June's Pizza

Voted Best Beer Bar in California, The Monk's Kettle in Rockridge pairs an exceptional craft beer list with upscale, from-scratch pub fare worth the trip up the hill.

Flaky, baked-to-order Argentine empanadas on Market Street, plus dulce de leche alfajores and house chimichurri. Dog-friendly parklet seating out front.

Oakland's beloved Temescal mac and cheese specialist since 2011, with a dozen-plus made-to-order varieties, from Mexican Mac to truffle — plus vegan and gluten-free options.

A waterfront East Bay institution since 1976, Scott's Seafood in Jack London Square serves fresh-caught seafood, prime steaks, and the famous Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch.

Our on-site Mexican food truck, parked right by the hotel, serving tacos, tortas, pupusas, and a famously forearm-sized Super Burrito — fresh, friendly, and steps from your room.

Chef Abby Dair's family-run, Black-owned Eritrean and Ethiopian spot in North Oakland, with aromatic tibs, injera, and a standout vegetarian menu. The Shewhat Combo is the move.