Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

food + drink RestauRants africa n AsmArA 5020 Telegraph Ave. (510) 547-5100 www.asmararestaurant.com For more than 25 years, Bay Area residents have flocked to this Montclair eatery with American cuisine. Savor traditional standbys: hamburgers, salad, and pastas. There’s a full bar, too. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. everett And Jones BArBeQue 126 Broadway (510) 663-2350 www.eandjbbq.com www.quinnslighthouse.com Housed in a historic landmark lighthouse originally built in 1890, Quinn’s is a great place for a waterfront meal. Try seafood, sausage burgers, or Monterey deep-fried calamari. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. stAnley’s Grill/sPorts edition 1 Hegenberger Rd. (510) 635-5000 Stanley’s restaurant offers excellent American fare. Dinner daily. For a more casual environment, enjoy games and hearty pub grub at Sports Edition. At the Hilton Oakland Airport. Lunch and dinner daily. wood tAvern 6317 College Ave. (510) 654-6607 www.woodtavern.net CésAr 4039 Piedmont Ave. (510) 985-1200 www.barcesar.com • This popular tapas spot features a menu of small and large plates, as well as a market for gourmet Spanish imports. Lunch and dinner daily. florA 1900 Telegraph Ave. (510) 286-0100 Located in Uptown, Flora exudes retro cool. Try braised short ribs with crisp potatoes and cheddar cheese béchamel. Lunch Tues.–Fri., dinner Tues.–Sat., brunch Sat. GAriBAldis on ColleGe 5356 College Ave. (510) 595-4000 www.garibaldis-eastbay.com Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting. Specialties include spicy doro wat, tibsy fitfit, and tej, a sweet honey wine. Lunch Fri.–Sun., dinner Tues.–Sun. CAfé ColuCCi 6427 Telegraph Ave. www.cafecolucci.com Ribs and sausage platters are favorites here, but the menu goes way beyond the traditional brisket. Lunch and dinner daily. tHe fAt lAdy 201 Washington St. (510) 465-4996 www.thefatladyrestaurant.com (510) 601-7999 This crowded Ethiopian restaurant in north Oakland offers an excellent range of authentic dishes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. america n Arizmendi BAkery & PizzA 3265 Lakeshore Ave. (510) 268-8849 www.arizmendi-bakery.org Named for the madam of the popular 1880s house of ill repute, this Victorian establishment excels in steaks, seafood, and pasta. Banquet facilities. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Tues.–Sat., brunch Sat.–Sun. fentons CreAmery And restAurAnt 4226 Piedmont Ave. (510) 658-7000 www.fentonscreamery.com This restaurant offers appealing American and California cuisine, with a daily-changing menu, as well as mainstays that include favorites such as pan-roasted half chicken with fingerling potatoes. Lunch and dinner daily. This popular San Francisco transplant offers Cal-Med cuisine and a large banquet room. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. JordAn’s At tHe ClAremont/ PArAGon BAr And CAfé 41 Tunnel Rd. (510) 549-8510 www.claremontresort.com/dining Burmese nAn yAnG roCkridGe 6048 College Ave. (510) 655-3298 Here you can enjoy specialties such as ginger, mango, and papaya salad, as well as mango prawns, noodles, and curries. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. A different gourmet pizza is offered every day at this cooperative venture, but the basic features stay the same: original thin sourdough crust; whole-milk mozzarella; and fresh seasonal vegetables. Breakfast, lunch Tues.–Sun., dinner Tues.–Sat. ArsimonA BAr & Grill 561 11th St. (510) 444-1158 www.arsimonalounge.com This popular 1940s-style malt shop dishes out hearty portions of old-fashioned favorites and big scoops of homemade ice cream. Lunch and dinner daily. kinCAid’s fisH, CHoP & steAk House 1 Franklin St. (510) 835-8600 www.kincaids.com The Claremont’s elegant restaurant boasts a spectacular view of San Francisco and the Pearl This stylish downtown hot spot offers a melting pot of global cuisine—from smothered pork chops to Asian pesto shrimp. The bar features cocktails, pool tables, and big-screen TVs. Lunch Sun.–Fri., dinner daily. BAkesAle Betty 5098 Telegraph Ave. (510) 985-1213 www.bakesalebetty.com This Jack London Square restaurant draws big crowds for its waterfront view and dishes such as shellfish platters and steaks. