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Best in Oakland

Best in Oakland

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Created by Jason James • Updated On: May 8, 2016
Flora Restaurant & Bar is one of Best in Oakland.

1. Flora Restaurant & Bar

1900 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 84 tips and reviews
Wood Tavern is one of Best in Oakland.

2. Wood Tavern

8.5
6317 College Ave (btw Alcatraz & 63rd), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · North Oakland · 70 tips and reviews
Pizzaiolo is one of Best in Oakland.

3. Pizzaiolo

9.1
5008 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Temescal · 88 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Another Chez Panisse alum, this time creating Cal-politan pizzas with tender blistered crusts.

Boot & Shoe Service is one of Best in Oakland.

4. Boot & Shoe Service

3308 Grand Ave (btwn Lake Park Ave & Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Lakeshore · 135 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Longtime favorite pizza shop Pizzaiolo's rowdier little brother of a restaurant.

Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of Best in Oakland.

5. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews
The Trappist is one of Best in Oakland.

6. The Trappist

460 8th St (btwn Broadway & Washington St), Oakland, CA
Beer Bar · Old Oakland · 129 tips and reviews
Cafe Van Kleef is one of Best in Oakland.

7. Cafe Van Kleef

8.8
1621 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Oaksterdam · 80 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Best in Oakland.

8. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Zachary's Chicago Pizza is one of Best in Oakland.

9. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

9.0
5801 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Rockridge · 152 tips and reviews
Miss Ollie's is one of Best in Oakland.

10. Miss Ollie's

901 Washington St, Oakland, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Old Oakland · 36 tips and reviews
Bar Dogwood is one of Best in Oakland.

11. Bar Dogwood

1644 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Oaksterdam · 53 tips and reviews
Heart & Dagger Saloon is one of Best in Oakland.

12. Heart & Dagger Saloon

8.3
504 Lakeshore Ave (btwn Rand & Walker), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Lakeshore · 50 tips and reviews
Beer Revolution is one of Best in Oakland.

13. Beer Revolution

464 3rd St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Produce and Waterfront · 99 tips and reviews
Oakland United Beerworks is one of Best in Oakland.

14. Oakland United Beerworks

95 Linden St Ste 7 (W Embarcadero), Oakland, CA
Brewery · West Oakland · 26 tips and reviews
Sacred Wheel Cheese and Specialty Market is one of Best in Oakland.

15. Sacred Wheel Cheese and Specialty Market

4935 Shattuck Ave (51st Street), Oakland, CA
Cheese Store · Temescal · 44 tips and reviews
Genova Delicatessen & Ravioli is one of Best in Oakland.

16. Genova Delicatessen & Ravioli

5095 Telegraph Ave #A (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Deli · Temescal · 67 tips and reviews
SubRosa Coffee is one of Best in Oakland.

17. SubRosa Coffee

419 40th St (Webster), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Temescal · 41 tips and reviews
Pepples Donut Farm is one of Best in Oakland.

18. Pepples Donut Farm

8.5
6037 San Pablo Ave (btwn 60th & 61st St), Oakland, CA
Donut Shop · North Oakland · 30 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: The apple fritters are doughy delights. The secret is to go after 11am on weekends after they are freshly made.

Ici Ice Cream is one of Best in Oakland.

19. Ici Ice Cream

2948 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 135 tips and reviews
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is one of Best in Oakland.

20. La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie

8.4
6323 College Ave (btwn Alcatraz & 63rd), Oakland, CA
Bakery · North Oakland · 36 tips and reviews
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is one of Best in Oakland.

21. La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie

9.1
3411 Fruitvale Ave (at MacArthur), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lower Dimond · 36 tips and reviews
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is one of Best in Oakland.

22. La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie

7.5
4094 Piedmont Ave (at 41st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Piedmont Avenue · 26 tips and reviews
Fentons Creamery & Restaurant is one of Best in Oakland.

23. Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

8.9
4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Piedmont Avenue · 227 tips and reviews
Timeless Coffee is one of Best in Oakland.

24. Timeless Coffee

8.5
4252 Piedmont Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Avenue · 73 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Must-Try: If you can snag a coconut caramel bar, grab them before they sell out.

