Excellent food. Fantastic drinks. Friendly staff. Happy hour is a great value. Run, don't walk!

Excellent cocktails, and small plates for the happy hour. Love the Brooklyn and the Diablita and the bar. Miguel is a fantastic bar tender and goes out of his way to create amazing cocktails. The tacos are delightful and you can't miss the Fingerling Patatas Bravas. That staff is always welcoming and friendly. read more

Wow! Such an amazing experience every time we are here! We love to sit at the bar. The happy hour is great! Miguel, the head bartender has crafted so many amazing cocktails. The tacos are fantastic, especially the carne asada! read more

The server was top notch, the huervos rancheros were awful. I tried to complain about it on their site and was cut off. Nothing Mexican about it, they bury the eggs between two corn tortillas so you have no idea what the huervos look like. Worst I've ever had. If you go here for Sunday Brunch don't get it. read more

Reliably tasty offerings, a great happy hour menu and great service whenever we go here. We like to watch games from the indoor patio seating, which is always well-heated. read more

Oh Bar Cesar you could be so much better than you are. Haven't been here for a hot minute since not working in Oaktown anymore and really have few reasons to travel there or want to, but that's a different review. But today we were. So here's the great, the good, the bad and the ugly. So the great. Have some of my favorite tequilas, Ocho, Fortaleza, Siete Laguas and others. The Good. The food is good. We had fresh oysters and flautas covered in cheese, lettuce sauce, etc, that would be taquitos for all you Costco shoppers. The bad. Nothing really bad. And now for the ugly, here it comes. The ugly. I'm all for smoking weed till you are stupid dumb if you want but do it in your home or away from us. Partially the reason I'm not dropping dimes to all's y'all's establishments because you let these toked up weed heads in to stink up the place. And it's not just they walk in stinking. They bounce to the "potty", pun intended, to light up and come back reeking of the shit. They have one or two drinks and hang out stoned as, well a rock just sitting there taking up space and not adding to revenue. I'm not sure why a business would allow this. This is a great place don't let the 1% of the 'woke, broke, totally toked' crowd ruin it. It starts slow but once it slides it hard to stop read more

We came in for a light dinner tonight. It has been a very long time since we've eaten at Caesar. They were serving Spanish food when we last came. I was craving the gambas. The carnitas tacos were good. They were huge. They are a meal in themselves. The churros were really good. Light and crispy with a very nice chocolate sauce. Will definitely come back again and try more dishes. I had wanted to try the ribs but they don't serve them anymore. read more

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Ann W. Follow up about being slipped a Mickey.....This post is to follow up on the response i received from Eric the manager. Eric an I spoke about the incident. He listened with patience. This could happen to anyone, anywhere. The previous review was a warning to others...not a reflection on the restaurant as a whole. read more

Brought my boyfriend during Oakland restaurant week and we had a nice experience. The food was great and expectedly small portions but enough. It is a great way to try something new. The service is great as well considering we came during Oakland restaurant week. We got lamb cheek, duck and flat iron steak- and they were all Yummy! read more

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I wish that I could give 2 1/2 stars. Bar Cesar is a neighborhood staple. There's usually parking nearby (free after 6) and the front window section provides a great view of Piedmont Ave to people watch while dining. When it first opened, it was more like a traditional Spanish tapas bar. There was clearly a lot of thought given to the menu. Now that it's gotten more of a bar vibe the food is clearly secondary priority. Definitely come for the drinks and a fun vibe bc the food is just OK. read more

Walked in last night, place was busy but plenty of empty seats. Waited 5 mins for someone to notice us. I finally had to ask a guy at the bar if we could be seated. He smirked, and said there was some flooding issue that meant they couldn't serve people. Not sure if he was telling the truth or not, but his attitude suggested we were supposed to know the place was closing even though the doors were open and there were no signs up. Rude. Not coming back. read more

Popped in on a Friday night and asked to sit outside (they do also have distanced indoor seating), they have a patio but there's no service so you do have to order inside - wasn't a problem at all though. Our server was very nice and upon seeing we were cold had us move to another table behind the next door restaurant (they share a patio) which had a heater. We got: chips & guac - would not recommend. $10 for a single scoop of guac, maybe a single avocado's worth. I was genuinely shocked when it came out. But! The margs. the amount of tequila in there was exactly what i needed (it's been a week, okay), they were very solid margs. 10/10 no complaints. And, the vegetarian burrito was honestly kind of amazing. a perfect ratio of ingredients and the veggies were exactly the right quantity+style, HUGE burrito, great textures, satisfying flavors. I wasn't expecting much after seeing the guac come out but this burrito made the whole trip worth it. the more i think about it the more i love it. get the burritos. read more

