Had a great dinner at Parche! The Tumaco Ceviche was fresh, with a nice touch of sweet drop…read morepeppers. Our favorite was the Empanada de Ajiaco--filling, perfectly crusted, and served with delicious jalapeño cilantro aioli. The Patacones were good, though the beef, onion marmalade, and tropical salsa were a bit sweet for my taste. The Cacao Nariño dessert was amazing, especially with our Carajillos and Espresso Martinis. Friendly service, quick food, and a fun meal overall!

I came here on Wednesday as a party of 4. Although it was a weekday, it was already packed with a…read moreline! Fortunately, we had a reservation and were seated quickly. We ordered the EMPANADA DE AJIACO, SWEET PLANTAIN 'GNOCCHI', AREPA DE LAS MONAS, CHICHARRÓN CRISPETAS, and the ALTIPLANO BIRD. The empanadas were delicious - crispy crust, juicy chicken, and tangy salsa. The "gnocchi" was interesting as I was skeptical of the vegan sausage. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how "realistic" it was. I wasn't a huge fan of the chicharrons because it had a semi-strong taste that wasn't my preference. I was a fan of the arepa de las monas! We all shared the altiplano bird which I thought was good. It was roasted well with maintaining juiciness and flavor. However, I'm not sure if it was worth nearly $40. Overall, this was an interesting dining experience as I've never had Colombian food before and would go occasionally with costs in mind.

While I was in Oakland, I finally got the chance to try the Oakland LIMÓN! I absolutely LOVE the…read moreLIMÓN in San Francisco... it's literally one of my favorite restaurants! So when I found out there was one in Oakland, I had to go try it! When we got there, we were greeted and seated really quickly, which was a plus! I ordered a cup of their sangria, and of course, it was delicious. Anytime I come to LIMÓN, the sangria is a MUST! Normally, my partner and I get a pitcher to share, but this time I just got a cup, and it was still so refreshing and good. We ordered the Saltado de Pollo, which was good, but I have to say, I still think the original Lomo Saltado with beef is WAY better! We also got the truffle mac & cheese, and it was delicious. It wasn't too creamy or too dry.., it was just perfectly cheesy! The Chicharrón de Pollo was SO good! The chicken had a really good crunch, and it comes with this delicious lemonade sauce that you dip the chicken into. Definitely a must try! One thing I really love about LIMÓN is how fast everything comes out. If you're hungry, this is definitely a great spot because your food comes out quickly, fresh, and delicious! The staff was also really kind and helpful. There's plenty of seating and a beautiful bar if you want to come in for a drink and some food. It's a great spot for lunch, dinner, or even a date night! Overall, I had another great experience at LIMÓN, and the Oakland location did not disappoint! I'll definitely be back!

Not going to lie, having Limon right underneath my building is dangerous. This hands down is one of…read morethe best restaurants in the east bay because it offers delicious food, amazing service, and has a nice size interior. I've been here for happy hour, which has a bunch of great small plate and drink options. This time I came for dinner and tried the mixto rocoto with red snapper, calamari, shrimp, and porteno leche de tigre. I love the acidity in the dish to the point where I wanted to drink the entire sauce by the end of it. Also tried the half chicken that came with a side of fries and salad. Probably one of the best rotisseries I had. If you're here for drinks definitely try the pisco sour. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Came to Oakland for a wedding and stayed for the weekend to explore a bit…read more Drakes was a place I wanted to check out and I'm glad I did. The beers on tap were really good and their pizzas where equally as good. The vibe was really cool and I love how much seating there was. The outside is massive and they also have a cool smaller inside which can still sit a fair amount of people. Staff was super friendly as well. Would I come back.. if I was in the area yes for sure. Good drinks and food and if you want to catch a game they have TV's for that as well.

Space is great, food is decent. Public parking down the street…read more Bad: music was ridiculously loud on a Friday night.

Decided to come here one day after my dentist appointment. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for…read morepick up. It's a good size for the price, the chicken is very tasty and I really liked the garlicky sauce thing that came with it. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm craving another shawarma. Service was friendly too!

Honestly crazy good value. I wasn't too hungry but my friends wanted to go out and eat so I got a…read moremini wrap and it was the perfect portion. Food comes quick and tastes great. Feels authentic and doesn't break the bank. 7.8/10

Went here for a friends birthday party 2 years ago and now every chance I get to be in Oakland, I…read moretry and make my way here for an afternoon pick-me-up! The area it's at is bustling with Oaklanders going on about their day, if you're not actively looking for it, you might pass this gem by, but the artwork and colorful entrance really give it something to admire. Great for parties, and solo excursion, or a hot date night. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the mangonada slush that they have on tap. It's so F***ING good. Don't judge me, but I pair it with the Mac and Cheese, and Side of pickles. (Burger and Fries if it's a cheat day) the pickles are so good and they have a really good kick to the brine that satisfies me all the time. The Mac and cheese are classic and pretty music but so so good! Try this place!!!

