Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Uptown, Oakland

🐍Ssstephanie • February 7, 2019Beautiful new Japanese vinyl bar inspired space in Uptown

Lisa R. • September 16, 2021Get the tomato cocktail. All the food is great - menu smaller so go with a group to try it all.

Neil B. • June 28, 2015Make sure to try the Dutch crunch bread. It's one of their specialties.

Staff Picks • July 2, 2014Unwind after a busy work day at the newly opened Drexl bar in the Oakland. The bar has an impressive cocktails list and 8 craft-beers on tap as well.

Claire S. • October 6, 2016Awesome focaccia bread with toppings (the kale and pesto was so delicious!)

Ronan F. • November 28, 2015Killer coffee (of course). They have beans from places like Stumptown, Chromatic & Counter Culture, as well as roasting their own.

Thomas G. • July 6, 2016Amazing decor with containers and reclaimed wood from the Oakland port. Plus yummy cocktails and cool owners! Oakland's best new (gay) bar...

Luis M. • February 28, 2016Love the Dirty South! Caramel swirl with bourbon and candied pecans!

Erkan S. • September 26, 2018A very cool cafe to stop by in Oakland!

Paul W. • March 21, 2013Verdejo, Albondigas, Cabbage Salad, oh my! Leave room for amazing Sherry collection :-)

Brian S. • 3 weeks agoPizza in the style of L'Indistrie in Brooklyn. The modern New York slice: crisp cup pepperoni, finished with a drizzle of hot honey. 👌

Aneilia M. • July 1, 2015food comes out FAST - you can barely make it to your seat.

zippy • January 9, 2020the fried chicken pieces and sandwich are delicious, the mac and cheese is the bomb, and the whole vibe of the place is great. everyone having a good time even at lunch on a cold day

Laurie D. • June 1, 2017The service is so friendly and the atmosphere is perfect for getting a little work done (oh and the iced Mocha is ah-mazing!)

Joe 🐘 L. • August 7, 2014Must try the churros with spicy dipping chocolate.

Brian S. • November 21, 2021Quite a variety of things on offer. I get chicken shawarma over salad, plus roasted cauliflower, fried eggplant and an extra chicken kabab skewer. Delicious. Great on Door Dash too.

Markeda C. • March 30, 2015Coffee is strong. Smoothies are the absolute best! Super thick and sweet. Good food. Donuts, pastries, and salads are always on deck.

Sonya • July 12, 2010Breakfast: Everything Bagel with cream cheese and veggies and sparkling apple cider. Lunch:veggie sandwich or hot pastrami - yummy oh and don't miss their cookies!!!!

Cameron W. • September 17, 2017Best Ramen in Oakland and perhaps the entire east bay. The tonkotsu broth was in the top 3 I have ever had (ippudo NYC, Diakokuya LA). The key is the intense browned pork flavor that comes through.

djs • May 7, 2017Pricy, but tasty (tad too salty). Phenomenal cocktails. Loved carnitas, chicken mole and fresh made tortillas.

Alex L. • August 14, 2011Best Latino theme parties on Fridays and Saturdays! With great drink specials!

Alex S. • September 28, 2020Great outdoor set up for social distancing and watching football. Buildings provide shade in the afternoon, so you're not baking in the sun.

Emily R. • September 3, 2014Garden Gimlet! Super refreshing. Packed almost every Friday/Saturday.

S S. • December 13, 2017That’s one of the best and elegant wine places I could ever imagine.. food, music and the California wines !!! 🎶👍🌺🌺🌺

John W. • November 24, 2019Spacious cocktail bar with Mexican food from Xolo nextdoor. When busy, go upstairs to the back bar & quieter patio. The stylized superhero-collage paintings & sculpture may disappoint hardcore nerds.

cami j. • April 27, 2021cute new spot with great service, excellent covid protocols and delicious cocktails and food. can’t wait to go back!

Adrian P. • February 23, 2017Big fan of the samosas if you're looking for a quick snack while wandering around this part of Oakland. The Chicken Tikka as a bowl with brown rice is a solid, well priced, tasty to-go meal.

Marlon E. • June 15, 2016Delicious and generous lunch portion for chicken teriyaki.

Brian S. • January 10, 2017An extensive "usual suspects" menu. Cheap lunch plates. Best reason to come here is to eat selections from the many live seafood tanks. Think crab, lobster, whole fish, and squid.

Pat T. • January 10, 2012Has comfortable seating