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Mama, mama many worlds I've come since i first left home. Going home, going home, by the waterside I will rest my bones. How is it that seven years have passed since I first shared what's special here? Things have changed, people have come and gone. The most interesting man in the world (who also walks on water) I do believe was an original cast member but I have to admit, my memory is a little fuzzy when it comes to the details here. If I had a choice over bone resting venues I daresay I'd choose here over the waterside. Right here on the left side of the bar with the cool kids or the other side where the rest of us sit when the cool kids are in the house. The left side has been coming here even longer than I have so they have dibs. I think I've eaten in the dining room once or twice and I'm pretty sure I loved it a long long time except for the fact that I could see the bar from where I was sitting and that's actually way where I'd rather be. But if you have a party of several or more and want to actually look at each other the dining room is more civil in that regard. I can't keep company of a number greater than two so it's the bar for me and thank goodness for that. Behind the bar on any given night will be The Man in the Middle, Jesus who walks on water, Matt, Alberto (gimlet king), the lovely Miss Lauren, Queen, the most beautiful bar back in all the land ... I could go on and on. Consider a tasty taco if you're having more than three Terroir or at least drink the bottles of free water lest you pay the price tomorrow and then have to skip a day. We wile away the hours helping vicariously with Tinder, paying homage to dearly departed musicians when they make an untimely exit stage up, sometimes there's sports, I work a lot here and have meetings, people watching, political discourse, unicorns. A little bit of everything. Thank you everybody here on both sides of the bar. Thanks for creating a pleasant retreat. You can't count on much in this world these days it seems but I can on you and I'm thankful for all you do. read more

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I've been coming to this pillar of the Bay Area tapas and bar scene for decades. The food is among the best in not only the Bay but the world. Their ceviche, shrimp tacos, enchiladas, carnitas are the next best thing to Mexico's posh Zone Rosa. The owner sometimes hangs out at the bar and is a very generous, jovial man. The bartender Jesus has mixed some of the best drinks I've ever had, like a martini with absinth and his brother Jesus, the waiter welcomed my mother who lived down the street then comforted us after her passing. I don't know what I would have done without Cesar's as a refuge while I was living at Kaiser after my mom's repeated terrifying hospitalizations. Love those guys! read more

The place is great, especially if Miguel is your server. My only issue is it is expensive as hell and portions are small for the price. My downfall is french fries and while they are extremely overpriced ($9.00) they are scrumpdillyicious. Also a must try is the chios and guac read more

