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    Au Lounge

    4.1 (59 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Chicken wing shrimp combo with Mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts
    Tameika M.

    Food was great and atmosphere was amazing. I stumbled across this place I thought it was a hookah lounge and before Covid it was. Hookah isn't served anymore but the food and vibes are very much present. The 90s playlist was everything if hookah was back this place would be perfect wh open air feel.

    Not sure if they still serve this - Surf & turf over garlic noodles
    Toni R.

    This is my #1 GO-TO spot whenever I come to OAKLAND. The lounge setting has an upscale with an AT-HOME feel. The service is A1 bc of the love Chef Smelly puts into the food. Depending on the day, it's best to make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Either way, you won't leave disappointed. The delightful staff I've encountered has been his wife, hilarious son, dope ass security, and daughter whip'n up the tasty desserts. (I have YET to try) If you're a foodie like me, its best to ck out their social media page. They have delicious items on the low. Holla plates. Only when posted tho. The most recent visit was 5 Sept 24. Surprised I never left a review until now. I will be back.

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    Wanda R.

    Great service really amazing atmosphere on this hot day. Please have grace with people in the back in the kitchen because it is truly a scorching day and probably will be for the next couple weeks.

    Birthday party at AU lounge for little cousin
    Elisha A.

    Located in the end corner of 25th and Broadway is the nice AU lounge. Comfortable and close. Eclectic crowd and a great selection of music, art and good drinks for decent prices; stronger if you tip your bartender (wink). Parking is ok on the street, not too far of a walk. Private parties and events allowed with proper consultation.

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    Pearl B.

    Enjoy this place , started coming here a few years ago for a friend's birthday party and had a great time . Freindly staff , sanitizer available, sanitizing between customers. Best cocktails Also Delicious food via chef smelly . Fun atmosphere and great staff .

    Cosmopolitan
    Shayla B.

    A side of me likes to think that the partier in me has fully retired. But I learned quickly the other night, that this part of me will never die. It just becomes a different type of party as you get older. I thought I would never end up at a club again. And there we were, sweating like pigs on the dance floor as we danced our asses off. I would like to thank Au Lounge for helping me rediscover my love for dancing again. Sooooo basically.... this place is LIT! Straight FIYAAAAH! Hoppin', jumpin', crackin'; whatever verb that evokes happiness. Loved it to pieces! When we first arrived, you could hear the crickets chirping in the background. I had been here before in the past some years ago and never remembered it being so empty. That's when I realized that it wasn't even 10 yet. We sat at the bar and decided to order a few drinks. I had a Tequila Sunrise and a Cosmopolitan, both of which were potently delicious and cheap! Gotta love those good ol' bar dranks! The bartenders were wonderful. They also gave us shots of... ???? Well, whatever the hell it was; it was the smoothest friggin' alcohol that has probably ever lived. One might call this concoction a "creeper" of sorts because it basically tasted like lemonade but had the effects of patron. Now I'm wishing that I remembered what it was. By 11, this place was pretty packed. We b-lined it to the dance floor and threw DOWN! I'm sure I cut a few rugs up in there. My entire face was wet from all of the sweat dripping down! I literally felt like I had just spent 2 hours working out in the gym afterward. But it was so effing FUN! The DJ was seriously jammin'! He was spinning a mix of Caribbean, Afro-Caribbean, and West African hits. I felt like I was dancing for hours on end! We seriously had such an amazing time here. The crowd was so fun and hype. I loved that they kept one of the large windows open so that some fresh air could get in. You know how hot it can get once you start dancing with a crowd of people. Even though it was packed, it wasn't overly crowded and we could still move around comfortably. I hate when places are shoulder to shoulder. It just kills the mood instantly for me. Since we got in before 11, we didn't have to pay a cover charge. But, I think it's $5 or $10? Honestly, if I was coming to dance, I wouldn't have any problems paying it because the vibe is great and the DJ was on point. Some nights they have live performances here. It's a pretty nice space for live music and dancing. We didn't plan on coming here initially, but it was really the highlight of our night. I would highly recommend it if you're looking for a fun spot to dance.

