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 Full BarAIR Modern yet casual, downtown location with a hip and interesting clientele. 492 - 9th St., 510-444-2377, W-Sa 5p-2a Mapquest Map www.airoakland.com   Atrium Lounge Full-service bar in the Oakland Marriott. 1001 Broadway, 510-451-6190, Mapquest Map Bocanova A Pan-American menu that blends culinary currents from Europe and the Americas while using the best and freshest local ingredients. 55 Webster St., (Jack London Square) 510-444-1233 M-Th 11:30-3p; 5:30-10p; Fr & Sa 11:30-3p; 5:30-11p; Su 11:30-3p; 5:30-9:30p. Bar bites daily 3-5:30p. Mapquest Map www.bocanova.com Brek's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge American food, cocktails and live entertainment. 581 - 5th St., 510-839-0633, Tu-Sa 6-10p Mapquest Map     Café Van Kleef Contemporary Art Gallery A side street of Paris. Jazz, Blues and R&B. Bedecked with artifacts from around the world, its bar is “as hip as anything in the Mission District, but friendlier” says the San Francisco Chronicle. 1621 Telegraph Ave., 510-763-7711, M-Sa 4p-12a Mapquest Map www.cafevankleef.com  Caffé Verbena Classy after-work bar and upscale California-Italian eatery. Available for special events. Jazz. 1111 Broadway, 510-465-9300, M-F 11:30a-10p, Sa 5p-10p Mapquest Map www.caffeverbena.com Club 21 Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and Latin. Predominantly LGBT. 2111 Franklin St., 510-269-9425 4-8p Happy Hour, Hours vary Mapquest Map www.club21oakland.com/index_main.php Club Anton Oakland's premier Latin club. Tapas and Latin music. 428 - 3rd St., 510-463-0165, Th-Sa 7p-2a Mapquest Map www.clubanton.com Cocina Poblana Mexican cuisine and Tequila bar. 499 Embarcadero West, (Jack London Square), 510-451-4700 M-F (lunch) 11a-3p, (dinner) 5-9p; Sa-Su (brunch) 10a-3p Mapquest Map www.cocinapoblana.com/oak/index.htm
ERA artbar and lounge A major new space for art, music and culture in Oakland's booming Uptown neighborhood. 19 Grand Ave., (at Broadway), 510-832-4400 W-Sa 4:30p-2a Mapquest Map www.oaklandera.com Everett & Jones BBQ Real barbecue, real music, real good time! 126 Broadway, 510-663-2350, M-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11-1a, Su 12-10p Mapquest Map www.eandjbbq.com  Golden Lotus Chinese, Vietnamese, Vegeterian. 1301 Franklin St., 510-893-0383, Mapquest Map www.goldenlotusveggie.com Grand Oaks Grill Available for parties. 736 Washington St., 510-452-1258, M-Th 11:30a-2p, M-Sa 5:30-9p Mapquest Map Grand Oaks Grill Full-service restaurant, available for parties. American/California. 736 Washington St., 510-452-1258, M-Th 11:30a-2p, M-Sa 5:30-9p Mapquest Map Heinold's First & Last Chance Saloon The old stomping grounds and watering hole of Jack London. 48 Webster St., (Jack London Square), 510-839-6761, Daily 12p-12a Cash only Mapquest Map www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com Hibiscus Modern Carribean/Creole cuisine 1745 San Pablo Ave., (at 18th St.) 510-444-2626 Su, M, W-Th 5:30-10p; F & Sa 5:30-11p; Tu closed Mapquest Map www.hibiscusoak.com Historic Sweet's Ballroom A hearthstone of Uptown Oakland, this postmodern dancehall is infused with mysticism. 1933 Broadway, 510-504-3822, Hours vary Mapquest Map www.historicsweetsballroom.com Il Pescatore Ristorante Northern Italian seafood restaurant, and waterfront bar with Estuary view. 31 Webster St., (Jack London Square), 510-465-2188, M-F 11:30a-10p, Sa 11a-10p, Su 10:30a-9p Mapquest Map www.ilpescatoreristorante.com Kim's Backyard Friendly neighborhood bar where friends meet. 2424 Telegraph Ave., 510-834-8624, Su, M, W, Th 3p-12a, F-Sa 3p-2a Cash only. Mapquest Map Kimball's Carnival Entertainment, good food and billiards. An appetizer menu featuring Southern classics to satisfy your hunger. 522 - 2nd St., 510-444-6401, Open M-Sa, Hours vary Mapquest Map www.kimballscarnival.com Kincaid's Bayhouse Jumpin' waterfront meeting place. Superb steaks and fresh seafood. 1 Franklin St., (Jack London Square), 510-835-8600, M-F 11a-5p, Sa 11a-4p, M-Th 5-9:30p, F-Sa 4-10:30p, Su 11a-9p, Brunch 11a-2p Mapquest Map www.kincaids.com La Furia Chalaca The food is comfortable and easy! Peruvian Cuisine. 310 Broadway, 510-451-4206, M-Th 11a-3p, 5-10p, F-Sa 11a-11p, Su 11a-9p, F-Sa Latin and Jazz Mapquest Map www.furiachalaca.com Le Cheval Restaurant Fabulous Vietnamese restaurant. 1007 Clay St., 510-763-8495, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map Liege Spirits Lounge Offering an extensive selection of spirits and brews, specialty crafted cocktails and a unique, regionally inspired menu of tapas and fondues. 