The Bureau 510 is a hidden gem in Alameda serving various burgers, gourmet sandwiches (soft shelled…read morecrab!), fish and chips, salads and a few Chef Specials of Thai, Korean and Japanese dishes. Review is for the London Bus Burger, Louie Louie (soft-shelled crab) and onion rings! The Bureau 510 gets their burgers right: lightly seasoned, not overly handled so you can feel the wonderful texture along with some major juiciness. Also a big plus is their meat-to-bun ratio so you get a nice bite of burger with the sturdy yet soft bun. The Louie Louie looked amazing. My 2 friends ordered that and devoured. It was lightly battered, not greasy and a nice size. Onion rings were house-made and equally light with a beer batter. Delicious! Staff very welcoming, friendly and checked on us a couple of times. Menu has plenty of options to choose from. The Bureau 510 did a great job (has me craving more!) this visit so will definitely return to try items like the fish and chips, clam chowder and Chef Specials. Pricing is in line with other like places. Plenty of metered street parking. Another location in Emeryville I'll need to check out :)

Located on the busy webster st, parking is always hard to find. We managed to find something a…read moreblock or two away in a residential neighborhood. We were seated right away, no wait. Only a few other diners inside. I ordered the beyond burger with onion rings. Onion rings were perfectly crispy. Beyond burger tasted good. No complaints from me! Service was quick and friendly, would come again!

My partner and I visited Spinning Bones for the first time last Saturday to celebrate one year…read moreclean and sober and a belated nine-year anniversary...so this meal meant a lot to us, and it delivered. We walked in without a reservation and were seated quickly. There was plenty of seating outside and a few tables inside; we chose inside. The atmosphere was lively but never loud! Everyone around us looked genuinely happy to be there. Service was a standout. Our waiter was attentive, fast, kind, and offered great recommendations without being pushy. Exactly what you want. Food: We started with the Corn Fritters and the Smashed Potatoes, both scrumptious, but the Corn Fritters were exceptional. Both came out hot, fast, and in generous portions. For our mains, we shared the Fried Chicken Sando and the Three Little Pigs. The Chicken Sando was phenomenal! I have not stopped thinking about it. The bun was warm, buttery, and soft, and the chicken was perfectly moist. On the Three Little Pigs tray, the pork shoulder was the clear winner: moist, beautifully seasoned, with just the right amount of fat. Really well done. The one letdown: the sausages and ribs on the Three Little Pigs tray were unfortunately quite dry, which was disappointing given how strong the rest of the meal was. The BBQ sauce was just okay, and the accompanying green salsa wasn't our style. Our bill came to $112 before tip; two appetizers, two mains, and an Arnold Palmer, which felt completely fair for the quality and portion sizes. We left stuffed and with a ton of leftovers. We will absolutely be back. Thank you, Spinning Bones, for making a special night even more memorable.

On a lively staycation with family visiting from New York we took them to Spinning Bones, which is…read moreso close to where we live and known for amazing food. We sat outside in their parklet and had the most amazing array of food. I had the salmon salad, which was so fresh, and tasted the rainbow rice and was blown away by the corn fritters. The staff at Spinning Bones were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Highly recommend this place for any meal really!

This place was amazing! Food was 10/10 drinks and service was amazing, would recommend to anyone…read more We sat outside for a birthday and it was perfect :)

Took my mom here for lunch today! The clam chowder was so tasty and we loved the fried pancetta and…read morethe bits of croutons in it. She loved the whole clams in it plus the soup was the right consistency. Would order that again! We shared the ceasar and I love the boquerones although I would've loved the ceasar to have a bite of garlic and anchovies in their dressing. The dressing was creamy although it fell flat for me. Maybe next time, if they offer the stone fruit salad again, perhaps it was only available per season- I'll order that instead. We also tried their crab omelette which came with potatoes. We loved it because it was fresh. I appreciate the service and our server honored my request to serve avocado on the side as I have an allergy. My mom finished her freshly squeezed orange juice and she thought that was a nice touch. I've been here once before. I remembered they had a designated parking lot in the rear but by the time we arrived, the lot was full. We did find a space on the street. I'd return, come early and I'd like to try other things on the menu.

