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    Lovely's

    4.1 (373 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Diners, Seafood
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    HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES - $5.35 - Blanched and Fried chipperbec potatoes.
    Tu-Anh N.

    WHEN: Thur @4pm I wanted to come here at opening time for a few reasons: - PARKING: It's downtown so not sure how parking would be. But lucky for us, we found free parking just around the corner! When we left around 5pm, more opened up! I'm guessing it's because the auto repair shop was closing. - THE CROWD: This place is popular and there is usually a line. Though they have a great amount of seatings available (outdoors), but I prefer a space I don't feel like I have to menu ear so much around. - THE FISHWICH THAT SELLS OUT: I was told about this special fried fish sandwich that sells out. So in order to guarantee there will be one for me to order, gotta get there early! It's my first time, and here's what I had: THE FISHWICH - $14.50 Panko crusted rockfish, American cheese, Pickle, Shredded Cabbage, Tartar, Potato Bun. This is a limited supply item that is only available Wed-Sat until sellout. A friend shared it was amazing, but sadly I couldn't agree from one reason: This was bland. I love the softness of the potato bun, the crispy and hot pink-crusted textures, and the generous amount of tartar sauce. But I tasted nothing--just all sorts of texture. I owned up top it though and finished the entire thing. Was I satisfied? No, but my belly is full! THE DRIVE THRU - $10.50 American cheese, Schmalz onion, Pickle, Lettuce, tomato, Special Sauce, Sesame Bun. Overall decent burger, and I enjoyed it. Really can't say more without comparing it to SCOLARI'S but it's a solid burger. HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES - $5.35 Blanched and Fried chipperbec potatoes. I think I enjoyed these fries because they remind me of SCOLARI'S friends, heh. I was surprised I did not see o any of their merch for sale because I'm digging that carton character icon! The brewery it shared a space with has a decent amount of merch though!

    I was so hungry!!!'
    Candy C.

    The Drive Thru Burger is faaayerrr!!! Fire! It is stacked with American cheese, schmaltz onions, pickles, tomato, and a special sauce, all tucked into a soft sesame bun. Juicy, messy, and absolutely satisfying!!! The corn fritters were just okay, but the fries definitely made up for it--crispy, salty, and super snackable. Expect a line on a Friday night, but it moves at a decent pace. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available, though a few heat lamps outside would've made the experience even better.

    Tiffany M.

    Explored this modern area in Oakland and came across Lovelys. I was intrigued by the crowd sitting around the beer garden and decided to go check out this spot. This spot is connected with Two Pitchers Brewery and its honestly a really cool hangout spot. You can get your beer and your burgers/hotdogs all in one spot. Best part, they also have soft serve. We opted to get the hot chicken sandwich (very spicy btw) and the chili cheese hotdog. Both were tasty!! I recommend this place for your next hangout. The service was quick too!!

    3/28/26 FYI. Outdoor seating.
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - We almost did NOT come today. After circling for parking 3+ times, I told the family if we don't find a space this last drive by, we will go to a different place for dinner and a different brewery! Got lucky and parked two blocks away. Lovely's restaurant is also here on the Two Pitchers Brewing premises. See pictures and other 5 star Yelp review. The food was amazing! I was worried when I first saw what my daughter and wife ordered as that was not my wife's usual type of food.. Corn Fritters - My order. The oil they fried this in was dark; I was worried that the oil was old...? But it tasted fresh and good. I would get this again, but prefer a lighter oil next time please. The Chili Willie - My wife's order?!?! And this was good. The jalapenos gave it the perfect kick. I told my wife I am here for the beer, and as light eaters I just wanted to share something with them. Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich - No surprise my daughter's order. Well she wanted your sold out Fish & Chips (which is weird because I think she ate that last night also...?). This was also made-to-order fresh! The chicken had a good crisp until the last bite and was moist inside! Fried perfectly. She also ordered Chili Cheese Fries with that; I guess that is the theme today. Lastly, the soft serve looked so good but too bad it would clash with my beer drinking, lol. To compliment my dinner, or the other way around, lol. Two Pitchers Brewing: 10 of their beers are on tap and the rest are guests' taps. So of course, I had to try their $3 Signature Lager which was too light for me. You basically get what you pay for. Next... Pale Ale - $7, now that's more like it! No IPA today, so I had to settle. My daughter got the Yard Bird, Strawberry Lemonade Beer; it suited her. Ready for my 3rd beer, when my daughter said she wanted to go home and party some more?!?! So I abided. Ambiance - Cool space. Lots of semi private spaces that you can rent. See pictures or their website. Very kid and dog friendly! Unisex restrooms with outside sinks, thank you! NO parking! So bad on a Saturday evening, that we almost did not come. Open 6 days a week. See pictures or their website. Closed on Mondays. Service - Counters service. For both Lovely's and the bar. The outdoor bar is WAY faster service than the inside bar, just an FYI. Same team, but more organized. Price - $49 + generous tip. Including a 3% operations fee/credit card fee, see the small print on the very bottom of the menu. Expensive, even for the Bay Area. But that is the price for quality. 20% gratuity for orders over $250. Owner Comment - Congrats to the building since 1919. Congrats on your success since 2021. Glad we were able to visit. Are you the same owners as Two Pitchers Brewing?

