Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland

"Who knew my fav happy hour spot could turn into my fav late night spot? Dope food and drink selection with an eclectic crowd and amazing staff...."

Alex H

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Drake's Dealership

80/100 (1504 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beer, brunch, jazz - what else do you need? Place opened early on Sunday for brunch and I had the Pizzaquilles (breakfast pizza meets..."

Pete Voss

"Loved everything about this place. They have an awesome beer garden but we sat inside as the Warriors game was on. We were seated quickly. Mana..."

Debbie Nagle

"For all this sunny side of the bay stuff, there really is a dearth of outdoor eating establishments in the Town. The Dealership delivers a fully..."

Jack Lee

The Golden Squirrel

"The slightly subterranean vibe of The Golden Squirrel gives the place a cool that feels good on a warm Oakland day. The food is commendable and..."

Scot Merideth Peirson

"Super friendly owner and staff and patrons, too. Love the Warriors projected on the big wall. Cocktails and beer selection is extensive and good. ..."

Jennifer Kathleen Jones

"This place and the staff are awesome! The food was very tasty. I had the grilled salmon and fiance had the fish & chips. Both dishes were tasty, and..."

Doug Byron

"The service and food were great. I had the burger and it was perfectly cooked and juicy, fries taste homemade: yummy! Don't forget to try the fried..."

Anne Pagel

"Great vibe and excellent beer and wine options on tap. The Golden Squirrel is a revelation and will make this neighborhood great again. I also like..."

Mosheh Oinounou

"Stopped by today for lunch with a buddy. Will miss Barclays, but the Squirrel is clearly focused on their food. Great wings, and a delicious fried..."

Skip Fogarty

"Great vibe and food to match. It's the kind of place you could go for lunch or go out to after work. It's actually a good thing their liquor license..."

Aaron Samson

"Food was delicious. Great hamburger and I really enjoyed the wings. Big selection of beer. Very friendly staff. I will be..."

Debbi Kaplan

"Travis is an ace behind the bar and a world class hangover repair man. Go see him and get a bloody maria, extra hot! Good staff and great atmosphere..."

Jesse Hammer

"Really fantastic! Baby/stroller/high chair friendly. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and it was one of the best I've had. My husband said the..."

Sara Strickland

"I'm so excited that this location is back at it! Great staff and the menu is amazing! Customized bloody Mary's and great atmosphere! Can't wait to go..."

Julia Elizabeth

"Really incredible what you have done to improve the space. Really clean and cozy vibe and a great place to also watch a game in..."

Rick Judy

"Johnny was a great bartender! Went in after a rough day visiting at hospital all day and watched the Warriors on big screen handle business! Busy,..."

Bret Diehl

"Lively crowd and big screens for watching the game. Huge selection of fresh better on tap. Modern pub food that's both creative and satisfying...."

Miroslav Klivansky

"Fun place with lots of seating. Staff was nice, food was good. Wasn't dead, but also no crowded when I came in for dinner on a weekday. Looking..."

Jesse Hamburger

"Great service. I cannot emphasize enough how good those people are who work there. Good drinks,..."

Don Alcantara

"Delicious food. Fun & attentive service. Awesome..."

Shannon Sweeney

"We had a great time. The food was great, the drink choices were amicable. But the staff treated us like family. We had a great time, met some fun..."

Dan Clark

Segovia Tavern

Somar Bar And Lounge

"Chill vibe from 4pm to 9 pm then gets lively when the deejay starts up with the Hip Hop after 9..."

Lucien Remy

"The dance floor was crowded Friday night but the music was good and the drinks are cheap, good location in..."

Jessica Morales

"Pretty chill at happy hour but gets busy at night. Great place for dancing and hip hop music. They usually have a DJ. Feels like a lounge before it..."

Shari Davis

"Really chill place real cheap to get in but it’s always crowded on Fridays and..."

Iyanna Cunningham

"This place hands down they are the best positive atmosphere, The two family members are one of the best owners that I have known definitely a place..."

Mohamed “Sudabay” Ajaj

"The scenery, the DJ's, the vibe. Coolest spot to chill on a Friday..."

SouthWestLegacy

"One of the best places to meet new people and have fun. The drinks are Amazing and so are the Bartenders. Great atmosphere, you are guaranteed a..."

