Would definitely come here to celebrate special occasions! Came here after our civil ceremony because of the raving reviews. Service was great and attentive, and staff were kind. The environment was beautifully decorated. Need to come back for dinner because so many of the foods we wanted to try were on the dinner menu. - ensalada del Norte 10/10 loved the crispy chickpeas and sweety drops - tumaco ceviche 10/10 pls order this dish, so delicious! Cilantro based oil and coconut milk altered my brain chemistry lol - plantains with slow cooked beef 8/10 beef was OK but the plantains and toppings were good - chicharron y yuca 6/10 yuca + sauce was good but chicharron had that unpleasant porky taste / smell, y'all know what im talking about hopefully lol - posta negra sando 7/10 yuca fries and jalapeño cilantro sauce a hit but the beef was too sweet in the sandwich - frijolada paisa bowl 8/10 chicharron in this bowl was much better, crispy and not unpleasantly porky, just tasty! - cocktails amaranta 10/10 fruity and not too strong & sin lluvia 10/10 tasted like a tamarind candy from my childhood read more

First time trying Colombian food, and wow was I impressed! I don't get many chances to explore east bay's food spots, but this was such a great pick. Came by with a friend for a late lunch on a Saturday, and while we had made a reservation, there were still plenty of open tables. We ordered the salmon salpicon, posta negra sando and arepa de chocolo with the chicken all to share. The short rib was tender with crispy yuca fries and a tasty spicy dipping sauce. The chicken together with the pancake was the perfect blend of sweet and salty. But my favorite was definitely the salmon. Super tangy and fresh, and the plantain chips to use to scoop it all up - amazing, a MUST GET. We had a couple cocktails too, and I forgot their names, but they were lovely. I would absolutely love to come back one day, it seems like they're pretty popular for happy hour! read more

Parche - Salmon salpicon - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place was quite lively for a Thursday evening. There was an exuberant energy throughout the dining area and the staff was friendly. We sat at the bar, but the gentleman behind the bar didn't seem knowledgeable about the menu. I'm still not quite sure what I ordered. The flavor was good, but not memorable. One of my issues was that I wasn't clear on how to eat it. It was prepared with a lot of sauce, but there was only one sort of cracker to accompany the dish. Ultimately, I was left with a lot of sauce on my plate and nothing to go with it. The Brussel sprouts were good with a touch of sweetness. They were like no other Brussels I had tasted. My final thoughts are, if I was back in the area I would stop in for a cocktail and skip the food. read more

Parche - Beautiful dish, but I was left with all of this sauce at the end. - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Really enjoyed this eatery, the ambiance is unique and not too loud and the food is very good. Service is helpful and they provided us with some great suggestions. I'd certainly visit again sometime. Great for a date spot or just a casual to semi formal meetup. read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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This Uptown Colombian tapas restaurant has been open for well over the year, but it took the lure of their new Sunday drag brunch to get Jamie and me to come try it along with a longtime friend who lived nearby. What a smart idea to add some midday LGBTQ pizzazz to the neighborhood. Actually it represents the natural progression of the gay community here. The food also happened to be quite tasty and satisfying. We started with the $12 Patacones, hand-smashed crispy-crunchy plantains with three stimulating dipping sauces - aji sauce, onion marmalade, and papaya salsa (photo: https://yelp.to/-qFByKCInH). We then segued into the $24 trio of Empanada de Ajiaco, crispy-fried delights stuffed with shredded chicken & papa and corn & capers. It was accompanied by a fresh jalapeño-cilantro aioli for appropriate dipping (photo: https://yelp.to/_jjo9vwQbo). The $24 Ensalada del Norte with Grilled Shrimp arrived next, a winter green mix with soistice citrus, fennel, crispy chickpeas, and a plant-based crispy mozzarella drizzled with chimichurri vinaigrette (photo: https://yelp.to/dKaOOWNcPH). It was a refreshing change that transitioned nicely to the $28 Frijolada Paisa Bowl. This was a hearty mix of savory beef, juicy pork belly strips, red beans, arroz amarillo, fried egg, avocado, and plantain crisps (photo: https://yelp.to/nWsbGLyztc). This was what we were shoveling in our mouths as the drag performers sashayed around us. Cocktails swirled around us throughout our meal. The $14 Me-Mosa was an effervescent bubbly with guanabana liquor and passionfruit (photo: https://bit.ly/3HIMv2W). Not my favorite was the $14 Cococafito, a heavy-duty espresso with kalani coconut, ron colon 81, coffee liqueur, and sweet cream float (photo: https://bit.ly/3TSi1Bg). More satisfying was the $15 Bloody Mary, a housemade mix heavy on the tequila (photo: https://bit.ly/3vPBUko), and the $15 Fuera de Serie, a smooth blend of libelula joven tequila, campari. amontillado sherry, pink peppercorn syrup, and grapefruit juice (photo: https://bit.ly/3vKMOrM). The energetic drag show was simply fabulous with a trio of performers rotating showcase numbers and picking up dollar tips along the way. The restaurant will exchange $20 bills for individual dollar bills. The drag bunch happens every other Sunday at Parche, and it's well worth making an advance reservation on Resy to ensure you have a prime table for showtime. FOOD - 4.5 stars...really well executed Colombian specialties AMBIANCE - 5 stars...spacious with plenty of room for runway acrobatics SERVICE - 4.5 stars...efficient and affable ENTERTAINMENT - 5 stars...a drag show worthy of The Abbey (review: https://yelp.to/oYlJYSpUwp) TOTAL - 5 stars...excellent Latin cuisine with a simply fabulous show RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ read more

