Restaurants near Lake Merritt

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.7

Exceptional(348)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 14 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.

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2. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.7

Exceptional(540)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 18 times today

May and David Wasem's flagship location Grand Lake Kitchen location offers American classics and warm hospitality. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 6 at Lake Merritt and 10 at the Dimond location.Grand Lake Kitchen at Lake Merritt has a full bar, bustling dining room, outdoor patio, take-out counter, and The Bubble Room (private dining)

3. Palmetto

4.7

Exceptional(388)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 14 times today

Palmetto, located across the street from the historic Fox Theater, is a restaurant and bar featuring New American cuisine and classic cocktails in a hip and welcoming atmosphere.Palmetto's kitchen, under Chef Manny Bonilla (The Kon-Tiki, Hawker Fare), creates shareable plates that are packed with flavor inspired by his East Bay upbringing and his Filipino and Salvadoran heritage.Traditional dishes like steak tartare, shrimp cocktail and ribeye steak are enhanced by citrus, spice, and exotic fruits and herbs. Palmetto's cocktail program, curated by Beverage Director Jeanie Grant, brings together fresh ingredients and beautiful spirits to create new flavors and lighthearted takes on classics. Guests are encouraged to explore a range of spirits from around the world.Reservations are for dinner only and bar seating is available on a first come first serve basis.Join us next door (Thursdays through Sundays) at our sister bar, The Kon-Tiki Room at Palmetto.

4. Sidebar - Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(63)

Price: Expensive

• American • Oakland

Booked 1 time today

Now serving brunch! Located directly across from Lake Merritt along bustling, tree-lined Grand Ave, Sidebar is a social and friendly neighborhood full-service restaurant offering timeless appeal with a modern approach.Join us on our dog-friendly outdoor patio, inside at one of our comfortable window view tables, or take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy Chef Amol’s delicious menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, burgers, fish, chicken and steak. Add in inventive and delicious craft cocktails from Bar Manager Ben and we've got you covered for the evening. We offer a rotating weekly mussel special and offer takeout as well. Pop in after a long day’s work, on your way to or from the farmer’s market or before catching a flick at Grand Lake Theater.

5. Sobre Mesa

4.3

Awesome(23)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Oakland

Booked 8 times today

Created by highly acclaimed Top Chef Season 18 Contestant and "2020 Chefs to Watch" Chef Nelson German, Sobre Mesa is a chef-driven Afro-Latin cocktail lounge in Oakland featuring lively Latin music, lush surroundings and tropical refined libations inspired by German's Dominican roots and African ancestry. The cocktails are the star of the show while the inventive tapas are made to pair beautifully with the cocktails. We are open for indoor dining only.

6. Shakewell

4.7

Exceptional(1103)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 8 times today

Shakewell is a neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant. The menu is filled with our favorites from places like Spain, Turkey, and North Africa with our own special twists. The bar features cocktails created with ingredients made here and sourced from local purveyors, just like we do in the kitchen. We are proud to be a 2015 Michelin Guide recommended restaurant.

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7. Gyu-Kaku - Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Oakland

Booked 24 times today

Spending time with Friends and Family is what Gyu-Kaku is all about. Gyu-Kaku offers the fun of "Shared Plates" We want our food dining experience to inspire laughter, conversation, and amazing times! You can't help it - with a personal grill installed at every table, everyone instantly becomes an expert cook. Our friendly staff aspires to lead guests through the dining experience with helpful suggestions. The sounds around you are of parties and laughter - the PERFECT choice for first dates, families, and catching up with friends.Premium All You Can Eat (AYCE) menu now offered EVERYDAY until 8:00 PM. *18% gratuity automatically added for parties of 6 or more**A 4% surcharge has been added to your bill to defray the increased cost of wages and benefits. The 4% surcharge does not go towards gratuity for your service. Thank you for dining with us!

8. Duende

4.6

Exceptional(1551)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Oakland

Booked 9 times today

Duende is a Spanish Inspired neighborhood restaurant in Oakland's Uptown district.A modern and casual dining experience, a cutting-edge cocktail program, and an inviting Spanish-based wine program!Parties of 7 or more will be served a prix fixe chef's menu, please email reservations@duendeoakland.com to make a large group reservation. For private events please email events@duendeoakland.comDuende reserves seats for walk-ins! If you don't see your desired reservation time, come on down and we will find you a seat!

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9. Mockingbird Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(795)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Mockingbird, located in the heart of downtown Oakland features a menu "Inspired by Italy, Made in California": a shareable, dynamic menu with its soul in Italy and feet firmly planted in our home of California. Mockingbird is a place with a vibrant, informal atmosphere with great service and stellar food and drinks; a spot to grab a drink and catch up with a few friends, as well as a place to celebrate life's milestones with the entire family.

10. Low Bar Oakland

4.2

Awesome(29)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Oakland

Booked 5 times today

Alcohol bar and food kitchen in uptown Oakland. Located on the sweet corner of 23rd & Webster, we’re serving cocktails and food that’ll make you glad you put on pants and walked through our doors. The atmosphere is fun and casual and the drinks and dishes are hella tasty. Whether it be a night out with the homies, an alcohol fueled happy hour with coworkers, dinner alone on your birthday, or just a nightcap, we’ll make sure you leave happier (or at least less sober and hungry) than when you arrived. Also we play really good music.

Restaurants near Lake Merritt

Price

Cuisine (20 of 38)

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

2. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

3. Palmetto

4. Sidebar - Oakland

5. Sobre Mesa

6. Shakewell

7. Gyu-Kaku - Oakland

8. Duende

9. Mockingbird Oakland

10. Low Bar Oakland

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