The best Restaurants in Oakland ranking of January 2025
2166 restaurant menus in Oakland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Most certainly a down home Maine experience! If you're looking for a great breakfast place with great prices and great service, than you've found it..."
Paul Barnes
"This is what I think of when I want great diner food. Always packed. Remember, cash..."
Andrew Harmon
"They are fast and efficient! The person I went with loves burnt toast with runny eggs. Believe it or not, it can be difficult to get that combo right..."
Julie Packard
"Best diner for miles. Delicious comfort food. Delightful servers and staff. Each of our foursome ordered something different, and no one was..."
Connie Bentley
"Sooooooo good! Friendly and fast service. Always excellent food. Worth the wait if get there when it's crowded which is often. Best raisin toast..."
Amy Ellis
"i have always came to this place ever since i was little and im 13 i went with my papa and his friend i loved the food..."
Cheyenne Otis (SMS)
"Always great service and fast turn around. Friendly people providing a fantastic experience. Best breakfast place in the..."
Bill Bray
"I didn't have to wait to be seated and breakfast was tremendous l would go there for breakfast every..."
"Came here on a weeknight with a reservation but probably didn't need one because it wasn't super busy.
My friend & I started with the pork belly..."
Michael Almason
"I was taken here for my birthday. I'll be back -- the place is a knockout. The staff is delightful, the drinks are well made and delicious, the..."
Robert Eliason
"Best Ribeye I've every had (not hyperbole)!
Went here for a birthday dinner and everyone was impressed with their meal. The Bourbon Burger was..."
Aaron Young
"Came here for my ninth wedding anniversary dinner....oh. My. God. The ginger beer brined pork rack was PHENOMENAL, and it paired PERFECTLY with the..."
"My family lovingly know this park as "Spinny Park"! Bc of the fun spinning play structure. Always tons of kids to play with and friends to make. Good..."
"What a great place in so many ways! The location is kind of sneaky awesome, great art on the way in. The space is really well done, I love the..."
Teresa Trueba Embree
"The fries, onion rings, happy hour oysters and korean tacos are really yummy. In addition to the food, service was excellent. Even when it was super..."
Tina Ebojo
"Thoroughly enjoyed our tapas. We had 2 orders of each of the Bigeye Tuna Poke', Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Fried Softshell Crab Baos & Roasted..."
Rosie Rosario-Mendoza
"Shh. Don't tell anyone about this fantastic, hip af underground place that serves crazy delicious Asian fusion, pours great drinks from a leeeenghty..."
Beth Harris
"Whoa. Found this spot on FindMeGF App...was not expecting a hipster spot. Food was awesome! Loved the vibe. They did an awesome job in creating a..."
Jen Komaromi
"This place is so cool is it a night club or a restaurant ? No it's a night time restaurant such great food and atmosphere. Say no more go check it..."
Karalyn Brindley
"This was my first time here as it was the venue for my company's Christmas party. Drinks were strong, food was..."
Michael Montague
"It's a beautiful surprise chill place. Delicious food. Exciting drinks (as I was told and trust me, these friends are very oartuculateithbtheir..."
Gina Ocampo
"Food and drinks were both delicious, and the ambiance was great for a late-night Halloween dinner. 🎃..."
Auros Harman
"Great food, lovely craft cocktails and cute decor. A tad loud but that's okay. I will definitely come back with my fellow..."
Stephanie Crowe Patten
"Brunch is insanely delicious. Sourdough pancakes with smoked mango, Bao with egg and bacon, juicy fried chicken with perfectly spiced waffles. Plus -..."
Kate Klingensmith
"Great service, food and drinks. Big place... groups or on a date. They hot the nail on the head with this place. A much needed..."
Jeanine Ciecko
"I love this place , and it’s used to be so much fun . We did came here for early happy hour so it was empty but did got filled up fast. The staff..."
Nadè Bozhinova
"The resturant and bar are seperate, both are great.
