Abstract Table

I came here for a birthday party with a pre fixe menu, and it didn't disappoint! The service was great, the outdoor setting is really cute, and we gobbled up our food! Very hefty on the avocado and a really yummy waffle.I would come back to check out their other menu items for sure. Only con; limited parking

I came here with a friend for restaurant week and the table next to us suggested we add the mushroom cappuccino (soup), so we did. We also added the donut dish.The donut dish had a nice texture and a fresh seafood flavor. The mushroom cappuccino had purple powder which was aesthetically fascinating and the soup was full of umami. The tasting menu itself started with the crudo, which had a sweetness from the guava broth and a spicy kick from the onion and curry oil. The lovely balance of flavors and textures continued in the Caesar dish with crunchy leaves and the ikura bursting (literally) with deliciousness. The pork belly was hearty and comforting, with a plum sauce and plantains which paired well with the carignane. The smore was a fun spin on a classic sweet snack with a gooey marshmallow. Overall I had fun looking at and tasting the food here. I'd like to come back to try the fish, it smelled so good.

This place was so refreshing, different, and delicious!Starting with that Carpaccio/raw steak item was amazing. Exactly what I wanted. The cappuccino was exceptional! Anytime I see that on a menu I will HAVE to get it from now. Wow.I had a really hard time choosing the main entree, but ended up going with the fish and wow I'm so happy I did! The spicy red sauce was EVERYTHING! And made me really happy that it was ACTUALLY spicy like the host said. That almost never happens. *Happy girl dance *Although the The soft shell crab wasn't my favorite (hence last time talk about) it was pretty tasty and unique... ate the whole thing. I love when I can eat the fried shells The wine selection was great!We had two different types of rose.We were seated outside so maybe thats why they didn't ask for vaccination card, but I was ready and willing.I've learned with drinks, any bill gets pretty high. This bill was worth it. Pre prepared to spend $$$ but be really happy!

This is a great pop-up experience and I was glad to find them on Resy while looking for a special dinner spot in Uptown Oakland. Along my culinary journeys, I've spent a year doing 1-2 pop-ups in SF every week followed by a year of SF Michelin-starred and top restaurants and I'm really impressed by the seven course menu (it's Asian-Californian) the chef served that night.The first two dishes were just outstanding. Lots of lobster in that salad and the seafood cappuccino was just perfect. They basically foamed a combination of seafood and the resulting signature flavor made me want to lick the bowl. Incidentally, I'm a big fan of foaming - it's getting the essence without the calories. The other wow bite of food was the pork cheek - this was just soooo packed with flavor. The overall meal was really good though there were really minor things that could have pushed it from excellent to perfect. This is a semi-permanent pop-up located inside Gastropig. Service was good and the price point is really good given the quality of ingredients and the technique involved in each of the courses. With tax and tip, this was $125 but it's worth it, IMHO. Highly recommended for a nice business dinner or a date.

Wanted a non-Michelin, yet still fancy meal during ORW, which took us to Abstract Table. This was located at Gastropig, and the vibe was so...weird?? There were many others waiting for their names to be called and although we had a reservation it took us a while to get seated. We had a choice of the ORW menu or the usual menu- we just wanted a taste of what Abstract Table had to offer so we opted for the ORW menu. Silly but memorable experiences to be had! The plates were HUGE and the portions were oh so small, we wanted another meal after this one.The plating for the entree and dessert were beautiful, though. The first course was unique but could've had something to cut through the extra seafood-y taste. Was it worth it? Eh. It was a fun night for my partner and I but would not recommend or return.

I really wanted to like Abstract Table, but it was just ok - a little hit or miss for me and our table of four (plus a child). The service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was nice at the Cafenated Coffee Company's outdoor garden eating area. The savory courses were fine tasting and cooked technically well, and "points" should be given for creativity in the menu. However, nothing really blew our minds and the desserts were not good. One of the desserts was a heavy cherry dumpling which was fine, but the other dessert was actively bad with a fatty cream and big piece of sesame pastry that was so hard that we struggled to break it into bite size pieces. It wouldn't break with a fork, and it didn't give when bitten with our teeth, so we ended up giving up on it. For the price point and the enticing photos I'd seen on their Instagram page, we expected more.

