The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Bay Area | Oakland

1. • Burdell 83

   • Retro Californian Soul Food Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Geoff Davis | Nominee

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #1

   
   

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   • 4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Commis 83

   • Serene Asian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

   2. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top Oakland Restaurants

   
   

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   • 3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Sun Moon Studio 78

   • Farmer/Producer-Driven Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List 2025

   3. Bon Appétit
      The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025

   
   

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   • 1940 Union St, Unit 21, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Viridian 75

   • Innovative Northern Californian Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 2216 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Fikscue Craft Barbecue 71

   • Electric Texas/Indonesian BBQ Shop
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2024

   2. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2024

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #44

   
   

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   • 1708 Park St, Unit 120, Alameda, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Popoca 68

   • Vibrant Salvadorian Live-Fire Restaurant
   
   

   1. Bon Appétit
      The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

   2. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #5

   3. The Infatuation
      The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

   
   

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   • 906 Washington St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Jo's Modern Thai 68

   • Tropical Thai Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Intu-on Kornnawong | Semifinalist

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top Oakland Restaurants

   
   

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   • 3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Snail Bar 66

   • Seasonal Natural Wine Bar
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #15

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top Oakland Restaurants

   
   

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   • 4935 Shattuck Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Tacos Oscar 66

   • Quirky-Cute Mexican Taco Shop
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. The Infatuation
      The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

   3. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants 2019

   
   

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   • 420 40th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Soba Ichi 66

    • Artisan Japanese Noodle Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #16

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2311 Magnolia St, Unit A, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Mama’s Boy Pizza 66

    • Lovely NY-Style Slice Shop
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza Slice USA 2025 | #7

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 15 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Bombera 66

    • Contemporary Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #25

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3459 Champion St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Poppy Bagels 61

    • Authentic California-Style Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #100

    3. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 5004 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Vientian Cafe 58

    • Soulful Lao/Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #95

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3801 Allendale Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Horn Barbecue 55

    • Bold Central Texas/West Coast BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Nominee

    3. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #5

    
    

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    • 464 8th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • The Crown 50

    • Stunning Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, Tim Tran | #4

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 2523 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Daytrip 50

    • Maximalist Californian Fast-Fine Restaurant
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 10 Best New Restaurants 2022

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Finn Stern | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 4316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Friends and Family 48

    • Chill Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bar Program | Semifinalist

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 468 25th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Mama Oakland 45

    • Chic Italian Prix-Fixe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 388 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • El Paisa 45

    • No-Frills Mexican Neighborhood Taqueria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 4610 International Blv, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

21. • FOB Kitchen 43

    • Contemporary Filipino Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #97

    
    

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    • 5179 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Banh Mi Ba Le 40

    • Flavorful Vietnamese Banh Mi Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 1909 International Blvd, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Ming's Tasty Restaurant 38

    • Renowned Chinese Dim Sum Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #89

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 940 Webster St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website

24. • Alem’s Coffee 38

    • Inviting Eritrean/East African Cafe/Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #93

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 5353 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Wahpepah’s Kitchen 30

    • Cozy Native American Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Crystal Wahpepah | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3301 E 12th St, Unit 133, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • The Punchdown 28

    • Upscale New American Wine Bar
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1737 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Bake Sum 25

    • Nostalgic Chinese (Cantonese) Pastry Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024 | Croissubi

    
    

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    • 3249 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Spinning Bones 25

    • Casual Californian/Pacific Rotisserie
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1205 Park St, Alameda, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Millennium Restaurant 25

    • Upscale Vegan Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 5912 College Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Tallboy 25

    • Laid-Back Martini Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 4210 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • Tarts de Feybesse 25

    • Contemporary French Patisserie
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Monique Feybesse | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 324 24th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Wood Tavern 25

    • Rustic American Brasserie
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 6317 College Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Teni East Kitchen 25

    • Cheery Burmese/Californian Cafe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 4015 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Sirene 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 3308 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay

35. • Ain't Normal Café 21

    • Scrumptious Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 5701 College Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Bird & Buffalo 21

    • Colorful Northeastern Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4659 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Parche 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2295 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay

38. • Delage 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 536 9th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay

39. • Belotti 21

    • Modern Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 5403 College Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    • Traditional Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6430 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Bardo Lounge & Supper Club 21

    • Elegant Neighborhood Lounge
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3343 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • The Caffè 21

    • Stunning Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 1120 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Mother Tongue Café 21

    • Playful Coffee Shop/Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 308 41st St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Pomet 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4029 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay

45. • Utzutzu 21

    • Ambitious Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1428 Park St, Alameda, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

46. • Chuan Yu 21

    • Simple Chinese (Sichuan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 388 9th St, Unit 268, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • Aman Cafe 20

    • Specialized Malaysian All-Day Roti Cafe
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 4021 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Mensho 20

    • Authentic Japanese Ramen Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 4258 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • World Famous Hotboys 20

    • Mouthwatering Southern/Nashville Hot Chicken Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 1601 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

50. • Lovely’s 20

    • Unforgettable Smashburger Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 2344 Webster St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

51. • June's Pizza 20

    • Stunning Pizzeria
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 2408 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

52. • Champa Garden 20

    • Beloved Thai/Lao Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 2102 8th Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website

53. • Hesher Pizza 20

    • Metal-Themed Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 206 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • Mägo 20

    • Adventurous Colombian/S. American Tasting
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #38

    
    

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    • 3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • Sfizio 20

    • Cozy Italian Pasta Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 6099 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Cocobreeze Caribbean Restaurant and Bakery 20

    • Joyful Trinadadian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 2370 High St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • Ok's Deli 20

    • Inspired Asian-American Deli
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #32

    
    

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    • 3932 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

58. • Lana's 20

    • Classic Burger Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 517 8th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Cenaduria Elvira 20

    • Traditional Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2829 E Ninth St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Hawking Bird 20

    • Flavorful Southeast Asian Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4901 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • El Tacostao 20

    • Casual Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1327 80th Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

62. • Tacos Mi Reynita 20

    • Casual Mexican Taco Truck
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1360 107th Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

63. • Pucquio 20

    • Elevated Contemporary Peruvian Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 5337 College Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

64. • Mujiri 20

    • Authentic Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6501 San Pablo Ave B, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

65. • Jolly-Jolly Coffee and Kitchen 20

    • Authentic Caribbean/African Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1498 7th St, Unit B, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website

66. • Lucky Three Seven 20

    • Colorful Filipino Street Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 2868 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

67. • Shandong Restaurant 20

    • Cozy Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 328 10th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website

68. • The Salty Pearl 20

    • Fresh Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 550 2nd St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

69. • Smelly’s 20

    • Unfussy Creole Soul Food Spot
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 2430 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

70. • 3 Bottled Fish 18

    • Improvisational Vietnamese Cafe
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #54

    
    

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    • 1924 35th Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • Pena's Bakery 18

    • Celebrated Mexican Bakery/Deli
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #66

    
    

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    • 3355 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

72. • Sequoia Diner 18

    • Quaint Daytime Diner
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #84

    
    

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    • 3719 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram