Stayed at the Kissel for a work trip and ended up at Otto's, which was a very solid hotel-restaurant surprise. It's inside the hotel, so the convenience factor is real, but it didn't feel like a fallback option. I had the braised pork shank and a local pale ale, and everything was tasty, but the cornbread was easily the star of the plate. The whole meal hit that comforting, satisfying note you want after a long work day. Service was also genuinely good: friendly, attentive, and easygoing without hovering. The atmosphere matched that same vibe. Low key, comfortable, and relaxed, which made it a great place to unwind while traveling. Not a flashy meal, but definitely a satisfying one, and I'd happily order that cornbread again. read more

Otto's Uptown Kitchen - Pork Shank Braised in Cider - Lounges Near Me - Oakland, California

It was a sunny day, and I searched rooftop bars near me and this came up so I decided to try it! Otto's sits in the lobby of a hotel (not on the rooftop) and I do mean directly in the lobby, the check in desk is a mere hop skip and jump away, so the ambiance is noisy and boisterous, but I don't mind. I stopped in for Happy Hour ($2 off wine/beer/well drinks is barely a special but whatever!) and it wasn't too many people available. I was sat quickly and the waitress greeted me warmly. I had the espresso martini (they make it with tequila instead) which was really good and well made. I also had the crab arancini, and smash sliders which were great! The food was good and hot, so I'd definitely come back and have more than starters. read more

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I had breakfast at Otto's while staying at the Kissell hotel. Overall, it was just OK. Some of the things I was excited to try based on other reviews (like the donuts) were no longer on the menu. I had a cappuccino and the mushroom toast with a poached egg on top. My capp was lukewarm and I don't know, something about it just tasted a little funky. The mushroom toast was mediocre and the bread was already super soggy when I received it. The egg was cooked properly though and the bar service was great. I was in a hurry, so I just took a few bites and got the check. I'd likely opt to eat somewhere outside of the hotel next time. read more

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Otto's is located in the lobby of the Kissel Hotel. The building was built in the 1910s as a car show room for Kissel cars. When we entered the building I was impressed with the design, the restaurant is tucked in to a corner of the lobby with windows showcasing Broadway. We came here for Thanksgiving dinner. Surprisingly the restaurant was empty. When we came in t there was only one couple sitting at a table. After they left we were the only customers. The menu was limited on this holiday however; there was an option of a turkey dinner with all the fixings. I was sure I could not eat all the food, so I looked for something else. After some switching back and forth I decided on a smash burger with fries. I usually find smash burgers to be over cooked, not here it was tasty, still juicy, and not well done. I am not sure if it was the bacon jam or house sauce but I really enjoyed the burger. The French fries were great. I enjoyed a cocktail, I am not sore which one I ended up with, and they were out of ingredients of my first choice. My friends ordered truffle Mac and cheese and fish and chips and shared Brussels sprouts. They were both happy with their meals When I left, I paid attention to all the buildings; this area was once home to many different car show rooms. I was happy to see that they are still standing; some even had the names of cars that have faded in to history. read more

Otto's Uptown Kitchen - Has Smashburger with fries and a mocktail - Lounges Near Me - Oakland, California

I came here for to try their ORW26 menu and this was my first time ever at Otto's as well. Their ORW26 menu items sounded so very attractive, and they definitely did not disappoint! The royal toast and the 6oz filet Oscar were easily my favorites. The royal toast was very flavorful and super delicious! The filet mignon was also so very tender and yummy; I was almost smiling the whole time while eating it. The paired béarnaise sauce also goes amazingly well with the crab meat and the mashed potato. I love having that trio of goodness in one bite . The Dubai chocolate macaron was okay; it's on the dryer side. I am a dark chocolate lover, but somehow this macaron tasted a little too heavy/overloaded. The abundance of shredded phyllo is appreciated though! (Perhaps it wasn't the best dessert choice to pair with the steak.) I look forward to their ORW27 menu. :) read more

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Would give it 3.5 if I could. Was hungry and didn't feel like leaving the hotel. We ordered a salad, deviled eggs, fries, impossible bolognese, Brussels sprouts, expresso martini, chocolate tort, and gelato. Food was mediocre, but service was really slow. Everything took a long time (likely the kitchen, my drink came out when almost all my food had been served). Deviled eggs was told there are 6 pieces, came out with 4. Fries were the best part and maybe Brussels sprouts, salad was basic and too oily, expresso martini was decent. The dessert was better - portions were very big in this area. Think there's room for improvement from staff. Ambiance was nice - decor and design led us to expect a lot more. We had breakfast here the next AM as well. French toast - seemed kinda soggy, breakfast burrito was decent, avocado toast was literally just slices of avocado. Breakfast was better than dinner. read more

