38 Best Salad Restaurants in Oakland

“Loved our lunch today ! Bison stew with fry bread and bison meatballs. Hibiscus tea was awesome. Staff was so incredible. Busy and very full today. Great atmosphere.“

“This place never disappoints! So good“

“I’m touring a condo in Oakland for a client making an offer and I stop for a quick bite at a tiny sandwich place next to the Grand Lake Theater. OMG, Unbelievable sandwiches, smoked meats, homemade pickles, peppers🫑 and memorable pulled pork, etc. I hang out for a few minutes while Jerry makes my Cuban sandwich, and he has me try their smoked bacon, homemade meatballs, and more. Jerry’s the best and I love this place. Can’t wait to tell my client about it!! Check out Modigliani Cafe, next to the Grand Lake Theater. #modigliani #localbusiness #Oakland #localgem #restaurant #sandwich #grandlakedistrict #holeinthewall #localjoint #bayareafoodie #pamparkerproperties #realtor®“

“Absolutely the best Ethiopian food in the area. The ladies who take and prepare the orders are very polite and helpful. They sell the vegetarian half and full orders as well as coffee and some sweets. Authentic and delicious.“

“Woah... I didn't know what I didn't know, but I learned what I had been missing out on! An incredible venue with the most gracious hosts and the finest vodka in all the world. ART everywhere, history and culture and friends and enjoyment abound. This is my new favorite place.“

“I was looking for a salad somewhere other than Mixt and was directed here by a friend. Their salads are so good, full, fresh, and they're so flavorful you don't need much dressing at all. It was so good that I went back for lunch the very next day. I've only had their grilled chicken in a salad, but it's delicious and can be gluten free. Definitely worth the DoorDash delivery!!“

“The chef Mike came out to meet us . The owners and staff were super friendly and attentive to our orders . The food was really fresh and the spices and flavor were amazing. I love the fact we had a option to create and build our own salad ...Welcome to Walnut Creek“

“100%recomendado lo mejor el café ☕️ super rico 😋 👌 lo mejor muy bonito el lugar“

“food was great, lind of pricey but worth it“

“Absolutely loved this pizza place! The pizza was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The crust was perfectly baked — crispy on the outside and soft inside. Toppings were generous and high quality.

Customer service was excellent, staff was friendly and welcoming. The store was clean and well maintained. Order was ready on time.

Highly recommend this place if you’re craving delicious pizza. Will definitely visit again! 🍕“

“My picky husband really liked the veggie burger 😊“

“I was recommended Bloom pizzeria by my friends. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with excellent hospitality that made us feel instantly welcomed.

The owner himself was incredibly friendly, taking the time out of his day to chat with us and even share the story behind one of his best selling “Momo pizza”. If you’ve met the owner, you can tell how much passion and thought goes into everything he does.

The pizza itself was absolutely delicious! It was fresh, flavourful and unlike any other pizza I’ve had before. You can really taste the consistency of quality in every bite. On top of that, the layout was of the restaurant was amazing, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

As someone from the UK, my only wish is that Bloom Pizzera were in London so I could visit regularly. It’s a place that leaves a lasting impression and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and genuine hospitality.“

“We stopped here on a whim as we were looking for something new after a workout class.

Walking in there were plenty of tables open. This place has an enormous bar area as well. It must have been a sports bar in its former life.

We ordered the Roti to start and my wife ordered the spring rolls with shrimp. I went with the roast duck over rice. The Roti was fine… it seemed like they put their roti in a panini press and just served it like that, so not a lot of flavor. The Thai restaurant down the street (infinity) has a much better roti. The curry dipping sauce was really good though. My wife said the spring rolls were “fine”. I really enjoyed my duck over rice dish though. The duck was moist and full of flavor and the hot soy sauce had a nice kick to it.

Service seemed a bit off, slow to get water for us and hot sauce, but everyone was nice.

I’d come back for the duck rice, but I don’t know if this place would get elevated to a “must return”.“

“Excellent food and owners! Always fresh.“

“Me and my bf came here for valentines day. One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. Friendly staff, delicious food, 0 misses. Can't wait to come back.

Our meal:

Prawn and garlic noodles, roti and curry, karaage chicken, Thai ice tea, sticky rice and mango.“

“I been eating here since early 2000’s.

One word. BUSSDOWN.

Memories were made here. After smoking a swisher and drinking a Sobe.

