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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally love this place.Board games, great happy hour drink specials, $1 sliders on Mondays, orgasm-inducing parmesan truffle fries (Flora, are you listening?), and permanently friendly bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PLEASE buy new games! Seriously, very few games have the pieces you need to play. PLEASE take the staff to Toy Safari or Target and stock up on games...or do a customer survey of favorite games and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(from January of 2009)The Hob Nob is a place where food, games, and drinks meet in Alameda. They actually have a server and a kitchen, and I found it interesting that they have daily specials. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Grief they have AWESOME Truffle Fries!!! The truffle is actually in the Aioli though.. so you gotta dip it in here to taste "truffle" I guess? These are crusted with some parmesan cheesy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has become our default go to spot since we moved to town, based more on the wife's decision than mine. Which is fine - there are a couple of dishes that I can always go to - fish & chips, Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 words: truffle fries.Oh and they have a good bar selection. I like their long island iced teas. There's also board games. Good place to hang out at. A bit pricey but quite good overall. I'd come...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A place to hangout with your friends and grab a drink. Our group had different beers and cocktails over the course of the night. Truffle fries really stole the show though. I think they sprinkled some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great spot easy to find on Park Street in Alameda, bonus for being within walking distance to the movie theatre on Central Avenue.I went with there for Monday night dinner and then a movie....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place to hang out. We ordered the Truffle Fries, Garlic Fries, Cripy Calamari and the Mini Burgers. The food was good but I like the Truffle Fries better than the Garlic Fries (the garlic was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Fun and clean. Boardgames! Bartenders are ok, the only thing keeping me from giving 4 stars is the service. Bad service and bad cocktails may be the downfall of this place that has so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to try this place out because I read about the games and good food this places has. But sorry I found the service to be really bad, I know how it is to be tired and overworked, but "can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In the words of Ed McMahon's Star Search . . . 2 1/2 stars.After spotting the old school metal sign hanging outside the building, I was excited about the Hobnob. My excitement ended fast. As we sat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Specifically for the two words that will prevent me from ever being a LaLa Land/Hollywood size 0 - TRUFFLE FRIES. These truffle fries contain ingredients: potatoes, salt, truffle oil and delicate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say, straight off, that I love the idea of game night, and bringing that concept to the pub world of food and drink!I heard about the Nob (do people call it that? hope so!) through the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A group of friends and I met up here to play board games (which the place provides). It's got great ambience and it's cozy, but both my and my husband's drink tasted like cough syrup. They also gave...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast - first time in here.Very nice and attentive staff, my friends Heirloom tomato salad looked great., Bloody Mary was fine after I doctored it up a bit, no harm there since thats their thing....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good time at the Hobnob. It was not exactly the evening we were looking for, but considering the evening we were looking for was something more along the lines of a loud divey bar, that's not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hobnob is a cute little neighborhood eatery/bar. I don't frequent Alameda very often, and in fact was my first bar experience on the island. First walk in and think there's a fair amount of people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. They have daily drink specials, which is a fun thing--while I seldom drink at all, it's fun to contemplate having something different when I do feel like it (like when I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bottomless mimosas on Saturdays for brunch.$3 mimosas Sundays for brunch.Went on a Sunday, Ordered the eggs benedict. Would have liked it better if the ham was of a better quality, but still decent....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh not so much. After all the good reviews I thought I would love this place but alas. First of all, 1 star for having the hockey game on not during Stanley cup playoffs. Finding a place that has a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cutie little joint. The bartender was great, suggesting one of her vodka specialties so I could try something new (I can always admire a good mixologist) following one of the house features for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a relaxed after-dinner bar to hang out and chat with your friends, I can't think of a better place than Hob Nob. A friend and I met up here to do some catching up and have a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday night with a fairly big group after hearing about it from friends who stumbled upon one night. My friends and I are big on board games so we wanted to try it out. Plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hobnob is my favorite after-dinner hangout spot. The bartenders served the strongest Ketel One and Tonic in town. Less crowded and more mature than Lucky 13 right next