The best Restaurants in Oakland ranking of February 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)
"Had a late lunch and it was really impressive. Great remodel, very nice waitress and food was really good. We will definitely be..."
Craig Gouker
"The Riverside a grill and staff were courteous, accommodating and extremely pleasant and helpful!
I highly recommend it. The food is..."
evelyn Charity
"Place is great! Stayed at the hotel- Becky is one of the nicest , friendliest and sweetest people I could hope to meet while checking in- Her hotel..."
Jake Daniels
"This place was adorable, the owner Becky is a sweetie! The bar/restaurant is in the same parking lot and the food was delicious. Highly recommended..."
Crystal Boni
"Got a room for the night. The rooms are nice and clean. We walked next door to the saloon/restaurant to have dinner, and the food was good. Only..."
Tek
"First time there and accommodations were very nice, had dinner at their restaurant right next door and the steak and meal was very good, definitely..."
Craigcopple361 Francis1
"Much better than the Long Branch Saloon (previous establishment) Owners are very friendly and care about the..."
Nick Price
"We went to the Restaurant, it was our first time there. Our waitress told us it was sad because they had sold it and that Friday they closed the..."
Theresa Shiflett
"We found this wonderful restaurant by accident taking the scenic route back from Virginia to western Pa. It was a true delight! The service was..."
Bertie Moses
"I loved this place! It was super clean, and the owner was personable. I came in for a wedding, and they made arrangements for me to check in early so..."
Kiana Williams
"Nice place to stay and price is good. The room is clean and water get warm so fast. We meet the owner and she is so friendly accommodating us. They..."
JJ Edwards
"My husband and I was passing through and decided to stay here. My husband is a very big fan of Gunsmoke. We went to the salon and reserved a room,..."
Cindy Botkin
"Great accommodations in my brief time. Cozy room, nice hot shower with great pressure, wide variety of stations on the TV. When the hotel office..."
Matt Antis
"Rooms are updated, very clean (spotless), heater in bathroom anD very hot water. Comfy beds! Nothing but great things to say about our night at the..."
Audrey Vesely
"My stay here was perfect! The room was spotless and well put together. The bed was super comfortable and the owner was so ridiculously nice and..."
Stephanie Michelle
"Extremely Clean! Extremely Comfortable! This Motel is so above any of the Big Chain rooms I have Ever stayed in! Not to mention incredible Food in..."
Pam Winder
"4.5
4 of us were seated by a friendly face that mad us feel at home. The decor was warm and it had a saloon feel. The menu was well done. The prices..."
John Burgamy
"This place and the owner are amazing. Our cars transmission blew up 500 miles from home. We called her for a uhaul. And she helped us get a ride to..."
"Everyone was so nice & accommodating!!! The wine was sooooooo good!!! Would love to come back but after our rental car window was busted in. if I do..."
Tammy Ulmer
"My mom are in town from Detroit for a wedding and spent the afternoon wine tasting. We had such a great time. The wine was great the charcuterie..."
Dawn Tomlinson
"Wonderful respite after a ferry ride. Beautiful iconic sunset. Always great service and delicious..."
Dr.Tim Heath
"Kid friendly, dog friendly patio. Vegan options. They have bingo night & karaoke nights. Offer flights & a wine club, special member events, yard..."
Alexandria Maisoka
"blueberry sparkling wine was the most beautiful drink ever. great spot, great wine, great service, super popular so make reservations if you can OR..."
Suzanna Landbeck
"We were on our way to catch the ferry and we decided to stop for a glass of wine before boarding. Walking into Rosenblum, we were delightfully..."
"A gem! Happened upon Filippo’s for a late lunch/early dinner after the tony Italian restaurant across the street refused to seat us despite having..."
Susan Walczak
"This is a fantastic restaurant! Delicious food, portions are good, prices reasonable and the service was great. We will definitely..."
Nicole Hunter-Maes
"Amazing food and the house wine is very good too. The service was great, everyone was very..."
Cheri Koenig
"Great food and the endless wine is worth the..."
Cassandra Madison
"During covid I kept my rings crossed for this gem to stay open, so happy it did and want people to treat there self to a delish meal. I have loved..."
Alexandra Berriault
"Amazing food and great customer service!! I had a blast!! Only thing is that the Gemllei wasn't a larger portion!! Thought it could be more!! Took..."
