Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
There are 5 high end but affordable restaurants. I highly recommend Bdama which is a Japanese counter restaurant. Drink wise there is everything from free wine tastings to 3$ IPA's during happy hour.
55 locals recommend
Swan's Market
538 9th StThere are 5 high end but affordable restaurants. I highly recommend Bdama which is a Japanese counter restaurant. Drink wise there is everything from free wine tastings to 3$ IPA's during happy hour.
Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveBest Burrito in town
Restaurant and Tiki bar. Run by Susan who makes some of the best Tiki drinks around, all of which are inspired by her world travels. She is also a master rum taster so her selection of rum is unreal.
8 locals recommend
Longitude
347 14th StRestaurant and Tiki bar. Run by Susan who makes some of the best Tiki drinks around, all of which are inspired by her world travels. She is also a master rum taster so her selection of rum is unreal.
Best ramen in the bay area. No joke. I flew home from Tokyo and tried this ramen and I felt it was exactly the same (without the cool atmosphere of Tokyo). Try the Black Tonkatsu Ramen.
14 locals recommend
Sobo Ramen
988 Franklin StBest ramen in the bay area. No joke. I flew home from Tokyo and tried this ramen and I felt it was exactly the same (without the cool atmosphere of Tokyo). Try the Black Tonkatsu Ramen.
Go there and drink a greyhound to start your night off. 1 is enough to say you have been to this iconic and eclectic place.
120 locals recommend
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveGo there and drink a greyhound to start your night off. 1 is enough to say you have been to this iconic and eclectic place.
Lake Chalet is on Lake Merritt and has a bar on a doc which extends out onto the lake with ample seating. Great for brunch, or a beer on a warm day.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrLake Chalet is on Lake Merritt and has a bar on a doc which extends out onto the lake with ample seating. Great for brunch, or a beer on a warm day.
Best Korean bar/restaurant in Oakland. Get a group together, buy a few bottles of Soju for cheap, and pour each other shots all night while snacking on kimchi pancakes and honey wings. Fantastic time.
15 locals recommend
Dan Sung Sa Restaurant
2775 Telegraph AveBest Korean bar/restaurant in Oakland. Get a group together, buy a few bottles of Soju for cheap, and pour each other shots all night while snacking on kimchi pancakes and honey wings. Fantastic time.
Cute little ice cream store in old Oakland. They make their own ice cream and a lot of the time they have a few interesting flavors.
9 locals recommend
Cookiebar Creamery
517 8th StCute little ice cream store in old Oakland. They make their own ice cream and a lot of the time they have a few interesting flavors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest bar in the area. Floor is crooked from earthquake and they are open late. Outdoor seating is also available.
61 locals recommend
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetOldest bar in the area. Floor is crooked from earthquake and they are open late. Outdoor seating is also available.
Quintessential local dive bar but really cool. 2$ Olympias and a photo booth to chronicle your adventures as the night progresses.
8 locals recommend
Merchants' Saloon
401 2nd StQuintessential local dive bar but really cool. 2$ Olympias and a photo booth to chronicle your adventures as the night progresses.
Sightseeing
A beautiful lake in the middle of the city with a nice walking path. Great for a lazy Sunday picnic or a jog.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardA beautiful lake in the middle of the city with a nice walking path. Great for a lazy Sunday picnic or a jog.
Essentials
Not the best but really convenient and meets most your needs food wise.
6 locals recommend
Smart & Final
901-933 BroadwayNot the best but really convenient and meets most your needs food wise.
Umami Mart
4027 BroadwayBoutique Japanese grocery and souvenir store.