I was with a group of 9, for my friends birthday. We were seated on time. Water was immediately…read morebright to our table. And a waiter followed shortly to take our drink and appetizer menu. We tried the focaccia bread for the appetizer, it was really tasty. I chose the wedge salad with shrimp and for dessert I had the banana bread pudding. Both were really good. I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a nicer dining experience in San Leandro.

Salads and appetizers were very good. Main courses were mediocre and service was above average but…read moresubstandard for level of prices and type of establishment. Did not acknowledge special event even though the birthday was listed on the reservations which I can overlook but this would be a great way to deliver a great experience. They seem to have too many rules in place and not enough freedom for staff to make things right. We didn't want to send anything back when the dish was not up to par. But we informed them of the situation afterwards. They took the plate back and asked the head chef to taste it and they credited the remaining food that wasn't consumed. This is policy but does not accomplish anything. First, they did not inform us of the decision. Second, I would prefer they didn't credit anything if they're not crediting the entire dish since it makes it seem like they are upset we complained by only crediting what was not eaten. For this price range ~$100 per person I would assume a higher bar. It's not the outcome that matters but how the guest feels after the experience. Was money happily spent should be the question they ask. I would have preferred an apology from the head chef. When I'm spending $100 per person I get best wishes from the waitstaff and a healthy pour of champagne for celebratory drinks on the house to start off the experience. This is common practice and expected. An extra dessert only after we ordered dessert falls flat and seems meaningless. It should have been delivered before we were asked if we wanted desserts. Offering after we ordered desserts makes me feel they wouldn't have given anything if we didn't spend money on desserts already. There was a possible step to save the service delivery when they were out of ice wine - comp the port - which wasn't done either. Many blunders with the service but I would go back - not for special occasions, though. Maybe just for business lunches - less personal experiences would be acceptable. Drinks were acceptable though and I would like to try their wine list.

The location is sketchy. I know. We all know. I would glady pass this location by, but on this day,…read moreit was imperative that I eat something. I opted to go inside. As an Oakland native, this location made me proud. Despite the surrounding circumstances, the inside was impeccable and the staff looked well kempt. I ordered a sausage hash brown breakfast burrito and was pleasantly surprised. It was hella good!! I usually opt for the French toast but decided to try something new. I'm glad I did. I think I may like their burrito over the egg mcmuffin.

Went here on a rainy Saturday to literally get a quick bite to eat. Placed a mobile order waited in…read morethe drive thru for 40 minutes greeted with cold fries and an attitude. When we spoke up about the cold fries she responded "LOOK HOW LONG AGO YOU ORDERED" then I politely responded that's the line you guys have everyone waiting in not me! Avoid after dining room hours!

Such a gem in this city. Was in love with their oxtail grits…read morewhen they were only a food truck. So glad I found them again and see them grow into a restaurant. Nice environment, decent service, high quality food. A must try place if you're a true foodie.

Came here for a lunch date with hubby. We dont come to San Leandro often so not sure how was the…read moreparking situation. We saw a street parking as soon as we turn, and just parked even though it was 1000 ft away. The drink/cocktail list is vast, but we are not much of a cocktail drinker and not usually drink during lunch, but I saw Matcha Sharka being ordered a lot and the other seemingly popular drink was this lavender drink. If you are a cocktail drinker during lunch, do check them out. We ordered 4 shareable items: * Savoy Donuts - 5 stars - fluffy and yummy, not greasy at all * Focaccia w/ Meyer Lemon and Garlic Confit - 4.5 stars - wonderful texture, did not taste the garlic much but the lemon was really good add. * Grilled Beef and Pork Chipolata - 4 stars - I think the star was the dressing. The meat itself was just okay. * Rice Vermicelli Bowl - 4.5 stars - not sure why it is called a bowl when it was served more in a plate. This is the fusion take on the Vietnamese dish with different dressing. We selected the Galangal Pork, which I did not like as much compared to the usual Vietnamese ones with Lemon Grass. There is a choice to select Lemongrass chicken instead, so you might want to try that. The pork tasted "porky" despite it was thinly cut. I was hoping to try dessert, but we were full so we did not do that. Next time. The restaurant is nicely set, and you can select indoor or outdoor seating. We did make a reservation, but when we arrived there were plenty of tables available. Service was fine, we did not get the "is this your first time" greeting as I heard other tables got. But it was our first time.

This place is so bomb it's quite and it's somewhere you can enjoy food the workers are are so nice…read more, friendly and understanding

Best service an food from Ernesto and shanron my favorite burger place if u want to get great…read moreservice and Great food come here

Coming here for a casual lunch was a great opportunity to experience the flavors of native American…read morefoods. Located in the Fruitvale area right next to the BART station, you will need to be mindful of where you park. Since we were here on a Sunday afternoon we were able to utilize the BART lot for free. The interior is bright, simple and open space with several tables. We chose to dine outside under the giant tree covered patio. It's a nice relaxing space, and the owners do a good job of keeping the panhandlers from bothering the diners. The girls running the store on this Sunday were super sweet, attentive and helpful throughout our stay. The four of us shared several dishes and all were really quite good. Everything was very fresh and well prepared. Know before you go... Wahpepah's Kitchen specializes in true native American cuisine. The food is simply prepared, fresh and local which means the menu may change depending upon what is available locally as the seasons change. I love that aspect, and their commitment to sourcing fresh local products. Of all the items we ordered, I personally loved the bison frybread and bison tacos (meat eater here), the mushroom and pumpkin seed mole and the Three Sisters veggie bowl were also great.

