Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Old Oakland, Oakland

Joe C. • October 5, 2012The jerk chicken is my favorite, but everything on the menu is delicious! Be prepared for awesome food and super friendly service.

Connie C. • June 21, 2018I love blue bottle and this location is by far my favorite. Spacious with lots of seating and tables. The furniture is envious!

Vihang M. • July 17, 2022Outstanding beers! All around amazing Belgians, Sours and IPAs. Couldn’t be happier that they opened up in Oakland!

Troy F. • April 11, 2015Excellent oyster po' boy and tremendous kale and quinoa salad (with bacon).

Ryan B. • August 2, 2016Yum! Custom ice cream cookie sandwiches with delectable ice cream. Cookies not required, although highly suggested.

carla b. • July 7, 2009You can actually order a half sandwich here! That way you can get a side of delicious olives and enjoy. The outdoor seating is nice on a sunny day.

Jessica • January 13, 2017My favorite place to eat in Oakland, especially if I'm dining with friends! Swan's Market has great restaurants and everyone should be able to find something they like.

Paul G. • October 9, 2016Fish and carnitas! Delicious! Friendly service too.

Stacy T. • January 12, 2017Best value of omakase. If you are celebrating a special occasion, note on the online reservation, they may give you some small extra dessert at last.

Austin W. • October 26, 2021Get the spicy fried chicken. So good! Includes a side of ranch for dipping.

Lesli M. • February 18, 2018Great drinks and small bites. Liz is wonderful! The margaritas are very good too. It will be the it place by summer.

Ashley M. • December 15, 2015I love this place. it's in the Swan Market, at the back of the patio area. They have inventive juice combinations and holistic tinctures they sell in case you want to splurge while you wait.

Jonathan F. • May 26, 2012Very cool lounge restaurant bar with a cool vine, just go! Super nice folks run the place

Brian S. • November 17, 2022Very good Detroit style pizza. An underrated genre. As good as SPG is we found it expensive. A three topping pizza has four 3x4 slices and was pushing $30.

Tina Tamale R. • November 4, 2009There are six different types of tamales available by special order! Including: traditional pork, red chicken w vegetables, green chicken, green chile w cheese, potato & green bean stew (vegan)& sweet

Ryan B. • December 11, 2016Good drinks and small plates. Nice big TVs for sports. I miss the neighborhood style of GO Bar (predecessor), but this place cleans up well.

P • July 8, 2021Nice to have another local coffee spot open up in this space! Their coffee beans are 20% off!

Phil K. • August 25, 2012Their poached eggs are fantastic. Great coffee and espresso too.

Cameron W. • December 3, 2014The fish tacos are great, the breaded and deep fried type. The carnitas taco is also awesome. The pork is shredded fine and oozing with a delicious red sauce which is generously applied to everything.

Niharika K. • June 7, 2018Best gelatos in town! Try the Creme brulee and white pistachio!

Fernando Augusto L. • July 11, 2021Can't go wrong with the fat noodles!

Aaron M. • December 29, 2012The sparkling wine is amazing!

Amanda S. • May 25, 2010We ordered the random/new creation of the bartender - the "Bomb Ass Drink" and it was truly Bomb Ass!

Alice O. • March 13, 2023If you get it to go the portions are HUGE.

Molly C. • December 27, 2013Chicken tikka masala is delicious! Try it with the chickpea bread!