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Taste Your Way Through Oakland Restaurant Week.
Your Oakland Restaurant Week Headquarters on the Waterfront
Oakland was named the #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers — twice — and Oakland Restaurant Week is the best time to taste why. The smart move is to stay the night, leave the car, and graze across neighborhoods. Our two waterfront hotels put you minutes from Jack London Square and a quick BART hop from Temescal, Uptown, and Fruitvale — with free breakfast each morning and parking at just $17 per night. Come hungry; stay a while.
- Central, BARTable base for dining across The Town
- Minutes from Jack London Square's waterfront restaurants
- Hotel parking: $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Returns each spring — most recently March 12–22, 2026
- Book direct for the best rate and availability
Executive Inn & Suites — Embarcadero Cove, Oakland
A waterfront Oakland hotel with 143 guest rooms including 19 suites. Many rooms feature a private balcony or patio with water views. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site dining at The Cove — a central, BARTable base for dining across the #1 Best Food City in America.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Waterfront pool and spa
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove
Make a weekend of it: With ten days of menus to explore, save up to 25% with our Stay Longer, Save More rate the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — Oakland
Just steps from Executive Inn & Suites on Oakland's Embarcadero, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is another comfortable, highly rated option for the week. Enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove (Executive Inn & Suites)
- Level 2 EV charging stations
Save more as a Best Western Rewards member. Join Best Western Rewards for free and unlock member-only rates — typically around 10% off the standard nightly rate at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel. Membership is free, takes a couple of minutes to set up, and the discount applies right at booking.
Oakland Restaurant Week
Presented by Visit Oakland since 2010, Oakland Restaurant Week is a ten-day celebration of the city's remarkable food scene, with 130 to 165+ participating restaurants serving special prix-fixe menus and offers. It's a chance to explore everything from Michelin-recognized kitchens to neighborhood gems and food trucks — organized by neighborhood, cuisine, and price point, with lunches and dinners at set prices (recently lunch at $15, $25, and $35; dinner at $35, $45, and $65). Favorite foodie neighborhoods include Jack London Square, Temescal, Uptown, and Fruitvale — all easy to reach from the hotels, and many a quick ride on BART.
- 10 days of prix-fixe menus and special offers
- 130–165+ participating restaurants citywide
- Returns each spring — most recently March 12–22, 2026
- Set price points for lunch and dinner
Getting Around — the BARTable Way
Both hotels sit on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove, a central base for eating your way across The Town. Book direct, park at the hotel for just $17 per night, and let BART and a short stroll do the rest.
Your Base for the Week
- Minutes from Jack London Square's waterfront dining
- A quick BART ride to Temescal, Uptown, downtown, and Fruitvale
- Leave the car at the hotel and ride BART between neighborhoods
Hotel Addresses
- Executive Inn & Suites — 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — 1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
Make a Weekend of It
With ten days of menus to explore, Restaurant Week is made for an overnight (or three). Stay multiple nights, save with our Stay Longer, Save More rate, and wake up to free breakfast before your next reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay for Oakland Restaurant Week?
Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel are two waterfront Oakland hotels on Embarcadero Cove, central to the city's dining neighborhoods and minutes from Jack London Square. Both offer parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast when you book direct.
When is Oakland Restaurant Week?
Oakland Restaurant Week is presented by Visit Oakland each spring. It most recently ran March 12–22, 2026. Check the official site for the latest dates and participating restaurants.
How does Restaurant Week work?
Participating restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus and deals at set price points for lunch and dinner over the ten-day event. Reservations are recommended at popular spots.
Which neighborhoods should I explore?
Jack London Square, Temescal, Uptown, downtown, and Fruitvale are all foodie favorites — and all easy to reach from the hotels, many by a short BART ride.
Is it easy to get around without a car?
Yes — Oakland Restaurant Week is a very BARTable event. Park at the hotel for $17 per night and ride BART between neighborhoods.
Can I stay multiple nights?
Absolutely — with ten days of menus, many guests stay several nights. Ask about our Stay Longer, Save More rate to save up to 25% the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
What's included with my stay?
Free breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
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