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4.0 (45 reviews)
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Michael C.

Stopped by Tease Southern Cooking in the Public Market Emeryville and grabbed the macaroni with prawns alongside an iced lemonade. Overall, the highlight of the plate was easily the prawns--plump, juicy, cooked to perfection, and packed with flavor. The macaroni and cheese base was rich and comforting, though it leaned just a touch too heavy on the salt. Fortunately, the lemonade was a great pairing. Its crisp, bright acidity cut right through the rich cheese and balanced out the extra saltiness, making the meal click together nicely. Great Southern comfort food spot in the food hall. I'd definitely come back, though hopefully with a slightly lighter hand on the seasoning for the mac next time!

Lobster   5 Cheese Mac
Manuela G.

Overall rating 7/10 Customer service: cannot comment on, didn't experience this during our visit. Upon arrival we ordered on the self serve kiosk and went to a nearby table while waiting for a text to let us know our order was ready. We ordered : Wings & Fries combo -- lemon pepper wings & "Cajun fries" 7/10 wings were flavorful but not as good as I expected based on the reviews. They weren't dry and were meaty which I appreciated but the seasoning itself isn't that good. Would get again but try a different flavor. The "Cajun fries" were more like regular fries, zero Cajun seasoning to it. They were also the coldest part of the whole order so I'm assuming pre made and sat in a food warmer. Would've rated higher if fries were fresh Garlic noodles & Cajun fish 8/10 Fish itself was a bit chewy but the seasoning was good and the garlic noodles were delicious! Perfect amount of flavor and portion was perfect. Lobster 5 Mac 9/10 this was probably our favorite part of our entire order. Lobster was good, tasted fresh, and the cheese sauce was to die for. I'm such a Mac and cheese girlie and this is one of my favorites now. Can't wait to try their other options!

Crispy Chicken Tenders & Fries Nashville Hot  Cajun Fries
Estefania S.

Went during lunch time and decide to get the crispy tender with Cajun fries , It's a bit on the spicy side, but definitely worth trying!

Hanh T.

Really !! Good !! For the Fried Cat fish and fries Tasted fresh and delish . They were loaded with fries and I couldn't stop eating . Mine didn't come with any sauces or lemon so we had to ask but other than that it was very tasty and I'd def recommend .

Cherry lime frozen lemonade
Domonique O.

Been a fan of Tease since they were in Oakland. When I heard they moved to Public Market I had to try it out on a good Sunday. People were around placing orders, that makes me excited that people still supporting. Ordered on a kiosk which I liked because I know I have full control of my order. The person was there to answer any questions. Ordered the brussels sprouts which were a bit heavy on the vinegar. Then I had the honey fried chicken and garlic noodles. The chicken was dry not juicy or very flavorful. Now those noodles!!!! I will be back ASAP for those. The garlic was perfect and I think it had cheese on them, 20/10!! Wings were crispy and flavorful however the fries tasted like paper. Ended my meal with a cherry lime frozen lemonade which was tasty. Overall my meal was 8/10 would recommend

Honey Fried Chicken Mac
Alexis H.

This is the best food I've had in a long time. I was a little nervous because I wasn't sure how the honey on the chicken would pair with the macaroni but it was delicious. The service was fast and the food was super fresh. I can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu.

5 Cheese Mac

The 5 cheese Mac N Cheese is super delicious and seasoned perfectly!!! I placed my order and was served timely. It is located right next to stage so you can wait for your food and hear some old school tunes.

Lemon pepper wings
Donna B.

The Lemon Pepper Wings were seasoned to perfection! I love how easily the meat pulled away from the bone with just the right amount of crispness. I also tried their Caesar Salad. The portion was quite hardy and paired well with the Lemon Pepper Wings.

Cajun Fish & Fries
Nicole P.

First time at this location but overall good experience. Customer service was great, ordering process was quick and easy, and the food was good. The Cajun fish and fries and the wings and fries were both flavorful and filling. It wasn't too busy when we first arrived but by the time our food was ready, the line started to form.

Garlic noodles and shrimp
Marsha W.

The food from this restaurant is so good. I loved the garlic noodles and the shrimp the most. I got two different kinds of shrimp. One of my orders came with sautéed shrimp and the other came with breaded fried shrimp. I have to say the sautéed shrimp were amazing. They were so big and full of meat. The fish was basa and it was just okay to me. It wasn't horrible, but it definitely didn't steal the show like the shrimp and garlic noodles did. Their fries were okay as well. They were very skinny, but seasoned well. The customer service was awesome. The employee was patient and answered all of my questions which I greatly appreciated. Also, the ambience of where the food was served, which was for the culture on a taco. Tuesday was amazing. I have to say the music made the food taste even better. I would definitely recommend some of the food items to others and will surely be returning myself.

