Ok... Nine out of Ten. Attentive server…read more Awesome food Good amount of food Sauce was

Mehhhh Hang Ten has fell off imo. Maybe I'm late.. but it's noticeable because they are never busy…read moreanymore. My recent visit was absolutely disappointing. Staff was not attentive at all. Dirty walls and restroom... no check ins... water refills... Cracker for seafood came when we were already almost finished eating.. no salt/pepper/lemons.. overcooked fries... closed mussels... empty clams... 18% auto gratuity, 3% card transaction fee.. $432 for 6 people.. And to top it all off, a stomachache instantly after eating that carries into the next day.. just let that all sit in.

My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time to celebrate our 30th anniversary, and…read moreeverything was perfect! I ordered the Squid Ink Seafood Risotto (the special of the day), and it was incredibly tasty. They even gave us a complimentary Tiramisu to celebrate. I don't know why it took us so long to find this place, but we will definitely be back soon! PS: I forgot to take a picture, but you can see the risotto in the photo section of this page uploaded by other people. It's absolutely worth a try if they have it!

Great service. I was told of good recommendations and will definitely try others when I come back…read more I came here for an event hosted by a company, so the options are limited to what was on the menu. However, I'm told the other regular choices have great portions too. Definitely come back for more. I'd only give it 4 stars only because the noise level makes it pretty hard to hold an event. It's interesting though when they closed the curtains, the outside noise drowned out. But, the servers sometimes forget to close the curtains when they came in, so then it got disruptive/noisy for a "private" event.

Been a sucker for Thai style beef noodle soups lately. The one here was pretty respectable - good…read moreamount of protein and flavorful broth. My only gripe about it is the price. The menu is pretty pricey. They do have occasional deals like dollar oysters, which I think it's only available on weekdays because I didn't see it on the weekend. This is a high 3* for me so rounding to 4*.

It's been awhile since I've been back to Monkey Thai but when my friend wanted to have dinner, I…read morefigured this was a good place to go. Easy to find parking and happy hour until 6 pm. Since we made it by happy hour, we ordered the gyoza. It was nice to put that in ahead of time while we waited for our food. She ordered the pad see ew and I ordered the pad kee mow. I will admit that the last time I ordered from them, I thought the pad kee mow was just okay. This time I felt like it would be a reason I'd come back! The noodles were flavorful and the plating was nicely done. The last time I felt like the noodles were a bit oily and underflavored. Well done this time around! The restaurant can get loud but it's cleanly and pretty spacious. The restrooms are also clean.

Was gifted a gift card here - we decided to try this spot out on a warm Saturday afternoon. Located…read moreright near the water in Jack London Square. Parking is a bit difficult but we managed to find street parking a block away. Wasn't too crowded and there was plenty of seating inside. You order first and you find a table to sit, and they bring out the food to you. Self serve water is available. The food came out pretty quick! Thoughts: - Lobster roll (classic) was delicious! Generous amount of lobster. Would definitely get this again. Chips weren't too great though. - Fried shrimp basket was nice. Shrimp was crispy and tasty. Fries were also very crispy and flavorful. The sauces go well with the shrimp/fries. Coleslaw isn't the best though. - The crab nachos were surprisingly good. A nice cheese sauce combo with pico/avocado crema and a good amount of crab. - Garlic noodles were fine, nothing standout about them. - Mix and match basket with catfish, cod, and calamari (not pictured): Catfish was solid (would highly recommend, one of the favorites of the meal!), but would pass on the cod and calamari - a bit dry/fishy. Would recommend for a casual spot for seafood and a nice view!

