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Alyson C.

I've come to Sobre Mesa a few times since I live around the corner, and I love bringing new people to it all the time. The vibe is soooo cute and trendy, giving chic paradise in the middle of downtown Oak. I really enjoyed the patatas bravas, empanadas, jerk gambas shrimp, and warm herbed brioche. I wasn't the biggest fan of the crispy goat cheese or the queso de hoja fundido, but that could also be my aversion to a lot of cheese...Other than that, the cocktails are delicious and the food comes out pretty fast. My only complaint is that I've been served the wrong dishes or drink everytime I'm there, and catching the waiter can be tough on a busy night. That's all!

Kendall R.

Had the most amazing experience last night! It was my first time here and it definitely exceeded my expectation. Kim was awesome she provided impeccable customer service. The drinks were delicious and well balanced. The food came out hot and pretty quickly. The presentation of the food and the drinks were on point. The bar is beautiful loved the ambiance. Will definitely be coming back.

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Lizzie S.

I was in downtown Oakland for work and we wanted late-night food and drinks to catch up over. She recommended Sobre Mesa--she'd heard good things. The ambiance was dark, moody, trendy, and romantic. It was pretty busy around 10pm on a weeknight. Service was good. We enjoyed queso de hoja fundido ($18), tater tots, and I enjoyed my Island Paradiso cocktail--contrary to some reviews, I felt that it was a strong drink! Everything was delicious. I would be back if I was in the area!

Stuffed sweet plantains
susan s.

We just love Sobre Mesa! Excellent cocktails, delicious bites, cool vibes, music beats but not so loud that you can't talk, and super friendly staff. We totally enjoyed the Herbed Patatas, stuffed sweet plantains and Jerk Gambas. That and a passion fruit martini - what's not to like!

Herbed patatas
Sabrina Z.

We had a reservation for 2 at 7:30 pm on a friday night and was sat at a booth! The ambiance is nice and moody, it's a little loud, but also typical for a cocktail bar on a Friday night. We didn't have a big appetite, so we got appetizers to share: - suya beef empanadas 5/5 (perfect filling to dough ratio, light & crispy outside, the sauce was the same at the herbed patatas sauce) - herbed patatas 5/5 (the sauce it came with was delicious) - warm herbed brioche 5/5 (SO GOOD, I love bread) - "adobo" chicken pinchos 2/5 (dry, and also tasted and looked like pork... not chicken?) For drinks we got: - island paradiso 3/5 (too sweet for me) - OG margarita 4/5 (standard margarita, no complaints)

Beautiful bar
Taylor J.

After a bit of strolling and adventuring in downtown oakland, we stopped into Sobre Mesa for a nice dinner!Arrived right when they opened at 5pm and sat by the absolutely gorgeous and friendly hostess/waitress! This place is so lovely inside! Colorful and dark decor, lots of pinks and greens. And you can't forget the disco ball at the Stunning bar. It definitely fit the vibe I was looking for. First, we ordered drinks and I got the Chan Chan. This was really good! I was expecting a sweet and refreshing drink but this was not that. It was a dark and serious banana concoction that was more of a sipper. Very alcohol forward, but I enjoyed it. For food, we got the beef empanadas, the chicken pinches, and the beef dumplings. Everything was great! For me the clear winner was the empanadas. Crispy on the outside and delicious and meaty on the inside with a yummy red sauce on the outside. Along with my drink, I really enjoyed these. Great dinner at Sobre Mesa! I enjoyed the ambiance, the great vibes, and delicious food.

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Yan X.

We ordered half of the tapas menu. We were not pleased at all. The only dishes that stood out were stuffed plantain, herbed brioche and Caribbean rice. The rest were tasteless as if the chef had a personal vengeance against salt. The cocktail Chan Chan was delicious but it gave us a huge headache like a cheap liqueur would do. Don't think will ever go again.

Michelle D.

Came here for my best friends bday dinner - we decided on a spread of tapas from the starters menu! Originally wanted to also order an entree but the tapas ended up being plentiful. Food very flavorful. Not gonna lie for some reason the Tots were the biggest hit for us lol. I think it's the crispiness of it. I thought the empanadas were yummy, the adobo chicken (forget the actual name of it), the brioche was an interesting combo - i think i liked the pairing and the bread was so soft and yummy. Drinks were beautiful but didn't feel like they were strong (which is fine since Im not one to drink much anymore... but would've liked a little buzz still). Vibe of the restaurant was cute. They had a DJ that night who was playing really good music. Would return to give this another shot!