It was one of my world famous solo dates and I was in the mood for something Italian so off to…read moreTrabacco I went! I made a reservation online, but I headed in and snagged a seat at the bar instead. Th restaurant itself was busy, but as a solo adventurer I love me a seat at the bar. I was greeted with Niko and the gang who were so incredibly kind and provided honestly the fastest service I've had in quite a while! I sat down *Boom* Menu *Boom* Drink * Boom* Cocktail, Dinner, Dessert Wine* and all throughout I was chatting it up with the staff and having a great time. I love a place that has amazing customer service, It was a lovely and wonderful touch to have the owner come through the restaurant and checking on everyone. Such a nice part of my time here. For my cocktail, I had the delicious cosmo! So good ad refreshing! Absolutely loved it. For my entree, I grabbed the duck and it was so yummy and flavorful. This came out mighty fast and in a lovely sauce!! Super grand time at Trabacco! Absolutly loved the atmosphere and food. Ill definitely visit again!

Went with a group of 6 ladies tonight and had a great family style meal with cocktails, beer, and…read moremocktails. Service was excellent and I love how the servers have all worked at this restaurant for a long time - staff retention is a rare thing these days. The burrata and prosciutto appetizer was very tasty and the beet salad was refreshing and healthy. We enjoyed the prosciutto pizza that had a nice truffle scent. The pastas were also excellent - we had the oxtail ravioli and the butternut squash agnolotti. The mixed seafood platter was very good and they added additional shrimp and scallops for us. The branzino and salmon were my favorite. Nice selection of cocktails, beer, and mocktails. The dessert menu has a nice variety. We got the zabaglione with berries and the chocolate cake with salted caramel ice cream to end the night. Def a nice place for large groups to get dinner and drinks.

We are en route to Ariana Grande and had to grab some food! We saw this place online and it looked…read morepromising! We were greeted by a super sweet member of staff and seated instantly! The store is so cute! It has a great color palette and fun vibes!!!! She also took our drink order instantly. We ordered and food was ready within 10 mins! We got sliders, Mac n cheese (ABSOLUTELY AMAZING) and grilled salmon. All tasted amazing! Lots of flavor :) our server was so great! She was on it! We loved her! Thank you for a great experience!

I came here last night for a personal event. I told the owner that I was not going to do a review…read moretonight, but he actually stated for me to do one... so here it goes. For the event, we had reserved labels on our tables. The waiter took drink orders, then food orders. I came late and requested to be the last one to place a food and drink order because I did not want to hold the others up. The waiter forgot about me. He never returned. Fortunately, a waitress was bringing something over to a table buddy of mine and I was able to place my order with her. However, I ordered 2 drinks. One was supposed to come immediately after ordering and the other with my food. The waitress said she was going to try to plan the one with my food so it came out together. She forgot about my 1st drink until reminded almost 20 mins later. I ordered my food which was $17.50 sliders with a substitute of fries $2.. and add bacon $2. When my food came, it came with some sort of greens (Arugula salad..I think) and a side of fries. I don't understand why I got salad because I substituted it for fries. My fries came out first, which made no sense because I ordered my food together. However, upon tasting the fries.. they were cold in some parts..smh. I sent them back for hot fries. The sliders seemed overcooked because they were dry. I'm used to sliders being juicy and soft. My sliders were hard...smh. I did not bother to send them back because I was with many people and I really did not feel like going through the motions tonight..as I normally would have of my food order is just wrong. When the bill came, I noticed that they charged me $9 for a large fries. If it was only +2 to substitute... why did I get charge that? I went on and paid it without complaints. There were at least 4 ppl who ordered food before me and they still did not get their food and it was like an hour passing. I had 2 glasses of wine (Malbec & Blanc). Both were good. I loved the fact that they had karaoke. However, I disliked the fact that people who had gone once still went a 2nd time although there were plenty of people who still had not gone a 1st time. I think this place is chill. They need to do better with accomodating larger parties in both a timely manner and effectively ensuring food is correct, hot and cooked to perfection. I think they probably do best with a table of 4 or 5 ppl. Lastly, it was super hot in here. Yes there are ceiling fans. However, it seems that they have no central air whatsoever. That's ridiculous. Oh BTW.. no waiter ever came back to our table to ask if we wanted to order anything more. They also did not come over to ask if the food was good either. Our finshed plates say in front of us from the time we got it until almost 11pm. I would say that my table received food by 8:30ish.

