Guidebook for Oakland

E.J. Blumberg
E.J. Blumberg
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
77 recommandé par les habitants
Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
77 recommandé par les habitants
Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont Ave
18 recommandé par les habitants
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area.
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
48 recommandé par les habitants
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore Ave
17 recommandé par les habitants
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
136 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
Mediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Mezze Restaurant & Bar
3407 Lakeshore Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
Mediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
71 recommandé par les habitants
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
71 recommandé par les habitants
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
6 recommandé par les habitants
Amba
6464 Moraga Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
121 recommandé par les habitants
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
121 recommandé par les habitants
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.

Arts & Culture

Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
59 recommandé par les habitants
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
59 recommandé par les habitants
Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
156 recommandé par les habitants
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 recommandé par les habitants
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
547 recommandé par les habitants
Musée de la Californie à Oakland
1000 Oak St
547 recommandé par les habitants
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.

Sightseeing

Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!
26 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Ave
26 recommandé par les habitants
Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!

Essentials

Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...
582 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 recommandé par les habitants
Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...