Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Love the vibe, great cocktails, friendly bartenders and consistently good menu.
77 locals recommend
Penrose
3311 Grand AveLove the vibe, great cocktails, friendly bartenders and consistently good menu.
Adesso
4395 Piedmont AvenueHouse crafted Salumi - do I need to say more? ;)
Good sushi, 5 mins from the house. Predictable, reliable and delicious, surprisingly chic atmosphere, you wouldn't guess from the ouside
18 locals recommend
Kakui Sushi
2060 Mountain BlvdGood sushi, 5 mins from the house. Predictable, reliable and delicious, surprisingly chic atmosphere, you wouldn't guess from the ouside
Drinks & Nightlife
Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck AveMy fav place to get cocktails in Berkeley!
Great and extensive selection of craft beers, go to place for burgers, quirky, neighborhood, and sometimes live music. Its kind of an Oakland institution
48 locals recommend
Cato's Ale House
3891 Piedmont AveGreat and extensive selection of craft beers, go to place for burgers, quirky, neighborhood, and sometimes live music. Its kind of an Oakland institution
Everything Else
Excellent hiking in the California Redwoods! Go to place and escape for me and my canine hiking partner. Good selection of trails from easy and meandering, to some great workout hills trails.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadExcellent hiking in the California Redwoods! Go to place and escape for me and my canine hiking partner. Good selection of trails from easy and meandering, to some great workout hills trails.
Great hike from Live Oak parking lot to the back of Lake Anza where the pups can swim in the lake.
43 locals recommend
Lake Anza
Great hike from Live Oak parking lot to the back of Lake Anza where the pups can swim in the lake.
Recommend their Merlot & Chardonay. Nice mid-size winery, not as busy and packed as some of the others but not as tiny as ones like Elizabeth Spencer.
Miner Family Winery
7850 Silverado TrailRecommend their Merlot & Chardonay. Nice mid-size winery, not as busy and packed as some of the others but not as tiny as ones like Elizabeth Spencer.
Essentials
Local wine & cheese shop right in Montclair Village. $1 (yes $1!) tastings on the weekends. They are very helpful and friendly
7 locals recommend
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines Oakland
6218 La Salle AveLocal wine & cheese shop right in Montclair Village. $1 (yes $1!) tastings on the weekends. They are very helpful and friendly
Every Sunday all year round! Quaint, friendly and a great supply of fruits, veggies, eggs, etc. I recommend the ceviche from the guy who shucks oysters - $6 - can't be beat! Also the German bread!
36 locals recommend
Montclair Farmers' Market
Every Sunday all year round! Quaint, friendly and a great supply of fruits, veggies, eggs, etc. I recommend the ceviche from the guy who shucks oysters - $6 - can't be beat! Also the German bread!
Sightseeing
Great Rose' and right across from Rutherford Grill in Napa. Nice place to end a day wine tasting and have dinner at the Grill
Elizabeth Spencer Winery
1165 Rutherford RdGreat Rose' and right across from Rutherford Grill in Napa. Nice place to end a day wine tasting and have dinner at the Grill