Love getting margaritas on a warm day and that's exactly what my fiancé and I did on a lovely…read moreSaturday. We sat on the outdoor patio and our server promptly came to take our order. Ordered two spicy margaritas and the brisket nachos to share. The nachos were tastyyyy! The brisket was tender and juicy and the cheese sauce was more of a béchamel which elevated the flavor. The margaritas were well balanced and SPICY just how we like them. So refreshing. Next time we'll bring our pups to enjoy the outdoor patio since dogs are allowed. I saw the waitress bring water out for the hot puppies sitting with their owners which was so sweet.

This afternoon the ten of us had our 19th hole here after a game of golf, and to celebrate two…read morebirthdays. Choice of indoor or indoor seating. We chose indoor. The staff shuffled tables together to accommodate our group. Given a two sided menu that listed starters, salads, and mains. Otherwise you scan the QR code to pull up the drink menu which is very extensive. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered to eat- * fish & chips * smoked beef brisket platter * strawberry arugula salad * buttermilk fried chicken sandwich * fish tacos Hubby & I also had draft beers - * he had double IPA that he liked * I had a peanut butter stout - sweet and peanut butter essence. Loved it. Before we began ordering we were informed one check only. No problem. Also 20% automatic gratuity if six or more people stated on the menu. Again no problem. Several of us had leftovers. Boxed to take home. Located in a strip mall where Safeway is the anchor store.

My bf and I come more often than I'd like to admit. We loveeee the rose tteokbokki with ramen…read morenoodles added and recently discovered the chicken wings. The wings were so crispy and juicy. Service is always good, the girl is always friendly and great with water refills and checking in.

Lovely place. My go to when I have a craving or wanting a bite after shopping at the Marina…read moreoutlets. Had the Kimichi fried rice with spam, veggie pot stickers and tokgochi. Delicious! Melanie (hope I remembered her name correctly) is welcoming, nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this spot. It is truly a hidden gem. Can't wait to try other dishes. Food is tasty and prices are good too, especially happy hour. Check them out and support local restaurants!

This was a delightful meal. It had everything, the relaxing ambiance, the flavorful dishes, and…read moregreat drinks. Oh not to mention, our waitress was delightful! This spot is a little hidden, but once you go inside, it is its own little oasis. Small and intimate, you know the dishes are made fresh. We enjoyed the tissue bread (10/10), seared rice cake (8/10), oxtail (10/10), and more that isn't pictured. I think this is a great celebratory dinner spot. I'd love to come back to try more seasonal specials.

Every time we visit this restaurant, we've always enjoyed our meals. We arrived at 6 PM without a…read morereservation and were able to get a table since a couple were still available. However, after 6:30 PM, especially on weekends, it becomes difficult to find seating, so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. We ordered our usual, Focaccia bread and the beetroot salad, which, as always, were absolutely 10/10. This time, we also tried the Madras coconut curry with vegetables. It wasn't overly sweet and had just the right amount of spice, which we really loved. The vegetables were perfectly cooked with a nice crunch. For dessert, we had the Lebane mousse, which was delicious and a perfect way to end the meal. Customer service is always attentive, friendly, and personalized, which makes the dining experience even more enjoyable.

Cordial Cellar + Lounge (located downstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace) is a great spot for…read moregrabbing a drink, eating some light bites and listening to music. They also have various events. :: Trivia Tuesday :: Wednesday Wine Tasting :: Live Music Saturdays :: Friday & Saturday: Olive & Finn Boutique and pop-up events throughout the month ** 5 Star Review: Pop Up Brunch and Saturday Live Music *** I recently attended Eats by E Brunch last Sunday and returned this evening to catch up with a friend and listen to music. Place is spacious, lively, dimly lit with music playing at a level you can have a conversation. Table ordered a steak sandwich with salad, cheese sandwich with tomato soup and a five-spice pork ragu over polenta. We all enjoyed our dishes. Food is 3.5-4/5 stars and would like to see a bit more to keep it interesting but know their kitchen setup is limited. No wine with this visit. Dessert: Orange brownie was simple with orange zest and the Hawaiian bread pudding was different and flavorful. Good to see the place bustling and look forward to future rotating pop up events. Got a chance to talk to the owner, Stacey as I recognized her from the Eats by E event the week prior. My bad, didn't know she was the owner of Cordial Cellar & Lounge but all good as she was super welcoming, friendly and was very accommodating when asked if we could pay for our own dishes separately. At the end of the evening perused the Olive & Finn Boutique and quickly welcomed by Jackie who was explaining items like the handmade jewelry and some hand stitched clothing. Such cute items and will visit another time. Recommend Cordial Cellar & Lounge for a date night, special group outing or relax and listen to some music. The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays the month of February. Great jazz!

It's been a while since I visited Cordial - I forgot how nice this place is! It's hidden in the…read morebasement of the Castro Valley market. The staff is very friendly, the food is absolutely delicious, and the vibe is super relaxed. I went for happy hour, and ordered miso hummus with veggies, Japanese eggplant bruschetta, and a half order of deviled eggs. I tried a French rosé as well as a Lambrusco. I will definitely be back again, and highly recommend this spot on a sunny day because it's nice and cool inside ;-). It's also in a building with many great restaurants and vendors. You can park once, and come home with pizza, pastries, sushi, olive oil, and so much more!