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.–Sun. mAmA’s royAl CAfe 4012 Broadway (510) 547-7600 www.mamasroyalcafeoakland.com california / Mediterra nea n BAy wolf 3853 Piedmont Ave. (510) 655-6004 www.baywolf.com Alison Barakat is the mastermind behind this bakery and cafe, which features mouthwatering lunch offerings, such as fried-chicken sandwiches, and tempting desserts that include banana bread, brownies, lemon bars, and heavenly sticky date pudding. BArney’s Gourmet HAmBurGers 5819 College Ave. (510) 601-0444 www.barneyshamburgers.com This breakfast and lunch spot draws visitors from both sides of the Bay. Specialties include huevos rancheros, tofu scramble, and egg dishes with lox. Breakfast, lunch, and brunch daily. merritt restAurAnt & BAkery 203 E. 18th St. (510) 444-8680 www.merritt-bakery.com A fixture of East Bay dining for more than a quarter century, specialties here include duck liver, flan, and Caesar salad. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily. B restAurAnt & BAr 499 Ninth St. (510) 251-8770 www.boakland.com This hopping joint boasts great burgers, salads, chicken burgers, and gigantic orders of fries. Lunch and dinner daily. Also at 4162 Piedmont Ave., (510) 655-7180. BlACkBerry Bistro 4240 Park Blvd. (510) 336-1088 This bistro serves continental favorites such as vanilla orange–scented challah French toast and banana bread pudding. There’s also a heated outdoor patio. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.–Sun. CroGAn’s 6101 La Salle Ave. (510) 339-2098 www.crogans.com Serving Southern-fried chicken, fish, and New York steak since the Truman administration, this Oakland mainstay is the perfect spot for a hearty American meal. Stop by the bakery for fresh breads, pastries, and assorted desserts. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. PACifiC CoAst BrewinG ComPAny 906 Washington St. (510) 836-2739 www.pacificcoastbrewing.com B’s progressive menu boasts 100 percent organic produce, all-natural hormone-free meat, and seafood that’s always fresh. Lunch Tues.–Fri., dinner Tues.–Sat., brunch Sun. CAffé verBenA 1111 Broadway (510) 465-9300 www.caffeverbena.com This restaurant offers Italian dishes such as roasted garlic and mushroom pizza, and Bolognese sauce with multiple meats. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri. CAmino 3917 Grand Ave. (510) 547-5035 www.caminorestaurant.com Bay and serves fresh, seasonal cuisine. At Paragon, enjoy a hip, café-style menu, a lively bar area, and an outdoor deck. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. levende eAst (510) 835-5585 827 Washington St. www.levendeeast.com Enjoy mouthwatering specials, such as the made-to-order sausage sandwich, and housebrewed beers in the comfort of a downtown pub. Lunch and dinner daily. Quinn’s liGHtHouse restAurAnt And PuB 1951 East Embarcadero (510) 536-2050 mitch tobias Chef-owner Russell Moore, formerly of Chez Panisse, recently opened this large restaurant near the Grand Lake Theater dedicated to seasonal, local, and sustainable cuisine. Specialties include roasted dishes from the wood-fired oven. Dinner Wed.–Mon. This swanky spot offers inventive cocktails, dancing, and a menu of New American classics, such as guava barbecue–glazed baby back ribs. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner Mon.–Sat. mezze 3407 Lakeshore Ave. (510) 663-2500 www.mezze.com Small plates and entrées of Mediterraneaninspired cuisine, including specialties from the oakland | california 33 http://www.quinnslighthouse.com http://www.barcesar.com http://www.asmararestaurant.com http://www.eandjbbq.com http://www.cafecolucci.com http://www.thefatladyrestaurant.com http://www.woodtavern.net http://www.garibaldis-eastbay.com http://www.arizmendi-bakery.org http://www.fentonscreamery.com http://www.claremontresort.com/Dining/index.html http://www.kincaids.com http://www.arsimonalounge.com http://www.baywolf.com http://www.mamasroyalcafeoakland.com http://www.bakesalebetty.com http://www.boakland.com http://www.merrittbakeryoakland.com/ http://www.barneyshamburgers.com http://www.caffeverbena.com http://www.levendeeast.com http://www.pacificcoastbrewing.com http://www.caminorestaurant.com http://www.mezze.com http://www.crogans.com

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