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A Cote'
French
Rockridge area map it
5478 College Avenue
(510) 655-6469
http://acoterestaurant.com
The folks from Citron right next door recently opened this late-night haunt, which serves flavorful Parisian appetizers. Brunch Sun., lunch Thurs.-Sat., dinner Tues.-Sun.

 
AIR Bar
Nightlife
Old Oakland area
492 Ninth St.
(510) 444-2377
http://www.airoakland.com
Descending the stairs to the all brick patio feels like being invited to an exclusive party by friends in the know. Upon entering this sub-street level lounge, you will be inundated by the simple, modern decor pervading this venue. Blue hued and romantic, this lounge is one of California's Sexiest locales.

 
Bacheeso's
California/Mediterranean
Grand Avenue area
246 Grand Avenue
(510) 644-2035
http://www.bacheesos.net
Where the Mediterranean meets Oakland - Homemade Hummus, Grape leafs wrapped around rice served with fresh orange slices and Grilled basmati rice cakes made with chicken and house seasonings are some of the specialties.

 
Camino
Seafood
Grand Avenue area
3917 Grand Ave
(510) 547-5035
http://www.caminorestaurant.com
The decor is lovely, rustic, warm and inviting with a large wood burning stove, wrought iron chandelier and family style seating. Menu is updated daily, great brunch, cocktails and nightly dessert specials.

 
Club Anton
Nightlife
Jack London area map it
428 3rd Street
(510) 463-0165
http://www.clubanton.com

 
Dopo
Italian
Piedmont Ave area map it
4293 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 652-3676
Seasonal Italian dishes with organic and locally grown produce.

 
Flora
American
Uptown area
1900 Telegraph
(510) 286-0100
http://floraoakland.com
Art Deco style that evokes the opulence of a bygone era, with carefully crafted cocktails and a menu of reinvented American classics. Come sample the tender braised short ribs and puffy-crisp potatoes.

 
Kimball's Carnival
Nightlife
Jack London area map it
522 2nd Street
(510) 444-6979
http://www.kimballscarnival.com
Live Music, Sports, Karaoke, & Billiards

 
Miss Pearl's Jam House
American
Jack London area map it
1 Broadway
(510) 444-7171
http://www.misspearlsjamhouse.com/
Miss Pearl's Jam House is back. Miss Pearl set sail in search of New World cuisine and recently returned to the Bay Area. Older, wiser and brimming with exotic island recipes and Caribbean inspired cocktails, Miss Pearl decided to call Oakland home. At the Waterfront Hotel.

 
Ozumo
Japanese
Uptown area
2251 Broadway Ave
(510) 286-9866
http://www.ozumo.com

 
1 Seafood and Chicken
Chinese
Laurel District area map it
4014 Macarthur Blvd
(510) 482-1255

 
19th Street Station
Nightlife
Uptown area map it
339 19th Street
(510) 893-1919

 
A Chef's Eye
American
Montclair area map it
6232 La Salle Avenue
(510) 339-0503

 
a cuppa tea
Cafe/Bakery
Rockridge area map it
3202 College Avenue
(510) 420-0196

 
ABC Bakery
Cafe/Bakery
Chinatown area map it
388 9th Street #186
(510) 836-2288

 
Adesso
Nightlife
Piedmont Ave area
4395 Piedmont Ave
510 601-0305
Great cocktails. Lots of attention to detail put into the drinks.

 
Air Thai Express
Thai
Fruitvale area map it
3448 International Blvd
(510) 533-3566

 
Aki Sushi and Grill
Japanese
Piedmont Ave area map it
3953 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 653-1284

 
Amelia's at the Hilton
American
Airport area map it
1 Hegenberger Road
(510) 635-5000

 
Aroma Cafe and Bakery
Cafe/Bakery
Uptown area map it
1900 Franklin Street
(510) 763-3930

 
Arsimona-Restaurant-Bar-Lounge
Nightlife
Old Oakland area
561 11th Street
(510) 444-1158
http://www.arsimona.com

 
Art's Crab Shak
Seafood
Temescal area
4031 Broadway at 40th Street
510-654-2864
This is the place for a cold one, and the butter-drenched, garlickly crab that comes by the bucket is fabulous.

 
Asmara Restaurant
African
Temescal area map it
5020 Telegraph Ave
(510) 547-5100
http://www.asmararestaurant.com
Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting. Specialties include injera with beef, tenderloin tips with awaze dip, and lamb in berbere sauce. Lunch Fri.–Sun., dinner Tues.–Sun.