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Stayed in the hotel upstairs and came down for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. Emily, our server was very nice and helpful in our choices. We decided to get a mocha, matcha, egg breakfast, and mushroom toast. Drinks were yummy, the matcha was perfectly sweetened and Mocha was standard. The mushroom toast was alright, kind of flavorless but my eggs, sausage, and toast breakfast was great. Loved the interior. Would come back if I am staying at the Kissel! read more

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This place gets a 1 star because I couldn't give it a zero. I am going to stay don't believe photos. Anyone can take nice pictures and make something look more than what it is. Hence, I fell for the banana in the tailpipe with this one. Yeah, that fisheye lens used is deceptive like a mofo. While waiting for the third person in our little soirée, I walk over to get checked in. I had been getting reminders regarding the upcoming reservations at Otto's, so when there was no one in sight to check up is- it was odd. I walked up to the bar and asked about a table for 3 and the bartender advised for us to seat ourselves. The tables were dirty so we asked if someone could come and clean them. She told us to sit at the table that was next to the one that we wanted because it was clean. No it wasn't. That part. She came over to wipe the table down and to bring over menus. As she is handing us the menus, she told us that we had to come up to the bar and place the order because the server(s) called in sick. Hm. Where they do that at. Oh there at Otto's! Needless to say we were Outta Otto's. And not looking back. A horrible first impression and start to a birthday celebration. We had to find a real place suitable for a celebration. This wasn't it and won't ever be it. read more

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Stayed here at the Kissel so decided to try out their breakfast. A colleague ordered salmon with their morning bowl - they had forgotten the additional salmon so she told them to just remove it from the bill. They weren't actually able to remove the cost of the salmon from the bill for some reason - instead, they just said that we could order something of the equivalent value. This was slightly annoying - there wasn't anything else we really wanted so it was inconvenient to have to come up with something. I ordered the fried chicken and waffles - and it was solid. The fried chicken was a tad on the saltier side, but the dish was still good. Overall, not bad for a hotel restaurant - though I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to eat here. read more

Otto's Uptown Kitchen - buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, county line breakfast bowl - Lounges Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was good, although the menu felt quite limited. There was only one other party in the restaurant, so the service was really good. For a hotel restaurant that we picked on a whim, it was nice spot for brunch. Plus we got to see Macaulay Culkin at the other table. I suspect he's not there every day though. read more

The food was okay. They didn't have the popular donuts as advertised on their menu. The ambiance was chilled and okay. read more

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Food was sub par. First time in, for Oakland Restaurant week. I live close enough to come frequently. I tried to visit previously and no one was present in the restaurant area. The signature drink imo is terrible. "The town Tribute" the worst cocktail I have had in Oakland. The old fashion was delicious and Quinn was a fantastic bar tender. The kitchen really let her down. But she smiled and had a great demeanor through it. A real professional and a real person. Without her this would be a one star review. Flavorless rock hard chicken. Flavors of grease and oil only. No seasoning and a terrible fry. Mac was velveta shells level. Slightly passable was the kale with bacon. Chocolate bread pudding was great. Best thing we had. If coming though hit up Quinn for a drink and then roll on for food. read more

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Espresso martini was way too sweet . Second visit , came for breakfast after staying at hotel . I was told everything was already precooked and I couldn't request to have something taken off . For the prices , I find it ridiculous that everything is precooked and sitting there . Staff is very sweet though , iced latte wasn't bad . read more

We rarely go to Oakland anymore but happened to be there one morning for an appointment. Looking for a place to eat and drink we came across Otto's. What a surprise. Initially had no idea it was in a hotel. I think we were the only non travelers. Staff was great and food and drinks were great. We even came back a week or so later and the young lady working mornings even remembered us. This is inside the Kissel Hotel. If you are around 25th and Broadway be sure to stop in. read more

Generous portion and fresh. Inside of hotel. Would return for bagel and salmon. Service was a little slow, short staffed. Ambiance of hotel was nice. read more

Otto's Uptown Kitchen - Everything bagel with cream cheese, add salmon. Generous portion. Bagel was warm. Everything was fresh. Great post race snack. - Lounges Near Me - Oakland, California

Wow, how can service be so mixed - good and bad? The server came to my table after a long wait. Yes there was a gathering event crowd so the bar was noisy. While waiting, I check the online menu and then when asking about the food and bev, like if the cocktail is sweet or what bourbons - the answer is "I don't drink so not sure and let me check". Back the first time with partial info and then a drink menu. But what about the food menu since now you told me that menus online aren't always updated. Come back again but then tell me to order at the bar instead!?! Like are you incompetent or just annoying? I go to the bar to eat since clearly I'm not worthy. Bartender is great but now I feel sorry. How can she have to both make drinks and cover for lack of help. I even witnessed the same person pour a glass of red (end of bottle) and tell customer sorry no more. What do you want? Bartender comes to rescue and suggests another. Sea bass was good and flavorful but needed a bit more seasoning. On a bed of veggies and green purée. And yes there was more than Jim Bean (ick!) that I was told. 1 star for the server, 4 for the sea bass and 5 for the bartender plus extra for having to deal with the server's incompetence. At least try to fake it since you're not a busboy/gal. read more

Otto's Uptown Kitchen - Sea bass and Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Oakland, California

Very attentive and friendly staff. Was only there for a quick breakfast but the bowl I ordered was filling and delicious, latte was also pretty good. The design of the space was very chic and modern. read more

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What a nice find in downtown Oakland! Otto's is a bar/restaurant/lounge located within the Kissel Hotel on Broadway. After a morning medical appointment, my partner and I were looking for a spot for refreshments and a light breakfast, and found Otto's on the map. We both used to work in downtown Oakland, but haven't been back in a minute, so we were unfamiliar with what's new in the area, and were pleasantly surprised to find this place. It is located on the ground floor of the hotel, right off of the lobby. Tastefully decorated and with ample seating. RB ordered the eggs with bacon, potatoes, and toast, and I had a bagel; all good. What stood out above all was the excellent service from the staff, one lady and one gentleman, both of whom were kind, attentive, and engaging. The woman informed us that there is also a rooftop bar at the hotel, which we will return to check out one of these nights. Otto's was a pleasant and relaxing morning pit stop, and I recommend checking it out if you're in the area. read more

It was 2 at best. First time staying here and the woman that checked me in said the food was good. Should have known better The shishito peppers were bland with some random sauce under it The fish and chips was under cooked, thick breading and gross. Would have complained but server nowhere to be seen Most of my meal untouched and server never bother to ask why Service not good and really slow read more

The friendliest staff! Thank you for the amazing food and hospitality. I ate so many delicious meals here; highly recommended their burger and their breakfasts, home style it was all such good quality food made with care and love and served with a smile. Farm to table vibes. Thank you Emily Chhun, Ali and Wendy and Spencer you guys are amazing! Can't wait to come back! read more

Food is amazing! And Emily, and Emily (both emilys) were amazing servers! Ambiance is nice, and relaxing. 10/10 read more

Nice hotel lobby spot for morning coffee and meetings. Sort of odd to call this out specifically but the overnight oats with fresh fruit were beyond fantastic in my opinion. Looking forward to staying at the Kissel next time I'm visiting Oakland. read more

Quick Summary: - Quiet and fancy interior - Plenty of seats to lounge around - Entrance is merged with the hotel entrance - Coffee is not sour I looked around for good places to sit down and enjoy coffee, when I stumbled upon Otto's. I loved the interior photos, that were shared on yelp, so I decided to go there. I opted to go there in the morning because some of the photos I saw listed that doughtnuts were served before 12pm, and dinner and poke bowls are served in the afternoon. The entrance of this cafe is actually entering a hotel. Not too intimidating because the cafe is located soon on the lefthand side. It stretches out with booths and couches, and at the end of the wall there is a bar. I approached the bar and on the countertop were stacks of menus. Peering into the menu list, it turns out that the menu has updated to merge the two time menus together into one "all day menu." Does this mean I can have poke and doughnut in one sitting? Could be, but that day I was only feeling like eating doughnuts. Another time. I made my order of mocha, cappuccino, and the handmade doughnuts at the counter and returned to my seat. The coffee arrived first and the doughnuts arrived a few minutes later. Silly anxious me, I wasn't sure when to pay, so I requested it early. I later learned that the staff deliver dishes and checks, so it was like the restaurant atmosphere. The doughnuts were adorable and piping hot when it first arrived. We waited a couple of minutes by sipping the delicious nutty coffee until it cooled off a tad bit. The doughnut was very light, no signs of greasiness. It was almost like eating a spongecake. What we were most mystified and loved was the sauce that came with the doughnuts. At initial glance it looks like chocolate sauce or cocoa with the mini marshmallows floating on top. However, it was syrupy but not too sweet. It amplified the doughnuts to a splendid glaze. I feel the doughnuts were made less sweet to accommodate the sweetness of this sauce. I feel like it might contain molasses, but I have never tried molasses on its own before so I can't be too sure. Overall, I had a pleasant breakfast experience at Otto's. read more

