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 Arsimona Bar & Lounge Upscale restaurant & lounge serving lunch & dinner daily. DJ Fri & Sat. Live music twice a month. NFL ticket and NBA league pass. Comprehensive liquor menu including rare scotch and cognacs. "Arsimona a distinctive lounge experience." Arsimona Bar & Lounge 561 11th Street, 510-444-1158, Daily 11a-2a Mapquest Map www.arsimona.com 
 B Restaurant It's all about fresh and family! California Cuisine - All Organic. 499 - 9th St., 510-251-8770, Tu-F 11:30a-2:30p, 4:30-10p, Sa 5:30-10p, Su 10:30a-2:30p, 5-9p Mapquest Map www.boxedfoodscompany.com  Battambang Authentic Cambodian cuisine. 2007-08 ZAGAT rated. 850 Broadway, 510-839-8815 M-Th 11a-3p, 5-9:30p; F-Sa 11a-3p, 5-10p Mapquest Map www.themenupage.com/battambang.html Bay Fung Tong Chinese food. 1916 Franklin St., 510-832-3298, Daily Lunch and Dinner. 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 Breads of India High quality ingredients used to create health-conscious classic cuisine from India. 948 Clay St, 510-834-7684, Daily 11:30a-2:30p and 5:30-9:30p Mapquest Map Brek's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge American food, cocktails and live entertainment. 581 - 5th St., 510-839-0633, Tu-Sa 6-10p Mapquest Map    Caffé 817 Simple and elegant-legendary coffees, breakfast and lunch. 817 Washington St., 510-271-7965, M-F 7:30a-4p, Sa 8a-3p Mapquest Map  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 Chef Edwards Authentic Barbecue and Soul Food restaurant. 1915 San Pablo Ave., 510-834-9516, Tu-Th 11a-8pm, F-Sa 11a-10p Mapquest Map www.ChefEdwardsBBQ.com Chop Bar In Oakland's Jack London Square neighborhood serving breakfast, lunch and dinner using the finest ingredients found in the Bay Area. 247 4th St., #111, 510.834.CHOP (2467) M-F 7a-3p, Tu-Th 5:30-10p, F 5:30-11p, Sa 9a-3p & 5:30-11p, Su 9a-3p & 6-8:30p; Happy Hour Tu-F 4:30-6p Mapquest Map www.oaklandchopbar.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
Cock-A-Doodle Café Very inviting café atmosphere, attentive service and great tasting and varied food selection. New California cuisine with Latin influence. 719 Washington St., (510) 465-5400 Mapquest Map Continental Buffet Dim Sum and seafood restaurant offering Cantonese-style dishes. 800 Broadway, 510-839-1688, Daily 9:30a-3p, 5-9:30p Mapquest Map Encuentro Cafe and Wine Bar Organic vegetarian and vegan cuisine with organic wine and beer by the glass. 202 Second St., 510-832-9463 M-Sa 5-10p Mapquest Map www.encuentrooakland.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 Falafilo World Famous Falafel. Vegetarian food. If you don't like it, it's free. 588 14th St., 510-835-3500 Daily 10a-7p Mapquest Map www.falafilo.us Farley's East Coffeehouse with panini sandwiches featuring monthly artists, Wi-Fi, magazines and a comfortable atmosphere. (Opening June 18). 33 Grand Ave., 510-835-7898 M-F 7a-7p; Sa-Su 8a-7p Mapquest Map www.farleyscoffee.com Flora Restaurant - Bar A swanky Uptown destination for great food and drinks. Classic Californian menu. 1900 Telegraph Ave., 510-286-0100 Tu-F 11:30a-2:30p; Tu-Th 5-9p; F-Sa 5-11p; Sa 9:30a-2:30p Mapquest Map Ghazal Indian Cuisine Information forthcoming from restaurant. 131 Broadway, (Jack London Square), 510-268-9550 Mapquest Map Golden Lotus Chinese, Vietnamese, Vegeterian. 1301 Franklin St., 510-893-0383, Mapquest Map www.goldenlotusveggie.com Gourmet Delight Seafood Restaurant Traditional Cantonese food. Listed in the East Bay Express’ “Best of the East Bay” for Liveliest Live Seafood. 701 Webster St., 510-832-7661, M-Su 9a-3p, 5-10p 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 Hahn's Hibachi Fresh stir-fry hibachi cooking. 63 Jack London Square, 510-628-0717, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map 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 Huynh Vietnamese Cuisine Fine Vietnamese food served in a contemporary setting. 381 - 15th St., 510-832-5238, M-F 11a-3p & 5-9p, Sa 5-9p Mapquest Map www.huynhrestaurant.com Ichiro Japanese Sushi Bar Fresh sushi and sushi combos with miso soup. 412 - 15th St., 510-452-1994, M-Th 11:30a-2:30p & 5-9p, F 11:30a-2:30p & 5-10p, Sa 5-10p Mapquest Map 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 Kai's Japanese Great sushi and Japanese cuisine. 