Part of Isola, the Island's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.
Eat outside on the Island. These Alameda restaurants offer patios or outdoor seating — here are menus, hours and live open-now status.
We track 18 spots here, averaging 4.4★. Every listing shows the day's hours, a sample menu with prices, and one-tap call, directions and ordering — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.
On this page: Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails, Spinning Bones, Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, Taqueria Mi Burrito, Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden, 1400 Bar & Grill, The Bureau 510, Asena Restaurant, Speisekammer, Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, The Fireside Lounge, Lucky 13, Almanac Beer Co. Barrel House & Taproom, Faction Brewing, The Rake at Admiral Maltings, Alameda Brewing, McGee's Bar & Grill and Dashe Cellars.
Chef-owner Giuseppe Naccarelli's seasonal Abruzzo-inspired cooking with a sleek bar and year-round outdoor dining at South Shore.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–9pm · Mon closed · Tue 11:30am–9pm · Wed 11:30am–9pm · Thu 11:30am–9pm · Fri 11:30am–10pm · Sat 11:30am–10pm
A MICHELIN Bib Gourmand California rotisserie on Park Street specializing in slow-roasted koji chicken, peppered beef and barbecue pork ribs with bold global flavors. Easygoing and shareable.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–8pm · Mon closed · Tue closed · Wed 11:30am–8pm · Thu 11:30am–8pm · Fri 11:30am–9pm · Sat 11:30am–9pm
A longtime waterfront seafood-and-steakhouse on Ballena Bay where every table has a San Francisco Bay view and parking is free. Known for famous clam chowder, fresh oysters, fish & chips and prime rib.
Hours: Sun 10:30am–9pm · Mon closed · Tue 10:30am–9pm · Wed 10:30am–9pm · Thu 10:30am–9pm · Fri 10:30am–9pm · Sat 10:30am–9pm
A counter-serve neighborhood taqueria on Alameda Avenue in the longtime Ramiro & Sons space (est. 1985), keeping the same cooks, menu and vintage sign. Known for carnitas, chile verde and chicharrones.
Hours: Sun 11am–8pm · Mon closed · Tue 11am–8pm · Wed 11am–8pm · Thu 11am–8pm · Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 11am–8pm
A cozy Park Street cafe serving espresso, loose-leaf teas and wholesome breakfast fare made with premium ingredients. Known for inspired pastries plus generous gluten-free and vegan options.
Hours: Sun 7am–4pm · Mon 7am–4pm · Tue 7am–4pm · Wed 7am–4pm · Thu 7am–4pm · Fri 7am–4pm · Sat 7am–4pm
A lively neighborhood gastropub in an 1880s former hotel on Webster Street, serving burgers, pizzas, comfort classics and daily specials with a full bar. A West End mainstay with weekend brunch.
Hours: Sun 10am–9pm · Mon 11am–10pm · Tue 11am–10pm · Wed 11am–10pm · Thu 11am–10pm · Fri 11am–11pm · Sat 10am–11pm
A stylish Webster Street burger spot serving gourmet burgers on ACME buns, hand-cut Parmesan fries and craft cocktails. A pet-friendly West End favorite with a laid-back vibe.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–8:30pm · Mon 11:30am–8:30pm · Tue 11:30am–8:30pm · Wed 11:30am–8:30pm · Thu 11:30am–8:30pm · Fri 11:30am–8:30pm · Sat 11:30am–8:30pm
A long-running Santa Clara Avenue destination serving Mediterranean cuisine with Turkish, Greek and Italian influences, house-made focaccia and an extensive wine list. Features a charming courtyard.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon 5pm–9pm · Tue 5pm–9pm · Wed 5pm–9pm · Thu 5pm–9pm · Fri 5pm–10pm · Sat 5pm–10pm
Alameda's beloved German restaurant and bar on Lincoln Ave — schnitzel, spätzle and schweinehaxe with a serious German beer list, a garden patio, and live bands on weekends.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–9pm · Mon 4:30pm–9pm · Tue 4:30pm–9pm · Wed 4:30pm–9pm · Thu 4:30pm–9pm · Fri 11:30am–10pm · Sat 11:30am–10pm
Legendary tiki temple pouring meticulously crafted exotic cocktails with house-made orgeat and syrups since 2006. Bamboo, pufferfish lamps, and a lush back lanai make it one of the Bay Area's most beloved tropical escapes.
