Guidebook for Oakland

E.J. Blumberg
E.J. Blumberg
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
77 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
77 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area.
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont Ave
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area.
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
48 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
48 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore Ave
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
Mediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mezze Restaurant & Bar
3407 Lakeshore Ave
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
71 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
71 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Amba
6464 Moraga Ave
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
121 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
121 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Ave
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.

Arts & Culture

Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
156 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
547 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Oakland Museum ng California
1000 Oak St
547 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.

Sightseeing

Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Ave
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!

Essentials

Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...
582 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...