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4.2 (1.4k reviews)
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Raphael H.

$250 wasted. This is the coupon that brought us to this Fogo de cao in Emeryville, after visiting a similar concept restaurant in Palo Alto and were pretty happy with the food and atmosphere there. Anyway, upon arrival the nice waiter explained to us that the coupon we had does not give access to the better cuts of meat so we decided to upgrade to a full price deal that includes all of the cuts so that we can get the full experience and thoroughly enjoy our night. We also ordered a couple of glasses of wine and a couple of diet cokes. After serving us a couple of rounds of a blend of all sorts of meat cuts, suddenly the waiters stopped coming to our table and a supervisor type nice man came and asked us if there was anything else we needed, which basically meant something like this "you ate at the $83 value that you are paying for, what else do we need to serve you in order for you guys to clear the table?" This is my feeling. I am a meat lover and I only liked about 25% of the meats I was served. And I left hungry. Plus tip our table came out to $371 and I didn't enjoy it

Kris B.

This Fogo de Chao location is not as awesome as the one we go to in Huntington Beach. We like to order the Happy Hour menu/Bar menu and not all servers can hide their disappointment that we're not ordering the Full Churrasco at $83/pp or a Seafood Tower for $112. The Bar menu has lots of shareable bites so you can try a lot of different dishes. My absolute favorite item is the Queijo Assado ($8) which is fried cheese served with malagueta honey. It's so good! The Braised Beef Rib Sliders ($15.50) are also super tasty. We ordered the Yuca Fries ($8) but there are so many better items so I would skip those. The Bone ($20) is a large beef rib with delicious chimichurri sauce. Also good are the Lamb Lollipops ($22) and more chimichurri! The big disappointment was the Filet Mignon Board ($28) where it looked like half the size of a normal order. Who got the other half of our order!? We walked by the Market Table & Feijoada Bar and it looked so good. On the menu it says you can add unlimited trips for $43. We'll have to ask about that next time. There's also a Shareable Sides section to the menu with Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots and Lobster Mac n Cheese. Lots of reasons to come back!

Becky V.

Great spot for late night eat! Sometime you don't know what is still open late into the night and you want to eat. This is one place you can drop in! If you don't want a whole ayce experience then there's a generous all day happy hour where you can order à la carte. Service was good. Beautiful space, well decorated

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Zarina A.

We had such a good time here for a last minute dinner. We walked in and it was pretty crowded for a Tuesday night. It was lively but still had such a nice chill vibe. The service was great! Aneesa and Jon were so nice to us we had a great experience. The happy hours dishes were simple and delicious. The best happy hour prices in the area. We'll be back again!

Lathan W.

Food was delicious, and the bar was very attentive I came alone and it felt very welcoming. The bar top is definitely a go-to. Alexis, Jon, aneesa thank you guys for the best experience for my first time here at Fogo.

Randy B.

Incredible service and great ambiance. Went for my friends wedding celebration and was blown away with the quality of the meat. The tri tip was my favorite and their drinks were very good. Great place to splurge and have a great meal.

Salad Bar
Al L.

It's been a while that we've been to the happy hour at the SF location, we were looking forward to happy hour at this Bay St. location. Arriving at 5pm on a recent Friday, we advised the hostess we were here for happy hour and walked us to a table next to the bar. Kurmari and Sofia were our servers. Didn't realize that happy hour is all-day now with four $6 bar bites, $12 Picanha Burger, six $10 cocktails, four $8 wines and two $6 beers. We started out with a Passionate Caipirinha cocktail and a Xingu beer. Our food order: Brazilian Empanadas - four Picanha filled empanadas with a chimichurri aioli. The filling was tasty. Picanha Burger - one of my go-to. The thick burger on brioche with smoked provolone was moist and cooked medium as ordered. Ordered our favorite bar item, The Bone. It's a large beef rib with the beef cut off the bone into eight pieces. So tender. Comes with a chimichurri sauce. We also were served their tasty cheese bread and even got served tastings of grilled pineapple and honey cheese by the gauchos. It was a great happy hour visit and look forward to coming back since it's a lot closer to us than the SF location.

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Krupa T.

