VJ's Sports Bar X Pizza

A group of 8 came in for an early dinner, 5pm on a Saturday. There was one server in the restaurant who was taking orders, serving food and making drinks! SHOUT OUT TO HER! (Didn't get her name but she deserves a raise!) my rating is based on the lack of staff and the food which was good but my margarita she made wasn't good. (She said it was her first time making one). The restaurant did get very busy after we arrived. The restaurant should have been prepared for a dinner rush. I ordered a personal size pizza. It was tasty, no complaints but it wasn't anything to rave about. The price was good, about $14 for a personal size. I'd visit again for the pizza.

Nice find... Was looking for somewhere to grab a late bite and wrap up some business. Not many people here as we arrived well after 9pm on a Friday. Looked to be a few homie looking folks sitting at the bar. Very friendly customers (probably regulars) and bartenders. Order one of the veggies pizzas with chicken, and it was delicious! The ambiance is full sports bar, plenty of tv's and welcoming staff. I will definitely be back!

This sports bar is in an area that I frequent, and after passing it for months, I decided to stop in on a Thursday evening and watch the Warriors game.I was greeted by a young man at the front counter as soon as I walked in. He was very welcoming. You place your order at the front counter and can pay then or leave your tab open. I ordered and found a table to sit at. The tables and booths appeared clean, as did the ladies' restroom. I stepped in there to wash my hands, and to my surprise, the water actually got hot! (sad, but this seems a rarity for many places).I ordered the Buffalo wings; Bacon chicken ranch sandwich (came with potato wedges); and a blackberry margarita. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time(10 - 15 minutes) and was piping hot. Pros: The margarita was bomb! Heavy enough on the liquor to know it's there, but not enough to slow you down. The wings were great. Crispy skin and covered in Buffalo sauce. The star of the show was the sandwich, though. They do NOT skimp on the fillings, and I can't remember having bread that fresh in years (this is sad too). They are also cool on the portions. I had to carry some home.Cons: The only con is that after delivering your order....they don't come back. Not even to ask if you would like water. I realize it's a bar but as there is sit down service offered, I expected someone would at least check in, even once. All in all, I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I will absolutely return.

I went there on a late Saturday night and was taken aback by how busy it was. We ordered two large pizzas with various toppings, along with some wings and seltzers, all at a surprisingly affordable price. The pizza and wings were absolutely delicious! The cashier was attentive and helpful, which added to the experience. However, we were disappointed to find the tables in a messy state and ended up having to clean them ourselves. Overall, it was a great meal, but the cleanliness could use some attention.

I came here to watch the Davis/Garcia fight This place is generally my go to spot to watch PPV events Kinda disappointed because the ladies bathroom STILL has only one stall available the other is still broken (going on one year now) And this particular nite there was not enough staff point blank There was only one person doing the job of 3 people He was the cashier, bartender, server and clean up person He did the best he could But it's just unfortunate that because staffing wasn't up to par customer service was delayed and tables were not cleaned up timely Took forever to place an order literally waited in line for 10 min We were a group of 5 .... Each one of us had our own orders One of them said it would probably be faster to order on line than wait in line to place the order My wings were good Just missing celery or carrots as wings are generally/traditionally served Will I be back.... Yes Hopefully things will be better

On a rainy Sunday, I ordered a delivery pizza from VJ's Sports Bar & Pizza. This popular sports bar used to be a Straw Hat Pizza restaurant. It's located in the Marina Village shopping center, in Alameda's West End (near the Tubes). VJ's Sports Bar is a survivor of the Covid-19 shutdown. It did it thru community support and offering various virtual brands. A virtual brand is a menu only offered thru delivery apps. If you see a pickup address of "901 Marina Village Parkway," you're ordering from VJ's Sports Bar. And that's a good thing, because it's a real restaurant and not a ghost kitchen. So, I ordered a Medium Combo Pizza and Garlic Parmesan Sticks. I used the Caviar App, because it's direct delivery. The Combination Pizza is a good pizza. The dough and crust are crispy, not soft. It's loaded with toppings, and the pepperoni tends to be crispy. If you're looking for gourmet specialty pizza, this is not the place. This is a good pizza, with lots of toppings. Not overly salty, but not super cheesy either. So, it gets a 4-star rating.The Garlic Parmesan Sticks are good with the ranch dip. It's just twisted pizza dough, cheese, and diced fresh garlic. Eat it while it's hot and fresh. VJ's Sports Bar & Pizza is in the Marina Village shopping center. Lots of free parking in lot

Great place for some delicious pizza. Located in a low key plaza with tons of parking spots though!!

To appreciate VJ's you need the right approach. if you're going there, expecting a gastro pizza pub, you'll probably in for a letdown. But if you're looking for a clean, well-lit spot to enjoy the Warriors or other (hopefully Bay Area) team with good food as an assist, then this is the place.All over the joint, are 15 big screens, so you'll be able to catch just about any game you're planning to see. And, if by chance, your game is not on one of the 15, you can, as I did, ask them to tune into your match du jour. Or even two different games side by side (like we did...Warriors on one, Niners on the other). They're more than happy to oblige with the remote. Overall, the waitstaff was attentive and very eager to please.As for grabbing grub, I've had two things here. Since pizza is it's namesake, I tried VJ's The Works. It arrived oven-hot, and pulled apart with webs of wonderfully stringy mozzarella. One bite, and you break into a tantalizingly crunchy crust. The pie was also overflowing with toppings. I've never said a pizza was too overloaded with toppings, but VJ's comes close...but, really, I didn't mind.I've also had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. It's on a fluffy, artisan-like roll, not the typical, harder french roll. But it worked. The flavor of the Philly Cheese was complementarily enhanced.Another plus is a long, varied row of brews on tap. Ask for samples. Also, it opens til 10 pm, so you won't feel rushed to get out before the Warriors games end like at, ahem, other pizza sports bars (looking at you, Philomena).The parking is also more than plentiful since this is in a big neighborhood mall.

Horrible service Atrocious avoid this place. She didn't want to get off her A$$ to serve anyone. Phone didn't work in the restaurant, she pointed towards the board very rude. Hope they enjoyed the dry run. Learn service or get another job.

It all depends on what you're looking for in a Sports Bar....The prices are dirt cheap by Bay standards, the food is bar food standard, but every time I've been here they've given me the big table in the back with the GIANT screen for my Bucs and Grizzly games....Extra Star!That being said, the atmosphere (like most places in Alameda tbf) is a little sleepy...if you bring your own passionate fandom u gonna be alright...