Lemon pepper wings
Erewa U.

Lemon pepper wings were a 10/10. Some of the best I've had. Perfect size, seasoned flawlessly, and what stood out most was how oil-free they tasted. Super flavorful but still light on the stomach, which I appreciated. Also, shoutout to the woman at the register with the curly hair and big smile, she was so kind and welcoming. She even gave me a free mango lemonade and it was insanely refreshing. Great food, great service. I'll definitely be back.

Fish and garlic noodles
Julie C.

The Emeryville Public Market has lots of options but if you're craving Creole/Cajun goodness, look no further. While you self-order, staff was friendly and asked if there were questions. The wait will be worth it once you dig into your meal which was a very large portion I didn't expect. The Crispy Cajun fish did not disappoint from the crispy breading to the succulent fish. The garlic noodles were rich. This is part of a busy food court so seating will be at a premium. My daughter saved our seats while I queued up.

David A.

I stopped by Emeryville Marketplace to get something to eat. This place looked like the best choice, and I was right. I had one of the chicken sandwiches, it was really good and a nice size not small at all . I could barely finish it because I got full,l because of the fries added. It came with Cajun fries, and the portion nice! I don't eat fried food that often, but this was a good exception. worth it. I also got one of those iced drinks and let one of the workers pick the flavor for me. It was hella good too. For the price, this was better than the other places I've tried here, and it tasted good too. I recommend . Tnx Tease!

Garlic Noodles and Garlic crab! Mouthwatering!

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Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen

4.1(5.2k reviews)
2.4 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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The first time I've been on an off hour and seen this place not busy. Linner was great - service…read morewas attentive, the music was vibey, and the food was excellent. I went a little ham for one person because I can't NOT get the hush puppies and something spicy and dessert! The gumbo alone was probably enough for me, but upside is I have plenty to snack on when I get home. Yum!

wow famous famous place. angeline must be a baddie the way she has 5k+ reviews rn. well i went in…read moreto see if they stand up to the hype. walked out the door with small pricey portions. angeline is..ehhh. not worth the price. sorry girl. oh well! i got takeout but IMMEDIATELY noticed the servers are bomb af. yes get those tips girl. i saw that social engineering. HAHAHA just kidding they are just very nice i got the jambalaya, gumbo, chicken, and beignets. gumbo came with rice and french bread. good! traditional. would've been fun to see potato salad or cornbread with that but it seems like this place is more modern. fried chicken sides were green beans and some mashed sweet potato. jambalaya - its alright. rice is unevenly cooked. slightly too sweet from the tomatoes but good amount of meat and smokiness. 7.5/10 fried chicken - DRY! but crunchy. slightly too salty. i like the breading otherwise. green beans were overcooked and lacked flavor. why are we not doing collard greens cause those lowkey taste better as a side. also the sweet potato / yam situation was okay...6/10 beignets - big star. supernova of the show. LOVE the pillowyness. wish they offered chocolate sauce to go with that or something. healthy amount of powdered sugar and by healthy i mean an appropiate amount...like maybe 3 full spoons in total? idk at this point. SO good and warm gumbo - needs more meat! would've loved okra but i get it sometimes it tastes like phlegm reincarnated. also i wish the roux was darker cause it felt like the gumbo was missing something. overall it's okay. would come back for beignets and lowkey the jambalaya too

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Brenda's Oakland

3.9(1.4k reviews)
2.2 mi•North Oakland
•$$

I drive past this place all the time and kept noticing the $5 biscuit sandwich display, so today…read morewas finally the day to try it. The service was great. The gentleman at the counter suggested the sausage biscuit, and the guy who brought my food out was so upbeat and friendly. The biscuit is buttery, soft, and absolutely delicious, and the pepper jelly added a really nice flavor. Did I mention the biscuit is buttery and soft?! Omg, so good. Not the biggest breakfast sandwich, but for $6 out the door I have zero complaints. I will be back!

