Really juicy crispy catfish with the perfect amount of batter. Oakland rooftop spot.. too bad it was closed for a private event! Discovered lemon drop at their nice bar downstairs. Good service! read more

Oeste Bar & Cafe - Crispy Catfish, lemon drop - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

The food here was delicious. I really enjoyed my time and the drinks were just as good. I can't recall specifically what I had that night. I just remember feeling good about it and thinking to myself that I would return so here I am leaving a review I will follow up once I recall and or on my second visit, I will follow up. Until then, enjoy! read more

This review is long overdue. About two years ago, my friends and I were at Oeste when I accidentally spilled my drink at the bar, causing the glass to break. I immediately apologized because it was an honest accident. An older woman, who appeared to be in her 50s, was sitting at the bar and became extremely upset. Even after I apologized, she continued yelling at me. I didn't engage at first, but she kept escalating the situation. She eventually put her hand in my face basically hitting my face and pushed my face physically., That's when I finally responded. My friends witnessed the entire interaction and told her she was in the wrong. What disappointed me most was how security handled it. Instead of listening to both sides or trying to de-escalate the situation, they immediately seemed to side with her and even told one of the men in my group to get us to back off. To this day, I still feel they gave her more credibility because she was older, despite multiple people seeing what actually happened. I don't get into confrontations, which is one reason this experience has always stayed with me. This is only coming up now because every so often my friends bring up that night and how poorly the situation was handled. It reminded me that I never left a review, so I finally decided to write one. These days I rarely go to bars anymore because I'm more into fitness and wellness, but even if I did, Oeste wouldn't be my first choice after this experience. I hope management ensures security listens to both sides before making assumptions. read more

Really great bar. Very popular and one of many in the area. Great ambiance and good drinks. Great friendly service from the bartenders. Definitely looking to come back when in town again. Walking distance from the Marriott. read more

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The food was amazing. The service was great. I loved the vibe and the ethnic atmosphere. read more

The food was not good especially for the price. The shrimp was not to my liking and grits were too runny. The catfish sucked; fries were probably the best. The plantains were good, but served with sour cream and not crema. I would grab a drink here, but not dine. read more

Oeste Bar & Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Great vibe and great music , I love the environment each and everytime . Only thing was the upstairs is closed and I didn't like that

Excellent Chicken sandwich! Perfectly cooked, very juicy and the slaw was well done! The attentiveness of the bartender was amazing and she made fantastic cocktails. I will return. read more

Excellent place that doesn't get enough attention! The happy hour wings were so good and we were really happy with the ambience on both the upper and lower floor. We initially made a rooftop reservation that we decided to switch to downstairs because we really liked the music and the vibes downstairs. It did end up getting busier later on a Friday night and we got out at the perfect time. Would definitely come back! read more

My friend and I accidentally discovered that they have an all day happy hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so when we went in yesterday (a Wednesday) we were pleasantly surprised and got some tasty snacks (wings and fries) for very reasonable prices and a handful of cocktails and mixed drinks (also reasonably priced). The service was great and attentive. The lemon pepper wings were really good - they also have BBQ and Buffalo flavor options. We will definitely be coming back for more happy hour fun! read more

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Great experience they treated us very well and the drinks were excellent. We had a lot of different options and I really like their Hennessy espresso martini. read more

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Service could be a hit or miss depending on when you come. I've only visited twice and it could be a long wait to even grab a bartenders attention. I think peak times are definitely after work on weekdays and sometimes they have private events booked up on the rooftop or other areas. I did like the wings but they were tiny and we ordered 2 sets of wings, the last one came late like 40 min after. At that point we didn't want it anymore. I do like their selection of wines and liquor so I'll be back for that! They didn't have the tacos when I came but I appreciate how the kitchen is open late. I arrived at 11pm on Friday and they were serving food still. That's a win. The DJs are great and there's good energy all around. read more

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Oeste has some of the BEST red beans and rice I've had! The flavor was absolutely amazing--seasoned perfectly and full of that homemade taste. And the catfish was just as delicious! Crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. If you're looking for some good comfort food with great flavor, you definitely need to give Oeste a try. I'll definitely be back for those red beans and rice and catfish! read more

I'm mainly here for the red beans and rice nowadays, but I used to frequent Oeste for dinner and drinks with the ladies or a random date night and can attest to the service and ambiance as well as the flavors. I've also been for the brunch and that was worthy, too. So, Oeste has yet to disappoint me and my tribe. It can be a challenge to park, of course, because it's downtown, but for some reason the parking goddesses have usually smiled upon me and I've been fine. There's bar seating, table seating, and a rooftop, so options abound. It's giving elevated casual, a little trendy without trying too hard, and I always seem to meet someone nice at the bar if I end up sitting there. The customer service can be up or down, to keep it real. I think that could be partially attributed to those nights when a place gets slammed and staff can't entirely bear that weight. But there's also plenty of times that I go in there and get great service, friendly faces, and smiling hostesses and 'tenders... So it's honestly a toss-up. It still feels good to support a local business owned by POC in the community and serving up good food and good vibes. Stop by for a good time! read more

