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    Pasta Pelican Restaurant

    3.6 (957 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Fettuccine di Veneto
    Emi R.

    The cooks know what they are doing please don't mess with them lol! I ordered the FETTUCCINE DI VENETO with white sauce and it was soooo good I was dancing and rolling my eyes to the back of my head lol! Also honorable mention to the fresh warm bread and olive oil balsamic parmesan and garlic to go with it?? Chefs kiss, loved dipping it in my pasta. The carbonara was delicious and hearty as well everything had great flavor and came out piping hot which is my favorite. My bf said "delicious is an understatement. The clam chowder was better than most I've had in sf. The service was great and they had low classical music playing with a beautiful seat by the water, watching boats go by. I mean just perfect for a Saturday afternoon. 10/10 will be back. I noticed a lot of birthday parties and graduation parties!

    Menus
    Mary K.

    Went to a friend's 85th birthday party. They had reserved upstairs which had a beautiful view. it started with the elevator not working even though they told us they had a working elevator!!! so I had to get help walking my grandma up the stairs and the only bathroom was downstairs so that wasn't good having to help her up and down the stairs. They only had 2 people tending to 50 guests? I give the service a two star maybe no one came around to clean off the tables. I had to clear off the table of coffee cups so we can have room for lunch plates and again to have cake! So disappointing! As far as the food did not like it at all. The spaghetti and meatballs were dry ,the salmon was like mush and did not taste great nothing was special about the food. sorry The only thing they had going for them was a beautiful view.

    Scallops special
    Lucy N.

    I remember this place as the Rusty Pelican from a million years ago. The view is still fantastic, looking right at Jack London Square. So it was great to try it as the Pasta Pelican. Wait staff are very nice - but I wish they were a tad more personable. That being said - drinks refilled for the guys without asking but I had to request a refill on my ice tea. Meatballs were ok but we didn't really enjoy them. Very lamb tasting - sauce was good though. I'd give these a 2 out of 5 (pass on them) The bread though - I mean warm, soft, and I would go back just to enjoy the bread haha A+++ They need to give more oil & vinegar though. I ordered the seared scallops special. Generous portion & I took half the pasta home. Scallops were good and overall flavor solid B The Thai Pasta was eaten so fast and given 5/5 stars. Pro Tip: Don't waste the sauce - use the bread to finish up the sauce. My friends gave this an A grade Not seen - Carbonara- made with peas & green onions so not traditional but was given 2 thumbs up. Solid B The trout looked great and was given an A for the trout but minus points for the eggplant & beet with the veggies haha Key lime pie - big slice and delicious. We all got the pie & we all loved the pie! A grade for the pie. Parking - easy Views - beautiful Food - will be back for more Staff - very professional Cost - Slightly above average but worth it. Great place for a date or gathering of friends. I don't know if I'd bring a young kid but middle school up I would think they'd love it.

    Artichoke dip
    Desi B.

    Hubby took me here on a dinner date. Very nice resturant on the water. Place was not packed just one large party and us. Apps were good. Food came out fairly quickly, very flavorful but salty. Service was helpful, welcoming and nice. Just nothing stuck out as different from other places. Walked around after the meal to check out the boats. Very nice scenery.

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    Will E.

