Portal

Yummy last minute dinner date with my gal pal Sunday evening. We stumbled upon this place in Oakland with a little out door seating area and view of Lake Merritt! The staff went above and beyond! I wanted the beet salad and my server said they had just sent out their last one. He went and talked to their cook and convinced them to whip up one more for the night.

The turkey mini burgers are amazing and they had vegan options for my brother. The place is cute and the staff is nice. Plus they have jukebox with a ton of music. 4 bucks paid for music for the entire time we were there. Parking sucks but totally worth it. Definitely going back. :)

Chill vibe, friendly staff and solid food. Plenty of space to grab lunch with a friend, a beer after work, or get some work done in the middle of the day. Be sure to check out the patio!

This place is insanely busy for brunch. My first experience with the corned beef hash awesome, last week not so much. Love the mimosa pitcher, neighborhood bar feel and service hasn't disappointed. Def quickly becoming a go to while I live by Lake Merritt

Solid happy hour menu with vegetarian options. Great outdoor seating (bring a coat because it can get chill!) and indoor seating is sparse but comfortable when you can get a seat! The rotating beer menu is always clutch too. Be prepared for babies and kids running around.