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)
"Great prices and the food and strawberry smoothie I got were great!
Definitely going back to try their other stuff and..."
Kyle Lowman
"When ordering Salt and pepper chicken ask them to cook it fresh with light salt if not then have a lot of water near you lol. Aside from that they..."
Ronie_Rone2000
"Delicious buffet style Chinese! Worth trekking across Oakland for their salt and pepper chicken, or prawns or fish... staff is always great...."
Mer Forristal
"The garlic veg, shrimp fried rice and salt & pepper chicken are so..."
Baron Kwon
"We met with friends at this place for lunch. my friend recommended this spot. Well, it was a winning. The crew were extremely nice and we had a..."
Trudy Preuss
"We met with friends at this spot for dinner. This place was recommended to us by a friend. Well, we were not disappointed. The staff members..."
D Singh
"I've been coming here for years never disappointed.Food is delicious and plenty and reasonable pricing.My favorite salt & pepper fish, house chow..."
"It was a great little hole in the wall, creative cafe. It’s filled with books to purchase, to read and enjoy. The spot has a great vibe and..."
Daisha Paz
"Beers, books, some board games, live music. Overall a pretty chill place. Bartender (errr cashier?) was super nice! Variety of events (see photos)..."
Michael Rexhouse
"A great place to enjoy live music. The home made ice cream is also..."
Paul Grasshoff
"Cozy spot with a sweet vibe, decent beer selection, nice little menu, and friendly people. The layout is slightly awkward for live performances, and..."
Coby Ben-Poorat
"Went here to see a couple of A Capella groups perform and I was impressed by this venue. The vibe was really upbeat with everyone working together so..."
Chris Garnica
"Quiet and cozy cafe with free Wifi. I loved being surrounded by all the books while I worked from my laptop. The menu has ice cream, sandwiches,..."
Miyishia Slay
"I went for my friends book release party. It is a really nice place if you are a book work but dont want to be quiet in a library. The food looked..."
"Very authentic Chinese food. If you sp3ak Chinese, you would probably have a better time ordering. Food was great. I really like it..."
Mike Catanzaro
"I was a little skeptical when I saw the mixed reviews for this, but my grandma wanted to come and I wasn't going to deny her of that. Walking inside,..."
Sophia Yuen
"I visit this place a lot since I work nearby. I love how their customer service is always fantastic and they keep the place well kept all the time...."
Ray Hamilton
"Great Chinese food cuisine here with TONS of variety to choose from. Originally went here for dim sum for dinner only to realize that's only served..."
Chris Garnica
"I've been meaning to come here for quite sometime. You know you're in for a treat when the people in the front of the restaurant are speaking French..."
Castle Guy
"The dim sum here is delicious and affordable. I recently ordered 6 items and the total came out to be $27. Menu has names in Chinese and English...."
"The drinks are fun and tasty, and the traditional chè menu is almost entirely vegan friendly (and clearly marked!). Very refreshing on a hot..."
Pancha Diaz
"I used to go here every single day except for Mondays because they’re closed when I lived right by the location in Oakland unfortunately now I live..."
melody farr
"Any combination of sweet jellies, beans, shaved ice, you can think of. I haven't tried all their desserts yet but getting close. Their Vietnamese..."
Lucy Wu
"Pricey but fast service, and good variety of drinks and add..."
Rory M
"I've come at least 2 or 3 times a week. They have the most fresh desserts and the most nicest service ever. I like ot here a..."
"My son asked for a tres leches cake for his bday, and this by far was one if the best I've had! It was delicious. Everyone at the party commented on..."
gabriela discua
"ordered a custom cake for a birthday. First, it is super hard to find a bakery that does tres leches cake. This bakery not only does it, but does it..."
Tomantha Kyle
"We bought the tres leches cake for our wedding and it was absolutely delicious, thank you bakery El..."
Hector Chavarria
"Quality Mexican pastries, hard to come by. Their pan fino (elotes, quernitos, and ciudadelas (coronas, cuellos) are good. Not many places make them..."
Maricela Christina Lopez (Marcie)
"I bought a chocolate cake here for my son . It was very..."
Luis Casco
"Wow i love the sweet bread from there is sow fresh and the flan the cake The gelatine are the..."
Liliana Melchor
"Delicious tres leches cake from here in a small indoor complex. Cash..."
