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Sidebar - Oakland, Oakland, CA

Sidebar - Oakland

4.8
4.8
77 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Located directly across from Lake Merritt along bustling, tree-lined Grand Ave, Sidebar is a social and friendly neighborhood full-service restaurant offering timeless appeal with a modern approach.

Join us on our dog-friendly outdoor patio, inside at one of our comfortable window view tables, or take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy Chef Amol’s delicious menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, burgers, fish, chicken and steak. Add in inventive and delicious craft cocktails from Bar Manager Ben and we've got you covered for the evening. We offer a rotating weekly mussel special, private event bookings, and offer takeout as well. Pop in after a long day’s work, on your way to or from the farmer’s market or before catching a flick at Grand Lake Theater.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (510) 452-9500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Amol Thanky
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a comfortable and friendly gathering space to celebrate? Just ask! We throw great parties and dial in just the right food and cocktails for your event.
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    El Embarcadero
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

77 Reviews
  1. LHSL

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!! So sorry to hear they’re leaving. Please stay!!

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    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I so love this place and I’m so sad they are closing. It is a big loss to Oakland and the Lakeshore neighborhood. And of course my dinner was amazing as always.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Please don’t close. We love your restaurant! We have been coming for years

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  4. LHSL

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Sidebar!! I am sad they are leaving and wish they would stay! The food is always excellent an d the staff always pleasant.

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  5. CathyP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So sad this place is closing…. Best steak in Oakland been going here for over 13 years!

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  6. fijicat

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've always loved SideBar. So sorry it's closing.

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  7. LaurieG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sadly, this is the final week for Sidebar and we enjoyed it as always...but we will continue to go to Bardo (same owners and close by.

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  8. museo

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No wonder it's been an Oakland institution for 15+ years! Excellent all around.

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  9. adiosEliteCafe

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been going here for years. The new ownership is doing a great job! The food and service (and drinks) are always dependable. Great neighborhood place.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. ChrisD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic staff, fun and creative appetizers, and an ever evolving beverage program. If you want a neighborhood cozy spot with a great ambience than you should give Sidebar a try.

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FAQs

Sidebar - Oakland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 452-9500.

Sidebar - Oakland is rated 4.8 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sidebar - Oakland

542 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    El Embarcadero
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Amol Thanky
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 452-9500
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a comfortable and friendly gathering space to celebrate? Just ask! We throw great parties and dial in just the right food and cocktails for your event.
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