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1. Jo's Modern Thai
4.8
Exceptional(74)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Oakland
Booked 4 times today
Jo's Modern Thai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Oakland's Laurel District.Born from the cultural exchange between Oakland native Kao Saelee and his wife Jo, Jo's Modern Thai embodies vibrant Thai flavors with a modern twist. The menu blends bold, balanced Thai dishes with creative, irreverent approaches. Highlights include smoky barbecue brisket drunken noodles and a laab-inspired pork burger, with customizable spice levels to suit all palates.Jo's celebrates the deep connections between food, culture, and community, reimagining traditional recipes with Thai and Californian flair. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, partnering with local farmers and artisans to showcase the best seasonal ingredients. Our curated selection of wines and inventive craft cocktails further elevates the experience, inviting guests to savor the flavors of Thailand in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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2. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
4.8
Exceptional(554)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2025. 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.
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3. Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond
4.8
Exceptional(282)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oakland
Booked 14 times today
May and David Wasem's second Grand Lake Kitchen location offers the same uplifted American classics and warm hospitality as you've come to expect from the original but in a larger, more accessible and central location of the Dimond District in Oakland. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 15. GLK Dimond houses a spacious dining room, full bar, two outdoor patios (dog friendly), private dining room, take-out counter, and retail wine and gift store
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4. Marzano
4.8
Exceptional(1092)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 13 times today
Just like the small family-owned trattorias of Italy, Marzano is simple, rustic, and generous in spirit. Executive Chef, Robert Holt, draws his inspiration from Southern-Italy, with an emphasis on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
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5. Burdell
4.3
Awesome(348)
Price: Very Expensive
• Soul food • Oakland
Booked 15 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.
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6. Daughter Thai Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(211)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Oakland
Booked 7 times today
We are a Thai Food New Generation offering classic Thai Street dishes to regional comfort cooking from the Southern part of Thailand, our hometown. Our menu is cooked using fresh, organic ingredients; traditional and non-traditional dishes. Our beverage menu is carefully crafted to elevate your Thai experience. The menu was curated around our food menu and the ingredients. Let us transport you to Thailand!
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7. Jaji
4.7
Exceptional(120)
Price: Expensive
• Afghan • Oakland
Booked 18 times today
Founded by Sophia Akbar and Paul Iglesias. It marks their debut Afghan concept and is a celebration of the rich flavors and traditions of Afghan culture, reimagined for today’s world. The restaurant is a tribute to Akbar’s ancestral Pashtun tribe and her grandfather’s last name, honoring the resilience and stories of Afghan-American heritage.
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8. Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2096)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 2 times today
Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar saves some tables for walk-ins, please call Bellanico directly for large party reservations. Bellanico is a continuation of Chris Shepherd & Elizabeth Frumusa’s successful restaurant in San Francisco, Aperto in Potrero Hill. Bellanico is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Glenview district of Oakland. The name Bellanico is derived from their daughters’ nicknames, Bella & Nico. The Bellanico staff take great pride in food, service and wine. We serve rustic Italian cuisine that changes seasonally. We are dedicated to serving the best seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products that they can find. Bellanico features Pitman Farms Chicken, Prather Ranch Meat, Duroc Pork and only wild caught fish and seafood. It also features a wine bar offering Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian wines. There are more than 25 wines by the glass & 6 different flights of wine.
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9. ACRE Kitchen and Bar
4.5
Awesome(797)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 39 times today
Right in the heart of Rockridge, Oakland, ACRE Kitchen & Bar is all about simple, seasonal food done right. Led by Chef Dirk Tolsma, we source from the best Northern California farms and purveyors to create dishes that are fresh, honest, and made to be shared.Our fresh ground brisket burger on a house-baked bun? A local favorite. The berbere-spiced fried chicken? Crispy, bold, and packed with flavor. Some dishes rotate with the seasons, but the commitment to great ingredients never changes.We work with FEED Sonoma Co-Op, Star Route Farms, Full Belly Farm, Monterey Fish, and Rocky’s Chicken to bring you the best of what’s local.Proudly awarded Gold for Best New Restaurant in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Awards, we’re here to serve up great food with a true taste of Northern California.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.
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10. Commis Dining Room
4.8
Exceptional(1231)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 9 times today
Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything was delicious - curry was particularly outstanding.
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    Jo's Modern ThaiPrice: Expensive• Thai• Oakland
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    4.8
  • Ashley
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A group of six of us did the Dinner Party menu and it was phenomenal. The drink menu was also a huge plus as every drink we had was great!
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    Bardo Lounge & Supper ClubPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
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    4.8
  • Joseph
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Always great food and mixed drinks! Relaxed respectful atmosphere. Patrons always seem cool. Food might be a little pricier than some other places, but when the food is sooo good, ya just don’t care. Servers are all nice. There was a new server last time I went so she wasn’t the best though trying hard, so she gets a pass. It’s also in a safe on street parking and dining area. If you haven’t been you should check it out especially during this time of year with outdoor seating as well. I’d be surprised if you didn’t want to come back again after experiencing it.
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    MarzanoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oakland
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    4.8
  • Bette
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Delicious chard malfatti - always my favorite - and excellent service.
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    Bellanico Restaurant and Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oakland
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Love this location of the Grand Lake Kitchen! So spacious, pretty, and the staff is so nice! Every dish was delicious. We particularly liked the chickpea stew, matzah ball soup, lox plate, and chicken breast dinner.
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    Grand Lake Kitchen - DimondPrice: Moderate• American• Oakland
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    4.8

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