Spin a Yarn

4.8

422 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

In the early 50’s, nestled in between the eucalyptus trees and rich farmlands of what is now Fremont, there came to be a friendly place where local farmers and their families could meet and share their stories.

Over the years, this unique hideaway became known for its splendid food and even an occasional drop or two of cider. It also became known as the town meeting place, where one could listen to the “Old Timers” tell many stories about life in the Old West, Mining in the Sierras, and the Wild & Wooly days on the Docks of SF.

Since what is now Warm Springs Blvd used to be the primary route between SF and Santa Cruz, many out of town visitors made this a favorite rest stop during their journeys. It was a place to get a good meal, quench ones’ thirst, and tell a few stories. As time went by, it was only natural that this delightful town meeting place came to be known, as it still is today, as Spin-A-Yarn.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Continental, Seafood
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 656-9141
Website
http://www.spinayarnsteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Small or large, Spin a Yarn can host an event worthy of the occasion. Our private dining room has a capacity of 20 and the banquet room has a capacity of up to 160. It includes a private bar, dance floor, sound system, and 120 inch projection HDTV

Location
45915 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Neighborhood
Fremont
Cross street
Mission Blvd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

CHICKEN WINGS$10.00
Served with Ranch Dressing
BRUCHETTA BAY SHRIMP$10.00
Green Onions, Spicy Cream Sauce
BRUCHETTA$7.00
Tomato, Basil, Garlic
SOUP OF THE DAY$6.00
In addition to our Daily Soup Special, we also serve daily, our house soups....Sweet Corn Chowder and our most popular Greek Avgolemono (Chicken, Lemon, Rice)
CLAMS CASINO OR OYSTER ROCKERFELLER$20.00
Parmesan, Bacon, Pepper, Parsley, Bread Crumbs
PRAWNS COCKTAIL$18.00
House Made Cocktail Sauce
SPIN A YARN PRAWNS$16.00
Sautéed in Garlic, Lemon and Butter in a Spicy Sauce (Locals' Favorite)
CARPACCIO$19.00
Capers, Onions, Parmesan, Arugula, Balsamic
CRAB CAKE$18.00
Old Bay Mayo, Watercress and Frisee Salad
FRIED ZUCCHINI$10.00
Yogurt Lime Dipping Sauce
CALAMARI$14.00
Fried (Pepper Dusted, Green Goddess, Lemon) OR Spicy Santorini Style
SWEET CORN CHOWDER$6.00
Potato, Pepper, Onion, Cream

SALADS

SPIN A YARN HOUSE SALAD$7.00
Mixed greens, Cabbage, Tomato, Apple, Walnuts, Blue Cheese
CAESAR SALAD$11.00
Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Romaine
SHRIMP LOUIE$26.00
Crisp Lettuce, Beets, Egg, Tomato, Avocado
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD$17.00
Burrata Cheese, Basil Oil, Balsamic, Croutons
CITRUS FENNEL SALAD$15.00
Shaved Fennel, Red Onions, Citrus Wedges, Arugula and Raisins
SAKI'S BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD$18.00
Prawns, Bay Shrimp, Beets, Egg, Tomato, Avocado, Louie Dressing

MEAT & POULTRY

ALL ENTREES SERVED WITH VEGETABLES AND STARCH.

SHORT RIBS$40.00
LAMB SHANK$37.00
RIB EYE STEAK BONE-IN
T-BONE STEAK 20 oz
FILET MIGNON (ANGUS)
12 ounces of Angus Beef...Always a Favorite
LAMB CHOPS$59.00
Marinated Greek Style
FREE RANGE HALF ROASTED CHICKEN$37.00
Marinated Chicken Breast
NEW YORK STEAK (ANGUS)
14 ounces of Angus Beef
RIB EYE STEAK (PRIME)
16 ounces of the Finest Cut Of Angus Beef
PORK CHOPS & APPLES$37.00
Marinated Bone-In Pork Chop
PRIME RIB (PRIME)
What we are Famous For!!! 16 ounces of seasoned Prime Rib, Carved Table Side and served with Fresh Horse Radish and Au Jus..... Hands Down Favorite

SEAFOOD

PRAWN RISOTTO$34.00
Prepared with Fresh Tomatoes and Capers
WILD CAUGHT SALMON$40.00
Seared over Rice Pilaf with Citrus Vinaigrette Sauce
WILD CAUGHT HALIBUT$40.00
Seared over Rice Pilaf with Citrus Vinaigrette Sauce
WILD CAUGHT SEA SCALLOPS$41.00
Served over Rice Pilaf with Citrus Vinaigrette Sauce
CIOPPINO$41.00
Salmon, Halibut, Clams, Calamari, Shrimp, Broth

PASTA

EGGPLANT PARMESAN$23.00
Served with vegetables and starch
SEAFOOD LINGUINE$34.00
Red or White Sauce...
LINGUINE AND CLAMS$23.00
Red or White Sauce..
RIGATONI RAGU$19.00
Slow Braised Beef, Marinara and Cheese...
WILD MUSHROOM RIGATONI$19.00
Baked Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Cream, Sage and Cheese...
ANGEL HAIR$17.00
Creamy Pesto..

