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bar - Sobre Mesa, Oakland, CA

Sobre Mesa

4.7
4.7
94 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Latin, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 6:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (510) 858-7544
  • Website
    https://www.sobremesaoak.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Top Chef Season 18 Chef Nelson German
  • Catering
    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to place large catering orders for pick up, drop off or delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to book private parties or large parties of more than 12 guests.
  • Location
    1618 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-2806
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19th Street Bart Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Casa Noble Pairing Dinner

    $112.45 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 26, 2024 only
    Enjoy a 4 course tasting menu featuring an exquisite pairing with Casa Noble Tequila. Meet our knowledgeable ambassador and enjoy delicious Tequila paired with dishes thoughtfully curated by Chef Nelson. Space is limited so reserve your spot now! Price includes $85 plus tax and 20% gratuity.

Menu

Dinner Menu by Top Chef Alumni and Owner Chef Nelson German showcasing his Afro-Latino roots

From The Garden

  • Olives & Recaito$8.00

    • Charred Heirloom Baby Carrots$16.00

      Lypid smoked plant based pork belly | salsa macha | bebere spiced labneh

      • Warm Herbed Brioche$11.00

        herb oil | kombu smoked sea salt | west African red stew honey butter

        • Patatas Bravas$10.00

          jerk chimichurri | achiote | dried citrus | salsa brava

          • Crispy Laura Chanel Goat Cheese$13.00

            summer greens | ruby grapefruit | navel orange | aleppo | burnt orange honey | squid ink aioli

            • Stuffed Ripe Plantain$15.00

              soy chorizo | castelvetrano olive | chow chow | impossible meat Dominican ragu | hass avocado mousse

              • Blistered Shishito Peppers$13.00

                peri peri relish | saltverk birchwood sea salt | anchovy lemon aioli

                From The Sea

                • Raw Local Oysters $26.00

                  smoked trout roe | red plum mignonette

                  • Brandade Saltfish & Sweet Potato Toast$14.00

                    caramelized Spanish onion | Peruvian inca pepper | brioche

                    • Romesco Buttered Gambas$16.00

                      gulf shrimp | peppadew pepper | mezcal | clam jus | romesco butter

                      • Cast Iron Grilled Mediterranean Branzino $28.00

                        ripe plantain | chow chow | Persian lime | pepita salsa macha

                        From The Land

                        • Angus Beef Suya Empanadas$17.00

                          tillamook sharp cheddar | pickled pepper | salsa brava

                          • Red Stew Wings$15.00

                            west African red stew glaze | maldon chile flake salt | peppadew pepper | recaito ranch

                            • Roasted Bone Marrow$36.00

                              jerk chimichurri | pickled yuca | summer farm greens | sourdough | birchwood smoked sea salt

                              • Duroc Pork Loin$29.00

                                grilled frog hollow peach | bayou crawfish tail | old bay buttered gravy

                                • Cream Co. Skirt Steak$35.00

                                  carolina gold jollof rice | stewed heirloom beans | chimichurri | old bay butter

                                  Last updated: August 29, 2024

                                  What 94 people are saying

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                  4.7
                                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.6Food
                                  • 4.6Service
                                  • 4.9Ambience
                                  • 4.5Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Loved For

                                  • San Francisco Bay Area

                                    Best Ambiance

                                  • East Bay

                                    Best Ambiance

                                  • East Bay

                                    Hot spot

                                  • East Bay

                                    Lively

                                  94 Reviews

                                  1. Jessica

                                    New York City

                                    8 reviews

                                    vip
                                    3.0

                                    8 reviews

                                    Dined on August 31, 2024

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 3
                                    3. Service 3
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Lively atmosphere. Food was good but not great. Wasn’t expecting things to be so heavily fried either. I ordered a cocktail and they brought my husbands 10 min later.. I had to ask about 30 min later for mine and they had just totally forgot. Meh.

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                                  2. Shantel

                                    San Francisco

                                    1 review

                                    4.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on August 17, 2024

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Food was flavorful, the drinks were unique, and the vibe is beautiful! It was my first time but not the last.

