Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

dining guide | special adver tising section | Kincaid’s Located in Jack London Square, Kincaid’s is today’s interpretation of a traditional fish, chop, and steak house. Choices range from traditional Prime Rib to a variety of innovative fresh fish specials. Spectacular bay views and great service have turned visitors into lifelong guests. Open 7 days a week. Happy Hour is served in the lounge Mon.–Thurs. 4–6 p.m. Complimentary shuttle service at dinner, to and from all Oakland hotels, theatres, and local businesses. One Franklin Street, Oakland www.kincaids.com Miss PEaRL’s JaM HOUsE Miss Pearl is back—and she’s better than ever. This popular restaurant that once resided at the Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco, is all grown up and has traveled across the bay. New World, island-inspired cuisine and cocktails transport you to the sandy beaches and clear blue waters of your last vacation (or at least the one you dream about). Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. Brunch served Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Reservations available. One Broadway, Oakland www.misspearlsjamhouse.com (510) 835-8600 (510) 444-7171 sOMERsEt REstaURant This handsome addition to the Rockridge restaurant scene feels like a cozy club with a warmly lit bar and outdoor dining in the garden. The kitchen crafts unique American food like goat cheese soufflé, roast chicken, barbeque ribs, flat iron steak, individual pizzas, chicken potpie and grilled salmon. Their extensive wine list is offered by the glass. Desserts, biscuits, breads, all made in house. Lunch and dinner served daily. 5912 College Avenue, Oakland www.somersetrestaurant.com ©2008 jeff brock photography FEntOns cREaMERy Founded in 1894, Fentons Creamery in Oakland is a landmark institution that has served generations its famous handcrafted ice cream, classic fare, and breakfast on weekends. Visit our Nut Tree location— serving the I-80 corridor and Solano County—featuring local farm shops, confectionaries, artisan foods, and the Nut Tree Family Park. Open late. Ice cream tours by appointment. 4226 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland 1669 E. Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville www.fentonscreamery.com (510) 428-1823 (510) 658-7000 (707) 469-7200 JORdan’s at tHE cLaREMOnt REsORt & sPa Now offering a special three-course meal Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Menu includes: harvest salad with Bosc pear, Maytag blue cheese, sherry walnut vinaigrette or soup de jour. Entree choice of: grilled breast of chicken, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus; herb-chardonnay jus peppered salmon fillet, shrimp-chive risotto with wilted greens and lemon caper sauce; or sautéed jumbo shrimp linguini with tomato, basil and garlic. Finish your meal with crème brulee. 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley www.claremontresort.com VEnEzia is a Berkeley tradition acclaimed for its great Italian food, outstanding value, and family-friendly atmosphere. Chef Cindy Deetz’s inspired menu features a wide assortment of house-made pastas, innovative regional meat and fish dishes, a full bar, and an eclectic, affordable wine list. Parties both large and small can dine on a Venetian piazza complete with floor-to-ceiling murals, central fountain, and whimsical hanging laundry, or in the intimate Tuscan Room, available for private parties at lunch and dinner. (510) 549-8510 1799 University Avenue, Berkeley www.caffevenezia.com (510) 849-4681 36 oaklandcvb.com http://www.kincaids.com http://www.misspearlsjamhouse.com http://www.kincaids.com http://www.misspearlsjamhouse.com http://www.fentonscreamery.com http://www.somersetrestaurant.com http://www.somersetrestaurant.com http://www.fentonscreamery.com http://www.caffevenezia.com http://www.claremontresort.com http://www.claremontresort.com http://www.caffevenezia.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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