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1. Speisekammer
4.6
Exceptional(1647)
Price: Moderate
• German • Alameda
Booked 3 times today
Traditional German cuisine- Pickup-take out & delivery through UberEats, Postmates & Grubhub- Limited outdoor dining.
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2. The Star on Park
4.7
Exceptional(358)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Alameda
Booked 4 times today
The Star features the same delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza that made Little Star Pizza famous, with their consistent Guardian's Best of the Bay Pizza. We have an extended menu including salads, appetizers, and sandwiches. We feature an artisan full bar as well as a diverse beer and wine menus. We are family friendly and accept reservations for large parties as well. We look forward to you joining us!
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3. Tomatina - Alameda
4.3
Awesome(157)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Alameda
For parties over 4 guests or if desired time not available, please contact us directly at 510-521-1000 to book your reservationWE CATER ANY EVENT no celebration is too large or too small!Tomatina is a classic Italian restaurant. This is a casual and relaxed Italian neighborhood restaurant. As a sharp contrast to fine Italian dining, this is a place to enjoy a glass of wine and unwind with unpretentious pasta dishes served in hearty portions. Tomatina is designed to appeal to as many people as possible, which is why they carry a vegetarian, gluten-free and children's menu in addition to their regular ones. Each month, Tomatina offers seasonal specials in addition to the normal menu. These offerings have included a chicken apple salad, roasted cauliflower pizza and even a proscuitto and fig piadine. Staples of the menu that guests can always count on are dishes such as the ravioli di formaggi, mini-hand tossed pizzas.
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4. Wine & Waffles
4.3
Awesome(81)
Price: Moderate
• American • Alameda
Wine & Waffles offers a wide assortment of fine wines and unique small plates to choose from. For the beer lovers a selection of beer is available on tap. Enjoy a wide variety of special entertainment options from jazz guitarists, grand piano players, open mic nights and many others. As we are a wine bar, we are only able to serve guests who are 21 and over.
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5. MUA
4.4
Awesome(1393)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.
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6. Commis Bar
4.9
Exceptional(37)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 3 times today
With only 10 bar height chairs at the cocktail bar, the COMMIS BAR experience offers a fixed 4-course menu highlighting some the best seasonal Northern California ingredients through modern and classic cooking techniques. Diners at the bar are invited for 1.5 to 2 hours over the entire course of the meal with the shorter fixed menu compared to our full length DINING ROOM menu experience.
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7. Marzano
4.8
Exceptional(1058)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 7 times today
Just like the small family-owned trattorias of Italy, Marzano is simple, rustic, and generous in spirit. Executive Chef, Robert Holt, draws his inspiration from Southern-Italy, with an emphasis on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
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8. Spinning Bones
4.6
Exceptional(309)
Price: Moderate
• American • Alameda
Booked 3 times today
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.
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9. Bocanova
4.6
Exceptional(63)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Oakland
Booked 7 times today
Bocanova is a Pan-American Grill & Restaurant celebrating new world ingredients, many of which are often associated with the old world because of their heavy influence on our favorite European cuisines.Where would Italy be without corn (polenta) and tomatoes, or Ireland without potatoes, or France without haricots vert and pole beans all of which originated in the new world. What would Asian cuisine be without peppers and rice and this is just the tip of the iceberg. We aim To celebrate the bounty of New World ingredients through the creative interpretation of indigenous dishes from South, Central and North America.To provide a casual environment that encourages our guests to nourish both body and soul through the sharing of meals with friends and family.
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10. The Park Street Tavern
4.8
Exceptional(547)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Alameda
Booked 10 times today
The Park Street Tavern features Modern Central Mediterranean cuisine.

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  • RobertVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food! I really liked the pickled vegetables.
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    SpeisekammerPrice: Moderate• German• Alameda
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    4.6
  • Sebastian
    Los Angeles •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Who knew Oakland goes off like this? Incredible open space in what I assume is a converted warehouse. I sat upstairs, overlooking the main dining area, which was perfect. Really diverse crowd, fantastic set list by the DJ, great overall energy. Shared the Caesar salad to start, which frankly could have been half the size (it was two full romaine hearts) and the 1lb Ribeye with fries. Finished with the bread pudding. That was more than enough. Great service. Note that 20% gratuity is automatically added, which I was fine with, but just beware so you don't double-tip.
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    MUAPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
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    4.4
  • Andrew
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Feb 2025
    Delicious pizza - my favorite! Beautiful restaurant in an old bank.
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    The Star on ParkPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Alameda
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    4.7
  • Golden
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 May 2024
    Food was delicious We had pizza ,lovely salads and friendly service. Ambiance is cafe like so very casual. I had the clams and soaked up the delicious sauce with bread. 😋
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    Tomatina - AlamedaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Alameda
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 July 2023
    Great experience like always! Food, Wine ,Service & Music all on point. Thank you Kyle!
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    Wine & WafflesPrice: Moderate• American• Alameda
    •
    4.3

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