In addition to a weekly pub menu, Chef Reuben and his wife Rosa host an extensive and delicious Sunday Mexican pop-up brunch menu from 9am-2pm. They serve everything from huevos rancheros to pozole with fresh housemade salsa, fries and chips. You can also order a mimosa, beer, wine, juice and milk. Portions are huge so there might be enough to tide you over till dinner. Atmosphere is friendly and personable. Outdoor tables are available and there's a great tree for kids to climb. A separate space called "The Place" is suitable for larger groups, privacy or a room in which kids can run around. Games and books are available. Dogs are welcome and Chef can be talked into giving them a piece of bacon! It's a warm, relaxed and friendly environment for all. As this is a pop-up call to make sure it's open Sunday morning. 510-879-7080 read more

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Great little place nestled in the woods. Stumbled upon after a hike for lunch. Rosa the owner was a delight, family run. Neighborhood friendly. Taps and mimosas, indoor or beautiful outdoor tables... it's just chilled water Food was soooo good! I tried their carne asada torta and took a bowl of their pozole to-go for dinner- with all the fixings and homemade chips on the side. Hands down one of the best I've had in quite a while Can't wait to go again! read more

Taps And Takeout - Jug of water and flowers for the cute table outside. - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

Came in and enjoyed juicy peach ipas and the most perfectly cooked chicken. Also really enjoyed the fries and coleslaw. They have a couple seats at the counter, one table for two and another for a group with a banquette. They are pup friendly and I loved the second space they have a door over with the live music on Friday night! read more

Taps And Takeout - 8pc Fried Chicken Friday special with 2 sides - (2x) - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Alright....very good location....waited for a lifetime for food....but seriously location location location....live music....!!

THE place to chill. This hidden gem is like going to a friend's welcoming home... Rubin the chef not only is an expert of the menu- just ask him to whip you up anything and he'll happily create it! Adiam, the hostess, is lovely and charming- she's fun to talk to and makes you feel very taken care of. Their local wine from Alameda/Oakland: I doubted such an appellation BUT it's incredible (and I've lived/worked at a winery in the South of France). Totally worth getting the whole bottle. I hereby proclaim Taps and Take Out the best place for a date, a business meeting, or just a great spot to hang with very friendly patrons who'll engage in great conversation. 12 stars if I could! read more

This was a great find after seeing a show nearby (even though parking was a bit tricky on a Friday night). I ordered the sole, and it was really superb! While waiting for the fish, I enjoyed the warm neighborhood vibes and locals' interactions. Staff was friendly, and the prices were extremelyreasonable. I'll definitely stop here again -- thank you, Joe. read more

Incredible hole in the wall joint. Some of the best fish and chips I've had in the Bay Area.

Small restaurant that spills out to the patio. Friendly owner and staff. Great vibe, good food, excellent beer.

Evan was a great server! I also loved the fries and the max and cheese. The pillows were very comfy and I took a nap.

Do you want to open a great beer and food place in your neighborhood? Check out this nice little place in the Moraga area of Oakland and do what this place is doing! The service was super friendly and welcoming. As there Are not a whole Lotta places to sit you need to be flexible and go with the program and try and work with other people to find the best setting location. There is a very nice group decided to move it outside and they were nice enough to offer as their table. This is just what a friendly neighborhood beer and food place should be. The fish and chips were amazingly good. The fish was very fresh, thin pieces of mild white fish with a very thin crispy flavorful tempura style coating. The fries were really pieces of whole potatoes nicely cooked and although I've heard them referred to as "soggy" that is simply the way they are because they don't have the artificial stuff on them to make them fake crispy. I'm deathly looking forward to my next visit here and I appreciate the great food and the welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.. read more

Taps And Takeout - Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

Great little spot for a tasty bite and wine, or beer on tap. It is indeed very small, but there's some outdoor seating, which I prefer. Keep your eye out for their occasional Sunday afternoon live music, just out front in the lot. Yelp or Google may say they are closed on Sundays, but they open some Sundays for live music events! read more

Great food and nice staff. The beef burger and fries along with Brussel sprouts make a great dinner.