door and best of all, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a sunny Sunday morning in Alameda and I want a nice breakfast. What to do? I didn't feel like standing in the queue for the Waffle place and it was too early for a Taqueria (of which there are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AWESOME! Excellent value, good atmosphere, and kid friendly. I've only been for brunch or lunch and only drank wine or the $8 bottomless mimosas ( it's amazing how much alcohol I can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had known that this place had games! That would have been fun!We decided to sit in the front window, though, so we never saw them.We started with some cocktails, the Tiger's Paw was delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is amazing. The food is awesome. They have really good fish and chips. The truffle fries are beyond belief. The wedge salad with blue cheese is out of control. Have also been here for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A classy joint but not too classy. People ages 21-80 years old could enjoy this place. Whenever we go we always play boardgames from their large selection. Food and drinksa re good and unique
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good solid bar and place for a quick bite. Not many food options, but those we had tasted good, and prices were reasonable. The service was marginal, but could have just been a bad night. Great to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After our sumptuous dinner from the Chinese restaurant, we decided to walk further south of Park Street & discovered this great decent & laid back place called hobnob. We all really had fun in this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great to pop in for a couple drinks and meet new people over board games and such. i was unimpressed with "american tapas". that's just a dressed up title of bar food, perhaps? but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so much fun. They jump to 5 stars simply on the fact that they have a lot of fun games you can bring back to your table to play with friends.Other than that, they have what looked like a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. the food is delicious they have sit down tables past the front bar, which gives it more of a restaurant feel. Calamari, fish and chips and some top notch cosmos. the ringer is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very Nice Bar, everything is neat and clean, drink prices are ok. The best part about this place is the fact that they have all sorts of board games that you can grab and play while you drink. If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The eggs benedict is off tha hook!
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the weekend, we came with a large group of 10. Adults and kids. Our table was quickly arranged. The server got all our orders right, even gave us some extra stuff. The garlic fries were super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the laid back atmosphere of the Hobnob. You can come here to grab a beer with friends, talk for hours and play some board games that you haven't played since you were five years old,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had a great brunch here today. the scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked, the potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the english muffin was well-grilled. friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sunday afternoon hangout! this place is so chill and the food is fantastic. If you go here, you must try the salmon omelette and the truffle fries. Yum! Trivia tuesdays and The board...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Relaxed and delicious "tapas". I've been here both during evening hours and in the middle of the day. It's a great place to get a drink and a snack while out and about in Alameda. But don't be fooled,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Ive had everything on their brunch menu and liked every single one of them. Havent been for dinner yet but am looking forward to it. Service has always been fast and friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept, the atmosphere and the games. However, they just seem to be slightly off target on most items and way off target on the Cuban sandwich. I am thinking of suing them to change the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fries are fantastic, I would plan a trip here just for the truffle fries and I don't even eat fries!Beer / cocktail selection is solid, check out the pear cider. It's less sweet than Apple Cider,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place....Im not much of a bar hopper myself. This place isnt your typical crapy bar filled with crapy people.It was a rainy sunday afternoon my sister and I had our younger brother with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great fun, beer and laughs. the food was really just blah the last few times i hung out there. the fries are good, but that was about it....i sampled the entire menu as well. if youre looking for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mini cuban hamburgers were really good and they let us play a bonafide hold'em tournament near the back (we didn't openly flash the dolla dolla bills ya'll)But after all, this place is all about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This concept is just funny. Who knew a bar full of games would be so fun. I don't mind spending a few hours here beating people in connect four, dominoes, and othello. This place can range from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the hobnob rocks of coolness with the artsy decor and wooden but comfy seating. 4 stars for the ambience. things go down when you start to eat the food: fish & chip in beer batter(9) & fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what can i say. my wife and i have been going to this place at least twice a month. its gr8. wkend brunch , fantastic . u cant do wrong with this place!