*Absolutely welcoming ambience with amazing art pieces, decor, literature options and music…read more ** Very respectful staff and I absolutely adore the homage to all Native American traits ranging from South American Andes to Mesoamerica and the tribes of North America ***Food was really well balanced and with legit options from bison, sweet potatoes and variations of savory herbs and berry juices. **** Overall great experience, but I'd probably add a lil more salt and seasoning to the meat

First off. Why y'all ain't tell me I've been missing out?! Popped in on a random Thursday (I think)…read moreevening near closing time, and was still sat and received great service. Not rushed to get out. The staff were nice and great and providing recommendations. Cute decor, very clean restrooms. I appreciated the various table sizes, there is a semi-private room sectioned off. Someone was having a 70th birthday party, it was cute. Not sure if there is a private parking lot, but there is plenty of on street paid parking. Overall, everything we ordered was delicious. I can't wait to be back and try the chicken pot pie, I hear it's all the rave. THE FOOD Chicken Étouffée: sauce was saucing. The chicken tenders were not a good fit, didn't soak up flavor. Would have preferred bite size chicken pieces. Tasty dish though Mac n cheese: too cheesy, but delicious. I love that was made with shells. Chicken Fried Oyster Mushrooms: by far the BEST fried mushroom situation I've ever had. Well seasoned, balanced amount or batter, and friend to crispy perfection. This dish took me. Shrimp (and something) Chowder: I'm still dreaming about this chowder. I could not believe how flavorful it was. I hate to say it was the best thing we ate, but it was definitely the most surprising...and most delicious. lol I will slide though to pick up chowder and biscuit. That's all you need. Dessert: I forgot, maybe an upside down cake. My friend loved it. I don't like sweets so I can't really speak on it besides it looked hella good.

My family went to Willows & Pine for dinner last night and we really enjoyed it. All of their food…read moreis so good with huge portions (I've already had leftovers of Jambalaya once and there's still more.) The star was the fried oyster mushroom fritters. They came in several dishes. We got the sliders with slaw and lemonade vinaigrette. Killer!! We also had the grilled cheese with brisket and gumbo and shrimp etouffee and the jambalaya. Everything was so good. I will say, the next time we go I may have mushroom fritter sliders, the entree of mushroom fritters and get a mushroom fritter po' boy to go!!! The service was good, efficient. Although reservations are normally needed on Saturday night, the person who answered the phone told us to come on since it was early. I appreciate flexibility but also the friendly manner of everyone I spoke with. Look up their history. The restaurant is a legacy from Old West Oakland.

Understory is fantastic!! My favorite part of the experience had to be the ube horchata, which was…read moreSPECTACULAR; cold (perfect for a sunny Oakland afternoon) and sweet and cinnamon-y, a beautiful complementary blend of two incredible things. I also enjoyed my Understory Hash (with lechon/pork belly atop roasted root veggies, brussel sprouts, and a fried egg); it had great flavors. I think next on my list to try would be the tocino rice bowl. Inside were also just amazing vibes, with great decor and signage, and sweet and efficient service. I will say that ordering online comes with some extra fees, so next time I'd just order in person to avoid them and continue supporting this worker-owned, community built establishment!

Cute, spacious cafe with really delicious food! Came here for lunch on a weekday, and had their…read morepork tocino rice bowl (with fried egg for an added YUM). The well marinated pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and matched perfectly with the accompanying java rice and the pickled veg. And my revelation was the house tepache-Pineapple goodness with ginger beer zing. Such a refreshing drink to go with the rice bowl! The people were very friendly, and the food and drinks came out very quickly. Will definitely come back to try out the other items on their menu!

Super tasty cheese steak sandwiches. Very juicy, cheesy, and saucy. Tasted great with the right…read morehint of spicy and savory. French fries were also very crispy. Plenty of seats to dine in.

Visited this past Saturday, and parking was easy right across the street. The restaurant setting…read morewas clean and inviting with both indoor and outdoor seating available, and only a couple customers on site. Service was slow and seemingly uncaring, I wasn't even acknowledged as I waited at the counter to order. But at least the wait for my food was reasonable, about 10 minutes for takeout. I ordered the cheesesteak egg rolls and crab & shrimp egg rolls, with sides of saucy sauce and ranch. The eggrolls were quite delicious, generous with the fillings, and the exterior slightly crunchy with good flavor as well. I liked the cheesesteak eggrolls a bit more, though both were pretty decent. The saucy sauce was not very good, I just wasn't a big fan of the tomatoey concoction. And the ranch tasted cheap, like hidden valley brand.

Literally the best breakfast in San Leandro!…read more It's owned by a Korean family so you can get pork bulgogi as the breakfast meat AND they have grits!!! It's aaaaaaaamazing!

Classic breakfast place. It's not my favorite breakfast spot but it does the job. I usually order…read morethe 2 egg breakfast with bacon and sourdough toast. Can't go wrong. There isn't a ton of seating so it's best to call ahead and order take out, but then it's not as fresh.

I had breakfast here earlier in the year and it was so good. It was a warm day we sat outside. I…read morecan't remember specifically what I got but I remember it being delicious and the bill being super expensive but totally worth it. It must've been breakfast food I remember that I had an omelette with like spinach and the works. I would come back for sure, but I would make sure to bring extra change. Also, I remember that the orange juice was so refreshing here. I believe it was fresh squeezed.. I will return for sure!

It's disappointing to find myself reevaluating many of my past reviews of Oakland restaurants. Over…read moretime, I've noticed a gradual decline in both food quality and service across the East Bay, particularly in Oakland. We stopped by on a Sunday for brunch and ordered two of their signature dishes. Unfortunately, the prices were higher than before, while the service was noticeably slower. It's still a pleasant spot with a nice atmosphere, but both the food and overall service seem to have taken a step backward since our previous visits. BB