Wow, he can roll over and look, i just picked the snail up and put him over here...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen L.
I love this restaurant. The pan con tomate is one of the best things I've ever eaten. A lot of people complain about the price, but you're getting extremely high-end food that would cost even more at a stuffy restaurant. Everything is high quality and meticulously put together. Also, it's a wine bar. If you want large portions and want to be a glutton then go to Applebees...
Dante Tomato
severely overpriced for the quality of the meal only items worth price are snails and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Andrew G.
Went for Valentine's day and the meal was out of this world. As always the food is innovative, beautiful and delicious. Affordable and yummy wine with a great ambiance made for yet another wonderful date night.
Robert Yuen
Extremely bad service, was seated indoors, immediately moved to outdoors where heat was offered under the heat lamp, no water for 30 mins and no heat. Felt marginalized.Left and will not return.
Service: 1
Alexander Budge
Update: This critique stems from the lack of integrity in the owner's business practices, including failure to pay vendors and people. It's a genuine reflection of the business's shortcomings, not fabricated in any way. If your so concerned Andres you should take care of the outstanding bills that you owe.When dining here, anticipate leaving with an appetite still lingering. For proof just skim thru all the reviews.I find it difficult to envision patronizing this establishment and paying a premium for scant portions of food alongside overpriced natural wine. Moreover, the proprietor, Andres, exhibits questionable integrity, frequently reneging on commitments and skimming tips from staff. A quick search on Reddit confirms these claims.There exist superior dining options elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Kiana Thorson
Great place with an amazing selection of wine and food. The staff was extremely attentive and helpful! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Snails with Cashew Miso Butter and Kumquat, Scallop Crudo
Christine L.
There were literally 6 items on the menu when I walked in. I didn't see any other seafood/shellfish being offered besides oysters on the half shells. $27 for 6 was a bit on the high side. I paid for bread n butter $8, and a glass of gear head sparking rose Syrah. total $83.xx I don't even know how the tap got so high or this place is just overpriced compared to where I can get a dozen kumamotos for like$24! Anyhow, the oysters were fresh and sweet as expected but other than that I didn't get to try anything else I saw on all these pics from Yelp. Due to the limited menu tonight. No hamachi or snails. Maybe an OFF night?
Maria N.
Everything was delicious. Service was good and vibes were nice. We sat outside and it was cold but there were space heaters available. As others have mentioned, it was pricey. We got a couple of appetizers and 2 glasses of wine and it was $100 pre-tip. Not somewhere I'd go all the time, but nice for a special occasion
Melissa S.
A true hidden gem on the border of Oakland and Berkeley. As much as I am repelled by a natty wine bar, there was no escaping the adoration this place has garnered. The combination of the flavors is wild, and not something I would have thought to combine as a well versed chef, but I was blown away with every dish, and the wines were fantastic pairings with the unique food. Highlights included escargot in miso with kumquat, bay shrimp tostadas, and a sake lees panna cotta. 50B
Great staff, but horrible management. You could tell everyone working was underpaid, overworked and exploited.
rosalinda f.
Excellent as usual. Come with friends so you can order one of everything. Everything is delicious, has a subtle surprise in flavor or texture, and looks beautiful: Totally worth it every time
Sophia C.
Service 2/5 - servers had trouble checking in on outside guest Ambiance 5/5 - best on a nice day! Food and Drink 3/5 - fresh and yummy but overpriced:( Ambiance is definitely carrying the rating and I really wanted to love this spot but chaotic servers and expensive food for small portions wasn't a great impression. Went on a nice day and sitting on the sidewalk was a nice summer vibe. I went not expecting to have a full on meal and more for the experience which is definitely the mindset to go in with. With good company, a few tasty bites, and a little alcohol most cons could be looked passed! I would still go back to bring out of town visitors.
Annaliese P.
Went with a group, we ordered just about everything. It was very good. The menu changes often so don't go just off the website. I had looked before going and thought I wouldn't like much but was pleasantly surprised by what was offered. Good service, casual atmosphere
Steve C.
Not sure what we got because my friend ordered everything for us. All the food is delicious but tiny portions and very expensive. I believe that after everything our bill was $90 per person for 3 people, and we only got a small carafe of wine to share for 2 people. we were so hungry still we went to jack-in-the-box after for some cheap burgers and fries. The organic orange wine though was delicious! first time having it and it was a great experience. Overall good food, great organic wine, but so expensive you'll leave here hungry still. PRO TIP: Make reservations. Second time trying to come here, first time my friend tried to take me and the wait was crazy long, second time she made reservations far in advance for a early seating table.
