Portal

1611 2nd Ave, Oakland
(510) 663-7678

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Portal Benedict
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Menu

Featured items
GCCB (Gravy Covered Chicken Biscuit Plate)
Housemade biscuit topped with fried chicken, mushroom gravy, two eggs any style, and crispy potatoes.
Garbage Bread
Our Famous House Made Stromboli, stuffed with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Cheese, served with Pesto & Marinara (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Steak and Eggs
8 oz. Flat iron steak, porcini mushroom butter, two eggs (any style), and crispy potatoes.
Portal Burger (1/2 lb)
Includes white cheddar, grilled onions, lettuce, and portal sauce. Served with fries or salad.
Chilaquiles
Vegetarian. 2 eggs scrambled roasted tomato salsa, tortilla chips queso fresco, salsa verde, salsa Fresca, and sour cream.
Chicken & Waffles
A big fresh Belgium Waffle with Portal's famous Fried Chicken Breasts served with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup
Portal Benedict
Two Poached Eggs, Grilled Polenta, Tomatoes, Hollandaise, Basil, Brunch Potatoes 13.5
Classic Caesar
Romaine, croutons, anchovies, and grana padano.
Farmer's Garbage Bread
Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, Mozzarella and Pesto. (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Corned Beef Hash
Two eggs any style.
Portal Plate
2 Eggs any style and Brunch Potatoes. Choice of Ham, Bacon, or spicy Habanero Chicken Sausage.
Waffle Plate
A large Belgian Waffle served with Whipped Butter and Warm Maple Syrup
Unbeetable Beet Burger
Portal's house made roasted Beet Patty with Grains, Garlic, Spices & minced Walnuts, topped with Arugula, Onion and Vegan Aioli on a toasted Vegan Bun. With French Fries or Spring Greens 17

Weekend Brunch
Portal Benedict
Two Poached Eggs, Grilled Polenta, Tomatoes, Hollandaise, Basil, Brunch Potatoes 13.5
GCCB (Gravy Covered Chicken Biscuit Plate)
Housemade biscuit topped with fried chicken, mushroom gravy, two eggs any style, and crispy potatoes.
Chicken & Waffles
A big fresh Belgium Waffle with Portal's famous Fried Chicken Breasts served with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup
Portal Plate
2 Eggs any style and Brunch Potatoes. Choice of Ham, Bacon, or spicy Habanero Chicken Sausage.
Steak and Eggs
8 oz. Flat iron steak, porcini mushroom butter, two eggs (any style), and crispy potatoes.
Portal Burger (1/2 lb)
Includes white cheddar, grilled onions, lettuce, and portal sauce. Served with fries or salad.
Brunch Potatoes
Side Order
Chilaquiles
Vegetarian. 2 eggs scrambled roasted tomato salsa, tortilla chips queso fresco, salsa verde, salsa Fresca, and sour cream.
Farmer's Garbage Bread
Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, Mozzarella and Pesto. (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Corned Beef Hash
Two eggs any style.
Waffle Plate
A large Belgian Waffle served with Whipped Butter and Warm Maple Syrup
The Cowboy
Vegetarian. Two eggs any style served over grilled polenta, black beans, and drenched in a tomato chili sauce.
Side Order (Bacon, Sausage, Ham)
Fried Chicken Mini Burgers
Two House Fried Chicken Mini Burgers topped with Jalapeno Slaw and Cilantro Aioli
Unbeetable Beet Burger
Portal's house made roasted Beet Patty with Grains, Garlic, Spices & minced Walnuts, topped with Arugula, Onion and Vegan Aioli on a toasted Vegan Bun. With French Fries or Spring Greens 17
Spring Greens
Vegetarian. Cherry tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil.
Mix Your Own Pitcher of Mimosas
A Chilled Bottle of California Sparkling Wine and Choice of Orange Juice, Grapefruit, or Cranberry Juice - Due to alcoholic beverage sales restrictions, this item must be ordered with a food purchase.
Side Order (2 Eggs Any Style)
Bloody Mary ToGo
Garbage Bread
Our Famous House Made Stromboli, stuffed with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Cheese, served with Pesto & Marinara (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Classic Caesar
Romaine, croutons, anchovies, and grana padano.
Biscuits, Gravy & Eggs Plate
Housemade Biscuits topped with Mushroom Gravy with 2 Eggs any style and Brunch Potatoes

