Best Family Style Restaurants in Oakland

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1. Calabash

4.1

Excellent(88)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Jamaican • Oakland

Booked 2 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.

2. Burdell

4.3

Awesome(325)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 33 times today

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

A photo of Bardo Lounge & Supper Club restaurant

3. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.8

Exceptional(543)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 22 times today

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

4. Via del Corso

4.8

Exceptional(1372)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 41 times today

a destination… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.

5. Enoteca Molinari

4.7

Exceptional(615)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 10 times today

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation. Thank you for your understanding!Grazie mille!

6. Babette

4.8

Exceptional(160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 10 times today

At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting. Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

7. Spinning Bones

4.7

Exceptional(319)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Alameda

Booked 8 times today

Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant that specializes in roasted meats with bold flavors. The focus of the menu is slow roasted meats: poultry, pork and beef, rotating on spits over high heat, and basting in their own natural juices. The rest of the menu is comprised of shareable appetizers, vegetarian side dishes, and healthier salads with vegan dressings. The principle of the menu is straight-forward: quality products that are prepared minimally and cooked thoughtfully. Spinning Bones is a brunch and dinner spot for Alameda people by Alameda people. It is a casual neighborhood restaurant open 5 days-a-week for sit down dining, take-out, and large party catering. Spinning Bones strives to be a common area for the residents of the East Bay to come together and engage in conversation and camaraderie over great food and drink.

A photo of State Bird Provisions restaurant

8. State Bird Provisions

4.7

Exceptional(3408)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 80 times today

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

9. Copra

4.7

Exceptional(98)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Western Addition

Booked 89 times today

Copra: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of South IndiaNestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Fillmore district, Copra is an enchanting restaurant that transports you to the sun-kissed shores of South India. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Srijith "Sri" Gopinathan, Copra is a love letter to his culinary heritage, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka.Step into a world of lush greenery and intricate macrame, where the air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of spices and the gentle hum of conversation. The menu, a tapestry of traditional recipes and modern interpretations, is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients.

10. Miller & Lux

4.8

Exceptional(1265)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mission Bay / South Beach

Booked 41 times today

Tyler Florence’s new modern American Steakhouse Miller & Lux at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, delivers a refined and comfortable restaurant experience through a sophisticated lens. The highest-quality steaks with impeccable flavor from the best ranches in America; a robust raw bar; fresh sustainable seafood; and farm direct vegetables – all perfectly complemented by a globally curated wine list – combine to inspire the next chapter in Tyler Florence’s mark on innovative American cuisine. Miller & Lux is the new frontier, showcasing Tyler’s spin on unique steakhouse fare and his passion for classic American luxury.

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DebiVIP
San Diego •22 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Great overall experience. Very casual spot with inventive and delicious menu items. The beef tartar was a fun and tasty approach to this dish. Fried green tomatoes, tartar with a devil’s egg type sauce served withlettuce wraps. So good! Great job on the BBQ shrimp. The sauce was really flavorful and loved the simple toast served with it. The fried mushrooms and onions were amazing.
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BurdellPrice: Very Expensive• Soul food• Oakland
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4.3
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Stephen
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
My wife and Iwill become regulars. A great date venue
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Bardo Lounge & Supper ClubPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
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4.8
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Susan
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is a first class restaurant with outstanding service and divine food. I can't wait to return to enjoy another tempting menu item.
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Via del CorsoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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4.8
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Ethan
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Great food very fresh ingredients. We love to watch the chef prepare the dishes
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Enoteca MolinariPrice: Expensive• Italian• Oakland
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4.7
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carlVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
I arrived early on a Friday. The restaurant had just opened and I found myself being greeted by the owner Dinner of curry goat was spicy and delicious. Looking forward to returning soon.
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CalabashPrice: Moderate• Jamaican• Oakland
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4.1

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