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Where To Eat Near Lake Merritt
The 23 best places to grab food before or after a trip to the lake.
Downtown Oakland
Guide
Where To Eat Near Lake Merritt
The 23 best places to grab food before or after a trip to the lake.
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Lion Dance Cafe
Lion Dance Cafe is a downtown Oakland spot serving fantastic Singaporean vegan dishes.
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Chef Smelly's
Chef Smelly’s is a semi-permanent pop-up operating out of Au Lounge in Oakland, and serving incredible Creole and soul food.
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Palmetto
Palmetto is a vibey bar and restaurant in downtown Oakland with great drinks and solid American-ish food.
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Fresh and Best Cafe 2
Fresh & Best Cafe 2 is a downtown Oakland lunch destination with excellent bánh mì, deli-style sandwiches, and smoothies.
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Slug Bar
Slug in Downtown Oakland is Snail Bar's sibling natural wine bar—expect a DJ booth, a bottle shop in back, and a seasonal food menu that shines.
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Aburaya
Aburaya in Downtown Oakland is a punk-inspired space serving excellent Japanese fried chicken.