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Seison Restaurant & Lounge

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Address:
495 10th Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Neighborhood:
Oakland

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $30 and under

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Seison Restaurant & Lounge Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.seison.com
Email: raj@thewashingtoninn.com
Phone: (510) 452-1776
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, Fusion / Eclectic
Executive Chef: Erik Parada
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Please call for details.
Private Party Facilities: On Saturdays and Sundays, we can host DJ music and dancing in the restaurant space for wedding receptions, birthdays and anniversaries.
Private Party Contact: Raj Hameed (510) 452-1776

Getting there

Cross Street: 10th & Washington Street
Public Transit: BART (12th St/Oakland City Center) is located 2 blocks away.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There is a Public Parking lot in the Convention Center located directly across the street (entrance is on the corner of Clay and 11th; $3/hour). Parking is also available on the surrounding streets (10th and Washington; free during evenings).

A word from Seison Restaurant & Lounge

Located within the Washington Inn Hotel, a quaint historical landmark built in 1913 in the heart of Old Oakland, Seison Restaurant & Lounge creates an intimate and contemporary setting featuring seasonal California cuisine. Seison¡¯s menu offers an array of fresh produce, meats, and seafood, all of… which showcase seasonal flavors and local ingredients and are fully complimented by a fine selection of wine and a full bar.Continued

Seison Restaurant & Lounge

3.5

15 $30 and under restaurant

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17 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

17 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(7)
fit for foodies(2)
romantic(2)

good for groups(1)
great for lunch(1)
late-night find(1)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (17)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

quiet and laid back with good food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2002

Dined on 03/27/2012

2002

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We dined at 5pm when the doors first open, and for an hour or so were the only people there. Needless to say, the restaurant was very quiet and conducive to good conversation. It is part of the Washington Inn, a quite charming historic hotel in Old Oakland. As mentioned in other reviews there was only one employee, but there were only two diners for quite a while. Service was slow as he did do everything. But, then, we could relax inside on a very rainy evening. food was good, including fish stew, rack of lamb with garlic mashed, miso glazed salmon filet, warm brie with apricot chutney. wine list not exciting but full bar with good cocktails."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2002

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went for the first time

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2004

Dined on 03/08/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went for the first time and liked the room and the food. The service was perfect plus it was quiet so we could talk."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food and drinks were tasty,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/05/2012

2010

Dined on 03/05/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food and drinks were tasty, but there wad only 1 employee doing everything for all patrons. He was the bartender, the waiter,and he even went to the store next door to buy dinner rolls- so the experience was very lengthy."

Dined on 03/05/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Hearty and delicious small plates

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2003

Dined on 02/24/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were the only ones in the restaurant; could be because it's part of the Washington Inn Hotel. Small plates were hearty and inexpensive (braised short ribs were tender and savory). Calamari appetizers were fresh and cut in large rings and were delicious. Would return for dinner before show at Paramount Theater and will try the other items on menu."

Dined on 02/24/2012

2003

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved it! The nice old building,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/27/2012

2011

Dined on 01/27/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Loved it! The nice old building, the ease of access by public transportation, the funny, friendly, and helpful server, and the excellent food combined to make a fine experience. We went during Oakland's Restaurant Week and got a good deal to boot. We'll go there again."

Dined on 01/27/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good and well

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/20/2012

2012

Dined on 01/20/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was good and well presented. There was one dish out of 3 that was a little monotonous and was not a favorite. The desert was either a berry compote or a creme brule. The creme brule was burnt and no one finished it. The food also took a while to arrive. Our table finished 2 bottles of wine waiting for the dinner and we were trying to conserve the wine to drink with the food. Staff was helpful in the meantime."

Dined on 01/20/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Paella was delicious.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/20/2012

2005

Dined on 01/20/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Paella was delicious. Bread did not taste fresh. Salad was delightful. Prices are reasonable."

Dined on 01/20/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Oakland Restaurant Week

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/20/2012

2011

Dined on 01/20/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went to Seison as part of Oakland Restaurant Week and found a very nice restaurant. The service and food was excellent. Our waiter was helpful, cordial and attentive. The prix fixe was tasty. We will be back."