What a gem of a spot! I can't wait to book another event here at Lovely Day! I recently held a corporate event here, and not only was the food fantastic, but Jen's team was helpful, resourceful and accommodating. They were easy to work with, solution-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. We used both their Car Barn and Shop spaces, with food and reception in the outdoor patio and Car Barn, and our meeting in the Shop. It worked really well for our eclectic performing arts organization. Their pricing was more than fair, and they made it easy to bring in my own rentals and A/V company. Lots of different ways to re-work the space and adjust it to our needs. Though there is not a lot of parking nearby, we gave our guests Uber vouchers to use to promote ride-sharing. This funky, eclectic space was perfect for our needs and I highly encourage you to check it out for your next event!
An unexpected oasis, great place for a special occasion or party and the buffet was amazing! I especially enjoyed the potato salad, watermelon salad and the garden salad... and I'm not even vegetarian!
OLibertino
The experience didn't quite live up to the expectation. All of the breakfast buffet items were icy cold. The space felt cavernous and the floor was very sticky. The floral arrangements and the craft gratitude tables were fantastic. The massage was wonderful and the outdoor space is great. We loved the photo booth and the festive atmosphere that it brought to the event.
Alamedafoodie
Our group of 10 relatives and friends enjoyed our Mother's Day celebration there at Lovely Day! Jen and her staff did a wonderful job presenting an “Experience” that was fun, unique, special, well planned and well executed. We're very glad we decided to try Lovely Day this year and will definitely recommend it for next year too!
The ambiance was very relaxed, personal and grounded in an open comfortable and feel at home vibe. I love the openness indoor/outdoor outdoor/indoor feel. It's airy with great air flow with the doors open to the outside dining and also the choice of indoor or outdoor dining. The food was excellent. The vegetables fried rice was amazing and it paired exceptionally with the most delicate and delicious salmon pate. The kale salad was also amazing and paired perfectly with the fried rice and salmon. Everything was super fresh and perfectly seasoned, full of unique flavors and yet so light and filling and satisfying. Everything paired well and balanced well together and each dish would also be an excellent stand alone dish. Jen is the perfect hostess, always so kind, so sweet, and so thoughtful. A most lovely place, most lovely food, a perfect reflection of Jen and her special ability to create a Lovely Day for everyone. I highly recommend Lovely Day.
What an absolute blast ! Scott and Jen could not have been more thoughtful and kind hosts for a gorgeous New Years Eve celebetion! Scrumptious, so fun, so much free bubbly to go around and share, and left with many new friends!! Can't WAIT to return soon!!
radha seshagiri
Jen, Scott, and the entire family at Lovely Day hosted our birthday party — and it was unforgettable. From the delicious food and drink, to the warm welcome they extended to our guests, to the beautiful venue (inside and out), they made our evening magical. They are experienced, gracious, and superb professionals, who bring elegance and excellence to an event. Our guests continue to tell us how memorable the event was, and how gracious the staff was. Thank you for a wonderful memory.
Vegetarian options: Caesar salad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lucys
Scott, the owner, always remembers us and is so welcoming. Lovely Day has become our favorite special restaurant. My daughter loves it as much as I do. If you go for brunch, has the Shrimp and Grits!
BPM
Lovely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
TBelly
Lovely day is a super cute spot in north oakland. I appreciated the warmth of the waiters, and that there were many options clearly labeled gluten free. Their salads and starters were delicious, and we also ordered the ribs and the scallops. The ribs were good, and the scallops were cooked well, but a little too salty. I would try their burger on the next go around, and all in all happy to find this neighborhood spot!
Food was pretty delicious overall except for the brussel sprouts which were rubbery. The ambience is nice - the place is spacious and well decorated, and the cocktails were great as well. Downsides would be: service felt rushed, they kept asking us what else we wanted over and over; they also said the concept is tapas to share, but the portions are pretty small, so I would say its deconstructed individual plates. For example, the burger is 1 burger but comes cut in 2. The pork belly is a tiny square. For one person you should select a main and a side and that's one dish. Only the chicken milanese was about a kind of shareable size.
What a delightful surprise! Every morsel of food was delicious (but the squash blossoms were my favorite). The staff were gracious and engaging. Also the ambiance fun and inviting. The high ceilings offer great acoustics where there's a lively buzz around you but you can easily hear your dining partner. A great place for big party or romantic date. Definitely coming back soon (with the kids).
Megan
3.5/5 Lovely Day is a very cute spot with an exciting menu and great ambience. There were more than a few misses on the menu. We loved the yams and the duck confit lettuce cups, but much of the food came out of the kitchen a little cool, a little too salty, or just a little boring. The almond cake and brownie had great flavor but were overbaked.
ObiWong
Food was mostly great, maybe a couple things were just good. Drinks were really great and there's ample selection for the gluten free crowd. It's all tapas now so the plates can stack up. But tasty.
