Award-winning

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.9

510 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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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Location
3343 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-2305
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(510) 836-8737
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Fairly easy street parking and a public lot a short block away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Amol Thanky

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Experiences

Dinner Party Menu
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Dining with friends? You can't go wrong with our family style Dinner Party Menu. We include an array of house selected apps, mains and desserts from our current seasonal menu. All dishes are meant to be shared among your whole group. Sample a little or a lot of whatever meets your fancy! It's a great way to dine and depending on the night, Chef Amol might stop by your table for a little visit! Food cost is $75/pp and does not include beverages. 20% gratuity and tax will be added to the check.
Dinner & Jazz w/Eric Swinderman Trio
Mar 18, 2025 only
Join us for a tasteful evening of Dinner & Jazz with the Erik Swinderman Trio featuring Erik Swinderman on guitar, Ruth Davies on bass and Jack Dorsey on drums. These talented Bay Area favorites will be bringing the cool from 6- 9pm.

Popular dishes

FriesUS$8.00
roasted garlic aioli
Pickled Seasonal VegUS$8.00
house ranch
Potato PaveUS$14.00
smoked salmon, chive creme fraiche, truffle caviar (3 pieces)
Lamb FrittersUS$16.00
braised lamb, house garam masala, cucumber radish yogurt, pickled red onion, curry leaf oil (3 pcs)
Crispy PolentaUS$13.00
coconut milk, yam, carrot tahini puree, green papaya, cashew, lime, chili
Parsnip & Apple SoupUS$12.00
brie croutons, arugula oil
Chicken Liver MousseUS$16.00
rhubarb & raspberry jam, grilled local bread
Winter SaladUS$15.00
chicories, arugula, kiwi, golden beets, shiso, candied almonds, pickled grapes, miso vinaigrette
Oakland CaesarUS$14.00
little gems, shaved radish, baby tomato, soft quail egg, avocado caesar dressing, fried capers

Supper

RisottoUS$32.00
sweet potato puree, coconut milk, kale sprouts, arugula, turnips, rosemary, fingerling potato chips, pickled garlic
Handmade FettuccineUS$35.00
braised mushroom bolognese, kabocha squash, parmigiano, sage
Garam Masala-Crustetd Petrole SoleUS$44.00
roasted cauliflower, cauliflower puree, spinach sauteed with ginger, topped with cashews, toasted coconut, cilantro & curry leaves (gf)
12 oz. Bone-In Pork ChopUS$45.00
apple brandy jus, white bean cassoulet with bacon, andouille & duck confit, roasted baby turnips, celery leaves, pickled apple
12 oz. Grilled RibeyeUS$60.00
cognac jus, roasted baby potato with garlic and herbs, roasted broccolini, pickled fresno chilis
Bardo Burger
chuck-brisket blend, smoked cheddar, carmelized onions, house pickle, roasted garlic aioli, fries
- 6ozUS$19.00

Dinner Party

Dinner Party
Chef's choice of appetizers, entrees and dessert from our menu, along with a few extra goodies, all served family style. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Best for parties of 4 or more
- ppUS$75.00

What 510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Contemporary American
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Contemporary American

Review summary

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Bardo Lounge & Supper Club impresses with its "beautiful mid-century decor" and "wonderful ambience." Guests rave about "great cocktails" and "excellent service," often highlighting the "creative and delicious" menu items. While some mention noise levels, the "lounge vibe" and "attentive staff" make it a favorite for romantic dinners and special occasions.

510 Reviews

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Anirudh
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, ambience,food and service. We will go again. The cocktails are also very well made.
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Mike
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Denise
Palm Springs2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent- great food, service and ambience
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Melissa
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such an amazing time! We ordered the Dinner Party Menu, and it was a perfect mix of everything. All of the food was absolutely delicious, and we scraped every single plate. We also really enjoyed sitting at the bar, and Anthony, the bartender made us some fantastic drinks based on our preferences and what we were eating,
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Alex
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely time sitting at the bar! Flavor was unreal and portions were surprisingly large!!
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Andrea
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good time for our valentines dinner. I love the ambiance.
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William
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table was ready early — hostess & team were very attentive; each course was flavorful and rich;
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Aida
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is screaming good, from the shareables to the mains. The wait staff is on it; they know the menu, so if you have questions ask, want a recommendation ask. It’s a small menu all of which is done well. Oh & do not forget the dessert, amazing, scrumptious must leave room for. New favorite place!
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TJ
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bardo is excellent; on par with some of the best culinary experiences in Sonoma, Napa, and even Cafe Chez Panise. The food is exceptionally fresh and well crafted. It's good value for what you get. The drinks are pricey.
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William VIP
San Francisco35 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Did the chef’s choice menu this time and some items were excellent but the pasta dish was uneventful and the ribeye was under seasoned.
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FAQs

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 836-8737.

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club is rated 4.9 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.