Oakland tonight - need help!

[butter924]

Last minute plans to celebrate a birthday in Oakland tonight. We need a place that doesn't take reservations or would be easy to walk in at 7pm for 4 people....

Any suggestions? Pretty open to price range and cuisine. Places we like are Wood Tavern, Pizzaiolo, Rivoli, Dopo...

Thank you in advance!

[rworange]

Well, it is more panini's and salads, but maybe Marc 49, the wine bar near pizzaiolo.
http://www.chow.com/places/35240

[Janet]

Try B in Old Oakland. We ate there last night, great food (wonderful truffle french fries) and great service. If they are too busy there are three or four other restuarants in easy range, Levende across the street, and a seafood also.

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Levende East
827 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607

B Restaurant & Bar
499 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607

[Munching Mark]

Maybe Garibaldi's on College?

[Truffle Dog]

Go to A Cote and sit at the communal table

[Robert Lauriston]

I had a good meal at Mono, but it's much closer to Cesar than to the places mentioned.

On a Thursday, À Côté might have a four-top at 7, but I'd call first.

I like Dona Tomas but I wouldn't go there for a celebration.

[Ruth Lafler]

If you want to try something new, what about Mono? Or go to Alameda and try Acquacotta.

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Acquacotta
1544 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Mono
247 4th St, Oakland, CA

[Cheesy Oysters]

You could aslo go to Dona Tomas when you swring by Pizzaiolo . I love Dopo but tried to get in around 6:30 a couple weeks ago on a Thursday and our party of 5 waited over an hour. A Cote on College would probably work and is fun for a bday.

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A Cote
5478 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Dona Tomas
5004 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609

[thew]

doesa eli's mile high club in emoryville still exist?

[Robert Lauriston]

No:

http://www.oaklandmilehigh.com/

[Robert Lauriston]

You could swing by Pizzaiolo and see if they've got room for four (more likely since they added the patio seating), with Dopo as a fallback.