801 Washington St., 510-893-5247, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map www.oldoakland.org Karibbean City Caribbean cuisine ranging from Jerk Chicken to Plantains. 1408 Webster St., 510-251-0769, Tu-Su 11a-10:30p Mapquest Map www.karibbeancity.com 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 Borinquena Mex-icatessen & Specialty Shop A Mexican culinary complex. 582 - 7th St., 510-444-9954, M-Th 9:30a-5:30p, F-Sa 9a-6p Mapquest Map www.tamalegirl.com La Cucina Italiana A romantic eatery for the freshest most authentic Italian food. Available for special events and catering. 1410 Jefferson St., 510-452-2533 M 11a-4p, Tu-Sa 11a-9p Mapquest Map www.lacucinaitalianainoakland.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 Legendary Palace Dim Sum and Seafood Teahouse. 708 Franklin St., 510-663-9188, Daily 8-12a Mapquest Map Levende East Levende East offers casual fine dining, award-winning cocktails and warm ambience. Suitable for an intimate dinner for two as well as large groups. World fusion cuisine. 827 Washington Street, 510-835-5585 M-F 11:30a-2:30p & 5p-2a, Sa 10a-3p & 5p-2a Mapquest Map www.levende.com 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 MŌNO Restaurant & Wine Bar Globally-inspired small plate menu with wine pairing. 247 4th St., 510-834-0260 Opening Jan 2008: M-F 7-9:30a, 11a-2p. Dinner hours begin in March 2008. Mapquest Map www.monorestaurant.com
Mama Buzz Café Original coffee house of the Uptown. Breakfast, lunch, bages, Vegetarian. Sustainable, organic and Fair Trade. Beer Patio, Free Wi-Fi, live music and your First Amendment Rights. 2318 Telegraph Ave., 510-465-4073 M-F 7:30a-9p, Sa-Su 9a-9p Cash only Mapquest Map www.mamabuzzcafe.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 MIMOSA Champagne Lounge A champagne, raw foods and dessert lounge specializing in culinary aphrodisiacs and blissfully bubbly libations. 2355 Broadway 510-891-1005 Tu-Th 5-10p; F-Sa 5p-1:30a Mapquest Map www.mimosachampagnelounge.com 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 New World Vegetarian All vegan with respect for life. Free of egg, MSG and animal products. 464 - 8th St., 510-444-2891, Su-Th 11a-9p, F-Sa 11a- 9:30p Mapquest Map Nex Opening soon. Information forthcoming from restaurant. 2442A Webster St., Mapquest Map No Worries The first Filipino vegetarian restaurant in the Bay Area! Healthy, delicious and sustainable cuisine. Opening in early July 2010. 1442 Franklin St., 510-219-1843, M-Sa 11a-3p, 5-9p Mapquest Map www.filipinovegetarianfood.com O My Dawg Dawgs, Sausages and Fries & Dips. 463 – 2nd St., 510-251-1531 M-W 11:30a-4p, Th 11:30a-7p, F 11:30a-8p, Sa 11:30a-7p Cash only. Mapquest Map Oakland Grill Breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Voted top 100 restaurants in USA. 301 Franklin St., 510-835-1176, Daily Mapquest Map 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 Ozumo Izakaya Japanese dining with a full Sushi and Robata bar. 2251 Broadway, 510-286-9866, M-Th lunch 11:30a-2p, dinner 5-10p; F lunch 11:30a-2p, dinner 5-10:30p; Sa 5-10:30p. Mapquest Map www.ozumo.com 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 Phnom Penh House Family-friendly Cambodian dining. 251 - 8th St., 510-893-3825, M-Th 11a-9p, F-Sa 11a-9:45p Mapquest Map Pho 84 Restaurant Quality Vietnamese food served by friendly, cheerful staff. 354 - 17th St., 510-832-1338, M-F 11a-2:30p, 5-9p, Sa 12-9p, Su 5-9p Mapquest Map Picán A Taste of the South...New Orleans, Charleston, Gulf Coast, North Carolina, Texas and Mississippi fused with California. Gourmet Southern with a California twist. Paula Dean meets Alice Waters. Cosmopolitan/Southern ambiance. 2295 Broadway, 510-834-1000 M-Th 11:30a-2p & 5-10p; Fri 11:30a-2p & 5-11p, Sat 5-11p, Su Brunch 10:30a-3p & Dinner 5-9p; Bar M-F 2-5p Mapquest Map www.picanrestaurant.com Plum Opening soon. Information forthcoming from restaurant. 2214 Broadway, Mapquest Map Restaurant Peony Hong Kong-style cuisine including crispy roast duck and live seafood. 