Arizmendi Bakery is one of Best in Oakland.

25. Arizmendi Bakery

9.2
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews
Souley Vegan is one of Best in Oakland.

26. Souley Vegan

301 Broadway (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 83 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: The Southern Fried tofu in its many forms (mini-nuggets, sandwich, or as a side).

Victory Burger is one of Best in Oakland.

27. Victory Burger

1099 Alcatraz Ave (San Pablo Ave & Salem St), Oakland, CA
Burger Joint · North Oakland · 16 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: The vegan milkshakes are made with Coconut Bliss ice cream and easily customizable with a vast array of mix-ins (go for peanut butter and Belgian chocolate!).

Nick's Pizza is one of Best in Oakland.

28. Nick's Pizza

8.4
6211 Shattuck Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (at 62nd St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Bushrod · 26 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Recent offerings were chopped dino kale, pine nuts, and Meyer lemon zest or a sweet corn, caramelized red onions, and cilantro-lime vinaigrette pizza.

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Best in Oakland.

29. Addis Ethiopian Restaurant

8.5
6100 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · North Oakland · 21 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Must-Try: The highly addictive Tofu Tibs—a dish with cubed tofu tossed with onions and herbs.

White Horse Bar is one of Best in Oakland.

30. White Horse Bar

8.3
6551 Telegraph Ave (at 66th St), Oakland, CA
Gay Bar · Bushrod · 9 tips and reviews
Ike's Sandwiches is one of Best in Oakland.

31. Ike's Sandwiches

8.6
2204 Broadway (at 22nd St), Oakland, CA
Sandwich Spot · Uptown · 68 tips and reviews
Duende is one of Best in Oakland.

32. Duende

468 19th St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Uptown · 50 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Near-perfect Spanish tapas with live music accompaniment.

Trader Vic's is one of Best in Oakland.

33. Trader Vic's

8.3
9 Anchor Dr (at Powell St), Emeryville, CA
Tiki Bar · Marina - Watergate · 42 tips and reviews
Chop Bar is one of Best in Oakland.

34. Chop Bar

190 4th St (at Alice St.), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 138 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Good, hearty, bacony food.

Heinold's First & Last Chance is one of Best in Oakland.

35. Heinold's First & Last Chance

8.5
48 Webster St (at Embarcadero), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Jack London Square · 58 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Best in Oakland.

36. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.9
4270 Broadway (at Mather St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Avenue · 87 tips and reviews
Commonwealth Cafe and Pub is one of Best in Oakland.

37. Commonwealth Cafe and Pub

2882 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Pub · Pill Hill · 57 tips and reviews
Homeroom is one of Best in Oakland.

38. Homeroom

8.7
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews
Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill is one of Best in Oakland.

39. Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill

8.5
5612 College Ave (at Ocean View Dr), Oakland, CA
Pub · Rockridge · 54 tips and reviews
Ramen Shop is one of Best in Oakland.

40. Ramen Shop

8.5
5812 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Rockridge · 133 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Unique ramen (e.g. Meyer lemon, burnt miso) from a Chez Panisse alum that has been drawing enthusiasts from all over since its opening.

Modern Coffee is one of Best in Oakland.

41. Modern Coffee

411 13th St (at Franklin St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Oakland · 38 tips and reviews
Somar Bar and Lounge is one of Best in Oakland.

42. Somar Bar and Lounge

1727 Telegraph Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), Oakland, CA
Lounge · Uptown · 44 tips and reviews
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is one of Best in Oakland.

43. The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

7.6
1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Oakland · 87 tips and reviews
Xolo is one of Best in Oakland.

44. Xolo

8.0
1916 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown · 84 tips and reviews
The Uptown Nightclub is one of Best in Oakland.

45. The Uptown Nightclub

1928 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Rock Club · Uptown · 25 tips and reviews
Hawker Fare is one of Best in Oakland.

46. Hawker Fare

2300 Webster St (23rd St.), Oakland, CA
Asian Restaurant · Central Oakland · 50 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Thai street food from Momofuku and Manresa chefs against an old school hip hop backdrop.

Room 389 is one of Best in Oakland.

