Alameda

Abigail's Moroccan Cuisine

Authentic Moroccan food - bellydancing and live music during Saturday dinner hours. Online reservations. Private parties. Catering.

Tue-Fri 10AM-3:30PM, Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 10AM-7PM·Dinner (prix fixe) $25/person, Lunch usually under $15

Alameda Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market, selling fruits, vegetables, and other farm goods.

Tue and Sat 9AM-1PM

Alameda Island Brewing Company

A spacious hipster brewery with a massive tasting room and a long list of things to drink. Pet-friendly, off-site parking available, see website.

Tue-Sat noon-10PM, Sun noon-9PM

Alameda Marketplace

A large enclosed shopping center in a tidy vintage brick building. Artisan foods and kitchen supplies.

Daily 8AM-6PM

Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire (Flea Market)

Monthly extravaganza of antiques and vintage items. Hundreds of vendors. Free shuttle service to and from the Faire from Fruitvale BART and the Alameda Ferry at Main St.

Varies; see website. First Sun of every month.·See website

Asena

Upscale Mediterranean spot, very romantic. Reservations available. Catering.

Mon-Thu 5PM-8PM, Fri-Sat 5PM-9PM·$15-40

Bad Barista (formerly Cafe Au Lait)

Small friendly family-owned coffee shop that makes its own pastries and will make your coffee exactly the way you ask for it.

Daily 7AM-2PM

Boba Me

Ding Tea (former name)

Boba tea place at Park St. Good for a quick, nice tasting drink. Has a few claw machines, and a decent amount of seating. Service can be bad, but usually pretty alright.

Daily noon-9PM

City View Skate Park

Great spot to ride skateboards and skates and great views of the bay. Access to the skate park has been diverted due to intervening construction until approximately 2023.

Dawn to dusk·Free

Coffee and Tea Traders

A mom and pop coffee and teahouse with murals and fresh pastries.

Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30PM, Sat 7AM-2PM

Color Me Mine of Alameda

Paint-your-own-pottery studio located at South Shore Center by the beach. Hundreds of preformed ceramics to paint as you wish. No experience necessary. Kids and adults. No reservations needed on most days.

Mon-Thu 11AM-8PM, Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM

Corica Park Golf Course

The only golf course in Bay Farm, Alameda. 2 large courses, and 1 par-3 course.

Varies; see website·~$50

Crown Beach

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

A good beach on the bay. Very popular with kiteboarders and joggers.

Daily 5AM-10PM·$5 parking fee, $2 dog fee

Dragon Rouge Bistro

Very friendly Vietnamese restaurant with an American twist. Online ordering and reservations.

Mon-Thu 11:30AM-8:30PM, Fri-Sat 11:30AM-9:30PM, Sun 11AM-8:30PM·$15-30

Faction Brewing

Brewery with a variety of styles. Nice outdoor seating and rotating food trucks.

Wed-Thu 2PM-8PM, Fri-Sat noon-8PM, Sun noon-6PM

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

One of the owners is a former bartender of the venerable Trader Vic's so it's not surprising he and his cohorts have opened a bar that comes with all the 1960s-esque island interior fixings—waterfalls and bamboo trimmings.

Mon-Fri 4PM-10PM, Sat Sun 2PM-10PM

Hangar One

A vodka distillery in a former navy hangar that offers a multitude of flavors, usually pricey. Good place to sip and view the Bay and San Francisco. Guided tours daily.

Thu Fri 3-7PM, Sat Sun noon-7PM

High Scores Arcade

An old-school arcade and museum containing many classic arcade games like Frogger and PAC-MAN.

Sun-Thu 12:30-10PM, Fri Sat 12:30-midnight·$10/hour or $22/day

India Palace

India Palace has an excellent (if small) buffet of Northern Indian dishes every lunch, and an equally good set of dishes every dinner.

Mon-Thu 11AM-2PM, Fri-Sun 11AM-2PM, 5-10PM·$20-30

Island Savoy Market

Grocery store with a deli in the back and a café in the front.

Sun-Fri 8AM-6:30PM, Sat 8AM-6PM

Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden

Friendly coffee and tea shop with huge loose tea selection and excellent vegan baked goods. Free wifi and a beautiful backyard garden with abundant seating.

Daily 7AM-4PM

La Penca Azul

Full-service Mexican restaurant with a very large menu. They offer favorites like enchiladas and burritos and also have more obscure traditional dishes, such as a wide range of seafood, huitlacoche and many dishes served with mole sauce. They offer accommodations for large parties, as well as a considerable catering service and a tequila bar that boasts over 300 varieties. Service is very friendly. Online ordering. Reservations available for large groups. Delivery available.

Sun-Thu 11AM-8PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-9PM·$30-40

Lucky 13

Great beers on tap, motorcycle friendly, a jukebox that pumps out good music, and they have a bbq in the back if you want get something from the grill.

Daily noon-2AM

Lucky Strike Alameda

Formerly Bowlero, Mel's Bowl

Alameda's bowling alley of many decades. 40 lanes as well as billiards and an arcade. Usually bustling during the weekends. Laneside food and drinks available, check online menu for pricing. Online reservations for bowling as well as parties.

Mon-Thu 2PM-midnight; Fri 2PM-1AM; Sat 11PM-1AM; Sun 11AM-11PM·~$25 per person

McGee's Bar & Grill

Park street institution for many years, very friendly sports pub with hardwood finish and good (If pricey) food. Full catering services available. One of the few places on Park Street that has off-street parking.

See website·$30-40

Ole's Waffle Shop

Old school diner. It has been around since 1927, and has stayed the same. It has a good variety of greasy spoon food. Lines for tables are out the door every morning for the waffles and the pancakes.

Mon-Thu 5:30AM-8:30PM, Fri 5:30AM-11:30PM, Sat 6AM-11:30PM, Sun 6AM-8:30PM·Under $15

Pacific Pinball Museum

A 'museum' of over 100 classic pinball games, arranged approximately chronologically. The Pacific Pinball Museum showcases the "science, art, and history" of pinball. With admission, play is free on all but the oldest three of their 90 pinball machines, so allow several hours to explore the many variations there.

Sun Tue-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM·$22 for adults, $15 for seniors, military and students (with valid ID) $10 for kids under 12

Pampered Pup

A Park Street institution for decades, serving all the basic favorites of hot dogs, including sauerkraut and chili dogs.

Under $15

Phnom Penh House

A standard of Oakland's Chinatown that still offers a wide variety of Cambodian dishes on a budget.

Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM·$15-30

Pizzeria Pappo

Italian-style pizza with great fresh ingredients. Also sides like bread, pasta, and salads, with a wine menu as well.

Sun Mon closed, Tue-Sat 11:30AM-2:30PM and 5‑8:30PM·$20-30