"This Old Oakland bar and restaurant has the ideal rooftop for snacking on shrimp and grits, fried brussels sprouts, and steak frites. Cocktails, beer, wine, and weekend brunch that starts at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday are all extra reasons to stop by." - Lauren Saria
"Oeste’s rooftop and bar sit above an inviting cafe serving a mix of Latin and Southern food — tacos and crispy fried catfish are on the menu. It’s a sunny option in Old Oakland, where cozy lounge furniture and plants create an ideal environment for cocktails and snacks." - Eater Staff
"With a killer rooftop and a menu that bridges Californian, Latin, and American soul food influences, Oeste is a place that celebrates the dynamic culture of Old Oakland. (Co-owners Sandra Davis, Lea Redmond, and Anna Villalobos all have deep roots in the Bay Area.) Their summer cocktails are particularly noteworthy, like the house-favorite Mango Habanero Margarita with Tequila CAZADORES, perfectly balancing spicy and sweet. Enjoy it to-go, or on their recently reopened rooftop." - Vox Creative
"Villalobos, who runs the bar/cafe/restaurant Oeste in Old Oakland, agrees. “People of color have to own more of Oakland,” she told me in early March 2020." - Kathryn Campo Bowen
"The downtown Oakland bar and restaurant has a new takeout menu, with offerings like red beans and rice, crispy catfish strips, and a fried chicken sandwich. Open for takeout and delivery Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Order online." - Luke Tsai