Elijah is very personable, polite, and truly customer-service oriented. If only all customer…read moreservice personnel were as attentive! My favorite salad is, The Greek. Nothing better than a fresh salad. Thanks again, Elijah! Lisa

earns a star for: 1. fresh ingredients…read more 2. assortment of salads 3. friendly staff loses a star for: 1. higher price point 2. no public bathroom 3.early weeknight hours, hard to get there after work when i get off at 6

I was really looking forward to dining here since reservations were hard to make, and I had heard…read moremany good things about this intimate spot with only four tables. The interior was cozy and inviting, with just 12 seats max. and shelves lined with ume syrup and ume liquor on display. After making my reservation, I messaged them about my dietary restrictions due to pregnancy, and they were incredibly thoughtful and accommodating. The printed menu even reflected all the modifications they made. Everything felt well planned, and I didn't feel like I was missing out. I loved the Asian-inspired dishes. From the refreshing ume spritz to my favorites of the night - the egg custard tart and Taiwanese sausage brioche bun. Many dishes brought back childhood memories. Everything was delicious and complemented one another beautifully. You could tell the chef put a lot of care and thought into creating the menu. The last fries course and the take away olive cake were a nice touch to end the meal. Highly recommend if you're lucky enough to snag a reservation.

Sun Moon Studio was such a special dinner. It is a tiny four-table restaurant in West Oakland, and…read morefrom the moment we walked in, everything felt warm, personal, and very intentional. Chef-owners Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper have created something that feels refined without being stuffy. The menu reflected local ingredients, precise cooking, comforting flavors, and subtle Asian influences. I really enjoyed how the progression started with lighter coastal bites, then moved into cozier and more familiar moments. Some of my favorite bites were the egg custard tart with bonito and trout roe, the Taiwanese-style sausage on steamed brioche, the Half Moon Bay black cod, and the Liberty duck served two ways. The sausage was especially fun and memorable, almost like a tiny tasting menu hot dog, but with that familiar Taiwanese sweetness. The duck breast was beautifully cooked, the pasta with leg confit was so satisfying, and I loved the little pretzel croissant served on the side. Dessert kept things fruit-forward and refreshing, but one of the best surprises came after that: off-menu fries with ketchup. Such a simple idea, but honestly a surprisingly perfect savory send-off after a long dinner. Service was thoughtful and relaxed, and we loved getting to meet the chefs. Reservations are very limited and definitely require planning, but this is the kind of place that feels worth the effort. Small room, serious cooking, and a lot of heart.

Went to a Project Burger before seeing a movie at the Alameda Theater and ordered two burgers, one…read morebeing the Kafta which has West Asia/SWANA (or called Middle Eastern) flavors. The service was kind and helpful, the food came out in 10 minutes, and wow were the burgers yummy (and not bad price-wise). I really liked their burgers and will be back, especially for happy hour!

I was in the area for something else and decided to stop in since I was starving. I ended up…read moreordering the kafta burger. It was pretty busy when I walked in and there were only two people working, so there was a bit of a wait. Despite that, the customer service was very kind and they even gave me something on the house for the wait, which I thought was kind of them. I honestly wasn't expecting much, but the burger really surprised me. It was juicy, delicious, and very flavorful. The only thing that caught me off guard was that the burger wasn't fully assembled, the lettuce was on the side. At first it seemed a little unusual, but it was actually thoughtful since it keeps the lettuce from getting soggy. Overall, the food felt like it was made with care. Very good and flavorful. I'd definitely come back!