Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Alameda

12 restaurant menus in Alameda, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Forbidden Island
Forbidden Island
90/100 (1772 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Hawaiian
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Got here a little early on a Friday. The place filled up pretty quickly, but was nice an comfy for the first hour. Tables are on a 90 min turn time..."
Jonathan Chaffin
"Very fun and wild place. Their drinks are awesome but their food is fair. Nice outdoor heaters cut the chill. Staff and servers were excellent. ..."
Kelly Drake
"Great decor and atmosphere to boot. Servers were fast and friendly made our party feel welcomed. This is a awesome spot to check out for only the..."
John Pozo
"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Always wanted to come here, and definitely worth it! Cocktails are delicious and STRONG! Haha, Great place for a tik bar!..."
Dannielle Guerrero
"Really cute tiki bar. Staff was helpful, friendly, and fast although maybe they were understaffed because I felt bad there was one person checking in..."
Samantha Spada
"Went on a Saturday afternoon. Back patio was lovely, good shade, good vibes, very friendly and attentive service. We took our dog and the lovely..."
Jessica Custer
"Forbidden Island is our absolute favorite bar. The atmosphere and the drinks are always spectacular but it’s the servers who really help to make..."
Alexandra Barksdale
Speisekammer
Speisekammer
86/100 (3711 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
European
European
Central European
German
Central European
German
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Fish
Pork
Wild boar
Pancakes
Salad
Curry
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Ice Cream
Cakes
Sit down
Bar
European
German
Central European
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"I have the best experience there I've had in a long, long time. Fantastic food. Great beer. Schnitzel and spaetzle. AND live music performed by..."
D Kendall Grigsby
"Drove Up from San Jose since the place we normally take my son-in-law for his birthday was closed for the holiday. Extremely happy that we chose to..."
Michele Wilson
"Place is amazing! I love the food! The selection of beers and wine is amazing also. Definitely sit on the patio. It's so beautiful out. Although the..."
Thomas Martin Sumner
"I was craving for a cheese platter, so we ended up eating here. I just wish there were more crackers, although we really like the variety of fruits..."
Leian P
"Went here for dinner and they have a St. Patrick's Specials. At first we thought the place will be pretty ratchet but we are quite surprised that its..."
Nestle Fornari
"We went on a relatively busy Saturday evening. The staff was super friendly and helpful in suggesting dishes. Their recommendations checked out..."
Victoria L
"I love this place so much. Not only is the food delicious but it's adorable and the staff is super rad. Always friendly, always knowledgeable, always..."
Charlene Evans
"Truly excellent beer and awesome German comfort food. You absolutely have to order the potato pancakes. The reuben is amazing. The schnitzel is the..."
Ed Cho
"My favorite German restaurant in the entire United States. Great food! Great Beer! I’ve been coming here for 15 years and it’s always full of..."
Jeffrey Hart
"The meat plate (fleischplatte) was excellent. Great selection of german beers including Spaten, one of my favorite Munich breweries. Was there this..."
Stephen Brown
"Exactly the same as it has always been. Satisfying food, well executed and friendly staff. I like the option of having smaller portion sizes which..."
Donna Fong
American Oak
American Oak
86/100 (247 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
American
Bar
Dinner
Salad
Ribs
Burger
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fried chicken sandwich, chicken wings, and truffle fries! 2 delicious drinks to top it off! Indoor seating requires you to show proof of vaccination...."
Y C
"Delicious truffle french fries and happy hour cocktails. The service was friendly. The flat iron steak was a little salty and the pork chops were a..."
T Lau
"The ribeye was amazing as was the service. You'll need to provide a negative Covid test or vaccine card to eat indoors but outside seating is also..."
Jorge Sesin
"Incredible food and great whiskey selection. They have Pappy Van Winkle. Flat iron steak and burgers were fantastic. Highly..."
Mary Silvers
"Our server Dallas was very cheerful and provided excellent service. I recommend their truffle fries but I have to admit the steak I ordered was a bit..."
Hideki Kimura
"Great place on the Alameda Island. Parking was tough and almost left. This would have been a big mistake. From the time we entered the flavorful food..."
Mike Rowland
Scolari's
Scolari's
85/100 (783 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Contemporary
Contemporary
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
Takeout
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
1400 Bar & Grill
1400 Bar & Grill
83/100 (1258 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Bar
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Chili
Fish & Chips
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
Mcgee's
Mcgee's
82/100 (623 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Bar
American
Pub
American
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Good food, good service, lots of happy customers with a good atmosphere. One of the best hometown bars and restaurant that you find in Alameda. It's..."
