Restaurant · Downtown
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New American, with a rotating menu. Everything I tried here was out of this world. I went with friends and we swapped bites of our meals. Can confirm the ribeye, pork chop, and blackened trout were all delicious.
Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue
Brenda’s serves up soulful New Orleans-style comfort food from breakfast po' boys to crispy fried chicken, cheesy grits, and pillowy beignets.
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Tiki bar · Downtown
Oakland's Kon-Tiki is a lively tiki den with punchy rum cocktails, tropical vibes, killer burgers, and immersive Polynesian decor.
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Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Nestled in Oakland’s Chinatown, Imperial Soup serves up heartwarming Cantonese double-boiled soups and vibrant steamed dishes in a cozy atmosphere.
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Vegan restaurant · Produce and Waterfront
Souley Vegan serves up a vibrant mix of plant-based Louisiana-style comfort food in a lively food hall, bringing together flavor and funk in Martinez.
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Wine store · Produce and Waterfront
Minimo is a vibrant tasting bar and wine store in Jack London Square that champions sustainable, small-batch wines, perfect for sharing with friends at an inviting communal table.
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Japanese restaurant · Old City
Savor fresh, flavorful Japanese comfort food and creative sushi in the lively communal vibe of Swan’s Marketplace.
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Restaurant · Oakland
Top Hatters Kitchen blends Vietnamese-Californian fusion with seasonal, family-style dishes in a sunny, plant-filled San Leandro spot.
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Restaurant · Temescal
Fermentation-fueled spot in Oakland’s Temescal serves playful, vibrant small plates and natural wines in a cozy, disco-lit setting.
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Cambodian restaurant · Fruitvale Station
Nyum Bai, Nite Yun's vibrant Cambodian eatery in Fruitvale, serves mouthwatering street food alongside a lively soundtrack of '60s Khmer rock.
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Fine dining restaurant · Piedmont Avenue
Commis is an intimate, two-Michelin-starred spot in Oakland where chef James Syhabout crafts an ever-evolving tasting menu bursting with innovative flavors and meticulous presentations.
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