Lucy blue was a vibe…read more Me and my gurls walked down to Lucy blues after leaving the paramount.. it was a vibe.. grown sexy vibes .both levels were a vibe.. we ordered a few drinks at the bar .. it was busy but it didn't take long to get our order.. we were able to find seats to enjoy our drinks before heading to dinner .. the drinks were so perfect

I love the vibes here, especially when they have live music…read more The food is really good, the area of improvement here in my opinion is the drinks. The cocktail menu is cute, but the execution / balance of flavors has fallen short for me. I've tried 5 or 6 cocktails over a few visits and I've been disappointed in all them, even standard cocktails like a French 75. The food will keep and vibes will keep me coming back, but I'll def be sticking to the wine menu on future visits.

I love Asian inspired cocktail bars so after trying a couple of Viridian's offering at a popup they…read morehosted at Bar Maritime in SF, we swung by when we were next in Oakland. The bar itself is long and narrow, decorated with paper dragons. Really liked how we could just walk in at 10pm on a Saturday and get a seat without having to make a reservation, like we need to do in SF or NYC. The menu looked amazing so the two of us tried : * Tomato Beef (4 stars, $17): I was super looking forward to this since I adore savory drinks. While tasty, it was a disappointment since there was zero beef flavor, it tasted like a decent clarified tomato cocktail - which is pretty popular in cocktail circles these days. Good but I wouldn't order again unless they added some hint of beefiness (which pho cocktails often do well). * White Rabbit (4.5 stars, $17): the condensed milk gave this drink that sweet creaminess associated with White Rabbit candy, and paired nicely with the oolong tea base. * Tom Yum Takeout (4.5 stars, $19): served in a cute takeout container glass, I liked how forward the lemongrass and galangal flavors were, along with the hint of spiciness. * Li Hing Ramos (4.5 stars, $19): my favorite of the drinks we tried that night, though I wish they did a rim of li hing powder. Very respectable foam on a refreshing salted plum cocktail. From the popup we tried : * Tofu Salad (5 stars): Their most interesting cocktail and it's not even on their current menu. Very similar to the Cold Noodle drinks but with more of that tofu water flavor. * Guava Island (4.5 stars): very solid and enjoyable fruity cocktail that's an easy drink. Nothing challenging, relatively straightforward except that the addition of cocoa powder gave it a bit of interest which elevated it from 4 stars. We're pretty serious about cocktail bars, especially frequenting those in New York City and London. For the SF area, Viridian is definitely one of the best and most exciting cocktail bars in the whole area, we're bummed it's all the way in Oakland else it would be on regular rotation, we liked it a lot more than pretty much all the bars in SF excepting True Laurel.

Viridian is definitely one of those gems that calls out to my Asian diasporic heart - creative…read morefusion-y drinks are my weakness! This was actually where my friend took me the first time I visited Oakland years ago, and now that I live here, where I take friends who visit from out of town. So many cool drinks. This time, I tried the wasabi mami, and it was wonderful. Very refreshing and lightly sweet, and only a hint of wasabi. I will say that my friend got the White Rabbit and we were not the biggest fans - the bourbon didn't feel like it fit. But they were very kind to make another drink for us instead: the Li Hing Ramos, and it was delicious. The li hing foam was so yummy! The Oko Blooming Onion was fantastic. So creative and hit the spot for a tipsy night. Beyond replacing the drink, service was above and beyond what I expected for a cocktail bar. They came to check in on us and refill our water often, and explained the menu for us before ordering. Vibes are GREAT! Gorgeous neon purple-y and vibey. Nice place for hanging out with friends or a date. I'll be back, a lot!

Have to update because I've been back since 2019 and this spot still is so classy! They also offer…read moremusic nights which is like a listening party for a specific record. You can find their schedule on their site. Very grown and sexy vibes. Cocktails are pricey but worth it. It's a great place to start date night or meet up for a first date. Staff is always prompt and friendly. Love that there are other places in walking distance too, if you're looking to bar hop or get something to eat. One of the nicer bars in the area, for sure!