Annamae Anderson

"I had a good time. There was one weird bartender but I still had fun and enjoyed a nice strong double be margarita. 😁 Definitely going back on my..."

Brooke Blaize

District

"The beer is cold, the sports games are on and the food is the bomb. The wings are some of the best I’ve ever had and they have a great selection of..."

Cara Ashburn

"What a wonderful find while riding the back roads of Maine! Large selection of beers on tap, delicious food and a very personable bartender. The fish..."

lisa gomes

"Great wings! (Mule flavor) Great small bar..."

Brintin

"Awesome spot great food and super friendly people......"

Robert Serpa

"Great food Great people great beer. Just an amazing place to meet up!!! The wings are the best..."

Chris Brann

"I like how the cook thinks outside of the box and always has something just a little bit different. We had Irish Nachos!! Different from your regular..."

Sharon Akiyama

"Great townie bar. Good atmosphere. Actually loved the pimento cheese peanut butter burger I had. It was a special, so.. be..."

Karin Eichelman

"We go every Friday I am home! Wings are the highlight but I also love the pizza specials! Never had a bad meal or bad..."

Zach Osgood

Long Branch Saloon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a late lunch and it was really impressive. Great remodel, very nice waitress and food was really good. We will definitely be..."

Craig Gouker

"The Riverside a grill and staff were courteous, accommodating and extremely pleasant and helpful! I highly recommend it. The food is..."

evelyn Charity

"Place is great! Stayed at the hotel- Becky is one of the nicest , friendliest and sweetest people I could hope to meet while checking in- Her hotel..."

Jake Daniels

"This place was adorable, the owner Becky is a sweetie! The bar/restaurant is in the same parking lot and the food was delicious. Highly recommended..."

Crystal Boni

"Got a room for the night. The rooms are nice and clean. We walked next door to the saloon/restaurant to have dinner, and the food was good. Only..."

Tek

"First time there and accommodations were very nice, had dinner at their restaurant right next door and the steak and meal was very good, definitely..."

Craigcopple361 Francis1

"Much better than the Long Branch Saloon (previous establishment) Owners are very friendly and care about the..."

Nick Price

"We went to the Restaurant, it was our first time there. Our waitress told us it was sad because they had sold it and that Friday they closed the..."

Theresa Shiflett

"We found this wonderful restaurant by accident taking the scenic route back from Virginia to western Pa. It was a true delight! The service was..."

Bertie Moses

"I loved this place! It was super clean, and the owner was personable. I came in for a wedding, and they made arrangements for me to check in early so..."

Kiana Williams

"Nice place to stay and price is good. The room is clean and water get warm so fast. We meet the owner and she is so friendly accommodating us. They..."

JJ Edwards

"My husband and I was passing through and decided to stay here. My husband is a very big fan of Gunsmoke. We went to the salon and reserved a room,..."

Cindy Botkin

"Great accommodations in my brief time. Cozy room, nice hot shower with great pressure, wide variety of stations on the TV. When the hotel office..."

Matt Antis

"Rooms are updated, very clean (spotless), heater in bathroom anD very hot water. Comfy beds! Nothing but great things to say about our night at the..."

Audrey Vesely

"My stay here was perfect! The room was spotless and well put together. The bed was super comfortable and the owner was so ridiculously nice and..."

Stephanie Michelle

"Extremely Clean! Extremely Comfortable! This Motel is so above any of the Big Chain rooms I have Ever stayed in! Not to mention incredible Food in..."

Pam Winder

"4.5 4 of us were seated by a friendly face that mad us feel at home. The decor was warm and it had a saloon feel. The menu was well done. The prices..."

John Burgamy

"This place and the owner are amazing. Our cars transmission blew up 500 miles from home. We called her for a uhaul. And she helped us get a ride to..."

Mc Stretch

George & Walt's Sports Bar And Grill

Penelope

"Always enjoy talking with Johnny & Myra! Their drinks are good..."

Matthew Shiroma

"amazing comedy night. amazing drinks, amazing bar..."

Daniel Vito Bernahicks

"Amazing drinks, great service, relaxed ambience. Go..."

Mohsin Ali

"A cocktail-curious date will totally appreciate all the experimental handcrafted cocktails here. Cute, cozy, and intimate venue with super fun and..."

