49 Best Bars near Oakland

“An awesome super friendly place to come. Welcomes everyone. Very unique place. The grill has a Caribbean flare, with curried onion burgers and stewed chicken. They make their rum punches on site and they're refreshing and taste authentic. They have many events and lots of live music. The bar is ridiculously clean. Can't really go wrong here, whether you're flying solo or running with friends. Can even bring kids earlier in the night.If you like cheese steak get the J*** cheese steak! Crazy good comfort food that one.And the service is super friendly!“

“Finally came tonight after months of hearing good reviews from friends. My husband and I are definitely going to be regulars. There are so many different choices on the menu that we had a difficult time choosing. We decided to go with the onion soup and goat cheese salad for appetizers and Burger and Salmon for our entrees (which were all delicious!) Can't wait to try all their other options! Didn't have room for dessert, but the options looked so good! Service is on point and friendly. This is truly a hidden gem!“

“This bowling alley has it all! Super big screen TVs so you don’t miss a game as you play your game. Great staff that are friendly and make you feel welcome. The food is surprisingly really good - try the drunken parm! Full bar and full of high energy, love this place! Also, how cool is it that they have legit pinball games.“

“Nico is the top bartender in the area, super knowledgeable on all the beers and food and goes the extra mile for you. Furthermore, the GM Sal is a great guy who also knows all there is to know about local beers and the food at Shannon Rose. Overall a great spot for all types of drinks and food! 10/10“

“Great service and great food would highly recommend!“

“First time here. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend!“

“Never thought that there is a cool barn in town. My 1st impression was the woodenly rustic environment and decorations bringing the cozy vibe. Food and drinks were perfectly tasty. Our waiter that night was helpful and informative. This spot is voted for one of the most beautiful ones during the Christmas season. Can't wait to come back.“

“Beautiful venue, amazing drinks made drinks, delicious food and great people.“

“Always a great time. Live music & NEVER a cover charge. Owner & his wife are friendly, inviting and ne er make you wait long for a drink.The inside of the bar is very small but The door is taken off so you can still hear the music from the large front porch. Fantastic place to hang and enjoy, especially in nice weather.“

“this place never disappoints. good service, good food. good event. I almost go at least 2xs a month. became one of my FAVORITE PLACES“

“Bardi's is relaxed and inviting. Great music vibe. Saw YOUR MOM'S HOT on Friday night. They rocked it! You never wait long at the bar for a drink (which is awesome) and everyone is very friendly. Great place, good food and drinks.“

“Haven’t been here in years & it’s blocks away from me. Wasn’t disappointed at all. Still hot and fresh all the time. We sat outside patio area which was really nice as well. Service was great as well . LOVE the thin crust pizza. Can’t go wrong.“

“I went on the happy hour from 3pm to 6pm . Food is fantastic and you have a lot of healthy choices but I went really for the famous half yard glass of beer ? ? the service is excellent. They have a little tablet on the table where you can see the menu and order, but you don't really need it to order because the girl was very attentive and helpful. Sandwiches looked awesome and the pizza is very good ?Parking: Willowbrook mall parking is busy on shopping hours, but there is plenty of parking available ?“

“Just what it should be! Comfortable inviting local pub with great food. Wings, burgers, pizzas, salads etc. we ordered 2 kinds of wings, garlic parmesan and buffalo. Super crispy with the right amount of sauce for the flavor and not ruin the crispness!“

“Excellent service keep it up The Best Dinner good Luck“

“We celebrated a birthday dinner and everything was great. What put our dining experience over the top was our server, Nick T. He made recommendations for an appetizer and entrees that were delicious and nicely prepared. He was attentive and efficient and delivered us service with a smile. It’s hard to find great service these days, and Nick T was TOP NOTCH! Restaurants need more servers like him. Thank you for making our dining experience so enjoyable!“

“Incredible place, love to see it in good hands as my grandparents (the former owners) would be thrilled to see“

“I've decided this is my go to bar to bring everyone when we meet up from family, friends, coworkers, day drinking etc. I like the theme nights, bingo, trivia, bands, etc. I want business to go well from them so they open with kitchen & its profitable all week. Foods amazing...good "no mess behaved" atmosphere. My go to place. Bartenders and everyone are nice.“

“Tucked away behind the Main Street we stumbled upon this excellent restaurant. We ordered Spring rolls and a Japanese thingy for starter, both were really good. For mains it was Beef and Ginger and Prawn Fried Rice, again both excellent. So for 2 starters, 2 mains and 4 drinks it came to 58 euros, even excellenter ?…music choice was a bit different in that it was dance oriented but wasn’t out of place. We have booked again and would obviously recommend ?“

