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Grand Tavern $$$
- 3601 Grand Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-444-4644
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(based on 2 user reviews)
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Henry's $$
- 2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-809-4132
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(based on 2 user reviews)
Henry's is an old-school hotel bar that's been newly remodeled and reinvented. While you can still sit at the bar and enjoy a reasonably stiff drink, you might be better off sitting down for a full meal, as Henry's now offers a full size and well-executed take on classic pub fare.
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Luka's Taproom & Lounge $$-$$$
- 2221 Broadway, Oakland (map)
- 510-451-4677
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(based on 2 user reviews)
Furnished with a full bar, restaurant, dining area, pool table, and a lounge with a spacious dance floor and an elevated DJ booth, Luka’s is chic, but not intimidatingly so. The lounge features rotating art exhibits and an all-star DJ lineup every week. Admission is often free, but expect to pay a $5 or $10 on weekends. Enjoy specials like half-priced bottles of wine (Mondays) or dollar oysters (Tuesdays) and listen to a variety of music, from funk to punk and bhangra to be-bop. Luka’s draws a diverse crowd that’s ready to dance, so arrive early on Voodoo Wedesdays for free salsa and timba lessons.
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Homeroom $
- 400 40th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-597-0400
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(based on 1 user review)
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Portal $$-$$$
- 1611 2nd Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-663-7678
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Veggie-centric small plates, microbrews, and gorgeous lake views rule at this new beer garden and restaurant, located along the southeast side of Lake Merritt.
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Disco Volante $$
- 347 14th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-663-0271
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(based on 4 user reviews)
The latest addition to Oakland's blossoming nightlife scene has set up shop in a turquoise-tiled Art Deco building at 14th and Webster streets. Disco Volante, set to open in late October, is a bar, music venue, and restaurant run by a trio of Oakland arts and entertainment vets, with chef Douglas Bernstein of Bacar, Eccolo, and Farallon fame serving up local and seasonal California cuisine. Musical offerings will range from bluegrass to Afrobeat, with shows at least three nights a week.
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Chop Bar $$
- 247 4th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-834-2467
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(based on 3 user reviews)
With its savory Vietnamese pork sandwiches and occasional pig roasts, the Chop Bar is a favorite neighborhood eatery in the warehouse district. The owners are adamant about locally sourcing their food, and they also offer drafts from several Bay Area breweries, including the beloved Linden Street.
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Flora $$-$$$
- 1900 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-286-0100
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(based on 1 user review)
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American Oak $$-$$$
- 2319 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda (map)
- 510-521-5862
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Assemble
- 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond (map)
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Bay Wolf Cafe and Restaurant $$$
- 3853 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-655-6004
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Bistro Liaison $$-$$$
- 1849 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-849-2155
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Cafe Rouge $$-$$$
- 1782 Fourth St., Berkeley (map)
- 510-525-1440
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Berkeley's Cafe Rouge is a classic Californian restaurant, complete with organic vegetables and sustainably raised meats, a wood-fired oven, and smooth and efficient service. Chef Marsha McBride creates deceptively simple food, but imbues even her hamburgers with juicy, meaty love. Some say her roast chicken with savory bread pudding is one of the best dishes in the region.
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Elevation 66 Brewing Company $$-$$$
- 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito (map)
- 510-848-9176
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A nine-table, twelve-tap family-friendly brewpub offering updated takes on American standards, as well as a full slate of beers, both brewed in-house and elsewhere.
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FIVE $$$$
- 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley (map)
- 510-225-6055
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Turns out, the Hotel at Shattuck Plaza has not only a rock-solid restaurant, but a bang-up — if slightly mannered — bar space as well. Drinks are well-made and undeniably thought-out — you'll be hard-pressed to find a cocktail here with fewer than five ingredients — but it's a pleasant place for an after-work or post-theater cocktail.
