I love this bistro!!! it simply is the best place in downtown Oakland to eat or have a cocktail or even sit and talk with friends. 206 offers a variety of cocktails that change with the seasons, as well as every classic cocktail you can imagine the food is second to none. You can see fresh ingredients come through the restaurant from the farmers market, and certainly taste the quality and caring that goes in every thing. I make it a point to stop here at least a few times a week. It doesn’t matter if it’s for breakfast, lunch dinner or for the entertainment/music they have never disappointed me. Everything is top notch, and the owners and staff are all friendly and fun to interact with! If you’re anywhere in downtown Oakland or walking up Alder Street, you do not want to miss this experience!!!
Princess Davis
1st time, definitely not the last! Everything was great! Stuffed peppers soup, Cuban flatbread, hot ham and cheese, homemade chocolate chip cookies, burgers, pretzels. Our group had several items from the menu. Delicious and definitely surpassed my expectations 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Bennsky Powell
Super cute bistro with amazing craft cocktails and delicious, from-scratch homemade cooking. This hidden gem is one you won’t want to miss, it will keep your taste buds alive from the very first bite. The staff makes you feel like family: warm, personable, and engaging. That extra touch goes a long way when choosing a restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gwenyth Fitzpatrick
Menu was kind of limited with all the sandwiches behind basically the same thing. Also very little vegetarian options. Way too expensive for what it was. Cute inside but limited space.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Molly Walter
The best place in the Oakland area for lunch. Hands down. Everything is so fresh! As a local, we love coming here and appreciate their efforts at sourcing fresh and local ingredients (and supporting local businesses).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
pantea karimi
Friendly staff, great service and food ! Ordered the Blue Bonnet with a Swiss cheese mushroom burger ! Hubs ordered the BLT which is seasonal and chili .. all delicious ! They make all their dressings using EVOO and use farm fresh ingredients.. Happily come back anytime
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Thompson
Fabulous! Never expected such a gem. Alder Bistro could survive anywhere. Too many compliments on the food. Burger, Chili, BLT just awesome…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lulu Polinko
We loved the food and cozy atmosphere, staff was so friendly and came over to check on us throughout; its such a sweet place ! We got an Alder Burger, Mushroom Wish Burger (all burgers recommend!), a BLT (with a beautiful tomato slice), and the Reuben (bread all around was so yummy) ! The Cream of Mushroom Soup was on for the day, and we got four of them because they were just that good ! Head over to 206 Alder for a bite if you're staying near Deep Creek or in the area, its worth the short drive over ~ ♡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Barone
Smooth drinks, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kellie Dunn
Came here on a lunch date and was blown away! The food was amazing. The menu isn't huge (usually the sign of a good restaurant) but there was such a good variety to choose from. It was fresh and delicious. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere inviting and casual. We will be recommending this restaurant to anyone who asks.
I stopped in on a day trip to Oakland because a quick Google search said they offered vegetarian options. At the time I came in, around 1pm on a Wednesday, nearly every table was full, plus bar customers. The one server was in the weeds but so polite and welcoming.
I ordered the beet soup which was made with coconut milk and it was the most amazing soup I've ever had. And served in the cutest vintage glass bowl, garnished beautifully on top. Truly a work of art and so delicious. I kid you not, I came back for a second bowl before I left town. I met the owner on my second stop in and it was a pleasure chatting with her.
I also tried their veggie flatbread on gf cauliflower crust which was yummy. I wish I could have stayed for trivia night which was happening that night. This is the kind of place every town needs and I wish them all the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suzanne Schlattman
Had a great meeting here a few weeks ago and I've been trying to find an excuse to come back with my family ever since! My colleague is vegan and was very happy with his meal. I highly recommend the gazpacho and the turkey Rachel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ajinkya Riswadkar
Great food and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brian murphy
The only restaurant in Oakland worth going to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jillian Murphy
We had breakfast during the 4th of July weekend and it was phenomenal! The food was top notch and the chef was very generous!
I love this bistro!!! it simply is the best place in downtown Oakland to eat or have a cocktail or even sit and talk with friends. 206 offers a variety of cocktails that change with the seasons, as well as every classic cocktail you can imagine the food is second to none. You can see fresh ingredients come through the restaurant from the farmers market, and certainly taste the quality and caring that goes in every thing. I make it a point to stop here at least a few times a week. It doesn’t matter if it’s for breakfast, lunch dinner or for the entertainment/music they have never disappointed me. Everything is top notch, and the owners and staff are all friendly and fun to interact with! If you’re anywhere in downtown Oakland or walking up Alder Street, you do not want to miss this experience!!!
1st time, definitely not the last! Everything was great! Stuffed peppers soup, Cuban flatbread, hot ham and cheese, homemade chocolate chip cookies, burgers, pretzels. Our group had several items from the menu. Delicious and definitely surpassed my expectations 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super cute bistro with amazing craft cocktails and delicious, from-scratch homemade cooking. This hidden gem is one you won’t want to miss, it will keep your taste buds alive from the very first bite. The staff makes you feel like family: warm, personable, and engaging. That extra touch goes a long way when choosing a restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Menu was kind of limited with all the sandwiches behind basically the same thing. Also very little vegetarian options. Way too expensive for what it was. Cute inside but limited space.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
The best place in the Oakland area for lunch. Hands down. Everything is so fresh! As a local, we love coming here and appreciate their efforts at sourcing fresh and local ingredients (and supporting local businesses).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff, great service and food ! Ordered the Blue Bonnet with a Swiss cheese mushroom burger ! Hubs ordered the BLT which is seasonal and chili .. all delicious ! They make all their dressings using EVOO and use farm fresh ingredients.. Happily come back anytime
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous! Never expected such a gem. Alder Bistro could survive anywhere. Too many compliments on the food. Burger, Chili, BLT just awesome…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved the food and cozy atmosphere, staff was so friendly and came over to check on us throughout; its such a sweet place ! We got an Alder Burger, Mushroom Wish Burger (all burgers recommend!), a BLT (with a beautiful tomato slice), and the Reuben (bread all around was so yummy) ! The Cream of Mushroom Soup was on for the day, and we got four of them because they were just that good ! Head over to 206 Alder for a bite if you're staying near Deep Creek or in the area, its worth the short drive over ~ ♡
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Smooth drinks, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here on a lunch date and was blown away! The food was amazing. The menu isn't huge (usually the sign of a good restaurant) but there was such a good variety to choose from. It was fresh and delicious. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere inviting and casual. We will be recommending this restaurant to anyone who asks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I stopped in on a day trip to Oakland because a quick Google search said they offered vegetarian options. At the time I came in, around 1pm on a Wednesday, nearly every table was full, plus bar customers. The one server was in the weeds but so polite and welcoming.
I ordered the beet soup which was made with coconut milk and it was the most amazing soup I've ever had. And served in the cutest vintage glass bowl, garnished beautifully on top. Truly a work of art and so delicious. I kid you not, I came back for a second bowl before I left town. I met the owner on my second stop in and it was a pleasure chatting with her.
I also tried their veggie flatbread on gf cauliflower crust which was yummy. I wish I could have stayed for trivia night which was happening that night. This is the kind of place every town needs and I wish them all the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great meeting here a few weeks ago and I've been trying to find an excuse to come back with my family ever since! My colleague is vegan and was very happy with his meal. I highly recommend the gazpacho and the turkey Rachel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only restaurant in Oakland worth going to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had breakfast during the 4th of July weekend and it was phenomenal! The food was top notch and the chef was very generous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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