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Wow this place really blew me away! Incredible and unique cocktails. Dare I say some of the best cocktails I've ever had?! The manabana is amazing as well as the drink with lulo fruit Would absolutely come back for cocktails but I thought their food was just fine (creative and beautiful but the taste wasn't there for me) read more

Parche - Arepas (with the baby eggs) and plantains with blue crab - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Parche offered both excellent food and ambiance. The design of the restaurant is really cozy and chic. There are a lot of seating options, and different nooks of tables throughout the space. While the food was pricey, it was really delicious. We tried the Chicharrón de la Capital, Ribeye del Amazonas, and Arroz Atollado. The pork belly and ribeye were both juicy and rich. The vegetarian arroz atollado was creamy, flavorful, and well balanced. Highly recommend! read more

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I have been here twice now and I definitely recommend it for delicious Colombian food with a nice ambiance. It's within walking distance from the BART station, and everything about this place is just so cool. The decor on the walls, the thoughtfully picked and placed trendy chairs and bar area, are nice added bonus. The staff was friendly and attentive. The whole fried fish was my dish of choice, they even added the fish head to top it off! A couple of friends in our group were vegetarian, and it was very nice to see that there is a decent selection of vegetarian dishes and dishes that can be made vegetarian. I recommend this place to folks looking for a good place to dine in Oakland, and would not hesitate to come back again! read more

Parche - Fried fish! Perhaps not the prettiest photo, but it was so delicious - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Checked out a Colombian restaurant for the first time and it did not disappoint! We started with the plantain chips which were super crispy and addictive . We also got the chitchat ones for appetizer and that was pretty good. It was crunch, chewy and delicious with a zest of mandarin juice squeezed on top. We tried our friend's branzino was definitely the star of the night as it was perfectly cooked, flaky, and full of flavor. Wish I had ordered that actually. My main entre was I also tried the spare ribs, which were tasty but came out on the sweeter side than I expected. Not sure if it had some type of potatoes on the side but the consistency was a little off for me. Nice ambiance great service and I would definitely come back to try more of the other dishes. Music was great played all the classic Selena songs. Overall, really good food and a fun spot to try something different. I'd definitely come back for that branzino again . read more

This was recommended by a colleague and at first look, nothing on the menu appealed to me. Upon arrival for lunch, the restaurant was empty except for one other table, but got more busy later during lunch service. The decor was a contemporary Latin theme. It was a simple menu and I just didn't know what to expect not to mention the menu offered limited meat selection for lunch. Our party ordered yucca fries, empanadas, arepa con queso and the posta negra sando among other things. The meal was delightful and very enjoyable. The yucca fries were crispy & well seasoned--that was my favorite. Worth checking out of you're in the area. read more

