Reviews for Boot and Shoe Service in Oakland, CA
Appreciated the mustard green’s subtle spice contrasting with the bacon jam. But the crust was very gummy, likely from... underproofed dough. Read more
Deeply disappointed in the recent quality of service dropoff. This used to be an excellent example of both service and quality,... and service is definitely not what it used to be. The host/hostess staff are slow and seem disinterested in what the customer islooking for. Food quality is still there, but the wait staff are initially responsive and then absent, and the restaurantwasn’t especially busy. We didn’t order dessert because we weren’t offered! Bill just arrived after we had waited a shortice age after finishing mains. Such a shame and sincerely hope it can be fixed soon. Read more
Many of the dishes' flavor profiles were spot-on but the staff came across as rushed, disinterested, and unmotivated. My friend... and I waited an uncommonly long time for someone to get our order even though the restaurant wasn't busy. There were twostaffers hanging at the bar. The salad wasn't dressed well. Very acidic, lacked olive oil. One of the potatoes we ordered had arotten mark, that we'd discovered only after biting into it. Dessert was unique, not too sweet. A highlight. The team gave usour check right away although we were clearly not the last ones in the restaurant, and we were still enjoying our dessert andconversation. The restaurant was also very dark which made it difficult to see our dish, and even pick out the bones in our fishdish. This was one of my favorite places when it first opened under boot n shoe, but unfortunately the quality has gone down. Read more
Really good vegetarian options with the mushroom, and corn and burrata pizzas. Shishito pepper starter and starwberry dessert... also great and combine 3 flavors, textures and temperatures. Good house cocktails and wines to boot. Will come back for theircafe hours some weekend. Read more
One of my favorite spots to get pizza in Oakland. The staff has always been kind and the food is always great.
The restaurant was 30ish percent full on a Friday night at 6 and the service was incredibly slow (waited 15 minutes after... sitting down to even get water and menus) and the food was only okay. It was very hot out and the warriors game so might havebeen one off (other people have had great dinners here) but not worth the $140 for two appetizers and two entrees. Read more
I had a delightful experience for Sunday afternoon brunch here. The service was friendly, warm and on point. I ordered one of... their brunch specials, Trout Toast, and it was divine. I kept watching the service walk by with other plates of goodness and itall looked pretty amazing. I think I'm going to try that breakfast egg sandwich next. Read more
Food and wine was amazing! Highly recommend the ribs, they were fantastic. Portion sizes are slightly small but I prefer that so... I can try multiple dishes. Our waiter was also great and provided excellent wine tasting notes and food recommendations Read more