RyB Productions Inc
"i vacuumed up the seafood linguine and their tiramisu...i'd say i cleaned up pretty bellisima.grazie..."
Yuri H. Ness
"Stopped by while walking through the neighborhood. We didn’t know anything about the place. So glad we sat down and looked at the menu! Two glasses..."
Bill Silberg
"Cute little family owned restaurant. The owner and his daughter “the real boss” were very sweet and quick with their service. The food was yummy..."
Haifa Bee
"What a great service! What a great food! Five of us had a dinner at Filippo's last night. We all ordered different dishes and all of us were super..."
Olga Bolotina
"Great dinner spot! The muscles are amazing!!!
Been here many time and always have a blast.
Realy sweet people and a total neighborhood..."
"Combination meal - Chicken Katsu and fried oysters
Chicken was was great, we didn't get the miso soup even though it was shown on the menu. The..."
Ajinkya Taware
"Ichiro is the kind of place you dream about stumbling upon. Nestled on 15th Street just off Broadway sits this small shop. When you walk in you see..."
Noelle Volk
"Some pretty good sushi for a preset good price. I very much enjoyed the dragon..."
Devon Meadows
"Ordered the Nabeyaki Udon noodle soup here and it was DELICIOUS-- very flavorful broth, lots of noodles, vegetables, and chicken and fish cakes...."
Morgan Courtney
"One of the most underrated food joints in Oakland.
When i first came here i was skeptical given its location and all, but boy was I pleasantly..."
Saad Dahleh
"I try to make it over here at least once a week and wish I had the time to go more often. They are super friendly and every roll I've had has been..."
James Conner
"We have been coming to Ichiro's for over ten years. It's reasonable and convenient to downtown, on a pleasant side street. The chirashi has gone up..."
"Excellent service The best falafel and shrimp mix , great food and , delicious food that you can not forget the blast of flavors I recommend people..."
"I recently enjoyed a return visit to Cafe Dejena with a friend after morning Mass across the street at Sacred Heart Church. As usual the eatery was..."
Carrie McClish
"The staff here is very friendly and genuine. I brought my little sister in for some hot cocoa and the barista put an extra flair on it for her. Extra..."
Sydnie
"One of the best values in all the East Bay. This food is on..."
Matt Gillespie
"The staff here is very friendly and genuine. I brought my little sister in for some hot cocoa and the barista put an extra flair on it for her. Extra..."
"My first time coming here. I walked right by it--it is on the eastern corner of the alley. When I walked in there was already a line of people..."
JoAnn SkyWatcher
"I don't know who the designer of the ice cream is but he or she is a genius! I've been enjoying their ice cream since they had a truck many years..."
Ashley Rivera
"I love this spot every, since it opened. My kids always ask me to stop in everytime we visit my mom's salon around the corner. I'm glad to see they..."
SYB King (HellaHellaFresh)
"Be gentle during quarantine - the workers are by themselves and don't get much of a break. The ice cream flavors are limited, since they have less..."
Kiki Jewell
"Just the perfect thing. Had a lemon and a red raspberry ice late on a warm Saturday afternoon after going for a hike. Must have been a lull because..."
Alex Pagliaro
"Our go-to treat spot! Convenient location with a parking lot in back as well as ample street parking. A short walk to Dimond Park. Great staff, ..."
"Great place to eat and enjoy sports as they have tv all over every wall. Food was good too and price is even..."
Peter Lee
"Grand Oaks is a lovely vivacious tavern where you will receive excellent service with delicous cuisine. The owner is a..."
Tracey Paster
"Great atmosphere for watching the Warriors game. Pizza is greasy and tasty. Friendly..."
Rhonda Kay
"This was a unique find recommend by a friend. A sports bar that opens at 10am on a Sunday morning! The place was packed with true NFL fans. They..."
Niko Top Notch
"The food quality and service is always top notch. And the owner is gracious, greats all patrons and has a very good..."
S inSF
"Came here on a Saturday night. The staff here is just wonderful. Stephanie the bartender is absolutely the nicest girl. They always have a good..."
Alice Tung
"A one-of-a-kind establishment. This sports bar features great food and friendly service. It's a congenial spot to enjoy tasty eats and drinks while..."
"This the one of the best Japanese chicken curry ive had in bay area, very considerative service (there was one thats even better but closed one year..."
