Guidebook for Oakland

E.J. Blumberg
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 localnici recomandă
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park Ave
54 localnici recomandă
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
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 localnici recomandă
Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
77 localnici recomandă
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
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area
18 localnici recomandă
Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont Ave
18 localnici recomandă
There'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 localnici recomandă
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
121 localnici recomandă
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.
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
48 localnici recomandă
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
48 localnici recomandă
Exactly 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 localnici recomandă
Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
15 localnici recomandă
Casual 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 localnici recomandă
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore Ave
17 localnici recomandă
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.
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 localnici recomandă
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 localnici recomandă
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.
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 localnici recomandă
Mezze Restaurant & Bar
3407 Lakeshore Ave
6 localnici recomandă
Mediterranean - 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 localnici recomandă
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
71 localnici recomandă
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.
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 localnici recomandă
Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
19 localnici recomandă
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.
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 localnici recomandă
Amba
6464 Moraga Ave
6 localnici recomandă
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/
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 localnici recomandă
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
121 localnici recomandă
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.
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
12 localnici recomandă
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
12 localnici recomandă
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.
13 localnici recomandă
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Ave
13 localnici recomandă
Excellent 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 localnici recomandă
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
59 localnici recomandă
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/
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 localnici recomandă
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 localnici recomandă
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
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
547 localnici recomandă
Muzeul din Oakland al Californiei
1000 Oak St
547 localnici recomandă
Great 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 Rd
Yet another great park with jungle gym, basketball courts, excellent track, and soccer field

Sightseeing

Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!
26 localnici recomandă
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Ave
26 localnici recomandă
Go 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 localnici recomandă
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 localnici recomandă
Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...