Had to slide there often. Thank you for your service. Ucit.“

“As a vegan it’s nearly impossible to find delicious, authentic soul food. I drive out of my way in Bay Area traffic to get there. Now that I have moved away I look forward to my annual trip. Thank you for filling my soul for 15 years!“

“I’ve had the best experience everytime I visit, I go to the location on broadway in Oakland ca the lady Aby is so courteous & have the BEST customer service. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ABY“

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“Such a great meal! Lovely people and awesome experience dining by the lake. There’s a lot of construction outside, so it takes some navigation skills to find, but it is absolutely worth it! You’d pay 2 times as much for this quality and innovative food at any other restaurant in the Bay Area. Will definitely be back!“

“This hidden gem in downtown Oakland is everything you hope for in a true mom-and-pop restaurant—and more. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with genuine warmth that makes you feel like part of the community.

The lunches are simply outstanding: hearty, nourishing, and clearly made with care. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared and satisfying without being heavy.

What really sets this place apart, though, is the heart behind it. The owners are incredibly friendly and take the time to connect with their customers, creating a welcoming space that goes beyond just great food. It’s the kind of place that brings people together and makes downtown Oakland feel like a neighborhood.

I can’t recommend it highly enough!“

“Shapeshifters is a great place for seeing artistic ideas, either to give or to get and the beer isn't bad either. Come out and support local artists they'll be glad you did and so will you.“

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“everything is delicious!!1“

“I had the chicken Alex had the pork loin both cooked to perfection �“

“Quick and affordable made to order onigiri with vegan/plant based options. I like the spicy tofu triangle, the teriyaki tofu and the kimchi tofu triangles are good as well. They usually throw in complimentary edamame if you get a few, and they have other options as well. More of a grab and go atmosphere but they are fast and friendly to me, and the condiment section is loaded with good stuff like free sesame seeds, teriyaki sauce, Japanese spice, Sriracha, shoyu etc. I like this for a nice light meal for some protein and energy after a work out or so.“

“Good place for salads. The downside is that the burger meat is shrinking and getting thinner to match their burger buns.Today was my last day of wasting money on their almost paper-thin burgers. I'll still patronize them for salads and occasionally a shake“

“I hope I find this in heaven. Hands-down, one of the best Carnitas I’ve had. Run out of a taco truck in a very unassuming location. Juicy, tender and they give generous portions. I got that fairly late at 2PM and everything was sold out except for the carne. The person I spoke to said to come early usually before noon if you want to have a taste of everything else. There are two tents set up with tables and chairs.“

“The pizza is incredible. My husband called in for a couple pizzas and the guy who answered the phone on Sunday morning was very nice. We got our pizzas and there was only one chef working. He looked busy but our pizzas were ready in 20 mins. Beanie guy, you’re the man! We will be back even if the pizzas are on the expensive side, it’s worth it. Couldn’t be happier these guys opened up near us“

“One of the delicious pizza- highly recommended“

“Good pizza !!! Also affiliated with Haddon Hill Cafe. Nice local businesses“

“Great burgers and curly fries! Clean and well spaced tables.“

“My favorite sushi spot in the whole Bay Area. That's incredible how much food (really fresh and flavorful) you get for the prices they have. The service is always friendly and quick. We normally just walk in and get a table but on weekends dinner time there could be a wait(20-30 min). After discovering this spot a couple of years ago we always eager to cross the bridge to have the best sushi in a non pretentious atmosphere.“

“Small place, but the winners for me are the salads, the Cobb in particular. I get the small Cobb with blue cheese dressing mixed in, and it's a great lunch salad with plenty of protein to keep me satiated for a while without having extra carbs and for a good price. I like that their hardboiled eggs are never overcooked! I dont really like pizza(even though I've made thousands of pizzas at a few jobs), but my kids always get a small, and they love it. I've tried it before, and I do admit that they have a good pizza dough. The man that's always there is nice, respectful & quick.“

“I've already left a review. A very nice well kept & Clean restaurant with a Cute & welcoming Ambiance. They serve Delicious Burgers & generous portion of 🍟 & milkshakes also🍺 beers.Their staff is friendly & professional.🥰“

“I ordered the chicken noodle and tomato soup to be delivered. The soup was very good, but the bread was NOT sour dough as expected, it was a cut in half hoagie roll...yuk! This was a HUGE disappointment as I only eat sourdough or dark rye bread. Esp in the bay area where Sourdough is the go to. You need to serve what you say you have. This kind of stuff drives me crazy. It is as if the customer is not going to know...not good!“

“New ghost kitchen at Adeline Food Hall. I ordered the Large Mixed Plate via DoorDash. I picked bbq chicken and fried chicken. Plate came with mac salad and rice. The chicken is laying on a bed of rice. Prices are higher than Ono Hawaiian BBQ, and portions are slightly smaller. But it's delicious food and served fresh! 4-stars.“

“Had east coast white clam pizza. I requested crispy crust that’s well blistered and burnt in places. Came exactly as I requested. Unfortunately, dough was way over salted!! I won’t order again, unless they offer a much less salty crust!“