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Cato's Ale House

3891 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 655-3349
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Ranked #175 of 536 restaurants in Oakland
Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: Pizza
Good for: Bar scene
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Good for: Bar scene
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san mateo CA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

I will admit I am somewhat prejudiced. I used to live about a 15 minute walk away and became a regular. As a consiquence I rarely paid full amout for the beer I consumed. I got friendly with a number of people and generally had fun, even hanging out in back and smoking ganja on occasion. Although the clientele is... More

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Oaktown
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

I've been here hundreds and hundreds of times. The beer is incredible. The food can be good sometimes, then other times it's awful. DO NOT order the salad. They are repeatedly warm and have a faint smell of squid or mackerel. The Obama is probably the best thing on the menu. The pizza is unpredicatable. The lamb-burger needs to be... More

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Oakland, CA
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

It's pizza and burger fare, but it always tastes better with beer. And beer they have, lots of varieties on tap. The TV's are small, so you'd have to stand at the bar to watch the sports. The place is LOUD, so expect to raise your voice a little to talk. Slide into a wood-seated booth and a wood table... More

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Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2012

Always with an outstanding selection of beer on tap, frequently featuring live music, filled with the friendliest patrons and staff around, Cato´s is my home away from home when I visit Oakland... Sure it can be loud-- that´s part of its charm-- and I wouldn´t recommend it for a business meeting for that reason, but if you are looking for... More

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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7 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2011

Go for the beer, and have some food while you're there. If you plan on having a real conversation, go early or go elsewhere.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2008

Good place to sit and have a beer and food with friends.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2008

I'm allergic to basil and vegan. Everything vegan has basil! Very disappointing. Will need to go back for beer.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2008

Get the vegi chili and a brew.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2008

Ben & Nick's sister pub, good atmosphere, food is decent, good beer.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2008

Great Beer, warm atmosphere, but they don't stay open past midnight... ever.

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