“Had a great time here with friends. Good food, fantastic service, and a nice table to chat away the night. Didn't get to take any pictures, but it's basically a pub style with plenty of tables right on the main street in Pompton Lakes. We hadn't been in this area for a LONG time. We went around the corner and there was St Mary's church where we got married 41 years ago last week!!!“

“Just had a great meal at Country Cottage. Steamed clams were done to perfection with a broth that begged to be eaten with the fresh crusty bread brought to our table. The lamb chops came out medium rare as requested and the eggplant rollatini was served on a bed of fresh spinach with mushrooms and garlic since I had opted not to have pasta. Our waitress was very attentive and provided great service. I was concerned about noise level since the bar had been expanded but it was not an issue at all. My husband and I were able to enjoy our dinners and conversation.“

“The Barn is a hidden gem. Had an excellent dinner with the family. The place is just awesome, love the rustic atmosphere. The food was great - Philly cheese steak egg rolls appetizer and the full rack of ribs were excellent. The staff - top notch. Our waitress was amazing along with their runners. Thank you to The Barn for an excellent experience.“

“The Smoke Rise inn is the neighborhood's best kept secret This charming building has as much history as it does ambiance It is believed to be a private establishment due to it being behind the Smoke rise community gates but it is open to the public When you walk into the bar area you can't help feeling like you are walking into the tv show cheers Everyone does know your name or will by the time you leave The staff and the usual patrons are extremely friendly and love meeting new folks The bar room is charming with stone and wood walls and a cozy fireplace on the upper seating area There is dining in the gazebo room which is equally as lovely and a bit quieter The food is delicious and the drinks are quite generous The Inn can also accommodate weddings in their ballroom or private parties So if you haven't checked out this fabulous eatery come drop in but make sure you make a reservation on the weekend“

“Love the two rooms - one for the bar and casual dining. The other for the events and dancing. Drinks and food were great, but the real gem is the dance floor in the back. Large, great lighting, plenty of space to also sit. Used the back room to practice salsa before they started that evening's polish folk dancing.“

“Went here on St. Patrick's day. They were in full party mode as one would expect and hope for. It was memorable but the music was a bit to loud for me as it was almost impossible to have a conversation. I'm sure some others would disagree. The Irish food was pretty good, The beer was the best part. Had a Guinness of course.“

“Tonight I visited Houlihan’s and Caitlyn provided us with great service and catered too our requests well. Her recommendations were very helpful and I will definitely be returning and requesting Cait again. Food and cocktails were very tasty!“

“Great burger and fries great server definitely coming back with the girls“

“My location is across the main road (Marshall's) from Mario's and TJ's in down town next to Uncorked Wines which functions as a superb choice of wines comparable to the best choices I've taken home from the best of New York's marvelous selections. Uncorked Wines has huge selections and backed up with considerate explanations from careful clerks that seem to care and want to bring you the best and most reasonable pricing we have elsewhere in West Milford. Uncorked has three floor to ceiling selections that beat any thing you'll find in Warwick or along any of the major advertisers that never have what you want and your still thirsty.“

“Stumble inn is the classic north jersey local bar/pub. It has that Old schoolatmosphere with mostly a local crowd but are very welcoming to all. Awesome shuffle board table that you don't see that often. Food is good, wings, bar pie's and killer burgers.“

“Atmosphere was awesome! Owner is so nice and welcoming. Food was out of this world! Had the garlic butter wings and disco fries. The fries were cheesy and so delicious! The wings were juicy and fresh. Have to say never had wings as delicious as these! Ruuun and get your wings! Yum!“

“The fresh bread with cheese was excellent. I ordered the grilled octopus (26.00) and was disappointed. I didn't care much for the salad that it came on, since what I was craving is a nice piece of octopus. It was too chewy, overly charred and it didn't seem fresh to me. Overall, it was a nice place and service was good.“

“Great food, fast service. Been coming here for years. Don’t mind the 80’s music but they have it CRANKED. Came in for breakfast and couldn’t even have a conversation with my wife as Journey played in the background.“

“Great place! Food was excellent and fast service. Highly recommend!“

“Four of us for dinner, food was served in a timely manner,Danielle was our waitress very happy and polite ,had a problem with a drink we ordered she replaced it with no problem ?????Parking: We got there around 7.45 Saturday night there was a few spotsWheelchair accessibility: Did not use a wheelchair but did notice there was easy access,everything on level ground“

“Best Kettle One Extra Dirty Martini's ever with the most delicious olives. The potato skins, bourbon honey Buffalo wings, fresh guacamole, French onion soup and salads are fabulous. Been here several times and never disappointed. Arrive before 5:30 as it's always busy. The servers and managers are caring, diligent and very accommodating even during busy dining hours they do their best and hustle. It's become a favorite place to go with friends.“

