Top 12 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in in Oakland, CA

Stephanie Lau That was one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. It was seasoned so beautifully. The Mac and cheese and corn bread were also top-notch! I’m definitely coming back soon.

James Great service, delicious food, and awesome cocktails. The location is conveniently close to the freeway and had plenty of street parking too. We made a reservation so there wasnt a wait. It wasnt too busy on a Sunday afternoon even if you dont have a reservation. Definitely coming back here again so we can try all the different cocktails and meals.

Chie B. Went to watch a comedy show. The show was nice, not all comedians were funny tho. But regardless, we had some laughs. The place has a nice ambiance. Clean kitchen, clean bathroom. Its quaint and it is good for date night, girls out, family get together. We had oxtail, salad and ribs. They were all good and tasty and flavorful. Unfortunately, the cocktails werent as good. Would definitely go back for the ambiance and food though.

Daisy Callejo Such a great surprise! My boyfriend and I made reservations for an early dinner. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by staff. They were very attentive and helpful. Items on the menu are meant to be shared, so every dish was split between the two of us. We brought our own bottle of wine ($30 corkage) and it paired well with our meal. We all definitely come back!

Sung Woo Kim Wonderful dinner. Had to wait about 30min on Friday night(no res) which wasn’t too bad. I had a small cut on my thumb and needed a bandaid, and hostess kindly gave me one. Our waitress Gabi was extremely attentive and kind. We asked whether to go for ribeye or pork chop. She said both are good, but many people come for their pork chop. We got burrata crostini to start with, pork chop, and casarecce. They were all great. Burrata crostini was delightful. Pork chop was juicy and flavorful. I ordered bread to eat all the sauce, which was gooood. Casarecce exceeded our expectations as well. Look at the plates that we cleaned up! Will def come back in the future. Oh, the icecreams were really good too, a pleasant surprise. “Payday” icecream especially was amazing. *Special thanks to Gabi again! You were amazing. Thank you for taking care of us!

Erin T Great food and beer, but the staff are exceptional! The vegan option with the mushrooms is excellent. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike will love this spot. Portions are huge! They also have wine if beer isnt your drink if choice. Will definitely be back!

Chris Seibel I dont know where to start. The place was packed and didnt have any room and they made a spot for me. The service was amazing. Everybody was friendly even the other customers around me, would recommend this place to everyone. The spanish octopus was phenomenal. Brussels sprouts were perfect and the tomatoes took me home. Thank you so much for the experience and the food.

Daniel Schacht Great drinks. Great food. Great atmosphere. Drinks are strong - watch out!

Jillian Parlee Phenomenal brunch flavors are worth the wait (and sore bum)! Kitchen Story is an epic brunch spot. If youre planning a weekend visit, I definitely recommend making a reservation, or be prepared for a bit of a wait. I met a friend here for Sunday brunch, and we ordered an assortment of plates and beverages to share. Everything was delicious and repeatable, but heres my order of personal preference for the food: Korean FC Wings: Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely standout. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: Perfectly fluffy, and bright flavors on perfectly prepared pancakes. Goji Bowl: A solid, satisfying savory option. For beverages, the Ube Latte and the Millionaires Bloody Mary were the stars of the show. Their house coffee and unsweetened passion fruit iced tea were good, but fairly standard. My only suggestion for management would be to invest in more comfortable seating, but honestly, it was worth the sore bum to enjoy all those delicious flavors! I will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.

Carly God, I love this place so much. It’s the best Korean food I’ve tried so far in Oakland. From the condiments to the food, it has never disappointed me. I’ve gotten seafood pancake before, soft tofu soup, and spicy beef soup. I’ve come here about 5 times already and I love taking people who are visiting me here. I did try the bibimbap before and it wasn’t my fav but the rest of the stuff I’ve gotten here has seriously been so yummy, tasteful and comforting. Amazing food, generous portions, cute music and a simple restaurant ambience. I love it and will keep coming back!! ☺️

Massimo Costetti Every dish managed to be both surprising and deeply comforting. The apple–leek–pork belly soup was layered and elegant, and the truffle tagliolini with egg yolk was just amazing: rich, creamy, and intensely flavorful without ever feeling heavy. Sitting at the chef’s counter was fun and impressive to watch the precision and care behind each plate. Service was attentive throughout. Looking forward to coming back and seeing where the next menu goes.

Jacqueline Cerniglia Dion This place exceeded already high expectations. I walked away with at least three dishes I will dream about. As soon as you walk up and into OKEN you can smell a smokey flavorful smell that feels part of the experience. We came with four people and ordered a good amount but I wish we could have ordered more to get bites of everything - no dish fell short. My top picks were the mushrooms (snack), short rib entree, and Romano beans. Our server was super attentive and helpful in advising on our order and at the end of the night we got a surprise glass of a Lambrusco type wine for being on a parents night out - got the scoop on the toys around the place coming from an employees 5 year old son to protect it from break ins. Loved this place hope to be back again.