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Spinning Bones, Alameda, CA
Award-winning

Spinning Bones

4.5
4.5
297 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant that specializes in roasted meats with bold flavors. The focus of the menu is slow roasted meats: poultry, pork and beef, rotating on spits over high heat, and basting in their own natural juices. The rest of the menu is comprised of shareable appetizers, vegetarian side dishes, and healthier salads with vegan dressings. The principle of the menu is straight-forward: quality products that are prepared minimally and cooked thoughtfully. Spinning Bones is a brunch and dinner spot for Alameda people by Alameda people. It is a casual neighborhood restaurant open 5 days-a-week for sit down dining, take-out, and large party catering. Spinning Bones strives to be a common area for the residents of the East Bay to come together and engage in conversation and camaraderie over great food and drink.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Meat, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 263-9290
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Visit https://www.spinningbones.com/catering or Email: catering@spinningbones.com for inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    View website for details
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Alameda
  • Cross Street
    San Jose Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Intersection of Park St. and San Jose Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spinning Bones offers an imaginative fusion of barbecue with Californian, Hawaiian, and Asian flavors, creating a culinary adventure. Highlights include "incredible" dishes like the corn fritters and salmon. The atmosphere is welcoming, with "attentive" service and a dog-friendly outdoor space. Reservations are recommended, especially for their "awesome" specials and Sunday prime rib nights.

297 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch today off the secret menu. Salmon toast, brisket hash, and rainbow rice to share.

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  2. Regina

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very delicious food, one of the best meals I’ve ever had😋 I tend to come back for more …

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  3. Krystine

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, attentive and friendly service! Bonus points for the corn fritters, brisket dishes and the ginger soda.

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  4. Ben

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Definitely don't miss out on specials.

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  5. Laura

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always marvelous here. Lots of flavor but zero fussiness. Terrific staff. We dine in their outdoor space which is well set up.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time dining there. Food and service were excellent. We were a party of 3. Ordered goddess salad, salmon rice, Trip’s triple, black pepper beef and mochi cake. We could have gotten by with just the Trip’s triple as we had plenty to take home. Highly recommended. (BTW Sunday is prime rib night.)

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  7. Joy

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, our server was attentive but not overbearing. We ordered salmon rice (my fave!) edamame, brussel sprouts and the 3-meat combo which also came with a side salad and two dipping sauces. The food was more than enough for 3 people, we even had leftovers. We ended our brunch with Vietnamese coffee and banana pudding and OMG, chef’s kiss. We’re so glad we ordered dessert, one of the best banana pudding I’ve had in years. Thank you for a great experience, definitely coming back.

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  8. George

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Spining Bones! Nice appetizer list, some good beers and for me very good chicken. Cooked but moist and very flavorful. Salads are fresh and tasty too. As for service, very good. Food came quickly and warm, server was there periodically and available when needed. Went on Friday at 6:30 (reservation)and there was no line and tables open inside. Outside tables were pretty full. My wife had both chicken and pork, good report on here dish as well. Cost? With orders, drinks and entree's, for three people $200 +-, so not for me every week. Going back in a few weeks when my wallet is recharged!

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  9. Jutika

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely little gem in Alameda! We enjoyed generous portions of an app, salad and mains plus two drinks which were both tasty and quite reasonable given the quality and quantity of the food! The servers and hosts were all very attentive. The cherry on top was that our dogs were able to go, always love me a dog friendly restaurant. Highly recommend!!

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  10. Karen

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was featured on Check Please. We went for a birthday celebration. The corn fritters were a great starter. The special on the night we went was the fried green tomatoes in a marinara sauce with Parmesan and fresh burrata cheese. This starter was so good! It was like having an eggplant Parmesan. The breading was crisp and paired well with the sauce and cheese. We ordered Trips’s Triple and Double Dutch so we could all sample the various roasted meats. Both came with the koji chicken which was moist and tender, especially the breast pieces. The salad was lightly dressed in a sesame dressing. We all loved the roasted meats. The only issue we had was trying to cut the brisket. We needed a sharper knife. I made a pork shoulder sandwich on the homemade roti bread with chimichurri topped with the greens and the flavors were amazing. The ginger soda is great if you want a non- alcohol drink. The service was great. Looking forward to going back for their secret brunch menu and Sunday night prime rib dinner.

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FAQs

Spinning Bones offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 263-9290.

Spinning Bones is rated 4.5 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spinning Bones

1205 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    San Jose Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Alameda
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Meat, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Intersection of Park St. and San Jose Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 263-9290
  • Catering
    Visit https://www.spinningbones.com/catering or Email: catering@spinningbones.com for inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    View website for details
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