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Best Restaurants in Oakland

194 restaurants analyzed · San Francisco Bay Area

Oakland has one of the Bay Area's most diverse dining scenes, with excellent East African restaurants, strong Japanese and Southeast Asian cooking, and standout brunch spots across Temescal and Piedmont Avenue. Prices run considerably lower than San Francisco for comparable quality. The neighborhoods around Lake Merritt and Jack London Square are where the best eating tends to cluster.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Desta Ethiopian Cafe A · Ethiopian restaurant, Vegan-friendly
• Commis A · Fine dining restaurant, Tasting menu
• Bardo Lounge & Supper Club A · Supper club and cocktail lounge, American restaurant
• Pucquio A · Peruvian restaurant, Seafood-forward
• Mela Bistro A · Ethiopian restaurant, East African
• Pomet A · Farm-to-table restaurant, Californian
• Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar A · Vietnamese restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Shewhat Cafe & Restaurant A · Eritrean & Ethiopian restaurant, Cafe
• Lucuma Kitchen and Bar A- · Restaurant, Bar
• Cafe Van Kleef A- · Cocktail bar, Bar
• T'chaka a Taste of Haiti A- · Caribbean restaurant, Haitian
• Belotti Ristorante E Bottega A- · Italian restaurant, Pasta-focused
• Obelisco Restaurant A- · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Daytrip A- · Modern creative restaurant, Natural wine bar
• Mujiri A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• Asmara Restaurant A- · Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant, African
• Zachary's Chicago Pizza A- · Pizza restaurant, Family-friendly
• The Wolf A- · Californian restaurant, Seasonal American
• The Sunday A- · Brunch restaurant, Korean fusion
• Cafe Romanat A- · Ethiopian restaurant, Vegan-friendly
• Lin Jia Asian Kitchen A- · Chinese restaurant, Asian restaurant
• Lo Coco's A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
• Cafe Eritrea D'Afrique A- · Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant, African
• Battambang A- · Cambodian restaurant, Southeast Asian
• Persian Nights A- · Restaurant, Persian
• Wood Tavern A- · New American restaurant, Bar
• ADMAS RESTAURANT A- · Ethiopian & Eritrean restaurant, Breakfast
• Lula Restaurant A- · Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant, Casual dining
• Zachary's Chicago Pizza A- · Pizza restaurant, Family-friendly
• Mr Liu Noodle House A- · Chinese noodle restaurant, Sichuan restaurant
• Seoul Gom Tang A- · Korean restaurant, Soup specialty
• Oakland Yard Wine Shop A- · Wine bar, Wine shop
• Popoca Oakland A- · Restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Homeroom A- · Restaurant, New American
• Mijori Japanese Restaurant A- · Sushi and Japanese, Seafood
• Guru Curry House (Oakland) A- · Indian restaurant, Curry house
• The Monk's Kettle A- · Gastropub, American restaurant
• Teni East Kitchen A- · Burmese restaurant, Asian fusion
• Vientian Cafe A- · Laotian restaurant, Thai restaurant
• Shan Dong A- · Chinese restaurant, Noodle house
• Mesa Maguey A- · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Chao Thai Cuisine A- · Thai restaurant, Casual dining
• Rio California A- · Casual restaurant, Lunch spot
• Ebiko A- · Sushi takeaway, Japanese grocery
• Mama's Royal Cafe A- · Breakfast and brunch cafe, American restaurant
• Lynn & Lu's Escapade Cafe A- · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
• Charm Thai Bistro A- · Thai restaurant, Asian
• Shimizu Cuisine A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• Cafe Dareye A- · Ethiopian cafe, Casual dining
• Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar A- · Wine bar, Wine shop
• Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar A- · Restaurant, Wine bar
• Ghost Town Brewing - West Oakland Brewery & Taproom A- · Brewery & taproom, Craft beer
• ACRE Kitchen and Bar A- · Restaurant, Bar
• Market Hall Foods Oakland A- · Gourmet market and deli, Bakery
• Original Pattern Brewing A- · Brewpub, Brewery
• Almond and Oak A- · Neighborhood restaurant, Brunch
• Shangri-La Vegan On Linden A- · Vegan restaurant, Macrobiotic
• Cambodian Street Food A- · Cambodian takeout window, Southeast Asian