Teresa Tran

"Penelope is a hidden gem in Oakland. The cocktails are yummy, the bartenders always bring a smile to my face, and the environment is quaint and..."

Kim Hong

"Penelope! 100%! Bro! You come here and you're in!..."

Hayden Greif-Neill

"great bar, bartender and patrons. go meet some interesting..."

Elvis Mujic

"Best. Bar...."

Jessica Quon

"We found this place on a whim and we’re pleasantly surprised. The craft cocktails are excellent, full of flavor, and reasonably priced. The food..."

David Walton

"Very nice neighborhood bar. Our bartender for the night was Desmond, He was AWESOME! very delicious and unique menu and the atmosphere was beautiful...."

Nik !

"Did a stand up show on Wednesday there, It was very Oakland.... But I had a great time.. very..."

Pinaki Joadder

"I don't want to write this review, 'cause I don't want anyone to know about this joint. It is super chill, has some empanadas just in case, and the..."

G. Chris Griffin

"The drinks are amazing, and they have a reasonable happy hour. Oakland Heat (pictured) is really freaking hot! They are not messing around. Consider..."

Bakery of Doom

"Great local bar! Amazing cocktail list -any you drink you get it is going to be amazing. Also, staff is really..."

Ed R

"great location great staff great beer great ambiance no complaints thank you so much for the hard..."

bobby lawrence

"Great drinks, fun comedy night &..."

Alexandria Maisoka

Grand Tavern

"Such a fun place to hang out, the atmosphere to kick it with friends is perfect. The food is great, we got all the small plates, all were so good..."

Rebecca Claire Kucera

"This place is just so easy to hang out at! There are so many areas/rooms/vibes. Love it! Food and drinks are..."

Joy Colino

"It's in a converted house so has a cozy feel to it. There's a covered porch in back and patio seating out front for when the weather is nice. Seat..."

Andrew Chang

"We went for bunch. Staff was super friendly. No wait for a table. Food was delicious. They had a short rib hash special which was amazing, with two..."

Chiraag Patel

"Fun pub with great food, lively atmosphere and cozy feeling. Lots of character to the building and seating and covered/heated outdoor seating...."

Brandy

"Cool place. Everyone was friendly. It had the feel of an old pub; warm with good food and drink. Try the lentil soup, chicken and pickled veggies,..."

Richard Pagano

"Lots of veggie options in this English-style pub (5/5 green stars) This first visit to the Grand Tavern was not planned but worked out pretty well..."

James K

"Amazing food and creative beverages from the bar! Wonderful atmosphere with a really cool staff that makes you feel like “one of the cool kids”..."

Alison Lagi03 Kane

"Went here for brunch with friends and enjoyed the food. Has a cozy atmosphere and is worth a stop if you are in the..."

Jeffrey Fallier

"Solid brunch of lamb and potatoes with a poached egg. The biscuits were flaky and delicious. Coffee was ok, and came in a French..."

Brook Shelley

Drexl

"This a well rounded full service bar. Open every day until 2(ish). A decent beer selection. 3 wines on tap. A nice cocktail menu. Daily special...."

RJ Deckard

"Cool atmosphere, semi-friendly staff. Didn't feel rushed to "get out" after enjoying 2 drinks and stayed for about scrolling through a wikipedia..."

Montana Mendy

"Home away from home. A great place to meet friends and coworkers. The bartenders always come up with fun..."

Carla Guevara

"The place to be!!! Great drinks, good vibes...someone, please take me..."

Julie Jageman

"I love all the people in this space, nothing but love respect and great..."

Jason Rasheed Richard

"Great Chill Bar - great cocktails! Great bar tenders great vibe! did a fabulous job uncovering original bones of the building. If you're looking for..."

Elaine Hamblin

"Excellent crafted cocktails, if you are not sure what you want just ask for the "dealers choice" based on which spirits you prefer and you will be..."

Kevin Costella

"The babes on Wednesday are off the hook.... Like super..."

Julie Xanadu Figueras

"a great place to hang out wit friends. the drinks were very..."

Maishia Butcher

"Awesome Drinks! Awesome Staff! Awesome Owners! Great addition to Uptown..."

Steve Snider

"Drexl..."

