Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Oaksterdam, Oakland

Joseph L. • October 20, 2017Awesome Japanese fried chicken! Try the stone fruit hot sauce - so good

Angie C. • September 12, 2020Matzo ball soup with challah toast is the ultimate comfort food!

Ali U. • September 28, 2017Fresh grapefruit is the best for some greyhounds and salty dogs.

Roko F. • February 14, 2020Very good Indian food, and a much needed addition to the DT Oakland. Chicken tika masala, veggie pakora, and assorted nans-- Everything was excellent. Recommend ordering "SPICY".

Robert H. • January 9, 2018Amazing flights of Spanish Rosés with lovely food. Lovely staff who are warm and knowledgeable of their wines.

Troy F. • April 4, 2015Excellent bartenders who can make drinks to suit any palette. Strong music selection and warm, cozy atmosphere that offers a strong counterpoint to the modern, sterile drink warehouse.

Sabina T. • December 20, 2012Best Mocha I've ever had and the kale quiche was yummy.

Jennifer H. • November 16, 2016One of the few places in the Bay Area with Pyramid Hefeweizen on tap.

Andrew B. • June 25, 2016French Toast & Bacon cupcakes. It's true.

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.

Mohit S. • November 8, 2014The chille relleno with carnitas is fantastic. Perfect mix of soft, juicy pork with delicious vegetables.

Joe 🐘 L. • February 2, 2013The meat is always perfectly cooked and delicious. Make sure to get a side of bolani.

Ashley M. • November 19, 2017So fancy, so glamorous, so hip. The Miranda may have an averagely unique cocktail menu, but it does have a cozy and formidable lounge vibe that I love.

Kevin B. • December 7, 2012Try the garlic noodles with grilled shrimp - fantastic flavors.

ultraviolet s. • September 26, 2016the tofu wraps are so refreshing as well as the vegetables with coconut curry!

Desmond B. • December 12, 2015Gyro is tasty, if a little messy. Very good service too.

Max M. • September 11, 2019We had the green curry with a hard boiled egg and the shrimp pad Thai. Perfect order!

Natalie B. • September 5, 2021Nice 100% plant-based coffee and bakery—the maple glazed donut did not disappoint

Jose O. • August 26, 2015Get the shredded chicken super burrito (my favorite). The hot sauce rocks!

Martha H. • December 16, 2015Love this place! Excellent sandwiches and salads!!! Great prices too. Very friendly staff.

Omar C. • October 13, 2010Great Yogurt & granola. WiFi also *wink*

Alice • February 18They have brunch on the weekends. Shrimp and grits are out of this world! Very flavorful. They also have non-alc cocktails.

Megu K. • February 21, 2021Fried chicken, fried okra 👍🏽

Bella K. • November 17, 2021Chips and salsa. Salsa verde. The other one was a little to hot for me. The steak and chicken tacos are 👌🏾

Joerg R. • December 7, 2013Your friendly neighborhood bar and restaurant. With good food with creative flavors and good drinks, this is the spot to make your second home!

Niraj P. • February 2, 2011Excellent salad / chinese food bar, stocked with all sorts of healthy options.

Eater • April 12, 2016The latest offering from Bar Dogwood's Alexeis Filipello, located right next door, has a soda-fountain theme, complete with housemade soda concoctions, phosphates, and lactarts in many of the drinks.