Swan's Market has been a staple in Old Oakland for a long time!!!…read more I used to come here long before my Yelp days quite often. There used to be live music here sometimes (I think there still is, sometimes) and the market has small restaurants and even a place to buy uncooked food, Parking in Old Oakland can be a challenge depending on when you come, But this place has indoor and outdoor seating available, and the vibe here is very Oakland!!

Gotta love the consistency of good places to eat and hang with friends/co workers…read more This is it...a goto spot with good food, variety and many friendly people. If you need somewhere to go, not sure what you want to eat and want options then come to Swans. Most of the eateries are consistent, but a few of them change every few years. All the food is good and they take pride in quality & presentation. Whether you want something sweet, savory, rich or whatever you can find it here. There is indoor/outdoor seating & too many choices not to make this a place to visit.

It's been years since the last time I stopped into this Italian Deli/Sandwich shop. Ratto's has…read moreapparently been around since 1897. They have a modest but solid selection of Italian deli meats (Serrano ham, prosciutto, pancetta, etc), pasta, olive oil, vinegars, and a couple specialty jams (calabrian chile orange, etc) - basically all you'd need for a gourmet charcuterie board meal or snack. Last time I was here, picked ip a bottle of nicely aged balsamic vinegar from Italy, which has lasted me for a couple years. Today, decided to try one of their specialty Italian sandwiches with a shot of expresso on the side... and Mama Mia was the sandwich absolutely amazing! I highly recommend the Jamon Serrano & Manchego sandwich ($14.50). It comes with shaved ribbons of serrano ham, 1/5 inch thick slice of aged manchego cheese, a creamy spread of chevre goat cheese, chopped/marinated artichokes and arugula greens on a crusty/crunchy baguette (between half to a full foot long). I practically finished this within 10 minutes - it was so good! The expresso shot ($3.25) was also a good pairing for me. Loved the aroma, made from nicely dark roasted beans. Inside the venue there's shelves on the back wall, with Italian dry goods, oils, vinegars, jams, etc for sale. Seating indoors is about 5ish tables for 2 or more. Outside sidewalk has a couple tables too. Located on the corner of 9th & Washington St, mostly metered street parking in this area and a small hourly parking lot across the street.

There's nothing that's not delightful about Ratto's. From the friendly staff to the clean layout…read morefor the people watching of the tasty, tasty food, it's all good. Attached in a picture of today's special: a chorizo and manchego sandwich. Delightfully tasty, it was a total morning pick-me-up. Punchy, unexpected flavor, and a good portion. If you find yourself in or near Old Oakland, step on in and enjoy!

food was savory, service was exceptional. and the prices…read morewere very inexpensive. Definitely got bang for my buck.

Delicious, fresh bouncy and velvety noodles! We got the eggplant and minced pork noodles, so silky,…read moresweet and savory, and the chongqing noodle soup, which had a nice Szechuan peppercorn kick to it. Easily going to be one of my new go-to spots!

One of my fav spots in Oakland!…read more Friendly service from Jaden and the food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend the Hamachi Spoons!! This spot is for a casual happy hour with friends or a perfect solo date.

Yelp community, I've failed you. Saucy has been a consistent 5-star for my stomach and it's taken…read moreme this long to make it official. Saucy has been my go-to stop for date nights, girls' nights, business meetings, family/friend celebrations, and solo cravings. The ambiance is modern yet intimate. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Icing on the cake is their amazing staff. Food You have to get at least 1 hamachi spoon to start. The quality beats most sushi spots. SO loves the shaken beef which comes with a yummy salad and rice. Everything here slaps and their sauce game is on point. Drinks Sakeeeeee!! In all forms and various types for all palates. Pro Tips Happy hour is Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Say "hi" to Chef Tony!! Bring good vibes. If you're thinking about coming? Just do it. You won't be disappointed.

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.

