Suggestions for American Restaurant near City Center, Oakland

Bob L. • November 24, 2011Great hole in the wall joint....friendly service as well. Their fish sandwich is so tasty!

LeVan G. • December 11, 2015This was my first time at this new spot. The fried chicken sandwich was delicious and the staff are very friendly. It appears the menu changes monthly.

Jason D. • August 15, 2015Great bloody Mary's! Love the history of this place. Great atmosphere. Great service. Mixed with great company equals a great brunch.

Trice L. • December 19, 2011French toast combo go. The french toast is big enough to share :-) . I give it a 4 stars!!!!!!

Michael L. • April 19, 2010Burger combos are a really good deal.

@mik3caprio • February 8, 2013Very pricy breakfast!!

Joy C. • August 17, 2012There's good improv here, and the Cambodian steak salad is tasty. The chocolate torte is spicy! If you get it, get it with ice cream!

PJ G. • March 16, 2011Service is a little slow, but pork tenderloin is very good.

Marise P. • March 24, 2013Lamb meatballs on an Acme roll... So good! Bring a scarf and extra layers tho, because this alley gets chilly at lunchtime.

Foodie M. • October 24, 2010Really good homemade food. The black bean soup is not vegi but it is amaaaazing.

Crispin M. • July 18, 2015Open late and right next to The Night Light. Had the Wild Alaskan Salmon Burger with Grilled Onions and Sliced Pickles last night and it was great and under $7.

Laura P. • January 5, 2014The lomo saltado was amazing!!! Good petit syrah too :-)

Lucas G. • November 22, 2019The feijoada is amazing. Great portions, super friendly owner.

Brian S. • May 16, 2023Very good food and friendly service. I haven’t been for dinner but recommend them for brunch and large parties — they have many huge tables and tons of floor space. Deviled eggs are amazing.

SFGate • February 4, 2015Family affair Peruvian restaurant. Good dishes include potato fritters, seafood, caramel-filled cookies. Service is sweet.

Nico P. • September 18Bon Appetit best new restaurant of 2024 https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-restaurants-2024/

Neil S. • September 29, 2016delicious, freshly made chicharron pupusa and chicken tamal. super nice people. definitely put love into their food. i'm sure everything on the menu is great.