Purchase a reserved seat ticket at the Cinema Grill Backstage Pass Entrance or at the Box Office and you'll be able to have your food and drinks delivered to your reserved theatre seat. Right next door to the Alameda Theatre & Cineplex in Downtown Alameda. Come see us before or after your movie, or you can order delicious food & drinks to be enjoyed in your theatre seat during the movie!
We offer an eclectic selection of tasty options paired with craft cocktails, regional wines, and micro brews!
We offer an eclectic selection of tasty options paired with craft cocktails, regional wines, and micro brews!
Reviews (25)
Rochelle Y.
Dec 30, 2021
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Pako Herrera Hernandez
Dec 29, 2021
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I really liked it, I came at happy hour for a late lunch and had the soup of the day which was delicious, I also had their slider which came with chips. My wife had the chicken sliders with sweet potato fries.
The service was amazing, our waiter was really friendly and constantly checking on us to see if we needed something else.
I've seen on weekends they have live music but have never attended.
I will come again to try more food and coktails
The service was amazing, our waiter was really friendly and constantly checking on us to see if we needed something else.
I've seen on weekends they have live music but have never attended.
I will come again to try more food and coktails
Daniel A.
Nov 29, 2021
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Haven't been in a very long time. Decided to try out brunch today. Usually I would sit at the bar, but they had a band crammed into the tiny bar area. Very small space to have a live band in my opinion. But ehhh to each his own. So I opted to sit outside. My server was wonderful. She really made my day! I can't find my receipt to give her name unfortunately but she really deserves a shout out. I'll find out next time. I ordered the huevos rancheros and it was fabulous! Super good and I will definitely be back for it again! Also had a Bloody Mary which was just ok. Really nothing
Sonya Vasquez-Robles
Nov 03, 2021
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Angelina R.
Oct 19, 2021
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I used to love going here but in the last few months they got a new head chef. The food was way too salty, wings were undercooked, the chicken tacos are boring and plain, and their salsa tastes like applesauce. Although, the staff and waiters are very nice and considerate, I just hope it gets better.
Nikko J.
Sep 25, 2021
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A little bit of conflict of interest here, but I'm going to write this review anyway.
My better half and I host karaoke twice a week here at the Cinema Grill, and the management and staff here work very hard to make sure that everyone enjoys their experience at this venue. Everyone who works here is very personable and professional.
Cinema Grill's menu is also very good... especially for Happy Hour and brunch!
So, it absolutely PI$$ES me off when a totally ignorant and self-centered person decides to give this place a 1-Star review because the staff asked for his proof of full vaccination
My better half and I host karaoke twice a week here at the Cinema Grill, and the management and staff here work very hard to make sure that everyone enjoys their experience at this venue. Everyone who works here is very personable and professional.
Cinema Grill's menu is also very good... especially for Happy Hour and brunch!
So, it absolutely PI$$ES me off when a totally ignorant and self-centered person decides to give this place a 1-Star review because the staff asked for his proof of full vaccination
Arnaud A.
Sep 25, 2021
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Liz I.
Aug 18, 2021
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S. Zimmerman
Jul 19, 2021
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Neysa O.
Jul 14, 2021
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THEY SERVED US A BURGER WITH A BITE IN IT! how could that possibly happen, clearly no one is checking the food before it's being served. After about 2 years of not going to a movie due to Covid obviously, my fiancé and I decided to go to one. We were hungry and decided to grab a bite at cinema grill, since they deliver your food straight to your seat in the theater. After like 30 minutes I kept seeing servers come w food look around and leave, I told my fiancé that I thought that was our food and they don't know where we were seated. (Even though seats are assigned!) So my fiancé goes
N. B. L.
Jun 16, 2021
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Maricela Vazquez
May 01, 2021
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C. Castle
Apr 29, 2021
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Celina T.
Apr 11, 2021
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Robin Davidson
Mar 17, 2021
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This is a really fun place to have a great meal! There is awesome live music and the food makes this restaurant a must visit destination. It was not on the menu, but if you ask for the beet salad, it was the best salad I have ever had. I also ordered the eggs Benedict. I am definitely going to go back to this restaurant and order it again. The food was fabulous and the atmosphere is really delightful. I give this restaurant 10 stars!
