With sunny skies and piping hot weather in the forecast, this year’s Oakland Restaurant Week is well-timed. More than 140 restaurants are participating in the 10-day event — including these Exedra staff favorites and wishlist destinations.
- Bellanico — Park Boulevard (Glenview)
- Daughter Thai — Montclair
- Cafe Noir — Prescott Market @ 18th Street (West Oakland)
- Grand Lake Kitchen — Grand Avenue (Adams Point)
- Peony Seafood Restaurant — Ninth Street (Chinatown)
- Mägo — Piedmont Avenue
- Burdell — Telegraph Avenue (Temescal)
- Market Hall Bakery — College Avenue (Rockridge)
- Cactus Taqueria — College Avenue (Rockridge)
- Drake’s Dealership — Broadway (Uptown)
- Black Forest Kitchen — 25th Street (Uptown)
- Parche — Broadway (Uptown)
- Nido’s Backyard — Oak Street, Jack London/Embarcadero
Got recommendations? What did we miss? Share them in the comments!
Visit Oakland provides a full rundown of the event, including a calendar and reservation links:
Oakland Restaurant Week returns March 12-22, 2026. Named #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024 and 2025, Oakland’s diverse culinary scene enticed with 140+ participating restaurants, from cultural concepts to MICHELIN-recommended spots.
Explore exclusive menus, special offers, and unique activations celebrating the city’s culture and cuisine. Don’t miss this 10-day feast of global flavors in one of America’s top food destinations. Favorite foodie hot-spots include Jack London Square and Temescal to Uptown and Fruitvale, to name a few, making Oakland Restaurant Week a perfect BARTable event.