It's another case of great food that comes in miniscule portion sizes at ridiculously high prices. Not sure if this is the new trend now or something, but this place would probably be a lot more attractive if they made a few minor adjustments. Bar Cesar is a Mexican food restaurant and bar located in Oakland's Piedmont district. It was taco Tuesday and I was craving... you guessed it... tacos! Not wanting to sit in traffic to go to my favorite place, I decided to spice it up and try something new. I had been eyeing Bar Cesar for quite some time, so I was excited to finally give them a try. I parked in the parking lot located directly behind the restaurant. Usually when I come to this lot, I can never find a parking spot. This time, I lucked out and found one of the last ones. Word to the wise: come early or try to find street parking on an off street. The parking in this part of town to put it blatantly, just... sucks! I entered through the backside of the restaurant which led me straight to the bar. You can enter this way, or from the front entrance (obviously). The interior is decorated quite nicely with a multi-blue confetti style outlining around the bar area. The alcohol shelves are stacked all the way up to the ceiling, allowing for the perfect view of their bottle selections. The restaurant is well lit with several built in wall and ceiling lights, and there are TV's hanging on both ends of the bar. It has a very edgy design that appears to be very well maintained. I was approached by my bartender right away and he gave me a menu to look over. He mentioned that they were offering happy hour items and this made me happy of course. I live for happy hours! Happy hour = happy Shayla! As far as suggestions go, the bartender was quick to mention their crispy shrimp tacos. Although I love shrimp, I've never been a huge fan of eating them in Mexican food unless it's in ceviche or being served on the side. Despite this, I decided to give them a try. I ordered 2 tempura fish tacos, 2 baja crispy shrimp tacos, and 2 margaritas. First... let me give total PRAISE to those damn margaritas! They were nomalicious! Yes I just created that word and I know that you already love it! But mmm, they were lipsmackin' GOOD! The perfect combination of sweet and tart without overdoing it. Nice and strong how mama likes it (oooh yeah!). They were perf and I totes loved everything about them! The tacos were bombsy! Packin' all types and kinds of flavor like whoa! The tempura fish tacos were delicious, but DAYUM... those SCRIMPS?! Me likey dem scrimps a lot! Yes honey, gimme some more of those yummy lil' shrimp tacos! I'm so happy that the bartender made that suggestion because the shrimp tacos were the highlight of the night! Crunchy battered goodness topped with an amazing cabbage slaw marinated in chile aioli. I swear I could have eaten 100 of those things! They were so good! Now... here comes the bad part. Portion sizes are HELLA small! When I said that I could have eaten 100 of them, I really meant it. When I initially ordered, I only put in for two tacos. But after scarfing them down within a matter of minutes without even feeling like I ate anything, I decided to order two more. Let me tell you; those things barely even left a dent in my tummy. It was more of a tickle...?! Yeah... they just tickled my stomach. It was tease! So sad because I adored the taste! And the other part... expensive AF! Wait... ain't this happy hour?! But... I'm not happy with my $40 bill? I mean, MAYBE if I had gotten full but, not with these small portions. Two small tacos costed $8.50 during "happy hour". I didn't look at the regular price of these tacos, but I would never pay more than that for what I got! I can go to the truck a few miles away and get double the amount of tacos for the same price. It's just not worth it in my opinion. I have yet to try one of their actual entrees, but their happy hour wasn't really so "happy" in my opinion. There may be another visit in the future, but I would probably just go for dinner because their happy hour really isn't saving me much in the long run. read more

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The management and staff at this restaurant are unreliable, incompetent and uncaring. Be warned if you are ordering food via Doordash or another delivery service. This is the second time I have ordered food and, as expected, they confirmed the order. 30 minutes later, they cancelled the order. In checking the Doordash website, the restaurant had switched from taking orders to "temporarily" not accepting orders. So, they got too busy for me and flipped a switch. Their commitment (they confirmed it!) to fill the order was ignored and they kicked our order to the curb. NO, this is not on Doordash, it is a decision of Bar Cesar to dishonor our order. Usually good food. But, that does not make up for the incompetence and poor service attitude. I dare them to respond to this order - they won't, too arrogant and uncaring. read more

Great service, easy parking. My friend ordered a couple of drinks and I got the passion fruit soda - so good! The guacamole/chips appetizer was delicious - tortillas chips were crispy and tasty; the calamari was fondue for!! We also ordered carnitas tacos, chicken enchiladas and patatas bravas read more

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Our regular neighborhood margarita spot. For $13 you get a delicious margarita that is with fresh lime and nicely done. The food is really good too! I love the fish tacos! Cheers! read more

We searched for the best happy hour near us and Bar Cesar comes up; we drive all the way over here and they don't have happy hour. read more

Bar Cesar - Tapas Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

It's a come from behind story (apparently). We have come here 5 times subsequent to my previous review and things have been far better than I had previously reported. It must have been an "off day" for the kitchen staff because we have had delicious food items ever since. I don't normally revisit a place where I have been dissatisfied but my gf had been a devout fan of Cesar so we gave it another show. Recently we had a delicious caesar and the fries have returned to their previously delicious state. The diabolita (spelling pending but mezcal friendly) is the best cocktail in the East Bay and the vibe indoor is special. I love that I didn't write this great spot off. It's a diverse, funky Piedmont Ave. must. read more

My attached photo shows how long it takes to get served. Typical Oakland, CA service prevails even on Piedmont Avenue. I come here to get away from the riffraff, not to entertain it. I came here to kill time away as I awaited my dope from Kaiser. And it would appear as the staff took all the Xanax and Percocet. The place was pretty much empty and I still remain ignored. I would've gotten better service at the Fyre festival. I'm leaving a star up because the drinks were good and this place has bottomless mimosas. I would've gotten them if my dope from Kaiser wasn't ready by the time I got what I got. Uhhhhh. Call Bar Rescue. read more

Bar Cesar - This is how long it took for a server to come after getting being seated AND asking to order - Tapas Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