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                                  3. marylynneS

                                    San Francisco

                                    8 reviews

                                    vip
                                    5.0

                                    8 reviews

                                    Dined on August 3, 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We love love love this place!! Alex is one of the best mixologist around coast Coast!

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                                  4. nathan

                                    Orlando

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on August 3, 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We really enjoyed our time here. The drinks were well balanced. The food was delicious. Especially the tuna skewer special. I’m already planning my return.

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                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                    Dallas

                                    3 reviews

                                    4.0

                                    3 reviews

                                    Dined on July 13, 2024

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 1
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The atmosphere was amazing! The drinks were awesome as well! The food for me was not the greatest. I was slightly disappointed.

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                                  6. marylynneS

                                    San Francisco

                                    8 reviews

                                    vip
                                    4.0

                                    8 reviews

                                    Dined on July 13, 2024

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    This place rocks in every way possible!! Food, service & ambiance was terrific!

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                                  7. Meatloaf

                                    San Francisco

                                    9 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    9 reviews

                                    Dined on June 23, 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We had a wonderful dining experience at Sobre Mesa. Firstly, the interior is really beautiful, with pops of pink and green. We loved the chevron tile, greenery, and pink balloon lights. The drinks were interesting and delicious. We enjoyed trying a number of the cocktails on the menu. We also ordered a number of tapas. The raw oysters were some of the best we have ever had. They were very fresh and the mint and caviar on top were such a fun and delicious addition. We ended up eating 4 orders of them. We were fans! We also had the stuffed sweet plantains, patatas, and brussel sprouts and enjoyed it all. My husband has a gluten intolerance, and they were very accommodating. We also ended our night with dessert. My husband had the caramel pot de creme, and i had the mango bread pudding, which sounded super sweet, but I was pleasantly surprised was not. I was happy I couldn't share and ate every bite. Sobre Mesa is a great place for date night - so ask your sweetie and enjoy a lovely night out!

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                                  8. Charles

                                    San Francisco

                                    15 reviews

                                    vip
                                    5.0

                                    15 reviews

                                    Dined on June 19, 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We came for the cocktails and found that the food was just as creative and wonderful. The drinks really were creative and fun. Sobre’s version of a Corpse Reviver was memorable! The small plates proved to be a perfect match for drinks. Everyone’s taste is a little different, but we can recommend the flatbread and also the shrimp. This bar and restaurant makes the ordinary something special!

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                                  9. OpenTable Diner

                                    Washington DC

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined on June 16, 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Fantastic spot with delicious cultural cuisine. I shall return

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                                  10. OpenTable Diner

                                    San Francisco

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on June 16, 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Sobre Mesa is simultaneously the best restaurant and the best cocktail bar in the Bay Area. No cap.

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                                  FAQs

                                  Sobre Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 858-7544.

                                  Sobre Mesa is rated 4.7 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                  Make a reservation

                                  2 people
                                  7:00 PM
                                  Booked 9 times today
                                  Experiences are available.

                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                  Google Map for Sobre Mesa

                                  1618 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-2806

                                  Additional information

                                  • Cross street
                                    17th Street
                                  • Neighborhood
                                    Oakland
                                  • Hours of operation
                                    Tue 6:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
                                  • Price
                                    $31 to $50
                                  • Cuisines
                                    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Latin, Tapas / Small Plates
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Elegant
                                  • Dress code
                                    Casual Dress
                                  • Parking details
                                    Street Parking
                                  • Public transit
                                    19th Street Bart Station
                                  • Payment options
                                    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                  • Executive chef
                                    Top Chef Season 18 Chef Nelson German
                                  • Additional
                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                  • Website
                                    https://www.sobremesaoak.com/
                                  • Phone number
                                    (510) 858-7544
                                  • Catering
                                    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to place large catering orders for pick up, drop off or delivery.
                                  • Private party facilities
                                    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to book private parties or large parties of more than 12 guests.

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