Soi4 is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

1. Soi4

7.5
5421 College Ave (btw Kales & Manila), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · North Oakland · 13 tips and reviews

Lauren Y.Lauren Y: Satays are delicious. Dishes are a lil on the sweeter side but the turnip cake appetizer is a must try.

Emilie R.Emilie Raguso: Love the corn cakes and turnip appetizers. Pad see ew -- so good!!

Lana L.Lana L: The turnip appetizer is great

Ramen Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

2. Ramen Shop

8.3
5812 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Rockridge · 133 tips and reviews

MurdochMurdoch: The service here is AWESOME! So is the food (though, the pickle appetizer is a bit overpriced.)

SFGateSFGate: The menu is compact, with a couple of appetizers, three ramens and generally ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Read more.

Frank K.Frank Kim: Pretty nice selection of drinks here, got the $15 Prairie Bomb! Stout, was excellent. The fried rice appetizer was awesome, and I tried the Veggie Shoyu Meyer Lemon Ramen, was pretty fantastic.

Shimizu is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

3. Shimizu

7.8
4290 Piedmont Ave (Echo), Oakland, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 32 tips and reviews

scott h.scott howard: Must try the pepperfin tuna appetizer. Damn tasty!

Jeff P.Jeff Pilisuk: Pepper seared-tuna appetizer is really awesome. Really.

Adrian S.Adrian Saechao: Best Sushi Restaurant in Oakland. Fresh Fish and Great Rolls

Battambang is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

4. Battambang

8.4
850 Broadway (8th st), Oakland, CA
Cambodian Restaurant · Chinatown · 18 tips and reviews

Frank K.Frank Kim: The sampler appetizer is awesome, and the soup with salmon filet was excellent. The staff here are so sweet!

Bella K.Bella Keda: Grilled Salmon. Grilled Lamb chops, fried rice. Everything I’ve had there is delicious. These are my favorite.

Diana M.Diana M: Get the crab fried rice. Simple, but yummy.

Forge Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

5. Forge Pizza

8.6
66 Franklin St Ste 100 (at Water St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Jack London Square · 93 tips and reviews

Phil S.Phil Sharp: Order lots of pizza and appetizers but avoid the salads and the apple crisp dessert.

Jonathan F.Jonathan Fleming: I love the three cheese pizza w/arugula salad on top and get some Brussel sprouts appetizers

G.R. M.G.R. Medina: Pepperoni and Sausage are made in house. Tried the sausage, excellent. Next is pepperoni. BEWARE ONION HATERS (red onions on almost everything even if not listed)

Bellanico is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

6. Bellanico

8.5
4238 Park Blvd (btwn Glenfield and Wellington), Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Glenview · 21 tips and reviews

Pacific UnionPacific Union: Love the appetizers and the pasta here. Try the duck.

Angela L.Angela L: Try the Trout With Clams And Citrus Sauce - Best trout dish ever. Flaky fish. Crispy skin, lovely citrus wash and the clams and bregula.

Amelia M.Amelia Mani: Everything was awesome, especially the burrata and the duck.

Bangkok Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

7. Bangkok Garden

7.5
5231 College Ave (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · North Oakland · 13 tips and reviews

Matthew W.Matthew Williams: Get the Meang Kum appetizer!

Ana B.Ana Breton: Put the Meang Kum appetizer in your mouth! And for the love of God write the address down next time.

Kat G.Kat Gaines: One of my favorites in Oakland. Good food, cheap, and delicious!

The Star is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

8. The Star

8.9
3425 Grand Ave (at Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Grand Lake · 62 tips and reviews

Cameron W.Cameron Wilson: Four of us shared a large meatball appetizer and a large Telegraph deep dish pizza. Amazing value, absolutely delicious.

Steve R.Steve R: Get the meatball appetizer. It will melt in your mouth!

K.C. M.K.C. Murphy: Amazing pizza - the crust on the deep dish is crunchy goodness. Excellent cocktails, great atmosphere, often difficult to stop by - make a reservation.

Shakewell is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

9. Shakewell

8.8
3407 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lakeshore · 36 tips and reviews

Neil B.Neil Buckman: Their quail egg appetizer is amazing.

Todd B.Todd Bria: A fantastic Tapas restaurant. Excellent food, wine and service.

Dan R.Dan Rosenbaum: Get the chicken and churros. Their play on chicken and waffles has just been on the menu for only a week, but hopefully it's a mainstay. Delicious!

Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

10. Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant

8.6
2442A Webster St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Central Oakland · 160 tips and reviews

Eve R.Eve Rickles-Young: Delicious food, cool atmosphere, eclectic decor. Try the crispy tofu appetizer!

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: Awesome spot. Pretty lively, with cool crowds and great food. Try the ribeye, the chicken Milanese, and the tuna appetizer.

Maggie S.Maggie Sheldon: The no-cheese mac and cheese is so good! I also love their bread pudding. Get a cocktail, share some small plates. I stick to the small plates vs. the entrees.

Millennium is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

11. Millennium

8.2
5912 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Rockridge · 110 tips and reviews

Amir k.Amir khella: Don't miss their oyster mushroom appetizer!

Crystal G.Crystal Gary: You must get whatever crusted mushroom appetizer they have on the menu, you will not be dissapointed.

Esther A.Esther Assaad: yummy vegan food and i'm not even vegan! get the fried green tomatoes and the roulade - mmm...

Brotzeit Lokal is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

12. Brotzeit Lokal

8.2
1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
German Restaurant · Embarcadero · 48 tips and reviews

Gabi K.Gabi Koch: Potato pancakes are crispy & delicious appetizers! Don't forget to smother them in sour cream & applesauce

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Beer Garden & restaurant right on the water, w/ happy hour specials, housemade sausage, bretzel and other treats, great German beer selection, even a custom Linden St. Brewery brew.

Nina L.Nina Lesowitz: You can dock your boat here and enjoy beer, knodel, and spaetzle

Jong Ga House is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

13. Jong Ga House

7.9
372 Grand Ave (btw Ellita Ave & Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Korean Restaurant · Adams Point · 57 tips and reviews

ᴡ T.ᴡ Tischler: Lunch specials for $8! Free refills on appetizers that are included in the special

Helen K.Helen Kim: Yum pork Bo ssam appetizer (with oysters)

Brian S.Brian Strauss: The Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap (#64) is my favorite healthy lunch in the area.

Spices! 3 is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

14. Spices! 3

7.8
369 12th St (Franklin), Oakland, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Phillip B.Phillip Bollinger: The calamari appetizer is amazing

Mike M.Mike McCaffrey: Cold sesame noodles and Silken Tofu with Flaming Red Oil is a great combination.

Warren L.Warren Lain: To the people complaining about chili oil and sodium: you might want to stick to your P.F. Chang's and Panda Express where the Chinese food is authentic.

Shan Dong is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Oakland.

15. Shan Dong

8.6
328 10th St #101 (Webster St.), Oakland, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 117 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Mansfield: The shrimp chow mien is tasty, bring a friend & order an appetizer to make a full lunch 🍤

M W.M W: Amazing handmade noodles. We tried ours chow-mein style with chicken, but the flavor and texture will stick in your head! Also had garlic string beans - lots of flavor - and Shan Dong dumplings (pork

Chris D.Chris Dadzitis: Upgrade those noodles to handmade fool. Read more.