

LOVE this event space! My family used The Ember Collective for my Aunts 70th bday. We used the…read morelarge area (previously fire truck garage). It was perfect for us and the kitchen was beautiful, functional and remodeled. I would definitely use The Ember Collective again!

This place was perfect for having my wife's 70th birthday party. Everyone loved the venue. Michelle…read morewas very helpful with referring us to who we could rent from and was available with every call. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Very different from your average venue.

Planned to have my baby shower here . The lady told me one thing then waited for me to send my…read moredeposit to say something completely different . I was told the price was $1500 with a $500 deposit. Once I sent my deposit she sent a receipt back With an ending balance of $1500. once I contacted her she told me it was $2000 with a $500 deposit but never mentioned it was $2000 when we spoke nor in the contract . She uses word play to try to make people think it's only $1500 but then switches it once you send your deposit . I wouldn't recommend this place. She's not honest. Any normal person would just say its $2000 with a $500 deposit . Not it's $1500 with a $500 deposit making people think they would only owe $1000. Then she puts the $2000 in the account part of the receipt so you would think it's an account number and not a price . Very sneaky . The place is not even worth $2000.

I like this hall But when try to book it no one answer the phone or call you back so I had to go…read morefind another Hall,very disappointing I really wanted this Hall.

I really cannot recommend Mark enough. he went to great lengths to make sure the lighting was…read moreperfect for our wedding. His creativity and attention to detail were on point and it elevated the event!

When the wife and I were looking at venues, we decided to pick the one that had no power, running…read morewater or bathrooms. I know, I know. Why you ask? It's probably the most beautiful and unique spaces I've seen in the Bay Area for a wedding. Since my wife and I were planning the wedding ourselves. I started to scour Yelp to find a company who could give us a lighting job to fit our look. I saw D'Angelo lighting at the top of the list and started to inquire about pricing and availability. That is the first time I spoke with Mark.. The Process Once everything was booked (super fast and easy process), we started to collaborate on the look. We chose Mark because he worked in the space before and knew the in and outs of 16th street station. It was easy, simple and educating. Since I know nothing about power, Mark educated me and told me what generator I would need. He went further than that and save me 1,000 dollars in the process. He assured us that everything would be the way we had envisioned and it was. It was more than that. Mark went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was stress free. I would recommend D'Angelo lighting to everyone! They are professional and personable. I felt like Mark and I were old friends catching up every time we talked. Thanks Mark for making our wedding EPIC!

I had the pleasure of working with PINX Catering for a recent corporate event where they provided…read moretwo breakfasts and one lunch for approximately 70 attendees. It was truly one of the best catering experiences I have had from the professionalism of the onsite staff to the exceptional quality of every dish served. I was unfortunately too busy managing the event (and enjoying the food) to take photos, but the menu absolutely deserves recognition. Highlights included the perfectly seasoned Farmer's Market Scramble, Chicken Apple Sausage, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce, and Herb Roasted Potatoes for breakfast. Lunch featured incredibly tender Short Ribs, perfectly glazed and moist Grilled Chicken, grilled polenta, and the best honey butter cornbread I have ever had. Our guests consistently commented on how outstanding the food was...and this group is not easily impressed when it comes to catering. A sincere thank you to Pinky and the entire team for delivering such a seamless and memorable experience. I will absolutely keep PINX Catering in mind for future events and would highly recommend them to others.

Pinx catering and staff are amazing, prompt and customer focused…read more I want to thank Tali for amazing customer service...I will definitely refer Pinx in the future... Customer service is key!!! Thank you. Cheers Dawnn

Whenever I'm in town, I make it a point to come to this restaurant and tap room. It's a beautiful…read morebusiness with a huge outside seating area with fire pits and tons of chairs and a beautiful Olive tree. At least I think it's an Olive tree. but I didn't see any olives. Maybe it's the wrong season for olives. Of course, it could be an artificial Olive tree. Next time, I'm going to check it out. There's a great food menu, athough today, I just came for the Hills and Valleys light beer. Special shout out to the friendly and professional bartender and manager, Santiago. I hear that Buddy is really good too, but for special A+ service , see Santiago.

Fieldwork has become a staple to downtown SL. It's a great place to get together with a large…read moregroup, sit in the courtyard, have some snacks and a beer. You can come in and order at the bar or snag a seat and order through Toast and they'll bring everything to you. Love getting the Caesar salad, hummus and pita, and shishito peppers. The pizzas are decent but nothing special. Love getting a hazy here, usually the "Pulp" or a sour like the Fog Ripper. Service is pretty good when they're not swamped.