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If you take Webster street down to the water and turn left you will find a great place to walk along the water. Good for dog walking. There is also a bridge over the train tracks at the train station
4TH & HARRISON
370 4th StIf you take Webster street down to the water and turn left you will find a great place to walk along the water. Good for dog walking. There is also a bridge over the train tracks at the train station
Rock & Polish
127 2nd StMani/Pedi in an upscale atmosphere. Make reservations on line.
Sweet Bakery - small shop in front of their production bakery. Beautiful baked goods.
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Miette
449 Octavia StSweet Bakery - small shop in front of their production bakery. Beautiful baked goods.
12th Street / Oakland City Center station
1245 BroadwayBART station at 12th Street.
If you have an emergency dry cleaning need. Service is mixed but it is there if you need it.
Red Hanger Kleaners
240 3rd StIf you have an emergency dry cleaning need. Service is mixed but it is there if you need it.
Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th StreetFarmer's Market in Old Oakland on Friday's.
Jack London Square
472 Water StFarmer's Market on Sundays 9-2. Good food stands too.
California Canoe & Kayak Oakland
409 Water StreetRent Kayaks and Stand up Paddle boards.
Beautiful public lake and park. Great for walking, people watching.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardBeautiful public lake and park. Great for walking, people watching.
The largest Chinatown on the West Coast. Not a tourist location but full on Chinese markets on the streets during the day. Lots and lots of restaurants and markets.
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Chinatown
The largest Chinatown on the West Coast. Not a tourist location but full on Chinese markets on the streets during the day. Lots and lots of restaurants and markets.
Authentic Bagel Company
463 2nd StreetBagels and folks love them.
Train station. Coast Starlight, trains to Davis and Sacramento, Truckee, San Jose and points in between.
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Jack London Square station
245 2nd StTrain station. Coast Starlight, trains to Davis and Sacramento, Truckee, San Jose and points in between.
If you are here for meetings and conventions. An easy walk to the Marriott downtown. Also a Hertz car rental there. Don't believe anybody who says there is car rental at the train station. Not.
Oakland Convention Center
550 10th StreetIf you are here for meetings and conventions. An easy walk to the Marriott downtown. Also a Hertz car rental there. Don't believe anybody who says there is car rental at the train station. Not.
Manifesta Salon
461 2nd StHair salon. Aveda.
Charles Blades Barber Spa
180 2nd StOld school but upscale barber shop.
Just discovered that this bookstore which used to be in an outer neighborhood moved down town. Not open late though cause it caters to the downtown business crowd.
Laurel Book Store
BroadwayJust discovered that this bookstore which used to be in an outer neighborhood moved down town. Not open late though cause it caters to the downtown business crowd.
Shopping
If you need some milk, or half an half, a six pack of beer or a bottle of wine they have basics. They also make a good sandwich and other mostly lunch items. Not open on Sundays.
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Sierra Market
311 Oak StIf you need some milk, or half an half, a six pack of beer or a bottle of wine they have basics. They also make a good sandwich and other mostly lunch items. Not open on Sundays.
Peerless Coffee & Tea
260 Oak StPurchase bulk coffee and teas and get cups.
Huge Beverages and More. Stock up on libations, wines, cheese, snacks, and more.
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BevMo!
525 Embarcadero WestHuge Beverages and More. Stock up on libations, wines, cheese, snacks, and more.
Stuff from around the world but also good wine section and specialty foods, pasta sauces, cheeses etc.
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Cost Plus World Market
1910 W El Camino RealStuff from around the world but also good wine section and specialty foods, pasta sauces, cheeses etc.
Bed Bath & Beyond
555 9th StHome goods of all kinds.
Markus Supply Ace Hardware
625 3rd StThe greatest little hardware store in the land.
Food Scene
Right out the back door on the corner. Usually a line but popular coffee spot.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StRight out the back door on the corner. Usually a line but popular coffee spot.
Another nearby coffee spot. Less precious than Blue Bottle not as much of a scene. Free cups on Friday.
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Bicycle Coffee
377 2nd StAnother nearby coffee spot. Less precious than Blue Bottle not as much of a scene. Free cups on Friday.
Classic diner in the vein of New York diners. Open late. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
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Buttercup
229 BroadwayClassic diner in the vein of New York diners. Open late. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
Chop Bar
190 4th StRestaurant/Bar serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Very popular.
Sweet little place in an odd location serving really good, sort of old school but served in a nouveau way Mexican food.
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NIDO Kitchen & Bar
444 Oak StSweet little place in an odd location serving really good, sort of old school but served in a nouveau way Mexican food.
Vegetarian/Vegan small plates and good wine selection. Really nice place and food. Omnivores are never disappointed.
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Encuentro
550 2nd StVegetarian/Vegan small plates and good wine selection. Really nice place and food. Omnivores are never disappointed.
Japanese Restaurant and Bar and one of the best Jazz Clubs in the country.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestJapanese Restaurant and Bar and one of the best Jazz Clubs in the country.
