Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland

"Best "off Broadway" first Friday spot ever! Love the ambiance, there was art and great live music and tasty beer. Even dog treats and friendly staff...."

Meghan Long

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Bethany Laska

Lounge 3411

"No place like Home. Just came back after 17 years. I felt comfortable. Good kareoke, good vibes, good energy. Great Bartenders 1..."

Tiaesha Dailey

"Love the vibe and comfort of the staff. The facility could use a little touch up to bring it up to date. But if you appreciate dive bars its fine...."

Brandii H.

"If you're in the area this little bar is a must go. If I'm ever back in the I'm definitely going back. The atmosphere was cozy, the people were kind,..."

John “Bams” Serev

"Among my top local dive bars that is also great place for dancing. DJs most nights, great people, comfortable environment, great neighborhood,..."

Raquel Jimenez

"Love this place! Where you can get as classy as you feel or just have a beer and enjoy the good company. Bartenders are personable and attentive...."

Gregory Voltz

"Fun Karaoke every Friday Drunken Designs(Crafts and cocktails) with Caroline every 2nd..."

Renee Dominguez

"Been here a couple of times and already feels like an old part of the family. Best little dive bar I have been to in a long..."

ron sparks

"My review of tonight... 2/24/21 Came in with buddy who used to frequent a few years ago (5ish). I've only been a few times before >2020. Bartender;..."

Miles Lespucci

Blind Tiger

"What a great place in so many ways! The location is kind of sneaky awesome, great art on the way in. The space is really well done, I love the..."

Teresa Trueba Embree

"The fries, onion rings, happy hour oysters and korean tacos are really yummy. In addition to the food, service was excellent. Even when it was super..."

Tina Ebojo

"Thoroughly enjoyed our tapas. We had 2 orders of each of the Bigeye Tuna Poke', Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Fried Softshell Crab Baos & Roasted..."

Rosie Rosario-Mendoza

"Shh. Don't tell anyone about this fantastic, hip af underground place that serves crazy delicious Asian fusion, pours great drinks from a leeeenghty..."

Beth Harris

"Whoa. Found this spot on FindMeGF App...was not expecting a hipster spot. Food was awesome! Loved the vibe. They did an awesome job in creating a..."

Jen Komaromi

"This place is so cool is it a night club or a restaurant ? No it's a night time restaurant such great food and atmosphere. Say no more go check it..."

Karalyn Brindley

"This was my first time here as it was the venue for my company's Christmas party. Drinks were strong, food was..."

Michael Montague

"It's a beautiful surprise chill place. Delicious food. Exciting drinks (as I was told and trust me, these friends are very oartuculateithbtheir..."

Gina Ocampo

"Food and drinks were both delicious, and the ambiance was great for a late-night Halloween dinner. 🎃..."

Auros Harman

"Great food, lovely craft cocktails and cute decor. A tad loud but that's okay. I will definitely come back with my fellow..."

Stephanie Crowe Patten

"Brunch is insanely delicious. Sourdough pancakes with smoked mango, Bao with egg and bacon, juicy fried chicken with perfectly spiced waffles. Plus -..."

Kate Klingensmith

"Great service, food and drinks. Big place... groups or on a date. They hot the nail on the head with this place. A much needed..."

Jeanine Ciecko

"I love this place , and it’s used to be so much fun . We did came here for early happy hour so it was empty but did got filled up fast. The staff..."

Nadè Bozhinova

"The resturant and bar are seperate, both are great. The resturant was laid back and had many delicious food options. Servers were quick and..."

Emma Anthony

"I had a really good time with a group of friends that hadn't gotten together in sometime. It was easy to get into the building, (no masks required at..."

Brian

"Different eating experience...you cook your own....in a good way..."

Khalil Attiba

"The bar is really cute, fun decorations. Nice bartenders. Never had Korean bbq before so that was an experience. Not a lot of veggie options. That..."

pj Pellegrino

"Lots of tables inside and outside. My coworkers and I got dinner here, and the service and food was amazing. Spicy fried chicken sandwich had a..."

