Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• food + drink oAk PlAzA restAurAnt 105 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (510) 268-1700 Delight in daily specials, such as halibut wrapped in fig leaves served with a warm artichoke salad, at this Civic Center eatery. Lunch Mon.–Fri. seison restAurAnt & BAr 495 10th St., in the Washington Inn (510) 832-7449 Located in the heart of Old Oakland, this restaurant offers a menu of seasonal French- and Spanish-influenced California dishes. Lunch Tues.–Fri., dinner Tues.–Sat. Along with banquet facilities for up to 450, this spot offers reasonable prices and a familyfriendly atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily. restAurAnt Peony 388 Ninth St., Ste. 288 (510) 286-8866 www.restaurantpeony.com Citron 5484 College Ave. (510) 653-5484 www.citronrestaurant.com The cuisine here includes baked clay-pot dishes and curries. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. Don’t miss the sumptuous array of delicacies at this Hong Kong–style banquet hall, including whole suckling pig and Peking duck. Dim sum, lunch, and dinner daily. silver drAGon 835 Webster St. (510) 893-3748 This Cantonese restaurant’s specialties include Peking duck and roasted chicken stuffed with sweet rice. Lunch and dinner daily. The understated decor provides a pleasant backdrop for the seasonal, fresh foods and friendly service. Lunch Tues.–Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.–Sun. JoJo 3859 Piedmont Ave. (510) 985-3003 www.jojorestaurant.com ita lia n CAffé 817 817 Washington St. (510) 271-7965 www.caffe817.com ca mbodia n PHnom PenH House 251 Eighth St. (510) 893-3825 Cambodian noodles and barbecued chicken or tofu in peanut sauce with spinach are top choices here. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Enjoy cuisine that draws from the vernacular of rural France but doesn’t stray far from the chef’s Middle American roots—all in a comfortably elegant setting. Dinner Tues.–Sat. soiziC Bistro 300 Broadway (510) 251-8100 www.soizicbistro.com This artsy Tuscan café offers a taste of Florence, including panini and bean soup. Breakfast and lunch Mon.–Sat. doPo 4293 Piedmont Ave. (510) 652-3676 A daily-changing menu features delicious pizzas, creative pasta dishes, raw seafood, and charcuterie. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. frAnCesCo’s restAurAnt 8520 Pardee Dr. (510) 569-0653 www.francescosrestaurant.com english yorksHire fisH And CHiPs 248 Grand Ave. (510) 251-0622 Dig into deep-fried catfish, snapper, cod, sole, and various shellfish at this neighborhood hangout. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. chinese Crown wok 1019 Clay St. (510) 625-1005 Savor Cantonese-style seafood specialties, including ginger-onion lobster, steamed garlic lobster, and honey-walnut prawns. Lunch and dinner daily. leGendAry PAlACe 708 Franklin St. (510) 663-9188 Dim sum is the leading choice at this restaurant. A French bistro–inspired menu offers rib eye steak and fresh mussels served sans shells in a fennel broth. Lunch Tues.–Fri., dinner Tues.–Sun. india n BreAds of indiA And Gourmet Curries 948 Clay St (510) 834-7684 Featuring regional breads and curries, the daily menu offers 175 breads and 750 curries. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. sABinA indiAn Cuisine 1628 Webster St. (510) 268-0170 This family favorite for more than 35 years is the perfect spot to enjoy a taste of Old Italy. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. oliveto 5655 College Ave. (510) 547-5356 www.oliveto.com French À Côté 5478 College Ave. (510) 655-6469 www.acoterestaurant.com The folks from Citron (located next door) run this late-night haunt, which serves FrenchMediterranean delicacies. Dinner daily. A leader in Bay Area Italian cooking, this establishment offers a menu of meats of every description, from succulent pork to moist leg of lamb. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily; downstairs café: lunch and dinner daily. PizzAiolo 5008 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-4888 www.pizzaiolooakland.com a taste of Oakland THE HEART OF THE 1970s mOvEmENT that created California cuisine and revolutionized the food world, the Bay Area has long been a culinary hotbed that encourages the unconventional and the innovative. In Oakland, this pioneering spirit, combined with the diverse ethnic community, translates to restaurants that are one-of-a-kind in both ambience and cuisine. On Piedmont Avenue, there’s the trailblazing Bay Wolf, a champion of fresh and seasonal cuisine. And in Jack London Square there’s Yoshi’s Japanese restaurant, which doubles as a worldclass jazz venue. Oakland’s wineries offer delicious wines harvested from the area’s renowned vineyards. Then there’s our fine chocolatiers, tea bars, and old-fashioned ice cream parlors. In addition, plans are under way to build, near the waterfront, a 185,000-square-foot marketplace (California Harvest Hall) offering fresh wares from local producers. So share a seat at our bountiful table—and don’t be surprised if it’s the owner serving you him- or herself. We’re a large metropolis, yes, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. Thin-crust wood-fired pizzas are the specialty of this friendly Temescal hot spot. Dinner daily. rAtto’s deli And internAtionAl mArket 821 Washington St. (510) 832-6503 Peruse the gourmet grocery as your favorite Italian sandwich is made to order at this historic eatery, an ever-popular destination among locals. Lunch Mon.–Sat. ristorAnte il PesCAtore 31 Webster St., Jack London Square (510) 465-2188 www.ilpescatoreristorante.com Classic northern Italian fare tops the menu at this Jack London Square mainstay. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.–Sun. sPettro 3355 Lakeshore Ave. (510) 451-7738 Try traditional and offbeat variations of Italian favorites at this centrally located sleeper restaurant. Dinner daily. Japa nese isoBune susHi 5897 College Ave. (510) 601-1424 This popular Tokyo-style restaurant offers a parade of sushi boats and big beers. Lunch and dinner daily. 32 oaklandcvb.com photogr aph y: lori e anes http://www.citronrestaurant.com http://www.restaurantpeony.com http://www.caffe817.com http://www.jojorestaurant.com http://www.soizicbistro.com http://www.francescosrestaurant.com http://www.oliveto.com http://www.acoterestaurant.com http://www.pizzaiolooakland.com http://www.ilpescatoreristorante.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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