There seemed to be a mixed bag of reviews here and the total ranking is kind of low, but this is, or has been, one of Oakland's major destination restaurants. There is serious regard for using fresh and local ingredients, and a decent wine list, very professional service. I have had memorable meals here. But for some reason, on a... more

This restaurant is way over rated which diners may have experienced as it was half empty at 7:30 pm on Saturday night. Good service and great wine list but the food: UNEVEN. B eet with shaved fennel and avocado salad: beets smothered in anise totally lost their falvor; frito misto missing one of the main items was breaded like a... more

Excellent cuisine; never disappoints. more

Really needs a remodel and the food was pretty ordinary more

An East Bay Classic! Consistently great food, service and warmth. Not trendy or contrived. A real restaurant. Are we in Oakland or Paris? more

The duck and chicken dishes are scrumptious! more

Delicious duck! I really loved everything we had here, and some of it was surprisingly amazing. It remains one of spouse's favorites. I wish it was closer. Delicious, yet casual enough that if it wasn't across the pain-in-the-butt bridge I'd eat here regularly. more

This is an excellent restaurant. For 25 years it has been on the SF Chronicle's 100 best restaurants in the Bay Area, and for good reason. The food is consistentily good - both for lunch and dinner. We eat out at many, many restaurants in the Bay Area and have for years. This is one of our favorites. Their specialty... more

Right next to JOJo and down the street frop Dopo, another great Piedmont restaurant. more