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4.4
Awesome(1384)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 33 times today
MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.
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4.2
Awesome(78)
Price: Moderate
• Jamaican • Oakland
Booked 6 times today
Like its namesake, Calabash—restaurant, market and bar in Uptown Oakland—is a place of global innovation; a home for creative local chefs and producers to bring the uniqueness of their culture and flavors to The Town.
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4.7
Exceptional(75)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
Full Service restaurant that specializes in Soulfusion.
A photo of ACRE Kitchen and Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(687)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 63 times today
ACRE is an ingredient-driven menu of California/Mediterranean cuisine served witha welcoming, neighborhood approachability.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.
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4.9
Exceptional(37)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 5 times today
With only 10 bar height chairs at the cocktail bar, the COMMIS BAR experience offers a fixed 4-course menu highlighting some the best seasonal Northern California ingredients through modern and classic cooking techniques. Diners at the bar are invited for 1.5 to 2 hours over the entire course of the meal with the shorter fixed menu compared to our full length DINING ROOM menu experience.
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4.7
Exceptional(61)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Oakland
Booked 14 times today
Bocanova is a Pan-American Grill & Restaurant celebrating new world ingredients, many of which are often associated with the old world because of their heavy influence on our favorite European cuisines.Where would Italy be without corn (polenta) and tomatoes, or Ireland without potatoes, or France without haricots vert and pole beans all of which originated in the new world. What would Asian cuisine be without peppers and rice and this is just the tip of the iceberg. We aim To celebrate the bounty of New World ingredients through the creative interpretation of indigenous dishes from South, Central and North America.To provide a casual environment that encourages our guests to nourish both body and soul through the sharing of meals with friends and family.
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4.2
Awesome(2496)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Berkeley
Booked 30 times today
Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.
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4.8
Exceptional(36)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Oakland
Booked 23 times today
Popoca is a Salvadoran-inspired restaurant in the heart of Oakland. Popoca means “to emit smoke” in Nawat, the language of native people of El Salvador who stoked wood fires to prepare food over a comal for their families. Revered as more than just a means of cooking, smoke represents a prayer or offering to the spirits.Popoca is a mix of heritage and play. Our food is driven by preserving past, creating something new and uniquely Oakland. After years of pop-ups, Popoca has its own digs in the Old Oakland neighborhood, where the pupusas, chicken with fermented pineapple sauce, and other Cali-Salvadoran specialties are happily devoured.
A photo of The Peach restaurant
4.4
Awesome(17)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
We are a joyful, feel-good restaurant: The Peach, a vibrant all-day brunch spot at the historic Lakeshore Ave brought to you by the award-winning team behind Jo’s Modern Thai. The Peach reimagines your favorite American brunch classics with bold Asian twists, like Curry Shrimp Congee (a fresh take on shrimp and grits) and Smash Fried Chicken and Pancakes.Our team provides warm, welcoming hospitality in a variety of unique settings—whether you’re dining in our cozy indoor dining room, soaking up the sun on our peach-hued patio, or hosting a special gathering in our tiger wallpapered private dining room.Come experience The Peach for yourself—where brunch meets creativity and every visit feels like a celebration.
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4.4
Awesome(2371)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 23 times today
A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

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  • Sharon
    San Francisco Bay Area •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Dinner food, service and ambiance was top notch. Look forward to returning for another meal.
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    ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
    4.6
  • Dana
    Atlanta •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were visiting from Atlanta, and we made it a priority to patronage black owned businesses. After reading the reviews and seeing pics of the food, we were sold. My hubby was so excited he asked if we could move our reservation time up. It was definitely worth it. My hubby ordered the lobster fries and his only “complaint” was that he couldn’t finish it due to the portion size. My Dungeness crab with garlic noodles were perfect. The crab was seasoned well, but not too much to take away from the taste of the crab. I will visit every time I come back to Oakland!!
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    Smellys Creole Catering LLCPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Oakland
    4.7
  • Jason
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 27, 2025
    This place has a nice vibe for groups or dates. Nice food and nice music background.
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    MUAPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
    4.4
  • Alethea
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 25, 2025
    Celebrated my birthday here last week. Great food, great service, good vibes.
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    CalabashPrice: Moderate• Jamaican• Oakland
    4.2
  • Rachel
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 22, 2024
    This was our second time at Commis we sat the bar and had the pre fix with wine pairing! It was amazingly delicious and the service as always was excellent. We enjoyed trying the new items on the menu and some old favorites. If you are looking for a unique dinning experience look no further.
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    Commis BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
    4.9
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