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ambiance here..There was plenty of seating, folks come here to eat, drink and chat for hours! We had the $4 cosmos, and ordered seafood risotto, cuban sandwiches, truffle fries, and almond...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT spot for food and games. The truffle fries were awesome and the flank steak yummy. A group of 8 of us came here around the holidays and we played some games, had a lot of fun. The server was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was invited here to a birthday party last night, which is the night before a holiday. It was intended to run late because no one was working today. (Well, I'm working today, but the rest of them...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with this place...The wine was good and a reasonable price. The shredded brussel sprouts/bacon/macadamia nuts was excellent and so was the shrimp/arugula salad. Sure, you could make...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I went with a friend of mine last night (Tuesday, Feb. 10), and we went for Trivia night. It is a little disorganized, but fun. We were running late, so her friends ended up ordering "last call"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing you need to realize about Hobnob is that this is not a bar, or a traditional restaurant. If you want a bar, go to Lost Weekend (and let Donna punish your liver). If you want a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is the total spot to keep it a chill night. Board games, flat screen, drink specials and lots o tapas!!!!Truffle french fries!!!!!!!! The fries alone with out the truffle dipping sauce was bomb!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay! i've been meaning to check out the nobnob for AGES.came here on a friday night around 8pm and walked in to find a side table available - SCORE! this place is super cute - cosy atmosphere but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just had drink(s) there w/ some former classmates the other night. I want to come back for food and more drinks and game night. Service was fine. Attentive. Poor thing. Our group of 8 should have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have boardgames, dude - BOARDGAMES! This place is pretty freakin' adorable, just like everything else on the island. I came here with some visitors to catch a quick drink and a bite. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cute little joint where you can get $4 Long Island Ice Teas and mediocre garlic fries for a great price. Definitely not a place to go if you want to dress to the nines. Very kick back while gettin'...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice addition to Alameda... I've been waiting to go with a friend and finally had my opportunity. Loved the truffle fries, but then again, how can you not like anything with truffles?? Also had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for brunch and was pretty impressed. We started with some Pancakes for the Table and they were delicious. I followed that up with Eggs Benedict which was possibly the best I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a nice place to get away from the normal bar scene that I am use to. I went on a Saturday night with one of my best friends because she never been before, the place was packed, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attire: sweats and t-shirtAtmosphere: Casual and super chillFood: Comfort bar food (American)- YUMMY truffle fries (wish they served horse radish sauce...) .. and they give you ALOT!- Flippin SPICY...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eggs. I wish they had a vegetarian sausage or some vegetarian replacement for the bacon or sausage. Since they didn't I left feeling a little hungry. Eggs were good but there's only so much you can do...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Hob Nob is a joke that only plays in Alameda. Since Park Street is a culinary black hole, locals have been bamboozled by board games and high prices for low-quality food into thinking that the Hob...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to say I am not a fan. The food I've had is fine, but nothing out of this world. The draft beer selection is weak. The mixed drinks I've had weren't that good either. I've come here in groups...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great getaway from the usual pubs and bars that I normally attend. On a Friday night there was a good number of people but quiet enough to have a decent conversation with your friends. i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very cool place just hang out with your friends and have a drink! I came here with friends over the Thanksgiving break and it was pretty much a high school reunion. I like how there are board...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the best bar in Alameda. Very good bar food with some creative flair, solid drink menu, and a fun, friendly atmosphere. They have games you can play, or you can just sit and talk. It's not at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun, great atmosphere. Played the Friends board game and UNO. They ran out of New Castle but they offered me something similar to it "MOOSE DROOL" LOL it was pretty good. Our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fun time there last night. Although their Cuban is a glorified ham and cheese sandwich, it went down easy. And the fries are good. It was a good crowd. The board games are a neat touch....