47. Room 389

8.7
389 Grand Ave (at Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Adams Point · 42 tips and reviews
Shan Dong is one of Best in Oakland.

48. Shan Dong

8.7
328 10th St #101 (Webster St.), Oakland, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 117 tips and reviews
The Legionnaire Saloon is one of Best in Oakland.

49. The Legionnaire Saloon

8.1
2272 Telegraph Ave (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Pub · Central Oakland · 28 tips and reviews
Hi-Life is one of Best in Oakland.

50. Hi-Life

400 15th St (Franklin), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Oaksterdam · 28 tips and reviews
Mua is one of Best in Oakland.

51. Mua

8.7
2442A Webster St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Central Oakland · 160 tips and reviews
Cosecha is one of Best in Oakland.

52. Cosecha

907 Washington St (at Clay St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Oakland · 82 tips and reviews
Forge Pizza is one of Best in Oakland.

53. Forge Pizza

8.6
66 Franklin St Ste 100 (at Water St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Jack London Square · 93 tips and reviews
Lost & Found is one of Best in Oakland.

54. Lost & Found

2040 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Uptown · 75 tips and reviews
Aunt Mary's Cafe is one of Best in Oakland.

55. Aunt Mary's Cafe

4640 Telegraph Ave (at 47th St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Temescal · 73 tips and reviews
Bica Coffeehouse is one of Best in Oakland.

56. Bica Coffeehouse

5701 College Ave (at Miles Ave.), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Rockridge · 51 tips and reviews
Abura-Ya is one of Best in Oakland.

57. Abura-Ya

8.8
362 17th St (btwn Franklin and Webster St), Oakland, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Oaksterdam · 40 tips and reviews
Bocanova is one of Best in Oakland.

58. Bocanova

55 Webster St (Jack London Square), Oakland, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Jack London Square · 88 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Pan-American tapas from a Chez Panisse alum, all enjoyed on a patio with a beautiful view of the Oakland yacht harbor.

Haven is one of Best in Oakland.

59. Haven

44 Webster St (Water St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Jack London Square · 30 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: A waterfront warehouse of big-portioned foodie favorites from award-winning chef Daniel Patterson.

Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar is one of Best in Oakland.

60. Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

1915 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Fancy cocktails and down-to-earth food = perfect pre-Fox grub stop.

Picán is one of Best in Oakland.

61. Picán

2295 Broadway (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Oakland · 76 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Creative Californian takes on Southern moms' home cooking beloved by locals and visiting foodies alike.

Camino is one of Best in Oakland.

62. Camino

3917 Grand Ave (at Boulevard Way), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Grand Lake · 51 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Wood-fired dishes from a chef who SF Chronicle's Michael Bauer describes as a brilliant cook and a master of the flames.

Box & Bells is one of Best in Oakland.

63. Box & Bells

5912 College Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Rockridge · 12 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Strange and delicious foods (think: côte du boeuf with snails, poutine with blood-pudding gravy) from a Commis chef.

Commis is one of Best in Oakland.

64. Commis

8.7
3859 Piedmont Ave (btw Rio Vista & Montell), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 28 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason James: Oakland's first Michelin-starred restaurant.

Ordinaire is one of Best in Oakland.

65. Ordinaire

9.2
3354 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Lakeshore · 20 tips and reviews
Marc 49 is one of Best in Oakland.

66. Marc 49

4915 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Temescal · 13 tips and reviews
Curbside Creamery is one of Best in Oakland.

67. Curbside Creamery

8.7
482 49th St, Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Temescal · 31 tips and reviews
Burma Superstar is one of Best in Oakland.

68. Burma Superstar

9.0
4721 Telegraph Ave (btw 47th & 48th), Oakland, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Temescal · 156 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Best in Oakland.

69. Blue Bottle Coffee

300 Webster St (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Produce and Waterfront · 101 tips and reviews
Cholita Linda is one of Best in Oakland.

70. Cholita Linda

9.3
4923 Telegraph Ave (at 49th St), Oakland, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Temescal · 97 tips and reviews
Drake's Dealership is one of Best in Oakland.

