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    Stay Gold

    3.8 (347 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    STAY GOLD ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
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    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    The Italian Sandwich
    Jack H.

    This was a hole in the wall that a few coworkers and I stopped by to visit. You can smell the bbq from around the block. It's spacious and would be a fun place to hit for Gameday or before a Cal game. I didn't get to snag a good pic since I was a little embarrassed to do so in front of my coworkers but the Italian sandwich was fat and delicious. My coworker got the brisket sandwich which looked like it was on toasted sliced bread. All the sandwiches sound good and the prices are fair since these are bigger sandwiches. I would love to go here any chance I get.

    The Italian Sandwich
    Bri D.

    The flavor is here! Stay Gold Deli knows what's up. The Italian sandwich (add extra pepper relish) is amazing! If you like a punch of flavor, pickled vibes, with yummy meats, this is the sandwich for you. Their mac n cheese is flavorful and has seasoning! Love shell noodles because the sauce really can be soaked up and coated. You've got to try this spot! Next time I'll be getting some bbq too!

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    Kyle L.

    Let me start with I love a good dive bar. Now marry the dive bar feel with quality bbq and a top notch deli and you have a new big fan. Been twice and staff is always chill, had some soccer on for lunch and they know how to pour a cold beer. First time, I had the Italian sando. Came with the perfect amount of meat, pepper relish, pepperonchini and herb dressing on that po'boy roll had me crying tears of joy. Next time, had to check the bbq side of the house so I got the Epic sando and it was damn good. All the meats were on point and the cherry pepper/coleslaw mix gave it a good balance. It's in a rough area and could use a little TLC but I kind of like how all of that gives it character. It's a spot I'll be back to often when I'm on that side of town.

    The Riblet Sandwich
    Chris B.

    Underrated sandwiches and bbq in west oakland. Home of one of top 3 sandiwches all time, the pony boy. Pulled pork + greens + pepper relish = heaven. Nice beer selection and backyard too. This charming dive stole my heart and stomach a long time ago, and I'm glad I live much closer now for easier frequent visits.

    BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich
    Rhea A.

    After hearing about the tragedies that happened here, a few of my coworkers and I decided to spend a lunch here to support the business. This is my second time eating here! I always opt for the BBQ brisket sandwich. It's flavorful, soft, and filled with meat. You can't go wrong. The beans are also really good! Didn't order it myself but someone at my table did and I got to nibble. Everyone loved the beans. While in my opinion it's not Horns BBQ, Stay Gold can hold its own. There's tons of beer selection and I've heard that there are events hosted here. Neighborhood is not the best so just be weary of your car and your surroundings!

    Brisket Sliders
    Mike L.

    I've ordered Stay Gold a few times on Doordash. It's a nice local Oakland spot. I've mainly ordered their meat sandwiches, I've tried their Brisket Sandwich and Slides as well as their Riblet Sandwiches. Their sandwiches come with a very good amount of saucy meat and are usually topped with cole slaw, pickles and cheese. Their sandwiches are good, although I can't comment on how healthy they might be, let's just say if I ate it for lunch I'd probably try to make sure I had veggies or a salad as a big part of my dinner.

    Toni S.

    No go on the ribs tasted boiled and baked won't be returning for bbq that's for sure $28 down the drain *** updated review ***the fact that your unable to except corrective criticism is crazy ... here's the receipt and it was $29 ....

    Meatball Sub
    Sasuke U.

    Just had by far the nastiest meatball sub of my life. Do your customers a service and take this off the menu.

    Erin R.

    Whenever I'm in town I always stop and get an Italian deli. Hella good, it's the bread that keeps me coming back. Cool vibes and nice beer list.

    Meatball, and pulled pork sandwiches. Two Red Stripes.
    April W.

    Delicious. Our table got the meatball sandwich and pulled pork sandwich and two red stripes. Good value. We were there on a Friday around 5pm, wasn't crowded.

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    30 days ago

    I enjoyed the barbecue ribs very much, tender and flavorful. One order gave me five meaty pieces, more than enough for my husband and me.

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    Fun spot to watch world cup 2026. Pretty decent beers and plenty of atmosphere. Can't comment on the bbq.

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    11 months ago

    Excellent brisket sandwich, great beers on tap, friendly service and a super chill vibe. Can't wait to return to try the ribs!

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    Joe our bad. Hit us up and we’ll make it right. I’m sorry.

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    Ask the Community - Stay Gold

    Can we bring a dog in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes

    Are y'all closed as of 9/6/21? You changed your hours on FB to say "temporarily closed" and I was planning on coming next week (surprise for husband's bday). When will you be reopening?

    We are definitely open.

    Is this place gentrifying?

    West Oakland has steadily been gentrifying for the last decade. This place is owned and operated by people who are from or live in this neighborhood. Whether it is gentrifying or not doesnt matter to us. What matters to us is providing great food… Read more

    Is this a kid friendly establishment?