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden gem for Breakfast on Saturdays! We've brought all of our out-of-town over-night guests here for breakfast.Sit down, order and get your tasty, quick food in the same amount of time it takes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food at reasonable and cheap prices.Great Breakfast/Brunch on the weekends and Unlimited Mimosas for a small fee on Saturdays!Board games to entertain you while you eat or drink the night away!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I've been to a couple of times... but have never eaten at. I've been with people that ordered dinner but always seem to drop in after I've eaten else where. The menu looks interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. I've become a regular as-of-late. Cheap drinks, fun games to play, great place to hang out/meet up and talk, watch whatever game is on the TV, enjoy some appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After growing up in Alameda and moving away for college, I can say one thing about this town: Alameda is a city best enjoyed with booze. The Hobnob makes that happen. But seriously, this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and me were in Alameda visiting some friends and we ended up at The Hobnob. I can't believe how much more crowded Alameda has become with their new attractions (ie movie theater!)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by while kids were at the movies. I had my mind on the seared ahi tuna, or the prince edward mussels. But, the bartender described the specials and I had to get them both. Cream of Zucchini...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOBNOB IS LIKE A SECOND HOME TO MEI've felt like I've really grown with this little pub. THey always have great drink specials.. I get my jagerbombs for 4 bucks. only downfall is that they come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I went on opening night and I've been hooked ever since! Food is affordable, and why not play games when you wait for your meal and/or eat? The environment is very relaxed and service is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who in their right mind doesn't love booze and board games?? The place reminds me of a tavern but it has a tropical feel to it. I can't put my finger on it, but it seems to work. Dim lights,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite brunch places on Sat. It's kind of hard to park around here but I'm willing to walk a bit to go to this reastaurant. I like most of their dishes with Hollandaise sauce. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into the Hobnob on a Saturday evening, as an unplanned trip, so I hadn't checked it out on Yelp or anything. The bottom line is I thought it was great. Looking on Yelp now, I see some good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to come here with my family when I am visiting home. They have decent upscale bar food, good drinks and BOARD GAMES!! It is always fun to grab a drink (or a few) with the family and play...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, clean, friendly, affordable, everything a typical bar isn't. This place is pretty festive. The servers/bartenders are pretty friendly. They have a lot of places for you to sit with your friends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice local spot to hang out and get trashed. Nothing too serious or fancy just great friendly service. Went there when the place was packed to the door and the waitress still served us timely and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Hobnob feels like a neighborhood hangout. I know they've set it up to feel that way, with all the board games, comfort food and dark lighting, but it works. When I'm hailed like a long-lost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and our kids have been here several times (3 and 4 year boys - mayhem) and it's always good enough for the adults, but not so fancy that the kids won't eat it. The paradox of parental...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever, dudes. I wanna yelp all those yelpers who wrote weak reviews for this place. This place is the shit. All you whiners should go back home and play backgammon. Hobnob is probably the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish the bavette steak had been bigger so I could score more in my mouth.The fries were simply marvelous - generously coated with fresh garlic and served with ketchup and chipotle aioli.French onion...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place is right up your alley if your into chips, dips and dorks.Hey gang watta ya say we get together and go to the hobnob for a fun game of Sorry??????This place is for nerdy white people. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, heard some major slamming and don't think the "nob" is deserving of such low scores - yes they may be going through growing pains but the owners are there and I am sure they will continue to work...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The review is 3 1/2 stars.This place intrigued me. I didn't know whether I should throw peanuts on the floor (bar and casual environment) or dress up and sit like a lady (fabulous food and service)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be my first choice for a weekend hangout. It was a relaxed atmosphere where you can drink good beer (Chimay for $5), snack on good food (truffle fries), chat, and play board games...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just like the happy hour on Thursday - 10pm-12am; everything else is okay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I REALLY wish that I liked this place. There is so much potential, but after three visits it just falls flat. The whole "American Tapas" thing seems like just an excuse to charge more for smaller...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the price you pay and the quality plus portion of food, I think it is well worth it. They have plenty of games and it was nice that I can play while I have a drink. I went on a Friday night and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that the Hobnob is in Alameda. There are not too many cool bars to hang out at night. The atmosphere is pretty kick back and you can play board games and cards while hanging out with a drink...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place ... chill atmosphere... you actually seat yourself... they have tons of boardgames you can play while waiting or over drinks. The food was good... not the greatest but everything was at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best poached eggs I've ever tasted! (OK, so I haven't eaten poached eggs very often, but they were exceptional).