Samantha J.
Mar 15, 2021
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Came in for some indoor dining! First time in a year. What a treat it was to come into the Cinema Grill.
Started off with Calamari and a glass of Cabernet. For the main course I enjoyed a steak with spinach and a side of macaroni and cheese. While the steak was over cooked, it was well seasoned.
The Mac and cheese was the hero of this meal. Served piping hot, the cheese was so gooey and delicious. The ultimate comfort food! I might come back just for that!
Overall, the restaurant was very clean and the service was fast and friendly.
Honorable mention: you can order movie theater popcorn
Started off with Calamari and a glass of Cabernet. For the main course I enjoyed a steak with spinach and a side of macaroni and cheese. While the steak was over cooked, it was well seasoned.
The Mac and cheese was the hero of this meal. Served piping hot, the cheese was so gooey and delicious. The ultimate comfort food! I might come back just for that!
Overall, the restaurant was very clean and the service was fast and friendly.
Honorable mention: you can order movie theater popcorn
Melissa F.
Oct 05, 2020
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What took me so long to try this place!! My friend recommended this spot for brunch, and I'm so glad he did! I haven't had brunch in what seems like forever, and when he mentioned they had mimosas, I was sold.
We found free parking right outside (it was a Sunday) and were seated within a few minutes. They offer indoor and outdoor seating.
They had amazing live music, and the artist was so friendly and personable.
I ordered the soup and Sando and my friend got the eggs Benedict. I asked if they could split the entrees so we could try each others dish without touching each others
We found free parking right outside (it was a Sunday) and were seated within a few minutes. They offer indoor and outdoor seating.
They had amazing live music, and the artist was so friendly and personable.
I ordered the soup and Sando and my friend got the eggs Benedict. I asked if they could split the entrees so we could try each others dish without touching each others
Danielle Harbour
Sep 07, 2020
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Looking for a local casual place to eat close to home one evening, my fiancee and I planned to go to Pappo's but felt it too formal for the occasion. We then checked out several smaller establishments nearby but none satisfied us until we looked across the street. Alameda Cinema Grill caught our attention. So that's where we headed. We were greeted graciously and seated quickly. We both ordered Grilled steak, Gorgonzola and Pear Salads with Shrimp added. COMPLETELY DELICIOUS!! The salad greens we're fresh and bouncy, the vinegrette light and flavorful and the thinly sliced steak almost fork tender
Wanda R.
Aug 09, 2020
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Amazing times here..back to back, at an amazing local Spot! Food is tasty and the service is impeccable even in the midst of COVID. Thank you to the staff (David your amazing!!) and Sharon-the Bartendar. The cooks are hard working with masks on always. Thank you to the entire Cinema Grill Family and I will continue to support.
Phil R.
Oct 20, 2019
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I wish I had checked the reviews first!
The wife and I decided to take in a movie at this great theater and also try out the Cinema Grill where they deliver the food right to your reserved movie seats. Fantastic idea, unfortunately the food was a fail. I had the steak wrap ($14!!) which was absolutely underwhelming. Zero salt, spice, or flavor for that matter. I had to add the included potato chips in with each bite to kill the blandness.
The wife had the wings and skewers plate. Apparently that is where all of the salt from my wrap ended up. Almost inedible. Really disappointing to spend almost
The wife and I decided to take in a movie at this great theater and also try out the Cinema Grill where they deliver the food right to your reserved movie seats. Fantastic idea, unfortunately the food was a fail. I had the steak wrap ($14!!) which was absolutely underwhelming. Zero salt, spice, or flavor for that matter. I had to add the included potato chips in with each bite to kill the blandness.
The wife had the wings and skewers plate. Apparently that is where all of the salt from my wrap ended up. Almost inedible. Really disappointing to spend almost
Elaine T.
