San Leandro spots I order from and eat at: Chinese food and crab boil favorites.
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A San Leandro Chinese restaurant I order from for combination plates and takeout classics close to home.
New Hong Kong Restaurant, San Leandro
A San Leandro seafood boil spot I order from for crab, shrimp and corn in a bold garlic butter sauce.
Crabby Crabby, San Leandro
A San Leandro crab boil spot I order from when I want a messy, shareable seafood bag.
Bag O' Crab, San Leandro
A San Leandro restaurant I order from regularly when I want a dependable meal delivered fast.
Rose Garden, San Leandro
Black-owned neighborhood staple with deep roots on East 14th. Get the smothered turkey wings, fried catfish, collard greens and peach cobbler.
Scends, San Leandro
Feels like eating in a family member's kitchen, with real hospitality. Get the smothered pork chops, crispy fried chicken or red snapper, and ask for a sample of the gumbo.
Nellas Place (Sistas Soul Food Kafe), San Leandro
Pickup and pre-order only, blending soul food with Caribbean flair. Get the jerk chicken rasta pasta, honey jerk wings and the seafood gumbo.
Timmy's Rasta Pasta, San Leandro
Waterfront classic at the marina for milestone dinners and sunset views. Get the roasted crab and artichoke dip, the Fisherman's Platter or the prime rib.
Horatio's, San Leandro
Upscale Mediterranean and seafood spot that works for a date night. Get the seafood linguine loaded with scallops, shrimp, crab and lobster.
Paradiso, San Leandro
Unassuming, casual stop for fresh seafood on East 14th. Get the fish and shrimp soup or one of the fresh mariscos plates.
Mariscos Fresh Fish & Seafood, San Leandro
Tiny counter-service diner that has been around for decades. Get the plate-sized pancakes and crispy hash browns, and try the steamed rice as a side.
Fifth Wheel Food, San Leandro
Rustic dining room decorated with vintage tools. Get a hearty omelet with whole sausage links and add a fresh mimosa for a weekend morning.
Pelton Cafe, San Leandro
Small breakfast house with real small-town warmth and old-school diner prices. Get the signature Cozy Kitchen omelette loaded with local linguica.
Cozy Kitchen, San Leandro
Neighborhood cafe that mixes morning comfort food with Vietnamese roots. Get the toasted croissant egg sandwich with a Vietnamese iced coffee.
Cafe Sorriso, San Leandro
Big, busy family diner with American plates and Greek flair. Get a pork chop breakfast or the chile verde omelet, and expect your coffee to be refilled before you ask.