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really rooting for the Hobnob. I event put off writing a review because I was hoping eventually, sooner or later, they would figure it out. I feel that though they have come potential to being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
can i recommend the slider burgers and long beach ice teas?! de-lish! this is a cool place to hang out with your friends, while enjoying happy hour specials, playing a board game or two and having...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cool and homey place on Alameda's vibrant Park Street, this is a chill spot to unwind and relax after a long day with a friend. The decor has soft wood tones everywhere, so it instantly soothes you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place obviously doesn't lack in reviews. And I think it's popular for a reason, you can play board games, have some salad and tapas, and get a $5 chimay red in a moderately lit 20-30something...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat and have a few drinks here pretty regularly, and gotta say the food is consistently excellent as are the drinks. Its also a great spot for dates and to bring friends. And I really love their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm of the belief that The Hobnob is a bit confused about what sort of a place it wants to be. A restaurant that turns into a bar, okay, but a place with candles on the table and cloth napkins, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the other reviewer that food at the HOBNOB it is very bland and really over priced. I live in Alameda and I think the menu needs to be kicked up alot of notches!! The portions are so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you play Connect Four and eat delicious Eggs Benedict at the same time? Served with a delish hollandaise sauce & spinach, along side tasty (slightly greasy) home fries. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between three and four stars here (really more like a 3.5). The food was pretty good, if a little more than I'd like'd to have spent (man, that's the second time today I've said that about a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon discovery of this place, I must say that it is one of the best places to chillax in Alameda. Quite honestly, I am almost getting too old to party so something like this is always fun and a great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this restaurant featured on a tv show on channel 5 in the bay area. I thought this would be a good place to go hang out to kill some time before dropping a friend off at the airport. (definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Chris G. makes the point that this place serves pub food, calls it "American tapas," and charges double.That's right, for the most part. I'm not sure I'd call hangar steak, prawns, and fresh salads...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for the food and cheap drinks plus one extra for Nicole ... our excellent server.Hobnob is simply a pub. When we first walked in ... we turned right around and walked out. The room is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, this is no place for you if you're an early riser, brunch starts at 10:30 on weekends. However, if you get up late, don't wrestle and sweat in one of those crowded breakfast joints, come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just got back to my apartment after some drinks and tapas with my friend who recently moved to Alameda. Basically everything about this place was perfect, and I'm very happy my friend just moved...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Our experience started off promising we were greeted with the dishes we desired Eggs Benedict and French Toast. Our initial waitress was friendly and promptly brought us a perfect sweet warm Irish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All right so I am a rookie. I figure that it deserves 5 stars not only because its my first review but also because there really wasn't one thing that I could have encountered that could have gone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where can I find one of these in San Francisco? Good drinks - weekday specials, and good "american tapas" (basically happy hour fare plus some)so why the 5 stars? Games games games!!! It was great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Edit: I'd wanted to go back to the hobnob for real food since I had the afternoon of 3 mimosas. I finally went back this past weekend with the brunch brigade and was ever so slightly disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, and double-meh. Come here for brunch DRINKS, not brunch, and sit at the bar. Nothing else is worth it. Before you read further, I must state for the record: IT'S NOT YOUR waitress's FAULT!!! This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service really sucked. There's no excuse for ONE waitress to be working the whole joint herself for Sunday Brunch. And the bus boy/water boy needs to lose his effing attitude. We all had to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food good/cheap. Not the experience I thought I was going to have going in but liked it. Tapas, no. But still I liked the joint.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place was a huge disappointment. " go there with your girl, its a couples place". more like a place to bring your crying baby and eat cafeteria style food with a bunch of board games in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hobno (Pronounced HOB NO)Yeah, not so much. I really wanted to like this place, especially since it billed itself as an American Tapas joint. Unfortunately the truth of the matter is that Hobnob is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We tried Hob Nob for the first time on a Sunday morning for brunch: the atmosphere was cozy and the food was delicious. The Eggs Benedict and Bloody Mary bar were just what I needed on a rainy Sunday....