3 stars for the drink but 4 stars for the food and overall vibe. We managed to get rooftop seating (if the day is nice, I HIGHLY recommend this option) and it was a super amazing opportunity to get outside for a early evening drink + meal. We were here for restaurant week, and also managed to get in a couple happy hour drinks and plaintains. Unlike one of the previous reviews, I really enjoyed the food. The catfish was well fried, and the rice and beans it came with appeared to have been cooked with some sort of meat (there was some hunks of pork? or beef?) so it had good flavor as well. The plaintains were also really sweet, and the Oxtail we had was also very tender - not something that can be achieved by a quick cook. I was not that impressed with the cocktails - they weren't anything to write home about, but they were cheaper because it was Happy Hour. I would consider coming back for Happy Hour to try out the fried chicken - another table ordered it and they looked amazing! read more

Loved the atmosphere here. They had great music and the vibes were fun. The interior was charming, and the staff brought the fun with their excellent service. The food was good. My favorite was the fried fish. I enjoyed that a lot. The buffalo wings were on the saltier side, but the lemon pepper was great. The burger was your traditional decent burger. I felt their ketchup was housemade, and I liked it a lot. I liked their Hennessy espresso martini. I never seen that before but it was very yummy. read more

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I went with my hubby to this restaurant for a farewell brunch. Staff greeted us as we entered. They were polite and when we got to the rooftop our server was not as friendly as the staff downstairs. I ordered two egg breakfast which came with eggs, potatoes, toast and chicken sausage. They also gave me bacon. The meal was good. This place is a vibe and very busy. We sat on the rooftop and once the sun moves or is covered it's cold. The waiter would not let us turn heating lamps on. Great restaurant for brunch and dinner. Not sure if would come back. Might just be a one time thing. read more

Beautiful Restaurant. We got lucky and were able to park right across the street. There's a sign in the window that cautions against leaving anything visible in your car. We got there a little after they opened on Sunday for brunch. Two in our group had the banana's foster French toast. Both agreed it was tasty however they would've preferred a thicker bread. I had the two egg breakfast that came with potatoes, sourdough toast, and fruit. Nice size portion. I added chicken sausage which was flavorful. I think the potatoes would've been better if they were cooked in smaller pieces but they were still tasty overall. Another friend had the biscuits, potatoes, and a side of bacon. She said the bacon was nice and crispy. Biscuit was good but could've been hotter. Soft butter would've also been nice. They had a large group upstairs, but they communicated with us regarding the service so overall, we were happy with that. For larger groups, they will add gratuity, which is not an issue however, we did learn that they tax you on the gratuity when they add it read more

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I went with my wife to this restaurant for a celebration. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by staff. Staff were friendly and polite. I ordered two egg breakfast which came with eggs, potatoes. Toast and chicken sausage. I also ordered schilling cider. The meal was delicious and the cider was refreshing. The ambiance is live and very busy. We sat on the rooftop. Great restaurant for brunch and dinner. read more

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This was truly a disappointing experience, and unfortunately, it will be my last visit. From the moment we walked in, the customer service was lacking. The hostess greeted us with a rude and dismissive attitude. A kind customer offered to share his table so we wouldn't have to sit right by the door, but instead of accommodating the gesture, the hostess approached us with an unprofessional tone, questioning why we were seated there--despite the customer's clear invitation. To make matters worse, when it came time to pay, our receipt included items we never ordered. When we brought this to the waitress's attention, she slammed the corrected receipt on the table without an apology or acknowledgment of the mistake. It left me wondering how many other customers might unknowingly pay for incorrect items. Between the rude hostess and the careless behavior of the server, the service felt mediocre at best. There are far too many great dining options with better hospitality. I won't be returning. BTW- food was decent read more

Oeste Bar & Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

It had been awhile since I frequented Oeste. Glad I did. A few friends and I went to grab some drinks after a concert. It was packed with a bunch of 49er fans celebrating their win. It was a satisfying way to end the night and head home. Cheers. read more

Didn't realize the food would be pretty decent here. We've only ever come for the bar. It's such a vibe inside and they play solid music. We sat at the rooftop which was nice. Service could be better. read more