• Ruby King Bakery Café A- · Chinese bakery, Bakery
• Plenty A- · Healthy cafe, Japanese-influenced bowls
• Saucy Oakland A- · Restaurant, Asian fusion
• Desilicious A- · Pakistani restaurant, South Asian
• The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant A- · American restaurant, Bar
• Brother's Deli & Co A- · Deli, Sandwich shop
• JAVI’S COOKING "Empanadas Argentinas" A- · Argentinian restaurant, Latin American
• Bay Grape A- · Wine bar and bottle shop, Wine store
• An’s Canteen B+ · Chinese quick-serve, Breakfast
• Woody's Cafe B+ · Cafe, Coffee shop
• Parche B+ · Colombian restaurant, Latin American
• Temescal Brewing B+ · Brewpub, Brewery
• Moo Bong Ri B+ · Korean restaurant, Asian
• Snail Bar B+ · Wine bar restaurant, Natural wine
• Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill B+ · Gastropub, Bar
• Wahpepah’s Kitchen B+ · Native American restaurant, Contemporary
• Portal B+ · Brunch & gastropub, Bar
• Jaji B+ · Afghan-influenced contemporary restaurant, Cocktail-forward
• MeloMelo Kava Bar B+ · Non-alcoholic bar, Kava bar
• MENSHO B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• Namaste Pizza B+ · Indian-fusion pizza, Pizza
• Clio’s Books B+ · Bookstore bar, Cocktail bar
• Nomad Cafe B+ · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant
• Gangnam Jajang B+ · Korean-Chinese noodle house, Korean
• Pizzaiolo B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria
• Taqueria El Paisa B+ · Mexican taqueria, Casual dining
• Lazeez Kitchen B+ · Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
• Yonsei Handrolls - Oakland B+ · Sushi restaurant, Handroll bar
• The Saap Avenue B+ · Laotian restaurant and cocktail bar, Southeast Asian
• The Star on Grand B+ · Pizzeria, Bar
• Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery B+ · Thai restaurant, Cocktails
• MAMA Oakland B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
• Mẹ Và Con Vietnamese Kitchen B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Casual dining
• Mägo B+ · Chef-driven tasting menu, Fine dining
• Lois The Pie Queen B+ · Breakfast and Southern diner, Soul food
• Pyeong Chang Tofu House Oakland 오클랜드 평창 순두부 B+ · Korean restaurant, Tofu house
• Cam Huong B+ · Vietnamese deli and sandwich shop, Takeout
• Chai Thai Noodles Oakland B+ · Thai & Laotian restaurant, Noodle shop
• FOB Kitchen B+ · Filipino restaurant, Brunch restaurant
• Marica Restaurant B+ · Seafood-forward New American restaurant, Seafood
• Jong Ga House B+ · Korean restaurant, Korean barbecue
• Agave Uptown B+ · Mexican restaurant, Oaxacan
• Marufuku Ramen B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• alaMar Dominican Kitchen B+ · Dominican restaurant, Caribbean
• Bird & Buffalo B+ · Thai restaurant, Asian restaurant
• Saysetha Thai B+ · Thai restaurant, Casual dining
• Vien Huong Restaurant B+ · Chinese-Vietnamese noodle house, Vietnamese
• Burma Superstar B+ · Burmese restaurant, Asian
• Tada Ramen & Yakitori B+ · Ramen and Yakitori restaurant, Japanese
• Champa Garden B+ · Thai & Laotian restaurant, Casual dining
• Leaning Tower B+ · Pizza restaurant, Takeout
• Ohgane Oakland B+ · Korean barbecue restaurant, Asian restaurant
• Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt B+ · Restaurant, Brunch
• Tin & Pig - Kang Tong B+ · Korean restaurant, Korean BBQ
• Co Nam B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Brunch
• Taqueria La Venganza B+ · Vegan Mexican taqueria, Tacos
• Drake's Dealership B+ · Brewpub, Beer garden
• Viridian B+ · Cocktail bar with Asian-inspired small plates, Dessert bar
• Rico Rico Vegano B+ · Vegan Mexican restaurant, Taco spot
• MLK Cafe B+ · Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant, Sports bar
• Mama's Boy B+ · Pizza restaurant, Slice shop
• June's Pizza B+ · Pizzeria, Casual dining
• Hesher's Pizza & Taproom B+ · Pizza restaurant, Taproom
• Philomena B+ · Pizza restaurant, Beer hall
• Pho Huong Que B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Pho restaurant
• Yoshi's B+ · Jazz club and Japanese restaurant, Live music venue
• Holy Basil Phở And Cocktail bar B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Pho restaurant
• Stay Gold Deli B+ · Barbecue and Sandwich Deli, Beer garden
• Fox Theater B+ · Live music venue, Concert hall
• Golden Lotus B+ · Vegan Vietnamese restaurant, Asian
