Suggestions for American food near Oakland

SFGate • June 15, 2015The daily-changing menu combines elements of a classic American diner while incorporating a local, fresh, and sustainable ethos. Note that they're only open for breakfast and lunch.

Fathima D. • March 5, 2018Very generous, tasty and fast home made breakfast. Good coffee. Typical American style food. Scone with egg and sausage! 😂😱

Bridget G. • February 13, 2022The tasting menu was divine - especially with the wine pairing. Favorites included the amouse Bouche, beluga caviar and champagne pairing, cured egg yolk and bread dish, and the pb souffle

Jeremy K. • December 26, 2012Delicious soups! Lots of surprisingly good staples.

Savor O. • April 28, 2014Going to be New American cuisine at its finest. Their bar will be ridiculously stocked. Looking forward to dinnner+drinks!

Brian S. • December 5, 2019Excellent burger! Homemade bun, homemade mayo. Cooked perfectly. I love it when you get salad AND fries standard for $17.

cami j. • April 27, 2021cute new spot with great service, excellent covid protocols and delicious cocktails and food. can’t wait to go back!

cami j. • March 20, 2022the burgers are super tasty ✨✨✨✨✨. love that two pitchers is right there-such a perfect spot to grab a beer and burger with friends. bring your pup!

Charlene N. • February 18, 2020I'm a sucker for a good charcuterie board and The Wolf's Smorgasbord hits the spot.

LeVan G. • February 28, 2023We all ordered something different. Everything was delicious and the drinks excellent. Highly recommend

Megan M. • October 21, 2011Delicious Brazilian food! Hearty portion sizes too .

Ryan B. • March 11, 2017Good ol' American diner.

Janice S. • June 29, 2018All of the meats are amazing. Be sure you do not fill up on the salad bar so you can fully enjoy all of the meat

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.

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

Aimee W. • March 4, 2017Fried chicken sandwich, pulled pork hash, and banana bread is AMAZING. Love this place

Mortiche W. • May 17, 2014Great roasted veggies in the chill case, organic meats in their sammies, and the cookies always sell out fast.

Dave • July 15, 2014Crab sando, giant meatball, pork belly.

Zacky M. • December 9, 2018Love crab and avocado omelette!

Marie M. • November 12, 2014steak frites, manila clams and liver pate on crostini!

Richard C. • January 21, 2013A very great place to take the kids on the weekend and holidays. The food is the basic amusement park prices. Overall a getaway to spend time with your kids.

Trev ✌. • November 16, 2013tasty pizza and solid beer prices! multiple flat-screens for that Sharks fan in your life \m/

HerMajesty Ms. Mecca • September 27, 2010Love the Grilled Cheese/ Soup/ Salad combo

Trev ✌. • June 18, 2015bloody mary! and the chilaquiles! can't go wrong at Portal

Jenny H. • March 30, 2015Happy hour 4-6 on weekdays. Fried zucchini sticks are enormous & delicious. Very kid-friendly, too.

Amir H. • July 6, 2019When we went the highlights were the softshells crab, agnolliti pasta, and pork chops. I'd suggest going with a small group to try out many dishes.

Joseph L. • January 10, 2018Fantastic rotisserie chicken! Just as good as Límon in SF. Half chicken can feed two depending on how hungry you are!

Lucas G. • December 7, 2019An amazing space, great food and cocktails. Highly recommended.

LL J. • February 3, 2017Best empanadas I have ever had. Best ceviche! Love this place.