Bar and restaurant. Serves brunch on the weekends nice outdoor space. Early and late happy hours. Pan American food. Lovely space and good food.
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Bocanova
Bar and restaurant. Serves brunch on the weekends nice outdoor space. Early and late happy hours. Pan American food. Lovely space and good food.
Bar and Restaurant owned by Daniel Patterson. They make a fine cocktail in a lounge where you can actually have a conversation. They have changed the menu and I have not been there to try it.
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Haven
44 Webster StBar and Restaurant owned by Daniel Patterson. They make a fine cocktail in a lounge where you can actually have a conversation. They have changed the menu and I have not been there to try it.
Just what it says. Also nice area to sit outside in good weather.
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Jack's Oyster Bar & Fish House
Just what it says. Also nice area to sit outside in good weather.
Restaurant and Bar. Outdoor dining. Wood fired pizza and more.
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Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StRestaurant and Bar. Outdoor dining. Wood fired pizza and more.
Restaurant, Bar, Bocce Ball, Bowling, indoor outdoor. Nice space. The service varies but sitting outside and playing bocce ball is a nice time.
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Plank
98 BroadwayRestaurant, Bar, Bocce Ball, Bowling, indoor outdoor. Nice space. The service varies but sitting outside and playing bocce ball is a nice time.
Bar and Restaurant. Good Italian Food. Sitting in the lounge (inside or outside) I find preferable to the dining room which is kind of vast and cold. But the food is good.
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Lungomare
1 BroadwayBar and Restaurant. Good Italian Food. Sitting in the lounge (inside or outside) I find preferable to the dining room which is kind of vast and cold. But the food is good.
Fish house and bar right on the water in the classic old school style. Food is good.
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Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
2 BroadwayFish house and bar right on the water in the classic old school style. Food is good.
Another old school restaurant and bar with nice views of the water. I personally really like the food there.
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Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House
1 Franklin StAnother old school restaurant and bar with nice views of the water. I personally really like the food there.
This has been around forever. A place with a personality. Breakfast on the weekends is my preferred. But tons of people love this place.
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The Fat Lady
201 Washington StThis has been around forever. A place with a personality. Breakfast on the weekends is my preferred. But tons of people love this place.
Starbucks
720 Atlantic AveBecause some people just gotta have it.
Tamarindo
468 8th StGreat upscale Mexican and Tequila Bar
Miss Ollie's
901 Washington StCalifornia Jamaican? I don't know but it is really good.
This little place is in the old Housewives market which has a number of restaurants sharing a large space and they are all good.
The Cook and Her Farmer
510 9th StThis little place is in the old Housewives market which has a number of restaurants sharing a large space and they are all good.
Cosecha
907 Washington StGreat Mexican in the old Housewives Market
DESCO
499 9th StLovely Italian place
Great Vietnamese. There is a Thai place right next door but can't recall the name.
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Le Cheval
1007 Clay StGreat Vietnamese. There is a Thai place right next door but can't recall the name.
World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur BlvdCoffee, salads, bagels, wifi
Restaurant and Bar right on the lake. Very popular Happy Hour scene on the docks on the lake.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrRestaurant and Bar right on the lake. Very popular Happy Hour scene on the docks on the lake.
Sausages and Beer on the estuary.
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Brotzeit Lokal | German Restaurant & Waterfront Biergarten
1000 EmbarcaderoSausages and Beer on the estuary.
Venga Paella Catering
Tiny and sweet Paella joint.
Uptown restaurant and Bar. Happening cocktail scene. Near to Fox and Paramount Theaters.
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Flora
1900 Telegraph AveUptown restaurant and Bar. Happening cocktail scene. Near to Fox and Paramount Theaters.
Duende
468 19th StRestaurant and live music. Very popular.
Another happening place for cocktails and simple good good.
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Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayAnother happening place for cocktails and simple good good.
Super popular restaurant and bar in an old auto repair shop. Really good food and cocktails.
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Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StSuper popular restaurant and bar in an old auto repair shop. Really good food and cocktails.
Picán
2295 BroadwayUpscale Soul food and bar. Fantastic bourbon selection.
Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayVegan Soul food. People love it what can I say?
What you’re getting: Maple Old Fashioned and buttermilk fried chicken
Honestly, you could get anything in this upscale diner with Japanese influences (an unlikely mix, but trust us, the results are in
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveWhat you’re getting: Maple Old Fashioned and buttermilk fried chicken
Honestly, you could get anything in this upscale diner with Japanese influences (an unlikely mix, but trust us, the results are in
What you’re getting: The Bees Knees and any of the grilled cheeses
This cozy corner bar is serving up Prohibition-style craft cocktails (get the Bees Knees, a sweet & sour gin confection) and gourmet
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Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveWhat you’re getting: The Bees Knees and any of the grilled cheeses
This cozy corner bar is serving up Prohibition-style craft cocktails (get the Bees Knees, a sweet & sour gin confection) and gourmet
What you're getting: The pastrami Reuben
If Bar Dogwood is closed, just head down the street to its sister (brother? cousin? step mother? UNCLE TWICE REMOVED??) restaurant SANDWICHES!