The resturant was laid back and had many delicious food options. Servers were quick and..."
Emma Anthony
"I had a really good time with a group of friends that hadn't gotten together in sometime. It was easy to get into the building, (no masks required at..."
Brian
"Different eating experience...you cook your own....in a good way..."
Khalil Attiba
"The bar is really cute, fun decorations. Nice bartenders. Never had Korean bbq before so that was an experience. Not a lot of veggie options. That..."
pj Pellegrino
"Lots of tables inside and outside. My coworkers and I got dinner here, and the service and food was amazing. Spicy fried chicken sandwich had a..."
Marlon Evangelista
"The food was pretty good. Slightly on the pricey side but worth it. We shared the burger, fries, chicken heart skewers, and poke. The poke had too..."
natalie tom
"Really chill place. I enjoyed it. Not too loud with..."
"Love the experience, the yellow curry was delicious, LOVED the flavor. The cocktails?? Amazing, the taste, yummy, the presentation? Gorgeous 🥰..."
Dannielle Guerrero
"This was our first time here and it was pretty busy so we sat at the bar. The drinks here are amazing! We got the Hella Daisy and Lemon Grass Negroni..."
Marisa Loera
"We love Saap Avenue! The food and drinks are always good. We especially like the highballs, chicken rice, chicken wings, Panang curry and Khao..."
Frances Thai
"Love the food, the hospitality, and the drinks. Will definitely come here again REAL soon!! Everyone should come here and support local business..."
Jacque Lindeman
"Food was good service was great. We had the green curry with chicken and a second one with tofu. Also the wing..."
StiLL Ro
"The Perfect Place for well done foods after a busy..."
Diana Backinoff
"The best panang & red curry in the neighborhood - love the vibe, the drinks and the food. A little pricey but definitely worth it for the quality +..."
"A local favorite!! Generous food servings at reasonable prices. Last night, they had a mango margaritas special, and it was tasty!! They have dinner..."
Dave Betz
"Really good Mexican food. Went here with my family and we all enjoyed our dishes. I got the Chile Verde (with chicken) and it had a great tomatillo..."
K Swinton
"This was our first time here. The food was excellent. The vegetarian menu had decent options. The food was tasty, although the rice was a bit bland...."
Alan Silva
"I ordered the passion fruit margarita on special. It was awesome!! We also got bean dip, cheese enchiladas, and a California burrito. Excellent..."
Crystal Rugg
"Two adults had a really nice dinner here on a Thursday evening in mid-June 2023. Our server was pleasant and the food was served quickly. Lots of..."
Chris Hupf
"Excellent vegetarian options. Excellent service. If visiting swallow falls or deep creek this place is a great option for vegetarian..."
Vijay Chandrashekar
"Food delicious & selection without equal. Small but roomy quiet dining area, well lit, comfy seating, & super personable staff. Parking close to..."
Faith S
"Food was delicious, very hot, and didn't take to long to come out. Would definitely come back to thus place..."
Kirb Witmer
"Visited here tonight for the first time at the suggestion of a friend. We were so pleased. I loved the atmosphere, the service and of course the..."
Charity Moore
"Always a great place for Mexican food. If you are near Oakland, it's definitely worth giving it a..."
Thomas Grobicki
"We came in for some appetizers and desserts. We had the fiesta fries, 7 layer dip, and apple churros. They were all delicious. We especially loved..."
RS P
"Food was delicious! The service was..."
Kathleen Levering
"Good food and friendly staff. Definitely you get your money worth. I had to take half of it home with..."
Anita Britner
"We enjoyed our lunch. Salsa was..."
Myra Schink
"Great food and service and atmosphere! Jose totally took care of our group of 10. Food was delicious and came out fast! And they all have a..."
"The pizza was amazing there was many toppings and my kids loved it! Five stars!!!..."
