East End

We came to East End on a Thursday evening. There was no wait and we were welcomed graciously. The interior is very charming. Hard seating which isn't my favorite but I was able to endure. It's a large open space, high ceilings, and rustic decor. The tables are placed so that they aren't right next to each other and angled so that they aren't side by side. You can see the wood fired oven from your seat but the ventilation is so great you don't smell any smoke at all. The cocktails were so well balanced you can hardly tell there's alcohol. They were very tasty and super smooth. Hats off to the mixologist, she really did a great job. We had the warm herbed olives with honey and they were fabulous! Such a great difference from a cold olive plate. Highly recommended! The honey with the salty is a magical pair. The meatball appetizer was also great. Nice portion for an appetizer, the bread was crunchy and smokey, and the meatballs had great texture and flavor. They weren't packed with bread crumbs to dilute the flavor of the meat. The little gem salad was nice and crisp. The fried capers were a great touch. The dressing needed a little more zing. It was nicely dressed but couldn't taste much. The mushroom ragu pasta was creamy, al dente, and had great delicate mushroom flavor. Nicely done! My friend is from Rome and she definitely approved. The pizza was phenomenal! We ordered the Diablita and it was probably the most simple pizza I've ever tasted but the flavors were crazy! It is definitely spicy and a perfect pizza! So good! We also got Mr. Terranova and added arugula (even though the menu says it isn't allowed). The crispy shallots added a great texture and flavor. It was a tasty pie for sure but the Diablita stole the show. We look forward to trying the other pizzas soon! The staff was wonderful, our main server Anne was the nicest lady. We appreciated her friendly persona and cheery smile. We did not have room to try the dessert but imagine it would be just as great as everything else. We highly recommend dining here. We will be back! ❤️

As part of my Alameda Restaurant Week exploration, I spent time at East End documenting their offerings. They maintain a friendly, changing menu that keeps things interesting. The pizzas feature great toppings, but they also serve interesting and authentic pasta and meat dishes worth trying. Paul, the owner, is an artist with food - you can see his creativity throughout the menu. The non-pizza items are definitely worth checking out. It's upscale, but in a distinctly Alameda way that remains approachable.

Wow, this was the first time in a long time we've really had top notch service! Came on a Friday night with reservations (they'll give you a better table if you get reservations) and really enjoyed the food. Everything pictured was $90 with tax + tip

Fantastic service! Great menu selection too it a nice balance of comfort food with just the right amount of upscale. Happy hour has some nice specials and all the draft beers were local craft.

Local squid was super good. Our server was pleasant and cool. Foods were balanced and not over seasoned at all. Impressed. Cocktails were the same. Balanced taste of liquor and sweetness impressed us. I can’t wait to visit and try other dishes!

The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding, and the vibe, you guessed it, was outstanding. Everything I had here was so amazing. The waiter was very, very nice and helpful. The pizza was by far the best pizza I’ve had on the west coast. If you are in Alameda go to this restaurant, you won’t regret it!

Service was on top, food was excellent, prices were reasonable. A great dining experience for the cost. Most everything made from scratch, including the pasta. Only complaint is it was a bit bare inside. Make it more cozy and I'll give ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My partner and I happened upon this lovely spot by chance, it happened to be happy hour and we saw the sign for $12 oysters, they were the best tasting oysters we've ever had, period. We love oysters and order them often from many other establishments in the area, they tend charge more for less value. The service was impeccable and made us feel right at home, Thank you Sean for the conversation, delicious drinks and over all great and knowledgeable service. 10/10 will recommend to even the most meticulous of our friends and definitely will return to sample the rest of the menu. It was an entirely wonderful experience!!

