Bara's Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (829) • $$

"The minute I walked in I was greeted. The menu had a multiple options of different kinds of sandwiches, and a build your own option. Also, the chips and drink options had awide array. I ordered the Cali club sandwich and it was amazing. For the price which was around $15, they definitely gave a lot of meat and condiments. Baras used to be a liquor store, but they eventually converted it to a sandwich deli which was a great idea. Everybody, I know who's been There says they love the food. The staff are nice and the deli is clean. I highly recommend this place If you like sandwiches and pasta. I will definitely be returning to Baras in the future."

Eon Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.3 (688) • $

"This is my go to spot if the traffic is heavy and I need a good place to study, take a virtual meeting, and get yum y food and drink. I usually get a hot chocolate here and I got a ham and cheese sando which may seem strange for morning breakfast, but it hit the spot! Will come again!"

Great Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (770) • $$

"This is my go to place for Indian food. At 17.99 for the buffet you can not beat this quality of food. LIFE HACK!! I'm not sure how much a value meal at McDonalds is at the moment but I'm sure this is only a few dollars more and this is real food and you can eat as much as you want . These people treat my family and I like family and it's always clean and consistent . Try this place NOW!!!"

Lola's Chicken Shack

★★★★☆ 3.9 (752) • $

"Ambiance: Lola's is a sit down restaurant with a respectable interior that does its purpose as a food establishment. In addition, It has a lot of seating so it's a great place for big parties.Service: this restaurant has an ordering desk where you put in an order and wait for your food. The service was quick and friendlyFood: we got the honey mustard chicken sandwich and the Asian citrus salad. The chicken sandwich was very good with a well breaded and crispy piece of chicken. The bread was nice and fluffy and the simple toppings complimented the chicken nicely. I did not think the cheese they used would pair well with this sandwich but it fit perfectly. The Asian citrus salad was light and had textures and flavors that complimented each other perfectly. I loved that they put the salad dressing on the side so you can control flavor of the salad on your own."

Pizza & Curry

★★★★☆ 3.9 (749) • $$

"The most authentic Indian curry topping pizza. Plenty of vegetarian choices, and custom orders available. Family owned business. Hosts/owners are caring and thoughtful people. Tandoori Potato, Paneer Tikka, Pav Bhaji, Aaloo Gobi have generous amount of toppings unlike other pizza places where they throw a few on top to check the box. Think crust makes it more like sabzi on chapati, which is light and delicious."

The Lunch Box

★★★★☆ 4.4 (580) • $$

"They are a hole in a wall in downtown oakland, definitely hard to find parking but great if you are on a walk . Great experience getting a sandwich that blew me away with flavor. Service was quick and easy."

Abigail's Moroccan Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (511) • $$

"Wow! I just discovered this total hidden gem of Alameda. It's a mom and pop type of restaurant, where the furniture is a bit worn and silverware feels cheap. Don't let that deter you. The dining area is full of character, though I think it can benefit from playing a bit of Moroccan music at a reasonable volume. The location is great and the view is fantastic. Go for a walk along the bay after your meal. The chicken isabella (sandwich) was absolutely incredible. The flavor is unique and delicious. Skip the pita bread. I will go back to try more menu items!"

Gracie's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (789) • $$

"I've been going to Gracie's since they opened. Always thought they did a great job and served up delicious BBQ. It's been quite a while since I've eaten there. Was in the neighborhood today and thought that some good BBQ would be awesome. So, I motored over to Gracie's and was warmly greeted by the nice lady running the front of house.She took my order of a combo chicken and rib meal with cornbread and two sides. I got potato salad and coleslaw.I sat down and a few minutes later the nice lady brought my BBQ to me. That was super fast. Zoomed home with the sweet aroma of BBQ in the truck and it took will power to keep from gnawing on a rib. But I waited.Got home and fixed myself a plate, one rib, a chicken thigh and the sides. Took one bite out of the rib and it was dry as can be. Hmmm that's not like the Gracie's of old.Took a bite of chicken thigh and it was the same way. Dry. So dry I had to drink a lot of water to wash it down. Hmmmm. Sides were decent, but nothing to write home about. Didn't eat the cornbread because of probable wheat flour to which I'm allergic to. I get the feeling my BBQ had been sitting out for a long time or maybe it was smoked too long.Sigh. I really was looking forward to a good mess of 'Q."

