3 Best American Restaurants in Oakland, CA

“Homeroom offers a variety of creative mac and cheese dishes, along with salads and sides, all served in a laid-back, casual setting. Erin Wade is the owner of the restaurant. Before founding Homeroom, Erin Wade was working as an attorney. One day after a long day at work, she had a strong craving for mac and cheese. She grabbed her dad’s old family recipe and started cooking. That simple homemade meal ended up changing her life and the lives of many others. Homeroom offers a fun seasonal menu with tasty dishes, including 12 different kinds of mac and cheese. You can enjoy them with local craft beer, wine, seasonal veggies, salads, and classic desserts. Each mac is made fresh when you order. They also offer catering trays that are great for parties and events, with options to customize for any occasion. You can dine indoors or outdoors at the restaurant. Homeroom now has a special app, after your 5th order, you get a free mac. If you join Homeroom Rewards and add your birthday, you’ll get a free birthday brownie every year. Try their popular Crab Mac, made with rock crab, Gouda, pecorino, caramelized shallots, garlic butter, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, and lemon.”

“Mua Oakland is a family-run spot with a friendly and cozy vibe.This renovated industrial warehouse and offers unique small plates, cocktails, and music from a live DJ. The restaurant has several spaces that are great for hosting special events. Their team focuses on comfort food that fits the creative and diverse Oakland neighborhood. Mua Oakland is also recommended for vegetarians. You can book a table for up to 12 people, and larger groups (13 or more) can reserve private or semi-private spaces. They also offer happy hour specials from 5 to 6 pm. Try the CBQ Burger made with chickpea, bulgur, quinoa, walnuts, aioli, tomato, onion, coleslaw, sprouts, and fries. They keep part of the dining room open for walk-ins, and gift certificates are available too. Mua Oakland also serves happy hour food and great cocktails. Beef Bone Marrow and Chicken Wings are highly recommended dishes.”

“The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant is a cozy, dimly lit spot serving American food, wines, and more in a sultry Victorian-style setting. This family-owned and run restaurant is known as one of Oakland’s best places for lunch and dinner. They have private and semi-private banquet rooms for events. Once a brothel, The Fat Lady has a warm, intimate vibe unique to the Bay Area. They are really happy to welcome you back through their beautiful glass doors with fancy brass handles from Paris. The Fat Lady offers dining on their bigger heated patio with cozy lights and red umbrellas, or inside the front dining room, surrounded by all the familiar sights and sounds. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, birthday, wedding rehearsal, or small gathering, their team will make sure everything goes smoothly. The Victorian atmosphere and great food make it perfect for any celebration. They also serve vegan dishes.”