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Cato's Ale HouseC+

3891 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 · Pub, Bar, American restaurant · Piedmont Avenue

Neighborhood ale house with a strong tap list, casual pub grub, lively events, and a patio; food quality is mixed lately but fries, pizza slices, and beers keep locals returning.

Why this grade

Cato's Ale House succeeds as a neighborhood gathering spot with knowledgeable beer service, appealing porch patio for people-watching, and loyal regular following. However, uneven food quality—with fries and pizza excelling but burgers and soups wavering—combined with recent consistency concerns limits its standing. Best experienced for drinks and events rather than as a destination for reliable kitchen execution.

One caveat: Kitchen consistency has dipped per multiple recent reviews

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Opening Hours

Monday11:30–23:00 Tuesday11:30–00:00 Wednesday11:30–00:00 Thursday11:30–00:00 Friday11:30–00:00 Saturday11:30–00:00 Sunday11:30–23:00
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