We came to East End on a Thursday evening. There was no wait and we were welcomed graciously. The interior is very charming. Hard seating which isn't my favorite but I was able to endure. It's a large open space, high ceilings, and rustic decor. The tables are placed so that they aren't right next to each other and angled so that they aren't side by side. You can see the wood fired oven from your seat but the ventilation is so great you don't smell any smoke at all. The cocktails were so well balanced you can hardly tell there's alcohol. They were very tasty and super smooth. Hats off to the mixologist, she really did a great job. We had the warm herbed olives with honey and they were fabulous! Such a great difference from a cold olive plate. Highly recommended! The honey with the salty is a magical pair. The meatball appetizer was also great. Nice portion for an appetizer, the bread was crunchy and smokey, and the meatballs had great texture and flavor. They weren't packed with bread crumbs to dilute the flavor of the meat. The little gem salad was nice and crisp. The fried capers were a great touch. The dressing needed a little more zing. It was nicely dressed but couldn't taste much. The mushroom ragu pasta was creamy, al dente, and had great delicate mushroom flavor. Nicely done! My friend is from Rome and she definitely approved. The pizza was phenomenal! We ordered the Diablita and it was probably the most simple pizza I've ever tasted but the flavors were crazy! It is definitely spicy and a perfect pizza! So good! We also got Mr. Terranova and added arugula (even though the menu says it isn't allowed). The crispy shallots added a great texture and flavor. It was a tasty pie for sure but the Diablita stole the show. We look forward to trying the other pizzas soon! The staff was wonderful, our main server Anne was the nicest lady. We appreciated her friendly persona and cheery smile. We did not have room to try the dessert but imagine it would be just as great as everything else. We highly recommend dining here. We will be back!

The first restaurant I've been to that hasn't greeted customers with a smile or said hi when we arrived. We were greeted by the host stating the number of people in our family. We ordered 2 pizzas, 3 drinks and an appetizer. No good byes or thanks for coming as we left. We're accustomed to friendlier hospitality.

Went to East End for the 10th or 11th time (love their happy hour too). Got oysters, which were perfect, pizza, pasta, and beers. We're seated and served quickly, and enjoyed the overall experience and the food is always delicious, everything feels and tastes handmade, with seasonal ingredients, and the pasta was especially memorable. Always love the servers and we got plenty of water refills and weren't rushed to leave. Always love the vibe of their cozy space, which is walking distance from where we live so that is perfect, but there is also ample parking around the restaurant.

Innovative without being trendy. All the food we've tried has been great, the pizza deserves a special shoutout. Nice selection of beer.

I had such a great experience at East End! The food was absolutely delicious and the menu itself was surprisingly intricate and creative--there were so many unique options that it took us a while to decide what to order (in the best way!). We came during happy hour (5-6 PM) and got the $12 oysters, which were super fresh and perfectly prepared. Such a steal for the quality! A special shoutout to our server Anne--she was amazing! She was so sweet, attentive, and genuinely helpful with her recommendations. Everything she suggested turned out to be fantastic, and her warm energy really added to the experience. If you're in Alameda and want great food, thoughtful service, and a cool menu, definitely check this place out.

As part of my Alameda Restaurant Week exploration, I spent time at East End documenting their offerings. They maintain a friendly, changing menu that keeps things interesting. The pizzas feature great toppings, but they also serve interesting pasta and meat dishes worth noting. Paul, the owner, is an artist with food - you can see his creativity throughout the menu. The non-pizza items are definitely worth checking out. It's upscale, but in a distinctly Alameda way that remains approachable.

I had an impressive dining experience here! I love the interior and location of this place, it's really nice. The service was amazing, our server was really attentive to us. All of the staff were warm and welcoming. The food was amazing! For cocktails, I had the Kool Time which has gin, lemon juice, and a hint of mint - super refreshing. I also had a chance to try their old fashioned (not pictured), it was also really good. The appetizer, chicken wings, were amazing! The buttermilk sauce added the perfect zing to the sweet sauce on the wings. We asked for hot sauce and the server gave us a homemade chili sauce that the chef made - the spice level was perfect. We ordered the meat combo pizza, and as someone who lived in NYC for a couple of years, this is hands down one of the best pizzas I had in the west coast. We also had the pappardelle - amazing ragu sauce! It has lamb but it doesn't taste gamey. The meat was super tender, very flavorful. The Linguini with Clams was packed with garlic, so good! The wood-oven chicken was super juicy. To end, we had the peach cobbler which was baked to perfection! I super appreciate that they accommodated us as a walk-in. Next time, we will definitely make a reservation.

The restaurant was empty but they stayed open to make us a yummy dinner. I enjoy the seasonal offerings which currently include fresh corn on the cob and a refreshing watermelon and tomato salad. This is a good place for vegetarians.

