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Booked 58 times todayCan't miss with anything on the menu. Pork Chop is especially good and service is spot on. Really an exceptional place for dinner. More
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Reservation honored on time. Creative and fun decor. Attentive service, delicious food with a wide selection menu. The grilled crab sandwich is hot and very flavorful. The daily specials are always good- one for every day of the week. Thursday is corned beef and my favorite. Relaxing and good bar drinks. Highly recommend. More
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Delightful evening server was excellent. He accommodate our request to enjoy our excellent cocktails before ordering. Duck tenders were interesting, but a bit overcooked for my taste. Brussels sprouts were excellent. My duck breast was perfect. My husband's burger was amazing. Ginger cake was super. We need to go back more often. More
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Everything was great. It would be nice if they invested in some blinds for the windows because the sun was shining right on us. More
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The food was amazing and our server, Jin provided excellent service along with the support staff (bussers) Also wanted to mention the cocktails were on point! We will definitely be back! More
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Excellent and well curated wine list. All three appetizers that we ordered were superb. I always get the chard mulfatti and we had the roast duck breast with duck leg confit which were memorable as well More
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We have never been disappointed in the food, ambience and service at Enoteca. Kitchen is run by Angelo, who must have been brought up in the restaurant business in Naples. Food always comes up hot and incredibly delicious. Joe, the owner, always gracious and more than helpful with providing a taste of wine prior to deciding whether it fits your pallet at the time. His dessert suggestions are right on the mark as well. No problem highly recommending the restaurant. More
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A friend referred me to this place. Loved the food and service. Will go back for the fried catfish. The dinner menu scallops and green beans and chicken in black beans sauce excellent. Appetizers vegetable rolls and crab won tons very good. More
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first time here- intimate space- only 6-8 tables, very casual, very relaxed, never hurried- nice change from many of the slick "artist gallery"minimal boutique restaurants that seem to proliferate and try to move you on. this is primarily fish although they are some offerings of red and chicken meat (but why would you?-). pucquio (peruvian ) is more about the food and preparation,- and what a treat it was. carlos and his wife lisette are maestros at what they do- cebiche (mosaico) has never tasted so elegant and captures the subtlety of what a master can do with fish. and lissete was elegant, humble and always suave whenever we inquired about what we had ordered. she was a delight. the mixed (solterito) appetizer of seared fish was also a smash- leaving the "sashimi " elegance of the interior to float in the flashed and seared exterior. topping it off with an entire dish for 2 (the chita frita con picante) which included shellfish and the head of a sea bass? with enough meat on there to feed 3. cooked in an broth of tumeric that pulled it all together. with no prompting from our hosts to rush this beautiful meal ,we ate more than any restraint we may have attempted, but it was undeniably a wonderful experience and one we will return to. bravo lisette and carlos!!! More
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They must have been understaffed because there was one server for all of the tables. Had a reservation for 4 at 09:00pm and didn't get the main entrees until about 10:30pm. The food was exceptional and I am not so unreasonable to give them a low rating based on one experience that might potentially be a one-off. The food was absolutely delectable so I will definitely be coming back to try the entire menu. I have a feeling the slow service was because it was a Restaurant Week weekend and/or someone must have called in sick. Other than that, the server was very apologetic and the food was delicious. In the very least, I would recommend a try! More
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I have only been there for brunch/lunch, but loved it each time More
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Wonderful fresh food and good service. I will return again . More
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Amazingly quick service. Perfect for a pre-show meal. More
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Saap Avenue is a real find. The food is great and fresh - we had curry dishes (shrimp, chicken and duck) and a delicious salmon. Started with shrimp spring rolls.They wer huge and really tasty. Mixed drinks from the bar were well done. An overall good time was had by all. More
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The service is always outstanding at Galeto. We came in for a birthday celebration, and were extremely pleased with the lunch menu. And, my husband enjoyed his complimentary birthday sundae. More
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The food was okay because many of the items were overcooked. Like the plantains and chicken sausage was over cooked. More
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Went there for an early New Year's eve dinner on a date. They had their regular menu, which is what my friend and I wanted. The drinks were tasty and the food was very good. The chips and salsa/guacamole were amazing. I could have eaten just that and I would have been happy. Our server, "Jesus G" was great. The food arrived on time and dishes were appropriately cleared when finished. He was friendly and cheerful. More
