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Understory is a worker-owned restaurant, café, and community space in Fruitvale, Oakland serving seasonal small plates, brunch favorites, and shareable meals. Join us for weekend brunch, daytime café hours perfect for meeting or coworking, and an evening menu designed for gathering with friends.
Xolo
From the people who brought you the sophisticated and succulent Doña Tomás in Temescal comes their scaled down, more casual restaurant Xolo, located in Uptown. The fare served up is your typical no fuss Mexican food, but with an always fresh and tasty twist, so expect mouthwatering tacos, burritos, and some specials including the ever-popular bacon wrapped hot dog, the Danger Dog. Xolo also has a selection of bottled Mexican beers.
Stop in for a lazy Sunday brunch or a weekday lunch at Portal, a cozy spot in the heart of Oakland serving up delectable American fare. Known for its breezy patio that offers some breathtaking views of Lake Merritt, Portal also doubles up as an idyllic spot for romantic dinners. The outdoor beer garden is also one of its highlights, luring guzzlers with an exhaustive selection of local and international beers and other chilled libations like the legendary bottomless mimosa, along with fine wines.
Crogan's has been a Montclair Village staple for over 20 years. This sports bar and restaurant serves up classic American dishes like hamburgers, buffalo wings, prime rib and more. In addition to good eats, Crogan's is also a favorite place for Montclairions to come grab a drink or watch the game.
Crafted after a Hong Kong style cafe, we offer many unique foods and desserts.
Southie
Southie is the more casual sister restaurant to the wildly popular Wood Tavern next door. Southie, named after the Boston neighborhood, bills itself as having an "East Coast mentality, West Coast sensibility. The specialty here is all things sandwiches, but not just your typical deli fare. At Southie, you're likely to find sandwiches like a Shaved Porchetta sandwich with Fennel, Avocado and Olive Puree and a Mustard Vinaigrette, or the "Spicy Hog" Pulled Pork sandwich with Pickled Jalapeños, Slaw, and Lime Aioli. There is also a small selection of soups and salads, along with desserts like Bacon Infused Chocolate Pudding. In the evenings, Southie switches from 'wiches to small plates like Fried Baby Artichokes, Sauteed Mussels with Chorizo, Ahi Tuna Panzanella Salad, and larger plates like Roasted Flat Iron Steak, Fresh Tagliatelle Carbonara, and of course a few of their signature sandwiches. Southie also has a selection of wines on tap and bottled beers.