There's free parking behind the marketplace that is slightly tricky to find. Spaces are also fairly compact. We saw a number of larger vehicles parked over the lines. There's also plenty of meter parking (free after 6pm). We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival around 5:30. The place wasn't too busy. The table for two is on the small side, but the bar area looked spacious. Bathroom was a little tricky to find. Our server was awesome. Very knowledgable with recommendations and details, but not pushy. I can't remember his name. The menu was availed via QR code on the table, but the lovely server took our orders. The happy hour specials (5-6pm) on 1/24/24 included 12 oysters for $12, $14 specialty cocktails and $1 off wine and beer. We shared the King Thistle Pizza and Pappardelle w/Lamb & Pork Ragu. The house made pasta had a nice chew to it and a decent sauce. Not too salty or gamey. Pizza had a great dough, but would have liked the crust to be slightly fuller. Pasta portion on the small-medium side. I had a gin cocktail that had peppercorns in it that wasn't very good. Our server picked up on it and offered to replace the drink which was nice. My partner enjoy his first Negroni, but noted the second one didn't taste quite the same. Overall, good dining experience.

Overpriced, skimpy on the toppings, and can't seem to manage to put extra red sauce on a pizza, despite numerous requests. I would recommend Marley G's, down the street. Or even Round Table. Both are superior to this place.

East End has done it again! Made a reservation for 2 to dine here Saturday night. Upon arrival, we were seated right away due to our reservation. Service and Staff: - I didn't catch our server's name, but she was fantastic! She's one of maybe two or three servers who can take your order without writing anything down and get your entire order correct. This never happens! I made sure to let her know how great she is. Food: - Margarita: always a hit. Nice and citrusy - Oysters: creamy, fresh, tasty - Fries: the fries come with three different sauces. One is a rendition of ketchup (more similar in flavor to tomato paste). One is a rosemary aioli, which was fun and unique. And one was a Calabrian chili aioli, which was my favorite. - Pizza: can't remember the name of the pizza, but ordered it with pepperoni on top (doesn't usually come with it) - Caesar Salad: tasty salad that comes with croutons and Parmesan cheese on top - Yardbird: fried chicken sandwich that was large in size and tasty with the coleslaw. Comes with your choice of fries or a house salad. Chose the house salad that came dressed with a very delicious Dijon champagne dressing. We couldn't get enough of it! Overall, had yet another great experience here and am excited to go back again.

We were unsure of coming here because the past times we had to use a QR code to order which is really annoying. But this time we were happy with our service. They have removed the QR codes which was a major game-changer. Our waitress was super nice and helpful and was so sweet to us. The food tasted great, we've never had a problem with the food here. I do have to say, though, I got the simple pasta and it wasn't enough food for me or my younger brother. We got seated right away and it looked like everyone else was having a good experience. The interior is great. The bar and table seating were nice and the lighting was not too bright or too dark.

Good ol East End, I haven't been here in many years. Lately I've been craving cheese pizza and a martini. Guess what? East End has both. Walked in solo, was greeted at the front by a lovely lady, I sat at the bar. The place was busy at 5pm on a Wednesday. Shawn or Sean (bartender) quickly made me feel welcomed. Sorry if I spelled your name wrong. The decor was very modern, classy but casual. I started off with a kolsch. Ordered a cheese pizza. It's been a few years since I've been here so I forget what the pizza is like. If you want to know if a place has good pizza, you try the cheese. Pizza, nice crust, I had it baked slightly longer so there was a little char at the bottom, just how i like it. The sauce on the pizza was tasty it had a slight tang. I was worried that the pizza would have too much cheese but it had the perfect amount. I want to say it almost had a umami truffle taste to it. Zero flop. Damn it was good. I could've finished the whole pizza if wanted but i didn't. Ordered a dirty martini, Shawn/Sean did not disappoint. I wished they had more of a typical martini glass but it was really good, I would've sipped it out of a cup. I end up ordering another one. There's nothing bad I can say about this place, if you're coming solo, sit at the bar. Friends and family? Make a reservation just in case. Thanks Shawn/Sean for being a great bartender!

Great cocktails, pizza, pasta, or anything else they serve. Excellent service and a good people watching restaurant.

Finally got to try this place! And while the food was delicious...I don't think we'll become regulars. Pros: the food was delicious and well prepared, the cocktail (urban farmboy) I got was great...not too sweet or too strong, they had a kids menu, the vibe is kind of fun, service was decent and they handled my odd severe allergy well by being aware of cross contamination Cons: we found it to be a bit pricey for what we got and portion sizes on the smaller side, they don't seem to allow customizations/ alterations...I can't have most cheeses but can tolerate Parmesan relativity well. They wouldn't allow me have the cheese put onto the pizza be Parmesan, I could only get it with no cheese and a side of Parmesan. So the Parmesan wasn't melted onto the pizza which I really enjoy. And many of their menu items have cheese. So I found that a little bit tricky to order something I would really enjoy and find worth the experience of eating out.... Lastly, when we entered there was no one waiting to be seated. When the hostess came over to seat us there were 2 other groups. When she went to seat people she didn't check to see who was there first, and actually seated the group who had arrived last. Plus didn't check to see if we needed a high chair. So in conclusion, food was delicious but the experience we had didn't match the price we paid. If I'm paying $150 for a dinner...I expect it to be a 5 star experience.

Staff was friendly and there was no wait. The pizza was personally too oily for me but we still liked it. I would just pat it down with some napkins but I was too lazy lol. The oysters were also good but small. I saw a lot of people get to go orders and they pick it up at the window area which was cool because I did not expect that haha. Would definitely come again and try other dishes or pizzas, and their cocktails!

Best oyster happy hr around, wish i got a few more rounds, $12/doz. Pizza is stellar, great space, impeccable service, nice to have an elevated restaurant in Alameda

My friend and I came to eat oysters here on their happy hour special. The oysters are $12 for a dozen, $1 an oyster. We had to worse food poisoning from it for a week. It was absolutely terrible, constant pain and discomfort for a week. The oysters tasted normal as oysters tasted, but perhaps the preparation for it was not adequate. I personally have lost quite a bit of weight from the food poisoning. The ambiance and service was fine.

Needed a bite before going to the airport. Strolled in here to a half empty restaurant and was told without a reservation we could sit at the bar. Which we did. Bartender was pleasant and efficient despite our not ordering drinks. Pizza was weird. Honestly, I felt like it was a flour tortilla with sauce. Ordered the meat lovers and while there technically was meat in it - it wasn't enough to "love". Between the diffident attitude of the hostess (who is either the owner or manager) and the crappy pizza we won't be back.

Arrived at 5:30pm and there are at least 10 tables open. A lady said there would be 45 mins wait. That means there is no way you can have HH at this place. Good luck!

Pizza it's delicious but the lady at the front it's rude when sitting costumers and she is also rude when taking orders over the phone she acts like she doesn't want you to order and or to stay and eat.

EXCELLENT PIZZAS! Service was great! If you're a fan of oysters go during their happy hour 5 to 6 daily! Cocktails are superb!

Strawberry shortcake is delicious here! I tried the food. It was great as well our server I've had him twice now and he is super awesome. They're very accommodating when it comes to me bringing in my car seat for the baby.

Tried to come here for dinner tonight. There were 8 of us. They told us they only seat 6. we said that's fine, no worries, we'll sit at two separate tables. They told us no. A restaurant that was completely empty on a Saturday night, turned down 8 hungry people trying to eat. He, one of the owners (has glasses, grey hair, beard, and taller/bigger dude) told us that he didn't want us "disturbing his dining room" - said he was worried if we were at two tables, we'd be talking and disturbing others. Wait what? Are you telling me a restaurant refused our business for no rational reason?! The food is not even that good, but damn, what a weird situation! First time for everything i guess. Tip - don't come here with groups of 7+. Pro tip probably just don't come here.

Delicious food that's great for date night or for a family night out. We enjoyed a nice dinner after playing mini golf across the street

My Dad absolutely loves this pizza, his all time favorite thin crust. In my opinion the pizza is good, but the salad is even better. Very basic, just mixed greens, but I just love their house dressing. Customer service can definitely be lacking, thus the 4 star rating for inconsistency. Otherwise a five star meal for the quality and price.

The pizza is wonderful but so is their amazing menu. My kids favorite and cherished spot! Service is great and the atmosphere is huggable. They never cease to amaze! Definitely highly recommend!!!

Food is wonderful, great pizza, great salad...agree with others that the service and overall attitude is lacking. I didn't think that would matter as much as it did, but it really does affect the quality of the experience. I felt like a bother to the restaurant rather than a guest. Pick up orders also tend to run way behind schedule. Mutual feelings of goodwill between an establishment and customers go a long way and sadly they're lacking here.

