Guidebook for Oakland
Drinks & Nightlife
The Trappist
460 8th StFantastic Microbrewery
The Uptown Nightclub!
1928 Telegraph AveGreat place to go dancing.
The Layover
1517 Franklin StComedy night is always a hit. Fun dive bar.
New Bar known for their Bourbon drinks, retro atmosphere, and grilled cheese sandwiches.
One of my personal favorites and a 5 minute walk from home
34 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph AvenueNew Bar known for their Bourbon drinks, retro atmosphere, and grilled cheese sandwiches.
One of my personal favorites and a 5 minute walk from home
Disco Volante
347 14th StFun dance spot
This is one of the oldest bars in California. Jack London wrote many of his novels sitting there. AWESOME!
8 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Merchants' Saloon
401 2nd StThis is one of the oldest bars in California. Jack London wrote many of his novels sitting there. AWESOME!
Arts & Culture
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveFantastic music venue
폭스 극장
1807 Telegraph AveBeautiful historic theater with great headliners and amazing ambiance
Food Scene
Hibiscus
1745 San Pablo AveThis is an upscale spot that serves up a modern twist on soul food.
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveTwo words: Caramel pudding.
The menu is fab. . you can't really go wrong
One of the most celebrated restaurants in the Bay Area. You will definitely want to make a reservation in advance.
36 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayOne of the most celebrated restaurants in the Bay Area. You will definitely want to make a reservation in advance.
This is a very upscale Japanese restaurant. The quality of sushi is totally worth the price. Fabulous atmosphere- great work meeting spot or romantic date night.
23 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Ozumo
2251 BroadwayThis is a very upscale Japanese restaurant. The quality of sushi is totally worth the price. Fabulous atmosphere- great work meeting spot or romantic date night.
$1 oyster Mondays!
They have dancing, usually play old school hip hop or soul.
They also have a pretty awesome arcade
73 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 Broadway$1 oyster Mondays!
They have dancing, usually play old school hip hop or soul.
They also have a pretty awesome arcade
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenueGreat diner with awesome interior and big menu. Open late
Cafe 15
671 4th StreetOne of my favorite lunch spots. Very homemade and yummy.
Adesso
4395 Piedmont AvenueSalami Bar worth the drive
Chop Bar
190 4th StOne of my favorite brunch spots in Oakland
The Fat Lady
201 Washington StDisneyland with a great menu!
This is the original Blue Bottle coffee.. . considered the best coffee in the Bay Area
173 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StThis is the original Blue Bottle coffee.. . considered the best coffee in the Bay Area
LOVE THIS PLACE! The chicken liver pate is the best I've ever had. They have a nightly happy hour with $1 oysters before 630pm.
B Restaurant & Bar
499 9th StLOVE THIS PLACE! The chicken liver pate is the best I've ever had. They have a nightly happy hour with $1 oysters before 630pm.
Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
719 Washington StGreat little breakfast joint.
Everything Else
This place is considered the best bakery in the East Bay (and arguable SF too). The lines are pretty crazy but worth it.
196 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveThis place is considered the best bakery in the East Bay (and arguable SF too). The lines are pretty crazy but worth it.
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestLocal and fabulous rock climbing gym
Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand AveGreat spot for Oakland gear and resources
Oakland YMCA
2350 BroadwayGym with pool.
Radio
435 13th StSuper awesome local spot
I bet you've never seen such a beer selection
42 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StI bet you've never seen such a beer selection
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlExpensive but great
KP Asian Market
2370 Telegraph AveHighly recommend going here for produce. Great Korean supermarket
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveCheap and awesome