This place!! This is the type of place that reminds me of what Seattle bars used to be like -…read morefriendly faces, good vibes, dog friendly. Jane, the owner, is phenomenal. Couldn't have asked for a better experience - 10/10 recommend. Jane even brought out rice, bacon, and blueberries for the pups on the house. New fave spot!!!

This is a top tier place for seafood and drinks!! We got a couple of seafood boils and the loaded…read moreahi poke nachos. The seafood boil was cooked very well and flavorful. I also didn't expect to like the loaded ahi poke nachos as much as I did. they were so good! the nachos are very addicting. Even though there were only 2 of them working the place, the service is amazing and so fast. It's a great place to hangout and drink as the vibe is chill.

We've been obsessed with this place since we first wandered in about a month ago. Like, we agreed…read morewe have to limit visits to only once a week, lol. Menu is broad but not in an overwhelming way. We're always pleasantly surprised when we get the check and it's much less than expected. Our favorites so far are the octopus skewer, bacon-wrapped quail egg skewer, tsukemono, negihama roll, and orange roll. But again, the menu has a nice variety of options for all different approaches and preferences, so we're excited for our next visits and to nail down our true favorites.

I'll preface with a few things: * They close at 10PM: We…read morecame towards the end of the night, *however* we had called in advance at 8:50PM, asking 1)) if they could take us if we arrived around 9:20PM & 2)) if we could have the Okonamiyaki. While they could've been speaking to menu technicality of simply having it on the menu, in a well-spirited reply they said they had it for us. And so we... * Took a $35 Lyft to zoom over and respect their time, which certainly contributed to the frustration but very much isn't where most of it derived from. We made it a few minutes before the time we said we'd be there. * The only reason this isn't one star is because we ordered skewers that were pretty decent. I do recommend those. * Make sure to have phone charge for the virtual menus The host was amazing!!! Incredible spirits for late night. The servers were pretty garbage! I say servers plural because dude and his lookalike double-teamed us and somehow both sucked. I say this as someone who's worked in the service industry for 3 years. The servers seemed actively dismayed & angry that we were at the restaurant (there were 2 bigger tables that ended up remaining before we left the place, mind you), which simply could've been easily mitigated by telling us at 8:50PM to come a different day if we wanted better service or something of the sort. After traveling far & wide for this freakin Okonamiyaki, with an offputting slight glare, the waiter told us that they didn't have it for the night. No reason provided: "we just don't have it"... mmmk buddy. At least lie to us and say that the kitchen doesn't have any more ingredients or something dude. Upon the 3 of us ordering what we got, each item was disappointing in its own right: * To be fair, my friend who ordered the Uni Udon was warned that it might be a little weird tasting, and it sure was. Don't recommend * The JFC Don pictured was about 90% rice according to my friend. Nothing more needed to say there. * Annd my Maguro Avocado Don... wow I was astonished at how much I disliked it. The rice was lukewarm. Nothing was mentioned about minced tuna on the menu so it looked like dog food in my bowl. I'm white... so what in the white people shit was in my bowl? Like...genuinely. I could make that 10x better at my house in half the time and I'm a fcking college student. Is seasoning no longer with us? Does anyone know what pepper or garlic are? Was astonished at how one can make a dish so terrible. I only ate it because I'm broke and can't afford other stuff. The dish looks as horrible as it tasted , and I made it look better than it was served to me I could go on. And lastly, the checks. Yknow, for guys that seemed so pissed for us being there, they were slow as hell with the checks. I'm kind af but a bitch when I'm fucked with (case in point here), so I really gave them my whole dentures, which was exponential in magnitude compared to what they gave us. Thank you Issian, for a terrible night. Citizens of the world, please don't waste your money here, I beg you.

Just a gorgeous experience! My wife and I went for our anniversary awhile ago at this point, and it…read morewas so memorable. The food was just decadent, and every single ingredient in my pasta stood out beautifully. It was a small touch, but they also wrote us a sweet little card that was a really cute photo opp. Lastly, everyone working that evening was just so fabulous and kind. Will definitely be back for special occasions again.

This was my first time to Serafina's and it did not disappoint. I rarely go out for Italian because…read moreI'm Italian and anything I want homemade I make myself, but Serafina's was exceptional. I had the Carbonara, and my partner had the Bolognese, and each were of the highest quality. The flavors were robust and tasted homemade. I was especially happy to see that the bolognese was made with pork shoulder, a staple in my family's cooking. The Bolognese was cooked to perfection, al dente rigatoni, and the Carbonara was not overly rich. The guanciale was well cut, not overly fatty, and not burnt or crispy, so it added full flavor and wonderful texture to the dish. The green onion also added a lovely dimension to the dish. The staff were kind and helpful, and this is definitely a spot I look forward to returning to. Highly recommend for authentic Italian that's not pretentious or over priced.