Caroline Song
"Perfect conveyor belt (boat stole) sushi place. You come in, you sit, you eat. Large variety of yummy fresh rolls and other options from the menu...."
Dudy Bar-Tal
"Sushi:Good! Chawan mushi:some bad seafood smell, Raman: can't compare with Ippudo but okay, Combination dinner: Saba is very good. Waiting time: long..."
RoYa Liu
"Been going here for 6yrs and have never been disappointed. Staff are always friendly, sushi/sashimi dishes are always fresh, my favorite is the crazy..."
Roger Lobbezoo
"I love Japanese cuisine, and have traveled to Japan enough to understand what it's meant to be. My first comment here: the reviews are hot and cold,..."
Andrew Farquharson
"Absolutely love this place. I have tried many sushi places and at the end I still vote for Takara sushi. Very cozy and friendly environment. They..."
"One of my favorites. Lattes are up there with all the best in the Bay Area. And sitting out at the parklet is..."
Glenn Katon
"The baristas are amazing and they make the MAGIC..."
Emi Lio
"of course, one of the..."
Beth Mathius
"Hipster coffee spot with a cute home style vibe. Loved the half open front door. We all got cold brew and they have the proper way to do it as..."
whvtitiz w
"Great little local shop! Whenever I travel, I try to avoid chains and find local gems. This was a perfect find. We enjoyed sitting outside with our..."
Alison
"I live around the corner so this is my spot. The staff is always kind and cheerful and it’s always a good vibe with good music playing. The staff..."
Brad Maestas
"Overall this is a great coffee shop with a decent amount of seating and a nice atmosphere. I can totally see myself coming by here to do some work if..."
Jeremy Green
"Cute, cozy neighborhood coffee shop with just the right amount of caffeinated goods to jump start your day, or infuse a boost into it. Has covered..."
"Excellent everything. Our server was so polite and attentive. The owner came out and asked us how we liked it and the food was so, so good! Best..."
J Esparza
"Great neighborhood spot for a delicious breakfast. Except a little bit of a wait since it’s small. Sweet spicy chicken stripes with waffles were..."
Joanna Volger
"Chicken tenders and waffles were great! Juicy, crunchy, well spiced chicken. Waffle had good texture, fruit was sweet andfresh. Service is friendly..."
Brandy
"This place is so good! We found our go to spot for breakfast. The potatoes were cooked perfect. The Louisiana Hash was bomb. My girlfriend ordered..."
dru junio
"Delicious food served by a friendly staff. My shrimp and grits with a poached egg was prepared to perfection! Definitely plan a return..."
Red Lady
"If you are looking for a instagrammable cool plate of soul food coming with good taste, Ivy Moon restaurant will offer it. Please allow the staff to..."
Solly Pop
"OMIGOD. THIS FOOD. I had shrimp and grits, my boyfriend had the hash, and we both had lattes. Everything was PERFECT. It's a bit of a haul from..."
"Won’t go wrong with the Pad Thai. Requested spicy and they..."
Meckila Britt
"Excellent food and fast, very pleasant service in a unique location. We had multiple meatless items with tofu and each of them tasted unique. The..."
John Hiebert
"I got duck curry and crab fried rice. It was VERY flavorful. We ate at one of the tables outside, which had a peaceful atmosphere and a view of..."
James
"Visiting from San Diego. Ordered shrimp Panang Curry, delish! The level of spices was perfect for my taste... Place is small, had difficulty finding..."
Cece D Smith
"We had just watched Bohemian Rhapsody at the Grand Lake theater and wanted something yummy for dinner. I saw the sign for Chao and remember it being..."
Manny Ellison
"It’s a really homey, affordable go-to for tasty Thai food. Usually come here post-boxing for some filling grub in the form of pad kee mao noodles..."
"I recently discovered this place while walking and trying to find a bar after me and my group of friends left a brewery.
The place is really nice and..."
Pako Herrera Hernandez
"It seems small when you walk in front because you only see a handful of bar seats. You have to walk through the curtains to get to the main bar..."
Kay Bee
"SUCH A GREAT PLACE. Beautiful date night spot, the bartenders are all so nice and the house crafted drinks are..."
liz I
"Great and unique drinks. Decent prices. Bar tenders this night were not overly friendly. One seemed a bit..."
Tara Brady
"Love the vibe. Quiet and classy. Great place for dates because you can actually hear each other and keep a conversation going. Hubby and I frequent..."
