47 Best Seafood Restaurants in Oakland

“Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, though expect small portions. The service was exceptional too, but I especially wanted to write a review because the bathroom was so amazing! At the end of the night it was still sparkling clean, and it has a bidet (!), free sanitary products (!!), and a hilarious & adorable toilet paper dispenser that made me laugh out loud. If you're a foodie or you want a fun, quirky place to share a drink and snack with a friend, definitely add Snail Bar to your list.“

“Incredible food. Every. single. time. Super flavorful, great ingredients and just made with so much love (you can taste it). The plantains are always so ripe and sweet. They have wonderful service and a nice outdoor space to dine as a different option to sitting inside. My favorite is the fried goat with rice+beans and sweet plantains. The griot is amazing too. And so is their sorrel drink. There’s really nothing but great things to say about this family run business. For folks with allergies or dietary restrictions - they have plenty of options too. I am GF. I love how mindful they are. I’m rooting for their success and cannot recommended it more! ??❤️“

“😀First visit here after years of walking past it. The veggie combo and meat combo platters were among the best I've had at Berkeley and Oakland's many great Ethiopian restaurants. Service was very fast and friendly and outdoor back-patio was peaceful. I will be back soon and often.“

“Delicious tacos!! I got a fish taco and a birria taco & horchata to go. The fish taco was pretty good, but AHH the birria!! The best birria taco I’ve ever had (I wish I got like 5 more), and the horchata tasted super distinct and was great as well. There’s a little parking lot on the side too and an eating area in front of the truck. Ugh but yeah the birria taco is insane.“

“From the moment we walked in and throughout our dinner we had a wonderful
Time . The staff is so welcoming and a big thank you to our server who really made our night so memorable .
Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to the Salty Pearl . The food is Amazing!“

“Great food on a great Sunday!“

“Great Food, Great Service“

“Nothing on the menu disappoints, and there are a number of dishes that aren’t exactly common in Vietnamese restaurants in the US.

The grilled pork is really something else, though. Trying it for the first time was like a great first date; I couldn’t stop thinking about it.“

“First class operation“

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

“The breakfast quiche and the bread pudding.“

“This is real hood chicken, real soul food. Highly recommend the fried chicken and catfish... unbelievably good. FYI, not a sit down restaurant, but plenty of good parks within distance of the restaurant to eat at and take in the sights of oakland“

“Delicious food and cocktails.“

“I bought the oyster combo with DoorDash and I absolutely loved the deep fried oysters. The fried breading was very tasty and the oysters tasted like they were cooked just right.

I chose potato salad for the side, I liked it, however, I do not know if they make it fresh.

The combo also comes with a Shasta brand soda, but cola and lemon lime are the only offered flavors.

I definitely want to order from here again.“

“Awesome to have a quick, clean, and tasty Indian restaurant in town. Pani puri, malai kofta, and garlic naan were all great. This is quick and easy North Indian fare. Service is exceptional and while busy, I didn’t have to wait for a table for 1. If you are looking for Indian food in Berkeley, this is a solid choice.“

“Fantastic food in Oakland's Chinatown. Handmade noodles and expansive menu - there's something for everyone. Attentive service and food came out really fast.

Small seating area and expect at least a short wait on the weekends. Great for groups of 2-6 people.

Not the most kid friendly place, but they aren't discouraged.

Parking: Parking can be difficult to find directly on the street - give yourself a few extra minutes.“

“Yummy yummy yummy! Really our "go to" place for Mexican food in the neighborhood. Even make a point to go there when it's out-of-the-way! Try it - you'll love the food!!!“

“The place is small, quaint & ? nice ✨? But the Flavors outta there are Big!!! ?? They have a Lady in there who makes a HellaofA' Extremely Good Teriyaki Burger ? Though it isn't on their menu, if (you) are Very Polite & Most Important ... Humble ?? You Too, if you like this type of Flavored Hamburger can indulge in it's Terrific Taste! ???=? The Place issa Winner ?“

“The best seafood in the bay MARISCOS EL POBLANO pull up and buy from Sergio's food is the best.“

“Love it second time coming. I had the 7 seas soup it was delightful. Then I tried the steak nachos. The steak was flavorful perfect seasoning and soft. Unfortunately this is my last week in the area. I definitely recommend this spot. Next tome I come to Cali I’ll definitely come by :)“

“We stopped in got some Fish & Chips (cat fish) and Onion rings and soda.As a very picky Aussie who loves good Fish & Chips most stores here in the US I’d score at a 6/10 but this little hole in the wall shop it’s easy an 8/10 the chips where good size the fish was average size for all the US stores I’ve tried but this little store the batter was crispy and the fish cooked perfectly the onion rings where good the Chips where very good but I feel a few extra minutes in the oil would have made them a perfect Crispy outer and hot and fluffy“

“Love they crabs, so fresh & the prices are the bomb , thank you �“

“First of all the people that were in there getting food talked to me about how great it is before I could even order. I was excited. I ordered a Super Burrito with ground beef and everything. I also ordered a taco. When I saw how many ingredients were piled up on that taco and saw how the only way he could close that taco was to envelope it in aluminum foil I was amazed. But then when I picked up my bag containing one burrito and one taco I swear it was a couple of pounds! The burrito was huge! And delicious! And the person taking my order and the person making the orders were very pleasant. I will definitely be back many times.“

“Off the hook has been closed for repair for many months which left a huge void in my family dinners. When I called today and found they were open, I was ecstatic. Their quality of a meal did not let me down and the price did not go up. So glad you are up and running again“

“Best chicken tacos/burritos in town (the chicken is fire-grilled out back). The ONLY thing I would criticize is the karaoke at night is ear-ringing loud. Other than that, I love this place, and I keep bringing people there.