Danielle Madison Williams
Great find! Tasty small plates and excellent service. Better music would make this place unstoppable!
What a gem of a spot! I can't wait to book another event here at Lovely Day!
I recently held a corporate event here, and not only was the food fantastic, but Jen's team was helpful, resourceful and accommodating. They were easy to work with, solution-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. We used both their Car Barn and Shop spaces, with food and reception in the outdoor patio and Car Barn, and our meeting in the Shop. It worked really well for our eclectic performing arts organization. Their pricing was more than fair, and they made it easy to bring in my own rentals and A/V company. Lots of different ways to re-work the space and adjust it to our needs. Though there is not a lot of parking nearby, we gave our guests Uber vouchers to use to promote ride-sharing.
This funky, eclectic space was perfect for our needs and I highly encourage you to check it out for your next event!
An unexpected oasis, great place for a special occasion or party and the buffet was amazing! I especially enjoyed the potato salad, watermelon salad and the garden salad... and I'm not even vegetarian!
The experience didn't quite live up to the expectation. All of the breakfast buffet items were icy cold. The space felt cavernous and the floor was very sticky. The floral arrangements and the craft gratitude tables were fantastic. The massage was wonderful and the outdoor space is great. We loved the photo booth and the festive atmosphere that it brought to the event.
Our group of 10 relatives and friends enjoyed our Mother's Day celebration there at Lovely Day! Jen and her staff did a wonderful job presenting an “Experience” that was fun, unique, special, well planned and well executed. We're very glad we decided to try Lovely Day this year and will definitely recommend it for next year too!
The ambiance was very relaxed, personal and grounded in an open comfortable and feel at home vibe. I love the openness indoor/outdoor outdoor/indoor feel. It's airy with great air flow with the doors open to the outside dining and also the choice of indoor or outdoor dining. The food was excellent. The vegetables fried rice was amazing and it paired exceptionally with the most delicate and delicious salmon pate. The kale salad was also amazing and paired perfectly with the fried rice and salmon. Everything was super fresh and perfectly seasoned, full of unique flavors and yet so light and filling and satisfying. Everything paired well and balanced well together and each dish would also be an excellent stand alone dish. Jen is the perfect hostess, always so kind, so sweet, and so thoughtful. A most lovely place, most lovely food, a perfect reflection of Jen and her special ability to create a Lovely Day for everyone. I highly recommend Lovely Day.
What an absolute blast ! Scott and Jen could not have been more thoughtful and kind hosts for a gorgeous New Years Eve celebetion! Scrumptious, so fun, so much free bubbly to go around and share, and left with many new friends!! Can't WAIT to return soon!!
Jen, Scott, and the entire family at Lovely Day hosted our birthday party — and it was unforgettable. From the delicious food and drink, to the warm welcome they extended to our guests, to the beautiful venue (inside and out), they made our evening magical. They are experienced, gracious, and superb professionals, who bring elegance and excellence to an event. Our guests continue to tell us how memorable the event was, and how gracious the staff was. Thank you for a wonderful memory.
Vegetarian options: Caesar salad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott, the owner, always remembers us and is so welcoming. Lovely Day has become our favorite special restaurant. My daughter loves it as much as I do. If you go for brunch, has the Shrimp and Grits!
Lovely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lovely day is a super cute spot in north oakland. I appreciated the warmth of the waiters, and that there were many options clearly labeled gluten free. Their salads and starters were delicious, and we also ordered the ribs and the scallops. The ribs were good, and the scallops were cooked well, but a little too salty. I would try their burger on the next go around, and all in all happy to find this neighborhood spot!
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was pretty delicious overall except for the brussel sprouts which were rubbery. The ambience is nice - the place is spacious and well decorated, and the cocktails were great as well. Downsides would be: service felt rushed, they kept asking us what else we wanted over and over; they also said the concept is tapas to share, but the portions are pretty small, so I would say its deconstructed individual plates. For example, the burger is 1 burger but comes cut in 2. The pork belly is a tiny square. For one person you should select a main and a side and that's one dish. Only the chicken milanese was about a kind of shareable size.
What a delightful surprise! Every morsel of food was delicious (but the squash blossoms were my favorite). The staff were gracious and engaging. Also the ambiance fun and inviting. The high ceilings offer great acoustics where there's a lively buzz around you but you can easily hear your dining partner. A great place for big party or romantic date. Definitely coming back soon (with the kids).
3.5/5 Lovely Day is a very cute spot with an exciting menu and great ambience. There were more than a few misses on the menu. We loved the yams and the duck confit lettuce cups, but much of the food came out of the kitchen a little cool, a little too salty, or just a little boring. The almond cake and brownie had great flavor but were overbaked.
Food was mostly great, maybe a couple things were just good. Drinks were really great and there's ample selection for the gluten free crowd. It's all tapas now so the plates can stack up. But tasty.
Great find! Tasty small plates and excellent service. Better music would make this place unstoppable!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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