The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant

Oakland's original Nashville hot chicken, born as a 2017 backyard pop-up. Halal fried chicken from mild to scorching, loaded fries, and late weekend hours near the Fox Theater.

Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen with house-made noodles, plus creative cocktails and vegan options. A must-stop in Jack London Square with one of the most fun atmospheres in town.

A family-owned Peruvian rotisserie in the Broadway-Valdez district, known for spit-roasted chicken with ají amarillo, fresh ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco sours.

Established in 2018 in Alameda, California, on vibrant Park Street, The Park Street Tavern serves a menu with fresh ingredients influenced by Greek and Italian traditions.

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.

World-class jazz meets modern Japanese cuisine — plus a dedicated vegan and vegetarian menu — at Yoshi's in Jack London Square, an Oakland institution since 1972.