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Planned a last minute dinner with a friend and they were able to seat us as soon as we got there! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, with so much attention to detail in every piece- even the bathrooms! Murals, decor, and a host of real plants that are thriving. The host was gracious and the server was very attentive We had: Santa Marta Ceviche: Art! Plating was phenomenal, loved all the flavors, tastes, & textures. Delicious Patacones: okay Empanada de Ajiaco: that sauce was a highlight of my meal!!! Mmmm, so good we ordered twice Almojábana torta: okay, i really loved the watermelon kiwi sorbet and the coconut sorbet, and whatever the green jelly stuff was Pisco sour: really good Dark'n'Spicy: plus rum, nice and refreshing Can't wait to come back and try more things! read more

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Great atmosphere and customer service. Very friendly staff and owner while we sat at the bar. Food was well prepared but the pacing was way off. We waited at least half an hour after our ceviche for the empanadas to come, and then another 20min for the pork chop. I have yet to experience more of Colombian cuisine, but the flavor didn't wow me enough to want to come back. read more

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I've been here two or three times now it is a good spot always consistent good cocktails good ambience good service would definitely recommend. read more

This place is an absolute joke lol besides it being way overpriced, this is not authentic lmao if you want real authentic colombian food, you can find something better in san jose, theres plenty of restaurants, even the food trucks serve much better food than this crap lol. an arepa the size of your palm with this weird sauce... $23 hahahaha. Also, the 2 buñuelos with chicharron for like another $20 something dollars.. you're better eating a calentado paisa at "La Fonda Colombiana" or an Arepa con todo at "Bakaniao" food stand. We left this restaurant hungry so we just got some tacos at a food stand. The only thing nice was the bar lol read more

Such a fun place + their food & drinks are incredible! Love the tostones and manabana cocktail. Don't pass up on the desserts! Happy hour's also a good deal. Also, their whole kitchen's gluten free so you can bring your friends with celiac. read more

Great spot for trying something a little different. The dishes were flavorful and well presented. Service was friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

It's a fun setting, with lots of fun decor. We came with a large group of 8. The Colombian cuisine is so flavorful but it's new to me. I wanted to love it but I didn't. The drinks are great but the food was okay, just not great. For entrees that cost $40+, I wanted to like it more than just okay. We ordered the following: Salmon Salpicon - salmon tartar $19 Tumaco - fish in coconut milk $19 Empanada Ajiaco - chicken & veggies in pastry $16 Patacones - crispy plaintain $9 Posta Negra - braised short rib $42 Lechona - pulled pork $42 Bruselas - crispy brussel sprouts $15 read more

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Cocktails are never a miss and I love their appetizers . A must is their appetizers especially the Tumaco- rock cod ceviche in cilantro oil (other ish) and coconut milk. It . Is. Delectable. Like I've yet to explore anything else on the menu and just pop in for lunch breaks for this :-) read more

Parche - Ceviche in coconut milk - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Oakland restaurant week 2024 Salmon tartar- tasty, would recommend Empanadas - OK, not really memorable Croquette - savory, hearty and the crab was a nice touch however there were a lot of shell bits in there Ribs - Dry meat, hard to swallow Sorbet - tasty and refreshing Flan - probably the best thing on the menu Pajazo mental - very tart, like a mezcal sour, unfortunately the acidity overtook the liquor and I could not taste anything Chia- a more balanced drink, light, sweet, but severely watered down Overall I'm glad i tried it for the experience, however likely would not come back again. The food was underwhelming for the amount of hype, the service was great though and it's definitely fun vibes with great decor read more

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This picture does NOT do justice to how delicious the food is. The brussels sprouts were some of the best I've ever had, the health n wealth drink too was A++. Service was friendly and quite attentive. The ambience was casual, not too loud. I can't wait to go back read more

Parche - Brussels sprouts, salmon skin ceviche, chorizo y queso and the drinks whatever -whenever and health n wealth - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Parche is a treasure in Uptown Oakland. Try the happy hour!!! Its fantastic. They have house daiquiri's for only $10! If you are not a daiquiri person, then go for the lager - its a Mexican beer called Del Cielo. And its only $5. In terms of food, you must try the Yuca Bravas. They are just $8 at happy hour, but I always ask that they ad the chicharron. That's an extra $4. This is one of the few places in Oakland that you can get of a happy for $25 with tax and tip. Have a drink and some food! Parking can be a little tricky. There's a garage one block away. read more

