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1. Yoshi's Oakland
4.7
Exceptional(8353)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Oakland
Booked 43 times today
Yoshi's has served Japan's best traditional dishes to Bay Area patrons since 1972. The menu highlights artfully arranged sushi, fresh grilled seafood, classic Japanese dishes, and vegetarian fare. Patrons can kick off their shoes in the traditional Japanese tatami seating or dine at tables. Expert sushi chefs create sushi and sashimi to order either in the restaurant or in the jazz house. Start the evening in the cocktail lounge before dinner or have a nightcap after taking in a show in the jazz house.
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2. Trabocco
4.8
Exceptional(3532)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Alameda
Booked 39 times today
Chef-owner, Giuseppe Naccarelli presents a seasonally inspired menu of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, influenced by the cuisine of his native region of Abruzzo. A Trabocco is a unique fishing pier found along the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. Architect and Designer Lev Weisbach of Weisbach Architecture|Design was inspired by the beautiful Trabocchi of Abruzzo when he created his spectacular design. With its reclaimed wood ceilings, dramatic copper encased fireplace, and modern bar Trabocco is warm and welcoming yet strikingly dramatic and modern.
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3. Ceron Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(603)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / American • Alameda
Booked 5 times today
Ceron Kitchen is the manifestation of the life long dream of Vicente Ceron. Vicente has had a desire to own a restaurant for as long as he could remember. After years of hard work and success as the owner of construction companies, he is finally realizing his dream. Vicente became friends with Ceron Kitchen Executive Chef Juan Jaquez and their relationship has led them to opening Ceron Kitchen, together. Chef Jaquez has worked in several reputable restaurants throughout the Bay Area as a line cook and head chef. Chef Jaquez presents his take on New American Cuisine at Ceron Kitchen. Chef Jaquez will feature Dinner to begin and will later introduce Brunch and Lunch menus. All will offer combinations of seafood and prime steaks along with his signature octopus dishes. Ceron Kitchen is located on the Westside of Alameda on Webster Street, nearby the old Alameda Navy Base. Vicente Ceron is currently building the campus for space rocket company Astra, just down the street.
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4. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
4.9
Exceptional(510)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 24 times today
Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.
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5. Commis Dining Room
4.9
Exceptional(1228)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 4 times today
Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.
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6. Popoca
4.8
Exceptional(44)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Oakland
Booked 15 times today
Popoca is a Salvadoran-inspired restaurant in the heart of Oakland. Popoca means “to emit smoke” in Nawat, the language of native people of El Salvador who stoked wood fires to prepare food over a comal for their families. Revered as more than just a means of cooking, smoke represents a prayer or offering to the spirits.Popoca is a mix of heritage and play. Our food is driven by preserving past, creating something new and uniquely Oakland. After years of pop-ups, Popoca has its own digs in the Old Oakland neighborhood, where the pupusas, chicken with fermented pineapple sauce, and other Cali-Salvadoran specialties are happily devoured.
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7. Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge
4.9
Exceptional(427)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Alameda
Booked 6 times today
AboutForbidden Island Tiki Lounge is a tropical vacation spot right in the middle of your hometown! Serving award-winning, world famous classic and exotic cocktails along with many original recipes, along with some tasty snacks, Forbidden Island is a retro-oasis in the desert of your busy modern day! Now open indoors (seated capacity only) as well as outdoors in our Tiki Garden/ Patio, 7 days a week. * Please note that all reservations are limited to 90 minutes for groups of 1-3 and 2 hours for groups of 4-8.
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8. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Oakland
4.6
Exceptional(212)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Berkeley and Portland.
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9. Burdell
4.5
Awesome(198)
Price: Very Expensive
• Soul food • Oakland
Booked 23 times today
Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.
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10. MUA
4.5
Awesome(1395)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 16 times today
MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

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  • Daniel
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had a wonderful time and the service was amazing. Cannot wait to come back. Best tiki bar in the bay!
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    Forbidden Island Tiki LoungePrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Alameda
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    4.9
  • FoleysFeast
    San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I work in a restaurant which is Italian as well, I have never had a bad experience at Trabacco, first class all the way family-owned and run. Everyone should dine there at least once if not more. A definite gem in Alameda
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    TraboccoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Alameda
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    4.8
  • JackVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always fun to visit MUA! It’s got the busy, eclectic, city vibe, delicious dishes and great service. Guac, calamari for starters and the mains: soft shelled crab po’boy, burger, salmon, fried chicken. Everyone at the table enjoyed their choices. See you soon MUA!
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    MUAPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
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    4.5
  • Mike
    California Central Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food and service was spot on…. Great vibe, wonderful atmosphere. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Definitely worth exploring more when the live music comes back next month.
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    Bardo Lounge & Supper ClubPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
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    4.9
  • RogerVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    Ceron Kitchen has lived up to their reputations of the best restaurant in the island of Alameda. On Valentine's Day the owner Vicente Ceron gave individual long stem roses to all the ladies. Classy touch!👏 Chef Juan Jaquez is creative, innovation with some old school techniques. The owner Vincente Ceron is a hands on operator. Our waiter Jesus was professional, courteous and details-oriented. Recommend: calamari fritto, jumbo garlic prawns, Dungeness crab & brokaw avocado, Tomahaw steak for 2. For dessert: Paris brest, creme brulee
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    Ceron KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• French / American• Alameda
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    4.4

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