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Soooo. This place is mildly fancy. I am cool with that... but..... be fancy enough to update your menu online. The menu seems a bit wack too. It feels like they are trying too hard. The bar tender was nice. I would upload a picture of the new menu but that is not my job. I guess we should all call ahead and say "hey today is April 26... did you happen to change the menu 12 days ago." I am going to give it a try but it better be good... but I doubt it. I may take them 12 days to get the flavors update and correct. IJS. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant. The service was top notch and the environment so clean. Emily was so friendly and attentive. I ordered the espresso Martini and she went out of her way to ask for preferences so she could customize it to my liking. The espresso Martini was to die for, had to order a second one. For food, I ordered the goat cheese ravioli and it was one of the best meals I have ever had... I'm a big foodie so this says a lot. If you're in the area, I highly recommend you eat here! read more

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I live on the same building (the apartment connects to the hotel) the restaurant is at - and I am not a big a fan ! The ambiance is the only best part ! Service is decent and it is not high-end Hyatt Property ! Food - is horrible ( I dont want to get into details to hurt their feelings ) Drinks - I couldn't tell much based on their skills - read more

Nice ambiance and comfortable seating. Cocktail was mediocre. Draft beer was fresh and clean. Plus, it's part of the hotel, so they have WIFI, which was a huge plus for quick work with drinks. read more

Polished, relaxed setting that's bright and airy. Friendly service. It's a great spot to do a bit of work while grabbing a bite or a drink. It may not work for those who need wifi though (I was told during my first visit that wifi access is for guests of the hotel) so I used my hotspot. The sandwich I had was quite good. My only wish would have been for the fries to be crisp. read more

Otto's Uptown Kitchen - Lounges Near Me - Oakland, California

I absolutely love this place! I had a hard time figuring out how to get into the cafe as I could see the inside of the cafe from the outside but couldn't find the door... After circling around for a few minutes, I got help from someone working at the Kissel Uptown Oakland Hotel, and he told me to enter from the hotel front. As I walked through the hotel's automated door, the cafe was located right on the left side of the lobby space, no additional doors or anything. The space was huge! Very bright, aesthetic interior, with plants spread out across the space. There were multiple cushiony seats near the windows and the walls, and there were seats in rows in the middle, divided by wooden segments. Despite being connected to a hotel lobby, the space felt very cozy and private. I wasn't sure how to order so I went up to the person working at the bar counter at the very back, and asked me if I wanted a lunch menu or a cafe menu, so I said cafe. I ordered the house made mini doughnuts and a cappuccino, and sat down at one of the seats in the middle. After a little bit, a server brought over my doughnuts and cappuccino and they were so good! The doughnuts were slightly grainy and the dough itself was a little less sweet than I originally imagined them to be, but they balanced well with the coffee. I tried dipping the chocolate sauce that it came with but was too viscous to dip, so I suggest to pour the sauce on the doughnuts instead. I only got desserts this time, but would be intrigued to try the food there next time! Note: Otto's coffee + donuts + beer is the same location as Otto's Uptown Kitchen which was very confusing at first. read more

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Otto's is the restaurant located inside the Kissel Hotel and to the left of the main Lobby when you walk in. The open ground floor plan for the inside brings in lots of light during the day. Seating is comfortable, but in a unexpectedly interesting arrangement. Gayle and I had breakfast here during our stay at the Kissel. The meal is not included in the price of the room, but we were happy that the offerings here were far from the Hampton Inn breakfast buffet model, even though our choices were a bit on the pricey side. Things started off well with good coffee. Things then moved onward to my breakfast sandwich and Gayle's fruit/yoghurt plate with a side of breakfast sausage. Both were excellent and in decent portions for the money. Our waiter was the only one minding both the coffee bar and the restaurant, and he was certainly hustling. We also found him personally pleasant and very polite. Otto's also serves dinner (and I assume Lunch) and is a good place to wander over to after you've checked into the Hotel. Gayle and I thought of that, but ended up at Kissel's High Five Bar (around the corner) instead for lighter bites and a view. To each his own, but I don't think you could go wrong with either. read more