    Coney island dog, hot chicken sandwich, the drive thru
    Christine B.

    What's there to dislike? I feel like the Coney dog is my favorite chili cheese dog in the bay. I've been to the Oakland one and the SF one and every time I go I need to get a chili cheese dog. Hot chicken sandwich was also AMAZING. Stayed nice and crispy on my walk back home. It was just the right amount of dry spice too, top tier seasoning skills. No complaints on the burger either - just an ideal burger that you can stuff your face in. Fries are perfectly salty - the best accompaniment to this meal. It gets pretty crowded, but it's worth the wait to me. It's super nice sitting outdoors next to the brewery if it's not too chilly out. I hope I can come earlier to try the fish sando one day!

    The drive thru burger!
    Mary B.

    Yummmmmm their smash burger is fantastic! Messy but yumalish! Not a date type meal lol. Or maybe it is because you can see how real someone is when they try to eat this yummy burger without swallowing it whole bc it's that good! And the chili cheese fries are a yes and amen give me a second round!! Can't eat here every day unfortunately but a nice cheat treat! The ambience is great, cold in off season times as it is a warehouse vibe but just bring a jacket. Open environment with communal seating and very high ceilings, a large bar, outdoor seating with lighting at night and cool clientele. Definitely a cool chill hot spot. The service was great as well. The woman at Lovely's was so excited that it was my first time she gave me all the tips! My goddaughter got the ice cream swirl cone and loved it! It was very large! We will definitely be back! My godbaby wants to be a chef and loves doing Yelp reviews and did one while there because this is one of her fav Oakland spots. Thankful she hipped me to it! Parking, not so much, walk or Uber/Lyft/something! I'll for sure be back! Those homemade fries are everything! Perfect combo of seasoning, grass fed meat and just enough cheese. Delish! Well done folks! Hats off

    Light dusting of spice on my hot chicken sandwich for the perfect "medium" spice level
    Karan K.

    tldr: Lovely's lives up to the hype! I always get the Drive Thru Burger, and it is phenomenal. Everything from the perfectly cooked patty with those classic crispy, lacy edges, to the soft bun and the special sauce--it is the definition of what a smash burger should be. I've gone back at least 10 times for it ! Side note about their chicken sandwich that my partner orders all the time. She gets the spicy and most times it's very spicy. There have been a few times when it was (in my opinion) the perfect level, right between medium and hot, but that was an anomaly and most of the times it's just been very hot. Now for the reality check on a weekend evening: I got in line around 7:00 PM on a Saturday, and the wait was exactly what you should expect for a spot this popular. I waited for about 20 minutes just to place my order. While the line moves steadily, be prepared to practice patience! Update, 2 weeks later: I had a chat with them after visiting again and they were able to adjust the level of spice dust on my hot chicken sandwich to get it absolutely perfect for my taste

    Drive thru burger
    Daniela J.

    Smashburgers, beers, outdoor and indoor seating, kid friendly. For me the burger is solid but not the best but I like the vibe of the place.

    The Fishwich
    Tiffany P.

    WOW! The hype is definitely real at Lovely's. If you were thinking of trying, definitely come visit. They have communal seating outdoors & the brewery has seating inside as well. This is a family friendly spot which is cool. I suggest coming early if you want to avoid the long lines that start forming when It starts to get later in the day. However the line does go pretty fast! I ordered the drive thru and made it a double and oh my gosh it was packed with ingredients! Everything was fresh the meat was seasoned perfectly it was a solid burger. My boyfriend & I also ordered the Fish sandwich to share and it was a boujier better version of the fish filet from McDonalds. I'll definitely order that one again, all it needed was some hot sauce! My boyfriend ordered the Westerner and that burger was huge! We also got order of the chili cheese fries, it was ok, nothing crazy. All in all i'll definitely be back again!

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    Theresa L.

    The food was good, I've been wanting to come for a while now finally made our way down because The Teen and I were going to First Sunday at OMCA. It took a few laps around the block to find a parking space and almost gave up, but we didn't obviously. Counter service was good, there was a lot of people, but not too much to handle. Love the outdoor sitting space and the tunes that brought me back to the 80's. Me: The OG, corn fritters & water She: The chicken sandwich with swine & water Us: Fries The burger was OK surprisingly as long as I've been wanting to come here I was hoping for more, the fries could've been cooked just a minute and a half more, the fritters though stole the show. The Teen enjoyed the chicken sandwich, but got a little tummy ache later.. I might go back to try the cheese fries, but only if I could find parking immediately. I'm giving this place 3 yumms up and I hope to come back!

    Glenda B.

