Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Great Cuban restaurant and epic Happy Hour w/50% off on appetizers. Please see Guidebook for my Flat, for much more extensive details on the area. There is a TON to do in the area! canaoakland.com
54 locals recommend
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveGreat Cuban restaurant and epic Happy Hour w/50% off on appetizers. Please see Guidebook for my Flat, for much more extensive details on the area. There is a TON to do in the area! canaoakland.com
Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
77 locals recommend
Penrose
3311 Grand AveStylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area
18 locals recommend
Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont AveThere's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and very tasty.
121 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore AveSuper high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and very tasty.
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
48 locals recommend
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore AveExactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
15 locals recommend
Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore AveCasual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
17 locals recommend
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore AveIf you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrFantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
Mediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
6 locals recommend
Mezze Restaurant & Bar
3407 Lakeshore AveMediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StThe best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
19 locals recommend
Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster StEpic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
6 locals recommend
Amba
6464 Moraga AveGourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
121 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore AveSuper high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
12 locals recommend
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand AveLike Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park AveExcellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.
Arts & Culture
Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
59 locals recommend
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveAnother great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StGreat museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
Entertainment & Activities
Yet another great park with jungle gym, basketball courts, excellent track, and soccer field
Piedmont Sports Field (Hampton Field)
401 Hampton RdYet another great park with jungle gym, basketball courts, excellent track, and soccer field
Sightseeing
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue AveGo sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!
Essentials
Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGreat Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...