4.5 Stars. My friends and I have been meaning to try…read moreViridian out. We finally got to check out Viridian out for Oakland Restaurant Week 2025. Technically, we got to try it out the week after, but they extended their menu for the week after. We came that Sunday evening. Parking can be a bit of a hassle because it is indeed Downtown Oakland. Your whole party has to get the Restaurant Week Menu. So we all got their: Aperitif Cocktail - Tomato Beef or Purely Passion (Non Alcoholic) I got the Purely Passion. Good, nothing to write home about. Umami Tots This was really good! Very Crispy. Chili Cucumbers This one was actually really good. Szechuan Salt and Pepper Wings Good, but maybe too crispy? Wings are always good but this one didn't stand out for me. Mango Sorbet (They changed this from the Apple Sorbet that day) My favorite of the whole night. I usually don't like sorbet but this one was soft and easy to eat and has like a creamy like texture? Trying this made me want to try their other dessert item. We also ordered 2 add ons - the Hojicha Miso Tiramisu and the Korean Mapo Tofu. Hojicha Miso Tiramisu was OK. It contained too much alcohol for all of us and was bitter. Disappointing. I liked the Mapo Tofu! I liked that it was Crispy and that it came with rice. Drinks wise, my friends also got to try the Tomato Beef and White Rabbit. I don't really drink alcohol so I just sipped a bit. Tomato Beef was too alcoholic for me, couldn't really taste the tomato or the beef, but I could see what White Rabbit was going for. Overall, I'm really impressed by the food. I usually think Bar Food isn't very good, but this blew me away. Drinks are OK.

This place is so cute!! My husband and I ordered the picnic charcuterie board and it was the…read moreperfect size for us two. The box was beautifully put together with a lot of care and the flowers were such a cute touch! The cheese is very tasty. We loved it! It would be nice to eat it there at their table or as take out to eat at a park or just at the lake a walk away! We will definitely come back for more. They also have super cute little Knick knacks around the store to purchase and even make a cute gift basket. There's cookbooks, hot sauces, honey, jam, crackers, candles, cute hair clips and cheese related books. They also have cards and candles...perfect for a little birthday gift!! Would definitely come again and recommend others support this business. My impression based on the box I received today is that the owner puts a lot of love and care into the store and the boxes she creates.

The quality of the meat and cheese was exceptional. Beautiful presentation. The added herbs and…read moreflowers made it so pretty and special. When I at first received my medium sized board I thought it looked a bit small for the price. However, one I brought it to my event and it was settling among the other options..... I realized how special it was and was ok with the price, the quality is unmatched and totally worth the splurge. I will be back!!

This place isn't the cheapest, but it has healthy products, and with quality produce. The store is…read morea bit crowded, but it has more shelves than you can imagine. The staff is kind, they have a wishlist that people can write into. I'll return for things here and there, I liked the place

I bought some banana, a lemonade, 2 onions, 1 laughing cow cheese and the bill came out at $18…read more The lemonade was $6 when you can get it at lucky for $3.80, the laughing cow cheese was $5.50 when you can get it at grocery outlet for about a dollar. God know how much they charged me for the 2 onions and 8 bananas. It rediculously expensive here, if it wasn't for the street cleaning, I would take my car to trader Joe or lucky.

Always go there to buy meat for hot pot. Prices are extremely reasonable and service is always…read moregood. It looks ... interesting from the outside, but go in and get your meat!

We ordered frozen hot pot beef and oxtail. They were really nice and answered all of our…read morequestions. And Wow! What a bargain fot quality meat!

Sweet mom and pop butchery where you can pick up more unique items for all your cooking dreams. I…read morecalled around town looking for a ham hock (so many folks do not answer their phones, but Taylor's Sausage does) and I was able to come down right away. They even offered to cut the hocks in half, which only upped the flavor of my split pea soup. I froze the rest! Beautiful.

Friendly service . Clean and that have beef Options which is…read morewhy I go . Definitely worth supporting

Dave's had amazing customer service, the workers were very polite and respectful as well as the…read morewait time for food wasn't long at all. They all work as one (like a family) and the inside is very calming !

Sando Combo was 5/5…read more Fries are crinkle cut with a dusting of seasoning. Chicken was juicy, packed with flavor. Placed the order online, convenient pick up, street parking in front or more in their parking lot out back. Service was friendly There were a few tables/benches for outside seating.