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With reservations, my party arrived at 7:45 pm on Juneteenth. The place is offered a lively atmosphere. Although the rooftop was open, we chose not to eat outside, because it felt quite chilly. After being seated inside, we saw small groups of patrons headed up to enjoy the rooftop. This busy night only had one table open, which was quickly filled. Our main entreés arrived simultaneously, but the salad we ordered came later. This was not a big issue, since the table was smaller and there was not much space to hold another platter. I opted for the shrimp ceviche, which had a subtle spice, appropriately citrusy, had fresh tortillas chips, but was missing the avocado. The catfish was indeed crispy and held a beautiful Cajun flavor with a nice kick. Our Little Gem salad was okay - the amount of dressing was slightly too much, but the blue cheese became the star paired with the apples. My Beach Bum cocktail was beautifully tropical - appropriately sweet, the flavor of Appleton rum was present without being overbearing, and felt refreshing. The Oeste Haze had a smoky, balanced taste with ginger and felt like a perfect summer drink. Our server was attentive, despite being occupied throughout our meal. read more

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Let me tell you that the catfish and red beans and rice was so fire, I ordered two on the spot merely from judging the yelp pictures. And no I didn't regret that decision. I just wished I ate faster so I wouldn't have to be stuck with cold fish later on. Wings I would skip because dry and salty. Salad I would get again because the coriander dressing was phenomenal I need to know the recipe. $10 for a thing of salad is ridiculous but I would for this one. Oeste I see you! read more

This Saturday was a bit busier. Service was slower than normal but we still had a good time. Orders something different: green salad and rose wine. The salad was a bit salty. I had to ask for them to remake it with no salt and dressing on the side. The dressing is naturally salty I recommend you ask for it on the side fr. I didn't appreciate the waitress questioning me with this look like I was trippin or that I was being difficult, like ..."are you sure there's salt on the salad?" Like girl, if it wasn't too much salt I would not have stoped and brought it to your attention. Salad was remade to my liking. 3/5 service tonight. read more

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A really chill vibe and excellent staff make a visit to Oeste worth it. We were greeted by Maja and she made us feel welcome walking in the door the evening of my time there. We sat upstairs on the rooftop open area, by ourselves the entire time. A lot of people downstairs missed a specatular evening dining al fresco. A start with the grilled brussel sprouts app it was tasty and served with a nice dipping sauce. For my entree I went for the Salmon teriyaki it was delicious, a nice portion of perfectly cooked fish, moist pink and flavorful served over a bed of rice and a side of fresh mixed greens salad. The fish was done very well and it was a good choice. There were a few different mocktails on the menu so I opted for the mocking bird it was a cool drink. Not to sweet and well balanced, so much so I had a second one. Finished the evening witha fresh bread pudding, again a solid choice - warm, caramel and cinnamon with a good chocolate drizzle topped with fresh whipped cream and powdered sugar. It was a good finish. All in all a very good meal and dining experience. 4 Stars a solid eatery, if its a nice day or evening enjoy the rooftop 00914 read more

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First time there on March 13th food was great. I had fried chicken and red beans and rice. Staff very nice and sweet, knowledgeable and respectful. Enjoyed myself so much going back tonight with friends. read more

Red beans and rice with the catfish is my go to. Can get busy during the weekend nights so service can be kind of iffy if you're sitting at a table but the vibes are so good the music especially so I do recommend. read more

We came for a night cap and were seated fairly quickly upon arrival. We had bread pudding, fried chicken sandwich and burger with fries. Everything tasted really good. Vibe was great with DJ and ambiance. Fun and happening. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Food Service and Ambiance all A++! I always miss this place and I love bringing new people here. They are always impressed. My friend said that when her family comes from out of town she wants to bring them here from now on. read more

Wow! What a superb Valentine's evening. My partner said it was the Best meal ever! Get the deep fried snapper. Service friendly and attentive, nice vibe. Note: the portions are Large. Appetizers enough for whole table! read more

Had a fantastic time here attending the Sunday Brunch with friends. They had a DJ that had us All dancing. The crowd was very friendly and fun. I had a great time and many margaritas.black female owned too read more

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Oeste feels like home with flavor that speaks to the soul. I had the red beans and rice, and let me tell you -- it tasted just like the South. Perfectly seasoned, hearty, and full of love in every bite. The Croissant Breakfast Sandwich was flaky, buttery, and loaded with all the good stuff -- easily one of the best I've had. And don't skip the bread pudding -- warm, soft, just the right amount of sweetness. It's the kind of dessert you don't share. The space is beautiful, the vibe is relaxed, and the staff made me feel like family. Oeste is definitely a gem in Oakland -- I'll be back for brunch and beyond. read more

I will always prefer to sit at the bar because the glow brings inviting conversations. Our food came out pretty fast for how much we ordered. I enjoyed the brussel sprouts the most; the plantains need to go back on the drawing board; I prefer a crispier bite to my wings and these did not deliver but lemon pepper is always on top; the fries were a bit bland :/. read more

