Moxie Steak House
Moxie Executive Chef Donna Meadows is a Bay Area native, longtime Alameda resident, and was Chef at The Little House, a beloved local cafe from 2007-2022. With over thirty years of experience as head chef, Moxie combines Chef Meadows’ exceptional curation of organic, fresh food with her vast knowledge of European-style cuisine.
For Chef Meadows, Moxie is a fine dining destination reminiscent of an art-deco era French countryside restaurant and steakhouse, inspired by her love of international approaches to cuisine and atmosphere. Beyond the incomparable menu, she personally crafted every detail of Moxie’s tastes and atmosphere, including the interior design.
Ingredients for Moxie’s menu are sourced from local farms and hand-selected seasonally by Chef Meadows. Moxie offers the finest cuts of organic meat, poultry and fish paired with fresh vegetables cooked creatively to perfection, along with handcrafted sauces that allow patrons to customize the meal of their dreams.
Town Tavern
Town Tavern offers a social environment with great drinks and bites. Specialty cocktails lean on East Bay spirits, including those from Wright & Brown Distilling and Oakland Spirits Co. The small plate menu includes fried-to-order chicharrones, bacon pierogi, bison poutine, New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp, and pork belly sliders loosely inspired by Taiwanese gua bao.
The 49-seat space is family-friendly until 10:00pm. Town Tavern then remains open late for the 21+ crowd.
Wine & Waffles
Wine & Waffles serves regional fine wines and craft beers alongside tapas, appetizers, and dessert waffles. Patrons can enjoy an intimate evening of smooth jazz while sipping wines that are hard to find and not available on the open market.
McGee’s Bar & Grill
Offering fresh food and spirits, a friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, and ample parking, McGee’s Bar & Grill is a favorite stop for locals and visitors alike. The grill is open for lunch and dinner daily with a menu that offers something for everyone.
Lola’s Chicken Shack
The concept of Lola’s Chicken Shack is simple. They serve fresh, made from scratch, real food at an affordable price in a friendly, welcoming environment. Plus, Lola’s chicken has a juiciness and tenderness you can’t find elsewhere.
Lola’s Chicken Shack uses fresh, simple ingredients to create bold and unique flavors:
* 100% all natural premium chicken tenders with no hormones or antibiotics.
* Fresh, never frozen, and no pump!
* 18 different sauces made from scratch using only high quality ingredients like real butter, cream, and cheeses.
* Homemade soups come from family recipes.
* Salads are made with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Even the cookies, brownies, and rice crispy treats are made from scratch!