Absolutely delicious!! I didn't know what to expect as a vegetarian and I was pleasantly surprised. The salad bar alone was delicious! There was so much variety and freshness! The tofu was well cooked and the chimichurri added such good flavor! The experience was stellar and the vibes (even on a Monday night) were great! Our server was really helpful since this was a new experience for us.

Luz O.

We usually frequent the Santana row or SF location, however, we moved & didn't think coming to this location would differ from the other since it's closer but we quickly became underwhelmed with our experience. We arrived early to our reservation & were seated quickly. We were seat in the far back corner which we didn't mind but that ultimately ended up being our downfall at the end of our night. Our first issue, I normally order the lobster and shrimp HEATED with a side of warm butter at the other locations & my fiancé gets the churrasco experience. We were told they couldn't serve the seafood warm per the chef, I mentioned we normally order it at other locations & they stated their franchise can't accommodate & they couldn't bring warm butter for our lobster tails we had to order à la carte, instead we were brought cold individually wrapped butter squares. Next issue, about an hour into our dinner it seemed to get a bit busy, a large table next to us was seated & we were completely forgotten about by our server for upwards of an hour then other servers began checking on us. My fiancé waited at one point almost 45 mins to be offered any cuts & I waited upwards of an hour for bread. We became so turned off by the wait we asked for our dessert which also took about a half hour. We did notify the manager of our unsatisfactory experience and she told the server to let us know she'd offer us 30% off our bill.. we normally see a lot more of the managers at the other locations which was also not the case here. When inquiring regarding the lack of accommodations when it came to the seafood as we've never experienced issues at the other locations the server mentioned other locations "accommodate surrounding cultures of the area" however, all the other restaurants are also located within the Bay Area with the same demographics so I'm unsure what that meant. Unfortunately we will just need to do the additional drive to Santana row or SF moving forward it seems.

Shaun B.

Was just here yesterday afternoon. I used to come here alot and its been awhile. Started off by ordering some sangria but unfortunately they didn't have the ingredients to make it? Ordered a beef rib and filet mignon board. The beef rib was ok and i didnt see any salt on it. The filet mignon came out pretty much rare and i ordered it medium. I told the server and they took it back and returned with it the exact same way. Smh. They took it back one more time and then it looked a bit more cooked but it just tasted horrible, very bloody tasting. The server took if off our tab and was being as helpful as she could've been. If not for her service this review would have been a 1 star. Not returning.

Costela Beef Ribs lobster tacos yucca fries Brazilian Pao de Queijo - Cheese Bread (12 ea.)
Judy H.

The all day happy hour was a hit. It was a chilly day but we scored a table on Saturday for dinner. The waitress took a while to arrive, but when she did, she was the best. We got the beef ribs, yucca fries, spicy chicken sliders, and lobster cabbage tacos. The medium rib and sliced meat were amazing in taste and portion size. The warm Brazilian bread made me happy. The sliders were unforgettable, unfortunately. But we enjoyed the seafood tacos with sauce on the side. The hot yucca fries with Parmesan were good with the slightly tangy sauce. We also got a 90 calorie passion spritzer that was not bad. And we had leftovers! Would come back

Arely M.

I went here with my mom to have some time for ourselves and enjoy a yummy lunch. Food was delicious as always. Dicla our server was very attentive and made sure we had a good experience. Love going here and will be back! (:

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Thomas and Anais were so amazing !!!!! I really enjoyed my time and experience with them.

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Jose was great! He made our dinning experience delightful. Happy to have spent our wedding anniversary here!

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How is the parking?

Some street parking. There is a walkable garage parking behind about 5 mins walk. Assuming this is the Emeryville location.

Is there a Dress code?

Not that I'm aware of...I've seen people dressed all sorts of ways. It's fairly casual, but you can dress up or down at your discretion.

Is it baby (stroller) friendly? Looking to bring ny 3 months old boy with us

Hmm... Not really. It's not that baby strollers aren't allowed; it's just that the place gets packed and it's a bit of a tight squeeze just to walk through.

Cuál será el precio por persona la entrada?

Depende de lo que consigas, pero alrededor de 50 dólares por la cena

How much for Sunday brunch?