Vegetarian options: They do have veg options. I've taken a vegan friend there for a burrito.

Parking: There is usually street parking around, especially on the side of their building, or across Foothill.

Wheelchair accessibility: Should be easy to get inside, and they have plenty of low/regular-height tables.“

“Delicious food great service“

“I hardly ever leave reviews, nevertheless I couldn’t help but to notice I agreed with a lot if not most of the reviews. First and foremost it is a great local bar the atmosphere and the vibes are great. You always feel comfortable and welcome by anyone ever there. I do have to acknowledge, however that the service sometimes can be slow and sometimes it takes me a good 5 to 10 minutes to be acknowledged while at the bar for a drink. I think this would be my only complaint. for some reason service sometimes for a drink can be a little slow. I must admit the bartenders here are some of the best. The cocktails are always tasty and delicious and I like the attitude they all greet me with every time I come. My favorite bartenders here happen to be JOSE and ERIC 👌🏾👌🏾“

“Great beer and the most delicious burger I've ever had“

“I always enjoy their food when I visit here!! Especially the signature tartar sauce, yummy!! If you like your fish fried hard like me request it that way when order is placed.

Wheelchair accessibility: There's no problem if you operate an assisted device.“

“Very relaxing atmosphere, watching the kayakers on the water was a bonus. They staff was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.“

“This place has the BEST SHRIMP EMPANADAS!!! I also recommend the, "Molcajete" delicious served sizzling all the way to your table.

Vegetarian options: Veggie Burrito, and pretty much everything else on the menu through special parking could“

“Absolutely delicious! The steak with mushroom gravy melted in my mouth, and the mashed potatoes were perfectly creamy. Special thanks to our amazing waiter — the guy with the eyebrow piercing — he was on point: friendly, fast, and just awesome!“

“Good duck and noodle soup!“

“Great place to watch, the all you can eat hot pot was great ,
They had a side bar with a lot of seasonings and flavors , was really good for the soup base! Definitely coming back again !

Kid-friendliness: They have variety here“

“Ok so this was my first time ordering at this place, I was going to order at El cuatro caminos a Caldo de pollo but they decided to close with no previous notice terrible customer care not even on their phones leave a message anyhow it ended up being way better the Caldo was so delicious the rice like home made and I use to think cuatro caminos was good lol no comparison this is like rancho food the waitress was very polite and serve my order go perfectly. The down sides of this place is 1. is though to find a parking and 2. I wish the restaurant was better looking cause it looks old and tacky. Food 100% recommend.“

“The praram sauce was delicious. They made the sauce vegetarian on request and it was absolutely delicious despite a modification. The veggies in the praram vegetables dish were cooked to perfection as well. Waiting for next visit 🤤

Vegetarian options: Truly vegetarian alternatives on request. At a lot of places the vegetarian swaps taste fishy (pun unintended). No such thing here, their vegetarian dishes are truly free from meat/fish. Thank u Pagarung 🙏“

“Rather expensive sushi with indoor seating as well as a large backyard patio. The omakase selections (chefs choice) are great, go for that and savor it. The rest of the menu is pretty standard for the price. Service is ok, can be slow when it's busy - just be aggressive about waving down the server.

Parking: Park on side streets, but don't leave visible stuff in your car. I've seen a lot of "Oakland diamonds" on the street at times.“

“Every time I come to town I stop for dinner. The paella is amazing. I also have an Anchor Steam every time I visit. I knew this time would be different with them (temporarily, hopefully) out of business. I so love this place.“

“I've only been here 3 times. Past 2 times i got the regular al pastor burrito no beans and let me tell you!!!! Best burrito by far in terms of size for the $$. Any time i order a burrito elsewhere, i have so much Tortilla left over and i dislike that. The burritos here are packed with deliciousness. I will say, if you don't eat pork, the breakfast is not for you. Every item under the menu for breakfast has pork. They don't do substitution either.“

“Missing the Daly City branch. I'm so glad my favorite pho place is in east bay now. Beef stew is my go to lots of meat. For the way pho restaurants charge nowadays I would say this place is fairly priced. No automatic gratuity. Nice parking space. Really must try“

“Fresh & hot & Wasn’t a long wait“

“The food tastes great and at a good price! :)“

“Great people, fresh ingridients, authentic taste. Love it!!“

“This is a simple old school greasy spoon worth checking out if you're looking for a decent basic breakfast spot. The decor is dated & the service is hit or miss, but the food is pretty good! They have all of the classics like pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, omelets, sausage, hash browns & toast. They also have burgers & sandwiches for lunch. These type of neighborhood mom & pop restaurants are becoming harder to find, so I recommend supporting a small business & give them a try if you're in the area.“

“Really solid Chinese food. I've now gotten the won ton soup, chow mein, and Mongolian beef a few times. Bottom line is this is my new go-to Chinese spot.The service has been prompt and friendly (I've always got take away).The location is bare bones but clean.Chicken Chow Mein was a large portion, great flavor, and the chicken was cooked perfectly (thin cut, tender, tasty; most places overcook). I do wish the noodles were more al dente, they were a bit soft for me. There could also be more chicken.Mongolian beef was my favorite, really tasty, pretty classic brown Mongolian sauce with Sichuan pepper.The won ton was solid too, I can't find better in the immediate area. Broth was good. So many won tons! They were good, shrimp and (I think) ground pork inside. Shrimp were tender (another thing many places overcook). Pork filling was kinda bland but given other flavors it's fine. Other stuff in there: BBQ pork, chicken, squid, shrimp, maybe some beef, some greens .... But just a few pieces of each.“