    Absolutely love Lovely's! We've been here many times and even better it's attached to Two Pitcher's Brewing (because what goes better with burgers than beers). The burgers are always solid! It's a tasty smash burger and some different options for toppings. My favorite is always The Westerner (bbq sauced - used to have onion rings but now it's crispy shallots) or the Drive Through (more classic burger toppings). The only con could be the long line for the food (but pro tip, have a friend grab you a beer while you wait). Tried the corn fritters for the first time recently and they were also bomb. I got the hot dog for my son which was also good, but I'd say the burgers is where it's at/what Lovely's is known for. The chicken sandos are also good! There's plenty of outdoor seating and indoor though it can get really crowded on Friday's and weekends. Only street parking. Highly recommend coming here for a chill city brewery vibe or popular for happy hour!

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    Abigail N.

    This was the perfect lunch after a long walk around lake Merit! I ordered the hot chicken and it was so good! The fried chicken was perfectly tender, not dried out at all. And the fry on it was light and crispy and didn't taste greasy. It was definitely spicy, but well within my spice tolerance. Flavorful without being punishing. The slaw was a perfect counterpoint. This sandwich was perfect, I just wish it was a larger serving since it was $15. The boyfriend ordered the drive thru and added on bacon. I thought it was a good burger, but I liked my fried chicken sandwich more. Boyfriend also thought the sandwich was better. It just had more texture and flavor. We ordered fries with the works and omg im so glad we ordered it. That was the best cheese sauce I've had all year! The service was nice. When I went to pick up my order they were totally cool about giving me extra napkins and ketchup. I liked the outdoor beer garden seating and the line of craft booths. It felt like a vibrant market and was just a nice place to enjoy good food. I was lucky enough to score a table in the shade, which probably made all the difference. I'll definitely come back sometime and order two hot chicken sandwiches when I do!

    Classic burger with a Two Pitchers brew
    Alyson C.

    Since moving to Oakland, we've been told numerous times that this place is a staple... almost quintessentially the Town. It's a small spot, so when we first tried going and driving there, it was a bust. Definitely don't expect great parking, and take public transit if possible. The line was long to get burgers, but the great part is that you can grab a beer with your friend and drink in line! Two Pitchers had great brews to pair with the burgers, and though we waited about an hour in line (on a Friday night), we got our burgers super quick after ordering. That smash burger is incomparable. Everyone was right -- it was absolutely delectable and just the perfect greasy little thing for a beer + burger night. I'm coming back for sure!

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    Ask the Community - Lovely's

    Is there any time of day/day of week that tends to be less busy/packed with people?

    We came here at 8 pm and waited in line for about 20 minutes. I asked if the line was typical for a Saturday night. He said that we were lucky; normally the line is four or five times as long, which sounds like definitely over an hour. Food was good… Read more

    Are you still open when it rains?

    Hey Missy! Yes we are!

    Can I order takeout by phone?

    Raw onions can be ordered instead of grilled onions?

    Absolutely!

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes! We serv GF buns for our burgers!

    Are there heat lamps?

    No heat lamps :(

    Do they have veggie burgers?

    Yes!

    Can I order ahead and get it to-go?

    I don’t know if you can order ahead but yes you can get it to go!

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    A fantastic, unfussy, charming wedding reception venue for a smaller wedding group…read more My now-spouse and I had been struggling to find a good covered outdoor wedding reception venue that fit our budget, allowed external catering, and was small enough for the 50-ish guests we were expecting -- it seemed like every "wedding venue" felt overly fancy and was better suited to a 100+ person group. But then we found Portal! We're not fussy people, and we loved the more down-to-earth vibe of their patio. Plus, it's got heaters and an extendable cover, which was exactly what we wanted! The previous owner, Kevyn, was great to work with, as was the current owner, Mona. We decided to rent the patio and have Portal provide drink service and dishes, but we knew that we wanted a specific restaurant (which doesn't have its own seating area) to provide the food. Kevyn and Mona were both totally down for that, and completely helped us bring our vision to life. There was space for our 50 guests to sit, for the buffet, plus enough space left over for a small dance floor area. Really perfect for our group. Amber, their bartender and events coordinator, deserves a particular shout-out. She worked with my spouse and me to come up with three custom mocktails that fit our taste preferences and even thought of cute love-themed names for all of them! She really went above and beyond for it, having a mocktail tasting for us and even sourcing a non-alcoholic champagne to use for n/a mimosas and in one of the mocktails. It was a wonderful experience, and Amber was a joy to work with. She the one making the mocktails (and alcoholic drinks for guests who wanted them) during the reception, and we heard constant compliments. I imagine we'll be back for anniversary brunches in the future :)

    Fav brunch spot in the lake merrit area. Outdoor patio are is beautiful BUT if you go during March…read moreMadness or World Cup (like us) they have TVs inside showing the big games! Food is consistent, homey (in the best way) and always delivers. I usually go with the Portal plate but sometimes I'll venture out and get the corned beef hash- both are divine. My boyfriend has tried multiple items and we are NEVER disappointed. Also- their mimosa pitchers are good and STRONG (if you're into that). Def a local fav!!

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