Oyster bar & wine cafe with seasonal Californian & Southern flavors























"This cafe, oyster and wine bar prides itself on “gathering around the table for honest foods”. So since we’re being honest, it’s freaking delicious. We highly recommend “Oakland’s own Po’ Boy”, if not for the name then definitely for the tangy spread, cornmeal fried oysters and unique garnishes (an olive, a dandelion and stack of pickles). The best part is that you may be served by the cook herself. Can’t get more homey than that." - Pitch Interactive
"The Cook and Her Farmer, Downtown Old Oakland by Pitch Interactive. This cafe, oyster and wine bar prides itself on “gathering around the table for honest foods”. So since we’re being honest, it’s freaking delicious. We highly recommend “Oakland’s own Po’ Boy”, if not for the name then definitely for the tangy spread, cornmeal fried oysters and unique garnishes (an olive, a dandelion and stack of pickles). The best part is that you may be served by the cook herself. Can’t get more homey than that."


"Romney Steele and Steven Day combine organic seasonal produce from local farms with Southern flavors—fresh-shucked Tomales Bay oysters with briny mignonette shine on the menu (and get fried with cornmeal for a giant oyster po’boy topped with Memphis-style slaw), while the showstopper Big Sur Melt layers Fontal, Gruyère, and dry jack cheese studded with shrimp, where sweet shellfish balance the cheese’s gooey, salty richness." - Maria C. Hunt

"During our move I stocked up from The Cook and Her Farmer for the burger as one of my go-to Oakland favorites." - Eater Staff

"The Swan’s Market oyster-centric spot is open for takeout Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. with curbside pickup available; place orders online." - Luke Tsai