Ambiance is nice. Waiters didn't pay us much mind. Had to seat ourselves. Food had no seasoning like at all. Had to use salt pepper and hot sauce to even eat it and still wasn't enough to be good. Won't be coming back.
Valerie
Food was excellent as usual. I always forget portions are huge, but the plantains, catfish and red beans stay reliably delicious. The ambiance was nice, almost reminiscent of NYC on a Friday evening in the fall.
Denae
A fave brunch spot, food is always good, the weather was perfect for the rooftop. Service was great for our group of 6, just the right amount of attentiveness. We'll def be back again.
Gregory
Oeste, as a concept of being a trendy, partially upscaled restaurant version that downtown Oakland truly needs and wants. Sadly, it falls short in ways that for some, appear glaringly obvious. For example, some of the servers seem less interested in actually being attentive, responsive and self-motivated to their customers and more consumed with getting through their shifts. The food is more basic than exciting, and often less than warm by the time it arrives - a big wtf if you've ordered breakfast. Not many options available for those of us who prefer plant-based entree options and not just a veggie burger cooked as if it was meat. Even worse, the ambience is ruined by the absolutely loud and simply annoying volume of the DJ-powered music! No one wants to converse during a meal after work, breakfast or brunch with friends, family or colleagues shouting conversation at each other with blaring music! No wonder the servers can't hear our orders. What's worse? No one on staff cares about this nuisance! Eating with earplugs makes what could be a good meal a complete disaster. It blows my mind that the restaurant's leadership team has not addressed this situation or if it's even been brought to their attention. I'm guessing Oeste has lost a few potentially returning guests as a result of their hearing being more valuable than concert-volume level music in a dining room. But don't take my word for it. Visit the restaurant and, like me, keep an open mind. Your ears will hate you later.
Victoria
I love Oeste! They have the nicest staff, great cocktails and their catfish is PHENOMENAL! Lexx Jones DJing brings all the vibes together for the ultimate happy hour.
Claudia
Had an 8pm reservation. We were greeted promptly and seated. Walking through the restaurant/bar it was busy and lively. The rooftop which is where we wanted to be seated was quiet but I was ok with that. The view is mid and like any evening in the bay chilly. We had cocktails (Jalisco 75) and a couple appetizers (fried Brussel sprouts and the plantains). Everything was great. Didn't order much food only because wasn't really what I was in the mood for. I'd definitely go back to lounge and have cocktails with friends.
Taylor
Majority of the items on the menu, they didn't have. One of the guests in our party ordered a coffee, she didn't receive it until almost an hour after she ordered it. When she finally got it, the coffee was cold. They brought out our food with no utensils. We constantly had to flag down anyone for assistance. Our waitress was nowhere to be found or everywhere but our table. It wasn't super busy in there which is why I'm confused as to why the service was so terrible. There's no way anyone that works in Oeste would be okay with the service we received if they were us on Sunday. 0/10.
John
The food was good, the atmosphere was a good vibe. It took a very long time to get coffee for two at our table. The food came fast but our waitress didn't check back and we had to flag her down to get our check. Overall the vibe and food were good and the service could have been better.
S Rae
Great little cozy bar. Surprisingly good food. Tasty drinks. Good atmosphere. Can get crowded!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camela
We went on a Saturday night at 8 p.m. Maja was our server and we had a great time. Our experience was 10/10. From the drinks to the atmosphere we enjoyed every second and stayed until they closed. We'll definitely be back.
I had a great experience. I invited 15 ladies and they all said they will come back for the next brunch. Dj Vyen did his thing! Can't wait till the next one.. See yall next year..
Pascal
The one limitation that was not expected was a small dinner menu. There were very few dishes.
Keyana
My girls and I had brunch here today. Food was fantastic and the music was energetic. We had an AMAZING time!!!
Damon
I have been here twice and both times I ordered the fried catfish and red beans and rice OMG GUUD FOOD. The live music and atmosphere is wassup. Keep it up Oeste.
