Oakland American (New) Restaurants

Romantic

1. Digs Bistro

This was a fabulous place for a date night - romantic, intimate, great food. The waiter did a great job guiding us to the best of the menu (including a beer that we probably wouldn't have tried...

2. Pappo

I enjoyed the food, wine, service and the atmosphere. Pappo is nice place for a romantic  dinner....

3. Soizic Bistro

Neighborhood: Jack London Square

How romantic... even though I went here for a family dinner. The decor is artistic and unique, I love how everything was decorated by the owners. The food was delicious: I can't really describe...

4. Bay Wolf

Neighborhood: North Oakland

in the 60's or 70's like the rest of the armpit. Not now. Try at least updating with a paint job, that's cheap.  If you want a nice romantic evening with great food, please head to SF. If you...

5. Townhouse Bar &…

I love this place.  I was introduced to the restaurant in the 90's and I've never been disappointed.  Work-related, entertaining the parental units, romantic dinners, catching up with friends...

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Wine Selection

1. Wood Tavern

Neighborhood: North Oakland

they poured me a glass of wine and even allowed me to sample a few before selecting a nice and surprisingly smokey Rioja. I lived in Spain for a year, so Rioja makes me nostalgic and reminds me...

2. Chez Panisse

Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto

service (the same fork was dropped three times), good wine and beer selections and suggestions, and even though it took fifteen minutes for the (cold) bread to come to our table, let's start...

3. Franklin Square Wine…

Neighborhood: Uptown

assembled and flavored with incredible skill and taste. This place lets their chef put aside the bar food necessities and focus on those best dishes, along with a great selection of wine.  Since I...

4. Pappo

understated, with very good food every time.  I come to Pappo by myself later in the evening for a glass of wine (they have bumped up their by-the-glass program and have a very solid selection...

5. Luka's Taproom  &…

Neighborhood: Uptown

solid selection of beer, wines and cocktails.    already looking forward to more dinners & drinks here in the future....

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