We went to a show at The Sound Room last night (Angela LaFlamme -- an extraordinary performance!)…read moreand it was a wonderful experience. The doors opened at 6:30 and we ordered our food and found a table. The menu was small, but everything we had was delicious and reasonably priced. My husband and I both ordered the pork carnitas, which were incredibly tender and very tasty, my brother-in-law had the Chile rellenos and we shared some top-notch French fries. My Sangria was great, too! It's a warm and intimate venue, with a friendly vibe, and our friend who was performing that night said that musicians love the venue! A+

Came here for trivia night and it was so much fun! The owners are really sweet and kind, and make…read moreyou feel welcomed. The space is pretty big and is great for events. Their prices are extremely affordable, and if you pay cash there's a cash discount! I love it! Looking forward to more events here!

First time visiting for a concern this past weekend. The space is intimate and has great acoustics…read more I liked how the sofas and other furniture were all mismatched - adds to the esthetic! Our event was 2 hours long, and it was BYOB. Towards the back there are high chairs with seating so if you come early could grab those and settle down with your drinks. It did get a little warm in the afternoon as they turn the fans off during the performance, which makes total sense, but overall enjoyed our time here and would come back for another performance. It's also close to a ton of restaurants and cafe's, and the BART station is just a few blocks away. There is a parking lot around the corner if you're driving.

Extremely rude manager, his name is sam. Saying at the beginning of the show "...you may dislike…read moresome of these songs... this show is not for famous people... I mean there's nobody here in the audience, but hey it's intimate" finding out he then SHAMED the artists before hand for only selling a handle of tickets. In the MIDDLE of a set he then interrupts up when two artists are about to sing into a mic together. I cannot believe that someone who runs a small business space for indie/small music artist to treat musicians with such disrespect

Had dinner at Yoshi's Oakland on Mother's Day before the evening show. We ordered the calamari,…read morespider roll, fire dragon roll, warriors roll, and avocado maki. The calamari was definitely my favorite! Loved how lightly fried it was, and the jalapeño sauce was such a nice touch. The sushi rolls were on the smaller side and felt a bit too rice-heavy with not enough filling. After dinner, we headed into the music venue side of Yoshi's to see The Best Intentions and they were incredible! One thing to note: seating is assigned by the venue and can feel pretty tight since tables are often shared.

I've been contemplating writing this review for a few months. I wanted to give a raving review as…read moremost of the experience was great. Anyhow, we had dinner first for a party of 9. The restaurant itself was a nice atmosphere. We ordered salads, appetizers, sushi, entrees, desserts, and plenty spirits/cocktails. Our server, Owen, was on top of his service. He was great with suggestions and checked on us often. The food was a bit pricey but expected. Nice presentation and food was good. For the show afterwards, we had a booth with a great view. It was a good time. Good vibes and all. The service was there as we kept the drinks coming. My only thing that knocked two stars down was the host. Which I think his name was Chung. He was absolutely rude and had such a condescending attitude towards my party when they were checking in. If you're a host, act like it! You represent the restaurant and the front line of it all when patrons come in. Such a disappointment for a nice establishment! Luckily, the rest of the experience was pleasant.

Enjoyed the Mortified Live event here this past Saturday and was really impressed with the venue…read more The place was spacious enough on two levels, but still had a cozy and intimate environment perfect for this show. And unlike the SF Mortified event I attended last month where most seats were reserved, this one seemed to offer ample seating first come first served, as well as a lovely outdoor courtyard with even more seating. Sound and lighting were ideal. The guest band, Hot and Dangerous, were hilarious and used lots of unconventional instruments along with catchy and comical lyrics, in between journal readings. They did amazing on stage, even though I missed the house band I saw at the previous show. There were bars on both levels, and just a small line at the downstairs bar before the event started. An hour in, there was no line or waiting at all. I tried one of their cocktail specials, the new parish punch, and absolutely loved it, strong and fruity with just a hint of spice, seems like they make good drinks here. Also, we arrived when the doors opened, an hour before showtime, and there was plenty of parking available just a block away.

Came here for the Afro Rave. What a production!! And then we ended the night with food truck jerk…read morechicken (situated right outside). The people (way way too cool, way too sexy, but I still felt like I fit in somehow?) The vibe (everyone knew the lyrics to the songs, I knew a few, but still) The music (2 rooms, each with their own style, we loved both) The drinks (I went basic here just had rum and coke) I loved how there was an outdoor room so you can dance and look up at the stars. In the main room, there were dancers on stage, exceptional lighting, it was an immersive experience.

Can't believe it's taken me so long to write a review for Fox Theater! It's a great concert venue,…read morewith beautiful Indian-inspired architecture, harkening back to the days when American theaters were inspired by not-politically-correct ornamentations of foreign cultures in their escapist surroundings. Over the years, I've been here to see a variety of artists perform, including Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling, and most recently AFI. Fox Theater is Bart-accessible and in a safer part of downtown Oakland. If artists I want to see perform live come here, then this venue is a definite yes on my list!

The inside of the theater is beautiful. Thats pretty much it for a positive note…read more Seating is super tight. Sound was not very clear at the balcony level. Unless you are seated very close up, you are just looking at an ant. Drinks are close to $20 each. Also, if you order water at the bar, they tell you to go get water in the lobby. Bad service for that.

If you ask the Telegraph Room for a drink menu with prices before you go to a show they act like…read moreit's an impossible thing to produce. After I got there and made my way up to the bar, I noticed that one of the other patrons had a drink menu with prices. So I asked to borrow it thinking that it was his own. It turns out that the bar had exactly 2 drink menus that everyone needed to share. Later, when the other guests ran off to the show (Jason Isbell) I grabbed a copy and took these photos. Outside of the snafu with the drink menu, everything was better than I expected. And everyone that works there is super friendly and welcoming. Keep up the good work TR people...

Added this when we went to see Good Kid. I was tempted by the idea of a lounge to hang out in while…read morewe waited for the concert to start, access to additional bathrooms and a potentially less crowded, separate bar and seating. Expected to feel like we'd paid too much, but actually really enjoyed not waiting in a long line, getting a snack (pizza on this night), grabbing a few drinks and having comfy sofas to lounge on before going to find our seats. We also had access to a roped off area near the large bar just at the back of the general admission floor area, which was raised and where we had a clear view to the stage. We were also treated very well as we went back and forth from the lounge room to our seats, to the viewing area, etc. I'd do it again in a second. The only thing is I wish they'd announce what the snacks were going to be ahead of time. I feel like that could be easy to do and would be in line with their already good service. The concert was being shown in the Telegraph Room, too.

Finally got to check out Crybaby this past weekend! It was…read more$22 at the door at around 10:30PM. The crowd here is very young but it's a nice little spot to grab some drinks and enjoy some music. Drinks were priced pretty good and they also have a nice little outside area if you want to smoke or grab some air.

Keak the Sneak brought me out. A Town Legend who took part in creating The Hyphy Movement over 15…read moreyears ago. I had so much fun at the foot of the stage, we danced all night. The crowd had motion as we sang along!

They were very organized and really helpful with finding your seats. I would come here again for…read moreanother show!

Always good times here. This turn around we did the tour for the holidays. There is a lot of fun…read morehistory to learn from the tour. Okay you get to see some is the back rooms and backstage areas. Additionally - the design of the building and decorations are wonderful. Check it out.

I haven't been to Thee Stork Club in over 15 years, when did they get rid of all the Barbie dolls?…read more I came here with my friend when KEXP/KEXC was in town and they were broadcasting the Vinelands show live. The bands sounded great, the place was packed to the gills, and the bartenders were trying to keep up with the steady flow of revelers. I didn't make it into the back room with stage and dance floor but heard it was a good time with lots of dancing and vibing. The front room was barely standing room and we were lucky enough to snag seats along the wall that is to Cheryl being there already! Drinks were strong and beer was fresh, I couldn't ask for more. I'm glad these East Bay institutions are still around.

I'm a big fan strictly on the hours alone. On a Monday night there is no better place - compare to…read morethe Cafe Van Kleef or The Legionnaire Disease Saloon - the alternatives are closed Monday and closed an hour early on weekdays and that stinks. I like this place so much because of the hours - sure, they could probably close a little early when its not so profitable on any given weekday but they don't = and I like that - I like that a lot. Beyond what I sense as not strictly focusing on profits I also like the friendly service and space. Its unique and inviting and comfortable. Anybody could find a little space that they are comfortable in here. The location is also perfect - its near other bars and points of interest and late night food options. On a weekend you can blindly head out to this general area but on a weeknight there is only one good place to be and that is here.

Fireside is such a gem of a neighborhood bar. I've been going here regularly for the past 3 years…read moreand it's always a good time. Whether it's drinking, dancing, trivia, ukulele lessons, football (multiple games on - perfect for Fantasy), or just a nightcap coz we don't want the night to end, Fireside never disappoints. The crowd is eclectic and varies depending on what event is going on but everyone is always inclusive. The bartenders are not just cool and friendly, but they'll put the smack down if there's shenanigans. They may not know our names but they remember our faces and if we haven't been around in a while. They used to have food (the best flatbread pizzas!) but now they let you bring in outside food. They have cool merchandise that I see adults and future patrons rockin'. I hope they bring back the Fireside chonies!

Came here for a Prince party a few months ago and had a great time. It's small, but has great art…read moreand a fun vibe. They were packed, and even though they were swamped, the bartenders still offered great service, very friendly. The drinks were good too, unfortunately I waited too long to write the review and don't remember their names, but both were flavorful. I enjoyed myself and would come again.