Marlon Evangelista

"The food was pretty good. Slightly on the pricey side but worth it. We shared the burger, fries, chicken heart skewers, and poke. The poke had too..."

natalie tom

"Really chill place. I enjoyed it. Not too loud with..."

Shiv M

Cato's Ale House

85/100 (1400 ratings)

"Good food. Poor atmosphere. Way too loud for..."

No One Of Consequence

Alamar Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Accepts American Express

"Love the food....love the drinks. The atmosphere and the staff are wonderful. It was my first time there and I cannot say anything bad about this..."

Tina Ebojo

"Casual, fun, delicious dining. It's a mixed atmosphere of self service + some service. Drinks and oysters are brought to your table but entree's..."

Jen Tsui

"AlaMar never disappoints! Whether you go for lunch, dinner or now brunch - you’ll won’t regret what you order. My favorite are the Dominican..."

Lisamarie Goodman

"Great atmosphere and delicious food! We had the Ox Tail and Brussel Sprouts. Our waitress was very sweet and helpful. I asked a female employee..."

La Tanya Walker Wooley

"This is one of the most eclectic restaurants in Oakland where the food choices are excellent. Such a fresh relief from your ordinary burger,..."

Sabrina Titelbaum

"Look... that oxtail bowl?? [√] Also, they have a good rum selection, some I'd never even heard of. Love this..."

Kumi Rauf

"AlaMar is home away from home with better food! I love the delicious vegetarian options! Perfect place to gather after work and enjoy a delicious..."

Tami Fitzsimmons

"Everything here is delicious, even the rice (and to improve upon rice makes you pretty darn special). The flavors in every dish are meticulously..."

Favor Mitchell

"excellent food, I recommend..."

Jose A. Santos

"Moving to NorCal from the Chi has been an adjustment culinary wise, but dannnngggg!? This place is ok with me!! The Oxtails are so good that you will..."

Adela Marshall

"I came in yesterday with a good friend and we stayed for hours. Every single staff member made my dining experience fun and relaxed. The food was..."

Bella Lux Stella

"First time and food and selection was fabulous ! Can't wait to return to honey lemon shrimp..."

Dale Marie Golden MacDonald

"Came in for a private party. The food and the staff were awesome! Chef Nelson came out to greet us as..."

Hoa Hinh

"Great food, great bar, great staff & great chef. Go...you won't be..."

Darlene Byrd

Brotzeit Lokal

85/100 (2546 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great view, beer, food, and service, with a choice of patio or indoors. Veg and vegan options, which is rare for German fare. We’ll definitely be..."

Cathy Hughes

"Great food and beer!! Service and attention to detail could use some work (not enough staff watching the dining room)...regardless I came to eat and..."

Amanda Van Ostenbridge

"Really good German food, as good as Speckman's in S.F. that closed years ago. A very family friendly place and a good place to watch the sunset,..."

Karen Starr

"This is a long overdue thank you and shout out to Brendan, the manager, and also to the the chefs and wait staff at Brotzeit Lokal for the amazing..."

Jan Gillespie

"A tasty hidden gem! The sausages were awesome and they have a great beer..."

Matt Sherman

"An absolutely wonderful find... great food ... great service... did I mention great food? The beer selection is on point for German varieties and the..."

Jesse K Adcock

"Really great hidden gem in Oakland. With corn hole and big..."

Paige Elyse Carnwath

"Perfect spot to stop before an As game. Great food and extensive beer menu with an awesome..."

Cameron Bayley

"What an amazing venue for our team Oktoberfest celebration ... food was excellent, beer selection was great, and the owners and staff were awesome..."

John Callahan

"Great sausage and great beer . That’s all you need to have an excellent German restaurant. These guys got them both. Specially my favorite Fruh..."

Behrang Barzin

"Excellent spot with great German beer selection. Their homemade sausage is also very tasty, so you can have a great time on the water eating,..."

Otto Wright

"Found this little place by accident, driving around in the dark. It was closed. Went back the next day, and was seated on the heated patio, looking..."

Mary Mcglothlen

"Great place! The staff was very friendly and the food was..."

