Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
A nearby favorite for live jazz and open flame cooking. Excellent food a cocktails.
77 locals recommend
Penrose
3311 Grand AveA nearby favorite for live jazz and open flame cooking. Excellent food a cocktails.
Another Charlie Hallowell creation-- great thin crust pizza's and a hip coffee bar.
194 locals recommend
Sister
3308 Grand AveAnother Charlie Hallowell creation-- great thin crust pizza's and a hip coffee bar.
My favorite sushi bar in the bay area, and just around the corner.
27 locals recommend
Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand AveMy favorite sushi bar in the bay area, and just around the corner.
Camino
3917 Grand AveMenu changes daily, but interesting food cooked on an open fire.
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave A worker owned bakery-- get your morning patisserie fix here.
Michel Bistro
3343 Lakeshore AvenueGreat Lamb burgers here!
Spanish and North African cuisine started by a Top Chef contestant-- try the Bomba (Paella).
73 locals recommend
Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore AveSpanish and North African cuisine started by a Top Chef contestant-- try the Bomba (Paella).
Good steaks and excellent cocktails at the friendly neighborhood bar, restaurant.
58 locals recommend
Sidebar
542 Grand AveGood steaks and excellent cocktails at the friendly neighborhood bar, restaurant.
Camber
Great Burmese food here.
Drinks & Nightlife
A karaoke piano bar that's has the same piano player since 1961. The bar has been there since the 1920's. A must see.
60 locals recommend
The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand AveA karaoke piano bar that's has the same piano player since 1961. The bar has been there since the 1920's. A must see.
Everything Else
Walden Pond Books
3316 Grand AveA great independent bookstore!
USPS Carrier Annex
577 W Grand AvePost Office near by if you need it.