I dined at Abstract Table on 7/9/22 at 8:30pm with my wife. This is pretty negative so I'll just keep it to the facts so readers can make their own judgement, although keep in mind it's not easy to put two toddlers to sleep, get a nanny, make a road trip to have a night out twice a year at a nice place. This was also my birthday. Restaurant isn't accountable for those of course, Im just saying I'm not out to visit all restaurants and blast them online.The setting was really nice, they have a beautiful patio. However it was pretty cold sitting outside (no indoor dining) and uncomfortable on steel chairs. There are rats running in between the tables and the waiter seemed used to it. The drinks menu has no cocktails and a very limited selection of wines.I had the $67 bison rib-eye. It was a very low quality piece of meat, I had to spit part of it. It was so salty it was essentially inedible, though given my hunger I still had half of it. The fries were also too salty, nearly inedible.To be clear I didn't ask for a discount or for any freebies, and I don't want anything for writing this. I don't complain for getting a free meal, I'm only trying to save people from visiting what's clearly a show, a hobby run by amateurs who make good looking food in a nice setting, charge Michelin star prices, and whose egos make them believe they're worth it.

We went to abstract table as our last minute wedding anniversary celebration dinner. Last minute because we lazy and typically low key. I called in advance and apparently the owner picked up. No problem getting a reservation, and when we arrived thirty min later, there were quite a few tables available. When I had called back to cancel because I realized there was raw fish on the pre fix menu, he told me that it can easily be replaced with cooked scallop and can torch the beef tartare. Very appreciative of these kinds of accommodations for those with perhaps a less sophisticated palette :) We did the five course meal for $65 per person (kind of wish we opted for the seven course for just $20 more because the beef rib did look more substantial). Each dish was unique and we especially liked the wagyu brisket, beef broth, micro salad dish. But it is literally a single slice of thinly cut brisket. That said, the combination was delicious and interesting the broth was in a solid state. The favorite is the night was the dessert - grilled mochi butter cake. Literally only two small bites but it was heavenly. But yes, that was the general theme - the tiniest of portions but delightful to the taste buds. But we expected that going in! The only fail was the lime popsicle. I kind of wish the server explained the intent for each dish and how the flavors were picked. But also appreciated that no one was hovering over us. I say it's worth checking out for a special occasion and if you want to try new flavors without all the uppity vibes that some places might have. It kind of reminds me of a more elevated and expensive Mr. Pollo in the mission.

The portion sizes are extremely small and incongruous with the menu pricing. As other reviews have mentioned, my party and I had to get another round of dinner after leaving the restaurant since there was no way the portion sizes counted as a filling meal. For that reason alone I would caution you against making a reservation here.The restaurant is a pop-up that is located in Caffenated Coffee Co. You can tell that it's a coffee shop, not an upscale dining restaurant, from the ambience. I was not expecting to be seated at clanky metal tables and rickety chairs for a restaurant that says it's fine dining. I think the furnishings could be upgraded to higher quality materials. The shaved scallops were meh and I would not recommend them. The lamb and trout were flavorful and well executed. The staff is the redeeming characteristic of the location and they are very pleasant to interact with.

I have been here a few times and each experience has been enjoyable. The dishes are complex with delicate flavors. Some very creative pairings in play like the anchovy crusted lamb with fennel and pear salad herb sauce or a squid ink dressed salad. My favorite for this month is the sake poached mussels with strawberries. The sweet and tart with the savory broth complimented extremely well with each other. The uni cream with the black garlic rice that went with the ocean trout was also memorable. Only thing is plating-wise for some of these dishes - it could use a little umph. Overall the dishes here are delicious, I can't wait to see what's on the next menu.