50 Best American Restaurants in Oakland

“We had the Family Dinner with the wine pairing and were completely blown away by every dish and wine. The sommelier chatted with us a lot and we were very impressed by his unique selections. Service was excellent, the decor is all thoughtfully selected, vibes are amazing. Everything about this place is special.“

“Always an interesting experience and fun treat. Classic cocktails in a classic atmosphere. Service is on point! Food is innovative yet still comforting and familiar. Never disappointed.“

“I loved everything about this place. The food was just the right amount and so creative.“

“Outstanding restaurant, we have dined at Wood Tavern more times than I can recollect . We we rather disappointed recently when we called to make reservations for 4 for lunch on 2/25/2022 and were informed they only take reservations for 5 or more. Is this true ? If so they should so state on their web site.“

“Chef Horn, is something special💯“

“good drinks, good food, friendly service, outdoor dining, i'll be back“

“what a cool place. the amount of community that is instilled here is awesome! great great food!“

“Tummy comfort food in great post-industrial space. Friendly service, craft cocktails. Good menu options and specials. Outdoor tables also available.“

“A put bull was allowed to attack our dog tonight, they were sitting at the bar by the door. Our dog is well-behaved and well-trained and was attacked walking out of the restaurant. I appreciate places being dog friendly but plz be safe. The food and drinks are great but this ruined the evening.“

“Loved my birthday dinner tonight! Portions small for the prices in our opinion. A scallops main dish with 3 scallops is small. Drinks were amazing, decor fabulous and great service. My son had to go eat more food afterwards as he was still hungry. Bigger portions would be good. Loved everything else! Great choices, appetizers, main dishes and creative drinks were delicious. Kind of surprised knowing they knew it was my birthday that they didn't offer me a birthday "something" to make it special. For these prices I would expect something.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Oakland! The food is amazing and so are the cocktails. The vive is is unreal!!!“

“Great local eatery with delicious beers and wonderful taps. Joe, the owner, is one of the most sweetest guys you’ll ever meet. Highly recommend!“

“Loved our lunch today ! Bison stew with fry bread and bison meatballs. Hibiscus tea was awesome. Staff was so incredible. Busy and very full today. Great atmosphere.“

“a ton of food options, check new shops like Rov's Craft Kitchen“

“food was great atmosphere was nice recommend going there“

“Stumbled across this spot one Sunday afternoon after church. I purchased the crab egg rolls, side of fries, OG lemon pepper party wings, and a green apple lemonade drink. Usually I eat my fries first but babbby when I bit into that crab egg roll it had me humming and dancing in my seat. The crab was so fresh, seasoned to perfection, and the crisp of the egg roll was a win win for the tastebuds! My homegirl ordered the crab bowl and I tasted a little bit and was sold! Service was great the atmosphere was cool too! Definitely will be back! Oh and I was hecka hungry so I didn’t take any photos.“

“They're always so nice to me here! Mama loves the craft cocktails and the book curations. We live nearby so it's a favorite neighborhood hang, and we appreciate all the thought that went into the menus.“

“Food was perfect. Spicy and tasty and salty and everything you want for enjoying with a cocktail. The drinks were all unique and tropical and delicious and I wish I could have tried them all. The ambiance and the staff were just awesome. Thank you!“

“Great go-to destination in Uptown!“

“I’ve recently cut out all dairy and pretty much all meat, although I will make an exception for special occasions and eat meat seldomly. anyway the options here are delicious if you’re a vegan! Their menu is full of tasty choices. U couldn’t be happier with my recent door dash orders“

“The food was incredible!!!... unique flavor combinations that worked beautifully. While there was a bit of a delay at the start, the friendly service and outstanding dishes quickly made up for it. Once the food arrived, everything else faded into the background.“

“If you're a breakfast burrito fan, Southie serves one of the best I've ever had—anywhere. I've eaten great burritos across the Bay and in L.A., and this one easily ranks at the top.

It's perfectly constructed: ripe avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, cheese, chorizo, and an onion-pasilla pepper relish, all wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla. The flavors are bold and balanced, and it’s finished with a smoky chipotle aioli that adds just the right amount of kick.

One of the things I love most is that it doesn’t include potatoes—just pure flavor, no filler. I keep coming back for this burrito, and it never misses.

If you're anywhere near College Ave, it’s more than worth the stop.“

“I have been seeing this place since they opened a while back. So I finally gave it a try and I got the hot boy sandwich. And I can definitely say this is by far one of the best sandwiches I have ever had! And for such an amazing price!
If you love sandwiches but can be somewhat finicky about them like me, this is the place to go!
Delicious, portioned out perfectly, and fresh so fresh!“

“The melt just might be my new fav in Oakland! The food was outstanding, everything was fresh. the burgers were juicy even without mayo and I love mayo.. spicy melt sauce sooo good! and can we please not forget about the service 10 out of 10 babyyyyy Shay is that girl! She definitely made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. The staff is amazing thank you again!“

“This is not my first time here and I have to tell you how awesome this place is.
The food is wicked good!
The beer selection is wicked good!
The atmosphere is wicked good!
The service is wicked good!
I love this place sooo much!
Thanks to everyone who works here! ❤️“

“Been coming here since 1977. Always great food and adult beverages. Best is fried zucchini!!!!“

“We come by almost every Friday and have lunch at Cato's. The staff is extremely friendly and the service is top notch! It's always rejuvenating to be at Cato's and start our weekend with good food, tasty beverages and a few good laughs with the welcoming folks that work and patronize the Ale House.“

“95 percent fantastic. Service was great, and food was delicious. Beware that you may be offered bread, without being told of the cost. Also, my friend got a side order of vegetables with her burger. I got a side order with my entree. Hers was a small bowl and mine was a large one; each was $7. Odd. But, in the end, we both very much enjoyed our good and nice service.“

