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Spinning Bones, Alameda, CA

Spinning Bones

4.5
4.5
183 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie 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 6 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 comradery over great food and drink.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Meat, Rotisserie Chicken

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (510) 263-9290

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Email: danny@spinningbones.com for inquiries

  • Private party facilities

    View website for details

  • Neighborhood

    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

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What 183 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
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Rebs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The sauces are so flavorful on each dish, and the meats were great quality. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend coming to this spot!
  2. Joel

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, lovely ambience.
  3. TimC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit. My daughter has a severe dairy allergy and it’s difficult to have a nice meal out. The owner was kind enough to visit our table and review the menu with us to ensure we knew which foods my daughter should avoid. We had a great pre-Mother’s Day dinner. Loved the chicken! Definitely on our list to return. Thanks for a delicious and safe meal!
  4. MichaelR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    First time at Spinning Bones. I heard a lot of great things about this place. The food was great. No issues there. The service was great at the beginning and then I didn't see my server for the rest of the meal. We sat inside and most of the tables were occupied outside. It was a nice day outside. He was clearly focused on the tables outside and never came back to our table. Nobody did. I went and grabbed my own water from the guy behind the counter. This was a pre-Mothers Day celebration and was planning to get dessert. We obviously passed on that and I had to once again go to the host stand and flag someone down to get the check. It was unfortunate because the food was so good. I won't be returning.
  5. OresteF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food, great service. Nice restaurant in Alameda.
  6. LindaW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time eating at Spinning Bones. The food was fantastic and the service impeccable! I'll definitely be returning!
  7. JoAnnG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good fusion restaurant. Would like more gluten free and soy free options, but overall menu works for food allergies.
  8. SallieJ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Will definitely come back.
  9. PacificChick

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at dinner for my husband birthday. The service was helpful and attentive. Our server's recommendations were delicious. Food was delcious and the potions were generous. We're looking forward to going back.
  10. AaronR

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    I’ve been here 4 times and I really want to love this place because the food is fantastic. The issue is that the service is always slow and inconsistent. It’s as if they are perpetually understaffed. I’ve waited to post this after multiple visits, in case I caught them on a bad night….but it’s always the same. Again, food is awesome but unless they get one or two more people to help with service it will always be a difficult choice for me to return.
  11. Anonymous

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was very good but because it was a busy night, service was a tad slow.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience!!! Food is delicious and service is excellent!!!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the secret menu Sunday Prime Rib night. Good portion.
  14. Thomasc

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Appetizers were good, but overall the dinner we had was subpar. Didn't even get two bites into the Appetizers and entrées were already coming out. So had cold main entrées. Then kitchen staff are clearly not supervised as one guy kept coming into the dinning room to send texts and just stare at ppl. Really had high hopes for spinning bones, for the price points they offer you shouldn't really have cold and dry food.
  15. Christinefoodieatheart

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service Definitely will come back!!!
  16. EmKay

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Delicious and different flavors, but a bit on the pricey side for a neighborhood restaurant.
  17. BentonG

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Service was not good; for instance 2 of the 4 main courses were severed at least 20 minutes before the other 2 main courses
  18. BobL

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just our second visit to Spinning Bones, it was as good as the last time. We ordered the chicken bites, came hot and tender. We all tried the prime rib, which was excellent. So tender and cooked to a medium rare just as we liked.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st time visiting, heard lot of good things about the restaurant. Watched the KQED “Check please” show, want to try their koji Chicken. Todays special chicken wings are the bomb. We all love the chicken salad too. Will definitely coming again with friends and families.
  20. ShawnG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Patrick waited on our table and he provided excellent suggestions as to what to order and made our first experience at Spinning Bones amazing! Great customer service and we cannot wait to come back!
  21. Samurai6

    San Francisco

    533 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    533 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice Saturday dinner!! Three of us enjoyed a feast involving the Trip’s Triple, Yakisoba Special with Fried Egg, Corn Fritters, Rainbow Rice, Napa Slaw, Potato Salad, Cauliflower. I washed it down with an ice cold pitcher of Sapporo all by myself!’ All three barbecued meats in the main were fantastic as far as flavor and texture and went great with the beer. Spinning Bones is an outstanding choice for Alameda dining, a gathering and sharing place with friends and family, the more the merrier so their menu can be enjoyed to the fullest!
  22. LornaP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Really loved pickled dishes that paired so well with the meat. The chicken salad was a perfect balance of flavors, textures and lots of chicken
  23. MichaelE