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    Brenton E.

    The ambiance is nice, as is a restaurant that transforms into a nightclub/lounge after hours. My family attended the restaurant, and i must say it is really nice, quaint, and very intimate. We texted ahead of time for availability, and were promptly responded to. While it is a little pricey, the food was Great. The customer service, is where it is. As I've complimented everything up until this point, I sing praises on the service. Quick seating, all done with a welcome greeting and a smile, and EVERYONE is helpful. My only qualm about this place is, ‍ they didn't have the chicken waffle cheesecake I saw advertised online. BUT IT IS COMING. All in all, a great experience, in a great location, with delicious food, how can they not WIN WIN WIN NO MATTER WHAT!

    Waiting for the food coma.

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    2 months ago

    The food and service was great. I'm definitely going back soon. We were a large group and everything was great.

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    6 months ago

    It's always a vibe here. Great food. Great energy and the customer service is A1. Happy New Year.

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    Food is Amazing & Always accommodating when frequent in their restaurant I highly recommend for you to try them and give them your review

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    3 years ago

    Had a great time at Au Lounge. Nice ambience, great music, and good service. Thanks for a great time!

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    Excellent food excellent service good atmosphere enjoyed my Dining experience with AU

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    5 years ago

    Great owners Great music the African Diaspora meets here. A woman friendly and safe spot. Experience "Coming to Africa" Oak-Town style

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    4 years ago

    Chef Smelly Is Hands Down The Best Seafood Chef in The Entire Bay & Great Customer Service!!!

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    Ask the Community - Au Lounge

    What are the actual days/hours you're open and how do we order food? Haven't been able to get in touch with anyone on multiple days I tried calling. Don't have Instagram.

    Do you have to be 21 years old to get in?

    Yes

    What type of music is played on Saturdays?

    From reading a handful of reviews, yelpers reported they play dancehall on Saturday's! Hope this helps

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    Viridian, you stole the show this month! This was my first time coming back to Viridian after about…read morea decade, and we were not disappointed. Such a beautiful interior space vibrant in celebration for AAPI Heritage month, and a super fun cocktail menu that was the perfect post-meal moment (both photo-worthy and tastebuds approved). We also noticed they have a cool food menu too filled with yummy and innovative dishes like Cheesy Char Siu Tots, Szechuan Salt & Pepper Wings, Korean Fried Mapo Tofu, BBQ Char Siu Ribs, and more. They also have nice swag ~ we took home a hat that resembled a Kirkland hat that spelled out "Oakland Viridian" (IYKYK). Drink-wise we ordered the Soy Sauce Old Fashioned and the Café Sua Daddy, which essentially is an espresso martini with a fun twist with black sesame and an egg cream foam. Both drinks were outstanding and presentation was beyond..I wished we could have stayed for round two, but duty calls! Ride-share and or BART suggested in this area, it's just a bit congested downtown to park. Service was fun, prices fair for the whole experience. Loved it!

    This place is so cute inside it's definitely a cool almost speakeasy vibe. Came an hour after they…read moreopened and it was already getting pretty busy on a Thursday night. Service was really prompt and friendly. The food was great we ordered all the classics such as the tater tots and the cucumbers, and we also got the salt and pepper wings, and the special mapo tofu. Portions are great and it's definitely a lot of food to share. There are also extensive cocktails on the menu running at $16-$20 each, which is expected for the creativity and expert craftsmanship of each cocktail. They have a large number of cocktails that are special and seasonal, and then their classics on the bottom. I don't think you can go wrong with anything that you try and I love that they have Asian fusion options for the cocktails and savory and sweet. I got one of the seasonal cocktails that was passionfruit forward and it had a nice tart crisp taste that I really enjoyed.

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    4.9
    (7 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Date: 2/22/2025. Time: 4:00 PM. 63°. Sunny…read more I was supposed to be at 1701, but they are not opened yet. Thus, I met my friend next door at Space Lounge for drinks. Usually I don't imbibe. I am not much of drinking the Henny. All their cocktails have exactly that. The only one that looked appealing to me was the expresso martini. The service could be a little more attentive. My friend and I were the only two people in the lounge at the time. We sat and waited for somebody to come by to ask what would I like to drink. It did not happen; thus, my friend had to go the bar and purchase the expresso martini. The expresso martini was smooth and mellow. The only time I had the Henny was years ago at a Chinese wedding banquet. I added some to the shark fin soup, which enhanced the flavor of the soup. Yes, I enjoyed the expresso martini. The atmosphere of the lounge is one of sophistication and upscale. Comfortable seating all around. Nice place to hang out, do some chillaxin' with friends. Rating: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.

    Super chill spot with hella cool people! Wandered in here with a friend while waiting for a concert…read moreat Fox. So we had a few drinks and chatted it up with Rick. He's super knowledgeable AND passionate about his craft, plus an overall fun person to hangout with. We heard that this spot isn't getting much love these days and just wanna say it's totally worth the visit! You get excellent service, people who love what they do, community and also some bomb a** lumpia if you show up when the lumpia ladies are taking orders! Come thru!

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    Was feeling fancy , they knew what was going on ! Champagne was amazing ! Vibes on vibes baby . Oakland shows the most love
    Was feeling fancy , they knew what was going on ! Champagne was amazing ! Vibes on vibes baby . Oakland shows the most love
    Great hospitality! Drinks were on point
    Great hospitality! Drinks were on point
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    Fluid510

    3.8
    (79 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This review is two years old but never too late! First let me start by thanking Sean and Ritchie…read more Sean spent countless email messages with me ironing out the details. I added additional people and it was no problem. I'm a planner and can be pretty intense with insuring things go as planned without hiccups and of course I had a thousand questions and still, Sean's kindness never wavered. I met Ritchie the day of and he was so welcoming, the way we hugged and chatted you'd think we've met before. My kinda people. Ever sense I've been singing their praises. I've sent many people their way. The entire staff that day was great. The bartenders (see the video for the effects). They did not play with those drinks! The food? Muah! Chef's kiss. EVERYONE enjoyed their food. My party end up being about 10 people and we all almost all ordered different things. My steak and chimichurri sauce, eggs and potatoes was to die for. I still daydream about how the temperature of my steak was so perfect. I let folks try my steak, it was so good some ordered their own-aside from their other order lol I'm over due a visit. I pray my next experience is as well as the first.

    So here's my update on this absolute dumpster fire of an establishment from Friday, March 20…read more I came in, ordered ONE margarita, and within about five minutes, the bartender was physically fighting with a drunk patron and trying to choke them out while the security guard stood there being completely useless. Truly incredible to watch a place be that understaffed, unprofessional, and unsafe all at once. But wait, it gets worse. After I already left a review about being caught in the middle of their little bar brawl, these geniuses charged my card AGAIN for $52.92 after I had already left. For what exactly? The drinks from the drunk people THEY were over-serving before the fight broke out? Because it definitely wasn't mine. Let me be very clear: I walked in. I ordered ONE drink. A margarita. That's it. So somehow I got front row seats to a bartender throwing hands, security doing absolutely nothing, and then got charged like I sponsored the chaos. This place is a joke. Unsafe, sloppy, and apparently so incompetent they can't even charge the right customer after turning the bar into a live-action WWE event. If you enjoy being overcharged, caught in the middle of violence, and watching staff behave worse than the intoxicated customers, this might be your spot. Easy 1 star. Honestly, zero if I could. 3.24.26 I now have to dispute a charge that never should have been on my card in the first place. This place somehow managed to turn an already awful experience into an even bigger mess by fraudulently charging me $52.92 after everything that happened. I am beyond irritated. At this point, if I have to press charges against the bartender for charging my card without authorization, I will absolutely do it. The level of incompetence and unprofessionalism here is unreal. Not only was I subjected to chaos, but now I'm wasting my time cleaning up a problem THEY created

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