Excellent brunch, way above our expectations. We looked for a place with chicken and waffles, and even though it was in a hotel we're so glad we ate here! The county line Morning Bowl, plus smoked salmon, was great too. We had a cappuccino and a latte and thanks to the barista well beyond what is typical hotel coffee. Coffee and food also are available to go. The ceilings are two stories high and yet the table arrangement offer sufficient privacy for all plus outdoor tables by the sidewalk. read more

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So we stumbled past this spot in the afternoon and couldn't resist seeing what it was all about. Otto's is inside the Kissell hotel lobby. It's gorgeous. The furniture and lighting are sexy. The bar is so comfy. Service was great. He was friendly, prompt and kept an eye on us. We has espresso martinis, Manhattan, and the hot mini donuts with a warm chocolate dipping sauce with marshmellos and nuts. Everything was delicious. Bathrooms are upstairs and beautiful. Going back for a date night. Valet patking and Bartable. Enjoy! read more

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Great ambience for sure. I stood at the counter waiting to order, all the employees busy without looking at me or saying anything.... I was standing there for a good 5-6 min maybe ordered the mini donuts and a chai, the mini donuts were a bit dry, they chai was delish. I loved how it wasn't too busy, clean bathrooms and loved the music Would come back for sure and try the other food and hope the service would be better read more

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For those who are intimidated by the ostentatious facade of the Kissel Hotel, don't be. The food at this bar is next level. The burger is one of the best I've had so far in Oakland (the quality is commensurate with its price) and everything else I've tried is pretty tasty. Given that this spot is connected to a hotel, it appears to be a notch pricier; however, the vibes are immaculate, and I truly can't undersell this burger. I'll definitely be back--often, since I live here! read more

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Generally it's a good spot. Downside is they often hire new bartenders that seem to have zero experience as bartenders. I recently ordered a vodka martini and it came in a martini glass only 1/3 full with what tasted like half a shot of vodka and half a shot of vermouth and a single green olive with a pit. I assume it was from an antipasti plate (). 26$. Ambiance is good so I consoled myself with that and it didn't sting quite as bad. I've had their food as well and the steak frites is really good. The bacon old-fashion is fantastic if you get the right bartender whose name is Enku if I remember right. read more

Super adorable and modern lounge + bar located inside the new Kissel hotel. It gets tons of natural light and has decent low volume music playing inside (it's an open concept on the first floor lobby). The drinks are good and there's beer on tap, wine, and cocktail options. read more

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Otto's is our new favorite place for a place to meet for a cappuccino and small bite in uptown Oakland. It's located inside the classy new Kimmel hotel on Broadway. They serve a decent lunch menu with a full bar. We enjoyed the apple tart with vanilla ice cream today - delicious! read more

UPDATE: I tried to give it another try today and stopped by on my way home from work. I thought that I'd text my friend if it seemed we could "hang out." As soon as I entered Otto's, a woman approached me and asked for my phone number. I gave it to her and my name popped up on her iPad when she typed it in(!). Then I asked what was going on. She said that they were "trying to make it more like a restaurant," and that she needed to seat me. That explained a lot. As she showed me to a table, I asked if it would be okay for me to "linger" over a drink and order food and more beverages later, "like the olden days." She smiled and said yes. Then I sat there with no menu. No one waited on me. I was confused again. Do I go to the bar? Do I wait? The place was almost empty and there were staff (including the hostess) standing around nearby, not doing anything. I watched several of them walked past me before I waved over the hostess and asked her for a menu. She brought it to me, I looked it over and decided on a negroni, set it down, and looked up. I tried to make eye contact with several people. The hostess was maybe 20 feet away, facing me. She didn't notice that I was looking around like I was ready to order. I waved her over again and asked "do I order at the bar?" She apologized and said she'd get someone to take my order. Weird. I got my drink and pulled out a little bit of work. The server checked on me once to see if I needed anything, and I assured her that I would be ordering food, but just not yet. I needed to finish my drink. I ordered my food and decided not to text my friend. I'm not going to stay. And I won't be back. Maybe they'll get more business as "more like a restaurant," but that's not what I was looking for. I wish them luck. Note to owner/general manager: You should probably update the website. read more

Great brunch spot in Oakland. Coming back for their happy hour. Heard they have a good smash burger read more

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No one was there to serve us. The hotel front desk greeted us but did not call anyone to serve us. We just wanted coffee which isn't a huge ask. Needless to say I never went back. This place is not so great. read more