Southern Comfort Kitchen - Alameda — Restaurant in Alameda

I'm gonna start with food safety concerns first. There were people behind the counter with no hair nets, including someone with long dreds who im pretty sure was eating something. There was a gentleman rubbing all over his head and rear end and handling people orders, including my own. They really should be wearing gloves and washing their hands if they touch a part of their body. I am very concerned to see this kind of food handling for the public.

Secondly for the food. I ordered the 50/50 combo with catfish, shrimp, and Cajun fries, the seafood gumbo, and the Mac and cheese. Worst things first, the Mac and cheese was an undercooked VELVETA shells and cheese sauce, you cannot convince me otherwise. They put a little bread crumbs on top, but it obviously is some boxed or bagged frozen product. The seafood gumbo was ok for the price but lacked flavor. The catfish had a nice cornmeal batter, but the fish itself wasn't great. The shrimp were nice with a passable batter while the fries, although seasoned, didn't do anything for me. The "brown sugar lemonade" had to be minute maid or some other powder, there was no pulp and it tasted like any other fountain drink lemonade. Arnold Palmer was very sweet as well, you could tell it wasnt real brewed tea. To be honest, the best part of the meal was the sauces, and I pray they were not handled by the guy who had his hands all over his butt and face then was touching food. Safe to say, the food safety practices and the flavor of the food were enough to make my first...

Love the CV location, so was excited to see one open up in Alameda. I was severely disappointed...

The restaurant was basically empty when I got there. The male staff were just standing around in the front talking to each other. Clearly I interrupted their conversation as they all looked annoyed that I was there. The guy at the register took a good min before acknowledging me. He was nice enough while taking my order, but after getting a bunch of dirty looks from his coworkers I didn't feel welcomed at all. I decided to order the crab cajun fries, brussel sprouts and sweet tea. The fries were okay, but the crab was bland/tasteless. The only flavor came from the fry seasoning and the sauce they drizzled on. The brussel sprouts were good at first, but I felt the portion was way too big and it got way too sweet. I thought it would be a small side, but they gave me a whole plate of it. I'm sure others would love that, but I just wanted a quick bite so it was too much for me. I probably ate about like 25% of my order and threw the rest away.

Based off the fact that the customer service needs major improvement, especially for the fact that they just opened and the food was mediocre. I feel robbed. Such a bad look to treat customers like a nuisance when they've done nothing wrong. I will never make the mistake of supporting this...

Late Night Seafood Fix: A Mixed Bag

This newly opened spot caught my attention with its late-night hours and promising reviews. The convenient parking lot in the back is definitely a plus for quick pickup orders.

Food Hits & Misses: The star of the show was definitely the Cajun crab fries. Picture perfectly crispy fries topped with sweet, succulent crab meat and a flavor-packed seasoning that'll keep you coming back for more.

The Oyster Po' Boy, however, was a different story. While the fried oysters themselves were nicely done, the bread was lackluster, making the overall sandwich just mediocre. It's not something I'd order again.

Service & Atmosphere: The service was quick, and the order was hot and ready when I arrived after ordering through their Toast app. The place has a fast-food joint vibe – nothing fancy, but it serves its purpose for late-night cravings.

Verdict: While I appreciate having a late-night seafood option in the area, not everything hits the mark. I'd return for those addictive crab fries and might give their fish a try next time. But if you're craving a po' boy, you might want to look elsewhere.

3/5 stars - Worth a visit for the crab fries alone, but manage your expectations for the rest of the...