AwardWinning Dining

Discover Oakland’s exceptional dining venues that have received Michelin nods and James Beard Awards.

Oakland is home to more than 20 Michelin Guide recognized restaurants showcasing a diverse range of cuisine. Savor a carnitas taco from Taqueria El Paisa, sample seasonal charcuterie at Wood Tavern, or try knockout vegan dishes at Millennium. Boasting two Michelin stars, Commis is a contemporary dining experience influenced by chef-owner James Syhabout’s Chinese and Thai heritage. And then there’s Horn Barbecue, which received a 2022 James Beard Award nomination for Best New Restaurant and earned a Bib Gourmand nod. Another 2022 James Beard contender was Wahpepah’s Kitchen Chef Crystal Wahpepah, the first Native American chef on Food Network’s Chopped, honors the reclamation of Native food ways and its health benefits. In other news, employee-owned Understory won the 2022 James Beard Award for Emerging Leadership. In collaboration with Oakland Bloom, this non-traditional restaurant provides kitchen space and aid for marginalized communities while serving delicious dishes and cocktails. For even more award-winning meals, try renowned spots like Café

Romanat, Teni East Kitchen,

MAMA Oakland, Tacos

Oscar, Jo’s Modern Thai, Bird & Buffalo, FOB Kitchen, Hi Felicia, and Soba Ichi –Olivia Olsen