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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Cambodian/
Southeast Asian/
Vegetarian
13/20
 
850 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
510-839-8815
  
 The modest, snug dining room belies the inspired Cambodian food that comes, steaming and fragrant, from the kitchen. Read GAYOT's Battambang Restaurant Review

 
 
Vietnamese/
Noodles
12/20
 
338 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-893-8136
  
 This downtown Oakland eatery has a huge menu of Franco-Vietnamese plates, ranging from unusual to classic selections. Read GAYOT's Binh Minh Quan Restaurant Review

 
 
Indian/
Organic
13/20
 
948 Clay St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-834-7684
  
 Improved accessibility enhances this eatery’s heartfelt daily selection of unique, savory Indian breads and dishes. Read GAYOT's Breads of India Restaurant Review

 
 
Burmese13/20
 
4721 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
510-652-2900
  
 Enjoy shorter wait times than those in San Francisco for Burmese favorites such as rich samusa soup. Read GAYOT's Burma Superstar Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
15/20
 
4293 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-652-3676
  
 Arrive with an appetite for clean and simple Italian flavors---pizza is the star. Read GAYOT's Dopo Restaurant Review

 
 
Ice Cream/
American/
Sandwiches
12/20
 
4226 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-658-7000
  
 Serving handcrafted ice cream for well over a century, Fentons has delighted generations of dessert-lovers. Read GAYOT's Fentons Creamery & Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese
13/20
 
303 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
510-451-2224
  
 Fine sushi for downtown Oakland. Read GAYOT's Ginza Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
International
13/20
 
2442A Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-238-1100
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 A stark industrial ambience offers a fascinating counterpoint to engagingly rich comfort food. Read GAYOT's MUA Restaurant Review

 
 
Burmese/
Southeast Asian
13/20
 
6048 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-655-3298
  
 Burmese food is the focus of this East Bay restaurant. Read GAYOT's Nan Yang Rockridge Restaurant Review

 
 
Noodles/
Asian/
California
12/20
 
6099 Claremont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-595-6988
  
 This casual noodle joint serves inexpensive, fresh meals to a local crowd. Read GAYOT's Noodle Theory Restaurant Review

 
 
Korean/
Barbecue/
Grill
13/20
 
3915 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
510-594-8300
  
 This huge Korean restaurant serves up generous servings of grill-it-yourself meats in a bustling, festive atmosphere. Read GAYOT's Ohgane Korean BBQ Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
California/
Breakfast
14/20
 
Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-547-5356
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 A neighborhood café inspired by the home kitchens, bakeries and farms of Italy. Read GAYOT's Oliveto Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
5500 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-923-0900
  
 Pasta house with multiple locations concentrates on reasonably-priced better-than-average noodles and generous portions. Read GAYOT's Pasta Pomodoro Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza/
Bar
12/20
 
5422 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-654-1601
  
 Pizza downstairs and a tiki lounge upstairs, hungry and entertainment-starved diners are satisfied two ways at this casual, good-time hangout. Read GAYOT's Pizza Cafe Rustica Restaurant Review

 
 
Cantonese/
Dim Sum/
Chinese
13/20
 
Pacific Renaissance Plaza
388 Ninth St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-286-8866
  
 One of Oakland's best --- and thus most crowded --- dim sum restaurants. Read GAYOT's Restaurant Peony Review

 
 
Mexican/
Small Plates
14/20
 
468 Eighth St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-444-1944
  
 This elegant Mexican restaurant in downtown Oakland serves inspired dishes in a beautiful space. Read GAYOT's Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
14/20
 
5415 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-654-7753
  
 One of the best sushi venues in the East Bay. Read GAYOT's Uzen Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza13/20
 
5801 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
510-655-6385
  
 Zachary's serves up quality pizza and fresh salads. Read GAYOT's Zachary's Chicago Pizza Restaurant Review

 
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