Hours: Sun 2pm–10pm · Mon 4pm–12pm · Tue 4pm–12pm · Wed 4pm–12pm · Thu 4pm–12pm · Fri 4pm–12pm · Sat 2pm–12pm
Women-owned West End lounge with a fireplace, dance floor, and a packed calendar of karaoke, trivia, drag shows, open mics, Friday DJs, and Alameda Comedy’s Saturday stand-up nights. Cocktails use fresh-squeezed juices, homemade syrups, and small-batch local spirits.
Hours: Sun 12pm–10pm · Mon 2pm–12pm · Tue 2pm–12pm · Wed 2pm–12pm · Thu 2pm–12pm · Fri 2pm–2pm · Sat 12pm–2pm
Beloved rock-and-roll dive at the foot of Park Street with 20 taps, a killer jukebox, pool table, pinball, photo booth, and a sunny back patio. Open noon to 2am every single day.
Hours: Sun 12pm–2pm · Mon 12pm–2pm · Tue 12pm–2pm · Wed 12pm–2pm · Thu 12pm–2pm · Fri 12pm–2pm · Sat 12pm–2pm
Destination brewery in a former naval building at Alameda Point with about 30 house beers on tap, from hazy IPAs to their famed oak-aged farmhouse sours. The 'Adventureland' taproom adds games, food trucks, and a big outdoor beer garden.
Hours: Sun 11am–9pm · Mon 12pm–10pm · Tue 12pm–10pm · Wed 12pm–10pm · Thu 12pm–10pm · Fri 12pm–11pm · Sat 11am–11pm
Independent brewery in a huge hangar on the old Naval Air Station with 20+ house beers on draft and a massive patio boasting unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge. Dogs, kids, and food trucks all welcome.
Hours: Sun 12pm–6pm · Mon closed · Tue closed · Wed 2pm–8pm · Thu 2pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–8pm · Sat 12pm–8pm
One-of-a-kind pub overlooking the working floor-malting operation at Admiral Maltings, pouring 20+ drafts and true British-style cask ale via beer engine — every beer made with their own malt. Kid- and dog-friendly with a big beer garden and smoked BBQ.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–7pm · Mon 12pm–7pm · Tue 12pm–8pm · Wed 12pm–8pm · Thu 12pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–9pm · Sat 11:30am–9pm
Downtown Park Street brewery (formerly Alameda Island Brewing, refreshed in 2024) pouring six core beers plus rotators from pilsner to West Coast IPA in a relaxed taproom with an outdoor patio. Kids and dogs welcome; bring your own food.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–9pm · Mon 4pm–8pm · Tue 12pm–10pm · Wed 12pm–10pm · Thu 12pm–10pm · Fri 12pm–10pm · Sat 11:30am–10pm
Long-running Park Street sports bar with draft beer, cocktails, and hearty pub grub in a relaxed setting — games on the TVs, live local bands, and a patio out back.
Hours: Sun 12pm–9pm · Mon 3:30pm–11pm · Tue 3:30pm–11pm · Wed 3:30pm–11pm · Thu 3:30pm–11pm · Fri 3:30pm–12pm · Sat 12pm–12pm
Acclaimed urban winery pouring old-vine Zinfandels and Rhone-style wines inside a historic airplane hangar at Alameda Point, with a patio looking straight across the bay at the San Francisco skyline.
Hours: Sun 12pm–5:30pm · Mon closed · Tue closed · Wed closed · Thu closed · Fri 12pm–5:30pm · Sat 12pm–6:30pm