Oakland, Alameda County, CA

Places to go in Oakland

25 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

ACRE Kitchen and Bar

Food & Drink

ACRE Kitchen and Bar

5655 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA

Ain't Normal Cafe

Food & Drink

Ain't Normal Cafe

5701 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA

Almond and Oak

Food & Drink

Almond and Oak

Market-fresh California cuisine & cocktails offered in a warm eatery with a cool warehouse vibe .

3311 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA

Awaken Cafe & Roasting

Food & Drink

Awaken Cafe & Roasting

Cool coffeehouse teaming its java with beer, wine, pastries & live music in an art-filled space.

1429 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Belotti Ristorante E Bottega

Food & Drink

Belotti Ristorante E Bottega

Neighborhood bistro offering elevated Italian cuisine & wines served in a chill space.

5403 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA

Bombera

Food & Drink

Bombera

3459 Champion St, Oakland, CA 94602, USA

Claremont Resort & Club

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Claremont Resort & Club

Landmark hotel dating from 1915 offering upscale rooms, plus pools, a spa & multiple dining options.

41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

Commis

Food & Drink

Commis

Open-kitchen experiments with unique ingredients to craft inspired New American fixed-price dinners.

3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

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Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

Expansive, multi-faceted beer hall & American kitchen with live music, ping pong & outdoor seating.

2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Delah Coffee

Food & Drink

Delah Coffee

420 W Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Kinfolx

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Kinfolx

1951 Telegraph Ave Ste 4, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

MAMA Oakland

Food & Drink

MAMA Oakland

A modern, welcoming nook serving seasonally minded, three-course Italian dinners & thoughtful wines.

388 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA

Mohka House

Food & Drink

Mohka House

2139 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602, USA

Mua

Food & Drink

Mua

Renovated, industrial warehouse offering eclectic small plates, cocktails & songs spun by a DJ.

2442a Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Quinn's Lighthouse

Food & Drink

Quinn's Lighthouse

Seafood spot in an 1890-built landmark featuring patio dining, marina views & a lively upstairs bar.

1951 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606, USA

Sana'a Cafe

Food & Drink

Sana'a Cafe

801 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

Food & Drink

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

Upscale eatery, one of a small chain, pairs a large menu of fish-focused fare with wine & cocktails.

2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

The Cook and Her Farmer

Food & Drink

The Cook and Her Farmer

Cozy, welcoming spot for Californian cuisine & wine with a seasonal & local emphasis.

510 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

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The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

Cozy, dimly lit restaurant dispensing American grub, wines & more in sultry, Victorian-style digs.

201 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

The Hidden Cafe

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The Hidden Cafe

Cozy daytime cafe in park-like surrounds with rotating weekend brunch offerings, plus pastries.

1250 Addison St Ste 111, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

Food & Drink

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

Basic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.

1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

The Wolf

Food & Drink

The Wolf

A charming neighborhood brasserie offering French-Californian fare & wine in modern, airy quarters.

3853 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

Tierra Mia Coffee

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Tierra Mia Coffee

Stylish chain serving Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus pastries.

2001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Timeless Coffee

Food & Drink

Timeless Coffee

Cozy cafe & full bakery serving house-roasted java & homemade vegan/vegetarian dishes & pastries.

4252 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA