Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

kAi’s JAPAnese Cuisine 801 Washington St. (510) 523-4332 More than 100 kinds of sushi are offered at this restaurant, which also features prized recipes handed down from the owner’s grandmother. kotoBuki 3920 Piedmont Ave. (510) 658-3119 The sushi chef at this restaurant is a Japanese native who creates traditional fish dishes, such as hamachi (yellowtail) and maguro (tuna). Lunch and dinner daily. tA-ke 357 Grand Ave. (510) 452-2443 www.ta-kesushi.com Fruit of the Vine A GREAT DAY OF WINE TASTING needn’t include a trip to Napa or Sonoma. Oakland is home to a number of winemakers, four of whom have facilities that are open to the public. Here you can taste Syrah, Zinfandel, merlot, and other varietals from grapes grown in California’s finest vineyards. dAsHe CellArs 55 Fourth St. (510) 452-1800 www.dashecellars.com JC CellArs 55 Fourth St. (510) 465-5900 www.jccellars.com Serving Oakland for more than 20 years, this small Japanese eatery offers a big menu of fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional tempura, teriyaki, donburi, and bento boxes. Open daily for lunch and dinner. yosHi’s 510 Embarcadero West (510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.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–5 p.m. Visit this newly opened tasting room, where you can watch all the winemaking action while you taste delicious selections of true Rhône varietals. Thurs.–Mon., noon–5 p.m. lost CAnyon winery 2102 Dennison St., Ste. A (510) 534-9314 www.lostcanyonwinery.com Dashe Cellars enAt winery 910 81st Ave., Unit 15 (510) 632-6629 mole poblano, barbecued goat from Hidalgo, and sweets and gorditas from Querétaro. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. lA tAzA de CAfé 3909 Grand Ave. (510) 658-2373 www.latazadecafe.com Make an appointment to try traditional and orange varieties of these exotic, Ethiopian-style honey wines—made from honey, water, and yeast—in a tasting room that includes a bamboo bar. Integrating state-of-the-art equipment and grapes from some of the most desired vineyards in Sonoma County, this winery is housed in a newly restored 1900s warehouse on the waterfront. Fri.–Sun., 1–6 p.m. or by appointment. Come for the sushi, but stay for the jazz at this plush eatery and world-class nightclub. At a cozy table or in traditional tatami seating, try modern Japanese cuisine, fresh grilled seafood, and vegetarian fare. Dinner daily. Mexica n/Lat in america n BAJA tAQueriA 4070 Piedmont Ave. (510) 547-2252 This well-known taqueria on busy Piedmont Avenue serves up tasty fish tacos and luscious lobster burritos. Lunch and dinner daily. CoCk-A-doodle CAfe 719 Washington St. (510) 465-5400 www.cockadoodlecafe.com Delight in tantalizing flavors of Cuba and Latin America, including tapas, Cuban-style coffees, and pan de queso, La Taza’s scrumptious cheese bread. Dinner Tues.–Sun., brunch Sun. tAmArindo AntoJeriA mexiCAnA 468 Eighth St. (510) 444-1944 www.tamarindoantojeria.com Seafood mAriCA seAfood restAurAnt & BAr 5301 College Ave. (510) 985-8388 www.maricaseafood.com Specia lt y Bittersweet 5427 College Ave. (510) 654-7159 www.bittersweetcafe.com Tacos de camaron, chiles toreados, and antijotios—small, powerfully flavorful snacks meant to satisfy cravings—are among the signature dishes from across Mexico. Lunch Tues.–Fri., dinner Tues.–Sat., brunch Sat. Fresh seafood—wild king salmon, twicecooked lobster, Prince Edward Island mussels—and cocktails are the draw at this Rockridge restaurant and bar. Dinner daily. oyster reef 1000 Embarcadero (510) 836-2519 www.oyster-reef.com A chocolate lover’s dream, this café features over 120 chocolate bars from around the world and classic items with a twist, such as chocolate Thai iced tea. For the enthusiast, there are lectures by chocolate professionals. Open daily. l’Amyx teA BAr 4179 Piedmont Ave. (510) 594-8322 www.lamyx.com Middle eastern Holy lAnd restAurAnt 677 Rand Ave. (510) 272-0535 www.holylandrestaurant.com This downtown eatery has a delicious Latin influence, with everything from ceviche Benedict to Cuban-style seafood burgers. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sun. ComPAdres 4239 Park Blvd. (510) 482-3663 photography courtesy of dashe cellars Relish the view from the waterfront terrace and the hearty seafood, including daily fish specials. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. PeArl oyster BAr And restAurAnt 5634 College Ave. (510) 654-5426 www.pearloncollege.com www.compadresrestaurants.com This neighborhood eatery features homemade tortilla chips and buckets of Mazatlan shrimp, topopos salad, and 11 varieties of enchiladas. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.–Sun. doñA tomÁs 5004 Telegraph Ave. (510) 450-0522 Sample fine cuisine in a vibrant setting. Popular items include mole, quesadillas, and homemade corn tortillas and salsas. Dinner Tues.–Sat. el HuArACHe AzteCA 3842 International Blvd. (510) 533-2395 Explore the cuisine of central Mexico and enjoy Located near Lake Merritt, this is one of the only restaurants in the Bay Area that serves kosher cuisine. It’s the perfect spot for an authentic taste of Israeli and Mediterranean dishes. Lunch and dinner Sun.–Fri. Legend has it that monks from a Chinese monastery treated their monkeys with such kindness that in return, the monkeys picked the most treasured tea leaves. At L’Amyx, this legendary monkey serves as both the logo and inspiration for a bar that features white, oolong, chai, and other specialty teas. Morocca n tAnJiA 4905 Telegraph Ave. (510) 653-8691 www.tanjias.com Unique touches, such as UFO-shaped halogen lights, make up the decor at this popular spot, which serves sake cocktails, hipster wines, and small plates of Asian-influenced raw food. Lunch Thurs.–Sat., dinner daily. sCott’s 2 Broadway (510) 444-3456 www.scottseastbay.com Soul Food/cajun/ creole Home of CHiCken And wAffles 444 Embarcadero West (510) 836-4446 www.hcwchickenandwaffles.com Enjoy an authentic Moroccan experience, from the ambience and decor to chef Said Zahid’s exquisite menu. Diners savor a fivecourse feast—complete with nightly belly dancing. Dinner Tues.–Sun. Fresh seafood tops the bill at this highly regarded restaurant overlooking San Francisco Bay from the heart of Jack London Square. Private banquet facilities available. Lunch and dinner daily, champagne jazz brunch Sun. As the name suggests, fried chicken and waffles reign supreme at this almost allhours, down-home destination in Jack London Square. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Jessos seAfood restAurAnt & CABAret 901 Washington St. (510) 451-1561 www.jessos.com oakland | california 33 http://www.dashecellars.com http://www.jccellars.com http://www.ta-kesushi.com http://www.lostcanyonwinery.com http://www.yoshis.com http://www.latazadecafe.com http://www.bittersweetcafe.com http://www.maricaseafood.com http://www.tamarindoantojeria.com http://www.oyster-reef.com http://www.lamyx.com http://www.cockadoodlecafe.com http://www.holylandrestaurant.com http://www.compadresrestaurants.com http://www.hcwchickenandwaffles.com http://www.tanjias.com http://www.scottseastbay.com http://www.jessos.com

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