Portal

Gastropub and New American Restaurant$$$$

Merritt, Oakland

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Portal

8.4^/10

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Ranked #5 for a large beer list in Oakland
"Great beer garden, nice selection of beers and garbage bread!"(7 Tips)
"Hidden gem of Lake Merritt."(3 Tips)
"Great beer selection, ask for a taste of you are unsure."(8 Tips)
"Awesome atmosphere and attentive staff."(6 Tips)

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Nikki MunozJuly 11, 2015
The French toast and potatoes!
SFGateJanuary 13, 2015
This gem off of Lake Merritt feels like a secret, even if it’s packed by 11 a.m. more often than not. A vegetarian-leaning menu and excellent beer list are major draws, as is its expansive back patio. Read more
Adam BeckFebruary 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I'm not vegetarian, but the Tempe burger just blew my mind.
John DohertyAugust 24, 2014
Wow. Get the corned beef hash.
Sean MAugust 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great(!!!) outdoor patio facing the Lake!
Aneilia McDermottJanuary 5, 2014
Chilaquiles are amazing!
Shindō Nicholas StrzelczykSeptember 28, 2014
BEST. BRUSSELS. SPROUTS. EVAARRRRR.
BayArea AugustJune 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Hot Lake view
DevFebruary 23, 2015
Long wait. I thought food was meh. Biscuit and gravy (pic) was decent.
BayArea AugustJune 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Drink till it drops.... PORTAL
Sam SessionMay 31, 2015
Bottomless mimosas
BayArea AugustJune 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
.... & more
Julian ModestoMay 26, 2019
Bruuuuunch
J KDecember 3, 2016
Recommended by Rosanna
Jill BensonAugust 25, 2012
Nice view. Don't go between 3-5 and expect food.
Chloe BenjaminDecember 30, 2012
skip the bottomless mimosa. small and tastes like tang.
Alana PostJune 2, 2019
Used to be decent. Brunch appears to be a tourist trap.
Mark NelsonMarch 17, 2013
Lagunitas Sucks on tap!
Simon GdogOctober 6, 2013
There's no wifi
heathr goldFebruary 5, 2022
Truly terrible service. Food is ok but not worth the wait.

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