Featured items
Mini Burgers
Choose: Fried Chicken, Unbeetable Beet (Vegetarian), Spinach & Cheddar Stuffed Organic Turkey, or Angus Double Cheeseburger
Garbage Bread
Our Famous House Made Stromboli, stuffed with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Cheese, served with Pesto & Marinara (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, housemade tortillas, romaine, and blue cheese dressing.
Portal Burger (1/2 lb)
Includes white cheddar, grilled onions, lettuce, and portal sauce. Served with fries or salad.
Mini Caesar
Chopped Romaine, croutons and grana padano.
Shrimp & Bacon Carbonara
Grilled Gulf Shrimp & Applewood Smoked Bacon tossed in a rich and creamy Carbonara Wine Sauce on Rigatoni Noodles with Garlic Bread
Chicken & Waffles
A big fresh Belgium Waffle with Portal's famous Fried Chicken Breasts served with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup
'The Moon is Made of Cheese' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Blue Cheese with Mixed Greens, Bacon Jam, and Crispy Shallots
Classic Caesar
Romaine, croutons, anchovies, and grana padano.
'Birdzilla' Chicken Pub Burger
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Black Forrest Ham, Jalapenos, Red Onion, Swiss Cheese and Chipotle Sauce
Farmer's Garbage Bread
Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, Mozzarella and Pesto. (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Grilled Fish Tacos
Two Baja Style Corn Tortillas with Grilled Talapia, Cabbage and Cilantro Aioli served with Chips. Queso Fresco and Salsas
'The Shipwreck' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Grilled Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Cheddar, Arugula & Mustard Aioli - Served with Fries or Kettle Chips
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Hearty Rigatoni Noodles with a Roasted Ricotta Tomato Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms, Garlic, Basil & Parmesan with Garlic Bread
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Vegetarian. Savoy cabbage, mint, honey, lime, and chili.
Charred Cauliflower
Queso fresco, chipotle lime aioli.
Unbeetable Beet Burger
Portal's house made roasted Beet Patty with Grains, Garlic, Spices & minced Walnuts, topped with Arugula, Onion and Vegan Aioli on a toasted Vegan Bun. With French Fries or Spring Greens 17

Dinner
Mini Burgers
Choose: Fried Chicken, Unbeetable Beet (Vegetarian), Spinach & Cheddar Stuffed Organic Turkey, or Angus Double Cheeseburger
Garbage Bread
Our Famous House Made Stromboli, stuffed with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Cheese, served with Pesto & Marinara (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Portal Burger (1/2 lb)
Includes white cheddar, grilled onions, lettuce, and portal sauce. Served with fries or salad.
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Hearty Rigatoni Noodles with a Roasted Ricotta Tomato Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms, Garlic, Basil & Parmesan with Garlic Bread
Grilled Fish Tacos
Two Baja Style Corn Tortillas with Grilled Talapia, Cabbage and Cilantro Aioli served with Chips. Queso Fresco and Salsas
French Fry Basket
Vegetarian. Choose Garlic, Curry, Chili Lime, or Original
Mini Caesar
Chopped Romaine, croutons and grana padano.
Classic Caesar
Romaine, croutons, anchovies, and grana padano.
Charred Cauliflower
Queso fresco, chipotle lime aioli.
Farmer's Garbage Bread
Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, Mozzarella and Pesto. (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Unbeetable Beet Burger
Portal's house made roasted Beet Patty with Grains, Garlic, Spices & minced Walnuts, topped with Arugula, Onion and Vegan Aioli on a toasted Vegan Bun. With French Fries or Spring Greens 17
Chicken & Waffles
A big fresh Belgium Waffle with Portal's famous Fried Chicken Breasts served with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup
Mix Your Own Pitcher of Mimosas
A Chilled Bottle of California Sparkling Wine and Choice of Orange Juice, Grapefruit, or Cranberry Juice - Due to alcoholic beverage sales restrictions, this item must be ordered with a food purchase.
Spring Greens
Vegetarian. Cherry tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Vegetarian. Savoy cabbage, mint, honey, lime, and chili.
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Vegetarian. House salsa and house tomatillo salsa.
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, housemade tortillas, romaine, and blue cheese dressing.
Bloody Mary ToGo
'The Shipwreck' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Grilled Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Cheddar, Arugula & Mustard Aioli - Served with Fries or Kettle Chips
'The Moon is Made of Cheese' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Blue Cheese with Mixed Greens, Bacon Jam, and Crispy Shallots
'Willie's Rodeo' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Smoked Cheddar, Crispy Shallots & BBQ Sauce
'Swiss & Shroom' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Roasted Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, Butter Lettuce and Chipotle Sauce
'Blazing Henhouse' Chicken Pub Burger
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast covered in Buffalo Sauce, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Butter Pickles and House Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
'Birdzilla' Chicken Pub Burger
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Black Forrest Ham, Jalapenos, Red Onion, Swiss Cheese and Chipotle Sauce
Shrimp & Bacon Carbonara
Grilled Gulf Shrimp & Applewood Smoked Bacon tossed in a rich and creamy Carbonara Wine Sauce on Rigatoni Noodles with Garlic Bread

