Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Great happy hour deals, especially on Taco Tuesday. Get a table on the dock overlooking the lake for a romantic night out.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrGreat happy hour deals, especially on Taco Tuesday. Get a table on the dock overlooking the lake for a romantic night out.
I'm not even vegetarian but I go to this restaurant, and I've never ordered a single thing I didn't like off this menu.
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Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant
1301 Franklin StI'm not even vegetarian but I go to this restaurant, and I've never ordered a single thing I didn't like off this menu.
Nowhere else can you get solid Dim Sum for this cheap. Be prepared to wait for a bit on weekends.
Legendary Palace
708 Franklin StNowhere else can you get solid Dim Sum for this cheap. Be prepared to wait for a bit on weekends.
Very cool arthouse movie theater that serves food, beer, and wine. Couches instead of theater seats give it a living room feel.
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StVery cool arthouse movie theater that serves food, beer, and wine. Couches instead of theater seats give it a living room feel.
Great after-hours Chinese eatery. One of the only spots in Oakland that stays open after 2am.
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Shooting Star Cafe
1022 Webster StGreat after-hours Chinese eatery. One of the only spots in Oakland that stays open after 2am.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic cocktails and even better food. Located in the historic Oakland Tribune building. Do yourself a favor and order the burger :)
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Tribune Tavern
401 13th StFantastic cocktails and even better food. Located in the historic Oakland Tribune building. Do yourself a favor and order the burger :)
Umami Burger Oakland
2100 Franklin StMouth-watering burgers.
Everything Else
Best local bar playing the best hip hop music. Friendly staff, family owned, and beloved by locals.
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Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph AveBest local bar playing the best hip hop music. Friendly staff, family owned, and beloved by locals.
Combination shoe store, art gallery, and event space. They always have great events featuring local performers.
SoleSpace
1714 Telegraph AveCombination shoe store, art gallery, and event space. They always have great events featuring local performers.
Fridays from 8am-2pm year-round. Great produce, great food, great music.
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Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th StreetFridays from 8am-2pm year-round. Great produce, great food, great music.