Alley & Vine

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   KathleenR

   Minneapolis3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant is lovely and the one waitress working did her best, but the food was very disappointing, the French toast overcooked and pancakes undercookef.
   

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   Sharyn

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Two friends and I had a leisurely lunch at Alley & Vine. We ordered ordered herbal tea, but they were out, so I asked for just hot water, which came with lemon and a cute little jar of honey which was just as satisfying as tea. My friend and I ordered a beet salad which we split. The salad had gold beets, pomegranate seeds, pecans, and something I can't identify that was crunchy and delicious, and lots of greens with just enough of a citrus vinaigrette dressing. I ordered the fish tacos which were small tortillas stuffed with fried breaded fish, veggies, and a delicious sauce. The tacos were accompanied by a large helping of black beans, half of an avocado and sour cream. My friend ordered the burger "with all the fixins" that was cooked exactly the way he requested with a generous portion of fries, My other friend ordered the scrambled eggs and lox that was accompanied by friend potatoes. The serving was so large, she took half of it home. For dessert, we shared a scoop of caramel, balsamic gelato that included two crisp triangular butter cookies. The restaurant was quiet with other customers seated a comfortable distance between tables. Although it was the middle of lunch time, parking was easy. We really enjoyed everything about our lunch at Alley & Vine.
   

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   Kent

   Kansas City75 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nestled just off Park Street in downtown Alameda off Redwood Square behind some vines is an updated restaurant worth visiting. From the cordial and good service on beautiful wood tables with splash of green chairs and modern art is great food worth trying. On our first visit to this town and establishment we enjoyed the best fish tacos with the tastiest batter and coleslaw and a perfectly cooked melt in your mouth king salmon on a bed of couscous, garlic spinach, root vegetables with lemon beurre blanc compound butter. Yum! The Guittard chocolate mousse and cherry gelato were a delightful ending to this delicious meal. They have updated the second floor for more people and private parties. Check it out. The Traveling Palette was impressed.
   

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   Aria

   Spain1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love it What a great find! I was there for brunch and I’ll go back for dinner anytime
   

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   Maria Paula VIP

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food! The filet mignon and the biscuits were outstanding!! Service was good despite having the Valentines Day rush! Will definitely be back!
   

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   Jackie

   Orange County4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Extremely bad experience when we went there for Valentine’s Day in 2025. The kitchen was terribly slow. After we ordered the food, the main course didn’t come to the table until 1 hour 15 mins later. We followed up with the server 4 times and everytime we were told that everyone was waiting for the food as well and there’s nothing they can do about it. Indeed that’s the truth, 9 out of the 10 tables around us got no food on the table after we all have been sitting there for over an hour. We got to the restaurant at 7:20pm, and the food didn’t come until almost 9pm. My toddler was starving and I asked the server if they can at least give us some bread to fill the stomach while waiting. After another 20 mins, she finally came back to give us a plate of left over overbaked bread that was crunchy and hard as rocks, and she apologized and said that’s the only bread they have left for now. When the main course came, the portion was so small and we were all still starving after the dinner. We decided to just leave and eat another round of food at home. This is one of the worst restaurant experiences I have had and I would not recommend anyone to go there
   

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   Vicki

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambiance, amazing and friendly service made our time at Alley & Vine such a pleasure. The food was great and portion sizes perfect. It was a busy Valentine’s Day, but the staff took it in stride and were friendly and attentive. Definitely a new favorite place!
   

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   Patty VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 10, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Corinna was our server and bartender - she was attentive and fun to interact with and made my husband's Manhattan just the way he likes it. I had one of best beet salads ever along with the duck breast. My husband had the French onion soup and filet mignon with wild mushroom risotto. We were very happy with all of our choices. The Landmark Pinot Noir was a perfect compliment to both of our meals. They were doing a bit of remodeling so it was a bit noisy at times, but the staff told us about it prior to our meal. All in all, it was a great experience and we'll definitely be back when looking to dine in Alameda.
   

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   Jordan

   New Orleans1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   TLDR - Food, cocktails and service were really good! Ambience is really cool as well! We tried the Bolognese, burger, beet salad, French onion soup, and the sourdough chive biscuits. Everything tasted amazing and the food came out within a reasonable time. All staff and servers we interacted with were very friendly and helpful! Cocktails we tried were really good as well -- the signature cocktail menu was limited so I think to elevate this place to the next level it would be cool to see more fun cocktail options! Of course they can make any classic cocktail but personally I love to try cocktails curated by a restaurant or bar that are unique to them! The outdoor patio is so cute and well decorated -- would love to come back when the weather is warmer and sit outside. We sat in the main dining room this time which was comfortable. Overall great experience and would definitely eat here again!
   

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    george

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    early V-Day dinner. Service was great and very attentive. easy parking in the back.
    

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