Alameda Cinema Grill

Maurice Ramirez a year ago

During my exploration of Alameda Restaurant Week, I found myself at Toomie's Thai By Thai Golden Rice capturing their signature dishes. I was genuinely impressed by how surprising and really good everything was. There's a lot of variety in the sides they offer, which adds depth to the meal. Having just returned from Thailand, I found it wasn't that big of a jump in terms of authenticity and flavor. The entire experience was memory-evoking - bringing back the tastes and sensations of my travels. It's perfect for takeout with a super bustling takeout operation that seems to run like clockwork. The chef, who's from Southern Thailand, has been running this place for 15 years, and that experience and regional expertise really shows in the food.

Carol Chong a year ago

I visited Cinema Grill for a performance by Perry D'Andrea who was singing Frank Sinatra songs. Meanwhile being there, I decided to have a light dinner consisting of a club sandwich and a glass of Arnold Palmer. My sandwich was on point and quite tasty. The potato chips were extra crispy. Well, the entertainment by Perry was enjoyable and I had fun mingling with the people around me - a friendly bunch of strangers. With so many people there, the service was a tad slow when I ordered my dinner. A return visit would probably be during the day for lunch.

Allison Vennerberg 2 years ago

The pros: - There was a talented band playing. - My partner's Chicken Buddha Bowl was great. The not-so-good: - Service was SLOW all around. There must have been a staffing issue, as there were tons of empty tables, but it took 15 minutes to get seated even though no one else was waiting. It took a crazy long time to order and receive food. - No one checked on us after our food was delivered, and we couldn't seem to get anyone's attention to order drinks or get water refills. - When ordering, I asked if the steak salad had onions. Our server said "if it's not listed on the description, no." Well, onions were not listed as an ingredient on the menu description, but the salad arrived with tons of diced red onions. The steak was cold and overcooked. Worst of all, the whole dish had an odd fish flavor to it that was extremely off-putting. Overall, a disappointing experience.

Violet Morales 5 months ago

Worst place to eat brunch! The guacamole so disgusting, old from maybe days, why would you serve that to people, is not like you given the food for free, we paying for it! As a customers we deserve the best! I wouldn’t recommend this place at all. First time and last time coming here! Save your money.

Rosa 6 months ago

Im in the area for work often and I always visit the Alameda Cinema Grill, mainly for the live music atmosphere. The food is good but the vibe of the place out weighs the food not being great.