Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Comfort food. Unique decor. Cool neighborhood.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenueComfort food. Unique decor. Cool neighborhood.
Classy art deco restaurant. Craft cocktails. The caramel pudding is the best!
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Flora
1900 Telegraph AveClassy art deco restaurant. Craft cocktails. The caramel pudding is the best!
Consistently good American fare in a rustic dining room. Craft cocktails. They raise and butcher their pork so look for pork items on the menu. Located in the warehouse district close to Jack London Square.
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Chop Bar
190 4th StConsistently good American fare in a rustic dining room. Craft cocktails. They raise and butcher their pork so look for pork items on the menu. Located in the warehouse district close to Jack London Square.
Oysters, french fries with dipping sauces, and beer!
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Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayOysters, french fries with dipping sauces, and beer!
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StBest pizza in Oakland.
The Trappist
460 8th StFood and beer.
Le Cheval
1007 Clay StGood Vietnamese food at a reasonable price.
Sushi is my favorite cuisine. Sadly, Oakland does not have many Sushi options. This is the best I've had here.
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Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand AveSushi is my favorite cuisine. Sadly, Oakland does not have many Sushi options. This is the best I've had here.
I'm a sucker for an eggs benedict. This is the best in Oakland.
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Mama's Royal Cafe
4012 BroadwayI'm a sucker for an eggs benedict. This is the best in Oakland.
Nearby breakfast option. Eggs benedict is only available on the weekends.
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Montclair Egg Shop
6126 Medau PlNearby breakfast option. Eggs benedict is only available on the weekends.
Grab a craft cocktail with outdoor seating on the lake.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrGrab a craft cocktail with outdoor seating on the lake.
Faz Restaurants & Catering
1111 BroadwayEl Gusano
1015 Clay StA favorite for Doug.
Taylor's Sausage
907 Washington StHen House
907 Washington StDoug's favorite pizza place.
Modern, healthy twist. Sign the waiting list and enjoy a walk on the lake until they are ready for you.
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveModern, healthy twist. Sign the waiting list and enjoy a walk on the lake until they are ready for you.
Delicious and fresh Mexican food in the thriving Old Oakland neighborhood. My favorite is the watermelon salad on a hot day.
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Cosecha
907 Washington StDelicious and fresh Mexican food in the thriving Old Oakland neighborhood. My favorite is the watermelon salad on a hot day.
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveJapanese fusion. Best fried chicken I've ever had.
Best organic produce selection and a great deli inside with the best quality meats and bread.
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdBest organic produce selection and a great deli inside with the best quality meats and bread.
Best ice cream for miles around. They also serve comfort food.
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveBest ice cream for miles around. They also serve comfort food.
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StDrake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayBeer garden and great food.
Sláinte Oakland
131 BroadwayAuthentic irish food and a great bar selection. Close to Jack London Square.
Bocanova
Peruvian food overlooking the estuary. Fabulous ceviche.
High end restaurant for special occassions.
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Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
2 BroadwayHigh end restaurant for special occassions.
Drinks & Nightlife
District Oakland
827 Washington StBeer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StGreat for beer lovers.
Nearest place to grab a drink. In fact, it's walking distance. i like to hike Joaquin Miller Park and then stop for a beverage and a snack. Sports bar ambiance and food.
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Monaghan's Oakland
2820 Mountain BlvdNearest place to grab a drink. In fact, it's walking distance. i like to hike Joaquin Miller Park and then stop for a beverage and a snack. Sports bar ambiance and food.
Marc 49
4915 Telegraph AveGreat wine bar. Up and coming neighborhood.
Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestA must if you're in Oakland and you like Jazz.
Parks & Nature
This unique park boasts sculptures, views and an amphitheater. It's walking distance from the apartment.
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Iphakamisa ye-Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdThis unique park boasts sculptures, views and an amphitheater. It's walking distance from the apartment.
You don't need to drive to Marin to enjoy redwood trees. We have a beautiful park right here.
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadYou don't need to drive to Marin to enjoy redwood trees. We have a beautiful park right here.
I-Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Nice detour if you are walking around the lake. They have one of the oldest bonsai trees.
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Lakeside Park and Garden Center
666 Bellevue AveNice detour if you are walking around the lake. They have one of the oldest bonsai trees.
Entertainment & Activities
Set amid beautiful redwood parkland in the hills above Oakland. Chabot is also home to three magnificent telescopes and the largest on the west coast open weekly to the public. Here visitors of all ages can experience for themselves the wonders of the cosmos as they gaze through the telescopes at distant stars and planets. Chabot offers many wonderful experiences, many of them After Dark. Whether you are looking for a unique date night experience or a fun place to search for galaxies and nebula, Chabot has something for everyone. We are open late every Friday and Saturday evenings and feature telescope viewing from our three g
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Chabot Space And Science Center station
Set amid beautiful redwood parkland in the hills above Oakland. Chabot is also home to three magnificent telescopes and the largest on the west coast open weekly to the public. Here visitors of all ages can experience for themselves the wonders of the cosmos as they gaze through the telescopes at distant stars and planets. Chabot offers many wonderful experiences, many of them After Dark. Whether you are looking for a unique date night experience or a fun place to search for galaxies and nebula, Chabot has something for everyone. We are open late every Friday and Saturday evenings and feature telescope viewing from our three g
The park that inspired Walt Disney. It's a little cheesy. You must have a child present to visit.
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Fairyland yabantwana
699 Bellevue AveThe park that inspired Walt Disney. It's a little cheesy. You must have a child present to visit.
Gondola Servizio
1520 Lakeside DrRide a gondola around Lake Merrit.
Arts & Culture
Looking for a cultured evening nearby? OMCA has just the thing. They bring in music, alcohol and about 10 different food trucks (Off The Grid) plus half price admission to the museum. And it’s only 5.5 miles from Oakland Hills Bay View apartment. I’ve attended many times. Great date night. Interesting rotating exhibits including Canabis and Black Panthers. http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StLooking for a cultured evening nearby? OMCA has just the thing. They bring in music, alcohol and about 10 different food trucks (Off The Grid) plus half price admission to the museum. And it’s only 5.5 miles from Oakland Hills Bay View apartment. I’ve attended many times. Great date night. Interesting rotating exhibits including Canabis and Black Panthers. http://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveRestored art deco venue for concerts.
Art deco theater to catch the latest movies. Great walkable neighborhood with lots of restaurants.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveArt deco theater to catch the latest movies. Great walkable neighborhood with lots of restaurants.
Sightseeing
The Mormon Temple is a recognizable landmark with spectacular views of San Francisco and the bay. It is rumored that east bay parents tell their children the temple is Disneyland because it looks like a castle from far away and beautifully lit up at night. The temple puts on quite a Christmas display. It is walkable from Oakland Hills Bay View apartment, although it a steep uphill walk. Uphill is the price we pay for great views.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
730 Sharp Park RdThe Mormon Temple is a recognizable landmark with spectacular views of San Francisco and the bay. It is rumored that east bay parents tell their children the temple is Disneyland because it looks like a castle from far away and beautifully lit up at night. The temple puts on quite a Christmas display. It is walkable from Oakland Hills Bay View apartment, although it a steep uphill walk. Uphill is the price we pay for great views.
Ascension Cathedral
4700 Lincoln AveGreat exercise to walk around the lake with plenty of pit stops for food. Great neighborhood.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat exercise to walk around the lake with plenty of pit stops for food. Great neighborhood.
A smallish zoo in a woodsy setting. The zoo focuses on conservation. They just added a gondola for views and a nice restaurant.
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Isteshini yezoo yeOakland
9777 Golf Links RdA smallish zoo in a woodsy setting. The zoo focuses on conservation. They just added a gondola for views and a nice restaurant.
This is a great add on if you are going to the zoo and you like historic architecture.
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DUNSMUIR HELLMAN HISTORIC ESTATE
2960 Peralta Oaks CtThis is a great add on if you are going to the zoo and you like historic architecture.