A fantastic (and highly-accommodating) high-end Colombian restaurant that serves mouth-watering ceviches (that dish was a highlight) and some excellent appetizers. The entrees are very good (we split the short ribs - flawless - and the rib eye - similar to what you'd get anywhere else), but that ceviche (we went with the tumaco) was a stand-out. Our small plates (arepas and empanadas) were also fantastic. So why just four stars? It's an expensive meal. We ordered a lot, but it came out to more than I had expected. Still fantastic.... and I want the restaurant to succeed. A tasting menu would help steer diners who don't know what to order in a better way. read more

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Parche is a great modern Colombian restaurant and likely the nicest Colombian restaurant I have seen in the U.S. Entering the restaurant, one can already notice the beautiful Colombian-themed decor including lush plants, colorful furniture and posters, tasteful touches like the yellow butterflies (a reference to Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez), and other authentic Colombian decor. The service is friendly and it was easy to make a reservation (though the restaurant filled up on a Sunday dinner). I attended the restaurant with a group of Colombians and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food. The Colombian food was creative, delicious, and had an authentic Colombian taste. Some of the highlights included the ceviche de chicarron, the carimanola (we ordered another round, and then another, because they were so popular), and main dishes including the tamal a mano, lechona, and the encocado. All were delicious. The one drawback are the higher prices (and related smaller portions), which was compounded by the tableside payment where the only tip options were 20% or above... Nonetheless, Parche is a welcome addition to the Bay area (which was very lacking in good Colombian food) and a highbrow interpretation is even more commendable! read more

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Cute spot and good and fast service, but I felt it was overhyped. The food was decent but not great - I wouldn't expect to return. We had tumaco ceviche, chia ceviche, brussel sprouts, empanadas, plantain/crab fritter, and arepa paisa. I also had a cocktail. Presentation was all very beautiful, and the flavors were fresh. It's just that nothing really stood out, which is probably also a product of it being Colombian food (when I visited Colombia I felt the food was very overwhelming as well). Fun spot to try but if you're looking for epic flavor I'd try someplace else! read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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The best ambiance and most delicious food! The service was excellent as well. Drinks were fun and tasty too

Decent place for brunch, food was tasty, but giving it 4 stars cause the food was on the pricier end but in my opinion wasn't anything super special. Overall good food but I could live without having to come here again read more

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Came here for Oakland restaurant week. I booked a table for 2 the day before. Service was great! Everyone from the host to our server was super friendly and prompt. Loved the decor inside. And they played great music We did the restaurant week deal for our meal. It was $65 for 4 courses. Portions were so big! We were very full by the end. We also had a few of their cocktails. My favorite was the whenever, wherever one ( pictured in bright red). read more

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Parche is great. Very lively, and the owner does a whole chant for your birthday toast. The food and drinks were great. I liked the octopus carpaccio which, of course, is served raw. Was a fun date night with the GF. read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Very welcoming staff, great food and yummy drinks. We especially enjoyed the ceviche (wish the portion was a little bigger especially since it's so yummy) and the empanadas. Looking forward to going back. read more

Wow everything here is so delicious. I have never had anything like their celery root ceviche. Flavors were so unique. Will be back soon to try the rest of the menu. read more

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No wait for a Saturday lunch. Located in a cute area close to many other things! For a drink I got an espresso cocktail that came out warm and foamy. It was strong on the espresso and delicious nonetheless. I forget what my entree was called but it was the last one on the menu. It was similar to a burrito bowl - rice, beans, with 2 types of meat: pork, short ribs, as well as avocado. Loved it! It was a bit pricey at $28. I was able to split it with a friend but we also filled up on appetizers, or else it would be a good portion for one. The ceviche was good, the plaintain chips were a bit too soggy / not crunchy enough to my liking. Salad was good. Not dying to come back but it wasn't bad. read more

Yum! I'll hold off on the 5th star till I've tried more, but visit #1 was excellent! Parche has a lively, busting atmosphere and was really hopping on a Friday night! We enjoyed our cocktails, and my son liked the Colombian lager he tried as well. Our waiter was dedicated and helpful, pointing us in the right direction without being at all pushy. We had a wonderful appetizer of seared tuna and crab salad, and a sweet and savory Brussels sprouts dish that was a generous portion for two & positively addictive! Shared a whole fried branzino, generous and perfectly cooked. Good sides and sauces added flavor and style. My son didn't love all the bones but that's expected with a whole fish! We finished with a chocolate tres leches that was the perfect ending to a great meal. Bravo I can't wait to return & try more! read more