Dino D Muzio
"This is a great neighborhood pub and restaurant! The staff are terrific, the food great and the jukebox is amazing. Fun, fun,..."
John F. Hartnett
"Perfect place to go for Saint Paddy’s day. Friendly happy staff. Great food. Happy patrons. What more could you ask for ?? Loved..."
Jackie Bloth
"The food is totally awesome, new menu items daily. My favorites are the market salad with grilled chicken and the bacon wrapped meatloaf sliders! ..."
Patty Marston Harding
"McGees is Alameda’s “Cheers.” Tim and Tracy are doing a great job, following the tone set by John and Linda Costello. They have put their own..."
Terrie Kurrasch
"Great to have the original menu back- best burgers in town! Great service, the owner Tim has done a great job keeping the tradition..."
Alan Tubbs
"Tim Goodman and Tracy Gama Goodman On behalf of everyone associated with the Mark McKee Memorial Golf Tournament , Thank You !! Tracy and Tim your..."
John Funk
"Great place for good food, good drinks, good friends and a good..."
Adan Alonzo
"Mc Gees has been our Local" for years. We love the place and the people who always take good care of..."
Art Kurrasch
"McGees is where the Base Cadets go after our softball games! Great food, drink and..."
Benton Gross
"It's my Cheers! I can't tell yo how many birthdays and other celebrations we've had there. My now 18 year old has been going since he was 3 weeks ..."
Laura West
"Been going there for 2 decades! Brian is the best bartender this side of the..."
Nanci Rider
"This is a fun place to watch sports or just get a drink. The bartenders are great and the owners make you feel welcome. This is the Cheers of..."
John Mejia
"Great local bar and grill. Friendly employees and great service. I've been there many..."
Jeff Silva
"Really like the burgers and quesadillas served here, They're a little on the greasy side but nice taste and prepared well. Took about 20 minutes..."
Luke Killeffer
"Really great basic bar with solid food and a patio. Family..."
Evan Sparks
"Went there for fried zucchini with a dear friend. Ordered Margaritas from the bar, great friendly staff and yummy food and drinks. Plus outdoor space..."
Michelle Ganly
"I'm glad they survived the pandemic! Always a great place to catch a Warrior Game. They have a good drink selection and happy hour specials. I love..."
wilfred francis Albovias
Hobnob
Hobnob
82/100 (928 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
American
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Fish & chips
Mac and cheese
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish
Sit down
Bar
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So yummy! She said it was the best spinach salad she ever had. The baked truffle mac n cheese was rich and delightful. And Steph Curry fries were..."
Michael Martin
"I loved this resturant the food n drinks were great. The staff was attentive and kind. The ambiance was quiet and cozy. I will definitely visit again..."
eve mitchell
"My wife and I wanted to visit this place a while ago and we finally did. We weren't disappointed, the food was good and the drinks as well. She had a..."
Pako Herrera Hernandez
"Hobnob is a go-to spot for me. I love the cozy ambiance and the staff is always so welcoming and they remember you. They have familiar and also..."
Kiran Judge
"Amazing menu. The service is excellent. And the ambience..."
Ecogift Merchandising
"Their "coffee" options are really really good. The hamburguer is THE option. Even for kids, the Fish and Chips plate is very good (my daughter really..."
Francisco Ramírez
Jim's On The Course
Jim's On The Course
77/100 (806 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Bar
Pub
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have eaten at many good breakfast/lunch places at golf courses in Northern and Southern Cal and would put JIM's right up near the top of the list..."
Carey Tokirio
"I love going to Jim's on the Course for weekend brunch. They've recently had a renovation indoor and the outdoor 18-hole golf course is also getting..."
Roma Cusi-Leitgeb
"This is great reasonably priced comfort food with a great bar and great service!! Jim's also has the 18 piece Bob Enos Big Band every Wednesday at 8..."
Todd Gray
"Went for Wednesday Big Band night. It was amazing. Fabulously tasty meal, dancing and terrific music! Top..."
Janet Kay Nicholas
"I love it here, great food and wonderful, friendly service....breakfast or lunch, can't go..."
Regan Young
"So glad to be able to go golfing right now, but also REALLY glad Jim's' got their CAFE going. They say full menu is available, but it's not busy in..."