Priscilla Tamayo, EIT
"Great vibes, great music, great drinks that weren't too expensive. Clean..."
"Good food, good taste, acceptable cleanliness and service. Parking is impossible in the streets. You need to park across in the Pacific Renaissance..."
KC1 T
"Some of the best orange chicken I’ve ever had. Would recommend it to..."
William Munnell
"Fast service and great food. Dried scallops egg white fried rice was awesome, it looked plain but it’s very flavorful. We were so hungry when we..."
Choy L Tang
"Will definitely come back again when in Oakland. The menu does not look expensive and the food I ordered is pretty tasty. I ordered the Wonton Soup..."
Peter Lau
"Nice southern Chinese 潮州 noodle..."
david co
"Be far the best Chinese restaurants there is. I go there almost everyday and has the best price for a good quality, service, and amount..."
yu zhong
"Good place for basic Chinese food. Good lunch..."
Dan Tan
"I've come here for years. Their shrimp dumpling with noodle soup is excellent. You can even have it with wide Hong Kong style noodle! Their fried..."
"Girl YUS!
First of all, I love a good brew within walking distance of my house because ya already know ya girl will travel far for coffee & needs..."
The Reinickes
"Minimalist decor. Simple menu of toasts, pastries, and young coconuts (!). No..."
Andrew Chang
"Coffee is delicious! The toast is soft buttery pillows of goodness! I don't know why all the reviews say they're rude. I found them to be friendly +..."
Monica Mui
"Love this place. It’s really close to my house and the staff are always friendly. I wish they had some more options on the food menu that weren’t..."
Chelsea Nichols
"Love the concept and the back story, but an even bigger fan of the coffee - it's lovely. A friend recommended the cinnamon toast, and it was the soft..."
Robbie McFarlane
"A random search on Google maps brought me here for coffee. I was not expecting this shop to be located in a rough looking part of town. I was..."
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"Cool hipster coffee house located on the corner.of a graffitied bldg. Small with an overly white interior. Two ladies worked the counter. ..."
Jason Tandeta
"I'll be back for sure! The coffee and toast are delicious and decor is very minimal. The barista was also very cordial and helpful to me and all..."
"Really enjoyed this place. Just a fun, relaxed vibe. Food side is outstanding, run by folks who used to have a pop up food stand & have settled in..."
Mike Bowe
"A really beautiful space in the historic downtown Oakland. I love the green tile outside. I was also impressed by the cocktails, they were really..."
Elizabeth Patton
"This place was soo nice, great food, the tacos were fresh and delish, love the options for non beer/liqour drinkers, I am a fan of hard kambucha, the..."
Jodi Cerney
"Neighborhood sports bar with ample screens and Xingones serving up some of the best bar food! The Xingones Fries are great, the Wings are fantastic,..."
Shawn Walker-Smith
"Delicious meals at affordable prices. The fried chicken - as a sandwich or with the waffles - is juicy and crispy. The homemade chips are a..."
Vick Liles
"Thursday and Friday nights there is an awesome bartender who creates one of a kind drinks. Food is good..."
deborah crew
"Great bar and delicious food. Good for a quick bite and a stiff..."
"This is a unique urban style coffee house in Oakland and the coffee was actually awesome and there’s great outdoor patio seating where I think I..."
Jeffrey Magner
"Decent service, good coffee. Ordered a cold brew and got it in a mason jar and a..."
William Furtado
"Loved my visit. The barista was very welcoming and made good conversation, and gave me a 50¢ discount for bringing my reusable cup. I love their new..."
Mariah Rogers
"Great pastries and food. Very kind staff and nice, open seating with lots of sunlight and views of Lake Merritt. Coffee is good if you like lighter..."
Jeremy Judge
"Amazing cold brew, best I’ve ever had. I’ve never had problems with the staff like people say, they are friendly and have even stopped to make..."
C
"Great atmosphere. Artisan drinks. Lovely staff. The perfect place to go if you just want a cozy place to study or if you want to enjoy an exquisitely..."
Malik Drumright
"I used to come here for the open mics on Tuesdays, but I've been pretty busy so I don't go as much. Whoever is behind the counter is always really..."
Valencia McMurray
"Always something interesting and new on the drink menu whether it be lavender or cardamon or matcha or orange. The pastries are solid, nothing that..."
Naomi B
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