Cosmic
"My husband and I are from Colorado, spending the weekend in Oakland. We don't have a Pizza Guy's out there. It was late night we were hungry but too..."
"4 words: Blue Fin Lover’s Roll. If you come here, it is a must order. It is now my favorite sushi roll to date. It’s got black truffle pate and..."
Aakash Raghubansh
"Everything was awesome. Sake was really good. But the best for me is Sashimi. The best sushi in town ever. Love it..."
Fonne SP
"Great service and ambiance. Sushi was good, not great, but well presented. Relatively small amount on the..."
Adam Roberts
"Big menu. Sushi were great!! Everything was..."
Almira Rise
"Beautiful patio (covered, heat lamps, clean!) and delicious food. Portions were generous and the fish is FRESH. Went on a Sat night around 7 and it..."
Karen Chin
"This place serves really good sushi. Love the presentation and the outdoor dining is spacious. It does get a little cold in the evening time, but the..."
Joseph Buenafe
"The patio is beautiful, lovely set up for a dinner with your sweeties.
The service was pretty good and food too notch.
The chef's sushi combo and..."
Sergio Guadarrama
"Second time dinning here. Loved every hot plates, sushi, and sashimi we ordered. Definitely one of the best spot in Oakland, and dare I say, one of..."
"I've been coming here for years and the food is the bomb 💣 . Over the years the taste has been consistently delicious 😋. I always order a wet..."
Kiana Black
"Have ordered catering from Los Comales each year we have had our graduation in person over the past 5 years. Food is amazing, often I've had family..."
Joseph Gardner
"The most awesome Super Wet Burrito you will ever try!!! Best in the Town, hands down!!!
After eating this you might think, this is the only way to..."
SYB King (HellaHellaFresh)
"The cheese enchiladas were delicious!!! I ordered it with pinto beans and rice and the beans were perfect. I will definitely come back to try more..."
Elizabeth Cardenas
"The best Mexican food I've had since living in San Diego. I just wish they were open more hours so I could come more than when I happen to be in the..."
Jake B-M
"The best all around burritos enchiladas tacos beans rice shrimp spinach tortilla
very impressive never had any complaints been going here for over 20..."
Wodie Chatman
"One of my favorite restaurants! The best ground beef tacos and wet..."
virginia jones
"Great food I order Super Nachos and my girl order a Tongue Super Quesadilla. I recommend the nachos but my girl said the Quesadilla was bad. The..."
"This newly renovated place is so warm and cozy. The food was impeccable. Absolute value for money. We ordered fresh rolls, pad Kee mao and green..."
Pranjal Dixit
"I ordered few staple dishes so i can fairly compare to other local Thai places. I liked the service, there was no wait. I ordered shrimp basil fried..."
kirk iliev
"Well this is definitely the best Thai food I have had in the Bay Area. And I really love the place across the street from my house. But the flavors..."
Rayah Jaymes
"This is the first time I try Orchids Thai's food. And it was so good!! Ordered takeout, but hope to someday go eat inside, the place looks so cute! I..."
maya martín
"This place is adorable and the food is delicious! Drunken noodles adequately spicy..."
Zadie Oleksiw
"Stumbled on them just as they were closing at 3 in the afternoon setting up for dinner. Graciously let me in and fed me a wonderful Garlic Pork with..."
Michael Leister
"So on this day my dad and his girlfriend picked me up for a early dinner. The other Thai restaurant a few blocks down was closed so we decided to..."
Hugo R.
"They changed owners after forever. Used to be Lotus Thai. I am a creature of habit and really liked the previous place. I was pleasantly surprised..."
"Went here for brunch, staff were really friendly and accommodating. We had a steak and the « El Rancho » dish, which both were alright. The..."
Carmen Pereira
"This is a great local cafe with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff that always make you feel welcome. The food is tasty with fresh ingredients, and..."
Chelsea Halliwell
"Breakfast is tasty with good portion. Nice outdoor seating. Great friendly..."
