The Montclair Egg Shop, as the name implies, is located in Oakland's quaint Montclair Village. This friendly neighborhood eatery specializes in breakfasts and brunches. Of course, the Egg Shop has almost a full menu page dedicated to eggs and omlettes, but the Egg Shop also offers other breakfast favorites like crepes, waffles and pancakes. In addition to the breakfast offerings, there is also a selection of sandwiches for those getting off to a later start.
The fact that this down-home diner sits next to the produce market means that the lettuce and tomato on your juicy burger or the avocado in your omelette will be as fresh as it gets in an Oakland restaurant. The atmosphere is casual and the clientele is a mix of the working class and upscale professionals who have discovered the great food, huge portions and low prices to be found here. The pork chops with apple rings are a particular favorite with the lunch crowd and, in a foray into a more chi-chi cuisine, enormous dinner crepes are served after 5p and are delicious.
Scott's has become somewhat of a Jack London Square institution, serving up the freshest seafood alongside the best views of the bay. Scott's has been voted best brunch for their Champagne Jazz Brunch on Sunday mornings. Don't miss this opportunity to sample the freshest the bay has to offer, and finish it off with a stroll along the waterfront.
The legend of this popular Victorian bar and restaurant dates back to its construction in 1884. The story goes that the "Fat Lady" was a madame who ran the busiest brothel on the Oakland wharf and that Jack London may have been a customer. The decor at this family-run place is lavishly Victorian. On weekend nights the salon-style bar is filled with locals enjoying the live music. During the workweek, it is popular with professionals. The menu features an electric mix of steaks, seafood, chicken, pasta, burgers, salads and more. The house liver pate made with ground walnuts and cognac. The double-cut French Lamb Chops are marinated in virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary. Weekend brunch dishes include Cinnamon Bread French Toast soaked in a special Grand Marnier Batter and topped with Berries.
alaMar's literal meaning is "to the sea". This specialty restaurant is headed by the culinary genius Chef Nelson German. Apart from seafood delicacies, the restaurant offers rotating gastronomic fare of artisanal sandwiches during lunch time and traditional Californian dishes for Sunday brunch. The full-service bar features excellent selection of local wines, beers, cocktails and sodas. Visit the website to book a table.
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