Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Such a great place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!!!
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Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveSuch a great place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!!!
My absolute FAVORITE local sushi place.
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Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand AveMy absolute FAVORITE local sushi place.
Grand Avenue Thai Cuisine
384 Grand AvePretty good Thai food!!!
Its a pretty good mexican restaurant - not the best, but within walking distance at least!
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Los Cantaros | Restaurant & Taqueria
336 Grand AveIts a pretty good mexican restaurant - not the best, but within walking distance at least!
I really like this Mediterranean restaurant. The staff is so friendly, the food great, they have hookahs that you can rent on the front patio, belly dancers on Saturdays (I think). Good time.
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Bacheesos
246 Grand AveI really like this Mediterranean restaurant. The staff is so friendly, the food great, they have hookahs that you can rent on the front patio, belly dancers on Saturdays (I think). Good time.
Sorella di Zza’s
552 Grand AvenueGreat wine bar!!!!
Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand AveGood reviews on Yelp!!
Ethiopian food - very highly rated on Yelp.
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Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveEthiopian food - very highly rated on Yelp.
4226 Piedmont Ave
4226 Piedmont AvenueOne of the MOST highly regarded ice cream places!!!
If you are vegan - of course we have a place for you here!
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Souley Vegan
610 BroadwayIf you are vegan - of course we have a place for you here!
A close friend works here and raves about the soul food!!! Pricey, but supposedly worth it...
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Picán
2295 BroadwayA close friend works here and raves about the soul food!!! Pricey, but supposedly worth it...
Everything Else
484 Lake Park Ave
484 Lake Park AvenueClosest for your shipping needs.
Why not rent a boat (row, paddle, kayak, sail)? And it is very inexpensive fun too!
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Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue AveWhy not rent a boat (row, paddle, kayak, sail)? And it is very inexpensive fun too!
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StI haven't been here, but heard it is amazing!
Closest BART station to my apartment (not the Lake Merritt Station like you would think!!!)
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayClosest BART station to my apartment (not the Lake Merritt Station like you would think!!!)
I've only been here once b/c I do my own nails, but I really liked the atmosphere and they did a pretty good job on my pedicure.
The Nail Shop
3326 Grand AveI've only been here once b/c I do my own nails, but I really liked the atmosphere and they did a pretty good job on my pedicure.
Essentials
230 Bay Pl
230 Bay PlaceFantastic Whole Foods!!! Just built.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveTrader Joe's rocks. $2 Chuck!!!
For a run of the mill grocery store - but why go when WF and TJs are so close?
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Safeway
3747 Grand AveFor a run of the mill grocery store - but why go when WF and TJs are so close?
Arts & Culture
March 6, 1926 marked the grand opening of this Vaudeville Show and Silent Movie House!!!! Its now a movie theatre. Very cool place.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveMarch 6, 1926 marked the grand opening of this Vaudeville Show and Silent Movie House!!!! Its now a movie theatre. Very cool place.
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveFANTASTIC place to see concerts!
Drinks & Nightlife
Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveCool place. Cool outdoor patio. $2 Tecate!
Sultry, chill hide-away spot on the lake. Service is great and the dj still spins vinyl. What more could you ask for!! More of a lounge than a bar.
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389 Grand Ave
389 Grand AvenueSultry, chill hide-away spot on the lake. Service is great and the dj still spins vinyl. What more could you ask for!! More of a lounge than a bar.
This place looks like a gnar-gnar hole in the wall from the outside but inside it is all classic wood paneling, fun modern decor, soft lighting, tastefully quiet music. Very chill.
355 19th St
355 19th StreetThis place looks like a gnar-gnar hole in the wall from the outside but inside it is all classic wood paneling, fun modern decor, soft lighting, tastefully quiet music. Very chill.
Can totally morph depending on the time/day/crowd. It's like a blank canvas, which is why I love the Art Bar and Lounge name, as it truly applies. One of the most diverse crowds in Oakland.
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Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueCan totally morph depending on the time/day/crowd. It's like a blank canvas, which is why I love the Art Bar and Lounge name, as it truly applies. One of the most diverse crowds in Oakland.