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4.2 (194 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Nicole M.

We went to Low Bar on a whim when we couldn't find parking near our first two choices. Next time, I will go on purpose. The vibe is relaxed. The staff are efficient, and you can kick back with a drink and/or a nibble and relax. I had been planning to go there sometime to try the oysters. So, I did. If you visit, definitely do. They were fresh and delicate with a terrific mignonette made with cucumber and Fresno Chiles. It was both spicy and refreshing. My oysters were small, which I prefer, so I think they were west coast. Unlike some places, they don't tell you. I also didn't ask. My friend tried one of the holiday cocktails, the Coquito. It smelled like Christmas. I will have oysters again the next time I have a craving, and both of us plan to try the coconut milk bread pudding. It has passion fruit and kumquat, which sounds delicious. Recommended.

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Ed U.

There's probably some cool reason this popular place is called Low Bar, but given I'm not Generation X, Y, or Z, I'm not privy to its inner meaning. In my jaded geriatric mind, I immediately presumed they set a low bar when it came to their food. Fortunately I was wrong. Jamie W and I came here with another couple who live close by and consider this their hangout spot. We were looking to catch up. We had a round of cocktails of which I was tasteful enough just to photograph mine, the $14 Ping Island Strike, a rather bitter concoction of coconut fat washed bourbon (whatever that is), Starward two-fold whiskey (whatever that is), Campari, passionfruit, and bitters (Photo 7). It had kick, just not quite enough. The food, however, was good and pretty well executed for what were essentially bar bites. We first shared the Oysters on a Half Shell, a fresh dozen of them over ice at $3.80 each with green pepper mignonette, a spicy tartar sauce, and lemon wedges (Photo 9). Nice start. We then shared the $12 Mushroom Toast, a creatively flavorful mix of king trumpets, poblano pepper relish, garlic confit, champagne vin, and herbs on Firebrand sourdough (Photo 5). I kinda wished we ordered two. That was when the $8 bowl of Fries arrived, just plain house cut Kennebec fries with chamoy mayonnaise but they were just in time for our group consumption (Photo 6). Next came the protein double-header, first the $14 Pollo Asado Tacos, a pair of them overflowing with marinated chicken, queso fresco, and Haitian pikliz atop corn tortillas accompanied by braised greens topped with crunchy tortilla strips (Photo 4). The deliciously carnivorous finale came with the $29 Adobo BBQ Ribs, a generous half rack of pork ribs gratefully separated and covered with a savory guajillo adobo sauce, accompanied by thick slices of charred pineapple and grilled radicchio (Photo 8). The four of us felt quite sated by our order even though sometimes it took creative dissection to ensure everyone got a satisfactory bite of everything. It worked regardless of the low bar. FOOD - 4 stars...bar bites taken to the next level...my cocktail was a bit of a miss AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a good day to hang in the terrace even though passing traffic was a bit loud SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive throughout TOTAL - 4 stars...higher than a low bar, right? RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQKASF

Paloma (right) and Pineapple Express (left)
Anh T.

Came in here for just some drinks on a weekday evening! There was plenty of seating available but I've heard that it's more crowded on the weekends. My friend and I ordered a couple of cocktails, including their Paloma and Pineapple Express. Our drinks took a bit longer to come out than I expected, but they were well worth the wait! Both drinks had a well defined fruity taste, with the Pineapple Express having a strong vodka base. Luckily, the alcoholic taste was not too overpowering! We had great service from our waiters, as they came by our table quite often to make sure that we were enjoying our time there. Would love to try their other drinks and some of the dishes they're well know for in the future, including their Low Bar tacos and oysters!

Loriell L.

I've always wanted to try this place because it's always packed on the weekends & I love oysters and beer so wtf not lol. Pricing was normal for Oakland & surrounding bars so wasn't too bad. I didn't like the fish taco, it was a bit plain but also I generally don't like fish tacos. The pink flag was delicious and definitely would go back to try more drinks during happy hour. The music was great and our server was attentive. Overall it was a fun experience & left with a good first impression

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Shanise T.

Tried this place for the first time yesterday and I think I will be back. They have a regular happy hour from 4-6pm and a late night happy hour from 9pm-close. I did not end up ordering on their happy hour, but next time I will check it out. I did scream at the 6/$22 oysters but they must be damn good! I chose to have a pickle back and the fish tacos. Can't go wrong with a pickle back, even if they're $15 each and the tacos were ok but I don't think I would get them again. I have a baby mouth and the jalapeño crema was too spicy for me and I think that's where the flavor was, because they switched it out for regular crema and it fell a little flat. Overall nice experience and cute space. I will come back for the cocktails and the service. Don't be put off but their sometimes off putting demeanor, all the staff is pretty nice and helpful when it comes to recommendations. Shoutout to James for being a cool dude.

Fish tacos  and a Baja Blast-Off Margarita.
Kimberly H.

Food...I haven't had fish tacos this good in a long while. Not skinny on the fish that is fried just right, also not overly battered. The slaw is a great blend and I added some of those house-made hot sauce and it is just the way I like it. I also appreciate the light crispy taco shell. Service...I was the first person in since they had just opened. Young lady at the bar greeted me & was very pleasant. Ambiance...always chill and laid back, variety of genre tunes playing .

Nicole M.

Absolutely love this place. It's beautifully decorated with very artsy vibes. The food is delicious and drinks are amazing. Brunch has an amazing cross between traditional Mexican food and Filipino food. The best part of this place is at the service from the staff is extremely great. Everyone is friendly and has lots of great energy. Highly recommend this place for brunch.

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Irena S.

Came here last night for dinner and drinks with gal pals, party of 3. We actually stumbled upon this because the Athletic was charging a cover for the night bc of the Dubs game. Our drinks: hotel tropicana (gin based), satsuma creamsicle (vodka based), pink flag (mezcal), 2 cali craft tropica wheats, 2 barebottle muir woods IPA. Beers were $9 each and the cocktails were $16. Our food order: 12 oysters on half shell ($40), crispy tofu ($14), fish tacos ($17, comes with 2 tacos), and low bar nachos ($14). Pros: - Surprisingly, sharing those small plates between 3 people I felt pretty satiated and not super hungry afterwards. - The satsuma creamsicle is VERY tasty (pretty unique and doesn't even really taste like vodka - I'm not usually a fan of vodka based cocktails but this one blew me away). - the beers were great too, and the limited small menu makes it really easy to order - didn't feel any decision fatigue and felt like we got to try a decent amount of the menu - We stayed for 3 hours to watch the Warriors game, and they were really nice and let us dilly-dally and didn't kick us out! - Really great service from Helen!! She checked on us an appropriate amount and kept our waters filled, the table clear - I REALLY enjoyed the variety of oysters, super fresh and tasty. Would love to come back for that - Really easy location to find on the corner - Not crowded on a weeknight - The fish tacos were also very tasty, each taco comes with 2 pretty large pieces of fish. - All the cocktails were really unique - I wasn't disappointed by any of them Cons: - portions aren't huge, but I think everything was adequately priced, so just curb your expectations. Everything was delicious, I think the only thing that was mid to me was the tofu was a little bland. But everything else was super flavorful and delicious! - Minor complaint - because the TV is in the top right hand corner of the place, if you're trying to watch a game and you sit in one of the tables on the right side, the view of the TV is partially obstructed (which is not a huge con, this isn't a divey sports bar lol) Vibes: - Really cute date night spot! or also a great gal pal hang out spot. Probably not great for huge gatherings with a bunch of coworkers since it's a more intimate space. The bar space is beautiful though! Loved hanging here

Cool glassware for their cocktails.
D.wight L.

Stumbled onto this neighborhood bar as after a little bar hopping one lazy Sunday afternoon, we wanted a light bite. Have walked past this place several times before and always noticed their bold signage outside. I always thought it was more of diner/restaurant, but it is more of a hipster bar that serves food. I think there may have been an ownership change like within the last few years, so what we got, may not what a reviewer got say 2+ years ago. Evening hours the place is dark. Very dim lighting and since we came in October the place had the Halloween spirit on blast. Looked like a haunted dive bar, which I can dig. Maybe 10 tables and people were definitely eating so it seemed to have some food cred. Almanac Kolsch on draft ($11/4*) This seems to be my go-to for a lighter beer these days. I see it everywhere so it is starting to become very familiar to me. This on tap, which is a change from the many cans I do receive. Solid local brew. Tito's and OJ ($12.75/4*) Solid screwdriver as they use a fresh OJ or a brand that really taste fresh. Not the thick concentrate type of juice. And they use cool glassware, not your typical generic type of glassware. Beef Adobo Pupusa ($13/3.5*) When I saw this fusion combo of Filipino and El Salvadoran, I had to go there. Upon arrival the pupusa looked great, nice thick masa cake with nice browned hues from the griddling. Maybe a tad oily looking but I don't mind greasy toritllas/masa, it just taste good. There were a good glob of hispanic cheese in the center that pulled nice and smooth. But the beef adobo, even though I could sense the beef, I really didn't taste the 'adobo' vibe, just seemed like braised beef to me. So kind of a letdown. And usually when I eat pupusas there is always a tart cabbage slaw that is there for garnishing that is actually half the equation for me. Warm rich pupusas with a cool and crisp tart slaw and a tomato-y thin salsa. Here it was just pupusa, a couple of thin sauces, and some overly tart pickled cucumber slices. Now one sauce was a vinegar based one, so it helped cut the grease factor a bit, but this definitely could use that vegetative crunch break to help brighten up the dish. Grilled Shrimp Tostada ($14.50/3.5*) When I saw the word 'grilled' on the menu I thought this was going to be a slightly warm tostada, at least the shrimp part. Nope even the shrimp was chilled/cold. But this had smallish chilled shrimps on top of a super crisp tortilla with bean puree. Then topped with pumpkin seed macha salsa which was awesome but also with something really sweet and fruity which threw me off. Upon looking at the menu later I saw 'yuzu jelly' and that had to been it. Not bad, just don't expect a sweetness that upfront when I'm eating something garlic-y and seafood-y. And again this could have used some vegetable garnish like lettuce or cilantro, something fresh to offset the rich oily flavors that were literally dripping off the tostada. The airy dill fronds just didn't make enough of a refreshing contrast. A little pricey too for the amount, like we got 1 pupusa and 1 tostada cut in half, so basically an appetizer outing with a couple of drinks set me back $60+ after tax n tip. They do have better pricing during happy hour but we missed it by a couple of hours. May have rounded up if we hit that happy hour, but we didn't so sticking with a mid 3 for value and perception.

Bridget O.

Stopped in for happy hour with a friend. Love the decor and music. Lots of live plants and the chili pepper lights made me laugh. We tried the Pineapple Express and the Funky Oaxaca. Both were delicious and light. Our service was very knowledgeable and laid back.

Karen D.

Someone referred us to Low Bar on a local FB page...so glad he did! We went there for an early dinner before a concert at the Fox a couple weeks ago. Loved it and went back last weekend with our 28-year old niece. The food AND service were great! We ordered several different things and shared. Got a second order of a couple things! Low Bar has a casual local hangout kind of feel with a good vibe. Love the Photo Booth! The first time we took BART and walked; last weekend we parked in the public lot across the street. The lot can be reasonable ($5?); however, if there's a 'special event' at the Paramount, the fee is a flat $20. We are older than what appeared to be their usual demographic (we're in our early 60's); nevertheless, we felt comfortable and had a great time! Looking forward to going back!

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Rachel S.

Love this spot - super cool vibe inside. Music is always great, cocktails are delish, and it's become an Oakland staple for me. Great place for brunch, dinner or cocktails - perfect for date night, before a show or with out of towners.

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Great drinks, service and ambiance. Lydia is amazing!!! Highly recommend stopping in to check out Low Bar.

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I go here every month with my friends. It's such a fun vibe! Helen is great. She's the best bartender ever!

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This place is a GREAT! Everyone should experience this business. The food is soooooo delicious.

