Drinks & Nightlife
The Trappist
460 8th StBelgian-style ales with a few items to snack on.
Beer garden that's in the heart of Uptown. Good reference point for finding good bars and restaurants in Oakland.
69 locals recommend
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueBeer garden that's in the heart of Uptown. Good reference point for finding good bars and restaurants in Oakland.
Locally based brewery's tasting room with a great patio and good food options.
165 locals recommend
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayLocally based brewery's tasting room with a great patio and good food options.
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveRestaurant on the eastern border of Lake Merritt.
Food Scene
Popular Chinese restaurant known for their dumplings and handmade noodles.
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StPopular Chinese restaurant known for their dumplings and handmade noodles.
Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AvePopular bagel shop specializing in Montreal style bagels.
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveFamous for their fried chicken sandwich.
10th & Wood
945 Wood StLocal cafe down the street. Good lunch spot.
Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveFancy taco shop open late.
Phở Ao Sen Restaurant
1139 E 12th StOne of Oakland's most popular pho restaurants.
Oakland location for the Bay Area's top-rated Burmese restaurant.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StOakland location for the Bay Area's top-rated Burmese restaurant.
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StThai restaurant in Jack London Square.
Parks & Nature
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadGreat hikes among the redwoods.
One of the most popular hangout spots in Oakland. Go for a walk around the perimeter or hang out on the grass and people watch.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardOne of the most popular hangout spots in Oakland. Go for a walk around the perimeter or hang out on the grass and people watch.
Essentials
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveTarget
1057 Eastshore HwyBest Buy
1717 Harrison StElectronics store.
Getting Around
West Oakland station
1451 7th StClosest BART station. Recommended for trips into SF.