    Not specifically. There aren't ball pits and peanut butter sandwiches. Generally frequented by adults who are probably drinking beer so use your judgement. Outside in the back seems like toddlers would trip and hit their heads or be in the way if… Read more

    Is there indoor or safe bike parking?

    They have an outdoor patio that is safe. The bike rack on the sidewalk out front is sketch.

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    MAMA Oakland

    4.3
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    1.3 mi
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    TLDR: Great date night spot or place to bring the fam!…read more Highlights: the set menu made ordering easy. My mom doesn't usually eat a ton but she ate almost everything and enjoyed it all! My favorite was the gnocchi - it was the perfect texture. It was a little salty but I didn't mind. Service/ambiance: 10/10. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Notes: The focaccia was harder than I expected. The seasoning was great but it's not your typical soft focaccia so heads up! Parking was easy and so was snagging a reservation. We originally booked for outside but were able to switch to indoors since it was chilly out.

    This was my second time at MAMA, and it did not disappoint. We started with the tomato soup and…read morelittle gem salad respectively, and were both very pleased with our choices. Then we both went for the signature sugo pasta - another excellent choice. I can be a little finicky about meat sauces, but this was phenomenal. Unfortunately, chocolate dessert was a little dry, though the plum was lovely. I also wasn't too keen on the recommended wine pairing, but that's more a matter of individual taste. The real standout was actually the focaccia. Order as much as you can possibly consume. Service was perfect, attentive without hovering. And we never wanted for anything for more than a moment.

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    Pastalicious Virtual

    Pastalicious Virtual

    2.3
    (3 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I will be the first to post a review, and sadly it's not a positive one. GrubHub was offering $5.00…read moreoff to try this new restaurant. So I ordered "Spaghetti with Meaty Marinara and 3 Piece Meatballs" for $15.99. What I received was spaghetti and meatballs, no meaty sauce. The flavor was bland and nothing to rave about. The 3 meatballs were tasty. The pasta was a little dry. Perhaps you should put a scoop of sauce on top of the pasta before you seal the container. Also, they use a foil container, not a microwavable one. The dish itself tastes average, nothing special. For $15.99, you should add extra sauce and add a free dinner roll. If you do a little research, you will find that "901 Marina Village" is the Straw Hat Pizza Restaurant. I don't know if this is a shared kitchen, a ghost kitchen, or just a menu option at Straw hat in Alameda. Would I order again? Nope, not worth $15.99, even with $5.00 off. 901 Marina Village is the Straw Hat Pizza in the Marina Village shopping center. Free parking. Near the Alameda Tube. (Review during Covid-19 Shutdown, takeout and delivery only)

    My order through GrubHub took forever to arrive, and I couldn't track it on the app because this…read moreplace uses their own drivers (not GrubHub drivers). When it did arrive, I received the completely wrong item. So I called the restaurant, and they seemed to realize before I even finished explaining, because clearly another customer had received my order. I confirmed the item I ordered and they said they'd re-deliver. I live 10-15 min from the restaurant. 35 min later the re-delivered item arrived.... still not correct. I ordered "Bruschetta Chicken Pasta" and there was no bruschetta. The food itself was also pretty mediocre for the price they're charging. My husband was unimpressed with the quality and scant portion of his meatball spaghetti. The portion of my re-delivered item was ok, but the earlier (wrong) item they delivered was a tiny portion, the container barely half full. GrubHub provided a full refund for my Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, at least. Also as others have noted: the restaurant address is actually the address for VJ's Sports Bar, formerly Straw Hat Pizza, so not sure what's going on there... Bottom line: avoid this place.

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    Pizzetta Geraldine

    Pizzetta Geraldine

    4.8
    (4 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Pizzetta Geralidine is a wood-fired pizza pop-up inside Shakewell on Mondays…read more(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=6NafW1ZO4PyWS5decid6TQ). Their website only has dates in January so not sure if this will be continuing regularly after. Short menu (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=ivvGo9ZWAiZwt82k6dgNiQ) - that last pizza changed from 1/3 to 1/10 to a Lebanese pizza. They have indoor seating or outdoor in Shakewell's parklet (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=b3t10EpGLjd6hpr0aEJwcQ) I tried the Calabrian as a take & bake (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=VZOkeIi9PGNrcGgitXcAMQ) which was just OK. The centers of my crust was not fully cooked and probably user error maybe exacerbated by finishing it the next day and sitting in the fridge? The Salsiccia, which I got fully baked, was much better (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pizzetta-geraldine-oakland?select=2M5g-ocT43aC8j7ffChvLQ) though the Calbarian chilis packed more heat than I was expecting! Moral - leave the baking to the pros? Worth checking out. Call in to order.

    We attended the pop-up event at Novel Brewing & the pizza was amazing! We ordered the Funghi pizza…read moreand the Salchicha. The crust was was both crispy, soft and chewy. My favorite always the Funghi pizza. The mushrooms and the cheese were so fresh and flavorful. I would say that this is the best thin crust pizza I've ever had, far better than Cheeseboard.

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