“For a small-plates restaurant the portions are humongous, and so are the flavors. Except when it comes to the French fries. There are never enough French fries.
[A Côté]”

“You’ll find traditional, lovingly prepared, and hearty food, and you’ll want to order a big red wine to go with it, no matter the temperature outside. And then you’ll want a nap.
[Belloti Restorante e Bottega]”

“Most impressive about the Golden Squirrel, undeniably, is the beer list. Oakland is likely the best American city in which to drink beer, and the list here stands tall with Oakland’s best in terms of sourcing.”

“Cactus Taqueria has taken the standard-issue taqueria menu and subtly stripped out the guilt: Expect lard-free refried beans, Niman Ranch meat, chips fried in canola oil. Funny thing is, the cooks have kept all the flavor.”

“And that’s what Crepevine clearly does well, fusing great food, a socially amenable environment and excellent service.”

“Rockridge’s main attraction has to be Rockridge Market Hall, a one-stop shop for coffee, wine, baked goods, cheese, seafood, organic produce, pasta, flowers, premade salads, mustard samples, you name it.”

“For a company that brings to life some of the more exciting and thoughtfully developed coffee in the Bay Area, Highwire doesn’t make much fuss.”

“A homey neighborhood spot that serves breakfast all day, plus simple American sandwiches and tangy olallieberry pie.
[Rockridge Cafe]”

“Soi Four Bangkok Eatery in Oakland takes Thai food way beyond the ordinary. There are many unique dishes with sophisticated flavors that you won’t find at most Thai eateries.”

“When you dine at Wood Tavern, you feel as if you’re part of the Oakland neighborhood that hugs the Berkeley city limits. Diners reflect the diversity of the surroundings, and the food delivers. With its wood chairs and prominent bar, it feels like a comfortably worn brasserie.”