Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Oakland

Everything is super balanced from the tapas to the large plates, the service is amazing and the ambiance made it a very comfortable experience. My date and I left with full bellies and left overs , 10/10!

Cozy and charming. Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Very attentive staff. Highly recommend.

Talia is our favorite spot - hands down! They rotate seasonal menus to keep things fresh, while preserving the fan favorites (like cauliflower dip!!!). The wine list is excellent, featuring a fantastic Italian variety, unique to the city. Though the food always hits - it's the service that we value the most! Melissa and her team make every guest feel like family. Can't wait until our next visit!!

It’s unfortunate that my date and I only have two mouths and two stomachs total between us, because I absolutely wouldn’t feel bad about ordering the entire menu in one sitting. Well, my wallet might. We did order a lot, though, and we ended up closing down the place. The ambience was sexy and upbeat (not the drowsy kind of sexy, you know what I mean). It paired perfectly with the cocktails and a bottle of sake, and the staff were super stoked to give recommendations based on what we were feeling. The food came out as it was prepared, plated to perfection and ready to share. Did we order too much? I mean, it looked like it, but we ate every crumb. I’d have licked the plate if I didn’t like my outfit so much. And like I said, we closed down the place but never felt like we were being annoying or rushed out. Next time I come back, I’m ordering the rest of the menu.

We were celebrating my wifes birthday and had a great dining experience. Our server was engaging and added to the dining experience. All food orders were delicious and service was prompt. My wife enjoys celebrating her birthday at Bakersfield. Thanks for a great birthday dinner.