Annette L
"My favorite neighborhood eatery for breakfast. The patio is such a pleasant place. The staff is very attentive and the food is fantastic! Great place..."
Brian Auerbach
"Great coffee, foods, and reasonable prices. Staff are friendly and..."
Nick N
"Great coffee, baked goods and breakfast. Love going there thru the..."
Al De Bella
"Ok, whenever I see shrimp on the menu. I have to try them. Having lived in the real southern states of Florida and the like have spoiled me about the..."
ron sparks
"This place is an absolute gem. Whenever I'm visiting friends in Oakland we stop here for lunch or breakfast. Their omelettes are perfectly prepared,..."
"This is a great, spacious, and clean location. Yes I like to scoop my burrito bowl into a separate bowl and then eat..."
Li Khan
"Came here on 3-22-20 for lunch. This was during the shelter in place order for California.
Had a carnitas burrito with pinto beans, rice, cheese and..."
Ken Wong
"Not rating for the quality of the food in comparison to Mexican places... Everyone is aware that Chipotle's products do not match the quality, taste,..."
"So yummy. One of the best pork dumplings. ADA wheelchair accessible. Good ramen, nicely sized. Friendly..."
Sherrl Carpenter
"This place is pretty cool. Love the atmosphere and how the place is made. The Ramen was good, the karaage is okay but the gyoza is..."
Marco Lat
"This place is amazing. My son kept saying we need to try this place next time we were visiting in the Bay Area so we did during our last trip. Wow. I..."
Darin
"Some of the best ramen my girlfriend and I have ever eaten. Awesome service and great food! What more could you ask for. Will definitely be..."
Dale Johnson
"I've been here three times in the last month. First alone, the second with a coworkers, and thirdly With Friends each time I've been impressed by the..."
Essandra Gilbeaux
"Best ramen spot in downtown Oakland and one of the best spots in the Bay Area. My go to is the pork miso ramen, broth is so tasty and the pork is..."
Andres Garcia
"We were surprised how good the sushi is here. The ingredients tastes so fresh. The happy hour is a fantastic..."
"Nice team members and try Fruity Rocks from their secret menu!! You will not be disappointed. (Unless you are allergic to..."
Miss Kay
"Love this place, clean, outdoor sitting ( no indoor tables) it's small so when they get busy the line tends to go way out the door. The staff is very..."
Chelsea Buffey
"Very lovely staff working at this location! Without going in to too much detail, I was feeling lightheaded during my visit and they actually went the..."
Charlotte Howard
"The juice is great! Plus, you can have different kinds such as mango, bananas, apples or even a mix of..."
Eve Longuele
"Jamba Juice is a chain smoothie place that offers a ton of different flavors. This one is pretty good and in a nice location near Starbucks, Safeway..."
Chuck McIntyre
"I go to this location often and there are two men there that have worked there for a long time, one is Asian or the other is African American, I'm..."
"Amazing shop with a more amazing owner. I travel a lot and particularly look for sandwich shops when I go to new areas, this has been the best yet...."
Shawn Collins
"Saw this on a list of top places to go in the Bay area and it did not disappoint. I've had 3 sandwiches already; tuna melt, meatball, and pulled pork..."
Kyle Robert Terry
"Best sandwiches I’ve ever had in my life…and I don’t even normally like sandwiches! I find myself constantly craving them.
The man working..."
Shannon Taylor
"I was walking down the street semi hungry and walked past this place I had to backtrack the smell coming from the cafe was just sooooo good!!! I’m..."
Natalia
"Dear god, food was delicious. Cuban inspired sandwich, in which the pork was almost like a Carolina vinegar based pulled pork style. Very unique and..."
Albert Hinman
"Delightful cozy little shop next to the Grand Lake Theater, friendly service and a delightful atmosphere. I ordered the meatball sub and it was..."
Josh Calvert
"Wicked deliciousness . Super lovely staff.
