Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Not just because Anthony Bourdain (RIP) said it was the best fried chicken he had ever tasted, but because the food IS outstanding and the vibe transports you to the tropics. Order the, creole salad, fried chicken and creole doughnuts. And if you're a cocktail drinker, ask for the drum & bass.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Miss Ollie's
901 Washington StNot just because Anthony Bourdain (RIP) said it was the best fried chicken he had ever tasted, but because the food IS outstanding and the vibe transports you to the tropics. Order the, creole salad, fried chicken and creole doughnuts. And if you're a cocktail drinker, ask for the drum & bass.
Because it's slightly different from the normal Thai menu. Try the panko fish or the seabass. Actually everything is good!
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Summer Summer Thai Eatery
5885 Hollis StBecause it's slightly different from the normal Thai menu. Try the panko fish or the seabass. Actually everything is good!
Their hours have changed a bit so best to check their website. But these are the best waffles I've eaten (cornmeal, which makes them lighter and flakey).
http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/
109 yerel halk öneriyor
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayTheir hours have changed a bit so best to check their website. But these are the best waffles I've eaten (cornmeal, which makes them lighter and flakey).
http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrHappy hour on the lake!
They are one of the tasty food, late night spots. Korean BBQ just as you expect it.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Dan Sung Sa Restaurant
2775 Telegraph AveThey are one of the tasty food, late night spots. Korean BBQ just as you expect it.
Shopping
Many of the popular shopping mall stores can be found here. As well as a large AMC theater.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Bay Street
Bay StreetMany of the popular shopping mall stores can be found here. As well as a large AMC theater.
3 quick train stops away in SF. Everything you expect is there + another large multi-theater cinema.
402 yerel halk öneriyor
Westfield San Francisco Merkezi
865 Market St3 quick train stops away in SF. Everything you expect is there + another large multi-theater cinema.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveOne of the best grocery stores in the bay! From bulk foods to a huge variety of produce, to healthy beauty products to beautiful fresh flowers, this is a one stop shop.
371 yerel halk öneriyor
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveOne of the best grocery stores in the bay! From bulk foods to a huge variety of produce, to healthy beauty products to beautiful fresh flowers, this is a one stop shop.
Arts & Culture
Friday nights at Oakland Museum. Food trucks and music and free admission to the main portion of museum. Small fee for special exhibits.
547 yerel halk öneriyor
Kaliforniya Oakland Müzesi
1000 Oak St Friday nights at Oakland Museum. Food trucks and music and free admission to the main portion of museum. Small fee for special exhibits.
Getting Around
West Oakland station
1451 7th StMacArthur Station
555 40th StDrinks & Nightlife
Cocktails and bites are delicious. Crowd is mixed all around. Typically there is no cover to chill down stairs and have drinks & food. And upstairs events include karaoke, dj nights and various performers. My favorite drink is the DJ Rita.
56 yerel halk öneriyor
Starline Social Club
2236 Martin Luther King Jr WayCocktails and bites are delicious. Crowd is mixed all around. Typically there is no cover to chill down stairs and have drinks & food. And upstairs events include karaoke, dj nights and various performers. My favorite drink is the DJ Rita.
Parks & Nature
Lake Merritt Amfitiyatro
Lake Merritt BoulevardJoaquin Miller Parkı
3300 Joaquin Miller Rd