50 Best Bars near Oakland

“Great carribean food like nowhere else, and the host of a great Wednesday jam that’s been going on for over 20 years.“

“The home of the Bergen Wildcats for decades! Great place and great people!“

“Great burger and fries great server definitely coming back with the girls“

“Love The Notch! Can’t wait to see what great bands will be playing there this year and the new friends I’m bound to make! The Notch Family keeps growing! If you haven’t been there yet…… get to it! ❤️🎶🍻“

“Incredible place, love to see it in good hands as my grandparents (the former owners) would be thrilled to see“

“I had a private event in the Parlor Room and it was fabulous. Food and drinks were spot on and the service was dynamite. There were 21 of us all together and everyone was well cared for by server Lily and the rest of the awesome staff. I really love the unique atmosphere of the place -warm, classy and comfortable all at once. No boring old chain restaurant vibes here. Everyone had a great time. I would definitely host future events here.“

“This bar is like home to me. I absolutely love the staff, the cooks and all of the regular’s It’s like going to cheers.

I want to add that I had my husband’s 50th birthday party there and they did an outstanding job making it happen. Karen and Sam Made some amazing food and they were so attentive to my guests. The bartenders, Kyle and Jo Jo Rocked it they made amazing drinks and Kept them coming to the birthday boy the Whole day.

But what’s even more special and means the world to me is that the staff that was not working that day came to hang out and help me set up and enjoy my husband’s 50th with us. Literally, family, and good friends at this bar. If you’re looking for a local bar to frequent to get good food, drinks and make outstanding friendships. I highly recommend you come down and see Dave, Denise, JoJo, Kim, Kyle, Elaine and Alison. Heck, you’ll probably meet me too. I’m the girl with the bow. That’s always at the bar.“

“Beautiful venue, amazing drinks made drinks, delicious food and great people.“

“Been here 2xs, food, service and atmosphere are excellent. Seasonal cocktails. A stranger , i will call Joy, bought us a drink. Thank you!“

“Had lunch yesterday, absolutely delicious! Our waitress, Raven explained daily lunch 2-course specials and drink discount. This sweetened the deal. I’m telling everyone I know about Shannon Rose. Definitely coming back every chance I get!“

“Tucked away behind the Main Street we stumbled upon this excellent restaurant. We ordered Spring rolls and a Japanese thingy for starter, both were really good. For mains it was Beef and Ginger and Prawn Fried Rice, again both excellent. So for 2 starters, 2 mains and 4 drinks it came to 58 euros, even excellenter ?…music choice was a bit different in that it was dance oriented but wasn’t out of place. We have booked again and would obviously recommend ?“

“If you’re in Wanaque, Flips is the dive bar you need to check out. Tucked off Ringwood Ave, it’s got cold beers, fast, friendly bartenders, and Joe, the owner, is simply the man.

The vibe is classic dive—dim lights, jukebox, and regulars who make you feel like family. But the food? That’s where Flips stands out. Chef Robert takes dive bar staples to the next level crispy calamari, gourmet burgers, and a sizzler steak that could rival any fine dining spot. All made with locally sourced ingredients and a chef’s touch.

The daily specials hit the mark, and the Bloody Marys are on point. If you’re looking for a dive bar with heart and flavor, Flips is the place to be. You won’t be disappointed!“

“There aren’t enough nice things to say about Pompton Craft House. The beers on tap are fresh and constantly changing. There’s an amazing selection of perfectly curated, delicious wine for an amazing price. The wine tasting machines are SO COOL. John and the staff are incredibly nice, helpful, and fun to talk to. If you haven’t gone yet, what are you doing?!“

“Тне best local craft beer place. Always perfect beer selection“

“The Sidedoor is under new ownership, and I’ve already seen some really positive changes! It’s in a great spot, and they’ve started adding food and making little updates that make a big difference. The vibe is super inviting! It’s definitely a place where anyone can feel welcome.

If you’re into beer, pool, darts, shuffleboard, and just a good time in general, this is the place to check out. Excited to see what’s coming next for The Sidedoor!“

“Nice spot to drop in for a drink. Friendly, attentive bartender, some nice selections with gentle prices. Nice little local bar, enjoyed stopping in with a friend for a drink.
Be aware though, apparently they only serve food on certain days.“

“Black Jack's is an awesome local sports bar / restaurant. There are many TVs with all the sports entertainment you could possibly ask for. The food is great and so is the service. I particularly like that they have live bands on the weekend.“

“The best atmosphere to unwind and have fun...“

“Great restaurant - food is great, service is attentive. Restaurant policy not to allow you to have bread before you order is not good for people who need food with their drink. Manager (blond woman) was disappointing in her lack of understanding and customer service -very poor.. It is sad we must find another favorite restaurant because we loved it there.“

“They have the best social hour!! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great!!!“

“Love this place the food the service the atmosphere!“

“Excellent spot for family and friends to meet and dine as well as viewing sports on TV“

“Very cozy spot. Great prices! Small menu but great options! Staff is super friendly. Pool table, music, live DJs on the weekend, and looks like they rent out a whole court in the back. That explains the name!

Parking: Diagonal to the bar on your right“

“We threw a drop-in Buffet dinner for family and friends at Houlihans for 30 to 35 people. The room is spacious and accommodated everyone comfortably. Our server Eileen was excellent and the food was delicious. Michelle who assisted with the catering was very detail oriented and help me plan a great event. Sebastian the manager as extremely gracious and helped ensure our guests were taken care of. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend..“

“excelente servicio lo.mejor del área“

“I hosted a memorial dinner here , it was a very exclusive event . Very private and I was accompanied well by the staff and owner/ management. I was very satisfied with the price . I was able to rent out the venue for a few hours . It was great ! Thanks again to Jasmine who was very professional and kind . Will recommend this amazing place to others looking for a space to host a gathering etc. I will also be using there services again in the near future :)“

“(Translated by Google) The best salsa matinee, with the best sexy DJ, great atmosphere, the best drink specials. I love this place❤(Original)El mejor matinee salsero, con El mejor Dj sexy, muy buen ambiente, los mejores especiales en bebidas. Me encanta este lugar❤“

“Excelente restaurante . Excelentes atenciones . La comida Exquisita . Lo recomiendo cien ? por ciento!! Ven y disfrútalo ..“

“la recomiendo 100% es un ambiente muy entrenado.“

“excelente servicio y mui buen ambiente“

“When you meet Maribel arcos. She will go out every weekend. Block you she did it to me after putting me in jail Because she called,911,on me. Abused me, cussed at me. And repeated the same accusations. From 78lupton Lane. Calling 911. Why would she move with me in August 22, 2022 to 180 cedar Street and repeat the same thing“

“REALLY good food- service great.“

“Moro em newarkPor favor, Mira las fotos tal vez es una mejora?? Por favor, Olhe as fotos, talvez, é uma melhoria?? Hello, I am poor. But have leverage. I have a car. Am going to purchase a better one. Is anyone interested in this place? I am looking for a women that is working too hard. Your income may be good but but are spending too much time paying bills. I may rent the rest of my apartment room for $800 to a family I already know and have interviewed. I do not know the location of my next move. *SIGH* 🤧 Please look at the pictures maybe it is an upgrade? 201-444-3148 . name is Karl“

“My husband went there and said it was a very eclectic type place and it was very nice. The food was good and the staff was great.“

“this place never disappoints. good service, good food. good event. I almost go at least 2xs a month. became one of my FAVORITE PLACES“

“We had the pleasure of playing at Celtic Knot for the first time during St. Patrick’s Day weekend under the tent. While the outdoor crowd was a bit lighter at times, every time we came inside we were met with so many compliments and such a warm responseit truly meant a lot. The staff, security, and patrons were incredibly welcoming and friendly, and the owner made sure we were well taken care of throughout the event. We’re grateful for the experience and hope to be back again“

“We’ve been coming to Maggies Town Tavern in Little Falls for about five years now. I have to say that every time we come the food is absolutely delicious! The staff are friendly and attentive. This has become one of our favorite places to eat. I highly recommend Maggies to anyone looking for a great food experience!“

“food is delicious my favorite is the pork chop ...burgers 🤤 the vibe is neighborly great staff❣️“

“Trays of wraps made for cardiac service at GSH. Best grilled chicken wrap ever!! My friends and family frequently eat at the diner. Everything is fresh and delicious 😋“

“Was great overall! The drinks were delicious (The dragon cosmo was a really really good recommendation!) The food was fairly priced and the chicken nachos are honestly my favorite, I couldn't take a good photo cause I couldn't stop eating them!
Server was attentive and very nice, only downside was my dessert was packed up and they forgot to bring my container of hardly eaten wings I was going to save for later and I realized way too late it wasn't in my bag :') Everything tasted great aside from that“

“I celebrated my daughters baby shower on June 6, 2026. The service and food get 10 stars from me. Catherine went above and beyond to assist with the details; had great patience throughout the day ensuring we were fully satisfied. Gina was attentive and very helpful in coordinating the menu for the day. She was kind and responsive at all times. All-in-all I have found a new spot for my family celebrations! Very pleased, highly recommend.“

“good food. good prices. good staff. all around good time“

“7:00pm chili's was swamped. I decided to go to take out to order instead of wait. gals were so kind and patient regardless of how busy they were ro help me with my order. Riverdale chili's has always been my favorite restaurant and tonight was no different. got home, food was delicious as usual. thanks chili's for great food at great prices with exceptional service and wonderful hard working professional people keeping people happy and fed with great food. thank you. thank you for great service, delicious food and affordable prices. your restaurant was packed as usual 7pm so order take out. super nice and friendly ladies took order. food was exceptional, service was extremely great and we are lucky to a Riverdale chili's.“

“This place was fantastic! My husband and I went there on a whim. And we are so glad that we did. We love the ambience, it looks like a country cottage. And the service was awesome. She was there to make us comfortable and happy.....which she did. And the food was the piece de resistance . We had stuffed zucchini blossoms for our appetizer and they were perfect. Then we got a salad, of which the house dressing is the way to go. And then we had an order of snow crab legs that were PHENOMENOL! And we also ordered the Pasta dish which had deep sea scallops and shrimp with a vodka sauce over angel hair pasta. Which was also incredibly good. We left there feeling very happy and satisfied! Thanks Country Cottage! We DEFINETLY will be back. =)“

“Nice place for the kids to enjoy a party“