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Portal

Beer Garden & American Brunch

1.8

Miles from Executive Inn

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ortal is the kind of easygoing neighborhood beer garden every city wishes it had, perched on the southeast side of Lake Merritt with a covered, pet-friendly patio and lake views. The draw is the combination: one of Oakland's best rotating tap lists, creative cocktails, and a genuinely good kitchen running from daily brunch through dinner. Come for fully loaded chilaquiles and a Mr. Pickles Bloody Mary on the weekend, or mini fried-chicken sliders, fried brussels sprouts, and burgers later in the day. With trivia and comedy nights rounding out the calendar, it's a relaxed, welcoming spot to settle in. A local favorite for good reason.

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