Jambalaya was some of the best I've ever had, and easily the most affordable I've ever had. $10 for a whopping portion, and filled to the bring with chicken, pork sausage, and fresh shrimp. Service was quick and painless. Ambience was very relaxed, small quarters but clearly taken care of. I will be back soon. read more

Taps And Takeout - Jambalaya - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

Joe is incredible! He lives in the neighborhood, kid attends school, owns the tap room and plays music at the wine bar a few doors down. But he feels, thinks, and talks like community. Their hours are late in the evening. COVID changed things for everyone. Now instead of opening all day they allow the coffee shop to take the morning biz and they open later so there is no competition. You cant get a better neighbor than that. That's equity in capitalism bc the community benefits. Im a fan and customer for life and havent even bought my 1st meal here. There are examples of GREAT ppl/community happening in Oakland. I see it in District 4! read more

Taps And Takeout - Joe - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

Wonderful idiosyncratic bar and restaurant. It's like an English pub; everyone knows everyone else, and if you're a newbie you'll be embraced with open arms. Very limited menu, changes nightly, but everything I've had has been excellent and very reasonably priced. Limited hours, check before going. read more

Had the fried chicken sandwich with a side of fries. Overall great quality and delicious. For personal preference I would add for next time some pickles and maybe some spicy sauce on the side. The people here are great and super friendly. read more

We tried this place for the first time as takeout. Very good food overall. They have gluten-free bread for sandwiches upon request. We tried the pastrami melt and fish n chips. Fish N chips is not gluten-free. They aren't open for lunch which is a shame because they could be getting a lot of traffic. Their sign is also not very visible. Marketing dept needs to step it up ;) read more

Taps and takeout, friendly, cozy little spot on Thornhill wonderful music food is fantastic. Oysters are phenomenal our little neighborhood taps, and take out. read more

Stopped by while driving by. Amazing neighborhood place. Cozy backyard style. Lovely and friendly staff. Live band, children hanging out, puppies playing. Really amazing and inviting atmosphere. Will be back. read more

This is such a great little local gem. There's limited seating inside and out, but they have a great selection of food and drinks, and they do live music on the weekends. I came here for the first time because they were doing a fundraiser for the local school, since then I've been back a few times. We love a business that supports their community. I'm a fan of their burger. You can taste the freshness and they're never greasy. The staff is friendly and so are the other customers. I think local spots like this are important for Montclair and Oakland, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're nearby. read more

Generally happy and will return, ordered on a Friday and ordered the daily special including various smoked meats, I did the brisket which wasn't at all what I was expecting - thin slices, fairly tough meat.. I wouldn't order that again. Other sides were good though and will probably give the place another try. read more

There are half empty liquor bottles scattered around the dining room. There is a large Tupperware full of cannabis. The staff are not sober. They are mass rolling joints behind the counter, and seem to have forgotten that I placed an order. I was offered a shot. This place doesn't have a liquor license. It's filthy. How are they still in business? read more

Love supporting neighborhood businesses! We ordered take out. Fish n Chips were crispy. BBQ pork sandwiches were delicious! Owner most kind and gracious. read more

New to the area! Found Taps just down the street. Everything has been delicious. The MAC AND CHEESE is perfect!!

Found this place while browsing the internet for a place to grab a bite nearby one evening. We were pleasantly surprised to find amazing food, even better company, and a neighborhood gem we would be coming back to regularly! I had the impossible burger, which was great....however, I could not leave before ordering fried chicken "to go" after watching several customers order it and it being the "special" of the evening. The chicken was EXCELLENT! I can't wait to try the jambalaya. Great beer selection...even got cans "to go" after a couple pints at the bar. read more

Great food and comfy family ambiance. Music outside on Fridays is great. Coleslaw has Kale but ok then.

Great people. Fun atmosphere. Fast service. Conducive ambience. Convenient location in Montclair on Thornhill.