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Had the black pepper tri-tip. Flavor was good. I would have preferred it to be a bit more on the rare side. Will have to try the koji chicken.
  24. Rauito

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious and over the top portions of excellent food and amazing quality. A phenomenal alternative and blend of flavors within reach at a relaxed and friendly environment.
  25. travisclarke

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Had a good meal on what seemed like an off day for the restaurant. Corn fritters, pickles and chicken lickin’ appetizers were excellent, as were cocktails and the yuzu panna cotta. Marinade on the koji chicken skin is very good but the chicken was slightly overcooked, and my wife’s black pepper beef had a nice bite with the chimichurri but came out a little cold. Seems like they were short staffed and what could have been a great meal just wasn’t.
  26. JohnG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Delicious lunch treat on a sunny Saturday. Great service.
  27. chefpmo

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food and service are really good, the ambience is friendly, and we would visit again.
  28. lisn4me

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The tofu and chicken salads were wonderful. The steak, pork and chicken combo was almost wonderful, and would have been if the chicken breast hadn’t been on the dry side.
  29. foodlover

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The chicken was delicious! Tender and Juicy! Pork ribs were good, too. But the corn fritters were EXCELLENT.
  30. stephenG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Busy Sunday dinner place. Glad we had an early reservation for 5 people. Attentive service. Food came within 15 minutes after we ordered. Delicious prime rib and moist 1/2 chicken. Will go back again but on a weeknight. Shout out to staff and cooks.
  31. AbigailB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Really disappointed in our experience after reading such strong and positive reviews. To sum up our experience, we felt like we were ruining their day by being there. We decided to give it a try with some out of town friends. Immediately the service felt off. We waited for the host but they never came so a waiter sat us after we made it apparent we had be waiting for some time. (We also had a reservation) Our waiter was friendly but not very attentive. We had to flag them down for everything. Food was OK. The meats were good, but the Shishito peppers were undercooked and flavor’s underwhelming.
  32. HenryG

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered off the secret menu-perfect brunch item of house made Portuguese sausage, with fried eggs over rice. Good portion and very tasting. I'll be back to try more of their meats.
  33. EdwardA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    All I can say is the food is fantastic. Everything else is good. Close to home. Outdoor seating as well as indoor. Working folks are great.
  34. GHT64

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Japanese-inspired American carnivorous menu featuring signature rotisserie meats. The beef, chicken, and pork combos were all perfectly cooked. Really impressed that the chicken wasn't dry! Would definitely come back!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The meats all tasted nice and were tender but I was disappointed in all of it. All of the food, except for the deep fried fritters, came out room temperature. My son’s chicken was almost cold to the touch. The pictures of the food on the internet looked better than the actual meals that arrived to the table. Not sure if they have changed chefs but i would have at least liked to eat warm to hot food. maybe their microwave was broken? I drove a long way to eat here. I saw that they were in the michelin guide. I think michelin got this one wrong. Won’t be back.
  36. MPMo4

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Like many people, saw Check Please and added them to my "If ever across the Bay" list. It did not disappoint. My reviews are always based on the care a restaurant has based on multiple food allergies, namely, wheat, dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame seeds. The chef, Lauren Lambert personally went through the entire menu for all that was safe. All of our food was delicious and plentiful! I definitely will come back again! Thank you again Chef Lauren for your time and talent!
  37. SaraP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Saw this in Check please bay area. I had to come see for myself. I’d recommend they clean up area from the public side of the cook area. And also maintain bathroom cleanliness.
  38. BentonG

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Outstanding food at a very reasonable price
  39. williamD

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed our meal. The staff was helpful and attentive. Food was excellent. Will be back for more!
  40. Peng1coup

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The biggest issue was the seats. They are hard and unforgiving. At a restaurant that is at this price point, I don't expect to be sore ten minutes into my lunch. The food was really good, the music was good, and the service was on point. Just get some better seating and I'll come back more often.

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You can order delivery directly from Spinning Bones using the Order Online button. Spinning Bones also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 263-9290.

Spinning Bones is rated 4.5 stars by 183 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 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Spinning Bones

1205 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Additional information

  • Cross street

    San Jose Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Alameda

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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

    Email: danny@spinningbones.com for inquiries

  • Private party facilities

    View website for details

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