Locals: Oakland and East Bay Area Guidebook
Food Scene
Classic eatery near Jack London Square. If you are looking for hearty, yet hand made dishes (Lamb, Kebab, Beef Wellington, Calamari) and great service, don't miss this spot.
Great for a date or group!
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The Fat Lady
201 Washington StClassic eatery near Jack London Square. If you are looking for hearty, yet hand made dishes (Lamb, Kebab, Beef Wellington, Calamari) and great service, don't miss this spot.
Great for a date or group!
Great Thai restaurant that can't be missed.
Be sure to try the amazing chicken noodle soup and delicious appetizers...a must!
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Champa Garden
2102 8th AveGreat Thai restaurant that can't be missed.
Be sure to try the amazing chicken noodle soup and delicious appetizers...a must!
Great brunch, lunch and drinks!
Don't forget to check out the outdoor backyard patio!
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveGreat brunch, lunch and drinks!
Don't forget to check out the outdoor backyard patio!
Great place to grab a burger and beer. A former autoshop turned into a food and beer garden.
Great for those sunny days or when just going thru downtown Oakland.
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Telegraph
2318 Telegraph AveGreat place to grab a burger and beer. A former autoshop turned into a food and beer garden.
Great for those sunny days or when just going thru downtown Oakland.
Not to be missed, this pizzeria has some of the best in the area. Quality ingredients and specialty pizzas fit every persons tastes.
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Leaning Tower
498 Wesley AveNot to be missed, this pizzeria has some of the best in the area. Quality ingredients and specialty pizzas fit every persons tastes.
Good food, good drink and great space to enjoy when visiting downtown Oakland...if you love beer, you will love it here.
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Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueGood food, good drink and great space to enjoy when visiting downtown Oakland...if you love beer, you will love it here.
Underground bar and restaurant, with stylish digs and a not to be missed Tiger Head above their entrance.
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Blind Tiger
2600B Telegraph AveUnderground bar and restaurant, with stylish digs and a not to be missed Tiger Head above their entrance.
Great Mexican and Oaxaca food, one of the areas best bars and spacious layout for small or large groups. Don't miss the backyard patio either.
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Comal
2020 Shattuck AveGreat Mexican and Oaxaca food, one of the areas best bars and spacious layout for small or large groups. Don't miss the backyard patio either.
Tacos before the show? Burrito before you go?
This downtown Mexican staple is always hoping, so be sure to order at the register before finding a seat.
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveTacos before the show? Burrito before you go?
This downtown Mexican staple is always hoping, so be sure to order at the register before finding a seat.
Get your Japanese fix (and an amazing Happy Hour from 430-6pm weekdays and saturdays), with some delicious Sushi and Sake...plus a lot of amazing in house creations.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestGet your Japanese fix (and an amazing Happy Hour from 430-6pm weekdays and saturdays), with some delicious Sushi and Sake...plus a lot of amazing in house creations.
Neighborhoods
Great place to relax, enjoy the sun and take in the views of Lake Merritt and Oakland. Many great places to eat, drink and shop nearby.
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Lake Merritt Plaza
323 20th StreetGreat place to relax, enjoy the sun and take in the views of Lake Merritt and Oakland. Many great places to eat, drink and shop nearby.
Check out the changing and evolving face of Oakland. Every day there is something new to see, try, eat or buy. Plus very easy to walk around (no hills) and multiple BART stations to get you anywhere in the Bay Area
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Downtown Oakland
Check out the changing and evolving face of Oakland. Every day there is something new to see, try, eat or buy. Plus very easy to walk around (no hills) and multiple BART stations to get you anywhere in the Bay Area
Want to find that incredible secret restaurant, bakery or places that are open 24/7, then you need to explore this one of a kind neighborhood in Oakland. Great surprises abound in Chinatown, with awesome shops and new buildings popping up daily.
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Chinatown
Want to find that incredible secret restaurant, bakery or places that are open 24/7, then you need to explore this one of a kind neighborhood in Oakland. Great surprises abound in Chinatown, with awesome shops and new buildings popping up daily.
Music/Entertainment Venue
A historic and always lively venue. Great musical, comedy and other shows to see. It is a central hub of Oakland's history, with great places nearby to check out and explore.
Catch a show while in town!
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveA historic and always lively venue. Great musical, comedy and other shows to see. It is a central hub of Oakland's history, with great places nearby to check out and explore.
Catch a show while in town!
Catch a movie or see a show, this historic theater is a must see when in the Oakland area.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveCatch a movie or see a show, this historic theater is a must see when in the Oakland area.
Food, beer or music, this place is a brewery (taproom) and a music venue. So come catch both to satisfy the taste buds and your ear drums.
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Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
2367 Shattuck AveFood, beer or music, this place is a brewery (taproom) and a music venue. So come catch both to satisfy the taste buds and your ear drums.
Dispensary
If you are in need of some California cannabis, this is a great place that has got you covered. A local, non profit group that sells all sorts of THC and CBD products for your enjoyment.
ONAC of Oakland
128 International BlvdIf you are in need of some California cannabis, this is a great place that has got you covered. A local, non profit group that sells all sorts of THC and CBD products for your enjoyment.
A great local dispensary, servicing the needs of the recreation cannabis user, with a lounge to sample and enjoy the product on site.
Magnolia Oakland
161 Adeline StA great local dispensary, servicing the needs of the recreation cannabis user, with a lounge to sample and enjoy the product on site.
Cannabis dispensary, largest in the area, an Apple like store of products for all users; medical and recreation. On site product helpers guide users thru the many isles of cannabis product, as well as plants for sale and more.
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Harborside
1840 EmbarcaderoCannabis dispensary, largest in the area, an Apple like store of products for all users; medical and recreation. On site product helpers guide users thru the many isles of cannabis product, as well as plants for sale and more.
Transportation
Need to get to SF or around the Bay Area? BART station near Lake Merritt is a quick and easy way to get where you need to go, weather your destination is San Francisco, East Bay or South Bay.
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Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StNeed to get to SF or around the Bay Area? BART station near Lake Merritt is a quick and easy way to get where you need to go, weather your destination is San Francisco, East Bay or South Bay.
BART of West Oakland, located on 7th Street.
Closest BART to San Francisco, and can take West Oakland to Embarcadero/Downtown SF in 7 minutes.
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West Oakland station
1451 7th StBART of West Oakland, located on 7th Street.
Closest BART to San Francisco, and can take West Oakland to Embarcadero/Downtown SF in 7 minutes.
bart station
3100 Adeline StBART station on Ashby Ave of Berkeley
Bar
Old school Oakland bar, lots of history.
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19th Street Station
339 19th StOld school Oakland bar, lots of history.
Market
Need to find some hard to get items, this store has lots of unique and organic food, snacks and to go items.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveNeed to find some hard to get items, this store has lots of unique and organic food, snacks and to go items.