The bar staff are friendly at this neighborhood restaurant with a lively atmosphere, although the inside seating requires you to deal with excessive noise. I ordered the carnitas plate which should have been called petrified plate. The meat had been deep-fried to a charred mess (see photo). Served with small tortillas and scoop of pico de gallo - except fot the pico de gallo, I was rather disappointed. This place bills itself as a tapas bar.. but these dry nuggets of petrified meat are far from the incredible tapas you find in Spain. I did enjoy the cocktail, though.. Saturno.. gin, lime, orgeat, passion fruit and bitters I asked for a glass of water and was pleasantly surprised to receive that along with a decanter full, as well - kudos bar staff!.. it was sorely needed to dislodge those dry nuggets of carnitas from my throat.. Unless the future plans include a re-training of kitchen staff, I'd stear clear of the food and play it safe at the bar. read more

Bar Cesar - Charred carnitas. Almost inedible... - Tapas Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been to Bar Cesar multiple times and always get the chicken enchiladas and they are to die for. The atmosphere is great and the staff were helpful and kind. Their on Tap Pacifico beer is smooth as silk and amazing. The only down part is that they have out door seating in the back, but they don't have any heating to keep you warm. So, if your thinking of eating outdoors bring some layers of clothing with you. read more

Impressive happy hour on Piedmont Ave! Was there for half off bottles of wine on Wednesday (!!!!!!!!) and had to have some snacks before hitting a movie. The oysters are delightful and a great deal at $1.50 each. Another diner and waitress recommended the patron peppers but I found them to be pretty meh. Had to get the patatas bravas because it's my favorite Spanish dish, and these were very non traditional. Usually they are minimally seasoned with aioli but these cane with a delicious and semi sweet tomato sauce. The real star of all of the dishes was shockingly the duck confit tacos. Just spectacular. So spectacular that we went back for late night happy hour (9-10pm) to have them again read more

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Loved the ambiance. EXCELLENT, well seasoned, quality food. Stopped by for late lunch on a Sunday. Lovely vines. read more

Great food. Guac and chips and street corn are my go to. The Caesar is good too. Pricey but worth it

Here's an excerpt from the first draft of "My Fair Lady"...I swear! -- Eliza Doolittle finally speaks..."The rain ...in Spain ...stays mainly ...in the plain." -- A shocked Henry Higgins says, "Again!" -- Eliza sings, "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain...BUT the tapas on Piedmontas are really what I wantas." -- Higgins and Colonel Pickering are overjoyed, "I think she's got it...I think she's got it." There's no getting around the fact that Cesar is pricey, but what I had for lunch there was sure tasty. I breezed in here after my haircut down the street looking for something relatively light. I walked through the foreboding door to find a most pleasing space with smooth cherry wood finishes, laminated steel and tiles of blue, teal and terracotta. A very clean-looking, non-fussy space with very clean-looking, non-fussy waiters. I propped myself on a bar stool and became immediately overwhelmed by the menu selections. Fortunately I could nibble on the marinated olives while I decided. I found the perfect small plate...a roasted quail wrapped in jamon serrano and stuffed with couscous and dates. It came with grapes that had been dried to enhance the flavor (see photo). The $12.95 price tag seemed steep, but it was such a perfect dish that I couldn't complain. Throwing caution to the wind (and what was left in my wallet, I guess), I decided I had to try the anise-scented beet and fennel salad for $7.75. Another small delightful plate of fresh goodness. I got a bottle of 'Hank' Diet Root Beer to wash it all down, and then I realized I was closing in on thirty bucks for what I thought would be a light snack. Ha! Oh well, when in Spain... but damn, I'm in Oakland. FOOD - 4.5 stars...lovely little plates and the escalating sound of ka-ching with every bite AMBIANCE - 5 stars...a gorgeous, warmly lit space especially when you go between lunch and dinner SERVICE - 4 stars...very serviceable in a clipped European way...though he's probably from Hayward for all I know TOTAL - 4 stars...probably best to share lots of plates with friends willing to plunk down a few shekels because...The tapas on Piedmontas are really what you wantas...I think you've got it...I think you've got it. read more

