r/OaklandFood

Looking for some recs for restaurants with a stellar version of panna cotta on their menu. Any standouts? We are looking for creamy, light, smooth rather than firm, any varieties. Thanks!

Looking for somewhere in Oakland or Berkeley that has a very beautiful and soothing atmosphere. Daughter Thai (Oakland) is a good example of what I’m going for.

Halfway through 2026 and I thought this would be a fun way to revisit the year in eating so far. Feel free to make up a category and add a winner (or nominees and let the people vote!).

Best Resurrection: Reem’s

Saddest closure: Friends and Family, Oken

Best Spin-off: FOB West

Favorite New Restaurant: Cenaduria Elvira

Favorite Old Restaurant: Joodooboo

Looking for about 4-5 lbs of carnitas with all the fixings (salsa, cilantro, onion, tortillas). Any recommendations are appreciated

About to watch the lunchbox at Berkeley rep. When I get out I’d love to take my friends and grandma to have a (inexpensive) drink / snack. Have car will drive.

I can't tell if it has any affiliation with the original Lanesplitter. Some of the menu items, and obviously the name, are the same but the signage is different and there's a bunch of additional items on the menu that they never used to serve.

I was a huge fan of Lanesplitter back in the day and actually worked there for about a year in '07 - '08, just curious if anyone had any info on this particular location and/or the original locations in general.

hi everyone,

i'm having a birthday party next weekend and I'm interested in catering banh mi! would love to hear you suggestion for delicious, affordable banh mi.

thanks everyone!

hi guys! i'm a south bay resident and i rarely go up to visit oakland so i was wondering if anyone had recommendations on good japanese places (specifically ramen) open afternoon tomorrow since i know a lot of places must be closed in observance of independence day! it would be most preferrable if it was walking distance from a bart station or a short bus ride away! furthermore if anyone has recommendations on dessert places to snack on around afterwards that are also in close proximity, please do tell :D

Hey! I’ve been really craving octopus and aguachiles, but I’m new to the area so I’m not really sure what places to try. I really like Mexican octopus ceviche and Pulpo a la Parilla (seared/grilled and glazed octopus). Apparently there’s pulpo aguachiles as well, but I more so want to have the usual shrimp cured-in-lime ones.

Notes

** I was going to ask about ceviche but see there is already a post about it!

** Aguachiles are a spicy seafood dish from Sinaloa, MX. Typically shrimp (or scallops, octopus) are “cooked” in lime for a bit then mixed into a green chili marinade with cucumber, red onion, and avocado. They’re usually eaten with a tostada, and some people (aka me, but I’m sure others too) add extra hot sauce to every bite!

"Bar Skula owners have also brought back Luka’s fan-favorite fries with various sauces like lemon-garlic, aji verde and chipotle aioli. The classic Lukas’ burger, oysters, and the wings are also on the menu."

Our June 2026 Food & Drink recap brings mostly positive news for local foodies, including a Colombian food truck’s new brick-and-mortar home, a Jamaican Public Market stall, a celebrity-founded "lifestyle brand," and an empanada spot that recently changed hands.

Can’t find any restaurants that have it. But I did finally get some Yemeni coffee (Fruitvale and MacArthur) that was super delicious.