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Shakewell

Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
Lakeshore, Oakland
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    Kristen L.
    "We thought the Calamari Nero was the tastiest bomba."(5 Tips)
    Tina D.
    "Fried chicken and churros with buttermilk syrup is phenomenal."(2 Tips)
    Ken W.
    "The eggs on chickpea cakes with Romesco sauce is excellent!"(2 Tips)
    Lani M.
    "so delicious and the croquetas are life"(6 Tips)
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  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    Megan AllisonJune 22, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Solid! The right spot for wknd brunch with the girls post-Hipline. Well-curated bar, friendly service, interesting Cal-Med dishes. Hits: poached eggs on falafel w romesco, avo toast. Misses: sikil pak
    Upvoted Mar 13
  • SFist
    SFistDecember 18, 2014
    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
  • SFist
    SFistJanuary 21, 2015
    The menu here focuses on the flavors of Spain, the Mediterranean, and North Africa, and features some perfect bacalao croquettes, delicious lamb kefta, and a quartet of paella-like rice dishes. Read more
  • Mandar M.
    Mandar MDecember 30, 2015
    You can customize the bomba. I love black rice but don't like squid so I asked them to make it with shrimp and chorizo. Don't forget the carrot habanero sauce !! Not hot more flavor !!
  • Fernanda A.heart icon on user image
    Fernanda AlvesNovember 15, 2014
    Great atmosphere, amazing food and drinks! Try the marinated grilled steak, you won't regret!
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussDecember 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Another example of a Spanish restaurant that has fantastic tapas and drinks but has so-so pallea. Stay the drinks and small plates and you'll have an excellent meal. Jamon croquetas were tops.
  • SFGate
    SFGateJanuary 13, 2015
    Try the poached eggs on falafel cakes or honey cakes topped with roasted fruit at this Mediterranean food spot. Skip the mimosa and order a Morning Glory fizz instead. Read more
  • Dan R.heart icon on user image
    Dan RosenbaumApril 18, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    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!
  • Lani M.heart icon on user image
    Lani MMarch 20, 2021
    The churros w syrup were so delicious and the croquetas are life changing! Highly recommend the patatas bravas and fried chicken also.
  • Pamela W.heart icon on user image
    Pamela WagnerApril 20, 2018
    The food was excellent! Excellent choice of drinks - red not too bold. Had the asparagus toast which was good, followed by the paella.
  • Ronan F.heart icon on user image
    Ronan Flynn-CurranApril 22, 2016
    Awesome drinks and food, recommended for brunch or a night if cocktails. Loved the ahi burger!
  • Marika H.heart icon on user image
    Marika HNovember 30, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Haven’t had a meal here that wasn’t flavorful and satisfying. My current favorite is the Brussels sprouts.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SApril 4, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great cocktails. All the plates were well-prepared and in perfect portions. Loved the ceviche and quail.
  • Frank K.
    Frank KimOctober 24, 2014
    Pass on the stuffed olives, and the bacalao croquettes were meh, but the falafel dish was fantastic. The clams & chorizo sofrito was ok. Cocktails were great here.
  • Ken W.heart icon on user image
    Ken WallisFebruary 18, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Brunch is very good. The eggs on chickpea cakes with Romesco sauce is excellent!
  • Kristen L.
    Kristen LumJuly 20, 2014
    We thought the Calamari Nero was the tastiest bomba. Worth the resulting Shar Pei tongue.
  • Barbara F.heart icon on user image
    Barbara FriedmanJuly 30, 2017
    Everything on the brunch menu is amazing, but the porridge is absolutely magical.
  • Abel G.
    Abel GuillénSeptember 13, 2014
    Great place to unwind and meet friends over Cucumber Salad, serrano ham and pork shoulder!
  • Todd B.heart icon on user image
    Todd BriaMay 6, 2017
    A fantastic Tapas restaurant. Excellent food, wine and service.
  • Fodor's Travel
    Fodor's TravelJuly 25, 2018
    As the name implies, well-crafted cocktails are shaken (or stirred) and poured with panache. Read more
  • Amy H.
    Amy HydeSeptember 24, 2020
    There’s outdoor seating now and the food is as wonderful as ever!!
  • Phillip W.heart icon on user image
    Phillip WhartonAugust 26, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Best French toast, scrambled eggs, potatoes...brunch here is amazing
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussMarch 29, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Best pandemic to-go cocktails around. Killer margaritas
  • Tina D.heart icon on user image
    Tina DAugust 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Fried chicken and churros with buttermilk syrup is phenomenal.
  • Carolyn F.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn FJuly 31, 2015
    Everything is good! Portions are small so order a lot.
  • Scott R.heart icon on user image
    Scott RocherNovember 23, 2016
    Bacon wrapped Medjool Dates with Chorizo.
  • Lili V.
    Lili VaSeptember 19, 2014
    Try the pisco sour drink and Bomba dish.
  • Neil B.heart icon on user image
    Neil BuckmanJune 28, 2015
    Their quail egg appetizer is amazing.
  • Laurie D.
    Laurie DalzellDecember 14, 2014
    Yummm. Bittersweet chocolate torte. #shakewell #datenight #apresprotest
  • elisaheart icon on user image
    elisaAugust 2, 2015
    Falafel without the chorizo is a good vegetarian option
  • Laurie D.
    Laurie DalzellDecember 14, 2014
    squid & ink bomba. Really good!
  • Jay M.heart icon on user image
    Jay MartinMay 27, 2015
    Breakfast egg sandwich and cocktails make a great brunch
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussFebruary 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great brunch!!!
  • Marshall S.
    Marshall St. ClairApril 2, 2015
    Bacalao Croquetas
  • Venkat N.heart icon on user image
    Venkat NagaswamyAugust 29, 2014
    Octopus. Lamb kefte
  • Chris L.
    Chris LeishmanDecember 18, 2017
    Terrible acoustics. Hard to hear anything.
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