"Ordered a Combination Banh Mi (1) and a Pork Banh Mi (6). Very tasty and crunchy banh mi! The green bag that they give for each order is a nice..."
Mai Tran
"Lovely vietnamese take-out restaurant, the food is fresh and the menu offers a good variety all at reasonable prices. It's becoming our go to place..."
Regis von Wolf
"Just bomb! The bread was so fresh and crunchy! One sandwich wouldn't do so I ordered two, Chicken and Combo. Combo was definitely my favorite. The..."
Mitra Kalyani
"Great prices and great food! We got the grilled pork sandwich and the shrimp spring roll. Both items were excellent, although the shrimp spring roll..."
Tiffany Sakaguchi
"Best banh mi around! They also just got pho capablilities, but supplies do not last all day so get on it early. The people working here are very kind..."
Simon Keyser Petty
"Where have I been? This place is amazing!!! The staff is friendly and helpful, the pork banh mi was perfectly seasoned with all the right stuff. They..."
Jennifer Michels
"So, to be fair, this is one of those instances where you don't do better until you know better (or in this case-tasted better). I had recently made..."
DeJaree Snipe
"Banh mi was so flavorful! Bread was perfect ( I hate it when the bread is hard that it cuts the roof of your mouth) and the Vietnamese coffee was..."
"I find it odd that so many people have a lot of negative things to say about this place lol their food is delicious and it's the only one we go to...."
Tasha I Taylor
"Ģood value. Ample portions. Great soup. Friendly..."
Donna H
"Good prices, good food. I usually grab a side order of the string beans with an order of veggie rolls. They have plenty to offer for sure. Heads up,..."
SY
"I love this restaurant a lot. It has a very special atmosphere. The food is splendid. the service is effective and the stuff is professional. The pay..."
Jamal Warren
"I love this place. I don’t know why they got small stars.
The food is always fresh, The portion is big. I rather share one meal with..."
"Finally tried this place after passing by it dozens of time when going to New Tin's Market. Was pretty good. Had your usual large menu for this type..."
Edwin Cho
"Cheap eats in the edge of Oakland China Town. I've walked by this place many times but it was my co worker who brought me here. They're won ton..."
Tu Lam
"We had a great experience eating here! The staff was very friendly and the food tasted great as well as the portions being a good size. The cafe was..."
Antonio Flores
"Taste good with reasonable..."
Allen LAW
"Love their shredded chicken with..."
Kani Chen (Bewitch)
"Good service. My favorites are iced lemon tea and egg puffle. Their lunch combo price is competitive, drink is included, and no additional charge on..."
Rina
"Under covid 19.
Prices r remain the same as b4,ice drink included 7.49.
Wonderful for everyone.
Miss their Shanghai thick..."
"Great location, hidden in a quiet corner across from a garden park, yet in bustling part of town. Owner keeps the place immaculate! It is cozy and..."
Joseph Pica
"Good little local cafe, right next to the park. Coffee is OK but not wonderful, however their main focus is their smoothies. They have a pretty big..."
Dylan Knight
"This place has awesome smoothies. I got the Iron Fist, kale, peanut butter, banana and soy milk. It's SO good. Highly recommend it for anyone that..."
Miguel Asse
"I ordered the Energizer Bunny so good and fulfilling. Definitely would recommend to anyone reading this and will definitely be coming here..."
kiaras momma
"Friendly & delicious! Good food, unique and wonderful service, and great customer service. The proprietress always remembers my name, and she's..."
Meatloaf and Gravy Side Cabbage Macaroni and Cheese and Rice
Fried prawns
Rice and Gravy Greens Mac and Cheese
liver and onions
Hot Sauce
Steak and Eggs
Collard Greens
Red Snapper
Sweet Tea
Southern Fried Chicken Dinner
Catfish Fillet
Corn Bread Muffins
Fried Chicken Wings and Mac and Cheese
Fried Shrimp Mac N Cheese
Beef Meatloaf Rice and Gravy Fried Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Yams
Ox Tails Fried Cabbage and Macaroni and Cheese Candied Yams
Turkey Wings with Mac & Cheese and Red Beans and Rice
Cornbread
Fry Fish Gravy and Rice and Air Fried Cabbage
Birthday cakes
"Great classic diner on a beautiful street in downtown Clinton. Complete menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a few don't miss items. The prime..."