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Stag's Lunchette
362 17th StreetWhat you're getting: The pastrami Reuben
If Bar Dogwood is closed, just head down the street to its sister (brother? cousin? step mother? UNCLE TWICE REMOVED??) restaurant SANDWICHES!
a hot dog at a Mexican restaurant? Yup this bacon-wrapped hot dog with mayonnaise, mustard, pinto beans, cheese, pickled jalapeños, and avocado is all wrapped in a flour tortilla
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph Avea hot dog at a Mexican restaurant? Yup this bacon-wrapped hot dog with mayonnaise, mustard, pinto beans, cheese, pickled jalapeños, and avocado is all wrapped in a flour tortilla
The name really says it all for this spot with classic all-American diner food and punk rock flare (it's co-owned by Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt). Open from 7am to 1am every day of the week.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenueThe name really says it all for this spot with classic all-American diner food and punk rock flare (it's co-owned by Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt). Open from 7am to 1am every day of the week.
Really love this little place. Fantastic lattes in a bowl. Simple but good menu for breakfast and lunch. European-style cafe serving locally sourced and handmade food and drink.
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Caffe 817
817 Washington StReally love this little place. Fantastic lattes in a bowl. Simple but good menu for breakfast and lunch. European-style cafe serving locally sourced and handmade food and drink.
Everett and Jones
126 BroadwayClassic old school BBQ place but with nice seating.
Newish to me. Haven't been. My neighbor says that they have great sweet potato fries. There is a brew pub right next door but don't recall the name.
THE ANNEX
468 3rd StreetNewish to me. Haven't been. My neighbor says that they have great sweet potato fries. There is a brew pub right next door but don't recall the name.
If you get this far uptown this is a cool place. Asian fusion with a Thai bent street food. Popular chef Chef James Syhabout, the homegrown boy who created the Micheline Star Commis & The Dock
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Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StIf you get this far uptown this is a cool place. Asian fusion with a Thai bent street food. Popular chef Chef James Syhabout, the homegrown boy who created the Micheline Star Commis & The Dock
On 3rd and Franklin. Big breakfast and lunch. Most popular for breakfast on the weekends. Been here forever.
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Oakland Grill
301 Franklin StOn 3rd and Franklin. Big breakfast and lunch. Most popular for breakfast on the weekends. Been here forever.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful tasting room of lovely wines (especially Zinfandel) on the water near the ferry dock.
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Rosenblum Cellars
10 Clay StBeautiful tasting room of lovely wines (especially Zinfandel) on the water near the ferry dock.
Historic Bar where Jack London used to hang out. Classic. Nice deck to sit on and pass the time. on the National Historic Register.
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetHistoric Bar where Jack London used to hang out. Classic. Nice deck to sit on and pass the time. on the National Historic Register.
The Trappist
460 8th StBeer Pub. I don't drink beer but those who do like the place.
Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
Beer Pub
Urban Legend Cellars
1951 Monarch StOn my list to go. Haven't yet. Wine tasting
Dashe Cellars
More wine tasting.
Cerruti Cellars
100 Webster Streetand more wine tasting.
Just found this place a bit uptown. Essentially at the 12th St stop. Wine bar an small plates. All good. Mostly serves the downtown office culture so not open late but good.
Downtown Wine Merchants
102 Frank H. Ogawa PlazaJust found this place a bit uptown. Essentially at the 12th St stop. Wine bar an small plates. All good. Mostly serves the downtown office culture so not open late but good.
What you’re getting: Ginger Rogers & caramel pudding
When it comes to wetting your whistle, there’s literally something for everyone in Uptown. Dive bar? Check. Gay bar? Check. Hipster gastropub? Yes.
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Fauna
1900 Telegraph AveWhat you’re getting: Ginger Rogers & caramel pudding
When it comes to wetting your whistle, there’s literally something for everyone in Uptown. Dive bar? Check. Gay bar? Check. Hipster gastropub? Yes.
Arts & Culture
First run flix. Not necessarily the good independent ones.
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Regal Jack London
100 Washington StFirst run flix. Not necessarily the good independent ones.
Gorgeous Deco theater, classic movies, concerts, ballet, symphony etc.
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Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayGorgeous Deco theater, classic movies, concerts, ballet, symphony etc.
Restored not long ago to its glory. Deco theater featuring top name bands and singer songwriters. Tons of new bars, restaurants and galleries popping up all the time near there. Oakland Uptown
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Fox Theatre
1807 Telegraph AveRestored not long ago to its glory. Deco theater featuring top name bands and singer songwriters. Tons of new bars, restaurants and galleries popping up all the time near there. Oakland Uptown
Fun smaller movie theater. Some first run, local filmmakers, art and indies.
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StFun smaller movie theater. Some first run, local filmmakers, art and indies.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWell its Whole Foods