71. Drake's Dealership

9.3
2325 Broadway (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Central Oakland · 95 tips and reviews
Stag's Lunchette is one of Best in Oakland.

72. Stag's Lunchette

362 17th St, Oakland, CA
Sandwich Spot · Oaksterdam · 40 tips and reviews
Odin is one of Best in Oakland.

73. Odin

8.9
444 Oak Street (5th Street), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 72 tips and reviews
Beauty's Bagel Shop is one of Best in Oakland.

74. Beauty's Bagel Shop

9.1
3838 Telegraph Ave (btwn W MacArthur Blvd & 38th St.), Oakland, CA
Bagel Shop · Mosswood · 118 tips and reviews
Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant is one of Best in Oakland.

75. Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

8.6
1301 Franklin St (at 13th), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Oakland · 38 tips and reviews
Encuentro is one of Best in Oakland.

76. Encuentro

550 2nd St, Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Produce and Waterfront · 36 tips and reviews
The Hog's Apothecary is one of Best in Oakland.

77. The Hog's Apothecary

375 40th St (at Opal Ave), Oakland, CA
Gastropub · Mosswood · 42 tips and reviews
Telegraph Bar and Beer Garden is one of Best in Oakland.

78. Telegraph Bar and Beer Garden

9.0
2318 Telegraph Ave (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Central Oakland · 43 tips and reviews
Chai Thai Noodles is one of Best in Oakland.

79. Chai Thai Noodles

9.0
545 International Blvd Ste B (at 6th Ave), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · San Antonio · 41 tips and reviews
Woods Bar & Brewery is one of Best in Oakland.

80. Woods Bar & Brewery

1701 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Brewery · Uptown · 38 tips and reviews
Tacos Mi Rancho is one of Best in Oakland.

81. Tacos Mi Rancho

9.0
1434 1st Ave (at 1st Av Pl), Oakland, CA
Food Truck · Merritt · 71 tips and reviews
Farley's East is one of Best in Oakland.

82. Farley's East

8.5
33 Grand Ave (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews
Geta Sushi is one of Best in Oakland.

83. Geta Sushi

8.6
165 41st St (at Piedmont Ave), Oakland, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 75 tips and reviews
Sweet Bar Bakery is one of Best in Oakland.

84. Sweet Bar Bakery

8.4
2355 Broadway (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Café · Central Oakland · 31 tips and reviews
Authentic Bagel Company is one of Best in Oakland.

85. Authentic Bagel Company

463 2nd St, Oakland, CA
Bagel Shop · Jack London Square · 40 tips and reviews
The Good Hop Bottleshop is one of Best in Oakland.

86. The Good Hop Bottleshop

9.1
2421 Telegraph Ave #102 (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Beer Bar · Central Oakland · 25 tips and reviews
Enssaro is one of Best in Oakland.

87. Enssaro

366 Grand Ave (btwn Perkins St. & Ellita Ave.), Oakland, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Point · 46 tips and reviews
The Double Standard is one of Best in Oakland.

88. The Double Standard

8.9
2424 Telegraph Ave (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Oakland · 26 tips and reviews
Calavera is one of Best in Oakland.

89. Calavera

2337 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Central Oakland · 32 tips and reviews
Plum Bar + Restaurant is one of Best in Oakland.

90. Plum Bar + Restaurant

2216 Broadway (at Grand Ave), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Uptown · 61 tips and reviews
Miette Patisserie is one of Best in Oakland.

91. Miette Patisserie

85 Webster St (Embarcadero), Oakland, CA
Dessert Shop · Jack London Square · 19 tips and reviews
Shakewell is one of Best in Oakland.

92. Shakewell

8.5
3407 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lakeshore · 36 tips and reviews
Analog (Suds & Grub) is one of Best in Oakland.

93. Analog (Suds & Grub)

414 14th St (at Franklin St), Oakland, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Oakland · 15 tips and reviews
Mad Oak Bar is one of Best in Oakland.

94. Mad Oak Bar

9.1
135 12th St (at Madison St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Downtown Oakland · 41 tips and reviews
Portal is one of Best in Oakland.

95. Portal

8.5
1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA
Gastropub · Merritt · 70 tips and reviews