More of Oakland's Standout Tables
A deeper pass through the restaurants keeping Oakland in the national dining conversation, from buzzy newcomers to long-game institutions.
MAMA Oakland
Oakland, California
A modern, welcoming nook serving seasonally minded, three-course Italian dinners & thoughtful wines.
Home of Chicken & Waffles
Oakland, California
Popular, late-night eatery & bar specializing in chicken & waffles, plus other soul food staples.
Portal
Oakland, California
Stylish & innovative eatery with varied menu of bites, patio seating & bottomless mimosa specials.
Sushi Salon
Oakland, California
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Mama's Royal Cafe
Oakland, California
Retro coffee shop is a busy local favorite serving hearty breakfasts & lunch fare since the '70s.
Turo's Tacos
Oakland, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Pho 84
Oakland, California
Modest spot serving traditional Vietnamese pho & other regional staples in casual surrounds.
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
Oakland, California
Authentic Ethiopian eatery serves spicy stews with flatbread in a simple space with outdoor seats.
Montclair Egg Shop
Oakland, California
Veteran diner known for eggs Benedict, plus an eclectic lunch menu & a display of model trains.
Thai Taste Kitchen
Oakland, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
Oakland, California
Simple, cozy Ethiopian eatery serving a small menu of spicy specialties, plus tej, beer & wine.
Rush Bowls
Oakland, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant
Oakland, California
Traditional Ethiopian entrees & honey wines in snug, simple environs with outdoor seating.
The Monk's Kettle
Oakland, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.
Baja Taqueria
Oakland, California
Creative, market-fresh Mexican fare with Southern California influences prepped in a colorful space.
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
Oakland, California
Basic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.
Shan Dong
Oakland, California
Buzzing eatery featuring traditional Chinese staples in a bright, straight-up setting.
Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
Oakland, California
Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
Spice&slice indian fusion eats
Oakland, California
Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeout. Popular for.
Bar César
Oakland, California
Outdoor seating is a popular option at this restaurant & bar with Spanish-inspired fare like tapas.
Mr Liu Noodle House
Oakland, California
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Sun Moon Studio
Oakland, California
Service options: Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert. Popular for: Dinner. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance. Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee.
Ratto's
Oakland, California
Historic grocery store offering a deli with outdoor seating, imported Italian foods & gift items.
New Gold Medal Restaurant
Oakland, California
Casual restaurant for familiar & exotic Chinese dishes with vegetarian options & late-night hours.
Phở Ao Sen Restaurant
Oakland, California
Vietnamese eatery for a range of classic meals & bowls of pho in an unpretentious space.