Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Emeryville

For what it’s worth, the food was amazing, the service as well. This would be my first time going to a nice restaurant and the waitresses and waiters made it feel homey. They took their time explaining the menu and informed me that some of their items on the menu can be served half or full. Even for half I felt satisfied, I peeked over to the table adjacent to mine to see how big the portions were for the full plate, I was shocked to see a big plate of food. The ambiance was nice and felt very comforting.

The experience was phenomenal! I can’t believe it took me this long to enjoy a fantastic meal. You will not be disappointed. My friend and I enjoyed the beets salad, ceasar salad, bread/butter, marinated olives, and order the chicken for two, it will not fail you. We each had a cocktail and to close our meal; coffee with a pavlova. A total must. Let’s be clear, we will be back.

Service was excellent from the moment we arrived. It was our first time and as we arrived and walked through the marina side and we couldn’t figure out where to check in and we were greeted and escorted by Barry one of the managers. We were early and checked in and waned to start with a cocktail. Two bar options, outside Al fresco or upstairs in a more intimate setting we choose upstairs since it was cool out. We came down after a delicious gin martini and very nice bartender and was greeted by the hosts and Barry and I asked for a romantic table for my wife and I and he gladly accommodated. Our server Treg was very personable and friendly and was great to be able to to engage with such spirit of service and makes for the dinning experience very enjoyable. Started with the fresh bread and wedge salad, excellent! The ribeye steak was delicious and on point. I asked for med-char and the mushrooms and truffle mac and cheese was …WOW! We couldn’t make up our mind about dessert and opted for Tregs recommendation the bread pudding and it didn’t disappoint and the delightful surprise was he brought us the other dessert on the house. Chocolate cake!! Decadent !! We left very impressed with the overall all experience being EPIC and look forward to coming back when we return to San Francisco in few months.

Best pizzas we have had in a long long time. We also shared a salad that was excellent. We were trying to squeeze in a meal before the theatre, and the server was brilliant, making sure that we had everything when we needed it, without us feeling rushed. Ambience was great, although we were dining early, so it may get a bit noisier later in the evening. They have good local beers, plus a choice of NA beers for drivers.

Had very friendly and efficient service from all staff. Food was delicious and really reasonable prices. The happy hour menu is small but affordable. Best deal is their wine happy hour wine bottle prices at 32 bucks. Pretty nice to see those prices in the bay area these days.