    We wanted to go somewhere different this year for our Xmas party and this place was picked. We made reservations late in the month and they were still able to get us in. Our party had 14 people in it so a little big. The place wasn't that busy so we sat down right away and waters we're brought to our table right away. Our waiter came a few minutes later and took our drink order and any appetizers. The drinks and the appetizers came out pretty quick. We ordered some calamari and meatballs. The calamari had a good crisp texture on it, a little salty though, and the aioli was pretty good. The meatballs had a little gamey in it, a little tenderness but could use some more tenderness to it, and the marinara sauce was very flavorful with just hint of spice in it. Everyone liked their drinks. Everyone ordered a caesar salad or the clam chowder soup. The salads were good, not to creamy or salty from the anchovies, and the soup was delicious with great texture to it, not white creamy more like a darker color white color to it, not a lot of clam taste to it which was good, and the perfect amount of clams and potatoes in it. Our entrees included- Pasta Pelican Cheese Burger - The burger and fries looked great. I was told the burger was cooked great (med rare), perfect bun to meat ratio, with good juicy flavor, and the fries were nice and hot. Fettuccine Con Sugo Caldo -The pasta was cooked perfect, the Italian sausage was very good with good flavor, and the sauce was very flavorful, a delicious dish. Pollo E Spinace -The pasta was cooked perfect, the veggies also cooked nicely, the chicken was tender, and the curry sauce was very different for a pasta dish but it was delicious. Ribeye Steak -I was told that the steaks were cooked great, they were tender, not overcooked, the mash potatoes and veggies that came with it were cooked perfect as well. Ravioli - I was told the pasta was cooked perfect and the sauce had a lit of flavor to it. Also, the dish was filling. Ahi Tuna Salad -I was told the tuna was cooked perfect and had some good seasoning to it. Desserts - Key Lime Pie - It was good lime flavor to it, the grinds were drizzled in it nicely, but the crust wasn't graham cracker crust so it took away from the true key lime pie. The crust was a regular pie crust which was just okay. The whipped cream was good. I was told that the Crème Brulée, Apple Walnut A La Mode, and the Tiramisu was really good. The service was excellent, all of our dishes came out together and in a timely manner, we didn't have to wait too long for anything, and the waiters was always asking if we needed anything. Didn't take photos of all the dishes. sorry. Plenty of seating inside and outside.

    THAI SALAD - $24 - With filet mignon, kale, avocado, mango, and housemade Thai dressing.
    Tu-Anh N.

    WHEN: Sun @4pm My partner and I had plans of coming here for dinner, but when my sis and lil niblings came over to hang out, we decided to order take out from here instead! We placed and over on DoorDash the following for 3 adults and 2 kids: BREAD (Complimentary) I did not expect bread especially when it was a take out order. Oh and it was warm still by the time we got home! Gosh I appreciate complimentary bread to dip in the pasta sauce! CARBONARA - $20 +$3 CUP OF SOUP Prosciutto, onion, and bacon tossed with fettuccine in a creamy Parmesan sauce with a hint of garlic. Creamy indeed with the little chunks of bacon. Such a tasty and rich dish! BOLOGNESE - $20 +$3 CUP OF SOUP A hearty meat sauce topped with meatballs served over fettuccine. Okay, this dish was impressive. So good. You get both a meat sauce and large meatballs in this order. Sure it's on the greasier side but that's what that complimentary bread is more...soak it up! CUP OF SOUP - $3 Decided to add a cup of soup to my 2 pastas since it was only $3 in case the kids liked it. Had no idea what kind, but why not. It was really good whatever it was. It was like a potato chowder that was very thick and good for bread dipping! THAI SALAD - $24 With filet mignon, kale, avocado, mango, and housemade Thai dressing. Took a gamble on this since it's one: a salad, and 2, sounds pretty non-Italian, haha. But it was good! The dressing was like a sweet chili sauce that was sweet and savory. The filet mignon was tender and I didn't feel they were skimping on it. The mango was young (not ripe) and there were chuck of avocado. The only think I didn't care for was the fried noodles. Not sure how this would look if we had ordered in, but this take-out dish was massive! We ended up with so much leftover. Pelican Pasta serves both quality and quantity and I can't wait to dine-in!

    Carol C.

    Date: 3/28/2025 Time 7:15 PM 60° Cool Date night at Pasta Pelican Restaurant was a memorable one. He surprised me because I was not expecting dinner on a Friday evening. It has been a long time since I have tried to dine here. I rather not dwell on a negative experience in the past. My date recommended the grilled salmon salad for dinner. The description of that salad consists of grilled salmon with sauteed Roma tomatoes, fresh mango chunks, avocado, capers and Kalamata olives with a bed of spring mix greens, romaine infused with a citrus dressing. Ambiance: Seats by the window facing the estuary and Oakland was especially intimate and serene. I couldn't ask for more when the mellow sunset set. Eats and beverages: Two grilled salmon salad, margarita on the rocks with no salt (him) and kahlua & cream (me). I decided to forego the Arnold Palmer. Mmm...kahlua & cream...so smooth and a warm feeling. My grilled salmon salad was on point. Kudos to my date for the recommendation. I love it and him for treating me to an absolutely delicious salad. Service was excellent. The waitstaff were very attentive, pleasant and helpful. Indeed it was a wonderful dining experience especially with my date. Return visit? Yes, most definitely.