First off, this place is one the water on Jack London Square - which is pretty much in a death…read morespiral. The once thriving and bustling go-to spot is a mere shadow of what it once was. Anyone remember the Jack London Village that they tore down to build this end of the development? Anyways - this is a fast casual type spot, where you order from the counter, place the little number sign on your table and wait for it to be delivered. The menu is your standard seafood joint by the water type, with all the usual suspects represented. Fried fish, shrimp, chowder, seafood pastas--if you've ever been to a seaside seafood joint, chances are good that the menu here is exactly like the one you remember seeing at the countless other places like this one. I noticed right off the bat that their pricing structure was on the high side - with a $17 burger and fries option, with the bulk of the fried seafood options in the $22-25 range. A cheaper choice might be the $16 fish tacos (two of them) but I kind of draw the line at paying $8 for a single taco. Our table ordered a few of the fried options plus a few soda beverages. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and I noticed that the silver metal trays that the food comes on is a bit on the small side, especially considering the prices for each dish. The fried shrimp dish was a big scoop of mega-salty french fries, and 3 average sized deep fried shrimp. Yes - 3 as in 1, 2, 3. That's what - $7+ a shrimp? The two fried fish platters weren't much better portion-wise. My deep fried cod consisted of three modest sized fish-fingers, and not the single luscious chunk of perfectly fried cod I had imagined in my head when ordering. They were fine - but very average and nothing that stood out as life-changing or something to write home about. As mentioned earlier, they must be employing the Little Rascals method where they over salt everything, in hopes that you'll order another beverage to wash down the copious mounts of sodium (I figure about 4+ days worth). The fried catfish platter that rounded out our order was more of the same - thin meager portions of fish on a large bed of mega-salted fries. Small plastic containers of generic pre-made tartar sauce and coleslaw can with each platter. The coleslaw was fine - just very forgettable and perhaps a tad on the flavorless/watery side. All said, was it okay? Yes. Was it anything outstanding that I'd crave and plan my return to have again? No. It is in line with touristy by-the-Sea seafood places that charge an extra couple of bucks because they're "on the water"? Pretty much. You're paying for the view and the 'scene' of sitting on the patio out front to people watch, and not for the food. I kind of hate these places and normally try my best to stay away from them, but every once in awhile, you gotta put on your tourist hat and join the mindless flock. A meager 2 stars outta 5 from me. Instead, I'd stroll around this area on a Sunday when they hold the farmer's market (again - is not what it used to be) and then drive through the tube to Alameda where great dining spots are numerous on Park Street. You can stop at Crab Cove and Crown Beach on the way, for more touristy sightseeing.

There's nothing NOT to love about this place!…read more I made a reservation for date night, as we've wanted to try this place for awhile. The atmosphere is cozy and casual and the service staff are really friendly. In terms of food, we started with a dozen oysters, the smoked trout dip, and the boquerones. The smoked trout dip was outstanding!!! Loved the flavor of it! The Boquerones was also delicious... the oysters were all fresh and can be ordered with horseradish and hot sauce (I think it was Crystal). For mains we ordered the steamed mussels and the grilled shrimp. The mussels were good, though on the smaller side, and the shrimp was delicious, buttery and garlicky. Great combo! To finish I had the Key Lime Pie which was done in a bowl. Great lime flavor and not overly sweet. Overall, a fantastic experience and we will definitely return!

