Brunch Restaurants near Oakland, CA

“Lori is the reason I keep coming back to Portal Oakland — she is truly the BEST server ever! Every single visit, she goes above and beyond to make sure I’m taken care of. Her energy is warm, her vibe is amazing, and she always remembers the little things that make the experience feel personal.

She’s attentive without hovering, quick with recommendations, and she always makes sure the food and drinks come out perfect. Honestly, the food is great and the atmosphere is fun — but Lori is what makes this place feel like home.

If you’re coming to Portal and you don’t get Lori as your server… you’re missing out! I LOVE her. She deserves all the praise and all the tips! 💯✨“

“Came here for breakfast and ordered the French toast combo with a banana milk and a hot cocoa. The French toast was really good and filling, and the drinks hit the spot — especially the banana milk, which was a nice treat. The overall vibe was casual and comfortable for a morning meal. Service was solid and the food came out fresh. Definitely a good breakfast spot overall I had a really nice experience and would come back.“

“Eve's Waterfront is an amazing venue with beautiful views, great staff, and delicious food and cocktails. My association met there for a buffet lunch, working meeting, and cocktail hour with passed appetizers. Everything was done smoothly, on budget and on time. Eve was super easy to work with and made the whole process simple and friendly. As soon as you walk in to the restaurant, you are greeted by friendly and professional staff and also beautiful views of the water, sailboats, and the Oakland/Alameda shorelines. Considering the quality of the staff, the venue, and the food, Eve's was also a bargain. I can't recommend Eve's highly enough and would happily hold more events there in the future.“

“Very solid Brazilian fare, good beer selection, wonderful service people“

“The Peach at Night knocks it out of the park. Having a secret menu item is pure marketing genius, and the fact that it was utterly exquisite makes me 100% sure I'll go back again. This was the best fried fish I've ever had. It tasted phenomenal on its own but then I started adding the sauces and the Thai basil and it just kept getting better! The braised lamb neck was unique and exciting to eat. I really enjoyed the sauce it came with. I wish the roti came on the side but that's just because I love a crunch. The wings are HUGE! I loved the glaze and they were even better when I added the lime. The tamale was tasty, but I wish I had of known about the sauces that came with the fish because they would have taken it to a whole other level. The ambiance and low lighting for the dinner service is a perfect date vibe. The servers truly do a fantastic job. The chef pops his head out to check on people's reactions to his food. You can tell everyone on this team genuinely cares about the restaurants success. This all comes together for a wonderful dining experience.“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“Great place with very delicious food.“

“You enter through a walkway full of displays. Then a beautiful patio, up a ramp where you can grab a menu and wait in line. You place your order at the register and get a number. We found a table, grabbed ourselves water and waited for food to come out as its made. Luckily we were sharing plates so it didn’t matter how long between dishes.“

“When you can tell that a restaurant is a place you want to dine at is when you can see that the line cooks are all happy, and even the dishwashers looked happy! One of the most amazing meals I’ve ever had! Outstanding service: attentive, and thoughtful. Worth the wait! Five stars out of five!“

“If you are near the ballpark before 2 PM stop in for a great breakfast or brunch. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and the dish just popped with flavor. The Salsa was excellent as was the Pico and the ham I substituted for the pork chorizo. My wife had a scramble with hash browns, which I can testify were awesome as were the eggs. It's been awhile since we had been there but it won't be long before we go back. Excellent breakfast spot.“

“I order Bandit via EzCater for my company every time I have a work event and my team LOVES their breakfast sandwiches. They are super reliable, kind, and the food is seriously delicious. They also offer gluten free buns which is a huge thing in my company and I have to have gluten free options with every meal. I will continue to order from Bandit time and time again!“

“Their food is some of the best I’ve had in quite some time. We stumbled upon this corner restaurant by accident and had zero regrets. Our favorites are the chicken and waffle burrito and their French toast. Their French toast is the best I’ve ever had, soft and flavorful. You must check this place out!“

“I can not express how impressed and blown away I was visiting Neptune’s today “on accident”. I was driving past neptunes today and we ran into car trouble right in front. We got out and pushed the car into the nearest parking lot which happened to be neptunes. We had just bought a used car in the neighborhood and was trying to make it home and the battery just died. We spent some time pulling out the battery and ran next door to the auto parts store to buy a new one. Out of the blue an employee walked us out some water and said “I saw you out here and it’s hot. Wanted to give you some water and ask if you needed help. “ blown away by his kindness I thanked him but we had it covered. Once we got the battery replaced I decided to get breakfast from Neptune’s to show my thanks for their hospitality. Wow was I blown away. The breakfast was amazing , the coffee on point and the hospitality was unmatched. I give 5 stars for all in. My youngest son said. That guy is a good man! And I agree if you’re looking for good service and great food. Stop here! You won’t regret it.“

“Scones are freshly baked, delicious, yams and eggs, my favorite, it’s healthy and yummy, hot mocha/chocolate taste great, not an ordinary….. love it 😍“

“I tried this place for the first time on my walk home and it’s fantastic! The bread is soft and slightly sweet with a golden crust, and the fillings and sauce are delicious! I’m happy this place is in the neighborhood, and I will definitely be back.“

“Really enjoyed my time here a few months ago. I forgot to write a review, but I recall it was a delicious dinner, and I wished I had more room for food. I spoke the small amount of broken Thai I knew, and they were very appreciative of it. I look forward to returning.“

“I do really love this place!
The owner is the one who's attending and she's such a nice person! And, talking about the food... I'd recommend you the Turkey ham croissant... it's really delicious! Or if you want, you can just come to drink a cup of coffee and relax for a while inside.“

“Delicious, fresh and wholesome food! We were visiting from out of town and just googled breakfast in Berkeley, and this place popped up. So glad we chose it, because our food was delicious. Our group had the lox bagel, breakfast burrito, and the jumpstart breakfast with pancakes and bacon. Everything was quality and cooked well. The smoothies and espresso drinks were also great!“