Restaurants near Encinal Station Historical

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1. Trabocco

4.8

Exceptional(3538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Alameda

Booked 20 times today

Chef-owner, Giuseppe Naccarelli presents a seasonally inspired menu of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, influenced by the cuisine of his native region of Abruzzo. A Trabocco is a unique fishing pier found along the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. Architect and Designer Lev Weisbach of Weisbach Architecture|Design was inspired by the beautiful Trabocchi of Abruzzo when he created his spectacular design. With its reclaimed wood ceilings, dramatic copper encased fireplace, and modern bar Trabocco is warm and welcoming yet strikingly dramatic and modern.

2. Yoshi's Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(8364)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Oakland

Booked 37 times today

Yoshi's has served Japan's best traditional dishes to Bay Area patrons since 1972. The menu highlights artfully arranged sushi, fresh grilled seafood, classic Japanese dishes, and vegetarian fare. Patrons can kick off their shoes in the traditional Japanese tatami seating or dine at tables. Expert sushi chefs create sushi and sashimi to order either in the restaurant or in the jazz house. Start the evening in the cocktail lounge before dinner or have a nightcap after taking in a show in the jazz house.

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3. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.9

Exceptional(510)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 40 times today

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

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4. Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(430)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Alameda

Booked 14 times today

AboutForbidden Island Tiki Lounge is a tropical vacation spot right in the middle of your hometown! Serving award-winning, world famous classic and exotic cocktails along with many original recipes, along with some tasty snacks, Forbidden Island is a retro-oasis in the desert of your busy modern day! Now open indoors (seated capacity only) as well as outdoors in our Tiki Garden/ Patio, 7 days a week. * Please note that all reservations are limited to 90 minutes for groups of 1-3 and 2 hours for groups of 4-8.

5. Popoca

4.8

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Oakland

Booked 16 times today

Popoca is a Salvadoran-inspired restaurant in the heart of Oakland. Popoca means “to emit smoke” in Nawat, the language of native people of El Salvador who stoked wood fires to prepare food over a comal for their families. Revered as more than just a means of cooking, smoke represents a prayer or offering to the spirits.Popoca is a mix of heritage and play. Our food is driven by preserving past, creating something new and uniquely Oakland. After years of pop-ups, Popoca has its own digs in the Old Oakland neighborhood, where the pupusas, chicken with fermented pineapple sauce, and other Cali-Salvadoran specialties are happily devoured.

6. Alley & Vine

4.2

Awesome(783)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Alameda

Booked 1 time today

Alley & Vine showcases the California bounty - beautiful produce, pristine seafood, livestock raised with care. Each cocktail is hand-crafted with a reverence for season and quality. The wine list is one of the most preeminent in Alameda, featuring both domestic & international options.But most of all, Alley & Vine is a warm, welcoming place to enjoy yourself and the company of those you care about. Our team is a family and we want to care for you & yours.

7. Spinning Bones

4.7

Exceptional(313)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Alameda

Booked 3 times today

Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant that specializes in roasted meats with bold flavors. The focus of the menu is slow roasted meats: poultry, pork and beef, rotating on spits over high heat, and basting in their own natural juices. The rest of the menu is comprised of shareable appetizers, vegetarian side dishes, and healthier salads with vegan dressings. The principle of the menu is straight-forward: quality products that are prepared minimally and cooked thoughtfully. Spinning Bones is a brunch and dinner spot for Alameda people by Alameda people. It is a casual neighborhood restaurant open 5 days-a-week for sit down dining, take-out, and large party catering. Spinning Bones strives to be a common area for the residents of the East Bay to come together and engage in conversation and camaraderie over great food and drink.

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8. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(214)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Oakland

Booked 20 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Berkeley and Portland.

9. The Star on Park

4.8

Exceptional(358)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Alameda

Booked 4 times today

The Star features the same delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza that made Little Star Pizza famous, with their consistent Guardian's Best of the Bay Pizza. We have an extended menu including salads, appetizers, and sandwiches. We feature an artisan full bar as well as a diverse beer and wine menus. We are family friendly and accept reservations for large parties as well. We look forward to you joining us!

10. MUA

4.5

Awesome(1398)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 17 times today

MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

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Updated on 3/14/2025

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Judy
Hawaii •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent selection of food and reasonably priced. Nice ambience and friendly staff.
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Spinning BonesPrice: Moderate• American• Alameda
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4.7
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Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food, as always was fantastic. Our waitress, Greta, made our evening even better with her sincere dedication to her profession; you should most certainly dine here.
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TraboccoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Alameda
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4.8
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SusanVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •83 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Alwys a fun experience. Food is somewhat bland and more side option swaps should be available for the price of entrees. Servers and staff friendly and good.
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SpeisekammerPrice: Moderate• German• Alameda
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4.7
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Rochelle
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
We had a fantastic time. Great drinks. Perfect combo of bar snacks. Clean, including the restrooms. Can’t wait to go back!
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Forbidden Island Tiki LoungePrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Alameda
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4.9
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Andrew
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 2, 2025
Delicious pizza - my favorite! Beautiful restaurant in an old bank.
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The Star on ParkPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Alameda
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4.8

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