 
Athenian Deli and Cafe
California/Mediterranean
Uptown area map it
2125 Franklin Street
(510) 465-4590
http://www.atheniandeli.com

 
Ave Restaurant & Bar Lounge
American
Uptown area
2022 Telegraph Ave
510 836-0842?
http://www.aveoakland.com

 
Awaken Café
Cafe/Bakery
City Center area
414 14th Street
(510) 836-2056
http://www.awakencafe.com
Delicious Eco-delights

 
Axtlan Taqueria
Mexican
Uptown area map it
1904 Franklin Street
(510) 452-3504

 
B Restaurant and Bar
American
Old Oakland area map it
499 - 9th Street
510 251-8770

 
Bacheeso's
California/Mediterranean
Grand Avenue area
246 Grand Avenue
510 644-2035
http://www.bacheesos.net/index.htm
Homemade Hummus, Grape leafs wrapped around rice served with fresh orange slices and Grilled basmati rice cakes made with chicken and house seasonings are some of the specialties.

 
Bagel Street Cafe
Cafe/Bakery
City Center area map it
501 14th Street
(510) 891-9831
bagelstreetcafe.com

 
Baja Taqueria
Mexican
Piedmont Ave area map it
4070 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 547-2252
This well-known taqueria on busy Piedmont Avenue serves up tasty fish tacos and luscious lobster burritos, as well as traditional fare. Lunch and dinner daily.

 
Bakesale Betty
Cafe/Bakery
Temescal area map it
5098 Telegraph Ave
(510) 985-1213
http://www.bakesalebetty.com/

 
Bale French Coffee Shop
Vietnamese
Chinatown area map it
812 Franklin Street
(510) 465-3522

 
Bangkok Palace Restaurant
Thai
Grand Avenue area map it
3300 Grand Avenue
(510) 452-3260

 
banyan 14
Thai
City Center area
578 14th Street
510 251-2753
http://www.banyan14.com
Banyan14 is the perfect answer for health conscious customers searching for a quick-service meal, without sacrificing quality or taste.

 
Barclays Restaurant and Pub
American
Rockridge area map it
5940 College Avenue
(510) 654-1650

 
Barlata Tapas Bar
California/Mediterranean
Temescal area
4901 Telegraph Avenue
510 450-0678
http://barlata.com
Located in the heart of the Temiscal neighborhood Barlata boasts with Spanish flavors and atmosphere.

 
Barlovento Chocolates
Cafe/Bakery
Jack London area
638 2nd St
510 529-1641
http://www.barloventochocolates.com

 
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
American
Piedmont Ave area map it
4162 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 655-7180
http://www.barneyshamburgers.com
Flamed-broiled burgers in every variety, plus grilled chicken, turkey and hot dogs round out the menu at Barney's, where fresh and homemade are points of pride. There are lots of choices for vegetarians, too, from soup and salad to falafel and eggplant. Fries come skinny, steak-cut, spicy and curly or garlicked. Lunch and dinner daily.

 
Barney's on College
American
Rockridge area map it
5819 College Avenue
(510) 601-0444
http://www.barneyshamburgers.com
This hopping joint boasts great burgers, salads, chicken sandwiches, and gigantic orders of fries. Lunch and dinner daily.

 
Battambang Cambodian Cuisine
Cambodian
Chinatown area map it
850 Broadway St
(510) 839-8815
http://www.themenupage.com/battambang.html

 
Bay Fung Tong Seafood Tea House
Seafood
Uptown area map it
1916 Franklin Street
(510) 832-3298

 
Bay Wolf Restaurant
American
Piedmont Ave area map it
3853 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 655-6004
http://www.baywolf.com
A fixture of East Bay dining for 25 years, specialties here include duck, slow-cooked beef pot roast, and delicious desserts. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily.

 
BC Deli Sandwiches
American
Chinatown area map it
818 Franklin Street
(510) 268-9978

 
Bear's Cave Restaurant
American
Uptown area map it
Telegraph Avenue

 
Becky's Chinese
Chinese
Rockridge area map it
5620 College Avenue
(510) 601-9888

 
Belly Roll Ben's
Cafe/Bakery
Uptown area map it
382 19th Street
(510) 839-3030

 
Ben & Jerry's
Cafe/Bakery
Jack London area map it
505 Embarcadero West
(510) 663-3477
http://www.benjerry.com
If you’re looking for a convenient, on the go treat, look no further than Ben & Jerry’s single serve cups. With a spoon under the lid and five delicious Ben & Jerry’s flavors to choose from.

