Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveCoach Sushi
532 Grand AveGreat service, good sushi. They have a bottomless sake special.
Chai Thai Noodles
545 International BoulevardBarlago
550 Grand AveItalian. Dogs allowed in outside seating
Shogun Japanese Sushi & Grill
3417 Grand AveGood Sushi, usually open till midnight, friendly service.
Amazing baked goods and daily pizza that is always veggie and delicious...by the slice, half or whole pie...can bring home half baked to finish here
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveAmazing baked goods and daily pizza that is always veggie and delicious...by the slice, half or whole pie...can bring home half baked to finish here
Drinks & Nightlife
Great large outdoor patio space. Great place to hang on a sunny day or warm evening. Inexpensive drinks. Dog Friendly
52 locals recommend
Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveGreat large outdoor patio space. Great place to hang on a sunny day or warm evening. Inexpensive drinks. Dog Friendly
Great cocktails and friendly staff, small outside area in back. Dog friendly.
26 locals recommend
The Cat House
3255 Lakeshore AvenueGreat cocktails and friendly staff, small outside area in back. Dog friendly.
Friendly neighborhood bar, good cocktails, trivia nights, great Gypsy Trio live music on Monday nights
13 locals recommend
389 Grand Ave
389 Grand AvenueFriendly neighborhood bar, good cocktails, trivia nights, great Gypsy Trio live music on Monday nights
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveWalgreens
2801 Adeline StCVS
3236 Lakeshore AveWhole Foods Market
230 Bay PlSafeway
3747 Grand AveEntertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveGorgeous Art Deco Theatre just over a block away
Getting Around
19th St / Oakland station
1900 Broadway