Very tasty, Southern inspired foods. I loved the spicy chicken sandwich and their cornbread. There…read morewas a wait list on a Saturday morning, but the text to let us know our table was ready came fairly quickly. Our server was very prompt and kind. The restaurant is beautiful, with a full bar and view of their grand oven. Highly recommend to make a reservation here for brunch.

Came here for lunch with a friend at 1 PM on a Saturday. We came 15 minutes late after our…read morereservation because of parking and they were understanding of it. As soon as you walk in, you're hit with the smell of a campfire from the oven. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous with an Art Deco design. The ambiance is cozy but elevated. Benedict (buttermilk biscuit, dungeness crab cakes, marinated swiss chard & beet greens, herbed hollandaise, poached eggs & mixed greens): I'm not a huge benedict person because they can feel heavy, but this one was fantastic. I loved the textures and flavors of the crab cakes pairing with the greens and vegetables. It felt balanced and not too creamy or exhausting to eat. It definitely stands out from the run-of-the-mill brunch benedict. Vegetable Hash (roasted sweet potatoes, garnet yams, sunchokes, cauliflower, cremini mushrooms, celery root & onion, savoy spinach & poached eggs): This was also delicious and also set itself apart from the standard brunch hash. I loved the different vegetables in it besides being just potatoes and onions. The mushrooms and root vegetables worked really well together. Everything was well-seasoned. I'm glad we ended up choosing these dishes even though neither were my original top choices (I decided on the menu with my friend). It made me feel like you can choose anything and it'd be a banger. We were quite full from these dishes, and we forget we also ordered beignets to come out last. They were fluffy and mostly air (but not in a bad way). The service throughout the meal was good. We were checked on from time-to-time and our waters were refilled, although I wish the water glasses were a little bigger. One small thing to note was that we were given the check while we were still eating, even though the restaurant was still seating people despite it being close to closing time. Unsure if/why we were rushed like this. Overall, this was a memorable brunch spots I've been to in the Bay (dare I say one of the best?). We left smelling like a campfire. I would recommend it.

Came for dinner with my family and had a great time! We came for an early dinner in weekday so it…read morewasn't crowded. The staff was very warm and welcoming the minute we came through the door. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and it was hard to choose what to eat. For apps, we got oysters (very fresh) and cheese plate. I loved the marmalade that came with it. For dinner my husband and I split the tomahawk and chose asparagus and risotto for our sides. Everything was cooked perfectly! They offered my kids pasta options, which were delicious also. Our server was so welcoming and attentive. I look forward to coming back!

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 :)

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.

Small shop but gets crowded fast! We had reservations, so we were good to go! :-)…read more Every single thing we ordered was delicious. We tried: Hibiscus Tacos Bison Meatballs (A personal favorite!) Kickapoo Bison Chili Hibiscus & Corn Silk Tea (So refreshing!) Interestingly, the meal reminded me of flavors from different parts of the world--it's amazing how cooking styles diffuse globally. The frybread has strong similarities to a Cantonese fried dough called ham chim peng (sometimes served plain like this, or stuffed with red or sweet lotus paste). The bison chili also vaguely reminded me of a hearty minestrone soup, albeit with a richer tomato base. Our absolute standouts were the meatballs and the corn silk tea. Definitely a spot worth checking out, just make sure to book ahead! Service was good.

Walt from Walt's Adventures in Alameda, California at a restaurant called Hobnob…read more This caused eatery has both indoor and outdoor dining. Street parking is available but challenging. The food all had the heart of a fine cook. The mac n cheese was to die for and the Gouda burger never stood a chance. Each dish was filled with flavors and was highlights of our experience. This selection is perfect for families or even to host business meetings where conversations can be conducted. The lack of a star was the result for timing as we waited to receive each of our selected items from the waters, to the extra utensils to having our appetizers and main courses presented together rather than separate. I would still highly recommend Hobnob for the meals were awesome.

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!

Toasty's Breakfast Burritos is a ghost kitchen* at the Oakland Food Hall in East Oakland. Their…read moremenu mainly offers: Breakfast Burritos, Bagels and Tots, and drinks. Everything is either delivery or pickup. No table service or dine-in. DoorDash (DD) was offering a promo to try this restaurant, so I decided to place an order. In the morning I ordered: Spicy Chorizo Breakfast Burrito and an order of Tater Tots. The delivery arrived in a reasonable time, with a short delay at the pickup. How was the food? Nothing special Tater Tots, (3/5): Not very crispy or hot. Tiny ketchup cup. Microwaved? Doesn't seem fresh from a fryer. Chorizo Burrito, (3/5): Big 21-oz burrito for $9.99. Not a bad price for such a heavy burrito. You can make 2 meals out of it. Yes, it has spicy chorizo, eggs, taters, and cheese. But if you want more add-ons, you have to pay more. Otherwise, it's just a regular breakfast burrito. Overall, a good burrito. 3-Stars. ----------------------------------------------------- * What's a ghost kitchen? A ghost kitchen is a restaurant with no dining room, and in this case....no front counter. Everything is pickup or delivery. Sales are done thru apps or a website. Don't go to the address looking for a real restaurant. It's the Oakland Food Hall.