Chip Grimm

Original Pattern Brewing Company

85/100 (730 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

Honi-honi Bar

85/100 (1737 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were there in the evening to have a few drinks and listen to the band, not sure what it's like during the day. Drinks are great, prices are what..."

christine bowen

"We loved the location, atmosphere and drinks. We were told the only place we could order food was from UNO’s which shares the property. The food,..."

Joann Kerschner

"This place is great for the kids and adults. We went two days in a row. The first time was perfect. We sat outdoors within view of the play area...."

Matthew Brewrink

"If you are looking for a casual spot to relax, unwind and party with friends this is the place. This lake front spot is the perfect place to pull up..."

Lauryn Eadie

"The Honi is definitely an experience! Always packed, friendly staff and an overall great time! We go to see Undercover when they play, and they..."

Trina T

"Always stop at the Honi to grab margaritas and kick off vacation! Thanks for letting us Decorate for my brother's bday! Staff is..."

Matt Murphy

"Good music, great view of the lake, walked the docks and the lawn area. Took some photos in the giant..."

Brando

"Always attend Saturday or Sunday Concerts. Great small venue to enjoy music outside during warmer months. No table service, but bars are easily..."

Jeff Neubauer

"I've been coming here a long, long time. The service is always top notch, the drinks are delicious, and people watching is fun! I always make new..."

Bex

"Great place to have a drink on the lawn and listen to a band. Pet and family friendly. They butt up against UNO’s if you want a sit down dinner. ..."

Yvonne Miller

Alem's Coffee

"Best breakfast place I've been to in the Bay Area. The shihan ful (like a fava bean stew with savory veggies, spices and olive oil and served with..."

Brian McSteen

"The best breakfast place I’ve been to, food was served hot, fresh, fast ,and delicious. I wish I knew about it earlier I would’ve been getting..."

star of the galaxy

"The food is amazing and the service was on point. There are plenty of outdoor and Indoor seatings. I will definitely be..."

Rahmet Beshir

"Super accommodating friendly and great service. We had the signature coffee delicious and tried 4 different authentic Ethiopian breakfast and lunch..."

Julia Barrios

"Amazing spot. Go for their classical Eritrean/Sudanese food! The vibe is also amazingly friendly and chill. Lovely neighbors and super kind owners!..."

Sofia Chang

"Food and coffee are absolutely delicious, staff are incredibly friendly A wonderful hole in the wall that's a perfect stop, especially if you have..."

Charlie Gebhardt

"It feels like home country Eritrea. Great food and..."

biniam kesete

"This place is a can’t-miss gem! The food is delicious & the people are amazing. I’ve been so many times & never had a less than wonderful..."

Amy Dong

Valley Pub

"finally got a chance to try out Harvest and Ale! we ordered the steak tidbits and goat cheese app along with the burger and open faced slice steak..."

Sibel Aktas

"Went here for a nice dinner with my girlfriend. The service was alright, felt a bit judgemental? But whatever, no helping some people. The service..."

Arch

"First time here and it was so good!! I highly recommend it! Gemmie was a great server!! He was fun and down to earth, is go back for him alone but..."

Gina Amesbury

"Place was great. Food was amazing, all organic and local. Staff were awesome too and everything was very very timely. Only thing I thought was odd..."

Jonathan Lewis

"Overall positive experience. Not sure I would rush back but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to a friend. Great beer menu, limited cocktails, when..."

C. Row

"Harvest and Ale is a brand new Oakland restaurant serving a variety of dishes made with locally (relatively) sourced meat and vegetables. This is the..."

Kevin Dusenberry

"Really great staff and delicious food served in a reasonable time. I recommend you make reservations in advance, otherwise you may be placed on a..."

Peter Schwarzenbach

"We've been meaning to try this restaurant since they opened, and we're so glad we finally did. The vibe was somehow modern and nostalgic at the same..."

Erika Kao

Mariscos El Malecon

"Very good seafood. Great atmosphere and great..."

Cesar Enriquez

"My son my kids dad and i always come here when ever we get the chance when we leave sf or heading this ways I have NEVER been disappointed by this..."

Destiny Marie

"Outdoor seating is perfect for this time of year and it was a fantastic experience. Great service, great food, my friends and I got a slew of shrimp..."

