Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Shanghai Restaurant
930 Webster StAmazing soup dumpling for outrageously low prices.
As much as you may hate yourself after eating here, it's some of the best fried chicken and fries in the area.
19 locals recommend
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
599 Divisadero StAs much as you may hate yourself after eating here, it's some of the best fried chicken and fries in the area.
Absolutely some of the best Vietnamese food in the area with stellar steamed fish, salt and pepper shrimp and calamari.
27 locals recommend
Le Cheval
1007 Clay StAbsolutely some of the best Vietnamese food in the area with stellar steamed fish, salt and pepper shrimp and calamari.
Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 BroadwayGreat cafe with wi-fi nearby that is open late.
This dog friendly restaurant with delicious pizzas has a cozy patio with a fireplace overlooking the harbor.
42 locals recommend
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StThis dog friendly restaurant with delicious pizzas has a cozy patio with a fireplace overlooking the harbor.
Our favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. Get their hand cut noodles, it's definitely worth the extra dollar.
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StOur favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. Get their hand cut noodles, it's definitely worth the extra dollar.
Duende
468 19th StGreat and affordable tapas + nice atmosphere.
Go here for coffee. They have a free public discussion and cupping of their coffees at the Oakland Roastery every Tuesday and Sunday at 2 p.m
173 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StGo here for coffee. They have a free public discussion and cupping of their coffees at the Oakland Roastery every Tuesday and Sunday at 2 p.m
Drinks & Nightlife
Very cool and casual Belgian ale house with a wide-selection of domestic and import ales - Belgian and IPAs - with a great snacks and meal menu.
86 locals recommend
The Trappist
460 8th StVery cool and casual Belgian ale house with a wide-selection of domestic and import ales - Belgian and IPAs - with a great snacks and meal menu.
This place has an indoor bocce court and delicious bone marrow on jars. It can be a little loud, but worth a stop for a quick bite, a drink and a game before moving on.
79 locals recommend
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveThis place has an indoor bocce court and delicious bone marrow on jars. It can be a little loud, but worth a stop for a quick bite, a drink and a game before moving on.
Room 389
389 Grand AvePerfect for a happy hour pit-stop when walking around the lake.
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveGreat for brunch with bottomless mimosas.
Old and charming bar with great outdoor seating. Dog friendly and good views.
61 locals recommend
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetOld and charming bar with great outdoor seating. Dog friendly and good views.
Sightseeing
On Saturday morning, take the ferry over to San Francisco from Jack London Square in Oakland and visit the Farmers Market.
The Farmers Market in Jack London Square is on Sundays.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
On Saturday morning, take the ferry over to San Francisco from Jack London Square in Oakland and visit the Farmers Market.
The Farmers Market in Jack London Square is on Sundays.
Walking around the lake takes about an hour and is a really nice on a sunny day.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardWalking around the lake takes about an hour and is a really nice on a sunny day.
Everything Else
Barefoot Movement
1919 Market StA nice yoga studio with $12 drop-in classes 7 days a week.
Shopping
Seen the movie Up? The ice cream store at the end is a real place, and it's here in Oakland. The ice cream is delicious.
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveSeen the movie Up? The ice cream store at the end is a real place, and it's here in Oakland. The ice cream is delicious.