Spinning Dough

★★★★★ 4.6 (489) • $$

"I'm not sure how my husband discovered this hidden gem since it's located in a part we normally wouldn't travel to nor a part of Oakland to walk around leisurely. But hey we love a random discovery!We ordered our $39 ube pizza online and drove over. Luckily we snatched a spot right out in front! We must have misread on when the pizza was ready so when we showed up the kind folks (pizza chef and 1 staff) were profusely apologetic about the wait. There was 1 other customer waiting inside the restaurant but otherwise no one was dining in. Not wanting to loiter in the area, we decided to check out the nearby Ghost Town Brewery to have a drink instead (highly recommend).Interestingly you can order 1/2 orders of pizza, though sadly you couldn't do that with the ube pizza- otherwise would have loved to sample other flavors.After finishing imbibing our delicious beers at Ghost Town we circled back to Spinning Dough. They recognized me immediately and handed me with a giant box of pizza, thanking me for the wait. The smell of our pizza was so tantalizing we almost pulled over to take a bite. And let me tell you that ube sausage ricotta red onion pizza is SO worth the wait. Every bite was addictingly savory. My husband easily gulped gown 3 or 4 slices! I ate 2 slices and had the remaining 2 as my next day lunch, and yes they were still just as magical. I also appreciate that the thin crust was very crispy.I will definitely try out other flavors next time!"

Cafe Soleil

★★★★☆ 3.9 (677) • $$

"Cafe Soleil, you're fantastic! After recently seeing your inclusion in Check Please! Bay Area, we wanted to stop in to give a little local love to a place we've never been.Decorated for Christmas with a tree and festive garb, this is a must-try if you're looking for a comforting meal in cozy digs. We came in early, and I would recommend checking their hours and doing the same; as we were seated, we could see numerous groups of people coming and after being put on a list, waiting outside. The great things about having a baby in tow, we're early to breakfast/brunch spots. The wait staff is amazing ~ from coffee top-offs to check-ins, we felt all the love. We ordered the Pancake Special with scrambled eggs, sausage, and a side of home fries/potatoes, and the Workers Special that comes with homemade biscuits and gravy, a choice of bacon or sausage (or half and half), and eggs. Wowee, what a hearty meal! Everything was delicious. Well cooked, flavorful, and honestly felt like home. The pancakes have a sweet cream batter that just melts in your mouth..would come back for those alone!Looking forward to trying more from the menu if coming for brunch, and also fun fact, they do catering as well! We will be back soon, thank you for such a wonderful experience for us early risers!"

Greenlee's Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (622) • $$

"Great cookies! Loved the gingerbread, good spice and chewy. Definitely on the pricier side."

Sierra Deli & Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (456) • $$

"Excellent food , sandwiches, soup, salads, hot food, fruit salad, bakery treats. Illy coffee is the brand they use (very good)Line gets long, but goes pretty fast. Everything is fresh and in house made (just look at the avocados in my sandwich)"

Slanted Tree Kitchen & Taproom

★★★★☆ 3.6 (616) • $$

"Jordan was friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu.Food was promptly served and warm.We ordered customized Irish Nachos, Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine , Fritto Misto, and drinks.Everything was delicious."

Ginza Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (519) • $$

"We had another great meal here on Monday. Service is always fast and friendly and the portions are quite generous. We had bento boxes and sushi. Everything was fresh and delicious. This is our go to place in the Cambrian area. I can't recommend it more highly. They take is also quite good. Prices are average and parking is easy."

La Burrita

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (666) • $

"This is my favorite burrito in the world.Let me start by saying that I try to travel all over the Mexican world--there is no other name for this geographical region, that spans from East Texas to Northern California to Chiapas. New Spain? I have favorite food items and restaurants in amazing meccas like Mexico City, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, Sonoma. While La Burrita is casual in ambience, the food is stellar.The boiled chicken wins (Take that, Claude Levi-Strauss!). Moist and almost earthy in flavor, it pairs perfectly with the plum pinto beans and the pillowy tortilla (you may need to read my other posts, which are beginning to spell out a burrito typology). But the jalapeno salsa is simply the best I have ever had, rivaled by a mole I once consumed in Oaxaca City. Tart and spicy, the salsa acts as the perfect counterpoint to the warm and welcoming home flavors of the wrap.Other things I like about this place are the ability for the customer to order different sizes of burrito with different levels of decadence and different prices.This is my 30th anniversary of visiting La Burrita...and some of the employees have been working there as long as I have been eating there. Treat yourself.-MPS This is a business owned by a lovely local family whom I have gotten to know."

Mint Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (502) • $$

"I've ordered from this restaurant a few times now, never disappointing and always filling. Usually get 2 + meals out of an order when ordering for myself.My favorite would be the ginger lemonade, tastes made from scratch or at least there seems to be a lot of fresh ginger soaked into it without a bunch of ginger tidbits floating around and getting in the way.Veggie broth has a good flavor and love getting a batch too good for my own noodles at home, so maybe I get 3 meals out of an order! Veggie egg rolls are good as well and come packed with lots of additional veggie sides, fantastic snack. Steamed broccoli and bok choy are great solo out added to a soup. The garlic noodles were probably my least favorite. There was a lot of added stuff to it which made it more like a garlic chow mein than a straight up garlic noodles to my taste buds. Wouldn't order that one again without changes.All in all there is something for everyone on the menu and you can get creative if you think ahead for a few meals as well or combine things in from your pantry!"

Sizzling Lunch

★★★★☆ 4.1 (448) • $$

"Pretty much my now go to for hot rice plate. Better than pepper lunch I would say. Garlic Pepper Beef plate is really good if you want some crunch texture into the mix.5/5Cheat day on the Pork Belly plate is mouth watering but you might want to mix it up with extra side of beef because the fattyness of the pork. 5/5OG Beef plate is the classic original. 5/5Pretty hits on the mark every time I come."

Seabreeze On The Dock

★★★★☆ 3.9 (470) • $$

"This place is a sleeper. Surprisingly good fresh and sustainable seafood fare located at a picturesque location. My kid introduced me to Seabreeze on the Dock, not the other way around! They have a terrific palate and told me the tuna steak sandwich was really good. I wasn't sure whether to believe the judgement of a person who hasn't been to many dining establishments in their less than 21 years on this earth, but I always give my kid AND a business the benefit of the doubt, and go in with an open mind. I was glad I trusted them. Their sandwich was terrific, cooked to order, accurately too. Succulent moist tuna, nicely seared on the surface, still pink in the middle. No fishy odor (all three times they've ordered it), I was definitely pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Hawaiian style shrimp bowl, which was a nice change from the bready/fried options. with plenty of plump shrimp. Though the sauce overwhelmed the dish (really salty, and way too much of if it), it was a nice mix of savory, sweet, and pungent, and I will get sauce on the side next time I order it. The only thing I wish they had was a side of veggies (steamed or stir fried) as a big bowl of saucy seafood and steamed rice begs for something fresh to accompany it- at least for me! The third visit, I ordered the oyster po'boy, and it's another solid meal. I got it with a side of sweet potato fries (my kid got the regular fries) and all the fried items were cooked in fresh, clean oil. No black motor oil that tastes stale or like it's been around for 2+months, and the oysters were cooked perfectly - not dried out little nuggets of sadness. Briny, rich, crisp edged with creamy interiors, I haven't had fried oysters in years (partners and kid weren't fond of them) and was super happy to finally enjoy this long-verboten dish. Seabreeze On The Dock, I'm worried you're gonna be my newest guilty/healthy pleasure!"

Three Italian Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.7 (323) • $$

"This lil place was awesome. Great food and appetizers. We sat at the bar, the were so accommodating. I will definitely be back."

Park Burger

★★★★☆ 3.7 (517) • $$

"Park Burger is one of the best local burger joints in Oakland, and I cannot recommend them enough. I don't know what Amber D's deal is; if the food was as bad as you say it was, where's the photo for proof? I have a hard time believing the greens were brown or that the burger made you sick. I've been coming here since the place opened several years ago and can confidently say I've never had an issue here, nor do I hesitate to dine here time and again. They have a fantastic selection of burger combinations, all ingredients are sourced locally, and the beer on tap is always on point, too."