“Mama’s is always fabulous! Great food, great people. What more can you ask for??“

“D Monaghans on the Hill offers a fantastic dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service. I've hosted three events in their private area, and each one was a resounding success. The combination of great cuisine and a pleasant environment makes it an excellent choice for dining, catering, and private parties. Highly recommend!“

“we love the vibe, service and menu at GLK on Grand and have been going there for years. On our last visit we were surprised by how salty the food was. I think the cooks are overly generous with salt. Both our brussel sprouts and the scallops were really over salted. Next visit we will be sure to order low/no salt, and send back anything that's too salty.“

“Ramen Shop is in my top 3 favorite restaurants. Literally everything I've had is incredible and one-of-a-kind. I've tried all 3 types of ramen and they are all so flavorful, especially the vegetarian one with Meyer lemon. The turnip cake appetizer is perfection. I get the sesame seed ice cream sandwich dessert every time I visit. I would eat here every night if I could!“

“my friend and I enjoyed our brunch on the outside patio. food service was fast“

“Food was excellent, unfortunately the service that are waitress give us was not good at all, she take are order and after that she never went back to check if everything was ok r if we need anything all’s, we wait for are dessert 🍮 like 30 mints until I ask another person for it 🤷‍♀️. But otherwise it was excellent place and good We just had bad luck with the person that was in charge ford are table“

“we love the vibe, service and menu at GLK on Grand and have been going there for years. On our last visit we were surprised by how salty the food was. I think the cooks are overly generous with salt. Both our brussel sprouts and the scallops were really over salted. Next visit we will be sure to order low/no salt, and send back anything that's too salty.“

“One of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. The Diggery Inn has everything you need for an amazing meal at a reasonable price.

These hard working lady's provide a comfortable, inviting and friendly place to recharge and relax and refuel.

Doug's Signature was my latest find on the menu. It includes Two Poached Eggs and Chorizo on Toast or English Muffin.
Matt says check this place out!“

“One Of My Favorite Spots To Eat At �“

“Don't lose your investment in forex trade/bitcoin. Go with a proven legitimate trader that allows your unrestricted access to your account. I recommend Mrs Craig Vanessa for anyone in need of a reliable account manager because she has really helped me and got me restored from previous losses and it's been cool all the way. Invest with her today and enjoy a profitable trading experience. Now I am making profit of $5,500 weekly. Contact her through Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“All fresh ingredients are so good.Noce Customer Service #BLM“

“Absolutely delicious! The steak with mushroom gravy melted in my mouth, and the mashed potatoes were perfectly creamy. Special thanks to our amazing waiter — the guy with the eyebrow piercing — he was on point: friendly, fast, and just awesome!“

“Oh my!!!. One of the best Bacon Cheeseburgers myself has had in a long while!. Love this Emil's Burger & Breakfast!!!. GO!!! JALAPENOS!!!.“

“Clean, pleasant restaurant with old-fashioned decor, fairly-priced food, and good service.This is located inside Oakland Airport Executive Hotel. The full menu is available from opening to closing. There was only one person working to take orders, cook, and serve food and drinks. One person seemed to be enough though; it's not a popular place. There were only two customers when I visited this place in the evening, including myself. Everything on the menu sounded good, and the one other customer who was there was complimenting the food after every other bite, exclaiming that the eggs were just how he liked them and that the sandwich was perfect.I only wanted a little bit of food, because I had eaten before coming to this hotel. I ordered a side of fries to-go so that I could take it to my room. I was expecting a small container, but after five minutes of waiting, I received a full-size to-go box of fries that came with plenty of napkins and ketchup. My total was $6.62 including tax. The receipt said the fries were $6, but the menu said $5. I didn't bring it up because I got a large portion, but remember to check your receipt.This restaurant is the best part of this hotel, which isn't saying much, but I recommend checking this place out before you open a food delivery app, if you're staying at this hotel.

Vegetarian options: Salads and drinks available, most breakfast options contain no meat, check menu

Dietary restrictions: Food is made to order, ask for more information

Parking: Hotel parking area

Kid-friendliness: Not sure if high chairs are available, no kids' menu

Wheelchair accessibility: Door way is wide enough, the tables are low enough“

“This is a basic cafe inside Eastmont Town Center. Nothing too fancy, but if you want to support a local small business and the Center, this is better than the neighboring fast food options. I work at this site occasionally and like the coffee.“

“Every time I come to town I stop for dinner. The paella is amazing. I also have an Anchor Steam every time I visit. I knew this time would be different with them (temporarily, hopefully) out of business. I so love this place.“

“Hotel clean. I seen more housekeepers here then I have even seen at any hotels recently. Everyone was beyond helpful. The courtyard and pool area was clean, quiet, and safe. Fencing is around entire area of the hotel. Beds super comfy, great air conditioning.Only downfall was we traveled with a disabled adult and few times we noticed handicap parking was being used by someone that did not have a handicap permit in/on their car.“

“delicious ice cream and everything“

“ACRE Kitchen & Bar does so many things right! When visiting the East Bay, ACRE has become one of our favorite ‘go to' places for meet ups and gatherings with friends. From arrival time to departure, the entire ACRE team works really well together to assure a fantastic dining experience. There were 6 of us and we began the evening with delicious shared appetizers...the butternut squash rings and the meatballs had everyone smiling with appreciation. We continued with shared pizza and a fabulous rigatoni. Our waiter, Chris, guided our selections. Superb evening! ACRE is busy and full each time we visit for good reason. The entire team works super efficiently together. Shout out to the chef, the bartender, the floor manager and all for providing such a memorable experience. Next time we are headed to Oakland, we'll plan another stop at ACRE.“

“I recommend community services, including the podiatry clinic.“