Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• food + drink Cajun-style delectables include fresh seafood and poorboy burgers. There are homemade blackberry and peach cobblers, too. Lunch Fri.–Sat., dinner Wed.–Mon. lois tHe Pie Queen 851 60th St. (510) 658-5616 This is one of the city’s oldest and dearest restaurants. The signature dish, the Reggie Jackson, contains eggs, grits, and pork chops. Breakfast and lunch daily. nellie’s soul food restAurAnt & BAr 1155 Third St. (510) 625-1350 www.nelliessoulfood.com dishes, such as oxtails, chitterlings, and smothered steak, gives credence to Nellie’s motto: “Like having down-home Sunday dinner everyday.” Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. soutHern CAfé 2000 macArthur Blvd. (510) 261-1404 Dig into the delicious, soulful soul food at Southern Café. Dishes range from fried chicken and shrimp to seafood platters. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. an enclosed patio, and the freshest ingredients from Chinatown. Lunch Mon.– Sat., dinner daily. siAm BAy AutHentiC tHAi Cuisine 1009 Clay St. (510) 452-1499 Delicious beef, poultry, and tofu curries are the standouts here. Sample other authentic entrées, including fried noodles and pad thai. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. warm cajun tofu to okra gumbo and Thai fish. Lunch and dinner daily. Vietnamese le CHevAl 1007 Clay St. (510) 763-8495 www.lecheval.com A local institution, specialties here include Singapore-style noodles and spicy, soft, stirfried noodles. Lunch Mon.–Sat., dinner daily. xyClo 4218 Piedmont Ave. (510) 654-2681 www.xyclorestaurant.com thai sABuy sABuy 5231 College Ave. (510) 653-8587 This café features a tiny dining room, Vegeta ria n new world veGetAriAn Cuisine 464 Eighth St. (510) 444-2891 This creative spot offers dishes ranging from A daily-changing menu of classic soul food Vietnamese goes upscale at this urban-chic restaurant. Lunch and dinner daily. nightlife THE CITY COmES ALIvE AT NIGHT, with venues ranging from intimate blues clubs to brewpubs and dance halls. The vibrant music scene means you can enjoy almost any sounds—from jazz, blues, and hip-hop to zydeco, rock, and bluegrass. big dance floor and features drinks such as Hot Latin Nights. eli’s mile HiGH CluB 3629 martin Luther King Jr. Way (510) 654-4549 www.oaklandmilehigh.com kimBAll’s CArnivAl 522 Second St. (510) 444-6979 www.kimballscarnival.com These major venues offer concerts by headlining entertainers throughout the year. oAsis restAurAnt And BAr 135 12th St. (510) 763-0404 Air BAr 492 Ninth St. (510) 444-2377 www.airoakland.com Reminiscent of a Southern roadhouse, this small, funky club heats up with some of the best blues and jazz in the East Bay. Heinold’s first And lAst CHAnCe sAloon 48 Webster St. Jack London Square (510) 839-6761 www.heinoldsfirstand lastchance.com A vital component of Jack London Square’s nightlife, Kimball’s specialty is R&B for the 30-plus crowd. Also try Kimball’s sports bar and billards at 215 Washington St. Dancing Fri.–Sat. and live music. lukA’s tAProom & lounGe 2221 Broadway (510) 451-4677 www.lukasoakland.com create the hip ambience at this nightspot. Mix it up on the dance floor, show off your pool stroke, or sip cocktails at the bar. stork CluB 2330 Telegraph Ave. (510) 444-6174 www.storkcluboakland.com At one of the city’s hot spots, groove to the ultramodern setting or soul, downtempo, and world-beat music on the dance floor. BenCH And BAr 2111 Franklin St. (510) 444-2266 www.bench-and-bar.com Rock to the DJ’s rhythms— everything from reggae, R&B, and funk to house music—while savoring a late-night Nigerian dinner and drinks from a full bar. Live summer entertainment. Wed.–Sun. until 2 a.m. PACifiC CoAst BrewinG ComPAny 906 Washington St. (510) 836-2739 www.pacificcoastbrewing.com Adorned with Christmas lights and tinsel, this happening club offers imaginative punk and rock, plus a full bar, a pool table, pinball machines, and Ms. Pac-Man. tHe wHite Horse inn 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820 www.whitehorsebar.com Gay clientele frequent this Latin dance bar, which offers an array of live entertainment nightly. CAto’s Ale House 3891 Piedmont Ave. (510) 655-3349 www.mrcato.com Enjoy a cool beverage and top-notch people watching any time of day at this colorful, historic waterfront pub, once frequented by author Jack London. Jessos seAfood restAurAnt & CABAret 901 Washington St. (510) 451-1561 www.jessos.com An upscale lounge and restaurant, serving Belgian beers and California brasserie cuisine. Live music and DJs in the lounge play everything from funk to punk. There’s also a pool room with a wicked jukebox. mAxwell’s restAurAnt & lounGe 341 13th St. (510) 839-6169 www.maxwellslounge.com Enjoy locally made microbrews and great food while relaxing in the heated beer garden or watching sporting events on four TVs. Free WiFi. Lunch and dinner daily. Q’s At everett And Jones 126 Broadway (510) 663-2350 www.eandjbbq.com At the East Bay’s landmark gay bar, men and women dance to house and Top 40 music Thurs.–Sat. nights. Throughout the week, enjoy themed nights and video games, plus bigscreen TVs. yosHi’s 510 Embarcadero West (510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com photogr aph y: lori e anes Beer, soju cocktails, wine, and pub food are on tap at this stylish joint. Music alternates between live blues, jazz, and DJs. CluB Anton 428 Third St. (510) 463-0165 www.clubanton.com There’s plenty of mouthwatering soul food—and soulful sounds, too—at this Old Oakland destination. Live music Wed.–Sat. At this sophisticated venue, get energized by live performances and film screenings, or boogie down on R&B Fridays. mCAfee Coliseum And orACle ArenA 7000 Coliseum Way (510) 569-2121 www.coliseum.com Tasteful live music and a full bar complement the acclaimed barbecue and ribs at this local favorite. ruBy room 132 14th St. (510) 444-7224 Sophisticates flock here for top-flight jazz by national and international headliners 363 days a year. FYI: USA Today names Yoshi’s one of the 10 Great Places for a Jazzy Night Out. This Latin jazz club has a Candles and crimson lights oakland | california 35 http://www.lecheval.com http://www.xyclorestaurant.com http://www.nelliessoulfood.com http://www.kimballscarnival.com http://www.oaklandmilehigh.com http://www.storkcluboakland.com http://www.airoakland.com http://www.lukasoakland.com http://www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com http://www.whitehorsebar.com http://www.pacificcoastbrewing.com http://www.bench-and-bar.com http://www.maxwellslounge.com http://www.mrcato.com http://www.yoshis.com http://www.eandjbbq.com http://www.jessos.com http://www.clubanton.com http://www.coliseum.com

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