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, especially after 10pm when their happy hour kicks in. The Long Island special in a pint glass is the best deal, but you have to ask for it, or else they will serve you their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bacon n eggs..nothin' special, right? Wrong. Maybe I've gotten used to what passes as brunch for so long that I've forgotten how good it can be. My companions enjoyed eggs benedict and fish 'n...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place! Went on a Saturday for brunch, had the biscuits and gravy, fries, and coffee. It was all tasty and delicious! I removed a star for the poor service (1 waitress for the entire place!),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice.very tasty mini burgers. good quality beef. nice atmosphere and nice servers. very decent service.like ella b. say's limited menu.but everything I saw at other tables looked pretty tempting....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for atmosphere1 star for having board games1 star for great menu1 star for great service1 star for showing sports gamesTOTAL: 5 stars!We went to watch a Laker's game, and had a great time. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded, Loud, slow service. And when I ordered a "Cuban Sandwich" I got some soggy grilled cheese thingy. I lived in Tampa for a brief period ...and what they serve here at the Hobnob is NOT a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool vibe. Not too expensive. We didn't like the blueberry mojito at all, but then they took it off the bill.I love the friendly play some board games vibe. No weird poseurs either.Fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a place in Alameda under the "breakfast" category and didn't really find anything.. what? folks don't eat breakfast out in the Alameda?? j/k. Anyway, so my friend and i happen to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came by here with a girlfriend for a weekend brunch, and enjoyed my eggs benedict. This place is definitely a hang-out kind of place -- you can tell that by the layout of the joint. The tables have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We dropped by late last night, after a movie in Emeryville. The atmosphere is fun, lots of board games to play. Scrabble is recommended as it's a little loud on a Saturday night. A lot of folks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is new but the minute i waled inside it felt like an old hang out.gone was the wannabe-jazz-clubbiness of Kelly's and it was replaced by smiles, niceness, and great drinks.i admit my vodka...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night BFF and I were flying solo so he took me to The Hobnop for dinner... We started with drinks, him a Stella, me a nice glass of wine, even though they did have a good selection of interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another Alameda establishment that tricked me... The Hobnob looks like a divey pub outside, but it's more cute and upscale inside than you'd expect. Where you'd expect haggard barflies, you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet again, I have fallen victim to The Wedge Salad's powerful control. I can only imagine the dishes of food I have missed b/c a restaurant will put The Wedge on their menu and I can not resist it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy Hobnob came to Alameda. For me it's all about the food. I've been there several times, and it's always been fresh and yummy, both brunch and the small plates for lunch and dinner. I go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because of Hobnob I am now a Scattergories addict and I have sworn off Long Island Ice Teas (had a few too many during a rollicking game of Monopoly). This is such a fun and comfortable place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey drinks and games are my fav-- that's why i love the albatros soooo much. Now alameda has a little ditty of the sorts of their own. Hob Nob is classy, mellow, and has plenty of games to keep you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We go to The Hobnob all the time. The chef gave me a tour of the kitchen and I can attest that the kitchen was clean and did not have cockroaches. Some people are malicious and tell lies to better...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There were 4 of us on Saturday around 6 pm. We came to see the "new place", eat some food and play some games.We decided early on on The Game of Life. -the table could have been a little bigger but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this place on a Friday night after eating with friends at a nearby restaurant, and was pleasantly surprised. We spent the night playing odd games like thinkblot and the uk version of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food is awesome. DIY Bloody Marys. Pass the Pig and many other classic board games.- acoustics are awful [I could barely hear the person next to me over the roar and there were never more than 20...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always turn out the best scrabble scores here. I credit the mini hamburgers, the truffle fries, and the mini cheesecakes. If you triple word score Hobnob, you would get 39 points.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to hang out with a small group of friends. They have a lot of board games and connect 4 is everywhere. I guess connect 4 is a good game to play when you are a little tipsy. Plus, when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fact that they have games to play at the table and it's unfortunately that it didn't exist when I lived in Alameda. I really liked Hobnob however it was too bad that service from our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 starsthey make the best blueberry mojito EVER . . .the tapas are great, you'll need to order at least 2 plates per person, if you're there for dinner. i recommend the hanger steak and the truffle...