1520 Lakeside Dr
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 208-5253
Spice Monkey Restaurant & Bar serves global fusion cuisine in the heart of downtown Oakland's "South of Broadway" district. Housed in the historic 1800s tile factory, "The Howden Building" their fabulous full bar selections, lively group of people and oasis-like ambiance create a unique experience worth talking about. Their upstairs loft serves as a second dining room perfect for large groups, attending live music performances, comedy shows, trivia and game night! For fun, a down to earth atmosphere, smiles and fresh food made from scratch, visit Spice Monkey!
A century ago, the Oakland Tribune used the tower’s ground floor as its “local room” —where reporters from different departments worked side by side and shared tips on the news of the day. It was a gathering spot for the great minds of Oakland, and a place where headlines were made. The Tribune Tavern will carry on that tradition—as a place for people to mingle over happy hour drinks, lunch meetings, or dinner—with authentic, nourishing comfort food that’s affordable enough for everyone to enjoy, and a bar stocked with the best locally-made beer and wine. Tom Henderson is the new owner of the Tribune building and partner in the Tavern restaurant. He is President & CEO of the San Francisco Regional Center, an Oakland native and resident with over 30 years of successful businesses in import/export. Tom is committed to the creation of economic opportunity in Oakland.
Come with us on a journey: A long time ago the Ruby Room -- located by Lake Merritt and the courthouses in Oakland, CA -- was a joint called the Courthouse Lounge. Lawyers and Judges and Cops made deals here over martini lunches in the 50's and 60's. Years later, the place was violently taken over by some young upstarts obsessed with black paint, glitter, and red lighting. They built a booth in the corner with turn-tables and cleaned the hardware store out of red rope-lighting, red light bulbs, and red-tinted lighting fixtures. They kept the pool table and the faux rock wall above the back-bar. Come have a drink. We serve those here.
Woods Beer Co.'s third Bay Area location features exciting small-batch craft beer made in-house at a three-barrel brewery above the bar. Features a large, enclosed patio centered on a grand open fireplace, a gorgeously restored twenty-foot-long antique mahogany bar, and a state-of-the-art three-barrel (93-gallon) brewing system upstairs. The bar features twelve beers on tap, mostly Woods Beer brewed on-site or at our smaller brewpub, Cervecería, in San Francisco's Mission District. A few taps feature a rotating mix of guest beers from the area's best and most creative craft breweries, and Woods Beer in bottles and growlers will be available for purchase to go.
At Tay Ho you will discover the fresh and exquisite flavors of traditional dishes enjoyed in regions throughout Vietnam but not typically found elsewhere. Whether you’re looking to relax with delicious appetizers or you want to enjoy a full meal of the best Vietnamese cuisine in Oakland, Tay Ho is an experience you will savor.
Great Views & lakefront dining. Our menus feature local farms, the freshest ingredients & a variety of choices. In the mood for a nice juicy steak? We've got it. Enjoy a business/casual lunch, a romantic dinner with the best views of Lake Merritt & the famous ring of light, or a fun brunch with friends (bottomless mimosas!). We offer it all. Also, join us for our Late Night Happy Hour Mon-Thurs, 5-10pm, or for our fabulous brunches on the weekends! (Reservations are highly encouraged). WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS... Oakland's most enchanting wedding venue! Our panoramic view encompasses the blue-green of Lake Merritt and the lush Oakland hills. A special treat for evening events is the Necklace of Lights, which is a chain of lights on ornate Victorian light poles that surround the entire lake. We provide all food & beverage. Our menu features an upscale Californian cuisine.A variety of menus are available, and if none catch your eye, our Executive Chef will gladly create a custom menu to suit your needs. Please select the menu tab to review special events menus. The Terrace Room is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00pm to 1:00am. Wedding Ceremonies can be held indoors for at an hourly rate. The Terrace Room is also available for smaller events throughout the week. Please inquire about our availability.