Is the churrasco available for a Sunday 12:30pm brunch?

Yes absolutely, and in addition to filet on the usual churrasco menu they are doing a porterhouse for a short time

How much is the fee?

@Emeryville location: the CHURRASCO EXPERIENCE - CONTINUOUS TABLESIDE SERVICE OF SIGNATURE CUTS OF FIRE-ROASTED MEAT Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar - 76.00 PER PERSON

Can you order from the main menu if seated in the bar?

What time does lunch services end?

2:30pm! reopens at 5pm for dinner

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Sobre Mesa - Stuffed Plantains 8/10

Sobre Mesa

4.1(432 reviews)
2.4 mi
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My evening spent here was nothing short of amazing. Wonderful service, beautiful interior and great…read morefood! We were the first to arrive tonight when they opened so we were also greeted by the chef! This was our pregame before the Masego concert at the fox theater which is within walking distance. Definitely highly recommended for cocktails and tapas. We for sure will be back for dinner to try the branzino For this visit we had the Oysters (phenomenal!), complimentary Fred goat cheese with the squid ink aioli (you have to try this!), adobo chicken, and you can't leave without having an order of the empanadas. For drinks we had espresso martini with mezcal and the island paradiso (yummy!!!)

Party of 8 and we made a reservation at Sobre in Oakland. The Miami vibes hit you as soon as you…read morewalk in, and everyone was sooo nice! The customer service was amazing. We ordered two of several dishes to share, including the bone marrow, plantains, empanadas, adobo chicken bites, crispy goat cheese, herbed patatas, arugula salad, ribeye steak bites, jerk gambas, and tostones rellenos. Everything was delicious except the adobo chicken bites, which fell a little short because they were very dry. The drinks were flowing and absolutely amazing, which definitely kept the night bubbly! Such a fun spot for a girls' night out. Definitely recommend!

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Sobre Mesa - Jerk Gambas 10/10

Jerk Gambas 10/10

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Pierre Pierre

Pierre Pierre

4.1(207 reviews)
2.5 mi•Oakland Chinatown
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Food 12/10 Food was amazing! I had the Caesar salad, lamb…read morechops, mash potatoes, grilled asparagus & chicken wings. Everything was prepared well. Service 10/10 Service was impeccable. Staff was very friendly, warm and accommodating. Ambiance 10/10 Ambiance was wonderful, loved the music, the decor, the lighting, great vibes.

Oakland sure isn't lacking for soul food restaurants, and there's a wide variety not only in terms…read moreof quality but in the breadth of food offered. Jamie W and I decided to give this restaurant a try after having had a delightful dinner at Burdell (review: https://yelp.to/FxhL3CmhOt). This one has a more upscale vibe in a cool historic setting, the Oakland Tribune building, but I have to say the execution was mixed. We started with a couple of their house cocktails. Jamie had the $14 Pierre's Margarita with the potent house tequila, triple sec, agave, and lime, while I ordered the puckery sweet $14 Strawberry Drop made with the house vodka, strawberry purée, lemon, and honey (Photo 8). It was a good start but then a long wait for the food. Inexplicably and without apology, all five dishes arrived all at once. Pretty overwhelming. First of all, we wanted to try the $28.50 Oxtail Rasta Pasta, but the server told us they were out. It was only 5:30PM, so we thought that was weak so early in the evening. As an alternative, we were offered a $35 'turf' version of the Rasta Pasta with slices of a medium-rare Ribeye Steak (Photo 7). The penne with jerk-spiced cream and sweet bell peppers was just too rich a bed for an indulgent piece of slightly undercooked meat. Similar in spirit was the $30 Cajun Crab Pappardelle which mixed a rich Creole cream sauce with cracked crab meat and mirepoix (Photo 5). It was another example of a fundamentally tasty dish overcome by muchness. We had marginally better luck with the three appetizers. The heavily dressed $14 Caesar Salad benefited from big toasted croutons (Photo 10). The $18 'Crack' Wings were pretty tasty with the spices and sweet chili sauce (Photo 6). The $15 Crab Fried Rice would've been just fine without the unnecessary topping of shaved Parmesan cheese (Photo 9). It turned out to be a lot of food for the two of us, and had we known how saucy most of the dishes were, we would've cut out at least one or two of the sides. I think they might benefit from Burdell's more economical approach to their dishes where they focus on a unique flavor to make each one more distinctively memorable. FOOD - 3 stars...basically tasty but with too many excessive touches in the execution...and no oxtails at 5:30PM? AMBIANCE - 4 stars...certainly spacious and well appointed for a vintage locale SERVICE - 3 stars...a spirited server but why did all the dishes come out at once?...and what's with not providing dinner napkins? TOTAL - 3 stars...it would be nice to offer an option to strip back on their richer dishes RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQKASF

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Saltbreaker - SB Burger $21,00

Saltbreaker

4.4(340 reviews)
3.5 mi
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I actually haphazardly stumbled upon this place a few months back after hanging out at a brewery…read morenext door. After scoping out the vibes of the place and the menu, I told myself to make sure to give this a shot. The place is in a redeveloped corner of Alameda right next to the bay. Probably used to be Navy base grounds back in the day. But now there's a couple of blocks worth of hip warehouse-y type of buildings, mostly restaurants, beer spots, some lofts and a little retail commerce. Very happening even though the surrounding area is a ghost town. Dining area not too big, maybe a couple of rooms that can hold about 20-30 heads each. Think there's another room for a private party/overflow. Decor pretty minimalist and stark. Service on the upscale side but in my stay, matched the decor, very minimalist and stark. Efficient enough but a little terse with little emotion. But I know service personality can differ from time to time or person to person. Just my obsy for one out. Daily Crudo ($20/4*) I think this rotates daily. Our choices that day was hamachi or a house smoked sturgeon. The sturgeon really piqued my interest but then it really wouldn't be a 'crudo' anymore would it, since I relate crudos to something 'raw-ish'. So I chose the hamachi. Very pretty plating, I love symmetry and balance. The thin slices of hamachi were indeed fresh, sitting in a stealthy pool of yuzu and olive oil. There are some fresno pepper slices and microgreens that garnish and a delicious nori cracker to break and accompany the crudo. This went really well with my glass of Fume Blanc. Caeser ($17/4.5*) We split this salad as their version sounded super cool. A miso-tinged Caeser dressing, lots of rustic garlic croutons and feathery soft grated parm and a soft-boiled egg. I love properly made Caesers and this was one of the best and unique versions I've ever had. The umami punch and the diverse textures just hit with me. A tad salty for a salad, but the crunchy and refreshing lettuce was able to absorb the salt blast. Huge salad too, like ideal for splitting and ridiculously large if for 1. Beef Short Rib ($43/4*) This was on special that night, and since I wasn't feeling Steak Frites (their only other beef entree option) this kinda fell on my lap. Very heavy and hearty dish. The short rib part was impeccable, super tender, gotta be sous vide. Perfectly seasoned with braising elements completely penetrated into the meat. There was a coarse gravy/sauce that covered which was okay, may have been the braising liquid just pureed. Served atop a huge pile of some risotto that I didn't inquire about. This risotto is what made the dish especially heavy. I ate most of it and it put me in a heavy carb coma. Lol. But there was a nice serving of perfectly cooked broccolini which helped balanced out the rich beef and carb heavy risotto. Chocolate Bar ($13/4.5*) Shared this for dessert as I really couldn't take more than just a few bites after the filling entree. But was this impressive, like high end dessert quality. Whoever does the desserts here definitely has some pedigree. The precision cut bar consisted of 3 layers. A brownie layer; a Bailey's mousse; and a salted caramel layer. I was loving the texture of all the different layers playing on one another. And every flavor was distinct without being overly sweet, which hit the right chords with me. A thick ganache garnished off to the side, which was good but just seemed a bit overkill with the already chocolate dominant bar. I think a cream element would have been a better contrast instead of rich chocolate on rich chocolate. But very minor quip on an otherwise skillful dessert. I finished the last few sips of my glass of Rhone with this dessert, and it left me one happy camper. I would definitely return as their style with flavors hits an accord with me. A little French, a smidge of Japanese and a lot of California. Rounding to a fiver, as this place made me more happy than not.

