Restaurants in Oakland
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Camino
Kick-back-chic Camino’s short daily-changing menu showcases the best of local organic produce and meats, most cooked over an open fire in slow-food-meets-California-now style. The tables are of recycled old-growth redwood, and the place buzzes with the city’s bon vivants, high on European biodynamic and organic vintages. Reservations essential.
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Wood Tavern
The daily-changing New American brasserie-style menu features what’s in season, with earthy, soulful dishes like pan-roasted lemon-rosemary chicken, chopped salads, cheese boards, charcuterie plates and a damn good burger. Very local, happening crowd. Make reservations.
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Shan Dong
Hand-cut sesame noodles, giant pork buns, fresh dumplings – you can’t go wrong at this authentic Mandarin hole-in-the-wall with plastic chairs and fluorescent lighting. This is the real deal, so don’t expect fortune cookies, which are American in origin.
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À Côté
Small plates are the specialty at this foodie-scenester restaurant, and they’re deliciously creative – our favorite is the knock-out lobster-corn fritters. Great cocktails. Women can sport high heels without standing out; men can wear jeans and blend in.
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Tamarindo
The carefully crafted antojitos (Mexican tapas) aren’t your usual Mexican fare. Expect flavor-packed spins on familiar dishes, like tostadas and tacos (try the shrimp), served in a stylish brick-walled space. No reservations.
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Caffe 817
Bowls of steaming café au lait, poached eggs en croute (in pastry) and crunchy baguette sandwiches – if you’re looking for Paris in Oakland, you’ll find it at this deliciously unpretentious sidewalk cafe.
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Bay Wolf
At this deservedly famous eatery the menu changes fortnightly, but the emphasis is always Mediterranean. The place attracts a well-to-do crowd, but dining on the plant-shrouded, heated front porch is a charming and relaxed experience.
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Oliveto Cafe & Restaurant
Oliveto is one of the finest restaurants in Oakland. The specialties are house-cured meats and handmade pastas. You can have a cocktail or a pizza in the downstairs café, where the sidewalk tables are nice on a warm day.
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Spettro
Spettro has a quirky decor and friendly attitude that keeps fans coming back for its homespun, culturally mixed cuisine. Pizzas, stir fries and chili Colorado give an idea of the unusual mix offered. Very family friendly.
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Everett & Jones Barbeque
The smoked pork ribs are damn good at this simple, family-run spot with plastic red-checked tablecloths, occasional live music and slow service (stick around, it’s worth it).
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Ratto's
If you want to eat outside on a sunny day, grab a sandwich from Ratto's, a vintage Oakland grocery (since 1897) with a deli counter that attracts a devoted lunch crowd.
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Arizmendi
On a commercial strip just north of MacArthur Blvd is Arizmendi, a bakery co-op selling gourmet pizza by the slice, along with hearty pastries and breads.
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Zachary's Pizza
Heavy-duty Chicago-style pizza's are the specialty here, but the thin-crust pizzas are just as good, if not better. Expect a long wait for a table.
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Chef Edward's Bar-b-que
The Piggly Wiggly sandwich at this tiny place is a fabulous treat, and the service is equally sweet.
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Jesso's
Jesso's is a simple charmer with indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar. Heavy on Cajun dishes, but also serving good, reliable fish and chips, poor boy sandwiches, okra, collards, beans and rice, it's very family friendly.
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Red Tractor Cafe
More family friendly and down-home is this cheery and aromatic eatery serving affordable comfort food such as roast turkey and meatloaf (a meatless version is also available).
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Caffe diBartolo
Grab a sidewalk table or head for the back courtyard at this smart café. You can enjoy hot panini sandwiches or just wake up with a strong coffee.
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