ℹ️cash..."
Aj Froman
"Gerry is SO sweet! All of his food is made with love. I’m vegetarian so I get the veggie panini no cheese.. it is soooo tasty! I go there all the..."
"Great food and service! Loved the pastas and my fellow diners loved the pizza. It wasn't crowded, but it was a Tuesday evening. I hope this place..."
Keavney Klein DeClouet
"Enjoy our Christmas party there. Food was great and the drinks......will be back! The bread is..."
Amber-Latrice Prevo
"I haven't tried the dinner yet, but had the coffee and morning pastries, which are both amazing! The staff are also very nice and friendly. Will have..."
Galina Yashchuk
"Today was my first time here. My fried chicken sandwich was delicious will definitely be back to try..."
LeVan Greene
"Amazing food!!!! All around, definitely my favorite new local..."
Hannah Myles Monahan
"Excellent food, yummy drinks and loved the..."
Paige Wilson Titus
"they only hire beautiful bartenders you will fall in love with. good business..."
Anne Larson
"Absolutely delicious food. Restaurant is very cute and spaced out well. We had the mushroom + leek pizza (add sausage), Aleppo octopus, tricolore..."
Justin Snider
"We got the squid link pasta and the sausage pizza, and they were really great. Oh, and you can’t forget about the tiramisu. We really enjoyed the..."
Rohan Harrison
"Walked by this spot on a Wed evening and decided to stop in. The modern/rustic decor & cool ambiance drew me in. There isn’t noticeable signage out..."
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"The food was great! Halibut, summer salad, squid ink pasta, and great company. The oysters were fresh..."
Julius Jervoso
"Food was great but the ice cream was stunning. Each flavor was beautifully crafted. I got them all, except..."
Nicole Hadassah
"Caesar salad 4
Mussels 5
Pizza 5
Vibe 4
Service 3
We would definitely visit..."
Fred White
"Extremely great food. I also like weekend events with guest..."
Rustem Feyzkhanov
"Love that they are open again. Good was amazing. Linda was the..."
"��� I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!��� MY CHURCH'S CHICKEN AND THE..."
Carolyn Warren
"They have crispy chicken, and the meat is very juicy.
But the corn didn’t have any..."
杰醬林
"Worker's were nice, clean place, no inside eating (obviously but no..."
Donzaleigh Anderson
"We went through the drive thru just before closing & the Manger helped us anyway, the food was awesome..."
Natalie Blackwell
"The food is always hot and fresh service is slow sometimes overall good place to..."
Kevin Black
"Like any place, there are good and bad days or good and bad batches of food. I was lucky to come on one of their good days. The food was very good. I..."
"The Chow Jew Ho Fun might be my favorite meal in Oakland. The broth and noodles are perfect, and the hot sauces are too good to be believed! I'm..."
Arden Wells
"Came across this place when I was looking for places that does the dry style of Hu tieu (Hu Tieu Kho). Unlike the traditional Vietnamese/Cambodian..."
Chenny Ong
"The Fish Ball and Fish Cake Fun is awesome. Start with just a little hot sauce. You never know spicy the sauce can be. It is all home..."
Justin Lee
"Went with a friend and of course like any good restaurant when it's busy you know it's good. I've known this place for many years. They get you in,..."
Andrew Hernon
"This place came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. We tried the Chow Jew noodle and seafood noodle (chose hor fun for both). The noodles..."
W Gmail
"The home of the original Noodle 21. Place is always crowded especially on Sunday mornings. Get there early, have some tea, and enjoy yourself...."
Nai Saevang
"It's VH. Can't go wrong with getting #21. If you don't like this type of noodles, then you are wasting your time reading any other of my reviews...."
"I like the Taco Bell on Bancroft in Oakland California it's always seem fresh and made to order. I always get the nacho special when they have it or..."
Latrice Woolfolk
"It had quick service & good prices! When the $ is low, Taco Bell is a good meal to..."