Nice to have a place nearby. I am very pleased with their fish and chips and beet salad. Very friendly owner. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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I haven't been here in a minute and stopped in last week with my kids when I didn't have any dinner plans and was too tired by the week to make dinner. Was fun to run into so many familiar faces from Thornhill Elementary! There was another family dining in and we invited them to share the large table with us -- was a nice and casual place for dinner. Food is always above average, beer is cold, the guy behind the bar (maybe the owner?) offered a free shot of tequila. Would love to go back more often now that the weather is getting nicer. Sweet little neighborhood spot, great vibes, would love to support it. I also saw some folks picking up six packs of craft beer, not sure how it works but nice to have that option! read more

Taps And Takeout - Inside - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

Great Montclair addition! They offer the best taps on draft. The owner knows beer and you can tell by the rotation they make available. He is also super chill and provides recommendations and tastes until you've make your selection. They also have a solid menu. I like getting a few share plates to enjoy amongst the small group. The Brussels and mushrooms are yummy! They also give you a small snack when you sit down such as chips, etc. The have small seating inside and outside. We love coming here on Thurs or Fri night. I can't wait to try the brunch. read more

Taps And Takeout - Lost Coast PB Choc Stout - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

I wouldn't consider or expect a wing to count as one of the pieces when I order 4 pieces of fried chicken. Skin was pretty good but meat was dry - seemed old. Mushroom medley too salty. Steak sandwich completely mushy. Meatballs weird taste. Fresh cut chips SUPER salty. Cornbread seemed like jiffy instant mix. read more

Taps And Takeout - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

Super cute and cozy (read: small) local spot. This place has a warm vibe with a friendly owner behind the bar that makes you feel very comfortable. We sat at the bar (seats 6) and ordered from their special taco Tuesday menu. We tried the steak and the fish tacos. Both were fresh and yummy. They have a cart that rolls around for toppings which we had to wait for while other customers also topped of their tacos. You can also grab refills for your chips from the cart. I'm glad we stumbled into this neighborhood spot and we'll be back for their fried chicken Friday. They've only been in business since early 2018 and it feels like they're really trying to make themselves a neighborhood staple and I'm here for it! read more

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This is a teeny tiny, cozy neighborhood hangout with good food and beers. Be ready to get to know the friendly staff and patrons. There is counter seating for 5 or 6 and 2-3 small tables inside. There is also outdoor seating so you can bring your dog. I had the Cubano sandwich and an IPA. Both were very good. The homemade chips were not my favorite-- some undercooked and others over cooked with a slight burnt taste. Fries would have been better, but the sandwich was very good. They are just starting a brunch menu on the weekends can't wait to try their Benedict and mimosas . read more

Taps And Takeout - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

Great place for locals! Food is always consistent. I love the Texas Burger, Clam Chowder and Cubano Sandwich. The staff and clientele are always engaging and it feels like a great community meeting spot. This place was great during COVID and I hope to see them expanding now that they will have less restrictions. read more

This place just opened and it already has a place in my heart. Big portions, great food, and delicious beer. Brought my wife, son, and father and we jumped in on all of the sides, the amazing fish and chips, and solid steak sandwich. Get here before they get super popular. read more

Taps And Takeout - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Love the relaxed vibe and delicious food! The matzoh ball soup is so so tasty and the fries too!!

The name is a bit of a misnomer. We thought it would not have seating, and it actually has a pleasant large table and outdoor seating. The owner is affable. The decor is down home and charming. Macaroni and cheese was some of the best I have had in some time. Matzo ball soup was hearty and full of good stuff. read more

Great local spot with amazing food especially the Mexican and seafood specials...healthy options available...also great local musicians featured intermittently Thursday was a really great blues band....great spot for date night or family or alone you will make new friends! read more

Three words - Freakin' Taco Tuesday! Limited beers on tap but they have an IPA that I crave and the best tongue tacos ever. The meat is super soft and flavorful and the soft tacos are super fresh. If you are in the area stop in, the staff is super friendly and accommodating. They will even set you up outside or take your beer and food to go. I also have tried the tamales (maybe a Wednesday thing?) but they don't hold a candle to the tacos. read more

Cool intimate ambiance, solid beer selection, nice staff vibe. Thanks! Had a good time, great place for a meeting!