Wow, he can roll over and look, i just picked the snail up and put him over here...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this restaurant. The pan con tomate is one of the best things I've ever eaten. A lot of people complain about the price, but you're getting extremely high-end food that would cost even more at a stuffy restaurant. Everything is high quality and meticulously put together. Also, it's a wine bar. If you want large portions and want to be a glutton then go to Applebees...
severely overpriced for the quality of the meal only items worth price are snails and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Went for Valentine's day and the meal was out of this world. As always the food is innovative, beautiful and delicious. Affordable and yummy wine with a great ambiance made for yet another wonderful date night.
Extremely bad service, was seated indoors, immediately moved to outdoors where heat was offered under the heat lamp, no water for 30 mins and no heat. Felt marginalized.Left and will not return.
Service: 1
Update: This critique stems from the lack of integrity in the owner's business practices, including failure to pay vendors and people. It's a genuine reflection of the business's shortcomings, not fabricated in any way. If your so concerned Andres you should take care of the outstanding bills that you owe.When dining here, anticipate leaving with an appetite still lingering. For proof just skim thru all the reviews.I find it difficult to envision patronizing this establishment and paying a premium for scant portions of food alongside overpriced natural wine. Moreover, the proprietor, Andres, exhibits questionable integrity, frequently reneging on commitments and skimming tips from staff. A quick search on Reddit confirms these claims.There exist superior dining options elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Great place with an amazing selection of wine and food. The staff was extremely attentive and helpful! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Snails with Cashew Miso Butter and Kumquat, Scallop Crudo
There were literally 6 items on the menu when I walked in. I didn't see any other seafood/shellfish being offered besides oysters on the half shells. $27 for 6 was a bit on the high side. I paid for bread n butter $8, and a glass of gear head sparking rose Syrah. total $83.xx I don't even know how the tap got so high or this place is just overpriced compared to where I can get a dozen kumamotos for like$24! Anyhow, the oysters were fresh and sweet as expected but other than that I didn't get to try anything else I saw on all these pics from Yelp. Due to the limited menu tonight. No hamachi or snails. Maybe an OFF night?
Everything was delicious. Service was good and vibes were nice. We sat outside and it was cold but there were space heaters available. As others have mentioned, it was pricey. We got a couple of appetizers and 2 glasses of wine and it was $100 pre-tip. Not somewhere I'd go all the time, but nice for a special occasion
A true hidden gem on the border of Oakland and Berkeley. As much as I am repelled by a natty wine bar, there was no escaping the adoration this place has garnered. The combination of the flavors is wild, and not something I would have thought to combine as a well versed chef, but I was blown away with every dish, and the wines were fantastic pairings with the unique food. Highlights included escargot in miso with kumquat, bay shrimp tostadas, and a sake lees panna cotta. 50B
Restaurantji Recommends
Great staff, but horrible management. You could tell everyone working was underpaid, overworked and exploited.
Excellent as usual. Come with friends so you can order one of everything. Everything is delicious, has a subtle surprise in flavor or texture, and looks beautiful: Totally worth it every time
Service 2/5 - servers had trouble checking in on outside guest Ambiance 5/5 - best on a nice day! Food and Drink 3/5 - fresh and yummy but overpriced:( Ambiance is definitely carrying the rating and I really wanted to love this spot but chaotic servers and expensive food for small portions wasn't a great impression. Went on a nice day and sitting on the sidewalk was a nice summer vibe. I went not expecting to have a full on meal and more for the experience which is definitely the mindset to go in with. With good company, a few tasty bites, and a little alcohol most cons could be looked passed! I would still go back to bring out of town visitors.
Went with a group, we ordered just about everything. It was very good. The menu changes often so don't go just off the website. I had looked before going and thought I wouldn't like much but was pleasantly surprised by what was offered. Good service, casual atmosphere
Not sure what we got because my friend ordered everything for us. All the food is delicious but tiny portions and very expensive. I believe that after everything our bill was $90 per person for 3 people, and we only got a small carafe of wine to share for 2 people. we were so hungry still we went to jack-in-the-box after for some cheap burgers and fries. The organic orange wine though was delicious! first time having it and it was a great experience. Overall good food, great organic wine, but so expensive you'll leave here hungry still. PRO TIP: Make reservations. Second time trying to come here, first time my friend tried to take me and the wait was crazy long, second time she made reservations far in advance for a early seating table.