Miles Lester
"Good menu, prices are as well. My breakfast sandwich was good and big. Unfortunately the cashier had better things to do than get my food for me, the..."
Tim Williams
"Great prices for drinkd and food, nothing fancy just did Cafe food. Perfect post golf patio wind down area. Thankful for a reasonably priced Cafe at..."
Suzanne Chan
"My go to place in Alameda for hash n eggs. Generous portions and they did it right. No to soggy not to burnt. Kind of wish I had the option for..."
Len M
"Jim's is great!! This is reasonably priced comfort food with a great bar and great service. Jim's also has the 18 piece Bob Enos Big Band every..."
Todd Gray
"Food was great. Big portions, so you might want to split. Outdoor seating with umbrellas. Beautiful views even with the smoke..."
Janet Stark
"We came to this spot for dinner. This place was recommended to us by a friend. Well, it was a winning. we were warmly welcomed by the staff members ..."
Amir Baxter
"What a great spot to grab a beer and practice putting Support this great place in alameda since all other bars and breweries do not allow you to..."
Lance Morgan
Cinema Grill
Cinema Grill
74/100 (450 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
International
American
International
American
Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
International
American
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great drinks, eats, and atmosphere! Shout out to Priscilla, Jim, and Dave...all friendly bartenders interesting to talk to. My wife Nela and I try..."
Shawn Carney
"Great people and food. Music 5 days a week is stellar. Love the..."
Pam Caponio
"We've been to Cinema Grill for pre-movie cocktails, but today was the first meal. Excellent brunch options and our three-year-old toddler ate his..."
Sherri Stewart Bunger
"Good food. Bonus is that you can order food and even wine/cocktails and bring it in to the..."
Christina Meyers
"The entertainment made the night! Great ambiance and some great singing with good..."
Jim Mitchell
"5 star for sure for food, service and atmosphere and going way beyond to make things right. Both me an my wife have traveled very extensively, it was..."
Armando M Acuña
"I have been going to this restaurant for years, and not only when seeing movies. High quality food, high quality staff (bartenders and managers..."
Stephen Sherman
"Stopped by here for a drink and quick bite before a movie. Sat at the bar and the service was fast and friendly. We ordered a glass of champagne and..."
Suzanne M.
"Christine was our server and a few other servers helped out. The service was great, welcoming environment and nice food selections. No live music..."
N B L
"Went here as a last minute change as my target restaurant was closed. And I must say, I was pleasantly surprised with my experience. Sitting at the..."
eric deaver
"Stopped by for lunch, so happy I did. The bartender/server Julie was super knowledgeable and friendly, the chef Jason even came out to make sure..."
Amber Bowers
"The tachos were amazing and the Drinks are soooo good. The band was super nice, funny and engaging. Great date..."
liz I
"Great breakfast menu. Simple but delicious. Great service, clean tables, friendly staff. Welcoming and overall great experience. Looking forward to..."
C Castle
Famous Dave's Bar-b-que
Famous Dave's Bar-b-que
70/100 (1768 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Salad
Barbecue
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Brisket burger is my favorite, but brisket meal was delicious, kids loved the rib meal and the combo meal is always good. Great service too. Highly..."
Trish Ulricksen
"I like the selection at Dave's. I am partial to the brisket. My wife has had their tacos, two different kinds, on two occasions. Two of the three..."
Scott Sheppard
"We went for dinner Saturday night the food is always good we’ve never had anything bad there and the service was very..."
Steve Olsen
"First time visit on a Sunday with the family, despite being told it was a 10-15 minute wait when there was no one else in line and several visible..."
Xavier Garza
"It is not very often that I give a five star rating to a business. They are far few and in between. My husband and I were invited to come in for..."
Carol Chong
"Great friendly service, fast, delicious food and very clean! I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend it if you love BBQ! The burnt ends were..."
Alischa Derricott
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Applebee's Grill + Bar
70/100 (2348 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our server was amazing. She informed us we were just 5 mins from happy hour and advised us to wait so we waited and she provided quick service, the..."
alysia gritz
"The Bar tender lady J is a sweetheart!!! Her drinks are on point and she has excellent customer service skills and she made sure we were..."
Shunda Mcduffie
"Some tasty, almost wholesome dishes, as restaurant menus go. Low carb, low calorie, and gluten-free options. Even though it looked different served..."
karolyn van putten
"Good place, well located, clean tables and restrooms. Staff was nice and there is so many variety in the menu. We had salad, chicken and pasta, all..."
Ana González