Parche is a beautiful new space on Broadway. With high ceilings, trendy decor and large bar, it offers a pretty upscale yet casual vibe as a Colombian restaurant. We had reservations for Sunday brunch and were promptly seated. There weren't any boozy brunch deals and most of the craft cocktails ran $14 and up. My Bloody Mary was pretty good with homemade mix and "fun" fixings. Three of us shared a Chorizo y Queso to start. This dish wasn't memorable but I liked the grilled lemon! I chose San Benito for my entree mainly because I wanted to try beef bacon. It tasted pretty much like beef jerky. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked, nice and runny. I loved the herb bechamel and the avocado was delicious. The arepa was heavy and dense, not my favorite part of the meal. One friend picked Arepa de Chocolo because he thought it would be sweet (it wasn't really sweet). He liked the arepa but also thought it was heavy. Maybe we are just not used to corn meal pancakes. Our server was fantastic and knew the menu well. She came by often to refill water and coffee. read more

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The food was unfortunately not at all good and very overpriced for the quality. The Brussels sprouts were sickeningly sweet, the small plate arepa was dry and again a little too sweet, with a sad fried egg and some unseasoned vegetable hash, the chicken I added to it was tough, over-fried, and completely unseasoned, and the chopped salad was nice but not something I'd go back for. I have eaten at Parche at dinner and enjoyed the food, so this may have just been an issue with kitchen staffing or the lunch menu, but it was bad enough that I won't go back. I have a hunch that the best items on the menu are meat-based and slow cooked or braised, but these are too heavy for lunch so the chef tried to lighten up the daytime menu with dishes that strain too hard to be reinventions of traditional Colombian food and are therefore unfamiliar/not to the palate of whoever is in the kitchen making choices about seasoning. The chef-owner should do a tasting with some trusted diners and ask for honest feedback because this meal was the kind of bad that makes restaurants close down. The staff is really excellent, friendly, and competent, and the space is really beautiful and vibrant. read more

Came here to celebrate a late holiday family get together with my parents and siblings. There were 6 of us adults and we had a delicious meal! Shared several of the small plates and a couple of the entrees as well as 4 of the desserts and everything was so good! See my pics for what we ordered, but loved the tumaco and salmon appetizers, the empanadas, and tamale, and whole trout the best. Everything was cooked well and very flavorful. Service was attentive and helpful and quick. Drinks were delicious too. Restaurant has a cool vibe and is in uptown oakland. It felt safe walking around at night--lots of people about. Will def go back! read more

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I liked this. Came here with my husband to meet my sister and her boyfriend. We had a nice brunch. I got a tiny me-mosa and it was fine. The food was good. I got the chorizo and queso because it was on a gluten-free bun. It was okay. The chorizo was tiny. They have another dish that I want to try so I may be back. But I'll order a soda. I love the wall art and they have some of the pieces for sale there which is cool. Not a destination like my beloved Calaveras (now shuttered, so sad), but it's an if I'm in the area and nothing else is around sort of spot. I say that because I remember when this area was jumping with good food, but this is fine for what it was. If I had to return, that wouldn't be the worst thing. read more

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Parche service and food were wonderful. We tried something we never would have ordered-the Celery Root Taradito appetizer. We ordered it based on the server's recommendation. It was one of the most delicious appetizers we've ever had. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with nice decor. read more

Such a special place. Amazing food (and lots of vegetarian options, and some gluten- and dairy-free ones too), great music and vibes, friendly and responsive service. We chatted briefly with the owner, who came to sweep up broken glass himself when one of us dropped a wineglass. I'm so happy to support this kind of local gem and will definitely return if there's an opportunity. read more

Went on a Sunday night and the place seemed busier than I had expected. We didn't make a reservation but were able to be seated at these high tables close to the bar. I enjoyed talking with the staff, very friendly and checked in on us often. Ambiance was nice, dimly lit and intimate. Food was delicious, my favorite was the "ceviche" chincharrón. The sauces that came with the patacones were also very delicious. If anything, I would say it was a bit loud (many large groups that night), and everything was slightly overpriced. read more

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The food was amazing. The service was top notch. Great ambience. Cocktails were yummy. Perfect night out. read more

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