• A+ Burger B · Burger restaurant, Fast casual
• Koffee Pot B · Breakfast cafe, Coffee shop
• KungFu Mala 쿵푸마라 功夫麻辣 B · Chinese-Korean mala spot, Malatang
• World Famous HOTBOYS Chicken B · Chicken restaurant, Fried chicken
• Shawarmaji B · Middle Eastern fast-casual, Jordanian
• Sideshow Kitchen B · Burger and wings spot, American
• North Light B · Cocktail bar and restaurant, Bookstore lounge
• Petit Cafe B · Cafe, Coffee shop
• Phởsho Dough B · Vietnamese restaurant, Pho restaurant
• Mua B · American restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Sobre Mesa B · Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Latin American
• Xingones at Fort Green B · Mexican fusion restaurant, Sports bar
• Cholita Linda B · Latin American restaurant, Cuban
• Homeroom To Go B · Takeout restaurant, American
• Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon B+ · Historic saloon, Bar
• Beeryland B · Beer garden, Burger restaurant
• Trueburger B · Hamburger restaurant, Fast casual
• bb.q Chicken Oakland B · Korean fried chicken, Korean
• Taqueria El Farolito B · Taqueria, Mexican
• Geta B · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• Amazona's Pizza B · Pizza restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
• Jo's Modern Thai B · Restaurant, Thai
• Mi Grullense Taco Truck B · Taco truck, Mexican
• Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack B · Pizza restaurant, Beer garden
• Hawking Bird B · Asian fusion restaurant, Chicken restaurant
• Pupusería Rosita B · Food truck, Salvadoran
• Cassave B · Mexican & Salvadoran taqueria, Casual dining
• Biryani Tika Kabab (برياني تكا كباب حلال)Halal Indian & Pakistani Cuisine B · Pakistani & North Indian restaurant, Halal
• Bagel Street Cafe B · Bagel shop, Breakfast
• Souley Vegan B · Vegan soul food restaurant, Vegan
• Aburaya B · Japanese fried chicken, Asian fusion
• Casper's B · Hot dog restaurant, Fast casual
• Comal Next Door B · Mexican counter-service restaurant, Taqueria
• Cafe Uccello B · Cafe, Coffee shop
• Tacos Guadalajara B · Taco truck, Mexican
• Rico Rico Taco B · Taco restaurant, Mexican
• Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen B · Brewpub, Taproom
• 7th West B · Bar and event venue with food, Outdoor venue
• Oeste - Bar B · Bar-restaurant with rooftop, Cocktail bar
• Dan Sung Sa Restaurant B · Korean izakaya-style restaurant, Late-night dining
• Rockin Crawfish B · Seafood restaurant, Cajun seafood boil
• doña B · Mexican-inspired restaurant, Counter-service
• Ahn's Quarter Pound Burger B · Burger joint, American
• À Côté B · Restaurant, French-influenced
• The New Parkway Theater B · Restaurant-cinema, Independent theater
• Millennium B · Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant
• Claremont Resort & Club B- · Hotel restaurant and lounge, Afternoon tea
• Sheba Restaurant -مطعم سبأ المطعم اليمني B- · Yemeni restaurant, Middle Eastern
• Cole Coffee Café B- · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant
• Wise Sons Jewish Deli B- · Deli, Bagel shop
• The Smokehouse B- · Burger joint, American
• The Melt B- · Fast-casual burger and melt shop, American
• Tacos Mi Rancho B- · Taco truck, Mexican
• Paradise Park Cafe B- · Cafe, Breakfast
• Hyphy Burger B- · Burger restaurant, Fast casual
• Clove And Hoof B- · Casual restaurant, Sandwich shop
• Hudson Bay Cafe B- · Cafe, Coffee shop
• Peerless Coffee & Tea B- · Coffee shop, Roastery
• Señor Sisig (Oakland) B- · Filipino-Mexican fusion, Casual dining
• Crepevine Restaurants B- · Casual American, Brunch
• The Punchdown - Wine Bar + Bottle Shop B- · Wine bar and bottle shop, Natural wine
• Fish King B- · Seafood restaurant, Fast food restaurant
• Cat Town B · Cat cafe and adoption lounge, Cafe
• IB's C+ · Cheesesteaks and burgers, Sandwich shop
• Kingfish Pub & Cafe C · Neighborhood pub, Bar
• Continental Club C · Nightclub and live event venue, Bar

Top Cuisines

• American — 43 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 15 restaurants
• Mexican — 12 restaurants
• Japanese — 11 restaurants
• Latin American — 10 restaurants
• Korean — 8 restaurants
• Pizza — 6 restaurants
• Chinese — 6 restaurants
• Ethiopian — 5 restaurants
• Italian — 5 restaurants

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