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend told me she wanted to celebrate her birthday at the Hob Nob I thought, "Im down for board games on a Tuesday, but really, Saturday night? Its your birthday."Game 1: Fact or CrapMissing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think we ordered too many fried things. That's not always a bad thing, unless you end up belching tiny grease bubbles on your way to pick up some Pepto Bismol. By the way, all the food we ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Take this review with a grain of salt, we ate there right after it opened it's doors but the food was horrible. It is one of the those places where the menu reads great but the execution or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i took my parents here for brunch and they were very happy with the simple yet delicious brunch selection. i had the AMAZING grilled cheese sandwich (made wth 2 kinds of cheese on texas toast. yum!)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People hob-nobbing everywhere! Really though, no chance of meeting anyone at this place...BUT...loaded with board games and decent atmospere for any group of 3-10 people. I could see myself getting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dined at The Hobnob just today! I was the only patron at four PM on a Sunday. I enjoyed two outstanding original cocktails: The Sweet Tart and the Cucito, or some such. It's made from gin, mint...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here just so I can kick my boyfriend's ass at Connect Four. (Seriously, I rule that game). That and the yummy drinks, good food, and excellent service. Fish & Chips are fried to perfection, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Husband told me about this place and how we had to go there, so about three weeks ago, we did. Glad we did. It has a nice atmosphere, family friendly yet there's a sophistication. The kids played...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can hang out and converse with friends, over good drinks and good food, in a fun and clean environment... All without having to do the SF hassle thing.It seems to be getting popular with family...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the hob nob is the newest addition to the alameda scene. it is always good to have more local options to go to. the hob nob is a pretty fun place to hang out with friends and have a drink while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has a lot of potential. not just Alameda-potential, but real potential. too many times have i seen decent Alameda businesses struggle to keep afloat, but alas, they drown in Alameda's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to try this place since I first spotted it's yelp review... I'll start with the good stuff....Connect Four at nearly every table, and a bookshelf filled with almost every board game...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great new spot in alameda. nice spot for a quick drink and excellent bar food. where else can you play connect four and have a perfect martini!!they recently opened for brunch on saturday and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That's a lot of fun. Some good food. Great mix drinks. Just noisy enough. Nothing fancy or formal, but I'd absolutely go back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like my review is a little incomplete, only because I haven't had a chance to try to food yet. That being said...this place has been pretty damn cool everytime i've gone. let me be the first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally ate at The HobNob tonight. Yum! My GF is gluten-free, so I'd emailed them asking for gluten-free options, and the chef answered with a list of options and the offer to make something special...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unless I'm at White Castle, I have high expectations for 'mini-burgers' served in a tapas style environment.While the truffle fries and mini corn dogs were both excellent, and the drinks here were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is on the verge of being five stars. I had a good time, it's casual, the atmosphere is not that fabulous, and I didn't really notice if the had music on or not, but the food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous. You can just feel the family spirit oozing from this place. Picture the Alameda equivalent of the Albatross with all of its games. We were there tonight on a bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was at the Hobnob yesterday for a private party. They served mini-burgers, fries, Cuban sandwiches and fish and chips. The food was really tasty......and really cute. The mini burgers are good and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Hobnob recently opened up in Alameda on Park Street where Kelly's used to be. Wow! What a nice change for Alameda, and the whole East Bay, really. The Hobnob offers American tapas, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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What a great place! Nice ambiance, great music, friendly people. This is what a bar should be! You can have a nice conversation or sit back and listen to the music.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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This is an excellent little jazz bar with a twist -- on Wednesday and Sunday night, if you so desire, you can pay $5 to sing your favorite standards with Kelly's fabulous jazz band. It's a little like...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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Step into Kelly's and you'll expect to see Grace Kelly seated at the bar. Live jazz most nights, with the eponymous Kelly Park seated at the piano. Classic cocktails prepared with flair by professional staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2004
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