El-Khalid M.

So many people told me to come by Sobre Mesa, but I'm so busy that when I finally stopped by, it was well worth the wait. The first thing you notice is the beautiful ambiance of decor there. It felt like I was on vacation in Costa Rica. The house speakers playing Latin and Dominican music def set the tone that this was a place rich in culture. I must say that the server Kimmy as well as Crista the bartender were both bright spots. The food was awesome as well. The steak was served to temperature (med rare) and the dealers choice rum cocktail was phenomenal. What made this dinner visit special was the fact that the chef came from behind the window to check on everyone. Being in hospitality for 30 years, I can say that I know genuine passion when I see it. Not only did this visit make me happy that it is located in my home town of oakland, but to know that top chef talent chef Nelson, took a community shot with everyone at bar made it feel like home. Cheers to Sobre, they got it right!

The sauce to die for on the bread. Screw lo-carb - order the bread. Do not waste the sauce.
Yoko O.

Oh my goodness the food here is good. And it's DIFFERENT - not the same as all the other tapas places. 1. We ordered the empanadas and the fried goat cheese. Both amazing. Empanada had a very tasty crust A deep fried not baked. And lots of meat. More than a lot of other places. And it had a sauce that I wanted to steal all of it because it was that good. The goat cheese was creamy and the crusty outside was very satisfying. Lovely presentation. 2. We ordered the jerk cambas which was shrimp in an incredibly tasty tomato based sauce. Order bread to dip into the sauces. You won't be sorry. 3. We ordered the pork belly but they were out of that cut and they made the same dish out of pork shoulder. It was so tender. I think it was probably better than the pork belly which is good but is so rich (fatty) that my digestive system rebels. So I was really happy with this dish. We had no room for dessert. However we found that their margaritas slide right in. The service was fabulous. Our server Alicia was so delightful and fun. She explained all the dishes to us as this was our first time. Everyone kept our water filled. Decor - lighting is perfect - not too bright. Very nice bar - colorful and really gives a great ambience. Great for dates. Music is just a little loud so maybe not the place to go for conversations across the table. There are cozy tables away from the speakers. Ask for those if you need to.

Tanya W.

This place was super cool. We were headed to another place in the area but the great music filtering through the door made us curious. We peeked inside and loved the vibe and cool and diverse crowd. Dark lighting, nice decor, friendly hostess and bartender, nicely made cocktails, decent food, and a live singer. I would definitely be back when I'm the area. :)

Persimmon martini and manzana g&t
Ann C.

Once you walk in the doors (which do look a bit sketch; I totally walked past the entrance my first time here), you're transported to south Miami in the best way possible. Drinks here are on point though food service took WAYYYYY longer than usual on my last visit (but customer service made up for it). They have a great happy hour as well (chicken pinchos and empanadas are top choices). If you're in the Oakland area, do not miss out.

Shirene B.

I've celebrated my birthday twice at Sobre Mesa the last few years. I'm a big fan of their sister restaurant AlaMar. So this year I decided to do a mini pub crawl with some girlfriends and Sobre Mesa is where we enjoyed the dinner portion. The hostess and server were really awesome. The server made great recommendations, including the brioche bread (order that right now!) She also provided us with smoked shots of their Sobre Mesa cocktail and non alcoholic drinks for my friends that weren't partaking. Food: we had the chicken skewers, patatas, beef skewers, pork belly, empanadas and the brioche bread. All of it was delicious. My crew really liked the empanadas, patatas and brioche bread. There was nothing left. I enjoyed the Oaxacan Country Club and it was very tasty. We ended the night by taking photos by the "Come Sober, Leave Sobre" sign and that we did. Until next time!

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Can I buy a gift card?

Yes. Please email us for the secure link. Sobremesaoakland@gmail.com

Do they have bottomless mimosas on sundays?

I was there late on a Saturday night and they did not, but idk: https://www.sobremesaoak.com/

Are kids allowed? My son is 12

Unfortunately not, we are a cocktail lounge for 21+.

Is this within walking distance to the Fox?

Yes, the fox is 2 blocks away.

Are dogs allowed in the outdoor area?

We do not have outdoor dining.

Is there live music? Dj? are the closing hrs updated? Thnx

Sometimes on the weekend on Saturdays as my friend and his band Namorados Da Lua have been performing there on Saturday nights but bands change from time to time so call ahead and no DJ that I am aware of

Is there an outdoor seating area?

Yes

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