Avoid this place!They aren't available by phone, hard to find online and they clearly mess up,…read moreshort orders often. I ordered 3 breakfast burritos for delivery and only two were delivered. There is no way to get ahold of this business and after paying the tip/delivery fees it's not worth it at all. I see from other reviews now that this is common with them and not sure how they are even allowed to be on any food delivery app when they are consistently not sending food or messing up orders the way they do.

Been here for a few Father's days cuz my husband loves this place. So far in our visits we've…read moretried: corn fritters, beet salad, St. Louis pork ribs, Trip's Triple, Tsukune Sando, Fried Chicken Sando, Pork Roti, and many of the speciality sodas like POG etc. It's been a solid 5 star place so far, we've only come for special occasions. However last Thur we came for dinner and brought some friends who were excited to try this place for the first time. Beet salad: 5/5 Ribs: 5/5, coleslaw: 1/5 why is the coleslaw not good? It's very soggy and wet and taste old, not crisp and refreshing as it should be... Pls improve the recipe for this... Our to-go order was close to $40, for some ribs and coleslaw, coleslaw did not eat Chicken Sando: 4.5/5 Pork Roti: 3/5 good flavor but pork was chewy and fatty Corn fritters: 4.5/5 Trips Triple: Tri-tip was good 5/5, but not a fan of the chicken 1/5, pork shoulder ok 2/5 would only order the tri-tip again from this combo Service was fine and ambiance cool

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!

Yes!! Try this place and hear's why. Tucked into a small strip in Alameda, this spot is a gem. The…read morespace is beautiful--clean, stylish, and surprisingly calming. Service was quiet but attentive, which made the whole experience feel effortless. The food was the real star. We started with the Brussels sprouts (light, crispy, and perfectly cooked), calamari (well‑seasoned and not heavy at all), and warm biscuits with whipped honey butter--so good. The clam chowder stole the show for us: poured tableside, rich but not heavy, and full of flavor. For entrées, the seafood pasta was fantastic, the lobster rigatoni was delicious (just wished for a bit more lobster), the ribeye was cooked perfectly, and the lamb--while tasty--could've used a touch more time. Overall, this place is an easy 5 stars. Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and memorable food. I'll definitely be back to try the dishes we couldn't get to.

Well, we had to go back to this place to see if in fact it warranted the four stars I gave it last…read moretime and they did not disappoint. Once again we made reservations just to make it easy to get in. The place wasn't that busy as well. The Manager Karina (I believe was her name) sat us down right away. We ordered to start the Calamari and Gnocci. The Calamari was delicious again and the Gnocci was unbelievable. It was cooked perfect, light and tender, and the sauce was outstanding. For entrees we ordered the Lamb Chops, the Filet, Seafood Pasta, Pork Scallopini, and the Cheeseburger. Lamb Chops-Cooked Perfect again just like last time. Filet-was also cooked perfect (med rare), the sauce on it tasted fantastic. Seafood Pasta-Noodles cooked al dente, plenty of seafood in it, and the flavor was also great. Pork Scallopini-Mashed Potatoes light and fluffy, the brussel sprouts were different but really good, the pork was cooked perfect as well, very tender and the sauce on it was delicious. Cheeseburger-Cooked med rare which was great, plenty of meat ratio, along with the fixings on it. The fries were awesome. For dessert we had the Banoffee Tart and the Creme Brulee. Both of them were very tasty, light, and delicious. This time they added a %20 tip to the bill which is fine we normally give more than that anyway but it would have been nice to know that the tip was included and since we used a credit card, they added a fee for that which they didn't say anything about that as well. We would definitely be back again.

The food and service was lovely. For the appetizers, we ordered from the happy hour menu. We got…read morepork belly skewers (4/5), onion rings & parmesan fries (5/5), wings (4/5), calamari (5/5), and German sausage (5/5). For the entrees we got the London bus (5/5), chick'n bureau (5/5) and pad kee mao (5/5). This place is such a gem. I would definitely come back. Only thing that sucks is that parking can be difficult as it is steeet parking.

Not crowded, great music, big screen television, nice bathrooms. A bar, great service from the get…read morego. I had the chick n bureau with regular fries. You don't have to ask for extra napkins either.