481 9th St., in Old Oakland, 510-835-4343 Tu-Fr 4:30p-2a; Sa 6p-2a; Su 6p-1a Mapquest Map www.liegeoakland.com Luka's Taproom & Lounge This hotspot has a full bar with 16 beers on tap and specialty cocktails that will tame your thirst. Rotating art in downtown’s hottest taproom. Restaurant features a menu inspired by the brasseries of France and Belgium 2221 Broadway, 510-451-4677, M-F 11:30-2a, Sa 5:30p-2a, Su 5:30p-12a Mapquest Map www.lukasoakland.com Max's Diner & Bar Bad place for a diet, a good place for a diet. A great place to share a drink with friends. We have it all! 500-12th St., (City Center), 510-451-6297, M-F 11:30a-7p Mapquest Map Maxwell's A great place for fun! Caribbean and Southern cooking. Martinis & A Movie every W with free movie screening. Live Music F and Club Maxwell Sa. R&B, Jazz, Neo-Soul, World Music. 341 - 13th St., 510-839-6169, W-Th 5p-12a; F-Sa 5p-2a; Sunday Brunch 10a-3p; Sunday Dinner 5-9p Mapquest Map www.maxwellslounge.com Mexicali Rose Great Mexican food. 701 Clay St., 510-451-2450, Daily 10-1:30a Mapquest Map Miss Pearl's Jam House There's always something going on at Miss Pearl's. Cajun-Creole cuisine. 1 Broadway, (Jack London Square), 510-444-7171 Mapquest Map www.misspearlsjamhouse.com/ MUA Edgy art and sublime dining featuring Modern American cuisine. 2442 Webster St., 510-238-1100 M-Th & Su 4:30p-12a; F & Sa 4:30p-2a Mapquest Map www.muaoakland.com Oasis Restaurant & Bar American Lunch, West African Dinner, Reggae, R&B, Funk and House music. 135 - 12th St., 510-763-0404, M-Tu 11a-4p, W-Su 11a-2a Mapquest Map Pacific Coast Brewing Company Oakland's national award-winning pub and brewery. 906 Washington St., 510-836-2739, Daily 11:30-1a Mapquest Map www.pacificcoastbrewing.com  Paramount Theatre of the Arts Home of the Oakland East Bay Symphony. From classic movie screenings to concerts by national recording artists, this Art Deco landmark has a full calendar of events. 2025 Broadway, 510-893-2300, Performance times vary. Mapquest Map www.paramounttheatre.com Penelope Bar/restaurant with a fine selection of artisanal cocktails, spirits, wines and beers. Full kitchen serving sandwiches and small plate dishes. 555 12th St., Suite 120, (Corner of 11th and Clay St.) 510-834-0404 M-F 11a-2p, 4-11p; Sa 7-11p Mapquest Map www.PenelopeOakland.com Q's Lounge at Everett & Jones Real barbecue, real music, real good time! Neo-Soul, Blues, Jazz and Contemporary. 126 Broadway, 510-663-2350, M-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11-1a, Su 12-10p Mapquest Map www.eandjbbq.com Radio Bar Chinatown meets an Art Deco haunted house in this hip downtown bar. 435 - 13th St., 510-451-2889, M-F 4p-2a, Sa-Su 8p-2a Mapquest Map Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar Best seafood restaurant and piano bar in town! Fresh seafood. 2 Broadway, (Jack London Square), 510-444-3456, Daily 11a-10p Mapquest Map www.scottsrestaurants.com/oak_intro.cfm Silver Dragon Cantonese cuisine in the heart of Chinatown. 835 Webster St., 510-893-3748, Open daily 11:30a-9p Mapquest Map Stork Club Live music six nights a week. Underground, Rock & Roll. 2330 Telegraph Ave., 510-444-6174, Tu-Su 4p-2a Mapquest Map www.storkcluboakland.com The Den at the Fox Theater Oakland's hottest new bar is located in the historic Fox Theater. Stop by for your favorite beverage and sample tasty treats on our bar menu. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Su, W, Th 5p-12a; F-Sa 5p-1:30a Mapquest Map
The Fat Lady History, charm, food and fun. It's all here! American, Mediterranean. Jazz, Rock and R&B. 201 Washington St., 510-465-4996, Daily Lunch, W/E Brunch, Dinner Tu-Sa Mapquest Map www.thefatladyrestaurant.com The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill Indoor and outdoor dining on Lake Merritt, served with a view. Serving modern American cuisine and seafood. 1520 Lakeside Dr., 510-208-5253 M-Th 11a-10p; F 11a-11p; Sa 10a-11p; Su 10a-10p Mapquest Map www.thelakechalet.com The Ruby Room A dark lounge with great music. Alternative, Funk/Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jungle/Drum'n Bass, Punk, Industrial. 132 -14th St., 510-444-7224, M-Sa 5p-2a, Su 8p-2a Mapquest Map Tony Roma's A place for ribs...and steaks. 55 Washington St., (Jack London Square), 510-271-1818, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map www.tonyromas.com Uptown Oakland's newest nightclub featuring live music. Rock, R&B, Jazz and Bluegrass. Opening summer 2005. 1928 Telegraph Ave., 510-451-8100, M-Sa 4:30p-2a Mapquest Map www.uptownnightclub.com Washington Inn Lounge Quiet, sophisticated hotel lobby bar. 495 -10th St., 510-452-1776, Mapquest Map www.thewashingtoninn.com Yoshi's World Class Jazz House & Japanese Restaurant Featuring new food, wine and sake menus crafted by newly appointed Executive Chef Shotaro "Sho" Kamio at the West Coast's premier jazz club. 510 Embarcadero West, (Jack London Square), 510-238-9200, M-Th 5:30-10p; F & Sa 5:30-10:30p; Su 5:00-9p. Su matinee lunch 12-2p begins Nov. 25. Mapquest Map www.yoshis.com |
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