Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Great happy hour deals, especially on Taco Tuesday. Get a table on the dock overlooking the lake for a romantic night out.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 locals recommend
Great happy hour deals, especially on Taco Tuesday. Get a table on the dock overlooking the lake for a romantic night out.
I'm not even vegetarian but I go to this restaurant, and I've never ordered a single thing I didn't like off this menu.
9 locals recommend
Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant
1301 Franklin St
9 locals recommend
I'm not even vegetarian but I go to this restaurant, and I've never ordered a single thing I didn't like off this menu.
Nowhere else can you get solid Dim Sum for this cheap. Be prepared to wait for a bit on weekends.
Legendary Palace
708 Franklin St
Nowhere else can you get solid Dim Sum for this cheap. Be prepared to wait for a bit on weekends.
Very cool arthouse movie theater that serves food, beer, and wine. Couches instead of theater seats give it a living room feel.
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 locals recommend
Very cool arthouse movie theater that serves food, beer, and wine. Couches instead of theater seats give it a living room feel.
Great after-hours Chinese eatery. One of the only spots in Oakland that stays open after 2am.
6 locals recommend
Shooting Star Cafe
1022 Webster St
6 locals recommend
Great after-hours Chinese eatery. One of the only spots in Oakland that stays open after 2am.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fantastic cocktails and even better food. Located in the historic Oakland Tribune building. Do yourself a favor and order the burger :)
10 locals recommend
Tribune Tavern
401 13th St
10 locals recommend
Fantastic cocktails and even better food. Located in the historic Oakland Tribune building. Do yourself a favor and order the burger :)
Mouth-watering burgers.
14 locals recommend
Umami Burger Oakland
2100 Franklin St
14 locals recommend
Mouth-watering burgers.

Everything Else

Best local bar playing the best hip hop music. Friendly staff, family owned, and beloved by locals.
26 locals recommend
Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph Ave
26 locals recommend
Best local bar playing the best hip hop music. Friendly staff, family owned, and beloved by locals.
Combination shoe store, art gallery, and event space. They always have great events featuring local performers.
SoleSpace
1714 Telegraph Ave
Combination shoe store, art gallery, and event space. They always have great events featuring local performers.
Fridays from 8am-2pm year-round. Great produce, great food, great music.
21 locals recommend
Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th Street
21 locals recommend
Fridays from 8am-2pm year-round. Great produce, great food, great music.