Even during COVID, the East End experience is still perfection. A couple days ago we decided to splurge on our family dinner. We ordered the grilled escarole, Meat Combo pizza, mushroom risotto, pie-in-a-cup, and two different cocktails. Every item was delicious and the best part was that it was a meal our entire family enjoyed together. We have a 5 year old who is extremely picky and 99% of the time never eats what we eat. He declared that East End is the best pizza he's ever had and even asked if he could have some for breakfast this morning. We've been loyal East End diners from the very beginning and will continue to be as long as they're around!

My friend and I tried to eat here tonight, but apparently, we were invisible. When we walked into the restaurant, we saw a "please wait to be seated sign" with a QR code. We scanned the QR code to view the menu and waited. The lady working at the bar looked at us but did not greet us with a "we'll be right with you". She stared at us and pretended to be busy serving the 2 guests seated at the bar. The server walked past us multiple times and didn't bother looking up. We thought maybe the server was catching up on orders and we would be seated soon. We were wrong. A white lady walked into the restaurant and within seconds, the lady from the bar greeted her and told her that they weren't seating anyone because they didn't have clean dishes. Okay, that's gross. But why did that lady not say anything to us? It's a small restaurant. You can see who is standing at the front. It's pretty lame to be racist and expect people to dine at your restaurant. Don't bother wasting your time or money here. There are much better establishments that aren't racist around Alameda.

I made it a point to find the closest thing to NYC's iconic $1 pizza slice a few years ago and East End did not disappoint. They've become my go-to pizza spot, and even if it is a bit pricey, the quality is what keeps my business and I plow through all of the food anyway, so nothing is ever wasted. My wife and I used to share an order of the garlic knots until we realized pretty quickly that we'll each be needing our own. They always make 'em super crispy. Highly recommend. I had some close friends try it for the first time last year and they, too, have been hooked ever since.

Fabulous chicken, all the food was great. Amazing strawberry shortcake! Cute ambiance and service was right on.

I came here twice. Once I had the risotto and another time I had the pizza. The risotto was rather luck laster. The pizza was really nothing special.

Been there before to eat in and for take out. Pizzas are fine, not my favorite but others enjoy. I think their cocktails are outstanding. The problem we had recently was service. We booked 7 of us for a birthday. When we arrived they couldn't seat us because they'd written the booking down incorrectly. We had email confirmation of our booking but they still refused to seat us - no effort to accommodate the booking at all, even if we had to wait a bit. And the restaurant wasn't busy at that point. So, upshot is unreliable, unfriendly and unhelpful service.

This is my favorite restaurant in Alameda. Delicious!! Elevated enough to feel special and casual enough to just drop in. The food is fresh and thoughtful with many vegetarian options. I especially like the seasonal salads, crisp pizza, and delicious pasta options. Good cocktails too. Only draw back is how loud/noisy the dinning room can get in Friday and Saturday evenings

These folks make great pizza. And even some good salads. Here is the rub, they are rude. The hostess, is just basically not nice. I arrived 10 minutes early, and she would not allow me to sit at the table, until more of our group was there. It was a Saturday night, and it was not busy. I could sit at the bar and have a cocktail, but not at the table. Then there is the no menu deal. I get it, but using the code on the table requires you to set up an account before you can see the food items. Seriously! I made the mistake of ordering a Diet Coke. I know this may not be good for me, but, I can't have sugar, and it was my one splurge for the week. They don't have Diet Coke. So for me, I will not be returning.

My first time back since the pandemic for an appetizer and a gl. Wonderful new bartender Malesia (sp?) guided me in my wine choice. I had not had chicken wings for at least 15 years and went for it. Delectable wings tossed in a calabrian chile glaze sauce with an aoili dipping sauce. I'm going back for the Happy Hour Oysters next time( 5-6pm ). The bartender made me feel comfortable and welcome.

Nice airy restaurant with the pizza oven and kitchen right there to view. Friendly staff and great pizza. Not a fan of the order by QR code on your phone - PITA.

I'm no expert on pizza, but after trying a number of places over the years, I'd say that East End has some pretty tasty options and combinations that are on the fancier gourmet side. Getting takeout from here was interesting, because their pizzas don't travel well unless uncut and they noted this when ordering online. Their crust was definitely on the thinner and chewier side, so slicing through it wasn't the easiest. I was wondering how the dough would hold up to all of the aromatic toppings and it did really well. The "Bianca" pizza had olive oil, garlic confit, fresh mozzarella and herbs. Added crimini mushrooms for an additional charge. And goodness that garlic confit was STRONG, so strong that heating up a single slice made the entire house smell like garlic lol. I appreciated that they didn't hold back and it was packed with flavor though. The "Cheese Please" pizza came with tomato sauce, house cheese blend (not sure what that consisted of as they weren't listed out online). Added house made Italian sausage and spinach. The cheese on here was definitely earthy, kinda funky, yet it worked with the savory tomato sauce and sweet sausage. It was nice to have this pizza to balance out the Bianca. We've passed by East End a number of times when going to the marketplace, but this was the first time trying their food and I would say that I was surprised by how bold their food and flavors were. I'm interested in trying their pastas and free-range chicken dishes next time. I think it might be an entirely different experience eating the pizza at the restaurant vs. takeout/delivery and one that I'd look forward to.

Good cocktails, great thin crust pizzas, best when just out of the oven. My kids like their pastas and dessert.

I was looking forward to this restaurant opening up again after covid. Loved the food. Very disappointing to find out when we arrived last week that you have to have a smart phone in order to see the menu and order a meal. They have NO paper menu's nor a chalkboard or anything to show what they offered. Seems very short sighted for a restaurant that is trying to come back after a major shutdown in the restaurant industry to limit their customer base. Such a cavalier attitude to their customers. No thanks...I'll go where I am welcomed and appreciated.

Love this place! Food is always on point and always delicious! Service is impeccably efficient when ordering to go or eating in. One of my go to's here in Alameda. Always will be!

First time coming here and the food I was good. Got the meat combo pizza and the magic carpet. We ordered on line witch I don't really like but it was fine because the food came Really Fast. Over all, I would come again.

Solid cocktail program. Food coming out of kitchen is consistently good. Service always top notch. EE has become one of my favorite places to eat in town - glad they made it through the pandemic. Once they got that surly chef things really turned around for the better.

The pizza and the drinks are great, but not sure if they are worth the 35 minute wait to get a drink and 45 minutes to get a pizza flung at your table with zero conversation or explanation from the server when it's finally ready. You'll also have to be okay with flagging someone down to get water or take your order. It'll be the same way on slow or busy nights. Sometimes your server will take off before you're finished and you'll just have to figure out how to close out with someone who has no idea what's going on. So you'll have that going for you.

My friends and I came here on a Monday night around 8pm and it was really easy to get seated. The interior of the place is really hip-- a good date spot kind of place. I loved everything about my experience, although the food was pretty pricy. I ordered a burger and split the mega tots with my friends. For a dish to have the name "mega tots", I thought the tots were going to be massive, but they were just three slightly larger than average tots for $7. They were good, but definitely not worth it. I got the beef burger with swiss cheese and it tasted amazing (they have the impossible patties here!). It was a very solid burger. The fries were just the way I like them too-- crispy, unlike in-n-out's soft fries. I would come here if I felt like I wanted to treat myself, otherwise this place is a bit pricy for what it is.

I wish o could give this place a negative number. The staff is racist and I got food poisoning. Check the other reviews if you just think I'm being sensitive. I will never go back here. I was appalled how badly they treated my 8 month pregnant best friend and her husband. They are both people of color and so is my husband. It was blatantly obvious that our party was treated differently. And what kind of pizza place doesn't have soda? A pretentious one.

Worst service I've ever experienced and I didn't even get to eat here! Wouldn't take our group of 8 even in two separate tables complaining that we would "take up his restaurant". The manager who also claimed to be one of the owners is extremely rude and wouldn't even give a reasonable explanation. Really too bad because it used to be great and so did their customer service but they just lost lots of business. Should probably go to business school and learn how to run one.

I always find it curious that a restaurant with several available tables would make customers wait for over 30 minutes because they did not want to disturb the chairs it table structures. Alas, this is what happened to three of us because we wee not 2, 4 or 6 persons. Already a turn off do we stay or do we go? The food was excellent but can't give a 5 star because of the illogical waiting process