À CÔTÉ RESTAURANT
5478 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 Directions
Since 2000
Here’s The Deal:
"A Cote Restaurant is a charming Mediterranean spot that serves seasonal tapas at indoor communal tables or out on the patio. It is a restaurant with small plates situated in the trendy Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. Cozy tables surround large tables in the main dining room and in the sunny patio to create a festive atmosphere. Menu items are combined by the glass with a carefully chosen range of over 40 wines and an incredibly diverse menu of bottled wines. The bar offers specialty cocktails featuring fresh fruit, rare botaniques, and fine liqueurs. A cotes menu features Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on French, Italian and Spanish dishes and occasional forays into Morocco, Greece, and nearby areas. There is also a constantly rotating cheese range, as well as a sinful dessert menu."
SPECIALTY:
Marinated Olives, Coriander Crusted Tuna, Catalan Pork Empanadas, Camembert Di Bufala, Delice De Bourgogne, House Cured Salmon, Sides, Crimini Mushroom Flatbread, Baby Arugula Salad, Radicchio Salad, Romaine, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lollo Rosso Salad, French Onion Soup, Mussels, Fromages, Calabrese Flatbread, Spanish Pork Ribs & Croque Monsieur
Best of San Francisco in 2016 by San Francisco Magazine
Price: Starts from $7
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THE WOLF
3853 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 Directions
Since 2017
Here’s The Deal:
"The Wolf is a charming neighborhood brasserie that offers French-Californian fare & wine in modern, airy quarters. The restaurant serves elevated French-Californian bottle or glass food and wines. The open, airy interior features new furnishings and the elegance of old school. The Wolf provides great quality food and drinks. Guests can try their delicious northern halibut, pan-roasted chicken, grilled flat iron steak frites, and seared Tombo tuna salad. The Wolf has a vegetarian menu option."
SPECIALTY:
Painted Hills Ranch Ribeye Steak, Chicken and Duck Liver Mousse, Asher Blue, Steak Tartare, Beignets, Little Gem Caesar, Fried Brussels Sprouts, Raw Hammersley Oyster on the Half Shell, Spanish Octopus, Colorado Lamb Chops, Daily Soup, Bouillabaisse, Beef Short Rib, Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop, Seared Day Boat Scallops & Egg Cavatelli Pasta
Price: Starts from $3.5
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LA NOTE
2377 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, Oakland, CA 94704 Directions
Since 1997
Here’s The Deal:
"La Note is a lively area for French eating for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, plus a garden open under good weather conditions. It is an authentic Provencal restaurant located in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Classic breakfast and lunch-bistro meals are mixed with rustic Provencal dinners, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant's signature dishes are baguette a la merguez, la ratatouille borghetti, baguette au brie, and ratatouille madame. Gift Certificates are now available for online purchase only. La Note is situated 5.3 miles from the downtown of Oakland."
SPECIALTY:
Lasagne Du Jour, Mac and Cheese a La Provencale, Mouclade De Safran, Daube Provencale, Salade Verte and Nicoise, Poulet Grille, Baguette Au Pate, Pasta De Chez Nous, Croque Monsieu, a La Bolognese Spinach, Assiette De Charcuterie, Baguette JambOn-Beurre Ou JambOn-Gruyere, Moitie L’Un Moitie Lautre, La Ratatouille Borghetti & Steak Frites Persillade
Price: Starts from $3.15