Featured items
Mini Burgers
Choose: Fried Chicken, Unbeetable Beet (Vegetarian), Spinach & Cheddar Stuffed Organic Turkey, or Angus Double Cheeseburger
Steak and Eggs
8 oz. Flat iron steak, porcini mushroom butter, two eggs (any style), and crispy potatoes.
Garbage Bread
Our Famous House Made Stromboli, stuffed with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Cheese, served with Pesto & Marinara (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Portal Burger (1/2 lb)
Includes white cheddar, grilled onions, lettuce, and portal sauce. Served with fries or salad.
Chilaquiles
Vegetarian. 2 eggs scrambled roasted tomato salsa, tortilla chips queso fresco, salsa verde, salsa Fresca, and sour cream.
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, housemade tortillas, romaine, and blue cheese dressing.
Mini Caesar
Chopped Romaine, croutons and grana padano.
'The Moon is Made of Cheese' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Blue Cheese with Mixed Greens, Bacon Jam, and Crispy Shallots
Shrimp & Bacon Carbonara
Grilled Gulf Shrimp & Applewood Smoked Bacon tossed in a rich and creamy Carbonara Wine Sauce on Rigatoni Noodles with Garlic Bread
Chicken & Waffles
A big fresh Belgium Waffle with Portal's famous Fried Chicken Breasts served with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup
Classic Caesar
Romaine, croutons, anchovies, and grana padano.
'Birdzilla' Chicken Pub Burger
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Black Forrest Ham, Jalapenos, Red Onion, Swiss Cheese and Chipotle Sauce
Farmer's Garbage Bread
Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, Mozzarella and Pesto. (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Corned Beef Hash
Two eggs any style.
Portal Plate
2 Eggs any style and Brunch Potatoes. Choice of Ham, Bacon, or spicy Habanero Chicken Sausage.
Waffle Plate
A large Belgian Waffle served with Whipped Butter and Warm Maple Syrup
'The Shipwreck' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Grilled Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Cheddar, Arugula & Mustard Aioli - Served with Fries or Kettle Chips
Grilled Fish Tacos
Two Baja Style Corn Tortillas with Grilled Talapia, Cabbage and Cilantro Aioli served with Chips. Queso Fresco and Salsas
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Hearty Rigatoni Noodles with a Roasted Ricotta Tomato Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms, Garlic, Basil & Parmesan with Garlic Bread
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Vegetarian. Savoy cabbage, mint, honey, lime, and chili.