Marceliers
Unfortunately, the food was flavorless for many of the people in my party. Very disappointed.
Ambiance is nice. Waiters didn't pay us much mind. Had to seat ourselves. Food had no seasoning like at all. Had to use salt pepper and hot sauce to even eat it and still wasn't enough to be good. Won't be coming back.
Food was excellent as usual. I always forget portions are huge, but the plantains, catfish and red beans stay reliably delicious. The ambiance was nice, almost reminiscent of NYC on a Friday evening in the fall.
A fave brunch spot, food is always good, the weather was perfect for the rooftop. Service was great for our group of 6, just the right amount of attentiveness. We'll def be back again.
Oeste, as a concept of being a trendy, partially upscaled restaurant version that downtown Oakland truly needs and wants. Sadly, it falls short in ways that for some, appear glaringly obvious. For example, some of the servers seem less interested in actually being attentive, responsive and self-motivated to their customers and more consumed with getting through their shifts. The food is more basic than exciting, and often less than warm by the time it arrives - a big wtf if you've ordered breakfast. Not many options available for those of us who prefer plant-based entree options and not just a veggie burger cooked as if it was meat. Even worse, the ambience is ruined by the absolutely loud and simply annoying volume of the DJ-powered music! No one wants to converse during a meal after work, breakfast or brunch with friends, family or colleagues shouting conversation at each other with blaring music! No wonder the servers can't hear our orders. What's worse? No one on staff cares about this nuisance! Eating with earplugs makes what could be a good meal a complete disaster. It blows my mind that the restaurant's leadership team has not addressed this situation or if it's even been brought to their attention. I'm guessing Oeste has lost a few potentially returning guests as a result of their hearing being more valuable than concert-volume level music in a dining room. But don't take my word for it. Visit the restaurant and, like me, keep an open mind. Your ears will hate you later.
I love Oeste! They have the nicest staff, great cocktails and their catfish is PHENOMENAL! Lexx Jones DJing brings all the vibes together for the ultimate happy hour.
Had an 8pm reservation. We were greeted promptly and seated. Walking through the restaurant/bar it was busy and lively. The rooftop which is where we wanted to be seated was quiet but I was ok with that. The view is mid and like any evening in the bay chilly. We had cocktails (Jalisco 75) and a couple appetizers (fried Brussel sprouts and the plantains). Everything was great. Didn't order much food only because wasn't really what I was in the mood for. I'd definitely go back to lounge and have cocktails with friends.
Majority of the items on the menu, they didn't have. One of the guests in our party ordered a coffee, she didn't receive it until almost an hour after she ordered it. When she finally got it, the coffee was cold. They brought out our food with no utensils. We constantly had to flag down anyone for assistance. Our waitress was nowhere to be found or everywhere but our table. It wasn't super busy in there which is why I'm confused as to why the service was so terrible. There's no way anyone that works in Oeste would be okay with the service we received if they were us on Sunday. 0/10.
The food was good, the atmosphere was a good vibe. It took a very long time to get coffee for two at our table. The food came fast but our waitress didn't check back and we had to flag her down to get our check. Overall the vibe and food were good and the service could have been better.
Great little cozy bar. Surprisingly good food. Tasty drinks. Good atmosphere. Can get crowded!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went on a Saturday night at 8 p.m. Maja was our server and we had a great time. Our experience was 10/10. From the drinks to the atmosphere we enjoyed every second and stayed until they closed. We'll definitely be back.
Restaurantji Recommends
I had a great experience. I invited 15 ladies and they all said they will come back for the next brunch. Dj Vyen did his thing! Can't wait till the next one.. See yall next year..
The one limitation that was not expected was a small dinner menu. There were very few dishes.
My girls and I had brunch here today. Food was fantastic and the music was energetic. We had an AMAZING time!!!
I have been here twice and both times I ordered the fried catfish and red beans and rice OMG GUUD FOOD. The live music and atmosphere is wassup. Keep it up Oeste.
Unfortunately, the food was flavorless for many of the people in my party. Very disappointed.
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