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What a beautiful place to have a drink! I was super happy with my visit to Bar Shiru…read more First of all, the vibes of this spot are completely immaculate. You definitely feel 10 degrees cooler in here. From the dark moody lighting, tons of vinyl on the wall, beautiful people, everything was stunning. Definitely bring your ID since they will check at the door, once you're inside, you definitely feel like you stepped into your older brother's cool friend secret hideaway. Drinks were great and there was so many to choose from. I can't remember the drink I got but it was served up in a cute glass and was delicious. The DJ was fantastic and played a ton of old and new school hits. I think this qualifies as a "listening bar" so cool. Totally great trip to Bar shiru! I will, without a doubt, be back.

Service is amazing here! We came here for the first time and it was lovely. The space has great…read moredecor and there are so many records. We tried moonglow, lucky spring, and actual proof. I ordered moonglow not knowing it's a very intense drink, so had to order actual proof as backup. They're very accommodating and can make any drink sweeter, so I opted for that. Actual proof is very refreshing with a nice citrus flavor! It seemed to be a popular drink since other folks also ordered it. Moonglow has a lot of complexity to it, and it's concentrated (no ice). Lucky spring was very citrus forward with some bitter notes, but we couldn't taste the guava. We also got free pretzels to munch on! This spot makes great cocktails and they also have a sister bar and restaurant called golden palm nearby. Worth trying this spot for good vibes and delicious drinks!

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(171 reviews)

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Temescal, North Oakland

This place is great! The drinks are delicious and very affordable. Service can be a little slow at…read moretimes but that's completely understandable since it's usually packed. Making drinks for a crowd takes time and the staff always does their best. The people who come here are super friendly which adds to the welcoming, cozy vibe of the place. It's the kind of spot where you instantly feel comfortable. If you love a good martini this is definitely a place you should check out.

I'll give it to them, Tallboy is a solid concept with their "tinis & weenies". However, a clever…read moreconcept can carry a place so far. Customer service is a close second to concept. Tallboy's martini menu is well-executed. While I didn't personally try one of the slushies, a friend ordered the espresso martini version and gave it a solid thumbs-up. Unfortunately, the experience falls apart when it comes to food and service. Waiting 30+ minutes for two hot dogs (after paying) is hard to justify. When I checked in with a server, she was curt and dismissive. She was quick to explain there was only one person in the kitchen, with no effort to offer a solution, timeline, or even basic courtesy. I understand staffing issues happen. However, customer service is a close second to concept. How an issue is communicated and addressed is what separates good service from bad. What's more frustrating is that these aren't customer problems to absorb. If the kitchen is understaffed, if tables aren't being cleared in a timely manner at a seat-yourself spot, those are management problems. Guests should not have to choose to leave without the food we paid for. There's a lot of competition out there, and concepts alone aren't enough to bring people back. I genuinely wanted that hot dog. That's probably the most disappointing part of the whole experience. Great drinks, solid ambiance, but the service needs serious attention.

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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.

Viridian delivers on ambiance. The space is vibrant without feeling overwhelming, and the music was…read moreon point throughout the night, adding to a really fun, social energy. Service was a highlight. We had two to three servers checking in on us consistently, and everything felt attentive without being intrusive. Drinks are clearly a strong suit here. There's a diverse selection, and the cocktails had a solid kick while still being well balanced. The only drawback during our visit was the food menu, which felt a bit limited that night. Not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind if you're coming in hungry. Overall, a great spot for a night out. I'd definitely come back to explore more of their drink menu and see what else the kitchen has to offer.

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I had brunch here with three of my friends for my birthday! One of the friends knows the owners, so…read moreit was his recommendation. The brunch crowd is really chill and the ambience is lovely! We shared all of the food we chose. We even split a mushroom sandwich into four pieces! The coffees were awesome! We ordered four different ones, so we could try a majority of the menu choices! The main dish I ordered was Tiradito Maracuyá (Flambéed ahi tuna, passion fruit sauce, avocado, cilantro, corn). That was so good! I noticed that I didn't talk a lot during the brunch cause I was busy eating everything! The desserts- Alfajores Soft cookies filled with dulce de leche. Made by Fabiola. El Turrón Anise cheesecake topped with golden anise sauce and Peruvian candies. The owner gave us an extra piece! Because we had to go to an event, we boxed an extra piece of El Turrón and all the cookies! After the event was over, when are my friends and I went walking around Lake Merritt, sat down, and ate the rest of the desserts! I really love the food and I loved that the dishes are so shareable! I know I'm going come back for dinner with the friend that recommended this place because he said the dinner menu is even more bomb!