Whenever I'm in town, I make it a point to come to this restaurant and tap room. It's a beautiful…read morebusiness with a huge outside seating area with fire pits and tons of chairs and a beautiful Olive tree. At least I think it's an Olive tree. but I didn't see any olives. Maybe it's the wrong season for olives. Of course, it could be an artificial Olive tree. Next time, I'm going to check it out. There's a great food menu, athough today, I just came for the Hills and Valleys light beer. Special shout out to the friendly and professional bartender and manager, Santiago. I hear that Buddy is really good too, but for special A+ service , see Santiago.

Fieldwork is one of the top slingers in NorCal's modern craft brew scene. They've expanded to 11…read moretap houses in NorCal in about 8 years that go from Santa Rosa to Monterey. They're definitely on a mission. This one in San Leandro may be 2 years old and is a larger one. I think most of them are in huge spaces now with a large outdoor feature. Here their outdoor area is partially covered, like the sides, but the center is exposed to the open sky. They dot the space with large olive trees, so it has a nice beer garden vibe. We sat in their bar area, and I noticed that even though you are super close to where all the employees are, you get the most do-it-yourself type of service. We had to get our own beers at the bar station, place our food order there and repeat the process anytime we wanted anything more. Now the employees do bring the food out, will clear empties and bring a takeout box if needed. But I think the system is a bit flawed to only allow service personnel to only do partial the work, and create a system for them to avoid customer interaction. But when that tipping prompt comes up on the screen upon paying, the highlighted buttons of 18-20%+ aren't shy at glaring at you front and center. Just an observation and a 2020s cringe for me. I tried 2 of their lagers styles that day as it was pretty warm out and both were really good. Very bold and assertive in the hop ratio, which is a Fieldwork stamp. And what I liked is that they actually tasted fermented in the true lager style which is long, slow and cold. Garlic Fries ($9/4*) Standard and solid garlic fries. Thinner fries, crisp, clean and a good salt presence. A good amount of a cooked garlic is tossed in so isn't that 'spicier' raw garlic type. A dusting of parm is also in the mix. Great with cold crisp beers. Trust. Pepperoni Pizza ($22/3.5*) I remember I tried this same pizza at their San Ramon location and was really impressed with that one. Like a top 5 pizza for me here in the Bay. This one kinda had the similar traits but just wasn't as tight as my original try. The one in San Ramon was crisp throughout, without being overdone. This one was crisp on the outer edges but was limp in the center, so when picking up a slice, a major droop occurred. The pepperonis were totally legit, but the cheese here seemed more wet for some reason. Very milky in taste, but I think it is the reason why the center stayed wet. Again just an observation. Pretty good add for San Leandro, with 21st Amendment closing within the year. This keeps San Leandro a strong brew destination still with Drake's nearby still in the fray. I'm sure I'll be back, just don't love their mode of service chosen.

Came here for the first time last weekend and it was so much fun! It definitely won't be the last…read moretime either! This Dirty Bird of Paradise/'Lounge' area is downstairs. Once you enter in the bar, go to the right, they'll give you a stamp on your hand, and then you can head downstairs. There are many lounge areas, and small tables & chairs to sit and drink at. There are also pool tables to use for free! There's also a DJ that plays GOOD r&b, hip hop, pop, and even some throwbacks too! The DJ that night took song requests and even gave a shoutout to the birthday girl in our group too. The cocktails were good, and I'm sad I didn't take pictures of it (had too much fun). The waitress will come to your table and you can order there OR you can also order at the bar. When I ordered at the bar, the waitress was so nice and helped me bring the drinks over to our table. I also had a taste of the fries, and the cups and guac and it was tasty too! There's some parking right infront or a parking lot behind the bar. I will definitely come back!

Drinks 4 Service 4…read more Ambiance 5 Food 4 We came here on a slow Tuesday night. They were about 10-15 other guests but the places so big and spacious that it almost felt like we had a place to ourselves. There's a spot for a DJ/music and I can only imagine that they have some great shows here. The bartender was attentive, and while they weren't very personable you could tell that they knew several of the regulars. I didn't drink anything fancy, bourbon neat, but it was a fair pour. You order food separately. We are fish tacos, wings & nachos. The fish was fried and coleslaw had a touch of mayonnaise but not too much. This was my favorite dish. The wings of the nachos or what you expect, definitely flavorful and cooked well. We liked the crowd and will definitely be back to listen to some music and check out the lounge downstairs.

4++ sports/ dive bar located in Castro Valley. This place has a feel that's been around for a long…read moretime. The folks here are very friendly and it's like one of those places where they have friendly relationships with the regulars. The prices here are more than reasonable and they have a pretty solid selection of spirits as well as beers. Came here on a Sunday evening to meet up with a good friend to catch up. We had a few beers and the place wasn't crazy busy but there were a few people in there playing some pool. Just a really solid spot to grab drinks and hang out in the Castro Valley area.

Juju is the best bartender!! She's there Wednesday and Thursday nights! She's super nice and fun!…read moreShe cares about your well being and makes sure you have a good time! I go to see her at least once a week and always have a good time! I definitely recommend!

Good selections and great staff !! Good amount of seating…read moreand pet friendly as long as the are on leash Has a nice vibe and is clean and taken care of Definitely gonna make the drive back up

Have you done drag night At Drakes? Well let me let you in on a hidden gem. I stumbled on drag…read morelotería. Grabbed my bestie and headed to thee best drag and only show in San Leandro. I have to give it up to Sal Y Limon. What a chulada of a night. Snacks, drinks and laughs. But most of all a great show. She brings out guest star appearances and I must say the night is full of entertainment and laughter. bring your girls or guys and come have some fun! The ambiance is chill and the place is rather large so plenty of space for other activities also. They have great food too. Service was excellent.