serious bartending going on here. everything was a smash hit. can’t miss it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raymond Cave
All the food was vegan and was delicious, personally recommended the elote dog. Well priced, good drinks, fun vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Uyemura
This is one of my favorite bars in Oakland! I love a martini and they of course do great ones here. So many options so there's something for everyone. They have an extensive non martini drink list as well if you're not into martinis, including cocktails, shots, beer, wine, sweet drinks and slushies. They can be quite busy depending on when you go, but luckily the space and bar are pretty large.
They have a completely vegan menu which includes some really fun vegan hot dogs! I'm not vegan, but they were very tasty. We got the elite and the lion dancing. There's also free popcorn in the back!
Speaking of dogs, they are dog friendly which is always a plus for us! I think they allow dogs before 6pm? Or some time around then, so it's more of a casual afternoon drink place then. It's fair because we've been in the evening and it does get crazy busy and loud sometimes which most dogs would not be into.
Service has always been super nice and even in their very busy times they try to keep an order of who hasn't been helped yet. Overall a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn
Awesome cocktails and bartenders were so nice. Loved the space - Will def come back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lia Cioni
It's a great space and the cocktails are on point, it's just way too loud. They usually play good music but it's hard to be there with how blasting the music is in every section.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amanda Liu
There was a Thursday night drag show and it was awesome!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shaane
it sucks that they don’t just use agar but the rest of this bar is vegan! their menu was developed by the legendary lion dance cafe team and everything is delicious. love the staff, love the vibes, best bar in oakland.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-18
Danni Mestaz
Vegan hotdogs, an extensive menu that rates elevated alcohol-free drinks, alongside frozen jello shots, what is not to love? If we are in the area, we are stopping by for the snax and a couple drinks. Plus popcorn!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JOHNNY JOHNSON
Good martinis. 🍸
Christen R.
The cocktails at this place are incredible and unique. Solid martinis and seasonal cocktails. Highly recommend their espresso martini slushie and green curry martini. Their food compliments their cocktail menu. During the afternoon the light hits this bar so well, creating a relaxing atmosphere.. by night time it’s a whole damn party!!!
Great service, food, cocktails, ambiance, everything! Their curry martini and a.s.s. cookies were our favorites and we kept ordering more. The late 90s alt rock music had us subliming down memory lane
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenny Truong
What other bar is casually serving bougie vegan hot dogs?! Seriously.
I stopped by Tallboy with friends for a brief night for a Tallboy Martini and the Elote dog, and both were dialed in — the martini crisp and balanced, the Elote dog fun, indulgent, and delicious even to a carnivore like me.
The vibe is intimate, cozy, and effortlessly cool, the kind of spot you want to linger at without checking the time.
Low-key neighborhood energy, high-key execution. I’ll be back. 🍸🌭
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LK Lopez
Came early around 4 on a Friday in December. There were a couple small groups and the vibes were chill and festive. The place was packed by 530 and the crowd was a good blend.
Bar itself is one of the best looking I’ve been to in Oakland, staff were friendly and made some great drinks. Only had a few snack items but will be back to try more of the menu. It has all the workings to be my new favorite spot, can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Laura Gumbrecht
Omg the elote dog was to die for and the popcorn was a lovely touch! My gorls and I tried several cocktails and they were all delicious (somewhat on the sweet side). We had a different bartender each time and we kept noting how friendly (and cute) they all are!! I’m just shy of 35 and would say it was a little loud and a little dark (a lot of flashlights were being used throughout the bar to read the menu… and it was the reason I didn’t snag any pix). If I were in my 20s I probably wouldn’t have notice. IMPORTANTLY: all-gender, wheelchair-accessible/stepless restroom situation and generally queer-friendly. 👍👍
serious bartending going on here. everything was a smash hit. can’t miss it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the food was vegan and was delicious, personally recommended the elote dog. Well priced, good drinks, fun vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of my favorite bars in Oakland! I love a martini and they of course do great ones here. So many options so there's something for everyone. They have an extensive non martini drink list as well if you're not into martinis, including cocktails, shots, beer, wine, sweet drinks and slushies. They can be quite busy depending on when you go, but luckily the space and bar are pretty large.
They have a completely vegan menu which includes some really fun vegan hot dogs! I'm not vegan, but they were very tasty. We got the elite and the lion dancing. There's also free popcorn in the back!
Speaking of dogs, they are dog friendly which is always a plus for us! I think they allow dogs before 6pm? Or some time around then, so it's more of a casual afternoon drink place then. It's fair because we've been in the evening and it does get crazy busy and loud sometimes which most dogs would not be into.
Service has always been super nice and even in their very busy times they try to keep an order of who hasn't been helped yet. Overall a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome cocktails and bartenders were so nice. Loved the space - Will def come back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a great space and the cocktails are on point, it's just way too loud. They usually play good music but it's hard to be there with how blasting the music is in every section.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
There was a Thursday night drag show and it was awesome!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
it sucks that they don’t just use agar but the rest of this bar is vegan! their menu was developed by the legendary lion dance cafe team and everything is delicious. love the staff, love the vibes, best bar in oakland. Updated from previous review on 2026-02-18
Vegan hotdogs, an extensive menu that rates elevated alcohol-free drinks, alongside frozen jello shots, what is not to love? If we are in the area, we are stopping by for the snax and a couple drinks. Plus popcorn!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good martinis. 🍸
The cocktails at this place are incredible and unique. Solid martinis and seasonal cocktails. Highly recommend their espresso martini slushie and green curry martini. Their food compliments their cocktail menu. During the afternoon the light hits this bar so well, creating a relaxing atmosphere.. by night time it’s a whole damn party!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best bar in Oakland 💥💥💥💥💥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, food, cocktails, ambiance, everything! Their curry martini and a.s.s. cookies were our favorites and we kept ordering more. The late 90s alt rock music had us subliming down memory lane
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What other bar is casually serving bougie vegan hot dogs?!
Seriously.
I stopped by Tallboy with friends for a brief night for a Tallboy Martini and the Elote dog, and both were dialed in — the martini crisp and balanced, the Elote dog fun, indulgent, and delicious even to a carnivore like me.
The vibe is intimate, cozy, and effortlessly cool, the kind of spot you want to linger at without checking the time.
Low-key neighborhood energy, high-key execution. I’ll be back. 🍸🌭
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came early around 4 on a Friday in December. There were a couple small groups and the vibes were chill and festive. The place was packed by 530 and the crowd was a good blend.
Bar itself is one of the best looking I’ve been to in Oakland, staff were friendly and made some great drinks. Only had a few snack items but will be back to try more of the menu. It has all the workings to be my new favorite spot, can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Omg the elote dog was to die for and the popcorn was a lovely touch! My gorls and I tried several cocktails and they were all delicious (somewhat on the sweet side). We had a different bartender each time and we kept noting how friendly (and cute) they all are!! I’m just shy of 35 and would say it was a little loud and a little dark (a lot of flashlights were being used throughout the bar to read the menu… and it was the reason I didn’t snag any pix). If I were in my 20s I probably wouldn’t have notice.
IMPORTANTLY: all-gender, wheelchair-accessible/stepless restroom situation and generally queer-friendly. 👍👍
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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