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The atmosphere, food and wine were terrific. The waiter was coughing and sneezing at the table. He was very spaced out, brought salads twice. Then a very long time for entree. It was an odd experience as I have dined there for about 30 years or from it’s opening. I have no desire to create an issue for an employee, but several of the wait staff were homing around at the cash register, tossing hair around, not watching tables and not taking the diners into first priority More
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I've been wanting to go here since I heard about it. The experience did not disappoint. The food was tasty & the service excellent. In addition, they let us sit there quite some time after we'd finished eating. More
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This has been a favorite from when I used to live in the neighborhood. I have tried other Ethiopian restaurants since moving away, but this is still my favorite and close enough to my current location to get to easily. The injera bread is just right, not too sour as some other restaurants are,. The staff is friendly, attentive, but stays low key, in the background, and unobtrusive. The food is very authentic. I always have the Ethiopian spiced tea and share a combination plate. We had more people this time so we opted for an additional fish dish of fried tilapia chunks. It was a good choice! We went on a Wednesday, so it was pretty quiet. I have seen it packed on weekends though, but it's always pleasant atmosphere. More
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Had the Brussels sprouts and cauliflower soup with chili oil. Both very tasty but, for ma, a little heavy on the oil on both dishes. More
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Love the elegant atmosphere, fantastic service and delicious food. MCSD More
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It was our anniversary and they made us feel very special! Both the server and manager wished us a happy anniversary and they brought us a champagne toast. Very thoughtful. The food was great as well!! More
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They were incredibly kind, food was outstanding, lovely ambiance. We will be back More
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Great place and excellent menu. Wine menu needs help. More
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Very great experience. We enjoyed the music. More
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Great food. More
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We had a very enjoyable night out at Z Cafe for Restaurant Week. The food was good. While the server was very attentive and friendly, they were rushed and the kitchen pushed food out too fast so we felt rushed. We got over it. The ambiance is authentic old school and I love it. This would be a great place to meet up on a blustery afternoon and enjoy good drinks, good comfort food and good company. Not an intimate quiet 5 star restaurant but a solid good value venue worthy of repeat business. More
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Very good food and ambiance ... and our server, Ayisha, was completely terrific ... efficient and fun! And it doesn't hurt to be so close to the waterfront either... Thanks. More
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Quinn's brightest feature is their people. I requested a table with a view and let them know I would be with my 90 year old dad who depends on a walker. They have a lift for the physically challenged. There is a bell to call for help and they came right away. They seated us at the window on the first floor. The service was great! The food was good... Clam chowder, salad and even at least one vegan option. It was a comfortable and tasty lunch! Thank you, Quinn's! More
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Went during Oakland's Restaurant Week. Great value of 2 courses for $20. Was pleasantly surprised with the food quality (ordered the Ora Salmon and Butter Chicken). More
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I dined at Kincaid's this past Saturday, for my birthday. It was the most lovely experience. I had to share with Manager how fantastic everything was. Kincaid's made my birthday extra special. I will gladly visit again. More
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Enjoyed our experience here. Food was very good. I had the lamb burger and it was very tasty. Loved the pickled cabbage. The service was excellent!! My only wish was that the dessert menu had more items. After dinner we had drinks at the bar. We had a great time and will return. More
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Great service and food. It's become our go to place for larger parties. We can always count on it for service and food. More
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Had been craving dumplings and these were very good. Nice selection including vegetarian and seafood. Garlic noodles were also delicious as was spicy fish. Atmosphere was surprisingly pleasant and service was attentive and gracious. Nice gem on Grand Avenue. Would definitely return. More
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Was looking for a good downtown restaurant before a concert. We do not know Oakland at all but found this restaurant on yelp. We did not realize it was inside the Marriott Hotel. So, it is a typical hotel restaurant with some nice options on the menu. Nothing too exciting but not bad as well. Service was great. More
