Resort hotel · Waverly
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"Occitania, chef Paul Canales’s restaurant located inside the Kissel Uptown Oakland hotel, shuttered as of Friday, March 10." - Paolo Bicchieri
Middle Eastern restaurant · Downtown
Shawarmaji serves up crave-worthy, authentic Jordanian-style shawarma wraps, falafel, and crispy fries with garlicky toum in a casual Uptown Oakland spot.
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Nuevo Latino restaurant · Waverly
At Oakland's Low Bar, dive into a lively atmosphere packed with inventive cocktails, mouthwatering elevated tacos, and warming churros in a vibrant, welcoming space.
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Thai restaurant · Upper Laurel
Jo’s Modern Thai in Oakland’s Laurel District serves inventive Thai-Californian dishes—like brisket drunken noodles and coconut cakes—in a lively, modern spot with a tropical patio vibe.
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Bar · Produce and Waterfront
The Elbo Room in Jack London Square is a vibrant two-level bar with a lively dance floor, eclectic music offerings, and a great happy hour scene.
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Asian restaurant · Temescal
Hawking Bird in Temescal serves up crave-worthy Thai chicken dishes like poached khao mun gai and crispy fried chicken, all in a laid-back counter-service vibe.
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Restaurant · Northgate
Oakland’s Friends and Family is a cozy, queer-owned bar known for inventive cocktails, Asian-inspired bites, and a warm, stylish vibe.
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Vietnamese restaurant · Merritt
Phở Vy is a cozy gem in Oakland serving up hearty bowls of pho alongside a spectrum of traditional Vietnamese dishes and specialty drinks, perfect for casual dining.
Bagel shop · Temescal
Oakland’s Poppy Bagels crafts hand-rolled, chewy New York–style bagels crowned with fresh, seasonally inspired toppings, perfect for savoring on their cozy patio.
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Mexican restaurant · Old City
Nestled in Swan's Market, La Guerrera's Kitchen serves up cozy, Guerrero-style Mexican dishes crafted by a talented mother-daughter duo, offering everything from tender tamales to zesty tacos—all while keeping the vibe casual and the flavors vibrant.
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Restaurant · Waverly
Calabash is a lively Oakland spot serving vibrant Jamaican, Malaysian, and Persian small plates and market finds in a stylish, cozy space.