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (418) • $

"I live down Solano and can't believe I have not walked into this place. I definitely will be back!My lamb wrap was fairly priced for the size of it (see photo). Falafels were on point too. Excited to try the other items in the menu next time."

Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (636) • $$

"I can't believe I haven't reviewed Barney's yet, after having eaten here at the Solano location, for years.The prices have gotten a little high, that's for sure, but it is a very solid burger place, and they have multiple other things, as well.I always loved the fried vegetable basket, but sometimes things would be a little soggy. Which comes with the territory, especially if you're taking food home. That said, I don't know if they changed their batter slightly, but the other day we got the vegetable basket, minus mushrooms, and also the fried pickles, and they were just slamming. Crispy as can be, and delicious.Their salads are great, and so are the milkshakes.My husband likes the Greek burger, and I like the one that comes with artichoke hearts, mushrooms and cheese. It is a delicious mess.Their steak fries are good, too, and this is coming from a person who is generally not crazy about fries.Interestingly, they have good falafel, too.You really can't go wrong here.The staff are really nice, too! It's a fun place to eat."

Aung MayLiKa

★★★★☆ 4.3 (354) • $$

"Superb food. Friendly and good service. I've been here several times with family members. I've eaten at other Burmese restaurants and think this is the best of many. The Tea Leaf Salad is a standout. I've never been disappointed with other choices."

The Saap Avenue

★★★★☆ 4.3 (314) • $$

"Delicious food and friendly service! We came as a group of three friends. Reservations were easy to make online. The ambiance is funky inside with interesting art work to look at. All the food looked good and tasted good. Their medium spicy is quite spicy lol so be conservative when they ask you want spice level you want! Great spot for friends catching up. I would love to check out their happy hour next time - it's only at the bar! The bar was crowded when we went - and the savings looked worth it so I get why! The bar for happy hour looks perfect for couples/parties of two."

Zio Fraedo’s

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (443) • $$

"Zio Fraedo's has a low key ambiance. Bar in the middle with tables surrounding it. Our server was excellent and attentive. He was also the bartender so he was working his butt off! We ordered the Zio Fraedo's appetizer platter, it was delicious! Everything fried and seasoned to perfection. For drinks I ordered the Birds of Paradise, tasted like I was on vacation! It's a sweet drink so if you like more tart drinks it's not for you. For main entrees we ordered linguine and clams and chicken and shrimp Carbonara. The linguine and clams was very flavorful and light. Unfortunately, the Carbonara was bad. It didn't look like a traditional Carbonara when it came out and it certainly didn't taste good. The server was understanding and took it off our bill without any questions. We will definitely be coming back but just not for the Carbonara."

Communitē Table

★★★★☆ 4.4 (252) • $$

"Was in the mood for something new in my neighborhood, so I just drove down MacArthur. Love "my" new find of Communite Table! Guess it's been here for a while, just new to me. It's a beautiful location, with a lovely menu and staff. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich. It was over the top delicious and their fries are like no other! Ended my visit with the goat cheesecake, delicious. It was a fun spot to treat myself on my day off. Will be back to try more in this gem of a place. :)"

Basil Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (316) • $$

"It's really, really great pizza. I'm so glad it's nearby & we'd order it more often but hours & staff seem inconsistent.The owner seems like a real nice guy."

Organic Greens | Berkeley

★★★★☆ 4.2 (267) • $$

"This comfy cafe is known for their salads and paninis. After parsing other reviews, I ordered the Tuna and Avocado Salad--It was good, but personally, nothing to write home about, considering it was $16.99! The portion was also less than I had anticipated but this could be attributed to ordering it to-go.The service was really friendly and the interior is cozy with ample seating and outlets, but it's a bit warm so I didn't stay to study. The workers were friendly and I want to give this spot another try because I have a feeling the salad didn't do this spot justice!"

Marley G’s pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (269) • $$

"The first few times I had pizza from Marley G's it was at a party at a park. I enjoyed the pizza. We had several different pies. The eggplant pizza was a big hit with the group. I preferred the pepperoni pizza. I did not review the pizza after these two parties. A review of a lunch that had traveled across town and sat on the table might not be an honest review of the pizza.Marley G's is across the street from the parklet where I meet friends in Alameda monthly for lunch and conversation. I zipped across the street to try a slice for my lunch. I wanted to try a fresh-out-of-the-oven slice. I ordered the pepperoni. The thin crust had a lot of pepperoni and cheese. Often I don't eat pizza crust, but I ate this one. I would not be hesitant to order pizza to go. The slices in the park were as good as the one I had for lunch."

