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Spinning Bones, Alameda, CA
Award-winning

Spinning Bones

4.7
4.7
318 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1205 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant that specializes in roasted meats with bold flavors. The focus of the menu is slow roasted meats: poultry, pork and beef, rotating on spits over high heat, and basting in their own natural juices. The rest of the menu is comprised of shareable appetizers, vegetarian side dishes, and healthier salads with vegan dressings. The principle of the menu is straight-forward: quality products that are prepared minimally and cooked thoughtfully. Spinning Bones is a brunch and dinner spot for Alameda people by Alameda people. It is a casual neighborhood restaurant open 5 days-a-week for sit down dining, take-out, and large party catering. Spinning Bones strives to be a common area for the residents of the East Bay to come together and engage in conversation and camaraderie over great food and drink.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Meat, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Visit https://www.spinningbones.com/catering or Email: catering@spinningbones.com for inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    View website for details
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Alameda
  • Cross street
    San Jose Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Intersection of Park St. and San Jose Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 318 people are saying

Spinning Bones reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spinning Bones offers "excellent food" and "amazing service" in a welcoming atmosphere. Known for their prime rib, rotisserie dishes, and flavorful sides, it provides a memorable dining experience. The menu features diverse small plates, "combo" entrees, and standout specials. Guests praise the friendly staff and value-for-money dining.

318 Reviews
  1. Sharemymeal

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to celebrate a birthday and our group really enjoyed ourselves! Staff were super nice and friendly. We ordered the corn fritters, beet salad, cauliflower, double Dutch platter, tri tip, and the tsukune sando. Also French toast for the table! Everything was delicious and the only issue was the chicken was a little dry. But the birthday boy didn’t complain and he loved it all! We’ve had the tasty Sunday prime rib in the past and will be back again!

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  2. Gerard

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, as always! That’s why I always keep coming back. This time I brought a friend and she loved it as well, and I’m sure she will be back.

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  3. Lisa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Food was excellent experience as noted “Check Please.”

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  4. Regina VIP

    Sacramento10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and we were seated immediately for our reservation. Our superb server answered our questions about the specials for today and we were convinced to try the rotisserie prime rib Sunday special. My family and I agreed that was the BEST prime rib we have ever eaten and the creamed corn it came with made it an absolutely delicious paring! The horse radish is top notch! We ordered our usual fav starters of Chix Fat Rice and Corn Fritters. For our other entree, we always enjoy the chicken and spareribs from our double Dutch entree, as these are especially juicy and the spareribs fell off the bone and are packed with flavor! I added chimichurri sauce from the roti that came with the Double Dutch on the chicken and spareribs ribs and this combination was perfection. People kept entering for takeout and to be seated, showing the strong business of Spinning Bones! This is one of our favorite restaurants and we are looking forward to our next visit to try out their specials and our fav items from their menu again!

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  5. Regan

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food combined with excellent, attentive service....dining at Spinning Bones is always a treat and we look forward to our next visit. You could make an entire meal from their small plates and salads options, but for a bigger meal, we like to get a few "combo" entrees and enjoy it, "family-style", when we come for dinner. Previous visits during lunch hours, you can't go wrong with a burger or my favorite, the fried chicken sandwich, BUT, don't forget to first ask for their "specials of the day" or you might regret missing out on some real winners, too!

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  6. Judy

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent selection of food and reasonably priced. Nice ambience and friendly staff.

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  7. Susan

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food … Michelin star quality! Highly recommended

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  8. Michael

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food and super nice staff! Will definitely come back.

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  9. Victoria

    San Francisco40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! The food was exceptional, the service was great, and the ambiance welcoming. I had the veggie burger—best I’ve ever had. Seriously! I’ll be back, for sure. 🥰

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  10. Bob VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated birthday at Spinning Bones, everything was great the food exceptional we had made plans for the house of prime rib but I can say that the quality of the prime rib was better than House. The beef was tender and flavorful medium rare kudos to the chef

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FAQs

Spinning Bones offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 263-9290.

Spinning Bones is rated 4.7 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. East Bay
  5. Alameda

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Spinning Bones

1205 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    San Jose Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Alameda
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Meat, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Intersection of Park St. and San Jose Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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