The food was as visually beautiful as it was a party in my mouth. Emily was a fantastic server…read morewith her welcoming smile and positive demeanor that kept just the right amount of attention on us. We had the buratta, the mixed greens salad, the duck and the pasta. We finished up with the chocolate bar dessert. This was the most incredible culinary experience I've had in a really long time and I was so happy to have it. The fresh pasta with the fresh English peas in the carbonara sauce was so light and flavorful. The duck was crispy and moist. The salad was gorgeous with edible flowers sprinkled in. It was just a treat all the way around. Thanks so much. Heather

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Saltbreaker - Fresh pasta carbonara, chicken sliders, steak frites

Fresh pasta carbonara, chicken sliders, steak frites

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Burger was pretty decent. The bun really makes it awesome

Mua - One Pound Rib Eye Steak

Mua

3.9(4.1k reviews)
2.1 mi
•$$$

It is good to come early 5:30 pm to have better parking and enjoy the ambience before it got too…read morecrowded. We started with a round of drinks: Crazy Pisco, lemon drop, MUA lemonade, Faction pale ale. Appetizers to include crab cakes, and the BEST TASTING BRUSSEL SPROUTS aka " brown butter brussel sprouts. You must order these. Our entrees included a wonderful slow cooked lamb shank(enough for 2 people), crab po boy with tons of fries and fried chicken. We finished off our evening with pineapple cake, bread pudding, and an almond cake all exceptionally delicious. We were provided with excellent service from Val.

Another evening in beautiful Oakland with my colleagues (7 of us) at dinner at Mua. JR was our…read moreserver and JR was top notch with personality and helpfulness when it came to our food allergies (vegan and gluten free). Upon looking at the menu, I wanted everything! I'm not even kidding. Everything sounded great. The space is really cool as well inside with lots of that local art you know and love in the Oakland area. I ordered a margarita to start. Yum! For apps, we ordered the guac and chips alongside the fried calamari. I partook in the guac and chips, fresh and delish. Calamari was not gfree. For my main entree I split a beet salad with one of my colleagues, I can't say no to a beet salad. Then I ordered the mussels...which were so good. I loved the aioli on the top of the fries. I also had a bite of my colleagues coleslaw...and I will say it was the best non mayo based coleslaw I've ever had! Not kidding! It has red onion, green pepper, and cilantro. For dessert since it's always a must on a biz trip, we ordered crème brûlée and a sorbet. The brulee was as expected and perfect to end the night. Will definitely be back!

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Blackened Catfish

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Bocanova - Blue crab beignets

Bocanova

4.3(313 reviews)
2.5 mi•Downtown Oakland
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I reached out to the restaurant to book a lunch for a work meeting - we were staying nearby and…read morewanted to have lunch offsite. The staff member who called me notified me that I could reach Martin with having our pre-orders ready because we were on a schedule and wanted to make sure we didn't waste time with people deciding and finally ordering. I emailed the orders a week in advance, and Martin and his team were in touch to confirm our table and presence as they were going to start firing the orders ten minutes before our arrival. Our party of 12 was seated promptly and attended to very well. The orders came out and I was able to direct them to the person who ordered. I even ordered too much for the table in french fries, and they were able to get them to another table and remove them from our tab. I was so grateful as they could have easily refused as they were part of our pre-order and ready to go. They were so prompt that we had an extra 20 minutes before we needed to reconvene our meeting. Everyone enjoyed their meals and I think the team here did above and beyond. The staff was pleasant, receptive and prompt. I would definitely recommend Bocanova for your event.

I must have come on an off day because I didn't have the same experience as the other reviewers…read morehere. Stopped in for a quick bite as I just landed and was staying across the street at the Marriott. I browsed the menu and saw they had happy hour and light bites so I figured I'd swing by. I ordered the Ahi Tuna ceviche and Salmon Tacos on their HH menu. The Ahi Tuna might have had .25oz of tuna in there. It was mostly mango, mayo, cucumber, and a little avocado, with a sprinkle of ahi. Would not order again. I know we're in a recession but don't advertise as ahi tuna when you barely get any. You can go to Yard House or BJ Brewhouse and get more Ahi for half the price. The Salmon Tacos were greasy and the salmon was dry; the salsa they put on it wasn't great and the tortilla tasted stale. Staff was attentive and nice and the bar did look appealing plus they played great music, I didn't get a drink this time as I'm on a work trip. But I wouldn't eat here again; I could see this as a fun spot to stop and get a drink with friends. Drinks yes; food no.