    Purple R.

    Just love here, period. The personal touch The food The view The atmosphere Good enough for us to drive from Fremont and actually looked forward to our dinner. Be back soon ~

    Pasta Carbanera was so delicious
    Elizabeth R.

    Great customer service & not to mention pasta carbonara was so delicious 10/10 nice over the ocean location

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    Vinyl Wine Bar & Shop

    Vinyl Wine Bar & Shop

    4.5
    (13 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Vinyls and Wine? Sign me up! I had a great time hanging out at Vinyl Wine Bar!…read more Came here on a bit if whim after leaving work and was pleasantly surprised. Came here via Lyft which dropped me off in front of the brewery nearby. For context, this place is nestled in a work/live complex that features a few other restaurants. Depending on where you land, it can be a little tricky to find, but I managed and headed right in. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the lovely Bella who was incredibly kind and sweet. She made my time there wonderful! We gabbed, she gave me wonderful recommendations of food and drink around Alameda + she was so knowledgable about all of the wine in the bar. After a little bit of wine, I opted for one of the cheese plates. Truly great value! A few yummy cheeses of different varieties for around 25 bucks. It featured nuts, jam, and a giant pile of sliced bread. This was dinner and honestly could have easily been shared between myself and another person. I also tried the Vermouth spritz! I'm a huge fan of sweet Vermouth on ice, so this was a fun twist on one of my favorites. Perfect little Monday afternoon spent with Miss Bella at Vinyl wine bar! Incredible service, great food, and amazing wine! I will definitely be putting them in my wine bar rotation!

    We've known about this place for a bit and finally was in the area with a little time on our hands…read moreso tried it out. We are no strangers to wine bars and tasting rooms, not sure if that's good or bad. A nice very chill place for a glass of wine and snacks. Well maybe a bottle cause by the glass is a little high for Alameda. Some times a glass is what you want if your partner wants some thing different or you want to try a 2nd or 3rd glass of something different. We had a bottle of the Luberon for about $55. It was good. We both liked it and would order it again. We also had a cheese board with all the normal fixings which was great. Recieved "Best Wine Bar" in Best of Alameda ratings. But thinking about it sine Wine & Waffles closed years ago it may be the only wine bar left in Alameda. Yes, restaurants and bars serve wine but not the same thing. Lemon Drop came in 2nd on the list and they are hardly a wine bar. (No shade LD. You do great for who you are). Service was great and the lady who brought us all the goods was pleasant. Nice to see some people still understand hospitality. On initial visit going with a 4 with the right to upgrade on oir next visit which will be soon.

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    White Wines at Vinyl Wine Bar
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    Live music at Vinyl wine bar
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    Alta Vina

    4.7
    (11 reviews)
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    I can't believe I've been a customer since day 1 but haven't remembered to leave a review! Well…read moreit's almost been a year, better late than never! Alta Vina's a fun vibrant place to enjoy wine and hang out. Above all, that's the feeling you get when you come in: chat with proprietor Henry, or one of his staff, the grab a comfy chair or a spot at the bar. I'm super thankful that Henry took this space on after Minimo bowed out, and it's been incredible to see how Alta Vina has developed over the last year as Henry's not just finding his groove, but making his mark. We were just there this weekend for Queer Crush, and enjoyed how well the store supported the wine and food at the event!

    Henryyyy...why do you make me leave you a poor review?…read more Came in for a glass & saw the $5 off on the tablet. Signed up & decided to treat myself to another glass. Well, apparently I signed up already back in Nov '25 but never redeemed it & told it was expired. I don't live in the area (as evident by my area code & past interactions) He offered an industry discount. Okay...but would the original $5 discount really break the bank?? I've been a manager in the service industry also....I would've just honored it & went about my way. Not like you don't know my face or name. Menna "w/ two Ns" wouldn't have tried to claim it again lol (but I'm sure there's some vino-managerial reason for not doing so). Cheers!

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    The owner, who welcomes all comers.
    The owner, who welcomes all comers.
    A sparking red! Plenty of options if you like dry or less dry (no shade!)
    A sparking red! Plenty of options if you like dry or less dry (no shade!)
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