Daily Lunch & Brunch
Steak and Eggs
8 oz. Flat iron steak, porcini mushroom butter, two eggs (any style), and crispy potatoes.
Mini Burgers
Choose: Fried Chicken, Unbeetable Beet (Vegetarian), Spinach & Cheddar Stuffed Organic Turkey, or Angus Double Cheeseburger
Brunch Potatoes
Side Order
Chicken & Waffles
A big fresh Belgium Waffle with Portal's famous Fried Chicken Breasts served with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup
Chilaquiles
Vegetarian. 2 eggs scrambled roasted tomato salsa, tortilla chips queso fresco, salsa verde, salsa Fresca, and sour cream.
Garbage Bread
Our Famous House Made Stromboli, stuffed with Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and Cheese, served with Pesto & Marinara (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, housemade tortillas, romaine, and blue cheese dressing.
Portal Plate
2 Eggs any style and Brunch Potatoes. Choice of Ham, Bacon, or spicy Habanero Chicken Sausage.
Corned Beef Hash
Two eggs any style.
Mini Caesar
Chopped Romaine, croutons and grana padano.
Side Order (Bacon, Sausage, Ham)
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Hearty Rigatoni Noodles with a Roasted Ricotta Tomato Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms, Garlic, Basil & Parmesan with Garlic Bread
Portal Burger (1/2 lb)
Includes white cheddar, grilled onions, lettuce, and portal sauce. Served with fries or salad.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Vegetarian. Savoy cabbage, mint, honey, lime, and chili.
Waffle Plate
A large Belgian Waffle served with Whipped Butter and Warm Maple Syrup
French Fry Basket
Vegetarian. Choose Garlic, Curry, Chili Lime, or Original
Charred Cauliflower
Queso fresco, chipotle lime aioli.
Spring Greens
Vegetarian. Cherry tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil.
Grilled Fish Tacos
Two Baja Style Corn Tortillas with Grilled Talapia, Cabbage and Cilantro Aioli served with Chips. Queso Fresco and Salsas
Side Order (2 Eggs Any Style)
Classic Caesar
Romaine, croutons, anchovies, and grana padano.
Unbeetable Beet Burger
Portal's house made roasted Beet Patty with Grains, Garlic, Spices & minced Walnuts, topped with Arugula, Onion and Vegan Aioli on a toasted Vegan Bun. With French Fries or Spring Greens 17
Farmer's Garbage Bread
Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, Mozzarella and Pesto. (Sorry, no substitutions are available on our Garbage Bread)
Mix Your Own Pitcher of Mimosas
A Chilled Bottle of California Sparkling Wine and Choice of Orange Juice, Grapefruit, or Cranberry Juice - Due to alcoholic beverage sales restrictions, this item must be ordered with a food purchase.
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Vegetarian. House salsa and house tomatillo salsa.
'The Moon is Made of Cheese' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Blue Cheese with Mixed Greens, Bacon Jam, and Crispy Shallots
'The Shipwreck' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Grilled Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Cheddar, Arugula & Mustard Aioli - Served with Fries or Kettle Chips
'Swiss & Shroom' Pub Burger
Angus Beef, Roasted Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, Butter Lettuce and Chipotle Sauce
'Blazing Henhouse' Chicken Pub Burger
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast covered in Buffalo Sauce, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Butter Pickles and House Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
'Birdzilla' Chicken Pub Burger
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Black Forrest Ham, Jalapenos, Red Onion, Swiss Cheese and Chipotle Sauce
Bloody Mary ToGo
Shrimp & Bacon Carbonara
Grilled Gulf Shrimp & Applewood Smoked Bacon tossed in a rich and creamy Carbonara Wine Sauce on Rigatoni Noodles with Garlic Bread

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Recent Reviews

Melvin and the owner were incredibly warm and thoughtful. Haven't been on this side of the lake in a while, so felt like seeing old friends.
Melvin delivered kind service, honest and fun to talk to. Got a great seat by the windows overlooking the lake. Can't beat the view!
Coffee was hot and mimosas were tasty. Very much enjoyed my Benedict, opted for scrambled eggs instead of poached.
Can't wait to come back!
August 2025
Amazing food, very well priced, however they were extremely understaffed the night that went (6/15). It took 20 minutes in between every single interaction, including grabbing drinks, placing orders, getting the check, coming back for the check, etc. the staff seems so cool and they are definitely over worked and I hope upper management can solve this issue!
July 2025
Had lunch here with my sister and we shared the steak and eggs which both were cooked to perfection! Came with a side of smashed home style potatoes which were crispy on outside and soft inside! Also had a side of the garlic knots which were okay but a good snack! Beer flights was affordable and perfect and pineapple mimosa was delicious! Would definitely be back. Also close to lake Merritt so beautiful for an afternoon or evening outing.
July 2025

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Portal

1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 663-7678