SIDES

CHILI LIME CORN$5.00
CHEF’S SEASONAL VEGETABLES$4.00
SCALLOPED POTATOES$4.00
MAC & CHEESE$6.00
BAKED POTATO$4.00
GARLIC FRENCH FRIES$4.00
RICE PILAF$4.00
MASHED POTATOES$4.00
CREAMED SPINACH$5.00

KIDS

Served with fruit, fries or vegetables. Complimentary Ice cream.

CHICKEN STRIPS$14.00
HAMBURGER$14.00
MAC & CHEESE$14.00
RIGATONI WITH BUTTER$14.00
RAVIOLI W/ MARINARA SAUCE$14.00

What 422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Spin a Yarn delights with "great food and service," offering varied brunch and dinner menus. Notable mentions include "exceptional prime rib," "tender lamb shank," and "delicious sand dabs." Patrons appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere," attentive staff like Elvia and Fili, and live saxophone music, creating a memorable dining experience.

422 Reviews

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Mabel
Boise13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our go to steakhouse close to home….Good food (prime rib, rib eye, surf & turf), great service… a wonderful gem…
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Donald
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, Spin-A-Yarn is always a great place to dine. Their prime rib is their best choice. Their service is always top notch and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
San Joaquin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with excellent food and very customized service.
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Art
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local restaurant with a nice ambiance and good service. Ask for server Kevin he will not only deliver good service but provide some stand up comedy!
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Vera VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Noise was the only downside today as we were seated in front next to a very loud group and we conducted business trying to talk over them. Otherwise, it’s a place I frequent regularly for business meetings as it is six minutes from our US corporate headquarters. I love the food and the family that owns this restaurant as our daughters go to the same HS!👏👍
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Sean
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quiet and good service. The food was very good. Our server was nice.
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Sandra VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of seven had a very positive experience. The server was very attentive and friendly. The food was excellent. Wonderful atmosphere and very accommodating. . .
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Patricia
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Spin a Yarn is a nice restaurant. I enjoyed my lunch it was a rainy day so it was not crowded. I was a little disappointed in the food. We had a very good waiter.
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Scott
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Had a brilliant lamb shank that was to die for!
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Indah
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and their place has cute little sections so you can feel like having a more exclusive or intimate feel dining experience. Steak cooked to perfection based on preference.
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Spin a Yarn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Spin a Yarn is rated 4.8 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

45915 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

Additional information

Cross street
Mission Blvd.
Neighborhood
Fremont
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Continental, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.spinayarnsteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(510) 656-9141
Catering
Please contact the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Small or large, Spin a Yarn can host an event worthy of the occasion. Our private dining room has a capacity of 20 and the banquet room has a capacity of up to 160. It includes a private bar, dance floor, sound system, and 120 inch projection HDTV

Spin a Yarn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Banquet Room

Private Dining Room

The Patio Room

The Bar

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APPETIZERS

CHICKEN WINGS$10.00

BRUCHETTA BAY SHRIMP$10.00

BRUCHETTA$7.00

SOUP OF THE DAY$6.00

CLAMS CASINO OR OYSTER ROCKERFELLER$20.00

PRAWNS COCKTAIL$18.00

SPIN A YARN PRAWNS$16.00

CARPACCIO$19.00

CRAB CAKE$18.00

FRIED ZUCCHINI$10.00

CALAMARI$14.00

SWEET CORN CHOWDER$6.00

SALADS

SPIN A YARN HOUSE SALAD$7.00

CAESAR SALAD$11.00

SHRIMP LOUIE$26.00

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD$17.00

CITRUS FENNEL SALAD$15.00

SAKI'S BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD$18.00

MEAT & POULTRY

SHORT RIBS$40.00

LAMB SHANK$37.00

RIB EYE STEAK BONE-IN

T-BONE STEAK 20 oz

FILET MIGNON (ANGUS)

LAMB CHOPS$59.00

FREE RANGE HALF ROASTED CHICKEN$37.00

NEW YORK STEAK (ANGUS)

RIB EYE STEAK (PRIME)

PORK CHOPS & APPLES$37.00

PRIME RIB (PRIME)

SEAFOOD

PRAWN RISOTTO$34.00

WILD CAUGHT SALMON$40.00

WILD CAUGHT HALIBUT$40.00

WILD CAUGHT SEA SCALLOPS$41.00

CIOPPINO$41.00

PASTA

EGGPLANT PARMESAN$23.00

SEAFOOD LINGUINE$34.00

LINGUINE AND CLAMS$23.00

RIGATONI RAGU$19.00

WILD MUSHROOM RIGATONI$19.00

ANGEL HAIR$17.00

SIDES

CHILI LIME CORN$5.00

CHEF’S SEASONAL VEGETABLES$4.00

SCALLOPED POTATOES$4.00

MAC & CHEESE$6.00

BAKED POTATO$4.00

GARLIC FRENCH FRIES$4.00

RICE PILAF$4.00

MASHED POTATOES$4.00

CREAMED SPINACH$5.00

KIDS

CHICKEN STRIPS$14.00

HAMBURGER$14.00

MAC & CHEESE$14.00

RIGATONI WITH BUTTER$14.00

RAVIOLI W/ MARINARA SAUCE$14.00

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