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1909 San Pablo Ave
1909 San Pablo AvenueHome!
Food Scene
Delicious food, cocktails and wine... Great for a romantic dinner or fancy weekend brunch!
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Flora
1900 Telegraph AveDelicious food, cocktails and wine... Great for a romantic dinner or fancy weekend brunch!
Mind blowing Spanish cuisine- one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Must try a few tapas and the paella!
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Duende
468 19th StMind blowing Spanish cuisine- one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Must try a few tapas and the paella!
Delicious regional cuisine with a Japanese influence, with signature beer and scotch pairings.
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveDelicious regional cuisine with a Japanese influence, with signature beer and scotch pairings.
Sunday Suppers - $20/person for an incredible soul food Sunday dinner, served family style.
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Hutch Bar & Kitchen
2022 Telegraph AveSunday Suppers - $20/person for an incredible soul food Sunday dinner, served family style.
Yummy dining in a cozy setting... We recommend the roasted chicken with kumquat and crispy brussels sprouts.
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Mockingbird
416 13th StYummy dining in a cozy setting... We recommend the roasted chicken with kumquat and crispy brussels sprouts.
The best burritos around! They are also open in the AM for breakfast burritos, churros and Blue Bottle Coffee
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveThe best burritos around! They are also open in the AM for breakfast burritos, churros and Blue Bottle Coffee
Calamari and cocktails on the dock overlooking the lake... Dreamy at dusk!
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrCalamari and cocktails on the dock overlooking the lake... Dreamy at dusk!
Grab gourmet sandwiches, salads and beers- then picnic at the lake!
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveGrab gourmet sandwiches, salads and beers- then picnic at the lake!
A Bay Area favorite! The sandwiches are indescribably good...
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Ike's Sandwiches
2204 BroadwayA Bay Area favorite! The sandwiches are indescribably good...
Classic comfort food in a casual setting... TVs for watching the game and having a beer!
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Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayClassic comfort food in a casual setting... TVs for watching the game and having a beer!
Picán
2295 BroadwaySoul food in a gorgeous upscale setting
Delicious Italian food and wood fired pizzas in beautiful Old Town Oakland. Reasonably priced!
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DESCO
499 9th StDelicious Italian food and wood fired pizzas in beautiful Old Town Oakland. Reasonably priced!
Casual brunch on the patio! Delicious home made honey yogurt and every poached egg dish you can imagine.
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Caffe 817
817 Washington StCasual brunch on the patio! Delicious home made honey yogurt and every poached egg dish you can imagine.
Cosecha
907 Washington StYummy, authentic Mexican cuisine.
Fancy Mexican! A pretty outdoor seating area for an al fresco dinner.
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Tamarindo
468 8th StFancy Mexican! A pretty outdoor seating area for an al fresco dinner.
Despite the silly name, one of the best brunch spots around! Quick service, reasonable prices and graham cracker crusted French toast!
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Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
719 Washington StDespite the silly name, one of the best brunch spots around! Quick service, reasonable prices and graham cracker crusted French toast!
Arts & Culture
Historic Fox Theatre hosts concerts nearly every night from a variety of artists and genres.
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveHistoric Fox Theatre hosts concerts nearly every night from a variety of artists and genres.
The Uptown Nightclub!
1928 Telegraph AveBurlesque! Concerts! Cheap Drinks!
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveConcert Venue
See the newest movies in a beautiful vintage theater.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveSee the newest movies in a beautiful vintage theater.
Drinks & Nightlife
Two of life's most important things - cocktails and grilled cheese.
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Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveTwo of life's most important things - cocktails and grilled cheese.
Bar 355
355 19th StQuiet craft cocktails in a nostalgic, candlelit space.
Fresh squeezed greyhounds! And incredibly crazy weird decor that you just HAVE to see for yourself.
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveFresh squeezed greyhounds! And incredibly crazy weird decor that you just HAVE to see for yourself.
Entertainment & Activities
Oakland Ice Center
519 18th StIce Skating!!!
Rides and a petting zoo along picturesque Lake Merritt
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Fairyland yabantwana
699 Bellevue AveRides and a petting zoo along picturesque Lake Merritt
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic promenade on the water with many restaurants, bars and a farmer's market on Sundays.
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Jack London Square
472 Water StBeautiful historic promenade on the water with many restaurants, bars and a farmer's market on Sundays.
Essentials
A large market with many produce vendors and food trucks.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveA large market with many produce vendors and food trucks.
The nearest grocery store, only a 10 or so minute walk.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlThe nearest grocery store, only a 10 or so minute walk.
Just downstairs, perfect for a quick treat or bottle of wine! The owner, Alex, is the nicest guy on the block!
Uptown Market and Spirits
1913 San Pablo AveJust downstairs, perfect for a quick treat or bottle of wine! The owner, Alex, is the nicest guy on the block!