Oct 14, 2019
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I have been coming to the Alameda Theater to watch movies for years, but I've never actually tried Cinema Grill before until recently. My parents and I decided to come on a Sunday morning for brunch and ordered the following:
- mixed fruit & berries creme fraiche bowl
- house cured salmon toast
- three cheese omelet
All three dishes were great. I really like salmon lox toast and the mixed fruit bowl was refreshing to eat in the morning.
We solely came for brunch but we're probably going to come back next time to order dinner/drinks to take into the theater since you can do
- mixed fruit & berries creme fraiche bowl
- house cured salmon toast
- three cheese omelet
All three dishes were great. I really like salmon lox toast and the mixed fruit bowl was refreshing to eat in the morning.
We solely came for brunch but we're probably going to come back next time to order dinner/drinks to take into the theater since you can do
Gynelle M.
Oct 06, 2019
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Cool spot. Great ambiance, decent service--I want to rate it a 5 but the food was not good at all. We actually waited a fair amount of time too, so one would think that the food would be delish but quite the contrary.
We ordered crab taquitos and ahi poke. Both were exceptionally less than subpar. The taquitos were not hot, had average tasting sauce, and didn't have a tasty enough garnishing. They garnished the plate with a little bed of shredded lettuce, but it had no cilantro/lime dressing, pico de gallo, sour cream, guac, etc. it had some drizzled sauce of some sort that wasn't too
We ordered crab taquitos and ahi poke. Both were exceptionally less than subpar. The taquitos were not hot, had average tasting sauce, and didn't have a tasty enough garnishing. They garnished the plate with a little bed of shredded lettuce, but it had no cilantro/lime dressing, pico de gallo, sour cream, guac, etc. it had some drizzled sauce of some sort that wasn't too
Mon F.
Jun 22, 2019
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I usually place a take out order & beer & print my movie tickets here. I love that this is available for the movie theater next door. I would give that 4 stars.
Dining in today was less than a 2 star experience. My $16 Ahi Tuna salad was tasteless, dressing was off, and only had 4 small slices of tuna. Bummer. Our waiter (bartender) was grumpy, absent, & kind of rude to my kids. I spoke with other employees about him & they agreed that he's always like that. Manager said he (Jim) doesn't know how to speak to kids. Huh? Lose the attitude man. I doubt I can come back after
Dining in today was less than a 2 star experience. My $16 Ahi Tuna salad was tasteless, dressing was off, and only had 4 small slices of tuna. Bummer. Our waiter (bartender) was grumpy, absent, & kind of rude to my kids. I spoke with other employees about him & they agreed that he's always like that. Manager said he (Jim) doesn't know how to speak to kids. Huh? Lose the attitude man. I doubt I can come back after
Lai L.
Mar 08, 2019
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Alameda has a lot of hidden gems and this place is one of them. My coworker found this place on Yelp because we just wanted to hang and drink bottomless mimosas and she found Cinema!
I didn't expect too much from a restaurant in a theatre. When I walked in, we were the only patrons dining in so I thought this place must be horrible! Turns out it wasn't and most people don't eat until after noon on Sundays!
I'm so glad we came here. Our waiter Alec was super attentive and took great care of us. The food was good (nothing fancy or brag-worthy), but the service and drinks stood
I didn't expect too much from a restaurant in a theatre. When I walked in, we were the only patrons dining in so I thought this place must be horrible! Turns out it wasn't and most people don't eat until after noon on Sundays!
I'm so glad we came here. Our waiter Alec was super attentive and took great care of us. The food was good (nothing fancy or brag-worthy), but the service and drinks stood
Andrea M.
Dec 02, 2018
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I like this spot quite a bit. This is a great place to drop into for drinks or dinner before catching a movie at Alameda Cinema. You can also purchase your movie tickets here, order drinks to take into the theater, and order food which is delivered to your seat. Everything I've tried from their menu has been delicious. This is also a great option for Sunday brunch. This morning we tried the spinach frittata with goat cheese which was incredibly tasty. Paired with a bottomless mimosa, and I am a happy girl! Jim, who works here in the evenings, is a great guy, very hospitable, and always greets