 
Ben and Nick's Bar and Grill
American
Rockridge area map it
5612 College Avenue
(510) 923-0327

 
Best Taste Restaurant
Chinese
Chinatown area map it
814 Franklin Street
(510) 444-4983

 
Bigums Silver Lion
Nightlife
Temescal area map it
4903 Telegraph Ave

 
Bill's Creole Potato Salad
Soul food/Cajun/Creole
Old Oakland area
PO Box 20679
510.547.6116
http://www.orleansbill.com
Potato salad flecked with black pepper, crimson paprika and fresh herbs and spices.

 
Billy's Snack and Deli
American
Uptown area map it
Broadway

 
Bistro Burgers
American
City Center area map it
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
(510) 839-0398

 
Bittersweet
Cafe/Bakery
Rockridge area map it
5427 College Avenue
(510) 654-7159
http://www.bittersweetchocolatecafe.com/

 
Blackberry Bistro
American
Laurel District area
4240 Park Boulevard
510 336-1088
Blackberry Bistro is the kind of place that makes you wish you lived nearby and could call the restaurant your own. If you do live here, consider yourself lucky.

 
Boston Market
American
Rockridge area map it
5152 Broadway
(510) 601-0300

 
Breads of India & Gourmet Curries
Indian
Old Oakland area map it
948 Clay St.
(510) 834-7684

 
Briazz
American
City Center area map it
499 14th Street
(510) 663-0585

 
Brown Bag Sandwiches
American
Lake Merritt area map it
14th Street
(510) 839-5124

 
Brown Sugar Kitchen
Soul food/Cajun/Creole
Uptown area
2534 Mandela Pkwy
510 839-7685
http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com
Pulled pork sandwiches, oyster po' boys, fresh flaky biscuits and fried chicken & waffles.

 
Bulldog Coffee Shop
Cafe/Bakery
Uptown area map it
1739 Broadway
(510) 459-9346
While you can no longer get your prescription filled here, you can get your munchies fixed with a loving-cup of sugar cereal, lubricate your cotton mouth with some organic tea, or wake yourself up with an espresso while sunning at a sidewalk table, and fanning yourself with a copy of the Oaksterdam News.

 
Buongiorno Gourmet Express
American
City Center area map it
1226 Broadway
(510) 832-3000

 
Burger Gourmet
American
Uptown area map it
351 19th Street
(510) 268-9022

 
Burger King
American
City Center area map it
1240 Broadway
(510) 533-9661

 
Burger One
American
Fruitvale area map it
3401 E. 12th Street #122
(510) 535-0173

 
Buttercup Cocina
American
Rockridge area map it
3209 College Avenue
(510) 652-3466

 
Cactus Taqueria
Mexican
Rockridge area map it
5642 College Avenue
(510) 658-6180
http://www.cactustaqueria.com

 
Cafe 380
Cafe/Bakery
Jack London area map it

 
Cafe Colucci
Ethiopian
Uptown area
6427 Telegraph Ave
(510) 601-7999
http://www.cafecolucci.com
Authentic Ethiopian Cusine

 
Cafe DiBartolo
Cafe/Bakery
Grand Avenue area map it
3310 Grand Avenue
(510) 628-0982
Modern and Mediterranean Cafe Di Bartolo. Serves a mix of southern french and northern italian cuisine.

 
Cafe of the Bay
Cafe/Bakery
Laurel District area map it
4009 MacArthur Boulevard
(510) 482-2715

 
Caffe 817
Cafe/Bakery
Old Oakland area map it
817 Washington St.
(510) 271-7965
rossi817@mac.com
http://www.caffe817.com
This artsy Tuscan café offers a taste
of Florence. Specialties are panini and lasagna. Breakfast and lunch Mon.–Sat.

 
Caffe Diem
Cafe/Bakery
Dimond District area map it
2224 MacArthur Boulevard
(510) 482-0299

 
Caffe Teatro Oakland
Cafe/Bakery
City Center area map it
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 130
(510) 267-8970

 
Caffe Verbena
Cafe/Bakery
City Center area map it
1111 Broadway
(510) 465-6004
http://www.caffeverbena.com/index.html
Centrally located near City Center, this urbane restaurant offers an array of sophisticated, contemporary American dishes. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri.