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Bocanova - Corner booth overlooking the exhibition kitchen.

Corner booth overlooking the exhibition kitchen.

Bocanova - Seafood feijoada

Seafood feijoada

Bocanova - Manhattan

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Fluid510 - You can have it all!

Fluid510

3.8(81 reviews)
2.3 mi

O M G…read more I cannot even say enough about this place!! we took a chance and tried a new place, as usual. We lucked out and came in when there was no show. I am certain that the shows are astounding, however... Coming here when there's nothing going on gives us all of the attention. :-) Bookie brunch!! We had the frittata sandwich and the truffle Benedict .. the flavors in both of these are indescribable. You simply must experience them both. This was so good that we begged to meet Alessandro, their chef from Italy! A particularly beautiful man, who is ridiculously talented. Every bite was a celebration. But wait, there's more! Lupe!! she greeted us, she was our bartender, our server, and all around just an amazing individual who was running the show. Not to mention, Mixology. Glover margarita, lavender lemon drop, and the mandarin. All three certainly recommendable. Ambiance - a party!! Come with the expectation of a good time. Forgot to take pictures before we dug in but here you go

Clean organized bar and lounge in DT Oakland with full bar, dance floor, DJ/scene setup for parties…read moreand night events. Open area good for mingle, dance, socialize. Good variety of American and Mexican food. They serve brunch too with decent selection of breakfast dishes. Service is OK and can get slow when busy. Parking is at mercy of DT Oakland, somewhat difficult with paid street parking. Flat entry and wide routes inside make it accessible. Great for parties, groups, get to gather for sport events. Big projector screens make it great place for events watching.

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Fluid510 - Eggplant Lasagna

Eggplant Lasagna

Fluid510 - Shrimp Sliders! So

Shrimp Sliders! So

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The Hatch Oakland - Fries, pizza, wings

The Hatch Oakland

3.8(198 reviews)
2.4 mi•Downtown Oakland
•$$

No more alcohol served which is a bummer cause it's a cool cozy dive, but real talk the new super…read moreburrito is good, dare I say better than Maya Halal's...for a standard late stage capitalist era $20 burrito tax out the door, when you take it out the bag youre gonna say "This is it?", then after a couple bites be like, "Damn this is actually good". It's like straight up homemade / taco truck style not the standard mission style. Peace to the gentleman still holding it down there God bless

I went here to grab some dinner, pretty late at around midnight. It's a small place with minimal…read moreseating on the bottom floor. A lot more room to sit and finish the food, is available on the second floor. The hanging artwork pieces on the walls are distinctly striking. The menu is stacked with standard bar fare, with pizza, hotdogs, fries, etc. A sizable beer selection that seems to draw in the nightly usuals. The service was not majorly terrible. Some staff members looked rather bored. I didn't order alcohol. I just wanted to eat. I chose a chili cheese dog, which included Garlic fries. I paid $14, after tip. The large portions are appreciated. Really wished it all had been yummy. I can't say that it was tasty, and memorably delicious. It looked more appetizing than it actually tasted. Which is not great. The chili was not flavorful, and it was almost cold. Not warmed up first, just slapped on top of the dog. Which made for a strange eating experience. Normally the chili is the hottest part of that particular item. A toasted bun (which is preferable) may have made a difference. The dog itself wasn't terrible. The fries were attractive. I'm into the shoestring potatoes. I was not wowed when it came to the taste. Not a huge deal. I probably should've ordered a slice of pizza, which they may be kind of popularly known for. When I am near, in downtown Oakland, I can do a round 2. They stay open really late. I was eyeballing the garlic knots, with a side of marinara. That probably would've been a hit with me or better yet the Mozz sticks. I love those.

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The Hatch Oakland - Staircase leading to upstairs seating.