We had a late dinner reservation here. It wasn't too crowded and staff greeted us upon walking in…read more The inside isn't too big and we got sat at a two top table. We ordered a round of cocktails to start. I got the Loosen Mai Tai while my dining partner got The Professor. My drink was refreshingly sweet and my friend enjoyed his. For food, we shared the Burrata as our appetizer. It was creamy and everything in it paired so well. For my main, I got the Scallops and my friend got the Pappardelle. These were some of the best scallops ever. The flavor of the whole dish was wonderful and I loved the decadent mint gremolata. My friend's dish had plenty of short rib and was super tasty. Such a lovely place and I can't wait to come back.

I really did have a lovely experience here. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic,…read moreBUT I do feel like I need to set expectations correctly about the "family style" description. Coming from New York City, when I hear family style I'm picturing big shareable plates for the table to be going back for seconds (maybe even THIRDS). The dishes here were quite small and very pricey, which made it hard for them to function as true family-style portions. That said, the food itself was excellent, very unique and the service was genuinely wonderful. The staff were attentive, warm, and made the whole evening feel really welcoming. I can't say enough about the staff, just SO lovely. So if you go in expecting beautifully prepared small plates rather than true family-style dining, you'll probably have a great time. Just adjust expectations on the portion sizes!

Lovely addition to Tangletown! Just had fries, olives and a beer but want to come back and try rest…read moreof the menu! Service was prompt and friendly, and it was nicely decorated for the holidays.

Aslan is the perfect brewery spot for a mixed group or a date night because not only does it have…read moreAslan's great beer, but a full menu and a lineup of other great drink options including craft cocktails, natural wines, kombucha and non-alcohol options. The food is seafood-focused but with other options if that's not your jam. I like the salads, the dill fries (not in a shared fried for your GF friends!), and the macaroni and cheese in my latest visit. In the past, we've had clams and oysters too. (Double check their menu online before you go as it gets updated!) Note they have a great deal on oysters during their happy hour M-Th (other happy hour deals are every day). The staff are incredibly warm and friendly. They cover a lot of ground but we never had to wait too long for service. November/December note: They are all decked out for the holder! Festive and cute, not over the top. Check it out!

I can't remember what brought me to booking a reservation here for our family, but boy am I glad I…read moredid. I could just tell this restaurant was going to be a great experience from the moment we arrived. Friendly staff greeted us as we arrived and quickly showed us to our table. The atmosphere was warm and energetic, full of diners eating, drinking and enjoying conversation. After a quick scan of the menu, we quickly made our decision to order as many dishes as we could and share. We went for the beef tartare, Chinese scallion pancake, smoked tofu, kimchi trio, spicy rice cake, Chinese broccoli, "that" short rib steak, Kalbi burger, and the kombu cured mackerel. Everything was #brokedamout. The standouts to me were the scallion pancake, short rib, Kalbi burger and mackerel. Parking is available on the street and in private lots. We're already trying to figure out when we can get back here again before we leave. We'll certainly be back.

Service: 5+ stars for Donna who was our server. Ambiance:…read more4 stars- noise about average bit the tables were set far apart which was nice Food: 4.5 stars Street parking but we lucked out right in front. We got ordered the smoked tofu, green tea duck, spicy rice cakes, mackerel. The duck and rice cakes were my favorite. It was just enough for 3 of us (not big eaters). We also got a complimentary dessert for a birthday celebration and we also orders the strawberry potentially cake. We would definitely come back to try more as the burger and short ribs looked good.

Didn't expect this, but was so excited to find that nearly everything was already gluten free or…read morehad a gluten free option. The service was very sweet and knowledgable. Food was amazing as well (especially loved the sardine bruschetta - gluten free baguette wasn't bad at all!). Also, the best espresso martini I've ever had. Will definitely be back.

My husband and I pass this place often on our walks, but never really knew much about it, as its…read morehours are limited and the name doesn't give much away. However, we've been drawn by the free paella Thursday sign appearing outside for the last several weeks, so we planned to go. We loved it! The inside is intimate with cool wall paintings and designs. You order at the counter, and as the sign suggests, on Thursdays one drink gets you one free scoop of paella. The paella was so good (especially with their table-top chili oil drizzled on top), we had to get two drinks! Ultimately an extremely budget gem in Fremont, particularly on Thursdays.

First time visit. Walked down Phinney Ridge to get a quick bite before going to the Dana Carvey &…read moreKevin Nealon comedy event at Woodland Park Zoo. We got here right at 4:30pm happy hour. WOW, they have amazing appetizers. I had the Black Garlic Caesar's Salad, Alaskan Ling Cod and Crispy Calamari. Amazing! Appetizers this good...really. Our server, Andy was phenomenal, helpful and had great recommendations. I really enjoyed the Ling Cod - wow. I can see why that is a fav here. We are outside. It was lovely even though it was overcast. Nice view, the food was so comforting and the butter old fashioned topped it off. What a gem down here on Phinney Ridge near Woodland Park Zoo!

Five-star oysters, five-star fare, Then the playlist punched…read moreme square in the ear, Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, one after the next... Like someone's 2009 gym mix escaped the depths, RockCreek, every plate was close to perfection But every song felt like a personal rejection.