Ileana Contreras

"Micheladas, shrimp ceviche is always fresh! I really like outdoor patio and the nice customer..."

Elba Mojica

"Really great food! First time here and I loved it! Great clean restaurant! Great music and nice waitresses :) Definitely recommend this..."

T C

"Some of the best seafood in Oakland period, if you like "Mariscos" then you'll absolutely love this place. Some of the freshest tasting seafood I've..."

Omar R

"Fast service. Good taste. Not enough food tor the price, but I think is worth it. Very friendly...."

juan chavez

"El Malecon has fresh, generously sized seafood dishes. It also feels like the local hotspot to be see and be seen -- a little karaoke and fun..."

John Lin

The Miranda

"I recently discovered this place while walking and trying to find a bar after me and my group of friends left a brewery. The place is really nice and..."

Pako Herrera Hernandez

"It seems small when you walk in front because you only see a handful of bar seats. You have to walk through the curtains to get to the main bar..."

Kay Bee

"SUCH A GREAT PLACE. Beautiful date night spot, the bartenders are all so nice and the house crafted drinks are..."

liz I

"Great and unique drinks. Decent prices. Bar tenders this night were not overly friendly. One seemed a bit..."

Tara Brady

"Love the vibe. Quiet and classy. Great place for dates because you can actually hear each other and keep a conversation going. Hubby and I frequent..."

Priscilla Tamayo, EIT

"Great vibes, great music, great drinks that weren't too expensive. Clean..."

Carlos Maldonado III

The Laurel Lounge

"Awesome neighborhood bar with coldest beer in town. Pool table and multiple TVs as well. Super friendly staff and..."

Andy Shutz

"They have a nice mature crowd! The drinks are simply amazing and its a very welcoming environment kind of like a..."

Shunda Mcduffie

"Great place for day drinking, or and nights. Wish they could keep the outside open after the pandemic is over, it's really nice! Love..."

Stephanie Newsome

"It's a fun place. Strong drinks, cool people. Pool table.. nice..."

Felecia Clemons

"Local Dive, my Pool/Billiards spot. Good Crowd, Lively on Fridays, Chill..."

Alan Samuel

"Quaint atmosphere good bartenders and great place to meet and make friends everyone has a great..."

Cedric Heard

"Best ever ! Great family owned bar . Always a great time here. Try 2101 club down the street..."

Jesse Gutie

"My favorite dive bar with pool and rough..."

Ralston Brown

Adesso

"Great neighborhood wine bar. Exceptional salame selection and lots of other small plate and sharable items. Happy Hour (they call it "aperitivo"..."

Stephan Meyer-Ewald

"The food is delicious! Menu variety is minimal so they can focus on perfecting their dishes. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente with a punch of..."

Katherine Lam

"i love this bar. Happy Hour is so nice and such a great ambience. Snacks come with drinks on the house. The grapefruit gimlet is my goto. the..."

Marisa Strong (mxs)

"Fun, relaxed place that seems to always find a way to squeeze you in for a snack and a drink. Salumi and other Italian treats await. Clientele seems..."

Rebecca Sherer

"Basically it's a really nice bar with high end italian "small food", or appetizers. If you want to sample a lot of different things, a good way to..."

Jay Bryon

The Graduate

"The bartender was awesome! He makes really good..."

Shelly

"Great little spot with good drinks, intimate feel, and cool staff. They also have popcorn and Sriracha. CASH ONLY..."

Joshua Resneck

"Pretty chill little bar. Came here on a down night and there were only a couple patrons, quiet atmosphere. Honestly it was just what I was looking..."

Forrest Spellman

"Drinks are cheap/reasonable and the bartenders do an excellent job keeping the creepers away. A man was making a female friend feel uncomfortable..."

Mark M.

"Fascinating use of old saloon doors in the men's room, making a small room even smaller. No big guy number twos. You know what I mean? Good whiskey,..."

Brian Weiss

"My favorite local bar. Cheap beer, great cocktails, knowledgeable bartenders, and free popcorn. Sports on tv, but not overly sporty place. Great..."

Sherrie Syd Sotoodeh

Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant And Pub

83/100 (2679 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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