Staircase leading to upstairs seating.

The Hatch Oakland - Chili dog with garlic fries.

Chili dog with garlic fries.

The Hatch Oakland - Sign in front of the entrance to the bar and kitchen.

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Sign in front of the entrance to the bar and kitchen.

Y’s Choice - Catfish with 2 Sides

Y’s Choice

3.8(522 reviews)
2.1 mi
•$$

Very flavorful and portion size is generous. The fried fish is the star though. Food came out…read morecooked to order and drinks are strong! Our waitress was great, very attentive and checked on us several times! One of the other young ladies bussing the table seemed to have a bit of an attitude but that was overshadowed by good food. For sure will return for the fish!

Visit: 8/13/26 Walking in, the music was LOUD -- loud enough…read morethat you could actually hear it from the street before even entering. But The host asked if we wanted the first seat as you walk in, but we declined because we figured the speaker might be there. We chose the last table toward the back, but the music was still overly loud. It's annoying when you have to lean in just to have a conversation with someone at your table or even speak with the waitress. Food My guest had Combo 4, and honestly, I probably should have ordered that too. The prawns were huge and good! I had the oxtails with black-eyed peas and mac & cheese. The rice was drowned in the gravy. The oxtails were okay. I've had better. I even ate some of my leftovers today, and, to be completely honest, the seasoning just wasn't there for me. The black-eyed peas were okay. The rice was different -- almost like it had been sitting out and became somewhat dry. The peas helped soften it. The mac & cheese was good. Mind you, these are just my personal feedback and opinions. Everyone's taste buds are different. A Concern Lastly, I was a little creeped out by the Tabasco and Crystal hot sauce bottles. Someone had removed the tops, and when I poured the sauce, way too much came out. That concerned me because having the tops removed creates an opening that could potentially be a tampering liability, especially when the bottles are being passed from table to table. I think keeping the bottles properly sealed would be a better and safer practice. What I Loved Our waitress was amazing -- very professional, attentive, and pleasant. I also loved how quickly the staff cleaned the tables once customers left so they were ready for the next guests. That was awesome! Would I go again: Maybe. If I do it will be the seafood for sure. This was my second time here.

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Y’s Choice - Inside

Inside

Y’s Choice - Braised Oxtail w/ Rice and Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens

Braised Oxtail w/ Rice and Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens

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Ceron Kitchen - Chocolate silk pie

Ceron Kitchen

4.0(589 reviews)
4.2 mi
•$$$
Fine dining
Free parking

This gem of a place has been here for over four years, and we've finally tried it out. We wasted…read moretime since we felt it was far from us, but it was just laziness. Shane on us. Don't be like us and wait since this place is a fine dining haven! From the ambience to the design of the restaurant to the excellent customer service to the spectacular food & drinks, it seemed everything was on point. Here's what we ordered: Crab and avocado Wedge salad Pork chop Duck breast We look forward to our next dining experience!

What a wonderful experience! We were initially drawn to this venue simply by the ambience we…read morenoticed while driving by. It had such a classic, elegant feeling that we decided to stop in, and I'm so glad we did. We enjoyed a few glasses of wine and shared the Kumamoto oysters and strawberry salad, and both were absolutely delicious. The flavors weren't just good, they were an experience. Everything was incredibly flavorful, thoughtful, and memorable. A special shoutout to Jesus, our bartender/waiter, who was amazing. He was insightful, helpful, and made fantastic suggestions that really added to our experience. The one suggestion I would make is regarding the fragrance in the women's restroom. It was extremely strong, almost like walking into a room after someone has sprayed perfume ten times. For those of us who are sensory sensitive or sensitive to fragrance, it can be pretty overwhelming. A lighter or more neutral scent would make the overall experience much more comfortable and accessible. I didn't have a huge appetite this visit, but I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. The seafood fettuccine is definitely at the top of my list for next time! Wonderful food, wonderful service, beautiful ambience, and an experience I'm genuinely looking forward to having again.

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Ceron Kitchen - Bar area

Bar area

Ceron Kitchen - Crab and avocado

Crab and avocado

Ceron Kitchen - French 75 with cognac

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