1. Cholita Linda
9.3
4923 Telegraph Ave (at 49th St), Oakland, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Temescal · 97 tips and reviews
Matt Winter: Outstanding Cubano sandwich, the best fish tacos I've had in the Bay Area, refreshing aguas frescas, and superb customer service.
Serious Eats: A bright and pleasant spot for crispy and fresh fish tacos.
Anna James: Baja fish & Pollo al pastor tacos are excellent. Asado sandwich is yummy. And yes, don't forget the side of plantains.
Sonya: Mussels with aioli are sooo yummy! There a little pricey but worth it!
Dave Zissou: I suggest these wide array of plates, good Lamb cheeks, delicious Bone marrow, crispy Fried calamari, a Blackened cat fish and the always enjoyable Brussels sprouts.
Michelle Alexandria: Calamari is great to share (avoid eating the peppers unless you like spicy). Fried chicken and the po'boy crab sandwich are a must try!
Peter Castillo: The back truck makes fish tacos and overall its meat tacos are juicier than the front truck.
Gary Tsai: Get the fish tacos...it's on the secret menu. One of the top three taco trucks in east bay
crystal lo: we ordered the pescado, pastor, lengua, cabeza, and buche. all were delicious but the pastor was my favorite. can't wait to go back.
7. The Rockin' Crawfish
7.6
211 Foothill Blvd #B, Oakland, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Merritt · 27 tips and reviews
Desmond Rodgers: So far I've had great success with the crawfish, rockin rolls, and shrimp! Trying the crab tonight and expect to be equally blown away.
Lam Anh: So yummy! I recommend the crab with corn and yummy gumbo with okra!
Brian Strauss: A superb locals joint. Eat great seafood with your hands -- New Orleans boil style. King crab is killer. Friendly staff. Nearly as many TVs on the walls to watch games as there is graffiti.
8. Shakewell
8.8
3407 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lakeshore · 36 tips and reviews
Kristen Lum: We thought the Calamari Nero was the tastiest bomba. Worth the resulting Shar Pei tongue.
SFist: The menu here focuses on the flavors of Spain, the Mediterranean, and North Africa, and features some perfect bacalao croquettes, lamb kefta, and more. If you're a seafood lover try the squid bomba. Read more.
Eric S: Great cocktails. All the plates were well-prepared and in perfect portions. Loved the ceviche and quail.
10. Hapuku Fish Market
8.3
5655 College Ave (in Rockridge Market Hall), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · North Oakland · 7 tips and reviews
Frank Kim: The fish & chips are amazing actually, not the traditional battered-fried fish, and the fries are like these awesome cajun-style fries, but you can pick what type of fish, I got the petrale sole.
Kait Gaiss: In Rockridge's Market Hall, come here for the freshest catch of the day, fried up in a sandwich or with fish and chips, ceviche, and oysters on the half shell on Sundays.
Brian Strauss: Nice boutique fish market. Helpful staff and a section that goes way beyond salmon and tuna.
Alice Ferris: Try the Omakase Nigiri - Maguro (tuna), Tai (red snapper), Sake (salmon), Hamachi (yellowtail), and Kani (crab)
Joseph Rosenfeld: The Brussels sprouts are such a great starter that we indulged with a second order. Both our meals were delicious [sea bass and lamb loin].
Les W: Try the Kurobuta Prime Pork Loin & Cedar Plank Grilled Scottish Salmon
John Bobeldyk: Get the shrimp bisque if they have it on special, it is to die.
Brock Hughes: The crab cake eggs Benedict is probably the best thing I've ever eaten. Especially when paired with a Bloody Mary.
Nino E: Crab Benedict and Bloody Mary's are excellent at this quirky little ex-brothel. Never too long of a wait, can get a little cramped inside but there's ample outdoor seating.