Eugene Wise
"Food is really good. The milkshakes were excellent. It is cafeteria style where you place your order at the counter, pay, and sit to eat. The..."
Michael P.
"Clean and nice atmosphere. The wait staff and cook both greeted us as we came through the diner doors. We had reubens, a crab cake sandwich, milk..."
Tammy Blamble
"This is the best diner in town if you love the oldies! 1950's diner theme, with paraphernalia of the good ole days such as photos of the old muscle..."
Willows Cure
"Took the kiddos and they loved the food. The diner is like stepping into a 50's timezone. TV was playing Beverly Hills hillbillies! My wings took..."
Brandi Norris
"I moved here to Oakland 4yrs ago. The previous resturant was outstanding but unfortunately they shut down. Our choices here are limited being a small..."
William Hall
"Their Black and Blue Burger is awesome. No one can beat their Reuben. Their Bread Pudding is delicious. And last but not least, the friendliest..."
Linda Simms
"Been here several times and the food is also perfect. It is all fresh, hot and prepared right. One of our favorite places when in town. Go eat here..."
Dawn Palmer
"Food was AMAZING and there was plenty to eat. There was even an older gentleman who came in at some point and played Christmas songs on a flute. Will..."
Elizabeth King
"50's - 60's decor including a jukebox. A fun spot with excellent food! The prime rib special was really really..."
"Wow! I parked in front and did some shopping. As I was putting my things away I caught a whiff of something incredibly delicious coming from this..."
Lee Stone
"So, I am not a fan of purchasing sandwiches because hello, I can make it at home. But this spot has the BEST chicken sandwich I've had my whole life...."
Beauty Simplified XO
"Went here for breakfast before a Giants game. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. The best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. I would..."
Castle Guy
"This place is good. And I really liked the tea with honey. I also really liked how sweet the woman was there, she was very smiley and made..."
maya martín
"Owners are very sweet and kind. Place is low key. Received a Hershey's kiss in addition to my sandwich..."
"Hot pot house has great hot pot. A unique feature of the restaurant is the "Mr Stick" items you can order with your soup: these are grilled items..."
jane m f arc
"Delicious food. Homely atmosphere, if that's even a word. We ordered the half and half, also known as red and white. Lip numbing spices. Yes your..."
Jeremy J.
"This was my first hot pot experience and I will definitely be back. I had a very tasty szechuan stile broth with beef and mixed mushrooms. 9/10 would..."
Mitch Wagner
"my go-to hotpot place very reasonably priced and tasty good portion food look at how much lamb slices they gave me soup base is excellent and dipping..."
Chris Chu
"delicious single person hot pot! highly recommend. they have some vegetarian option but mostly meat..."
Chiahao Tsui
"The lamb hot pot is delicious. Add some bean curd strips and shrimp..."
"Alot of new faces, but their crispy popcorn chicken still on point..."
Jimmy Khoun
"This is my FAVE quickly’s location. Their menu is full of goodies that other locations either don’t offer or don’t do right SMH. Everything is..."
Kiara’ Bowling
"Best boba place!!! I always take my son here after we take an early walk. The location is hidden but they are very quick and accurate on what we..."
Steven Jaramillo
"I always get the passion fruit slush or oreo cookie snow ! Best drinks in town and close to go on a small walk with family and friends. I also like..."
"One of the comfortable places of the Rockridge/College corridor. Great burgers and brunch..."
Scot Merideth Peirson
"A treat! Great happy hour specials on really delicious appetizers. I'll certainly have to be..."
Michael Martin
"Excellent food but not a great pick if you are in a hurry. I had the fried chicken sandwich which was amazing. Super crispy fried chicken even with..."
Catrina Peters
"Wow. Awesome little spot. Huge fish portions and whole delicious veggies on burgers. Side salads are huge. Great place for a small family night out..."
Caryn Sandoval
"Big fan of this place and has been my go to for hopping off Bart and grabbing a drink or 2 and some food. The wings are delicious, the few burgers..."
Justin Snider
"This is an excellent place for a hamburger. They offer a wide menu of burger options and they are prepared to taste. The patties are thick and juicy..."
Steven dosRemedios
"What a great place! The owner opened for us early and we all gathered to watch the finals of the World Cup.
Thank you so much for your..."
"Both times I went they screwed up my skinny sugar free vanilla latte (not good) but you should totally go for black coffee and a fresh bagel. Four..."
