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Cato's Ale House
Gastropub and Beer Bar$$$$
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
"Burgers and trivia are the best!"(5 Tips)
"Good food & beer list, friendly staff"(5 Tips)
"substitute catatoes for salad with the mac n cheez..."(2 Tips)
"Great selection of beers on tap."(4 Tips)
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Heath McAApril 12, 2016The Charles Wheal Band plays amazing R&B from 6-9pm some Wednesday & Thursday nights. The house specials are always good. And the bartenders are always fast and friendly!
Drink some cool brews and enjoy the vegan bahn mi. They have a large collection of beers and live music.
Emmy AliceApril 22, 2013They have karaoke on Saturday nights. It's not hopping, but it's a fun time for a group of friends. Drink Sea Dog Blueberry Ale--sweet and refreshing like a wild Maine blueberry!
Jennifer PoreJune 1, 2018They have some vegan options! The impossible burger ( a little over cooked) and a tofu bahn mi sandwich.
Marta TapperoSeptember 8, 2018Good beer. They have Pliny. Food is ok. Price is fair. Ask for the special of the day, usually better. Sweet Potato fries were great.
WhiskeyAvengerAugust 12, 2019Fantastic beer and food options. If I lived in Oakland or the east bay ,I’d be here all the time.
Brendan GetzellOctober 18, 2013Bring some table games (bananagrams for example), get a beer from their extensive list, and get the Obama sandwich. No really.
Marah LaurieMarch 13, 2015Love this place! Perfect unpretentious neighborhood bar--they also have trivia Monday nights!
Libby Lee-EganNovember 7, 2013Don't wait at your table like a chump for service. Things are pretty self serve here: get a menu, get drinks at the bar and food at the kitchen.
Pretty awesome beer collection, will have live bands and trivia nites.
Great specials, artisan food, craft beers, and low key atmosphere.
The catatoes are no longer on the menu, but they are still available as a secret, off-menu option.
The food here has never been bad but it's markedly improved in the past year. A+ pub grub 9/10 times.
lots of rare beers on tap, try poppy jasper amber, jc flyer IPA; good food too!
The bar manager went to wine school, so don't be afraid to bring to try their wine selection :)
Recommended: artichoke pizza, turkey burger. I've been ordering these for years when my band plays here.
Em KloosOctober 2, 2013The portobello 'burger' was delicious. The apple bread pudding was kinda bland.
Lauren WollMarch 17, 2012If you've just been poked and prodded at Kaiser, this is the medicine you need.
Grab a table as soon as you see it, especially on a busy night
- Trivia night! Win the music round OR the whole thing? Get a free pitcher. Any beer.
- This placed is packed to the rafters tonight and we're laying down the music loud until 9
Every neighborhood should have a Cato's. Go. Bring friends and family.
These folks are unfortunately serious about their trivia.
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Craft Beer Bar and Restaurant - World class beer and daily house-made specials. Family friendly, free live music, trivia, and HD televisions.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(510) 655-3349
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Reservations
Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
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Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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