 
California Sensations Cafe
Cafe/Bakery
City Center area map it
475 14th Street
(510) 451-5959

 
Cam Huong Bakery
Cafe/Bakery
Chinatown area map it
1088 Webster Street
(510) 444-8822

 
Cam Huong Cafe Deli
Vietnamese
Chinatown area map it
920 Webster
(510) 444-8800

 
Carrows Restaurant
American
Airport area map it
405 Hegenberger Road
(510) 635-3295

 
Cato's Ale House
Nightlife
Piedmont Ave area map it
3891 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 655-3349
http://www.mrcato.com/

 
Cervantes
Mexican
Uptown area map it
320 17th Street
(510) 836-2077

 
Cesar
California/Mediterranean
Piedmont Ave area map it
4039 Piedmont Ave
(510) 883-0222
http://www.barcesar.com

 
Chachie's Cafe
Cafe/Bakery
Uptown area map it
1768 Broadway
(510) 826-2366

 
Chef Edward's BBQ
American
Uptown area map it
1915 San Pablo Avenue
(510) 834-9516
http://www.chefedwardsbbq.com
Chef Edwards has great specialty items such as greens, black-eyed peas, candied yams, Mama's special pickled cole slaw ( similar to cha cha ), their piggly wiggly sandwich (similar to pulled pork sandwich), sweet potato pie, homemade cakes and peach cobbler.

 
Chef Lau's Chinese Seafood
Seafood
Chinatown area map it
301 8th Street
(510) 835-3288

 
Cheri Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Cafe/Bakery
Fruitvale area map it
3206 International Blvd
(510) 261-2325

 
Chez Simone
French
Piedmont Ave area map it
4125 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 655-1034
Simone used to work in a fancy French chateau in France, now she has a small restaurant in Oakland. Enjoy a tantalizing meal from one of the finest French kitchens in the eastbay!

 
Chicken Village To Go
American
Temescal area map it
4419 Telegraph Ave
(510) 985-0900

 
China Garlic Restaurant
Chinese
Piedmont Ave area map it
3941 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 654-5033

 
China Gourmet
Chinese
Dimond District area map it
3407 Fruitvale Avenue
(510) 530-3338

 
China Star Express
Chinese
Chinatown area map it
399 8th Street
(510) 836-2988

 
Christopher's Burgers
American
Rockridge area map it
5295 College Avenue
(510) 601-8828

 
Church's Chicken
American
Temescal area map it
4155 Telegraph Ave
(510) 653-2277
http://www.churchs.com
Church's Chicken first opened in 1952 across the street from the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, selling only fried chicken. Today, the restaurant has locations across the U.S., and offers a variety of Southern specialties. Sides include Honey Butter Biscuits, Jalapeno Cheese Bombers, mashed potatoes with gravy and fried okra.

 
Cinco De Mayo Taqueria
Mexican
Fruitvale area map it
3438 International Blvd
(510) 533-3838

 
Citron Restaurant
French
Rockridge area map it
5484 College Avenue
(510) 653-5484
http://www.citronrestaurant.com
The understated decor provides a pleasant backdrop for the seasonal fresh foods and friendly service. Dinner daily.

 
City Center Grill
American
City Center area map it
1001 Broadway
(510) 451-4000
The central location is a draw for after-work and business-lunch crowds. Try the Baja quesadillas, veggie sandwich, New York steak, or fresh fish. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. At the Oakland Marriott City Center.

 
Clancy's Taqueria
Mexican
Jack London area map it
311 Broadway
(510) 625-9601

 
Claremont Diner
American
Rockridge area map it
6200 Claremont Avenue
(510) 655-5455

 
Closed
Soul food/Cajun/Creole
Jack London area map it

 
Club 2101
Nightlife
Dimond District area map it
2101 MacArthur Boulevard
(510) 530-9866

 
Cocina Poblana
American
Jack London area map it
499 Embarcadero West
(510) 451-4700
http://www.cocinapoblana.com/oak/index.htm Yelp

 
Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
American
Old Oakland area map it
719 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 465-5400
cheftwister@yahoo.com
http://www.cockadoodlecafe.com
New California cuisine served for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Dine in our sunny patio. Beer and wine available.