The restaurant was clean and decorated beautifully. Overall amazing experience through and through…read more I lived in Peru many years ago and have since been searching for Peruvian food that is comparable to what I had in Peru and I'm excited to say Lucuma hit the mark! Everything looked and tasted so good I forgot to take photos but trust that the plates all look incredible. Only downside is the price, it's rather expensive but you get what you pay for! We tried as many different dishes as we could including the Cremoso Ceviche, Yucca Fries, Papa à la Huancaina, Coliflor, Conchitas à la Parmesana, Chicken Empanada, and Chuletas. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be going back for more! The House Pisco Sour was delicious and the El Picaro was very unique. We also ordered an off menu spicy margarita that was to die for. The owner/host and our server were kind and efficient. Everything came out quickly and hot. Absolutely amazing all around! Definitely recommend giving it a try.

51 & Tel - Golden Girl: Vodka w/ lemongrass, hay liqueur, aloe, lemon, orange ($16) + Fuego: Tequila w/ mezcal, watermelon, italicus, habanero ($15)

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(34 reviews)

Temescal, North Oakland, Rockridge

This is a very cozy and intimate space. My friend and I ventured into 51 & Tel while waiting on our…read morereservation next door at Pizzaiolo. We only stayed for about 15 mins, but we had a wonderful time. The bartender Danny was very hospitable and made me a very yummy tasting mocktail called Like The Sun that had Aplos Arise, Lyre's Italian Orange, passionfruit, lime. He said that they had an event going on that night and suggested that we try to attend if we had time. We did not attend the event, however I can only imagine that the event was successful. They have a patio, great lighting, a dj booth, and great drinks. I also found out that the bar is in relation to Asmara which is the Ethiopian restaurant next door. Asmara has been there for 40 years. Please check this bar out if you're in the Temescal region. Update: I stopped in during Happy Hour and had a slushie cocktail called Kiwi To My Heart. It was delicious. I enjoyed the patio area this time around with the nice weather.

One of my favorite cocktail bars in Oakland! They have an amazing menu from well curated cocktails…read morefor anyone to beer & a shot deal. Bartenders are attentive and fast. IThey also have a nice outdoor area, and usually have some heat lamps on in the winter which is a nice cozy vibe. They sometimes have rotating pop-ups in the back with food, but do wish they had some more food and snack options and it would make this place even better!

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(6 reviews)

Temescal, North Oakland, Rockridge

Strolling through the neighborhood on my way to a meeting and I had some time to kill. The…read morestorefront caught my eye and when I saw vinyl I had to look. So glad I stopped in. The vibe is very relaxed. A great place for a mental break. Gabriel the bartender greeted me warmly. The music was good. Vinyl selection is The wine selection is exemplary. I had enough time for lunch and opted for the Cheese sandwich ( I do not recall the menu name) upon Gabriel's recommendation. I was not disappointed. Warm beef with melted cheese and accompaniments on a sandwich roll. It was reminiscent of my youth when my friends mother would make lunch for us. It was just sloppy enough to make it delicious without it splattered on my shirt. My new go to spot for a mental break and smiles.

Love this space. Just visited recently for an early scene before it got crowded. I absolutely loved…read morethe way it is done up. There is a warmth and comfortability that sweps you in as soon as you enter. Staff is so warm and friendly. They have some kick ass cocktails and also non alcoholic drinks which is great for those who want to keep it light. The vibes are very cool and chill type scene. I loved spending time here. I need to return for a girls date night or friends get to gather to experience the full night scene. Bathrooms are clean and very psychedelic scene with the lights effect :) If you want to experience something different that is comfortable and relaxed while having some lovely drinks and listening to sick beats then this is the place for you. Its location is super convenient right by downtown very close to bart and bus if you fancy public transportation:) Love couchdate and can't wait to be back for more Love

Low Bar - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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