T JB
"It was clean, kind, quick and efficient service and the staff was..."
"Awesome food and real cool vibe. Had the breakfast sandwich and it was amazing! All my friends ordered different food, It quickly turned into a game..."
Anthony Martha
"It’s not just the good food but it’s the community of people who patronize this wonderful cafe. Love..."
Chuck Jones
"AMAZING French Toast! I visited a friend in Oakland for a week and had it 3 times. Staff is super friendly and nice to look at I might ad...."
Nicki Crouch
"This sweet light in west Oakland has a diner plate for anybody and everybody. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and delicious..."
Benjamin Arizmendi-Calvert
"Loved it! We left very full and satisfied. Nice feeling. Cool and approachable for this old gal. Perfect menu. Like modern method to pay. Good..."
Sylvia Gonos Deaton Jorgensen
"Luv the omelet and the service’s great..."
Loi Abordo Harvey
"Go. Check it out. The french toast... friendly service, good food. What else do you..."
Alex Estrella
"Im so west oakland ..been eating Pretty for Decades!! Love..."
Quinisha Davis
"Love this..."
Michelle Lee
"Found this sweet spot after a local referred us.
Love the U-shaped counter & straight forward breakfast menu that includes grits and banana..."
DrPfeiffer
"They didn't bring coffee until after the food arrived. Service was pretty hectic in general. Strangely, I didn't care. The menu is everything you..."
John Sachs
"Really cute little place. Nice atmosphere. Tasty food and good service for reasonable prices. I had a breakfast burrito with tofu and avocado and it..."
John Perez
"I love restaurants with a homely vibe to them, and this is the place to go. Friendly staff and good..."
Makida Phillips
"Nice little hole in the wall Oakland breakfast spot. Nothing special, but a solid breakfast..."
Jeff Snell
"Good food. At least one of the people working there (perhaps it was the owner or manager?) is also an incredibly sweet person. She gives meals to a..."
David Bezalel Flamholz
"Good vibes, good service in a great atmosphere, a real neighborhood joint. Unfortunately the food is decidedly subpar, tried this place several times..."
"Excellent service. Generous pitcher of sangria. Guac was a little salty. Tempura avocado and chicken tacos were..."
Vivek Nair
"Had the lamb with broccolini. It was decently cooked and seasoned. Not a fan of the restaurant setup where one has to get up to order at the bar each..."
C.
"Nice Breezy spot sister of the Berkeley store, excellent Tapas, great service, and a nice alcohol selection oh, this place has a very open and Airy..."
P. I.
"One of the major perks is that they stay open a bit later than other businesses on Piedmont. So if you're seeing a 7:30 movie at the Piedmont theater..."
Dejah Overby
"I visited on a Thursday evening and the gentleman behind the bar made me one of the tastiest mock tails I've ever had. Oakland has mad mock tail..."
Justin Holmes
"Shrimp tacos and the matador drink are delicious! Miguel and Matt are great bartenders. I highly recommend this..."
Maria F Marquez
"Excellent carnitas tacos for lunch. My friend suggested meeting there for lunch, and it was well worth it. They weren't that busy, so it was the..."
Carel Neffenger
"We love going to Bar Cesar! The people working there are always super friendly, there's never a wait, and the drinks and food are so..."
"Unreal delicious. The staff was polite and prompt. The portion size was fantastic, the food was very fresh, and the price was reasonable. If I lived..."
Gino Faris
"This is a good place to grab a quick, healthy meal. You can build your own salad, grain bowl, or plate from their huge display of ingredients (if you..."
Kessashun Arthur
"Celebrating my grandson’s basketball game together we stopped at this new restaurant to taste your goodies. We took out our food we did not stay it..."
Brian K Hill (Boss Mobility Lifecoach)
"I walk by this place often and decided to stop in the other night.
The customer service was pleasant, the food preparation appropriately quick, and..."
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