Dragon Gate Oakland

This restaurant may not work for everyone but the food here is definitely authentically Asian. They serve delicious chicken skins, frogs, and 3 types for of stinky tofu! You can still order the simple Chinese foods such as spring rolls and fried rice but if you are more adventurous this is the place to be. The restaurant is beautiful inside out, great views and efficient staff. Definitely a good vibe here. They open late so you can either have a bite or a full meal. Bring a foodie date here and you both will have a blast. Good for dates or family or group outing. Don’t snooze on this one!

First thing, do NOT order the skewers, the meat was tough, has a slight "off" taste and came luke warm and w some sauce that was not it. When I told the waiter that they weren't good, he told me others have said the same. Aside from the delicious crushed cucumber salad, the rest of the dishes were nothing special, not bad, but I wouldn't go back for anything.

The interior of this place is Chinese Traditional vibes, with a view so it's really awesome and cool! Decor and seating is 100% definitely a place to chill and grab a drink and watch the sunset with friends. Food is not really tasty, westernized asian food. It's so so. If food taste improves this place would be my constant hangout for sure. We had the Tom yum, too spicy not flavourful as it should be, the garlic noodle flavour was good but way too oily, the wonton tasted like some meat slapped together and wrapped in dough, the popcorn chicken looked so unappeasable I didn't even take a picture. Alcolic drinks is higher end cost but decent tasting. Parking is hard to find around this area. Overall I'd recommend this place for sure.

One of the best views in the Bay Area!! Calamari was incredible and so was the popcorn chicken bento box. Frog legs were a little dry and chewy and felt overcooked but my date still liked them. Food prices were standard but the drinks (especially the cocktails) were pretty overpriced ($21 for a margarita so I’ll probably go to merchants afterwards for drinks). Still gave 5 stars due to the calamari being one of the best I’ve had and the view being so amazing. I really love how this place is open so late considering nearly every place in Jack London closes early, especially on Sundays. Service was good. Will def be coming back here again!

Dragon gate moved to this waterfront location in October 2024. It’s a beautiful location with nice interior decor and feel. Only thing was the music was on the louder side but it makes sense when the place doesn’t have sound panels to drown out the loud conversations. There weren’t many diners when we were there so food came out relatively quick. The food was overall alright. It’s more of the location and atmosphere you’re paying for eating here vs the quality of Taiwanese food. It’s not bad, but it’s not something amazing either.

Taiwanese cuisine includes side dishes, stir-fries, and fried foods, and every dish is delicious! The price is a bit high, but the environment is very good with nice view , the food portions are not small, and the service is also great ! Parking underground , $2 per hour very reasonable.

The worst service I've ever experienced in a restaurant across 4 different servers. Someone came to take our order and we waited for drinks well after the food arrived, and had to ask 3 times where the drinks were Food was very bland, I asked for chili oil 3 times to 3 different people before I got the chili oil. When the food arrived the allergen instructions were not followed, the first person brought us the wrong dish entirely and then asked us why it had shrimp. Second person didn't clarify which dish was which. Now I'm sat here trying to flag someone down for the bill and even that's a struggle. When I did eventually get the bill they charged $30 gratuity because a few of our friends joined the table and didn't order or eat or drink anything and left within 10 minutes... they would have stayed and it would have been valid if the service wasn't so terrible. I've never left an establishment and not tipped! They could see it in my face I was mad and the server had the audacity to catch a little attitude. I pray establishments like this never find me! Only good thing is the playlist.

Love the asthetic and menu at Dragon Gate. We drop by regularly and have tried multiple dishes and never are disappointed. The view from the bar dining area is unbeatable. We had a birthday party in the karaoke room and it felt like we were floating on the water! Highly suggest dropping in if you’re in JL! Also a solid latenight spot.