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Went to the bar on May 23. The food and music was good, but the customer service was horrible from the very moment we made contact with the people working there. It was horrible. Everyone was rude. There bartenders the servers anybody working there every last one of them was rude. It was the worst experience I have ever had I would never go back and would never recommend anyone to go. I don't know if they were understaffed , but the service was horrible. We were highly offended that they added gratuity to the bill, especially with the customer service being as horrible as it was.A few of us left early because of the horrible service we just could not stand to sit there any longer. It was sad because the music was actually really good and it could have been a wonderful night.Had it not been for the horrible service. read more

The food was so good! Props to the chef or chefs in the kitchen! Catfish with red beans and rice, and their salt and pepper chicken wings were the biznessss!! My old supervisor turned good friend and I went out for their Labor Day Party - flyer said it started at 2pm - we were casually late by 3:30p and were told the place doesn't open until 4p. Okay...so we are about to walk away to the black owned bar and restaurant across the street (we should have) when a very tall and attractive man opened the door and let us inside. Very nice man. Then we get a shout from someone else saying "We are not serving drinks until 4pm!" (It was 1000 sqft space mind you, shouting was a bit overkill - like we were in a school yard). My friend and I now take the time to chat and learn more about each other, great time. Then it's finally 4pm and we can order something ‍. We order and keep chatting. Please know my friend is 42 looking 32 and outfit fire AF! She's grown and I notice men see that, go girl. We then get a tap or call from behind us and it's a girl and her boyfriend or whatever he is to her, she's asking us to move down so her and her guy can sit down. Mind you there's two seats to my left and one to the right of my friend. Girl coulda just sat down on the two chairs next to me...this is girl code for "I'm insecure and I want to control you and your friend and your night and basically try to destroy it." Anyway.... I said "oh you can have all the chairs you want...we are actually here for the rooftop party." Girl looked dumbfounded and shocked as her guy continued to glance and stare at my friend as we walked up the stairs to the rooftop. So toxic energy is alive and well so far. Mmmm - idk it's summer (melanin poppin and some attitudes too). We get to the rooftop and decided to sit at a high chair (four chairs, nice to spread out), and we are immediately told, not asked, TOLD to "find" a two person table because it was going to get "busy." (Rooftop never got that busy) Again, the attitude just high! The good thing is that both my friend and I have gone through therapy, she's a social worker - so we've seen a lot and choose to stay in our light and positive energy but it was wild! Then we go to order and they say they don't have 3/4 of what's on the menu. Okay...we just go with it! By the end of the night we had chicken wings, catfish plate (shared family style - we ended up with leftovers because of the vibes of the place), one shot of well tequila and a pineapple juice and this all came to $70 including a gratuity & a card fee ‍ ! They got us coming and going! Lmao - I go downstairs to get my card to pay and downstairs has become a summer watering hole with at least 50 people crowded around the bar. I'm not a fan of crowds so glad we stayed on the rooftop (again, still not crowded on the rooftop). We both had been to the restaurant before but had never really felt the toxicity. It was interesting - We concluded with the food was SO good, bartender was nice, food servers were nice, but Never Again. read more

This place is very trendy, modern. Drinks and food is great. I had the shrimp and grits. Delicious!! Hubby had great food too. His potatoes were cooked perfectly accept for me they could've used more spices. The ketchup wasn't enough for the potatoes. We will come back, love the music as well. The inside and outside are both pretty. Love the decor here. read more

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This place is always a vibe. Food is good. Music is good. Love the rooftop. Reasonably priced.

This review is long overdue since I've been here a couple times now and each time was on a different vibe and I enjoyed both! The first time was for a friends birthday on the rooftop section and what I can remember before the many drinks kicked in is that I loved the rooftop set up , the music, the drinks and service from our waitress was 100%. Very attentive even with all that was going on! The second time was a lunch date with the husband and I enjoyed it even more. We sat outside in front of the restaurant and had the same waitress from the time before and she was still amazing! I am very indecisive when It comes to ordering from places and she was patient and had great suggestions! I order this drink with champagne and tequila and it was bomb! We ordered the whole fish, red beans and rice, wings and a salad + drinks and we loved it all, I highly recommend the fish, like I did not expect it to be soooo good!!! I will be back again and again and again!!! read more

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Came right after work with coworkers for the cocktails and the some small bites.. only reason for 4 stars, i wish they posted on their website or socials when they will be having private events OR when areas will be closed. We wanted to sit at the rooftop section, but it was closed for a private event. Wish we knew ahead of time.. But we sat at the restaurant downstairs, it was still a vibe and we ordered from the bar menu and ordered a few cocktails and we still enjoyed ourselves and the food was great. Will definitely be back read more