We came here after a concert at the Paramount theatre which was a short walk away. My friend was…read morecelebrating a birthday here and ordered several pitchers of beer for the party! We ordered burgers and fries from counter just inside, a few steps away from the outdoor patio beer garden. The burgers were good, they were cooked well done, one added bacon, pickles and Swiss cheese. The fries were crispy. We also ordered a sprite. For the 2 burgers, fries and a sprite it came out to just over $40.00 not including tip. If you're hungry before midnight, you can stop here for food and good beer. Cheers!

We had such a fabulous evening at Jaji! We started with the beet hummus and the hummus on pita and…read moreseeded crackers. Devine. We also tried the trout crudo which was delicious. We had also had several of the chicken and lamb kebabs. I had a filet of trout with crispy chili sauce which was amazing! The atmosphere was exciting! They had a belly dancer who did three different performances in 3 different outfits while we were there. There was another lady who did henna designs ( it was free but you needed to tip her) and in the back of the restaurant, they were having a paint and sip ($20.00). The place filled up quickly and everyone was having a blast. Fun night!

Having tried their sister restaurant Parche, my husband and I wanted to check out Jaji for an…read moreafter-work date-night. The interior is beautiful and welcoming, the staff were also helpful with recommendations from the menu. Jaji has a similar layout to Parche with everything meant to be shared. I felt the portion sizes were more aligned with their price tag versus my experience at Parche. Now lets get to the food! We started with the Bahar Crudo, a refreshing beet-marinated ocean trout, as well as the Salata, a surprisingly large bowl of fresh salad with plenty of veggies, tzatziki and a delightful herb vinaigrette. For warm plates, we split the Bonjon Borani, beef cheek Mantu dumplings, and the Chapi Kabob with a side of saffron rice. I loved the addition of the orange peel in the rice. But I think my favorite of all was the Bonjon Borani, I couldnt't get enough of the delicious sauces over the perfectly cooked eggplant.

Viridian on Broadway Uptown, one of the most awarded bars in the country and it earns every…read moremention. Esquire best bar, World's 50 Best Discovery, Tales of the Cocktail nominated year after year. Got the Tomato Beef which is their signature, savory and bright and not what you expect from a cocktail, in a good way. Soy Sauce Old Fashioned is the move if you want to understand what they're doing here. Umami tots with chili crisp sour cream disappeared immediately, Szechuan salt and pepper wings were the best version of that dish ive had in Oakland. The whole room feels like a Wong Kar-wai film set which sounds like marketing until you're actually sitting inside it. Get there before the line on weekends, worth every minute either way

I've gone four times and each time it's been soooo hard to pick a responsible number of cocktails…read more They have so much variety and a lot of unconventional combos; the staff is very good about helping guide you to something that matches your preferences, but everything I've tried there was really good. The bites are generally really good too, though I wasn't a huge fan of the chili cucumbers. Try the Tomato Beef cocktail-- it's really yummy! The Li Hing Ramos is a good go-to if you like egg white drinks, and the seasonal milk punch has always been good. The ambiance is very cool, not bright inside, but bright colors, very hip. Great date night spot.

Decided to try this place out and my friend and I were greeted by the nicest people. I just had…read moresurgery so I've been in the house for a few weeks just laying in bed and I had been craving a really nice Mexican meal with a margarita! The service was amazing, Brendan was our server and he was extremely nice and attentive. After being in bed for a few weeks this was the perfect meal and restaurant experience to come back out to. My enchiladas were smackin! And the chips & guacamole with the salsas were some of the best I've had! Just want to thank Brendan again for making the dinner experience all the more memorable!

Great Service by HEBER y Yener the bartenders! Excellent food, great atmosphere! 100 % recommendedread more

Located not too far from Paramount Theatre, there's very little seating. The place is also small…read more Ordering can be done on the self serve kiosk or at the front with a staff member. Food takes quite a while. Thai basil (4/5): flavor was good. Chicken was tender. Good amount of basil without it being too overpowering. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall GaiNoi is a small bustling place. Food take a while but they got quite a bit of customers and a small working staff.

Amazing Thai eatery. I came here two times already for an affordable dinner and it has got me…read morewanting to come back. It is an order at counter get served later kind of restaurant, but the quality of food is really good. The portion wasn't too heavy and flavor profiles were on point. My favorite was the veggie and chicken rice bowl, as it had the perfect amount of garlic and savory notes. The ambiance is very casual so this is meant for a low stakes meal. Self serve water is available as well.

This pizza was some of the best that I have ever had, and I have had over 50 years of pizza eating…read more I have also eaten pizza in Naples. Great vibes as well. Great people who own it. Love it.

Ordered delivery after being recommended by a friend…read more Got the Momo pizza as I saw it had pineapple- but was pleasantly surprised it also had ricotta and honey! Also got the tiramisu and ghost wings. I really liked the wings but the tiramisu was not my jam- could be yours! Would be excited to try it fresh at the restaurant!