Nikki Koz

"Decent drinks for the price. Some were a little too sweet for my liking. It tasted like I was drinking straight up sugar syrup with a hint of..."

Krystalina Rattanavong

"Oakland has a very strong cocktail culture and presence, and I love love love bringing people to Drexl to experience a creative, delicious, and..."

Emily J. Cunningham

"5 stars for the establishment and class that Drexl brings to downtown. 0 stars to the specific bartender who made me feel like trash for wanting..."

Danielie Dematos

"Went there to catch up with an old friend. Would also be a great first or second date spot. Drinks were impressive, John and Alex were great..."

Christine Katz

"We ABSOLUTELY love this bar. The staff & owners are so sweet and personable. I can hardly wait for Ms. Honey Daniels to start her drag show again. It..."

Jessee Ramirez

"Always a pleasure at Drexl! The bartenders are super knowledgeable and friendly, they make phenomenal cocktails, and overall the clientele are..."

Cyrus Nazarian

"Good spot. A little cramped but no worst than most downtown Oakland bars. The upstairs has a nice layout of couch, some tables and good spots to sit..."

Emma Anthony

"The shortstop from Jalisco is my go to drink. Really delicious. I like the vibe of this place and the back patio is great..."

Elizabeth Patton

Monaghan's On The Hill

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went for a private, catered event, but stayed at the bar for the game. This place is clean, well-organized, has great cocktails and food. They..."

LaMonica Esver

"It had a nice ambiance and decor considering it was in a remote location staff was friendly and helpful they even looked at the fireplace the food..."

Jesse Mcdaniels

"Great venue with great Vibes! Nice outdoors patio with wonderful outdoor seating and scenery that was equipped with heat lamps. The bar had multiple..."

J J

"My 1st visit and 🏆 BLACK OWNED👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 For the grown and sexy ONLY. This hidden gem, is perfect place to socialize, have a..."

Latisha Williams

"The variety of food and drinks are very good. I ordered the Chicken Cobb salad and it was amazing!! The staff is very welcoming, friendly, and..."

Chaya Green

"Our dinner was super good!! Steak and chicken fettuccine were amazing, and the fries were sooo..."

Lynsey Call

"Great service, food and atmosphere. Only draw back (we went on a Friday night) was parking but what's are you gonna do? Drive around till you find..."

Carolyn Backer

"I enjoyed everything on my plate!!! The catfish sliders and Buffalo cauliflower were my favorite 😋 the owner is AWESOME, The bartender Nicole..."

Latrina Robinson

Era Art Bar & Lounge

"Had a great time watching a free comedy show! Reserved free ticket in Eventbrite. Have to buy a $10 drink ticket. Best to get there early for a good..."

Cybele Lerman

"Cool atmosphere great drinks for a reasonable price and great service. Love that they spotlight local nonprofits for fundraising! Also they have this..."

Imani Spence

"Great ambience after 9pm for dancing, especially once the upstairs opens up. Don't arrive early like I did (around 7pm) and get caught up in the lull..."

johan cina

"I go here for a Meetup that uses the upstairs to hang out and chat. The drinks are reasonably priced, staff friendly, plenty of room, and you can get..."

Simon Waddington

"I've been living next to ERA for many years and never got to try it, for no good reason. There's often a line of people waiting for its club nights,..."

Hugo Pelland

"Came to a private event here, it's a great space, food environment, nice art, two stories, good for events. No food but good drinks and good service...."

Folasade Adesanya

"Really nice bar, they have very good cocktails and selection of whiskey. In addition, they also have art exhibition on the top floor, and stand up..."

Sergio Guadarrama

"It's nearly impossible to get a good cocktail at a night club on weekends. Not here! The bartenders were slammed but still able to tend to my very..."

Kaylena Jenkins

Valley Stables

"Great food, atmosphere, live music and the friendliest staff..."

Jessica Orsini

"Nice atmosphere. Good food with not just your usual Pub food entrees an appetizers. Service was friendly. Will be..."

Richard Angeli

"Class organization through and through, excellent food and great bartenders. Come here if you like being treated like family and having properly made..."

David Joeseph

"I don't want to tell you how great it was (and it was) bc then everyone will want to go. Great food, bar is..."

Mish Elle

"Wonderful and friendly, they make you feel at home! Good..."

