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The Rabbit Hole
The Rabbit Hole is a Taiwanese bar and restaurant on the Mission-Bernal border with an excellent burger and spicy chicken sandwich.
Chome
Chome is a quirky izakaya in the Mission with creative dishes that are worth checking out once, but some dishes fall flat—especially when considering the price.
Bender's Bar & Grill
Bender’s is a Mission dive with tons of space, a pool table, and rock ‘n’ roll blasting from the jukebox.
Good Luck Gato
Come with close friends, split some crudo and hamachi tartare tostadas, and enjoy the quality drinks at this Uptown Oakland “izakaya cantina.”
La Société
La Société is a restaurant hotel in SoMa serving French-ish brasserie classics. It isn’t bad, but can get pricey.
Left Door
Left Door is a fancy cocktail lounge in Cow Hollow with velvet couches, mood lighting, and floral wallpaper.
Violet’s
Violet’s is an American restaurant and cocktail bar in the Richmond with a solid $35 tasting menu.
Yokai
Yokai is a Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant in SoMa, where you can eat charcoal-grilled skewers while listening to vinyl.
Macondray
Macondray is a plant-filled cocktail bar in Russian Hill with lobster rolls, deviled eggs, and burgers.
Little Shucker
Little Shucker is a Pacific Heights oyster bar, and seafood/wine spot for incredible lobster rolls served in a breezy space.
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Woods Lowside
Woods Lowside in the Lower Haight is a beer and wine bar serving Joyride Pizza. It’s great for groups.
Daytrip
Daytrip is a funky Temescal natural wine bar and restaurant (complete with a disco ball) that’s highlighting the power of fermentation.
Popi's Oysterette
Popi’s Oysterette is a breezy seafood spot in the Marina that’s great for Happy Hours or pleasant afternoon catch-ups.
Edith's Pie
Edith's Pie is a cafe-like spot in Uptown Oakland specializing in savory hand pies and dessert pies with the butteriest crust in town.