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I'm giving Neecha Thai 4 stars mainly for the food. Fine dining it's not, but it's very tasty. It's a rather small space, a bit crowded, with a fair amount of noise from the open kitchen. Wait staff was friendly, but "inexperienced college student" level. Service could be more "professional" i.e. attentive. My friend arrived before I did and while water and menus were on the table, we had to ask them to come take our order. We had been seated for some time, and I had even checked in for our reservation 5 minutes early. The food arrived in a timely manner from there; we had an appetizer on spinach leaves with a delightful chutney that tasted of ginger and maybe tamarind? My friend had the Basil Chicken and I had a salmon dish. Both had delicious sauces and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. My salmon was a bit overcooked and dry, so good thing there was plenty of peanut curry sauce to spoon on top. We split a chocolate "lava cake" with ice cream for dessert, since it was my friend's birthday, and they accommodated a request for a birthday candle. But it was slightly over cooked and more fudge-y than lava-y. My friend said she saw it heated in the microwave. Lava cake should always be baked to order as overcooking is very easy to do, especially in the microwave, where things cook from the inside out. Overall, however, I would consider it a great neighborhood place to get some tasty food with friendly service, and good sized portions. We were happy to have leftovers to take home for lunch the next day. More
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This was our second visit to lenas. The first time the service was terrible but this trip it was more organized. This is a cafeteria style restaurant and I found the service very fast and orderly. The staff was much nicer and efficient. The good was delivered hot and was delicious. We will return again!!! More
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Great service! Food was pretty good, didn’t care for the asparagus appetizer. The vegan burger is really good! I was sad they were out of the sour beer as that’s the only kind I like. More
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A friend and I took our 5- and 6-year old sons to dinner here in the early evening prior to a kid-friendly show at the Paramount. The servers were so kind and patient with our kiddos, and the food was yummy and arrived quickly! I love the decor and ambience at Spice Monkey, and want to go back for adult beverages sometime soon. Great little downtown spot! More
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The Grand Avenue Thai Cuisine offers authentic Thai fare at reasonable costs. The restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere and caters to singles and large groups alike. It is also child friendly with a courteous staff. Wheelchair accessible, Grand Avenue Thai Cuisine facilitates its patrons with plenty of bike and street parking.
The restaurant is operational during lunch and dinner hours and offers waited dine-in services. Takeout options are also available. Popular menu items for lunch include the Pad Ka Pow, Tofu Fries, Shrimp Rolls, Tum Kha Gai and a special Lemongrass Tilapia served with steamed Jasmine rice. The traditional Thai BBQ is a must have for dinner with Salmon Yang and Neur Yang being the crowd favorites. Various salads, soups and noodle options are also available. The Grand Avenue Thai Cuisine is open seven days a week.
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Great Wall Chinese Vegetarian & Seafood Restaurant is located in the Rockrige area in Oakland, CA. We offer dinning hours for lunch and dinner and are open seven days a week. The cozy, intimate setting is perfect whether you favor mild, colorful Chinese dishes or; hot and spicy, rich, sweet and sour, or classic Chinese dishes . Our restaurant is located at 6247 College Ave, Oakland, Ca. For details or any questions, please call us (510) 658-8458 Explore our exciting menu that offers you fine Chinese Vegetarian & Seafood cooking as well as Wine, Beer and Desserts. Whether it be it business or pleasure, Great Wall Chinese Vegetarian & Seafood is here for you dining pleasure.More
Service was mediocre- we had reservations and still had to wait at least 10 minutes to be seated and I literally had to ask my server 3 times to please bring me tea. It sure what the problem was there. The food was good though not so good that I would come here over other great sushi spots in the area. More
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Every thing was great More
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Good quality meal and a very fair price. The food was quite tasty. We had the fish and also the meat combination. Scrumptious. The service was also good. Will visit again. More
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Wonderful food and excellent service. The staff was friendly and helpful More
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We named our restaurant “Guru Curry House”, primarily to symbolize our deep gratitude to our gurus. We believe their sublime energy will guides us and help us serve our clients with authentic, flavorful, and nourishing curry cuisine. Our menu reflects harmonious flavor pairing of curry and variety of fresh ingredients to serve our guests with finest dishes. Each ingredient is carefully chosen to prepare savory dish by our chef, to achieve the highest satisfaction to all our guests. We welcome you to experience our warm service, delicious cuisine, and soothing ambiance offered at the “Guru- level”. More
Super cozy ambiance, yummy pizza, sweet server, nice pinot by the glass, definitely will be coming back soon! More
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The food was solid across the board with the paellas being excellent. Great beer and wine list (though we had some excellent Spanish Cider). The service was definitely off that night. They either seemed understaffed or had pretty junior wait staff. More
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