Steve D.
Yelp
1640 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501
"Moxie" is a fine dining steak house in downtown Alameda.
I came here on a warm Saturday to meet up with a fellow Yelper and old grade school friend for an early dinner. I made reservations for 5pm. I was greeted as I walked in, and we were seated in the small dining area in front of the bar. The tables were set in a very organized manner, as they prepared for dinner service.
I asked the server if there were any specials. She mentioned a "Grilled Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes" for $25. But then she quickly reminded me that I'm in a steak house!
My friend and I skipped the salads. I ordered Gulf Shrimp w/ Cocktail Sauce. My friend ordered a mini Lobster Roll. My Gulf Shrimp were large, plump, and tasty. However, the cocktail sauce was thin and barely made a difference as a dip. Also, there's no bread or rolls served with our meal.
Note: After you order, a person comes to your table and removes unnecessary utensils and glassware. Also, if you drop crumbs, someone will come sweep your table with a brush.
For main course, I ordered Lamb Chops w/ a side of Beef Tallow Fries.
OMG, those Lamb Chops were absolutely delicious! Rich flavor, juicy meat, tender and easy to cut with a knife. For me, the presentation was okay because the lamb chops were stacked and covered the plate.
However, my friend ordered a 6-oz Holstein Filet Mignon, and it looked tiny on the large platter. The sides are shareable, so you're supposed to take a serving and put if on your plate. My Beef Tallow Fries didn't stay crispy very long. I think they should serve thick steak fries instead.
After we finished our meal, a staff person came and asked us how we liked our meal. I told her the honest truth. The sauce for the Gulf Shrimp was weak. The Beef Tallow Fries were dry and not crispy, and not worth $10. So on the bill, the fries were comp'd and we got 50%-off on the Gulf Shrimp. Thank you! We received tiny cookies with the bill.
Notes:
- the AC works in this place, and it can get chilly.
- make a reservation, this place only seats 26 people.
- If you make a reservation and no-show, you get charged $35
- extra charge for steak sauce
Someday, I'll return to try their Prime Rib