Kindra Jordan
"Customer service. Just wanted to give a big shout out to Jay, the GM at the Montclair Noah’s Bagels. What started out as an unpleasant experience..."
Carrine Sibanda
"The sweetest cashier with dreads yesterday morning provided me with excellent customer service. Friendly, patient, and knowledgeable in helping my..."
Sharifa
"I got a few projects that makes me drive past here and it's always Easy stop to make. Right off the highway 13 and easy on ramp. Parking is always..."
"Good burgers, chicken and other sandwiches. If you need a quick not too expensive lunch in downtown Oakland, this is not too..."
My Fat Is Buffed
"It is a very good Palestinian restuarant. You should try it. I like the lamb plate. It was..."
Alireza Nouri
"Lots of creatively named choices. Friendly staff who's not afraid to joke around a bit. Competent service. Portions are large and..."
Naor Wallach
"Went here for lunch and really enjoyed it here. Quality food for a good price. It is not as cheap as chain locations, but you are paying for the..."
Andrew Melgar
"Great customer service! Nicest people you'll meet. Food quality is equally as great! If you're thinking about trying this place out, just do it. You..."
Damien Banks
"I have worked with Burger Gourmet since 2003 and my experience with their catering has been nothing short of SUPERB. They consistently go above and..."
Dee Dee Montemayor
"Get the chicken burger! Really nice staff here. Crispy onion rings and a solid selection of specialty burgers with real fixings like raw red onions..."
John Kittredge
"Hogwash is a solid happy hour/weeknight spot with delicious food. They are one of the most reliable places in the neighborhood in terms of a great..."
Castle Guy
"Tasty burgers and sandwiches. They also have turkey and garden burger options. They're only open during weekdays for lunch and breakfast. Really nice..."
"I will have some photos next time. Thier avocado burger is so good. Its gone! The potato salad is good too the line isn't bad. The food is very..."
M V
"This Place is great and really has that family owned vibe. Unfortunately, the deli is not open for many hours and it is sporadically closed without..."
STC
"Great little spot with tasty sandwiches at a good..."
Sergio Vargas Jr
"This place was closed on the day that I was there but unfortunately, I went to plan b and got me some barbecue at Everett and Jones it was a good..."
Kevin Hearne
"From the second I walked in, I was very well greeted! The decor is not bad...
Then I looked at the menu, and then the prices. What! I haven't seen..."
Todd Guidi
"This place is awesome! The prices are amazing and the food is amazing as well! Super cool decor and the staff is super friendly. This place rocks! We..."
Cody Eldridge
"Newly opened local deli. I've tried a few of their sandwiches and all have been delicious. Pleasant staff, quick and friendly service, good food,..."
Dwight Linden
"Great food, always friendly service.
I would eat here way more frequently if they actually opened on time. I've given them the benefit of the doubt..."
"Everything about this place, from the ownership to the food to the ambience to the friendly staff, is 5-star. I highly recommend Cafe 15..."
John L. Nunes
"Love this place! I've been going here since they 1st originally opened before the..."
Tamara R Johnson
"Great people great..."
Jeri Boomgaarden
"Try it... go ahead, just try!..."
Daniel Burgess
"Wonderful lunch spot and now my favorite any time I am in town. Numerous food options including healthy ones that seem to dominate the menu. The..."
Mark Hurley
"So far, ive tried the fried chicken sandwich and it was excellent!!!!! Totally recommended. I really like the meal plans offered and the choice of..."
M C
"I Love this place for the Best Brussels Sprouts and marinated Tofu in..."
Jack Steverson Jr.
"Amazing food! The sprouts are literally "the best". A must try for the oakland lunch scene! They do catering as well! So impress your boss with this..."
Travis Fullerton
"Great food. The fried chicken sandwich is always good and I've had several great specials. Service can be slow. Only open for breakfast and lunch..."
"Great food and great spot for museum goers and gastronomes alike. Looking forward to seeing how their vision for the space..."
Noah Litwer
"It a new year and I saw the picture on the wall and the janitor was present and he return something I needed to charge. People is different is Blue..."
Eddie Junior
"Nice place for a quick bite to eat. If you are eating in, there is nice outdoor seating. You don't have to pay for museum entry to eat at the..."
Courtney T
"What a fabulous dry bar! I wouldn't go anywhere else. Suzy gives you exactly what you wish forei wthout a lot of banter. She is so calm and..."