Omega Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (342) • $$

"Great place to be and have a killer breakfast. Even if loco moco is not on the menu, they will make it for yours fast and friendly service indeed. I come often when I'm staying in the area. Environment is relax and tons of seating if you want to bring in a crowd. They also have a bar that is lively when football is in season. A must stop if you're in the area"

Shapeshifters Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (181) • $$

"It is a nice place. And it is open early in the morning and good for breakfast. Service was quick, and food came out pretty quickly."

Plenty

★★★★☆ 4.4 (175) • $$

"Loved the place. My bowl was amazing. The flavors were so satisfying and can't wait to try some other dishes. The prices are very affordable and my bowl was huge. Wish they stayed open longer"

The Romo Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (144) • $$

"This place was super cute! The paintings , little decorations, gifts/mugs from customers from all around Latin America just all signals that this place is well loved by the owner and the community. The owner is Mexican and she is super friendly and gave me and my kids free coffee and chia to try. The coconut chia sample was actually really delicious! I ordered two sandwiches and two avocado toast to go and they turned out all pretty decent, each with a side salad to go with it which is nice. The only downside is that the order took awhile at close to 4pm when we ordered. First time here so don't know if at usual lunch time it would be faster or not. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by this neighborhood gem!"

Papi’s Pizza Roma

★★★★☆ 3.8 (214) • $

"I've lived super close to them for 7 years And their cheesy breea is like crack , I'm assuming that crack, I'm assuming! But they got this girl straight addicted to the cheesy bread. The owner delivered the pizza himself, they usually only deliver through the app, they make an exception because we live super close when he brought our food he didn't have the right chance and gave us the food while he went back, he came back with free root beers cause he noticed we ordered that a lot. Unfortunately, they have sold the place they have three weeks. So let's show them our appreciation and make this the best three weeks it's family owned. I wish them the best of luck because they have thee best customer service I've had in years and that's extremely rare these days. So I wish them luck and he's gonna be a contractor, because, 1. I'm in construction 2. The way he runs his business is proof of how good he is gonna be. PLUS THE LAST THREE WEEEKS HES DOING YHE DELIVERS HIMSELF TO THANK EVERYONE!! Now that's what you call good business and old school knowledge and honor! We will miss you guys the best of luck in all their future endeavors. This is a 40 year old family owned business that a man immigrated here and was able to make a successful business for 40 years! He's the American dream is supposed to be like!"

Tanzie's

★★★★★ 4.6 (140) • $$

"What an adorable spot nestled in Berkeley off Dwight Way, with cozy indoor/outdoor seating (fyi, indoor has window seating if snagging a seat for one and there's a little fireplace). I absolutely love it here and wonder what this location was potentially before? For our honeymoon we traveled to Chiang Mai in Thailand and Tanzie's is inspired by cuisine from this region ~ to say this place was one of the most special locations we've ever been in our life is an understatement, so I was happy with the opportunity to brunch here. Our server was so sweet and helped guide us through the menu ~ we ordered the most delicious iced mango matcha and iced strawberry makrut matcha (also available in an orange, so yummy). They were beautiful and gone too fast! Next were the Khanom Krok (coconut cakes) that resemble a sliced egg with toppings including sweet corn, green onion, and yam. The perfect hybrid of sweet and savory. For the mains I tried the Sai Oua ~ pork or chicken Chiang Mai style sausage with lava eggs over choice of brown/white rice and what I believed to be a chili paste. Honestly..heavenly. The eggs were soft scrambled and resembled a rose bud. Glorious all around!Looks like Tanzie's may be closed on specific days, while offering brunch and now dinner on specific days as well, so def check the hours. Excited to come back and try the dinner menu, intrigued on what items are offered. Already can't wait to come back for brunch, I don't mind the metered Berk parking or spending a bit more before noon on something so worthy of delicately devouring :)Khàawp khun khâ"