Crogan’s Restaurant & Bar

Hang out at this friendly neighborhood pub and sports bar and enjoy classic American comfort food while watching the Golden State Warriors (or their rivals!). Crogan’s Restaurant & Bar also serves weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

crogans.com | G @crogansmontclair

Oeste

Good times, good drinks, and good eats are on the menu at Oeste. Hang out on the rooftop for cocktails with friends and stay for dinner. Everything from mac and cheese to jambalaya is a winner. On the weekends, this is the place to be for music, late-night bites, and brunch.

oesteoakland.com

Ge @oeste.bar.cafe

CHINATOWN

Tay Ho Oakland

Since opening in 2010, this hip, eclectic neighborhood gem has been serving excellent authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a modern setting inspired by family recipes. The menu at Tay Ho Oakland features freshly prepared pho, bánh khot, scrumptious Hue dumplings, bánh cuon, street noodles, and other specialties, along with artfully prepared craft cocktails. Owned by a mother-daughter duo, Tay Ho Oakland proudly partners with Dine for Justice, a local organization that provides meals for residents in need.

tayhooakland.com

Ge @tayhooakland

DOWNTOWN Juice Holick

Plan to visit Juice Holick, Oakland’s own plant-based oasis offering a wide variety of fresh-pressed juices, superfood smoothies and bowls, and wellness shots. It’s also one of the locals’ top spots for yummy and inventive avocado toast.

juiceholick.com | Ge @juiceholick

Mägo

Offering Colombian fine dining with a Northern California twist, Mägo makes culinary magic. The tasting menu changes daily and highlights seasonal, local ingredients in fresh ceviche, arepas, and more. Dishes pair nicely with top-shelf spirits and handcrafted cocktails.

magorestaurant.com

G @mago restaurant | e @magorestaurant

LAKE MERRITT

Lake Chalet

Set in a renovated 100-year-old boathouse on Lake Merritt, Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill boasts plentiful indoor and outdoor space for casual dining and special events. The menu features contemporary California cuisine with a raw bar and creative takes on seafood. Sit at the expansive bar overlooking the lake and sip a cocktail or Beach Chalet Ale or enjoy a meal on the dock. Lake Chalet’s private dining rooms and picturesque dock serve as the perfect venue for small, casual gatherings or formal events.

thelakechalet.com

Ge @lakechalet

Yoshi’s

For live music and Japanese cuisine, it has to be Yoshi’s. Celebrating 50 years in the Bay area, this music venue and restaurant is renowned internationally for hosting top jazz acts. The award-winning, 310-seat space in Jack London Square has a state-of-the-art sound system for a premium music experience. Jazz reigns supreme, but Yoshi’s also showcases blues, hip-hop, R&B, rock, and comedy, with live music seven nights a week. At the restaurant, dine on traditional and fusion-style Japanese specialties. On weekdays, kick back in the lounge for happy hour.

yoshis.com | G @yoshisoak | e @yoshis_oak