Yvette Michaan
"Great food, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, wifi, and free coffee refills. Great spot to have lunch or get some work done. Not just for..."
Eoanna Goodwin
"The food here is really good, but a little pricey in my opinion. It's hard to choose which is good, but I do like the..."
"This is a wonderful venue for tea lovers and novices alike! John and Bae are kind, knowledgeable and warm hosts/educators. I love the unique..."
Jessica Anderson
"I've fallen in love. With a tea shop.
#noshame
Groups of cute elementary kids doing their homework (and combining all their coins to share a huge..."
Yuki Graviet
"Excellent tea shop. They direct source all of their tea from farms they have visited! They know the farmers and the processing and are wonderful..."
Daniel R. Hilsinger
"Very serene environment. Beautiful teapots and large varieties of teas. They are friendly and very knowledgeable about the teas and will offer..."
Danette Williams
"Always a delight! Wonderful meeting..."
Jon Ransohoff
"I popped into this lovely tea shop and was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming owners, warm smiles, and wonderful knowledge they gave me, not even..."
Elizabeth Huey-Levine
"Outstanding treasure. We (Kunkel and Harris) really enjoyed playing there..."
Bruce Kunkel
"Love how Sophie took time to educate me on a tea I've never tried before. It was delicious. Love the quiet atmosphere of the shop, too. I'll be a..."
Aggie Briscoe
"Love Sophie's! The service is incredible as are the teas! Top marks all..."
Elise Gregoire
"I don't know how to put this any other way, but this is one of the most special places I have ever been too. This might seem a little extreme for a..."
Travis Pillon
"The best tea I’ve ever had in my life. Everything about this place is made with a lot of love. The owners are very passionate about what they do..."
Vivian Pim
"This place is very special. Can feel the passion and effort the owners put on tea. If anyone is looking for a place for a really good cup of tea and..."
FY Yang
"I've been coming here for years and never tire of it! The owners are incredibly kind and do everything to ensure all customers receive VIP attention...."
Erin A
"Stepping through the door of this beautifully curated spot in Montclair, is essentially stepping into another world, a world of beautiful art, rare..."
P. I.
"One of the best places in the bay to get tea, they have so many options and the owners will help you narrow down the tea you will like the best...."
Brogan Stich
"Amazing single source tea shop with fabulous owner and staff that help you decide what fabulous tea to try. The selection is outstanding and there is..."
Roy Aguilera
"Great teas. Nice selection of snacks and while I didn't try it they also have ice cream. Ambience is wonderful and when we were there Sunday morning..."
"What a gem nessled in the hills of Piedmont. Husband and wife pair own the chic coffee and gift store, which also has some nice bistro options -..."
Jason McBurney
"Cute place to stop for some coffee. On a nice day, sitting at their outdoor tables was a real..."
Ton T
"Great local sandwich and bakery shop. If you're lucky, you can spot some deer across the..."
Albert Chang
"This place is my neighborhood go-to. The level of culinary excellence is super high. Do not underestimate the quality here, as it’s unlike any..."
Mike Hoaglin
"My Granddaughter suggested this place for us to meet. Very cute cafe with delicious specials. Had a great time browsing the gift shop. Good place to..."
Dorothy Rosete
"Yummy and wonderful services. Very friendly owner. Well extra mile to make your lunch enjoyable and..."
Annalisa Noonan
"Great breakfasts. Cozy, friendly, personalized atmosphere. I got a gift certificate there for friends in the area and they were delighted. It was..."
sue Miller
"A quaint and cozy eatery that I visited twice in recent months and both times I left with a happy stomach and spirits. The lunch menu had a number of..."
"Lovely updated store! I advise everyone to visit it! Now there are always fresh and tasty products from Europe! The store has a huge selection of..."
irina gautam
"My 5 Star rating is well deserved due to the cleaniness of the store, so well-stocked with a variety of food and drink items that are hard, if not..."
Robert Vergas
"Good selection of Eastern European grocery items, including meats. Just be sure to look at the expiration dates before you check out; a few things..."
Judith Justice
"Great selection of east European treats of various kinds, cheese, cookies, snacks, soft drinks. Can keep trying different things each..."
Ravi Sachidanandam
"Great shop with a wide variety of items. Was in a bit of a hurry so I couldn't take it all in. I asked about a specific candy that some Russian..."
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