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I'm still on the fence with the whole Cesar Latino thing. We've been here a few times since the change with mixed results. On our last visit I wanted to try the pork pupusa. Not available. Any pupusa? Same thing. Waitress wasn't sure if they were out of masa or what. So I went with the 3 Taco Plate (al pastor, carne asada, carnitas $10.50). When they first changed to Latino it was 5 taco sampler (Ropa Vieja, Pollo Tinga, Rajas, Carnitas, or Fried Shrimp) for $14.75 or $3 each. Then they moved to $3.75 each with the same selection of 5 toppings and now the current fixed 3 tacos with less variety. The g/f got 2 Fish Tacos ($7.50) and we ordered Purple Beets (with grapefruit, avocado & parsley, $7.50) The tacos were small with single 3 inch conrn tortillas (bite & a half per taco), some finely minced pico de gallo, avacado salsa, and a roasted jalepeno (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aQSxfcqeeHzQQkqDRFE7AQ?select=NxoJZLed56gl6OMoj4_xQw). - Carnitas - juicy and tasty - Carne Asada - overcooked, dry, some hard bits - Al Pastor - slightly dry and bland The fish tacos were very good with slaw, aioli and some small jalepeno slices accompanying small lightly breaded cubes of fried fish (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aQSxfcqeeHzQQkqDRFE7AQ?select=rNoSUrtvMYHEj7tFL-pBng), but also on the same small tortillas so were also a bite and a half per taco. The beet dish was refreshing, but didn't seem to have much going on except a drizzle of oil on the sliced ingredients. 3 stars for the flavor -1 star for the poor value Giving 3 stars because some of our other Cesar Latino experiences have been better. I wish they would go back to the Tapas menu. It's definitely dropped off our regular rotation since the change with much better and cheaper Latino food in the area (and I'm not talkin about Baja across the street). read more

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I don't know why this place is so underrated. I love it. Wonderful staff. Victor is one of the kindest and warmest servers I've ever known. The food's great. I especially like any of the tacos, the Cesar ceaser, and the burger. Jesus is such a great bartender, and all the drinks are amazing. Beautiful, warm, and spacious atmosphere. I threw a surprise party here for my wife and it was perfect. Such a gem of a place. Definitely deserves better recognition. read more

The atmosphere here is nice. The space is good for large groups. They have heaters along the wall, so it gets really warm if you sit by it. The chips and guac were good. The guacamole was fresh. We also got shoestring fries, which were really crunchy. The sauce that came with the fries was super spicy, so beware. The service here was good. The waitress was friendly and patient with us. She checked in on us several times through the night to make sure we were doing okay. We were a bit early for Happy Hour, so we ordered appetizers as we waited for Happy Hour. The waitress was nice and did not hound us to order entrees. Once Happy Hour hit, I had the al pastor tacos. It is definitely worth the wait because it is half price for their tacos. Two tacos are fourteen dollars normally, and seven during happy hour, which is a pretty big difference. The dish comes with two tacos and the tacos were tiny, but really tasty. It was quite spicy for me though. The waitress had to give me a glass of milk. We got a pitcher of sangria for the table. It's cheaper to get a pitcher rather than a cup if you have multiple people drinking sangria. The sangria didn't taste like there was a lot of alcohol inside, but there definitely was, so don't chug. read more

Bar Cesar - Al pastor taco - Tapas Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Great service from Victor! You gotta try the enchiladas with rice, beans and guacamole and chips. Very beautiful ambiance

The good: happy hour specials! $5 sangria (made with moscato d'asti, port, and tart juices), $5 patatas bravas, and $1 oysters! Order the skirt steak for sure. That was the highlight of the meal. The bad: the salmon ceviche was meaty, but the lemon/lime juices made it really sour. Service was also flighty. The ugly: the patatas bravas were just like giant wedge cut french fries with a salsa-mayo drizzle on top. Not impressive. read more

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Great spot for a drink and a nibble, or for dinner. Friendly, attentive waitstaff; gorgeous cocktails; yummy guac, flautas, and addictive homemade tortilla chips. We had to rush to make our movie-- was sad to cut our visit short. Putting Bar Cesar back into our regular rotation! read more

