Always an amazing time at District. Both wing options are a must. And don't forget the Caviar Bump
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Harkinson
We have been visiting District for many years. We love the crowd and ambiance, and the happy hour generously goes until 7 pm. The 2 for 1 oysters used to be a great deal, but unfortunately on the last 2 visits the quality of the oysters has been poor—creamy instead of briny. Also, $8 for a beer isn’t a great “happy hour” price. They were busy on the last visit but they need to pay attention to quality and value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Marcie Hill
The staff is great. It can get pretty crowded after 10 and is only open till 12.30p :(
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hazel
This guy yelled “don’t touch things that aren’t yours before you get deported” to a young lady in front of her two children. She was walking down the street when she saw a lime on the floor and picked it up. Is this what DISTRICT stand for? I used to love coming here but there’s no way I am supporting a business that stands for this. Also, in the picture those floors are looking extremely dirty and not hygienic I wonder how’s the rest of the kitchen. His apron is also disgusting … please don’t tell me he is a cook and uses that. Okay… I am def not going back not only for the comment. And did he wash the lime he threw on the dirty sidewalk? Hmmmm…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nicholas Napolitano
Great Food + Great People = Great Atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg S
Nice vibe in the downtown Oakland area. We came in for dinner on a Saturday evening. The space is dark with high open ceiling and a large U shaped bar that appears to be a big draw. There were a couple good sized parties on one side when we came in. They seated us at one of the high tops on the other side. Seating is pretty equally low tops and high tops here, plus the bar. Our server was ok. Nothing spectacular, but got the job done. We appreciate that in this particular economy, District offers a dinner for 2 for $35 at this time. We had the arugula salad, lamb meatballs, and then a pizza. It was all good but be needed to add another small plate of the arancini to fill us up.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ivan A Young
I visited during happy hour and had fresh oysters and a flight of wine. Great open space, tasty food, well curated wines and best of all fantastic service. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
banji adewale
Kinda place for older people but the place is so chill
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barath Vedantham
The airport location doesn’t have its own pinpoint but it’s some of the best customer service at the airport I’ve ever experienced. The Hispanic gentleman with grey spiky hair is super chill.
Service: 5
Natalie Collins
The atmosphere and service were good, and the food wasn't bad.. but they were out of so many things. I ended up not being able have the cocktail or entree that I wanted. I could only eat a few items on the menu due to dietary restrictions, so them being out of multiple things meant I got my 3rd choice, and it was really not what I wanted. It was just odd to be out of so much stuff honestly. I would love to go back again sometime when they have everything, because it did sound/look pretty good.
Saturday evening, met with a friend for a milestone life event. Good drinks and food, friendly staff. DJ was loud to the level that it was hard to have a conversation, maybe some people prefer that
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherry Nugent
On Halloween night, I left my tab open at District. I’ve been a bartender, so I understand the risk of leaving without closing out. The tip can end up more than generous. But what shocked me was a subsequent charge for Chinese food from a neighboring restaurant. When I returned to collect my card, it was handed back to me, meaning the card was in their possession when the charges occurred. This wasn’t a lost or stolen card—it appears it was used by District staff for personal purchases at 2am.
I calmly explained to the bartender. He went to the manager who then left me waiting. When he finally walked over to me, he said my card was given to someone else, they ran that person’s charge on my card, and then that person returned later with my card. At one point he said she said she charged something on it, but then backtracked saying he didn’t know if she used it. There was no reversal of charges, no note with my card, and frankly his story doesn’t add up. When I expressed doubt, this manager erupted in anger and walked away. My money was stolen and yet, he is angrier than me? I followed and said as much to him. He insisted on his “integrity and credibility” while gaslighting me. He finally said he would “make this right” , gave me a personal gmail address—not a District email address— and told me to email him. I did. It’s been a week, and he’s never replied.
Is his story a cover up? You decide.
I’ve always defended Oakland against unfair criticism, but when local businesses abuse customers like this, it’s disheartening and unacceptable.
Camila Hayter
Came for Happy hour and enjoyed the tacos & Marg deal, plus half off oysters and fries which were all so good! We walked in around 530pm and would've liked to hear the music playing just a touch louder, like a chill neo-soul vibe to help unwind from the work day. Felt like we could hear others chatting around us, but other than that it's always a good experience at District. Bar tender was great, food came out quick and hot :) Will be back again soon!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lawrence “C” Clark Jr.
Look, the food was fantastic and the staff were great. It was so unexpected but the vibe was just right for an evening out coming from DC. No doubt if we are ever in Oakland again, we are going back. We missed out on the pizza but when we come back, for sure we are getting it!
Always an amazing time at District. Both wing options are a must. And don't forget the Caviar Bump
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been visiting District for many years. We love the crowd and ambiance, and the happy hour generously goes until 7 pm. The 2 for 1 oysters used to be a great deal, but unfortunately on the last 2 visits the quality of the oysters has been poor—creamy instead of briny. Also, $8 for a beer isn’t a great “happy hour” price. They were busy on the last visit but they need to pay attention to quality and value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
The staff is great. It can get pretty crowded after 10 and is only open till 12.30p :(
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This guy yelled “don’t touch things that aren’t yours before you get deported” to a young lady in front of her two children. She was walking down the street when she saw a lime on the floor and picked it up. Is this what DISTRICT stand for? I used to love coming here but there’s no way I am supporting a business that stands for this. Also, in the picture those floors are looking extremely dirty and not hygienic I wonder how’s the rest of the kitchen. His apron is also disgusting … please don’t tell me he is a cook and uses that. Okay… I am def not going back not only for the comment. And did he wash the lime he threw on the dirty sidewalk? Hmmmm…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great Food + Great People = Great Atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice vibe in the downtown Oakland area. We came in for dinner on a Saturday evening. The space is dark with high open ceiling and a large U shaped bar that appears to be a big draw. There were a couple good sized parties on one side when we came in. They seated us at one of the high tops on the other side. Seating is pretty equally low tops and high tops here, plus the bar. Our server was ok. Nothing spectacular, but got the job done.
We appreciate that in this particular economy, District offers a dinner for 2 for $35 at this time. We had the arugula salad, lamb meatballs, and then a pizza. It was all good but be needed to add another small plate of the arancini to fill us up.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I visited during happy hour and had fresh oysters and a flight of wine. Great open space, tasty food, well curated wines and best of all fantastic service. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kinda place for older people but the place is so chill
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The airport location doesn’t have its own pinpoint but it’s some of the best customer service at the airport I’ve ever experienced. The Hispanic gentleman with grey spiky hair is super chill.
Service: 5
The atmosphere and service were good, and the food wasn't bad.. but they were out of so many things. I ended up not being able have the cocktail or entree that I wanted. I could only eat a few items on the menu due to dietary restrictions, so them being out of multiple things meant I got my 3rd choice, and it was really not what I wanted. It was just odd to be out of so much stuff honestly. I would love to go back again sometime when they have everything, because it did sound/look pretty good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Saturday evening, met with a friend for a milestone life event. Good drinks and food, friendly staff. DJ was loud to the level that it was hard to have a conversation, maybe some people prefer that
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
On Halloween night, I left my tab open at District. I’ve been a bartender, so I understand the risk of leaving without closing out. The tip can end up more than generous.
But what shocked me was a subsequent charge for Chinese food from a neighboring restaurant. When I returned to collect my card, it was handed back to me, meaning the card was in their possession when the charges occurred. This wasn’t a lost or stolen card—it appears it was used by District staff for personal purchases at 2am.
I calmly explained to the bartender. He went to the manager who then left me waiting.
When he finally walked over to me, he said my card was given to someone else, they ran that person’s charge on my card, and then that person returned later with my card. At one point he said she said she charged something on it, but then backtracked saying he didn’t know if she used it.
There was no reversal of charges, no note with my card, and frankly his story doesn’t add up.
When I expressed doubt, this manager erupted in anger and walked away. My money was stolen and yet, he is angrier than me? I followed and said as much to him. He insisted on his “integrity and credibility” while gaslighting me.
He finally said he would “make this right” , gave me a personal gmail address—not a District email address— and told me to email him. I did. It’s been a week, and he’s never replied.
Is his story a cover up? You decide.
I’ve always defended Oakland against unfair criticism, but when local businesses abuse customers like this, it’s disheartening and unacceptable.
Came for Happy hour and enjoyed the tacos & Marg deal, plus half off oysters and fries which were all so good! We walked in around 530pm and would've liked to hear the music playing just a touch louder, like a chill neo-soul vibe to help unwind from the work day. Felt like we could hear others chatting around us, but other than that it's always a good experience at District. Bar tender was great, food came out quick and hot :)
Will be back again soon!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Look, the food was fantastic and the staff were great. It was so unexpected but the vibe was just right for an evening out coming from DC. No doubt if we are ever in Oakland again, we are going back. We missed out on the pizza but when we come back, for sure we are getting it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teddy the bartender was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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