“Bar was a throwback into a time gone bye it was like going to a gin mill in 1970 with my dad very pleasant bartender busy bar and she was up to the task good service the cook had a delicious menu mixed with bar fare and restaurant food all were very good the place was clean and neat restrooms clean very pleasant experience ????? I will definitely be back.“

“I went to fairlawn diner with my friends and the service was so good! Mila gave us really good recommendations. She was so welcoming and friendly and made the experience so good. I definitely will be going back because of how good the service was and how good the food was.“

“Love this place. Good vibe with good food. This is our second time here and did not disappoint. Fresh fried mozzarella was really good. Not greasy either. I had the special stuffed sole and it was delish! My husband had the sliced steak which was okay. A little dry, not much flavor. Some garlic butter sauce would have been good. The drinks are perfect. The waiter exceptional!“

“Excelente restaurante . Excelentes atenciones . La comida Exquisita . Lo recomiendo cien ? por ciento!! Ven y disfrútalo ..“

“Great local spot. They don't serve food but they can order delivery for you from some spots they partner with nearby. Gooood whiskey selection. Great for try before you buy. Also nice rotating tab list and even some wine on tap.Parking: It's in a shopping center that doesn't get crazy busy.“

“My brother and my nephew love going to this pool hall, however every time we go they stop it playing only rap and bad rabbit music, before there was all kinds of music where there was a good atmosphere, but lately the music leaves a lot to be desired . But in the end you want to go play pool and have a good time with your friends and that's what we do. They serve all kinds of drinks and snacks and sometimes there are also very good views. Despite everything, I recommend this place.“

“Local Gem! We are fortunate to have this establishment in our neighborhood. Food and drink similar to a Gastro pub but in a historic building set in the countryside. Plenty of parking. Outdoor park bench seating with firewood. House made pastries. Coffee, full bar and specialty cocktail menu. A must try.“

“excelente servicio y mui buen ambiente“

“We joined some family* here for lunch today. The bldg and the grounds were lovely looking. The inside has both banquet rooms for private events as well as a family feel bar and dining area. We were seated right away and the server was very prompt and friendly. Menu although not that large had a good variety. From appetizers and soups to full on entrees there was plenty to choose from. They had several specials to offer today. They are known for the burgers apparently. My aunt and husband both had the Swiss Mountain Burger. Both enjoyed them. Although the cooking between them was a bit different. My husband's was a bit pink IMO but he likes rare so didn't really care. My daughter enjoyed the penne and meatballs from the dedicated kids menu. It came with a drink and dessert. The portion was hearty and she loved the meatball! Dinner rolls on the table were amazing. Mini chibatta style that were crusty in the outside and soft and chewy in the inside. My uncle had the chicken cashew salad. Large salad although looked like only iceberg as the base. Overall filled with plenty of toppings. I enjoyed one of the salmon specials for today. I chose the grilled lemon pepper salmon. All entrees like this are served with either rice or potato and veggies. I had mashed which were very creamy and flavorful. The salmon had good flavor but IMO was cooked just a little too long. It was flaky but the edges seemed a little dry. Overall I'd recommend it but suggest asking for a medium cook. They offered a dessert menu although everyone was full and decided on just some specialty coffee. Most dishes were in the $15-25 range. Overall I'd recommend giving it a try. *Sorry for the lack of pics we were so excited to see our out of town family that I totally forgot!“

“The best atmosphere to unwind and have fun...“

“This place is awesome! Plenty of assorted appetizers to please all. Had the pierogi with kielbasa very satisfying and then the wings which were not batter dipped but with a spicy rub and those were delicious, crispy and yet juicy inside! Service is on point! Atmosphere very friendly and very local Sinagac crowd! Definitely a repeat!“

“We went for Happy Hour and tried 4 appetizers. The beef empanadas were a good size, filled with beef and veggies. Was delicious. Come 4 in an order. Also tried the Yuka cheese sticks and I loved them. Soft and go great with the creamy side sauce. The jerk shrimp was also delicious with the warm bread it brings. Wings were good but a bit spicy for me since currently I cant eat anything spicy. Overall was a great meal and our waitress Brianna was very attentive. Will definitely be back.“

“7:00pm chili's was swamped. I decided to go to take out to order instead of wait. gals were so kind and patient regardless of how busy they were ro help me with my order. Riverdale chili's has always been my favorite restaurant and tonight was no different. got home, food was delicious as usual. thanks chili's for great food at great prices with exceptional service and wonderful hard working professional people keeping people happy and fed with great food. thank you. thank you for great service, delicious food and affordable prices. your restaurant was packed as usual 7pm so order take out. super nice and friendly ladies took order. food was exceptional, service was extremely great and we are lucky to a Riverdale chili's.“