Brenda's has been well-known for decades, the first location is in San Francisco. I've gotten…read moretakeout from them before but this was the first time I've dined in at Brenda's Oakland. My wife and I were trying to be strategic with our choices: She got the Fried Chicken wings, I got one of the dinner entrees (the Jambalaya) which came with three sides. For the sides, I'm a potato salad lover so I felt compelled to order the Creole Potato Salad which was mayo-based but not too heavy; Mac and Cheese was pretty good for a side, not the best I've ever had: and their Cornbread was a healthy size for a size, I was expecting a small muffin type side. Their Jimbalaya was good, it was thick and solid as opposed to those that are more soup/stew consistency but it was pretty flavorful. The Fried Chicken wings were solid (my wife doesn't believe in boneless, which I've come around on as well). The fried chicken was not too salty for being fried chicken and the wings were a good size. It came with fries and a small side of cole slaw. We were stuffed from dinner otherwise we would've tried dessert, I've had their peach cobbler as takeout. Pretty good experience, we'll come back again. Brenda's lives up to the hype.

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Burdell - Burdell reserve caviar & chicken nuggets

Burdell

3.5(409 reviews)
1.8 mi•Temescal, North Oakland
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The restaurant is on busy Telegraph so parking can be tough. Give yourself extra time for…read morereservations. The place was dark but warm inside. Honey comb designs on the wall and painted portraits. Felt like someone's home. We started with drinks. I was kinda disappointed that the drinks were on the sweet side. We wanted to do the family meal which meant the whole table did the family meal option. Pre fixe menu with a long list of dishes for the experience. While the family meal option allowed us to try most of their dishes, the portions were quite small. The cornbread was really good but the side butter was too tart. The roasted potatoes were also really good with a rich butter that went well with the cornbread as well. The peppersteak was cooked well with a nice glacé and peppers. We got to enjoy each dish because our server paced out dinner well. The drinks came out quick each time. It was $530 for 3 family meals so this is more like a special occasion dinner option.

I recently went to Burdell for the first time to sample items from their new venture "Uncle" which…read morewill be replacing Wood Tavern in the near future. Fortunately, I able to go with a few friends which allowed us to sample a variety of dishes. We ended up starting off with the Caesar salad, calamari, and tomatoes. The Caesar salad was prepared table side and served with fresh cracked pepper. The veggie quality was solid and the anchovies within the salad were a great touch. I also really enjoyed the tomatoes which were seasoned perfectly. I LOVED the calamari which had an awesome briny taste within the batter. The dipping sauce was also very tasty. For our mains we went with the pork chops and the salmon. We also ordered some mashed potatoes and creamed corn on the side. Firstly, the pork chops were excellent. They had great flavor and seasoning while also remaining moist. My friend's salmon was tasty but it didn't blow my socks off. In terms, of sides I think the creamed corn was the star the of the show. I would highly recommend it. The mashed potatoes were also well made. In the end, my experience with the food quality and service at Burdell was great. Our waitstaff were polite and attentive and the food was mostly good. However, in reality I feel like I want to leave a 3.5 star review here for the portion size relative to the price. Again, the food and service were excellent but the portions were not generous at all. We paid north of $40 for a fairly meager portion of salmon alone. The sides were relatively small and I was still left a bit hungry after the pork chops. I think it is 100% fine to charge premium prices for soul food. It is important to respect the time and effort that goes into making a quality meal. Still, I found myself disappointed at the portion size relative to the price point (value). I understand that this was a special menu to preview their new restaurant, so I want to extend some grace. In summary, the food is quite good but the portion size/value piece leaves much to be desired.

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Samara Southern Creations - Chicken n waffles

Samara Southern Creations

4.4(34 reviews)
2.6 mi•Uptown
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Man they gave out warm towels for your hands when we finished our meal. Player type ishh!…read moreDefinitely coming back.

What are you waiting for?! Just book the reservation! 10/10!!!!…read more Stopped in to try Samara's Southern Creations while in town for the weekend visiting the Black Food and Wine Experience. Of course me and the bestie had to grab brunch before we headed home. Was a bit thrown off when booking via OpenTable as it comes up as Haus of Chefs, but when I got the concept of hosting local chefs and rotating menus all was smooth. We got a few shareables and entrees and everything was so good. S/o to tik tok for putting us on to some amazing food. We ordered the boudin balls, crab stuffed shrimp, peach cobbler waffle, and catfish/ grits. For drinks, we had the brown sugar mint julep and madame butterfly. My fav items had to be the boudin balls, catfish / grits, and brown sugar mint julep. Presentation was so cute. Add a flower or herb to my drink or plate and I'm yours. Everything was so flavorful, paired nicely together , and wasn't too much. Portion sizes were on point and no need for condiments because sis seasoned the hell out that food! The ambiance is definitely brunch vibes. You can tell it's a local favorite as people were so chill about coming in and just enjoying their meal. Seating includes table and bar seating but no matter your area the service was on point almost little to no waiting and everything was freshly served ! Did I mention they had the jams in rotation. Again, who was on the aux because I need the playlist?! Prices for menu items were reasonable and worth it. I had a little moment when I realized the chef herself served us our plates and checked into see how everything was going. Like come on how cool was that! Overall, great experience and yes I'll be back for a dozen boudin balls. Big S/o to our servers/ bartenders Ashlee and Kia for the hospitality and customer service. Keep up the good work! If you in the Oakland neighborhood stop by and try!