Update: I waited over two weeks hoping Salty Pearl would honor its promise. Instead, I got silence…read more The only thing "salty" was the customer service. If you read other 1-2 star reviews to will find that the owner has a pattern of blaming and harassing customers for their honest reviews instead of having accountability. Thankfully, my bank refunded the charge. Ironically, the best customer service I received came from the company processing the payment--not the restaurant. If accountability matters to you, dine elsewhere. After spending nearly $300 to celebrate my birthday, I had hoped the owner genuinely wanted to make things right. The follow-up was even more disappointing than the birthday lunch itself. After my original Google review, the owner publicly wrote: "Please email me directly... I'll comp your entire meal, no questions asked." I reached out exactly as requested, thanked him, accepted his offer, and asked what information he needed to process the refund. Instead of receiving a direct response, the conversation shifted to why I had posted a public review before contacting the restaurant privately and how it affected his business. I wasn't looking to debate my experience--I was simply taking him up on the offer he had publicly made. I followed up with one straightforward question: whether the promised comp was still on the table. Despite following up, I never received a direct answer. I understand that restaurants don't have to refund every unhappy customer. What changed my rating from 3 stars to 1 star wasn't just the disappointing birthday lunch--it was the difference between the public promise and the private follow-through. For me, how a business handles a complaint is just as important as the original dining experience. ---- I chose The Salty Pearl to celebrate my birthday and left feeling pretty disappointed overall. When making my reservation through OpenTable, I noted that it was my birthday and requested a stroller-friendly table. Unfortunately, neither request seemed to be acknowledged. Similar to what other reviewers have mentioned, there was no recognition of the birthday celebration at all. As a parent, I specifically requested a table with space for a stroller. Instead, we were initially seated next to a large party with virtually no room for one. When I brought this up, I was told to leave the stroller at the other end of the restaurant, which wasn't practical since I needed easy access to my baby's essentials. To their credit, they eventually moved us to a different table, but the interaction felt reluctant rather than accommodating. The service was also extremely slow throughout the meal. While I don't mind dishes arriving one at a time, the pacing felt excessive. There were long stretches of waiting between items, and we frequently had to flag someone down for assistance. The bartender wasn't particularly friendly, which added to the overall experience. The final straw was dessert--we waited so long that we eventually canceled it and left. As for the food, it was a mixed bag. The clam chowder was good, and I enjoyed the Caesar salad. The dressing was light and well-balanced, though I didn't think the extra $8 for the sardines was worth it. The lobster roll was underwhelming, especially given the price. The tuna crudo was just okay and noticeably smaller than it appeared in the photos, and the ceviche was missing hot sauce. The steamed mussels were decent, but the focaccia served alongside them felt like the wrong choice. A crusty sourdough or another crisp bread would have been much better for soaking up the broth. The focaccia was simply too soft. We also ordered the "$12 oysters with the purchase of a bottle of wine" special. After doing the math, I'm not convinced it's much of a deal. Overall, I came in with high expectations, especially after hearing comparisons to Little Shucker. After trying both, I'd choose Little Shucker every time. The food there is more flavorful, portions feel more generous for the price, and the overall experience exceeds expectations rather than falling short of them. Unfortunately, what should have been a special birthday dinner ended up feeling underwhelming from both a service and value perspective.

This place was literally empty when we came here for lunch…read more Like it looked like it was abandoned kind of empty. Like haunted restaurant kind of empty. Thankfully the server was nice and the food we had was surprisingly good. I say this because we honestly weren't sure if their seafood cioppino would be any good given the majority of their menu featured Vietnamese dishes. Interesting combination. Like Fisherman's Wharf merged with a Pho restaurant. You can get your oysters and deviled eggs and bahn mi sandwiches here. For realz, look at the menu. Anyways I liked my cioppino. Didn't have a lot of seafood but the flavor profile was spot on and the garlic bread was decent. That's why I never want to judge a Vietnamese Fisherman's Restaurant based solely on their menu--because the food just may surprise you! My coworker liked her bahn mi sandwich and the view of the boats and the nice weather made this a great place to catch up on old times.

Came here and the portion size for the price is absolutely absurd. Last year the price has went up…read moredramatically. We came here last year and we have pictures of our food and it was way now it literally was ridiculous I got like 10 fries with my burger. Crispy pork belly got like 5 pieces $19 crazy. Deviled egg was ridiculous. It's like portions were crazy small.

Still amazing 5/5 experience and food every time…read more Steak frites - cooked to perfection Caesar Salad - honestly one of the best that I've had Branzino - fantastic

Bar, food and staff are terrific! I've been going for years…read more Two reasons for 4 stars vs. 5 stars My favorite dishes keep getting removed? The most recent is the burger - bring it back! The desserts are lacking: tasteless not as advertised and always out of the chocolate.

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 :)