Post #242824 by Coco Loco on Thu, Jul 13, 2006 7:40 PM

My personal Chinese restaurant favorite in Alameda is Harbor View. It can be pricey if you go gonzo and order a table full, but it's GOOD. While I've done takeout, it's definitely a dine in place. You'll find it a short trek away on Bay Farm Island.

Next to it is Enricos Cafe which used to have kick ass awesome Italian food. Haven't been there since moving back, so can't vouch for it at present, but probably STILL good. Went to Linguines on Park Street a while back and their pasta sauces are really good.

For years, Chins Garden on Santa Clara was fab. Unfortunately, the new owners have taken it downhill very quickly and it now sucks. One of my friends swears by Van Seng Restaurant on Santa Clara, but haven't tried that yet. Went to East Ocean on Webster and met with the owner...and had a meal. I can vouch for the food.

Bacci Deli is mind blowing good! Best sandwiches around!

In concur with AquaZombie that Kamakura on Santa Clara has good food and tasty SAKE. Also agree with the THE GOLD COAST GRILL recommendation. The GCG been a consistently good dining venue for a number of years.

Final two recommendations: Tomatinas for exceptionally good thin crust pizza AND Speisekammer for top notch German food and beer. Great to sit on the patio during a sunny day!

[ Edited by: Coco Loco 2006-07-13 19:42 ]