My sister and I were really excited to come here, but unfortunately, the experience was incredibly…read moredisappointing. We waited 15 minutes outside in the cold, where Taylor, the same hostess who later seated us, added us to the waitlist and then asked us to leave because there was "no standing room." After 30 more minutes, we finally received the text to come in. When we returned, Taylor didn't acknowledge us and told us to go to the back of the line. After showing her our text, she seated us. We noticed two open seats at the bar and asked if we could sit there. She said the bar was first come, first serve..yet moments later, she seated two walk-ins who had been behind us in line at those exact seats. The inconsistency and lack of hospitality made us feel completely disrespected. We were excited to finally get in, but ultimately decided to leave. Such a bummer!!

Everything about this Bar was exceptional, decor, food, service and music. I was in town from…read moreArizona for a memorial service and was asked to attend the Eagle Creek presentation and tell a couple stories of this legendary saloon in San Francisco. I told the story about us being on a float and the time I had to defend myself and the owner from a man waving a knife in my face.

Not sure I'm trying to spend my money at an establishment that makes discrimination a part of their…read morebrand... the "next thing you know" logic is extremely harmful. The lgbtq+ community deals with this hate rhetoric enough as it is the last place I'd expect this from is somewhere claiming to be a safe space.

Love this spot! The back patio is great - super spacious, cool lighting, randomly feels like…read moreChristmas hahaha. They have cocktails, mocktails, beer/shot combos (including one with a High Noon! which I'm into, haha). No food served but outside food allowed! Dogs allowed too - lol there was some guy's dog there last time I went. The bartenders are super friendly and take good care of us whenever we go. Good vibes and friendly service. Come through and support your neighborhood bar!

I came here with a group of friends for a night out in the East Bay. We hit up this bar for a round…read moreof slushies after pregame at my friend's apartment. I got the Blue Hawaiian, a yummy classic, and it did not disappoint. Despite the cold front over the Bay Area this weekend, I instantly felt as if I'd teleported to Hawai'i. Service is pretty quick here, but they do have a minimum credit charge of $10. It's pretty easy to reach though if you order a cocktail or slushie.

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!

A nice, energetic, yet comfortable Sunday afternoon spent with Dad. He recommended AU, so there we…read morewent! Great service, attitude, and food! We had some of their chix wings & garlic bread as appetizers, followed by blackened shrimp with garlic noodles & collard greens and chili fried shrimp with garlic noodles & green beans. Every single item was delicious. Served piping hot as well. Can't wait to go again! Thank you, AU staff.

Au Lounge has such a calm and classy vibe inside. It feels peaceful yet lively when you walk in…read more The servers are extremely accommodating and kind. And the food is divine! Chef Smelly cooks up plates that truly bring joy to your soul! They're also great for to go food. I recently stopped by for some sides to accompany my leftover ham and sheesh! They took me to another level.

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!

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.

Came by for an outing with classmates, after having heard so much talk about this place from like,…read moreeveryone! As the fun silly drink lover I am, I had to try the green curry martini the moment I saw it on the menu. And I made the right choice! Somehow, it really reminded me a lot of green curry, but not in an off putting way. It was tart and refreshing, with a hint of spice (though those with lower spice tolerance might have a tougher time with this drink), and pretty herbaceous. Bartenders were very nice and got the drinks out quickly (came in at 6:30 on a Thursday), but it didn't look rushed. SUPER cozy vibes, perfect for either a catchup with friends, or even a date. At the time we came in, there was ample seating. One thing I regret? Not trying their famous hot dogs and espresso martini slushie. Looks like I'll have to come back soon.

Looooved this place. I'm kinda reluctant to write a review because I don't want others over…read morecrowding the space, lol! Cute. Vibes. Tucked. A Fav of mine. Great food. Wonderful service!