 
Coffee Mill & Bakery, The
Cafe/Bakery
Grand Avenue area map it
3363 Grand Avenue
(510) 465-4224
http://www.yelp.com/biz/R8iLBOaF2yikBRZBkUuSpA

 
Coffee Shop SR71
Cafe/Bakery
Uptown area map it
377 17th Street
(510) 251-0690
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lDN9f2JfyBJphdYh97Lr4A

 
Cole Coffee
Cafe/Bakery
Rockridge area map it
307 63rd St
(510) 653-5458
http://www.colecoffee.com

 
College Avenue Burrito Shop
Mexican
Rockridge area map it
5359 College Avenue
(510) 658-7646
http://www.burritoshops.com

 
College Point Cafe
American
Rockridge area map it
5254 College Avenue
(510) 658-7799

 
Colonial Donuts
Cafe/Bakery
Montclair area map it
2087 Mountain Blvd
(510) 339-8230

 
Colonial Donuts
Cafe/Bakery
Uptown area map it
1636 Franklin Street
(510) 834-3736

 
Colonial Donuts
Cafe/Bakery
Chinatown area map it
1000 Broadway #11

 
Conga Lounge
Nightlife
Rockridge area map it
5422 College Avenue
(510) 463-2681
http://congalounge.com
Trade the hum-drum urban world for a tropical paradise, replete with lounge music, 1950?s movies playing on the TV set and of course, delicious cocktails.

 
Connie's Cantina
Mexican
Grand Avenue area map it
3340 Grand Avenue
(510) 839-4986

 
Connoly's Lounge
Nightlife
Temescal area map it
4822 Telegraph Ave
(510) 654-1423

 
Cosmic Chocolate
Cafe/Bakery
Temescal area
5002 B Telegraph Avenue
(510) 654-2923
http://www.cosmicchocolate.com

 
Crema
Cafe/Bakery
City Center area map it
411 13th St
(510) 452-5600
Located in the Oakland Tribune building. The coffee here is smooth and mellow. The store is super clean with a modern decor and a friendly staff. Their sandwiches and salads are made fresh daily.

 
Cremalita Dessert Cafe
Cafe/Bakery
Piedmont Ave area map it
4301 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 428-1009

 
Crepevine
American
Rockridge area map it
5600 College Avenue
(510) 658-2026

 
Crogan's Montclair
American
Montclair area map it
6101 La Salle Avenue
(510) 339-2098

 
Crown Wok
Chinese
City Center area map it
1019 Clay Street
(510) 652-1005

 
Cuvae
Asian fusion
Rockridge area map it
5299 College Avenue
(510) 655-1733
http://cuvae.com

 
Cybelle's Pizza
Italian
Piedmont Ave area map it
3762 Piedmont Ave
(510) 654-5545
http://cybellespizza.com

 
Cybelle's Pizza
Italian
Montclair area map it
6468 Moraga Avenue
(510) 339-9408

 
Cybelle's Pizza
Italian
Dimond District area map it
3465 MacArthur Boulevard
(510) 465-6301

 
D and A Cafe
Chinese
Chinatown area map it
702 Webster Street
(510) 839-6223

 
Da Vinci's Cafe
Cafe/Bakery
Uptown area map it
1814 Franklin Street
(510) 444-0900

 
Dai Ten
Japanese
Uptown area map it
1830 Webster Street
(510) 836-3021

 
Daniel's Palace
American
Laurel District area map it
4254 MacArthur Boulevard

 
Dashe Cellars
Wineries
Jack London area
55 Fourth St.
(510) 452-1800
http://www.dashecellars.com
Located just off Jack London Square, this winery boasts a tasting room with stainless steel tanks and barrels in full view. Michael and Anne Dashe create their wines from grapes from Dry Creek, Alexander Valley, and Mendocino County. Thurs – Mon., noon – 5pm.

 
Deli Fresh
American
Uptown area map it
404 22nd Street
(510) 451-1634
Serving up Homestyle Gourmet. Whether you choose to take-out or enjoy it catered in, you will always enjoy the best at this hot East Bay eatery!

 
Denny's
American
Airport area map it
601 Hegenberger Rd
(510) 638-9632

 
Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill
American
Airport area
77 Hegenberger Road
510 638-7777
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/sfo
Oakland's premier sports bar.

 
Dimond Bakery
Cafe/Bakery
Dimond District area map it
3430 Fruitvale Avenue
(510) 531-4322

 
Dog Montclair, The
American
Montclair area map it
6112 La Salle Avenue
(510) 339-0304

 
Dolma's Deli
American
Jack London area map it
201 Broadway
(510) 839-1951