Kathryn Anderson Viken

"Best bartenders in NJ and an impressive offering of draft..."

John Connolly

"The best place to grab dinner in..."

Dawn Bianchini

"Can't find a better custom pizza bar pie in..."

Sam Antoci

"Filet Mignon sandwich with sautéed onions was..."

Nicole Trotta Rossini

"Great food, great people, great..."

Susan Lane McLaughlin

"Update - according to the manager this place is sold and closed as of 10/7/19. Hopefully it will reopen in the future. Modest but decent beer..."

George Chrisbacher

"Always a good experience. From Riley's greeting to John's martini. Best burgers and specials. Staff are all wonderful, Andrew and Steve are always..."

Ginny Kondrat

"Excellent service, decent food selection, and pretty extensive draft list. Great place to grab a drink at happy hour or sit down for a..."

Dana Carrubba

"Great burgers, nice wine selection. Upstairs is quieter. Most patrons are polite but you may run into some heavy drinkers..."

Val Patel

Umami Burgers

75/100 (5793 ratings)

Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)

"Found a great spot for finishing my work day over happy hour. I sat at the bar enjoying a fantastic old fashioned (with bacon) while finishing my..."

Camilo Arango

"Outstanding food, quality service & bars staff, and truffle everything. please .LOL... Must must eat here if u havent already... This place is most..."

Mr. Orange

"Umami burger is amazing. The wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The burgers are of course delicious. There is a great Happy Hour menu..."

Kevin Chavez

The Legionnaire Saloon

75/100 (1521 ratings)

"This place is great for Karaoke 7 days a week. The sound is fantastic. Jason the owner, is friendly and polite. On Sunday, the KJ should remove her..."

Diva Lyfe

"I love this place! Great drinks and service and fun clientele. But please fire the karaoke lady she’s so annoying! definitely turned off the mic..."

Riley Heryet

"Good drinks, great acoustics! Fun! Only needs..."

Meghan Lawless

"..a dive bar. Seemed like pretty cool people at the bar and behind as well. For Oakland the drinks were reasonably..."

David Minniti

The Lodge

"Best food, atmosphere, crowd, bartenders. You can’t go wrong with this neighborhood bar. Dog..."

Tessa Jorgensen

"This place was so cozy and cute. They have such a great selection, the bartender was on it and very friendly. The drinks were so good, will be back..."

Dannielle Guerrero

"Love this divey neighborhood joint! Audey is the kind of bartender who makes you feel welcome even when it's packed. Not to mention, she makes a mean..."

Ron Thomas

"Great neighborhood spot. The bartender is rad and the drinks are solid. Free popcorn...add your own nooch. Sweet outdoor patio and general neighborly..."

Liat Wexler

"Wow. What a great spot to have a good time with friends. Love coming here, enjoying the outdoor patio, and the bartenders are the..."

Matt Esposito

"Great environment, cool people, good rotating food choices,, just OK drink..."

Adam Patrick Murray

"Very good drinks. They are serious about checking your vaccination status. Dog..."

Renea

"These guys are always awesome I don't ever stay cuz I don't drink but I do enjoy their popcorn mainly cuz they have brewers yeast that you can add to..."

Johnny Oakland

Fort Green

"Really enjoyed this place. Just a fun, relaxed vibe. Food side is outstanding, run by folks who used to have a pop up food stand & have settled in..."

Mike Bowe

"A really beautiful space in the historic downtown Oakland. I love the green tile outside. I was also impressed by the cocktails, they were really..."

Elizabeth Patton

"This place was soo nice, great food, the tacos were fresh and delish, love the options for non beer/liqour drinkers, I am a fan of hard kambucha, the..."

Jodi Cerney

"Neighborhood sports bar with ample screens and Xingones serving up some of the best bar food! The Xingones Fries are great, the Wings are fantastic,..."

Shawn Walker-Smith

"Delicious meals at affordable prices. The fried chicken - as a sandwich or with the waffles - is juicy and crispy. The homemade chips are a..."

Vick Liles

"Thursday and Friday nights there is an awesome bartender who creates one of a kind drinks. Food is good..."

deborah crew

"Great bar and delicious food. Good for a quick bite and a stiff..."

Michael Amos

Max's Diner & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Crogan's - Montclair

72/100 (1318 ratings)

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