388 - 9th St. #288, 510-286-8866, M-F 11a-3p, Sa-Su 10a-3p, Su-Th 5:30-9:30p, F-Sa 5:30-10p Mapquest Map Saigon Restaurant Vietnamese food served in Frank Ogawa Plaza near Oakland's historic City Hall. 326 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 510-465-4545, Daily 10a- 9p 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 Seison Restaurant Bar & Lounge Contemporary fresh California cuisine with strong French and Spanish influences complemented by a full bar. 495 10th St., (510) 832-7449 M-Th 11:30a-2:30p & 5:30-9; F 11:30a-2:30p & 5:30-9:30p; Sa 5:30-9:30p Mapquest Map www.seison.com Shan Dong Mandarin Restaurant Handmade Northern-style Dim Sum and Mandarin cuisine. 328 - 10th St. #101, 510-839-2299, Su-Th 10a-9:30p, F-Sa 10a-10p Mapquest Map Siam Bay Authentic Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai homemade cooking. 1009 Clay St., 510-452-1499, M-F 11:30a-9:30p, Sa-Su 11:30a-10p Mapquest Map Silver Dragon Cantonese cuisine in the heart of Chinatown. 835 Webster St., 510-893-3748, Open daily 11:30a-9p Mapquest Map Souley Vegan Serving 100% vegan soul food. No animal products or MSG are used. We are proud that we are keeping the soul and reintroducting the food! Aid your body in superior health aid in a superior train of thought! 301 Broadway, 510-922-1615 Tu-Sa 11a-9p Mapquest Map www.souleyvegan.com Spice Monkey A playful new café serving international cuisine with beautiful service. Relax with good food. 1628 Webster St., 510-268-0170, M-F 11a-10p, Sa 5-10p, Mapquest Map www.spicemonkeycafe.com Spices 3 Taiwanese cuisine with an emphasis on spicy Sichuan-style food. 369 12th St., 510-625-8889, M-Th 12p -11p, F-Su 12p-12a Cash Only Mapquest Map Sun Hong Kong Restaurant Extensive Cantonese menu. 389 - 8th St., 510-465-1940, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map Suruki's Fresh sushi and more. Dine in or take out. 911 Washington St., 510-452-3167, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map Szechwan Restaurant Chinese Mandarin. 366 - 8th St., 510-832-7878, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map Tamarindo Small-plate regional Mexican food. 468 - 8th St., 510-444-1944, Daily Lunch & Dinner Mapquest Map www.tamarindoantojeria.com TenChi Japanese Restaurant Serving Japanese food including sushi. 578 14th St., 510-891-8889, M-Th 11a-3p, 5-9:30p; F 11a-3p, 5-10:30p; Sa 5-10:30p; Su 5-9:30p Mapquest Map www.tenchijapanese.com 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 Home of Chicken and Waffles Menu boasts dozens of combination plates with crispy fried chicken and waffles and tasty Soul Food side dishes. 444 Embarcadero West, 510-836-4446, Su-Th 8a-12a, Fr-Sa 8-4a Mapquest Map 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 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 Trueburger A casual restaurant offering house-ground hamburgers and hand-spun milkshakes at affordable prices. 146 Grand Ave., 510-208-5678 M-F 11a-2:30p; Th-F 5-8:30p; Sa 11a-8:30p Mapquest Map www.trueburgeroakland.com Uncle Dougie's New York Style Italian Heroes Authentic New York-style heroes justl ike mama used to make. 362 17th St., 510-832-3131 M-F 11a-3p; F & Sa 9p-2a Mapquest Map www.uncledougiesheroes.com Uncle Willie's BBQ and Fish If you want the best ribs, brisket, links, fish and gumbo, come dine with us! Winner of the 2007 Jack London Best BBQ in the Bay Area Cook Off. 614 14th St., 510-465-9200 Tu-Sa 11a-9p Mapquest Map www.unclewilliesbbq.com Uptown Cafe & Crepes Information forthcoming from restaurant. 410 21st St., 510-251-9090 Mapquest Map Vien Huong Restaurant Vietnamese noodles, soup and rice plates. 712 Franklin St., 510-465-5938, Daily 7:30a- 6p Cash only Mapquest Map Vo’s Restaurant Vietnamese cooking at its finest! Restaurant, bar and lounge. Happy hour weekdays 2:30-6:30p. 59 Grand Ave., 510-465-4600, M-Th 11a-9:30p, F 11a-10:30p, Sa 5p-10:30p, Su 5-9:30p Mapquest Map www.vosrestaurant.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 Z Café & Bar American Bistro cuisine amidst an ambiance similar to old Parisian cafes. The wine list features California and international favorites. Al fresco dining is available. 2735 Broadway, 510-663-2905, M-F breakfast from 7-10:30a, lunch 11a-2:30p; Dinner W-Th 5-9p, F-Sa 5-10p; Sunday Brunch 9a-2:30p Mapquest Map |
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