5 Best Bistros near Oakland

“Really good food and quick service everyone was very friendly in a beautiful neighborhood 🤗❤️wil come back with my cousin when I come back to California 🤗❤️🕶🤗👏🏼“

“A magical secret which Oakland manages to hide within her bosom, Laney Bistro will, in equal parts, frustrate you that more people don’t know about it yet, and make you secretly glad that it is so. Come out and support the Laney College Culinary Arts Department and future stars of the restaurant world. I defy anyone to find a better $30 3-course fine dining meal anywhere in the Universe!“

“Very nice facility and the staff was very friendly.“

“I love a place with a lot of history, especially when it can lean into that history instead of paint over it. The Fly Trap is one of those places: from the moment you walk in, you can tell it's been there a long time. From the ceiling and the walls - it still captures the charm of restaurant that's more than 100 years old without feeling gimmicky. It has an authentic charisma that a lot of modern restaurants try to mimic.

The food is great. We started with a bowl of hot olives which at most places would wind up being your run of the mill olives you can find anywhere. The Fly Trap offered a nice assortment which was a nice surprise. The mains were great, as were the mocktails we ordered.

Especially happy with this pick because we'd flown in late and we're having to grab a late dinner. With most places closed or closing, The Fly Trap was able to accommodate us without issue.

Lastly, I love the little alley beside the restaurant. It's incredibly enchanting.“

“Great Place! *************“