Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StBest Burmese food in the Bay, modern ambiance
Camino
3917 Grand AveClassy, modern, artsy, delicious
California cuisine, classic design, art deco, great bar next door called Fauna
63 abantu bendawo batusa
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveCalifornia cuisine, classic design, art deco, great bar next door called Fauna
Duende
468 19th StSpanish tapas and wine bar, dark urban and modern decor
Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore AveAmazing Mediterranean food, modern decor, great bar
Sister
3308 Grand AveBest pizza in Oakland. Fire ovens. Great outdoor patio and bar
Delicious Ethiopian food. Eat with your hands. It's always packed.
76 abantu bendawo batusa
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveDelicious Ethiopian food. Eat with your hands. It's always packed.
Homeroom
400 40th StMac and cheese with beer pairings
Hutch Bar & Kitchen
2022 Telegraph AveSouthern and seafood, cool urban vibe
Penrose
3311 Grand AveCalifornia cuisine, amazing decor, good drinks and bar
Tamarindo
468 8th StFancy and delicious Mexican food, beautiful decor
Fantastic Mexican food, very casual setting, good for lunch or a quick bite when bar hopping
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveFantastic Mexican food, very casual setting, good for lunch or a quick bite when bar hopping
Kingston 11 Cuisine
2300 Telegraph AveJamaican food, often has live music, cool venue
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveBest bakery ever. Worker owned coop and organic.
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveCuban food, live music, near the lake, fun vibe
Cute tiny cafe on the lake, always packed, good for brunch
117 abantu bendawo batusa
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveCute tiny cafe on the lake, always packed, good for brunch
388 Grand Ave
388 Grand AvenueCute place for brunch. Outdoor seating. Always a wait but worth it.
Picán
2295 BroadwayHigh end Southern food. Classy decor, pricy but good.
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveBest Thai / Lao food ever. Period.
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayGreat drinks, good music, easy to have a conversation
Warehouse turned fairly nice restaurant and bar. Good food, good bar, good music
145 abantu bendawo batusa
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StWarehouse turned fairly nice restaurant and bar. Good food, good bar, good music
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StBest coffee in Oakland in Jack London Square
Drinks & Nightlife
Fauna
1900 Telegraph AveArt deco, urban design, great restaurant next door called Flora
Classy bar with great California cuisine bites in old Oakland
24 abantu bendawo batusa
District Oakland
827 Washington StClassy bar with great California cuisine bites in old Oakland
Bar 355
355 19th StSpeak easy vibe. Good drinks. Small place fun atmosphere.
DREXL
382 19th StClassy bar, good drinks, close by
Fun bar, tons of space, outdoor games like ping pong and bags / corn hole
69 abantu bendawo batusa
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueFun bar, tons of space, outdoor games like ping pong and bags / corn hole
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveDive bar, in door bocce ball, young crowd, casual
Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveTiny bar, great drinks, fun antique decor
Divey, hot, sweaty, tiny, not fancy in any way, great music most Friday and Saturday nights
33 abantu bendawo batusa
The Layover
1517 Franklin StDivey, hot, sweaty, tiny, not fancy in any way, great music most Friday and Saturday nights
Essentials
Coffee bar, food bar, organic groceries, everything you need
553 abantu bendawo batusa
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlCoffee bar, food bar, organic groceries, everything you need
Everything Else
Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar
3354 Grand AveWine shop and bar