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Garibaldi's

5356 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 595-4000
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Ranked #102 of 536 restaurants in Oakland
Price range: $50 - $50
Cuisines: American, Italian, Sandwiches
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Good for: Romance
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Hudson/Manilla
Transit: Bart Rockridge
Description: Hudson, located in the Rockridge district of Oakland, is a fun/relaxed modern-American brasserie with tons of integrity. Executive Chef Douglas Borkowski turns out delicious new-American cuisine, while Alex Conde (head Barkeep) shakes up some of the best cocktails in the area. A warm yet modern interior with a sexy bar/lounge area (open late) and a beautiful dining room create the ideal setting for a everything from a casual family dinner, to an intimate date to a large private event in the lovely private dining room. Valet parking. Kids menu. Nightly Happy Hour (5pm - 6:30pm).
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Oakland, California, United States
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60 reviews 60 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2012

Last time I visited Hudson, I was craving meat, meat, meat! I started with the steak tar tar as an appetizer, which is always wonderful. Then I ordered the hanger steak medium rare (but on the rare side) which came out perfection! Every time I crave a good quality steak dinner in the bay area, I always order it here.... More

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Oakland, California
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

I love the appetizers and the Bar at Hudson.... also.. valet parking .. yipee!

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Just flew in earlier that day from east coast and had major carnivore craving going on. After surfing the usual East Bay suspects, "Hudson of Oakland" appeared into the fray, citing a signature porcini-crusted 24oz ribeye for two. So off we went with no reservations on a Saturday evening to quickly hustle there, betting on the come that an arrival... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

Garibaldi's has been so good for so long that I fear some people may not think to go there. Excellent, varied, creative menu. Very good wine list and the bartenders definitely know how to make a great cocktail. Fun to go to eat at the bar but also good for a special occasion.

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Naples, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2010

Not a good place to enjoy the food and company of companions. Service poor, noisy, expensive. Not worth the price

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oakland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2009

I went to a dinner with a speaker, the soup was very good, the main course was poor, undercooked soufle and the lamb which I love was very strongly flavored. The one hour speaker finished before they even started with the main course and they brought his soup 1/2 an hour before he finished so I hope he liked cold... More

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San Francisco
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2009

Our dining experience on a Friday night began well but deteriorated as the evening progressed. Food and service were more than acceptable. The noise reached such a din that we couldn't hear much that our friends said. We did cup our ears to hear but alas, it was fruitless. Maybe if you dine earlier in the evening or a weeknight... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2009

Very nice.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2009

decent

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2008

Try the budino!

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