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Lois the Pie Queen - Fried Chicken

Lois the Pie Queen

4.0(1.3k reviews)
1.2 mi•Santa Fe, North Oakland
•$$

So glad there is a DoorDash pickup option to enjoy this restaurant when I don't have "cash only"…read moredining as an option. I had to try the Fried Chicken and I got the breast meat. It was flavorful, delicious and tender. It came with a couple eggs, a couple biscuits and I did the hash browns as my side. I love sweet potato pie and cheesecake so I had to order the sweet potato cheesecake and it was amazing. The food was ready in about 15 minutes and the lady helping me was friendly and provided good customer service. I love the decor with all the photos of all the folks that have enjoyed Lois' food. Looking forward to returning:)

I'm so happy that a friend put me on to this place. It reminds me of my late aunts cooking and it's…read morejust good ole simplistic breakfast staples. I tried corned beef hash for the first time and loved it so I came back for that and was not disappointed. The meal is about $16 comes with toast, eggs, and I chose the grits which are also hella good. The service is always amazing and so is the food. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is because I can't bring myself to agree with the price of their breakfast sides compared to what you get. & it may have been some months but they used to fill both sides with grits. Seems like portions are getting cut for Togo orders maybe but prices are staying the same. For 3 slices of thin xtra crispy pieces of bacon (actually two slices and burnt pieces) it's $8.25+ I remember thinking it was insane so I never added any extra meat and after going recently I was reminded why, my order came out to $27, when I opened the side of bacon I was disappointed. I believe the quality and quantity should better match the price. Otherwise I'll gladly go buy a full pack of thick cut Oscar Meyer bacon for less than what they're charging for 3 slices and just add it at home lol. it's tough for business owners and consumers out here so while I understand price increase, it should still make sense for the consumer. Still love this place down. Just won't be paying for a side again.

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Lois the Pie Queen - Great ambiance in the dining room

Great ambiance in the dining room

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Hash browns, veggie sausage and eggs

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Townhouse - Yes, it used to be a dive bar.

Townhouse

4.1(1.7k reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$

The food was Gr8, would not recommend the Calamari. The Pork Chop was to die for it was the size of…read morea Tomahawk Steak. The Coleslaw was a trail from the Chef it was good & spicy not on the menu but I sure hope it gets added, I'll be running back for it! The salad was gr8, I also had the Wings, Ribs. NEED I SAY MORE!

Well, I'll give it to them for consistency. Consistently bad…read more There was something wrong with over half of our party of eight's entrees. - Pork chop: According to our server, this was an "excellent choice". It was HELLA DRY (see pic)! Like, hard-to-swallow-dry. The carrots and the potatoes were good though. The poor pig died in vain. - Spaghetti di mare: Oily! - Steak: Ordered medium, came out super rare. Mom was just going to eat it, insisting it was fine, but then our server came over and took one look and said "yeah that's definitely rare". At our server's insistence, it was sent back and it was more medium, but it was tough. Not much flavor either. - Fish and chips: Also overcooked and tough. - Shrimp: Same, overcooked and tough and the pesto pasta also lacked flavor. - Ribs and tagliatelle were "ok". The only passable entrees, but far from being spectacular. You may ask why we didn't complain to our server. Well, first, we never send entrees back. Second, how do you even send five out of eight entrees back?! After my mom's steak returned medium and it still wasn't good, why bother? Our starters: buffalo wings, fried calamari and truffle fries were decent enough, but after that it was all downhill. We all passed on dessert. I don't think we've ever had a family dinner where we all complained so much. Looking at the most recent reviews, it looks like our experience is not an isolated one. The prices are not justified for what it was. $51 for a steak, $42 for a pork chop. $15 for a mocktail is steep even for a fancy restaurant, which Townhouse is not. I am not opposed to forking over money for food and drink, if it's good. Almost $500 including tax and tip down the drain. The service was fine. The apps and alcoholic spirits were alright, thus 2 stars.

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Townhouse - Vegetable ravioli

Vegetable ravioli

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