I think I need to come back when not too tired and hangry. This place was still packed at 7 even tho happy hour ended at 6. According to my brother is a local spot for the diverse set of Oaklanders, Piedmontonians and Bezerkelyites to congregate over tapas, light plates and libations. Spring has sprung, the sap is rising! Dudes in shorts n flip flops, ladies in spaghetti straps open toed pumps and flowers in their do's. The food moving round the busy dining area all looked great. A couple of raw oysters down which needed no accoutrements. Smooth and briny with Dos Equis to flood the palette clean, clear awaiting the next bite. As there were six of us, we decided to order a bunch of stuff. The chicken enchiladas was a favorite as well as popcorn shrimp tacos. Chips and ceviche was also a standout but they mostly stayed on the other end outta reach. One of my boys who's been here prior said " I know it sounds crazy but we hafta try the truffle fries. Wow big time surprise in a good way. I spied something fried piled on a plate that wiz by. I asked it was the the chicken with habanero aioli. We had to have it. It was also good. Whats not good is only 3 folks had any cocktails 1 sangria, two beers and a vodka sour. The bill was over three hundred. So when not tired, with aching feet after golf, I want to try again when I can focus. I'm not sure this is a good value. But I can say everything we ate tasted great. read more

I'm surprised at the low ratings for Bar Cesar. 5 stars all around for me - food, service, ambiance. Happy hour on a Saturday is a rarity and one that I am all for! Pretty robust happy hour, and not just your small appetizer options. We came here for a birthday dinner and Rudy made sure to surprise and delight us around every corner. He clearly cares about customer service and ensuring that everyone is having a grand time. The carnitas tacos, fried chicken bites, and deep fried avocado were exquisite. Oh and their front interior space is lovely, with big windows and heat lamps. I know this place has been around for a bit and you might have visited some years ago. I recommend going back and experiencing the current offerings! read more

So we ate here during Oakland's Restaurant Week to take advantage of their $30 prix fixe menu. The server was super nice, but messed up the pacing so we literally got all the dishes at once. He apologized when he realized what had happened, and said he forgot to push the button (there's a button!) to pace them. Course one had the best and worst dishes. The guacamole was exceptional - well-balanced and citrusy. However, it was only served with 9 chips. The grilled artichoke with aioli was not well thought out at all. We had to ask the server how to eat it and even he was unsure, and told me how he'd seen others eat it. I went with one of his suggestions, which is how I usually eat artichokes - picking up the artichoke leaves and scraping the flesh off with my teeth. However, it's just not a good idea to use your hands when your food is covered in aioli. That shit should be on the side. Also, the aioli was just too salty. Course two. The description of the brussel spouts on the menu doesn't mention bacon but we asked about it anyway, just in case. As it turns out it DOES include bacon. (Wow. Would be good to mention that.) So we ordered it without bacon. Problem solved, right? Except that when we were almost done eating it we noticed a few pieces of bacon. For someone who follows Jewish or Muslim dietary law or someone who's vegetarian this is a dealbreaker. Apart from bacon-gate, the brussel sprouts were fine but nothing special. The salmon in the king salmon crudo was fine, but the arugula was much too salty. (That seemed to be a common theme.) Last course. The patatas bravas that came with the filet mignon were my second favorite thing I ate this meal, but after several bites I was over them. Again, too salty. The husband was surprised they considered this a filet mignon. It lacked tenderness and several pieces were too chewy and fatty. The chile relleno was pretty good but there was a bit too much squash inside for my liking. The salsa had a good flavor to it. Prix fixe always feels like it needs to end with a dessert so we ordered the bread pudding. It was the perfect texture and warmth but... no flavor. It was like eating pie with no filling. I expect bread pudding to taste like berries or pear or caramel, or even bourbon. This had a few berries and cream but not even enough berries to put a berry in each bite. read more

Reasonable ( for Piedmont Ave) restaurant. Basically Mexican but at a higher level. Good service good food. Cocktails tasty but usual 12-14$ Price. Nice bar atmosphere. Would return if in the Area read more

Five stars for Bar Cesar's Oakland Restaurant Week offering. We've tried 3 ORW 2018 menus so far, and this takes the lead, for sure. $35 gets you 3 courses. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the lamb cheeks (so tender, great sauce), chile relleno, and duck confit. When we told our server that we'd like the unlimited wine pairing ($30pp) he laughed and said, "You guys are EVERYTHING." XD Wonderful service--we had a great time. We were impressed that service was so quick at 7pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed but the dishes came out one after another. If anything, the food came out too fast to try to pair with specific wines for each course, but we're not that picky. The reds were great. We tried the cava in place of dessert (I love restaurant week's menu that don't force desserts on you, as I have no sweet tooth). The bubbles were a bit much after that much food and booze. I'm attaching a photo of the wine menu, in case you're considering the unlimited wine option. You can choose any wine available as a glass except the champagne. Have fun :) read more

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The food is excellent!! I had chicken enchiladas and I can't think of any better. The corn is also delicious