Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Not just because Anthony Bourdain (RIP) said it was the best fried chicken he had ever tasted, but because the food IS outstanding and the vibe transports you to the tropics. Order the, creole salad, fried chicken and creole doughnuts. And if you're a cocktail drinker, ask for the drum & bass.
27 locals recommend
Miss Ollie's
901 Washington StNot just because Anthony Bourdain (RIP) said it was the best fried chicken he had ever tasted, but because the food IS outstanding and the vibe transports you to the tropics. Order the, creole salad, fried chicken and creole doughnuts. And if you're a cocktail drinker, ask for the drum & bass.
Because it's slightly different from the normal Thai menu. Try the panko fish or the seabass. Actually everything is good!
33 locals recommend
Summer Summer Thai Eatery
5885 Hollis StBecause it's slightly different from the normal Thai menu. Try the panko fish or the seabass. Actually everything is good!
Their hours have changed a bit so best to check their website. But these are the best waffles I've eaten (cornmeal, which makes them lighter and flakey). http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/
109 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayTheir hours have changed a bit so best to check their website. But these are the best waffles I've eaten (cornmeal, which makes them lighter and flakey). http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrHappy hour on the lake!
Arts & Culture
Friday nights at Oakland Museum. Food trucks and music and free admission to the main portion of museum. Small fee for special exhibits.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StFriday nights at Oakland Museum. Food trucks and music and free admission to the main portion of museum. Small fee for special exhibits.
Shopping
Many of the popular shopping mall stores can be found here. As well as a large AMC theater.
55 locals recommend
Bay Street
Bay StreetMany of the popular shopping mall stores can be found here. As well as a large AMC theater.
3 quick train stops away in SF. Everything you expect is there + another large multi-theater cinema.
402 locals recommend
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market St3 quick train stops away in SF. Everything you expect is there + another large multi-theater cinema.
Owl N Wood
471 9th StFor local Oakland artisan goodies. Apparel, vintage, household items.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveOne of the best grocery stores in the bay! From bulk foods to a huge variety of produce, to healthy beauty products to beautiful fresh flowers, this is a one stop shop.
371 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveOne of the best grocery stores in the bay! From bulk foods to a huge variety of produce, to healthy beauty products to beautiful fresh flowers, this is a one stop shop.
Getting Around
Ford GoBike Station
$2 for 30mins.
West Oakland station
1451 7th StMacArthur Station
555 40th StParks & Nature
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard