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A great spot! They have a dog friendly patio out back and a large beer selection. Come in and order food from the kitchen window and drinks at the bar, they'll bring your food out to you when it's ready. Friendly staff at the bar and at the kitchen.
Stopped in for USA Fifa game food was excellent and super fast plus great service. Win win all the way around. Will definitely be back to eat again !!!!
My last visit to Cato's was a midweek lunch which seemed odd to me. I think I'd be more likely to come back for a beer and dinner. Service was quick and friendly (order at counter- food and bar are separate). The setting and seating are just fine. Nothing great or bad. My lemongrass tofu bahn mi bread was too soft, instead of chewy with a crusty outside. The veggies inside didn't hit the mark with the pickled flavors. The tofu was crispy on the outside and soft inside (perfectly prepared) but didn't taste like lemongrass. However, it's bar fare so I appreciated the variety. The side salad was great with yummy dressing. Other items we ordered, and liked, were the Obama sandwich (no explanation for its name), Retro burger, fish and chips and quesadilla. Almost all were big enough to bring home leftovers if you cut it in half.
Love Catos. Come here from time to time since 2016! Always welcoming and friendly and no hassle place! Burgers, sandos, pizza are some favorites we love to share. And great beer always!
The margarita pizza is so delishouness!! Very cool vibe inside too. Got the Obama another time az well and it was pretty scrumptious
3.5 stars, rounding up. Cato's has a really decent American pub menu, but no table service. You figure out what you want, and go up to a window to order it. You order your drinks from the bar. I'm not sure why I tipped for the food, but oh well. The Wife and I stopped by, and I ordered a Belgian triple, while we shared the nachos. They were very yummy, especially adding the jalapenos that I got in the side. Could have used some additional cheese, but with no protein added, it was hardy. I also enjoyed the decor, with an interesting mishmash of historic presidential photos on the wall near us. It hit the spot, in summary.
Came here to meet a friend after work. We ordered hot wings and French fries for snacks. They were both good. I had the hop riot IPA, it's was very good. My friend had a red ale and a Pilsner. Everything was good, service was friendly and attentive. Order your drinks at the bar. Order food at the counter in the rear corner of the restaurant of the space. They brought the food out quickly. We'll be back next time we're in the neighborhood. Cheers
So, whenever we have the opportunity to be anywhere near Cato's, we take advantage of it. Today I had their pozole. Omg. Perfectly seasoned (I like spicy). The best I've ever had. My husband had the impossible burger, added cheddar. He gives it an 8/10, only because he prefers a different kind of bun. As always, the beer selection is outstanding. The service is engaging (if we lived closer, we'd hang out here. Really nice staff). So glad that we happened on this comfortable, local hangout. You'll feel welcome here.
Came here earlier tonight for a happy hour with a bunch of 10+ coworkers around 5-6pm, and I was pleasantly surprised and bummed I didn't find this place sooner! We got 2 pitchers of ciders, a pitcher of pilsner, 2 pizzas, and a bunch of apps to share (nachos, sweet potato fries, garlic fries, spicy buffalo wings, etc). Sat in the back patio area outside just for breathing room and space. Pros: - Great location for an after-work happy hour, especially if you work near Piedmont. Quick walk away from the Kaiser hospital buildings, with both an indoor and outdoor space. We chose the outdoor area that had umbrellas and heating lamps and 6-7 tables to easily share food - Fantastic delicious pizza! The vegetarian one with feta was sooo good and slices were surprisingly huge. Another sausage one we had was very delicious as well - Impressively good bar food - the garlic fries and sweet potato fries were very addicting, would opt for these instead of the nachos if you can. I definitely ended up overeating because everything tasted better than I thought it would! - casual atmosphere - self serve water available inside - All the servers were really nice and efficient Cons: - parking can be tricky around this area, it was honestly easiest for me to uber home after
Cato's has become one of my go to hangouts with buddies. From the chill atmosphere to the delicious food and drink options, there's something for everyone here. And the staff are always patient and kind. Recently I enjoyed the homemade falafel based burger and their elderberry infused cider. Each entree can be customized based on any food related allergies. I've enjoyed all of their pizza selections in the past. And there's always SO many good beer, wine, and cider choices here. Whether dining on the outside patio in the summer or indoors to stay cozy during the chillier months, Cato's is the kind of place to enjoy any season.
Great beer menu, solid pub style food and family friendly! They have a kids menu and the back patio had other families with young kids on our recent visit. Been here numerous times for the beer but on our recent trip we sat in the outdoor patio, mostly shaded in the evening and I got the retroburger and nachos and pretzel. Just an easy chill place to hang out
Friendly for all ages with live music going on Sundays. We came here solely for their fish and chips. It was an ASMR experience cuz the batter was hella crispy. It was actually a bit too hard and way too crispy for me. It really boil down to preferences. The overall flavor was okay, but some bites were a bit salty compared to others. I'm not a fan of coleslaws but they make a really good one here! They have a lot of rotating beers on tap. Would love to try some next time!
I love me some Cato's. Apparently they have cool stuff like trivia nights and live music but I'm not cool enough to do any of that, I just come for lunch. But it's a good lunch. They have good burgers, nice pastrami sandwiches and pastrami Rachel, occasionally they have some semblance of Chicago beef. And +2 stars for having some innumerable number of beers on tap, always including Pliny the Elder..
6 days ago
It was OK. Nothing spectacular. Grabbed lunch solo. Tried the 2 piece pizza for $8. Price was right. Pizza looked delicious..had little flavor. Like even with the parmesean added, it still waa pretty bland for a slice a pizza. Oddly not even the pepperoni had much flavor. Customer service was OK. The bar itself is a bit dark, but clearly this is a cool neighborhood spot to grab a drink. read more
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Cara D.
Tamika, thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback about…
2 months ago
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Cara D.
Thank you for the kind review, Rochelle! We appreciate knowing who on…
A great spot! They have a dog friendly patio out back and a large beer selection. Come in and order food from the kitchen window and drinks at the bar, they'll bring your food out to you when it's ready. Friendly staff at the bar and at the kitchen. read more
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Cara D.
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your…
3 months ago
Stopped in for USA Fifa game food was excellent and super fast plus great service. Win win all the way around. Will definitely be back to eat again !!!! read more
My last visit to Cato's was a midweek lunch which seemed odd to me. I think I'd be more likely to come back for a beer and dinner. Service was quick and friendly (order at counter- food and bar are separate). The setting and seating are just fine. Nothing great or bad. My lemongrass tofu bahn mi bread was too soft, instead of chewy with a crusty outside. The veggies inside didn't hit the mark with the pickled flavors. The tofu was crispy on the outside and soft inside (perfectly prepared) but didn't taste like lemongrass. However, it's bar fare so I appreciated the variety. The side salad was great with yummy dressing. Other items we ordered, and liked, were the Obama sandwich (no explanation for its name), Retro burger, fish and chips and quesadilla. Almost all were big enough to bring home leftovers if you cut it in half. read more
1 year ago
Love Catos. Come here from time to time since 2016! Always welcoming and friendly and no hassle place! Burgers, sandos, pizza are some favorites we love to share. And great beer always! read more
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Mark G.
Thank you very much!
4 months ago
The margarita pizza is so delishouness!! Very cool vibe inside too. Got the Obama another time az well and it was pretty scrumptious read more
3.5 stars, rounding up. Cato's has a really decent American pub menu, but no table service. You figure out what you want, and go up to a window to order it. You order your drinks from the bar. I'm not sure why I tipped for the food, but oh well. The Wife and I stopped by, and I ordered a Belgian triple, while we shared the nachos. They were very yummy, especially adding the jalapenos that I got in the side. Could have used some additional cheese, but with no protein added, it was hardy. I also enjoyed the decor, with an interesting mishmash of historic presidential photos on the wall near us. It hit the spot, in summary. read more
Came here to meet a friend after work. We ordered hot wings and French fries for snacks. They were both good. I had the hop riot IPA, it's was very good. My friend had a red ale and a Pilsner. Everything was good, service was friendly and attentive. Order your drinks at the bar. Order food at the counter in the rear corner of the restaurant of the space. They brought the food out quickly. We'll be back next time we're in the neighborhood. Cheers read more
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Cara D.
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your evening…
So, whenever we have the opportunity to be anywhere near Cato's, we take advantage of it. Today I had their pozole. Omg. Perfectly seasoned (I like spicy). The best I've ever had. My husband had the impossible burger, added cheddar. He gives it an 8/10, only because he prefers a different kind of bun. As always, the beer selection is outstanding. The service is engaging (if we lived closer, we'd hang out here. Really nice staff). So glad that we happened on this comfortable, local hangout. You'll feel welcome here. read more
Came here earlier tonight for a happy hour with a bunch of 10+ coworkers around 5-6pm, and I was pleasantly surprised and bummed I didn't find this place sooner! We got 2 pitchers of ciders, a pitcher of pilsner, 2 pizzas, and a bunch of apps to share (nachos, sweet potato fries, garlic fries, spicy buffalo wings, etc). Sat in the back patio area outside just for breathing room and space. Pros: - Great location for an after-work happy hour, especially if you work near Piedmont. Quick walk away from the Kaiser hospital buildings, with both an indoor and outdoor space. We chose the outdoor area that had umbrellas and heating lamps and 6-7 tables to easily share food - Fantastic delicious pizza! The vegetarian one with feta was sooo good and slices were surprisingly huge. Another sausage one we had was very delicious as well - Impressively good bar food - the garlic fries and sweet potato fries were very addicting, would opt for these instead of the nachos if you can. I definitely ended up overeating because everything tasted better than I thought it would! - casual atmosphere - self serve water available inside - All the servers were really nice and efficient Cons: - parking can be tricky around this area, it was honestly easiest for me to uber home after read more
Cato's has become one of my go to hangouts with buddies. From the chill atmosphere to the delicious food and drink options, there's something for everyone here. And the staff are always patient and kind. Recently I enjoyed the homemade falafel based burger and their elderberry infused cider. Each entree can be customized based on any food related allergies. I've enjoyed all of their pizza selections in the past. And there's always SO many good beer, wine, and cider choices here. Whether dining on the outside patio in the summer or indoors to stay cozy during the chillier months, Cato's is the kind of place to enjoy any season. read more
1 year ago
Great beer menu, solid pub style food and family friendly! They have a kids menu and the back patio had other families with young kids on our recent visit. Been here numerous times for the beer but on our recent trip we sat in the outdoor patio, mostly shaded in the evening and I got the retroburger and nachos and pretzel. Just an easy chill place to hang out read more
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Cara D.
Thank you for the kind review, Daniela! We're so glad you enjoy…
9 months ago
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Cara D.
Anthony, I'm sorry to hear your disappointment regarding our gluten…
Friendly for all ages with live music going on Sundays. We came here solely for their fish and chips. It was an ASMR experience cuz the batter was hella crispy. It was actually a bit too hard and way too crispy for me. It really boil down to preferences. The overall flavor was okay, but some bites were a bit salty compared to others. I'm not a fan of coleslaws but they make a really good one here! They have a lot of rotating beers on tap. Would love to try some next time! read more
I love me some Cato's. Apparently they have cool stuff like trivia nights and live music but I'm not cool enough to do any of that, I just come for lunch. But it's a good lunch. They have good burgers, nice pastrami sandwiches and pastrami Rachel, occasionally they have some semblance of Chicago beef. And +2 stars for having some innumerable number of beers on tap, always including Pliny the Elder.. read more
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Mark G.
Thank you, Marco!
Cato's brings such great memories of late nights on Piedmont Ave., karaoke and trivia moments, and most recently, pizza after labor & delivery! How times are a changin'! I truly think Cato's Ale House is a staple on Piedmont Ave. and Oakland ~ the beer selection is solid and the menu is always evolving. Some of the OG staff still works here as well, which is always a treat! Recently for lunch I tried the Five Spice Chicken Banh Mi (using Mary's chicken) which came on a super fresh Acme French roll, bomb siracha vegan mayo, and pickled vegetables. Did a side Caesar and loved how creamy the dressing was..the perfect lunch combo! Prices are reasonable and other menu favorites are definitely the Cato burger. Would love to try the Fattoush salad, The Town Oakland-style Fried Chicken Sandwich, and their Mac & Cheese. Finding parking can be a bit tricky on the street, but there's plenty of metered parking that sometimes just takes a few drives around the block until spaces open. Cheers, Cato's to many more years ahead! read more
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Simone C.
Thanks for coming back all of these years!
2 months ago
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Cara D.
Hi Harlem. Thank you for telling us about your experience with your…
I had high hopes for this place. Got their special of the day. The porchetta. It was dry and the chimmichuri was lacking. It was all around a waste of $19 with and equally sad salad. The outstanding part of this place is the beer selection, plenty of seating, and DIY silverware, napkins, etc so you don't have to wait on a server. My coworker's burger was good but messy. I'd suggest this place for burgers and chilling with friends fpr game night. read more
11 months ago
First visit...lived nearby for 15 years but the Check Please! Show this week drew us in. Classic brewpub...but with excellent food! Banh Mi Sandwich excellent, pastrami sandwich very good, and the margarita pizza great. One slice was 2 huge ones. Food overall 4.5. Nice, friendly service. A few minor glitches (dressing not on side, pastrami came out 10 minutes after Banh Mi) but they were busy with orders including take out. We'll definitely go back and try the Pliny the Elder next time. read more
2 years ago
This place was great! I was on the lookout for fish and chips and this place got recommended quite a bit so decided to try it out. We happened to be there on the night they had live music and it was packed but the food still came out quick and we had a great time. Loved the sweet potato fries and the mac and cheese, it was so rich and creamy. Unfortunately wouldn't say the fish and chips lived up to my subjective expectations, the breading and tartar sauce wasn't my favorite although the fish itself was cooked perfectly. Overall though I would definitely recommend! read more
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Cara D.
Hi David,…
Food was high quality, fresh, and flavorful. Prices were a dream. Service was top freaking notch! Will definitely be coming back to try more items! We came here in a pinch when service at the establishment down the road was dreadful. A very happy happen upon! Try them out, you won't regret it! read more
Some friends and I hung out on a Friday night for dinner and were easily able to get a table for the group of 5 since we got there somewhat early (5:30). Orders are placed at a counter in the back, and you help yourself to condiments, water, utensils, and what not. Their menu is nicely labeled with the vegan and gluten free items, and prices are similar to most restaurants these days at about $20 for a solid meal. We tried a variety of foods including the nachos, sweet potato fries, wings, and a few banh mi sandwiches and the falafel burger. Most people didn't finish or keep their leftovers though. I liked the falafel burger ($16) which had a nice crunchiness and tangy sauce. Nothing extraordinary but not bad. This seems more like a place to gather for the vibes than for the food. read more
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Cara D.
Thanks for the kind review, Jack!
Came on a Friday after work around 5:30 for dinner and drinks. It was pretty packed inside with a good mix of people and groups. We ended up grabbing drinks and ordering food to eat out on the back patio. Love the friendly vibe, the food was delicious (we had wings and a chicken Caesar salad) and love the dogs of course. Will def be back again. Pros: Friendly staff, good food selection for a bar, certainly good enough for dinner, and drinks. Cons: Parking can be difficult in this area during after work hours and prime nights so walk or ride share if you can. read more
Came here on a whim Friday nite shenanigans Plenty of seating areas available Nice open bar that is well stocked (beer and wine only ) Bartender is nice and efficient Walk up window to order food We got a pizza ($30) Venue is dimly lit Sets the vibe Nicely decorated and vandalized lol but in a tasteful way This is a cool place to hang out Enjoy some good food and wine or beer Pizza was good Came out very hot Crust was crunchy Wine was nice and crisp Friend enjoyed her beer Will definitely consider coming back Parking is hard to find Street parking only read more
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This place Is family friendly pub-like restaurant. Several selections for food choices and beer or tap. Seating is Limited especially during busy hours. You seat your Self-type of place. I would come back here nice hang-out place in Piedmont. read more
The service and ambiance here are top notch. Super down to earth bar that serves such tasty food. So much to chose from on draft/bottled. They also have wine, so it's great for groups with varying taste. The food itself is excellent for being a bar. Recommend the pizza and sandwiches. read more
6 months ago
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Cara D.
Hi Emma, we're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your meal here at…
2 years ago
Very kid and dog friendly place with a great outdoor patio with umbrellas. Nice selection of food and beer and we went on a Sunday evening when they had live music. The kids enjoyed their burger and fries, and the adults enjoyed the fish and chips and Banh Mi sandwich and salad. The beer was good too. You order inside and the food is brought to your table. Self service for condiments and silverware. Very easy going and casual place. We will be back! read more
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3891 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
Piedmont Ave, North Oakland
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Does Cato brew their own beer?
Hi B.H, thanks for the question! No, we do not brew our own beer. We are a taproom that hosts world class craft beer, focusing on breweries in Northern California. We hope to see you in for a pint soon!
Are they doing live music as well? Would be awesome if so! Beer, good food, COVID conscious, and live music to boot!
We once again have live music at Cato's! Wednesday nights @ 6pm and Sunday nights @ 5:30pm. Check out our website catosalehouse.com for the full calendar of bands and events.
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