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Spinning Bones

4.4 (381)
$30 and under
American
1205 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

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Spinning Bones

4.4
$30 and under
American
Alameda

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated 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 5 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 camaraderie over great food and drink.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Meat, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Visit https://www.spinningbones.com/catering or Email: catering@spinningbones.com for inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    View website for details
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2026
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Alameda
  • Cross street
    San Jose Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Intersection of Park St. and San Jose Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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    carlaylayyy

    still dreaming about these croquettes 😮‍💨😩 a michelin star rated restaurant in the heart of Alameda, CA! 🤍 there was so many things I wanted to try, & i’ll be sure to be coming back to try out more on the menu! The crispy brussels with the kimchi dressing was to die for and the romesco sauce on the potatoes was so yummy!! & i don’t even have words for the corn fritter, the perfect balance of sweet & savory! 😋 the sweetest staff and service 🤍 go ahead & please try out this place! @spinning.bones 📍Alameda, CA #bayarea #bayareaeats #eastbayeats #eastbayfoodie #bayareafood #bayareafoodies #bayareafoodie

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Spinning Bones.

4.4

4.4
(381)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spinning Bones impresses with "excellent food" in a relaxed setting, offering standout dishes like the Koji Chicken and Tsukuba Sando. With "great service" and a "chill atmosphere," it's perfect for casual dining. Guests appreciate the "fabulous" flavors and attentive staff, making it a must-visit for food lovers in Alameda.
381 Reviews
  1. miguel

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good price was good the house made strawberry jam was so delicious with the corn fritters

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  2. Ann

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food in a simple unassuming environment

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  3. Pamela Gold

    Atlanta42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! Very fresh and the presentation was great.

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  4. Lindsay

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best food in Alameda!!! Everything was amazing. The pork shoulder, chicken and tri tip were ridiculous.

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  5. Christian

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    sat streetside/outside on a warm evening. Really pleasant under the lights. Service staff was so nice and the food super tasty.

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  6. Rick Gold

    Indiana389 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great little restaurant. No wonder Michelin recommends it. Shaun gave us great service too.

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  7. Tess

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sooooooo good. We came in for a late lunch and it was perfect because it wasn’t very busy and we enjoyed the chill atmosphere. We ordered corn fritters, chicken salad, trip’s triple, and tsukuba sando. All were excellent but the standouts for us were the salad and the sando. The shiso highball was also refreshing. Great service too.

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  8. Jenny Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Brussel Sprouts are heavenly. Tofu salad knocked it out of the park as a dish to go with our ribs. Absolutely fantastic food. They need light music or something in the background. It's quiet and something is intangibly missing in atmosphere and ambience. Would be nice if they included a water pouring station since they didn't bring water to the table. Service was very impersonal.

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  9. Catherine

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We got a table right away and staff were attentive without being invasive. Food was excellent and we really liked their input. Price was reasonable. Will absolutely go again! Love having such a great Alameda restaurant 👍🏻 Note that the fresh chicken salad was absolutely outstanding and I can’t recommend highly enough! I would be very happy to have that as a regular weekly meal and may even start dropping by to pick up for lunch!

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  10. Chris Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here twice. It’s a simple place but food is amazing. Everything we had was good. The Koji Chicken is a must try, if it’s your first time there.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Meat, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Visit https://www.spinningbones.com/catering or Email: catering@spinningbones.com for inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    View website for details
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2026
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Alameda
  • Cross street
    San Jose Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Intersection of Park St. and San Jose Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is the standout, it's Prime Rib night at Spinning Bones and guests repeatedly praise the rotisserie prime rib special.

Portions tend to be generous, guests report combo platters and shared dishes often leave parties with plenty to take home.

Yes, Spinning Bones welcomes private gatherings, and diners note the back room can be used by larger groups and feels like a private space.

Yes, Spinning Bones is a popular pick for special nights: guests celebrate Valentine's and anniversaries here and praise the atmosphere and attentive service.

Yes, Spinning Bones offers outdoor seating (a parklet/outside tables) that guests enjoy on sunny days.

Spinning Bones fills up during dinner peak times, guests note it’s popular between about 5:45 and 8:30pm and gets very busy for special nights like Valentine’s; Sunday evenings tend to be mellower.

Spinning Bones feels like a warm, casual neighborhood spot, colorful, comfy interiors with subtle music and dim lighting, lively on busy nights, with a quieter back room and a sunny parklet option.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating, several guests mention bringing their dogs to the parklet and enjoying dog-friendly visits.

Yes, Spinning Bones is a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, most recently awarded the Bib Gourmand in 2026 (also rated Bib Gourmand in 2023).

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Spinning Bones

4.4
$30 and under
American
Alameda

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
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