Based in Oakland, CA. Taqueria La Venganza provides you with an animal friendly alternative to authentic Mexican Food. Our vegan "meats" are 100% plant based and the taste and texture are as close to the original as you can get. We currently do small private weekend catering and are fundraising for a mobile cart to better serve you.
Spice Monkey Restaurant & Bar serves global fusion cuisine in the heart of downtown Oakland's "South of Broadway" district. Housed in the historic 1800s tile factory, "The Howden Building" their fabulous full bar selections, lively group of people and oasis-like ambiance create a unique experience worth talking about. Their upstairs loft serves as a second dining room perfect for large groups, attending live music performances, comedy shows, trivia and game night! For fun, a down to earth atmosphere, smiles and fresh food made from scratch, visit Spice Monkey!
At Tay Ho you will discover the fresh and exquisite flavors of traditional dishes enjoyed in regions throughout Vietnam but not typically found elsewhere. Whether you’re looking to relax with delicious appetizers or you want to enjoy a full meal of the best Vietnamese cuisine in Oakland, Tay Ho is an experience you will savor.
Abura-ya: means "oil shop" in Japanese. Food: Japanese fried chicken!!! Yes, KARAAGE with seasonal/organic izakaya sides and other goodies. All food has no corn syrup and no sugar added!! Healthiest fried chicken joint in the world!!!! Business hours: Lunch at THE HATCH 402 15th St Oakland Tuesday-Friday 11am-2:30pm DInner at GARDEN HOUSE 308 15th St Oakland Thursday-Sunday, 6pm-10pm We serve beer and sake!! Wanna bring your own?? corkage fee?? Ummmm... Just share with us! ...and Cash ONLY!! Arigato~~!!
*Sat-Sun: Brunch 11am-3pm. Bar Snacks & Drinks 3pm-5pm. Dinner 5pm-11pm*
The idea of T4 originated from one warm greeting among peoples — 「A cup of TEA FOR you」Wishing to serve the finest tea in every cup of drinks to the customers. To bring most unique and quality tea brews to our customers. T4 has taken four insistences in our sustainable managerial strategies, that is, Fresh, Fashion, Favor, and Flavor, which composes our unsurpassed tea brews. T4清茶達人的源起,由一句「A cup of TEA FOR you」開始,那是希望送到顧客手中的飲品都是美好的,並以Fresh、Fashion、Favor、Flavor四大堅持為名,帶給顧客最美好的茶飲新體驗。
Crate Oakland is a permanent pop-up restaurant that reinvents every couple of weeks giving a rotating home to up-and-coming chef and artist talent and their ideas.. Crate is located in the heart of Downtown Oakland, on 14th street Between Broadway and Franklin Streets, Directly Across the street from Frank Ogawa Plaza/ City Hall and 200 feet away from 12th St. Bart Station / Ac transit main bus Terminal. Every couple of weeks, the restaurant changes – a new chef rotates in and introduces a new menu concept. Simultaneously, a new interior stylist re-designs the interior’s transformable design elements. Essentially, Crate is a limited time only Restaurant, where a new restaurant is born every couple of weeks. Up-and-coming chefs and designers, like yourself, get to take the reins for three months and show the city of Oakland what you’re made of! The 1700 square foot kitchen is available for monthly rental for chefs, caterers, and cooks The 1900 square foot pop-up restaurant is available for chefs, caterers, and artist.
A century ago, the Oakland Tribune used the tower’s ground floor as its “local room” —where reporters from different departments worked side by side and shared tips on the news of the day. It was a gathering spot for the great minds of Oakland, and a place where headlines were made. The Tribune Tavern will carry on that tradition—as a place for people to mingle over happy hour drinks, lunch meetings, or dinner—with authentic, nourishing comfort food that’s affordable enough for everyone to enjoy, and a bar stocked with the best locally-made beer and wine. Tom Henderson is the new owner of the Tribune building and partner in the Tavern restaurant. He is President & CEO of the San Francisco Regional Center, an Oakland native and resident with over 30 years of successful businesses in import/export. Tom is committed to the creation of economic opportunity in Oakland.