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Plum Bar + Restaurant
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar and New American Restaurant$$$$
Uptown, Oakland
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Perfect blend of high quality and low stress. Relaxed environment, and great execution from full dining to casual bar menu. Excellent cocktail list (especially the Penicillin) and drink specials.
Adrian PhillipsNovember 22, 2015Grab a seat at the bar and get some Brussels Sprouts to begin. The cheese burger with smokey fries was excellent. Carefully crafted cocktails are absolutely worth it if you see something you like.
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandMay 30, 2014Ume is creative Northern Californian cuisine, using Japanese ingredients -- one will enjoy the food more if not expecting authentic Japanese cuisine. Like the tasty Umeboshi-glazed pork ribs.
- Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandMay 30, 2014The BBQ chicken thigh with yuzu kosho is perfect. Cocktails are fantastic, try the barrel-aged Ember. Ramen needs lots of work, and won't satisfy ramen fans for $17, yet.
Annica MaeOctober 26, 2015One of the best burgers I've had in the bay area. Make it a happy meal with a shot of whisky and tap beer for $25. You can't go wrong.
Aaron MasonApril 19, 2013The drinks are amazing and the atmosphere is very cool - it's a shame the balls-loud gangsta groove is drowning out any chance of a conversation...
Ryan LeggettNovember 19, 2013The falafel flatbread was amazing, but stay away from the mac n' cheese - it was no good. Be sure to order a beer and a shot combo to get the most bang for your buck!
Brian StraussOctober 15, 2014Love the "Happy Meal". Great burger. Excellent cocktails. Not a great sign for the business that the two formally distinct menus were merged into one.- Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandJuly 5, 2012Selected as one of the 2012 Bay Area's Top 100 Bars by the SF Chronicle, in the Cocktail Masters category.
- Dine on exquisite fish and chips, order the penicillin cocktail if you're a scotch fan, and grab the "Happy Meal" if you're on a budget.
Tasting TableNovember 15, 2014If you're looking for the perfect Sunday night dinner, head to Plum Bar and order the Adult Happy Meal (a burger, fries, beer, and a shot). It's only $22. Read more
William EdwardJuly 1, 2018Great atmosphere and very good drinks. Snacks aren’t bad either. Give them a try
Daniel is going yet another new direction. Annoying for regulars. He says Japanese food like this is what Oakland wants. We shall see. Try the fried chicken and ramen. Delish.
Jeffrey BarrettNovember 14, 2015Braised short rib with warm smoked potato salad is fantastic. Rib has some kind of tasty glaze on the outside. Ridiculous.
Meghana DharOctober 5, 2013Sceney bar...awesome ambience. Get the tequila cocktail with house made habanero liqueur...epic if you like your drinks spicy!
A happy meal for grown ups—burger with a beer and a shot. Oh and deviled eggs. And a real nice boulevardier.
Megan AllisonOctober 29, 2016Dat 🍔 tho. Wait 45 min for it and it's a little salty but it's just the thing with barrel aged cocktails and chill waiters
suzanne 🌶August 18, 2017If I lived closer, I would make this my go-to. The menu and poetry is delightful.
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012Thoughtfully crafted cocktails that change with the seasons are the name of the game, carefully balanced and made with top-notch ingredients.
Kay MDecember 2, 2013Love their Manhattan Aged cocktail, Buffalo fried chicken sandwich and deep fried brussels sprouts - yum.
Kelsey CarySeptember 30, 2013Such a great spot for cocktails. Nice atmosphere and seasonal drink menu which is always appreciated.
Paloma was tasty and strong. Me and 3 friends got it and 2 of them couldn't finish it 😅
Markeda CottonhamMarch 30, 2015Intimate set up, nice lighting. Good food, cute drinks. I enjoyed their lemon drop.
Barbara IversonJune 17, 2014They make their Manhattan's and bottle it. The place had a Brooklyn before it became too stuck-up feel to it.
Tânia RaposoAugust 4, 2013Really great cocktails. From the ones I tried the carrot Moscow mule was my favorite.
Jenny HunterDecember 24, 2014Biscuits & gravy, Mac n cheese, meatballs, wings, brussels sprouts ... Get them alllll!
TheDLNovember 15, 2014The Ember. I had 3. Bourbon, campari, calisaya, sweet vermouth, PB sassafras bitters.
Marcelia NavaAugust 7, 2013Burger is great, not greasy. Falafel delicious, too. Very nice staff. Chicharron lacks flavor.
L UDecember 29, 2017Decent food, crazy spicy house ginger beer. Good for a cocktail and a tinder date.
- Jason JamesJuly 30, 2014Simple yet brilliant Japanese-inspired Californian small plates from Daniel Patterson.
cami j.April 15, 2016the food and drinks were good, but the service was not great. the bartenders were kind of rude, which was a bummer, cause the food was pretty good and they had a great drink menu.
- Ashley MowreyNovember 21, 2014It has potential but it's expensive and the food you get isn't justified. $12 for a veggie burger without fries? I don't think so. Very Limited wine list and beer list, which ultimately turns me off
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
(510) 444-7586
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