Oakland Breakfast & Brunch

Romantic

1. Le Bateau Ivre Cafe

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Sometimes I want to give half star ratings. This is one of those times. 3.5 for The Drunken Boat!  I think it's romantic. It's like that scene in Lady and the Tramp where the dogs eat fancy pasta...

2. La Note

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

and ask to sit in the patio area. The thoughtful landscape design is a feast for the eyes. Last summer we witnessed  a young man ask his beloved to marry him. It is romantic without being cloying. I...

3. Jordan's at the…

Neighborhood: Claremont

of the tables in the restaurant are by a window, so I'm glad we were able to snag one.  The ambience was extremely romantic; the lights were very dim, and Jordan's employed a harpist for the dinner...

4. Citron

Neighborhood: North Oakland

huge portions of food that you cant eat in the first seating anyway.  Service was attentive and we made same day reservations. The ambiance was romantic and good for a night out with a loved one....

5. La Taza de Cafe

Neighborhood: Grand Lake

good.  My hostess came often enough to make sure I was doing fine. 5)  Cozy.  If you eat upstairs....  It's totally romantic.  God, I can't wait to bring someone special here...  A kiss here, a kiss...

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Wine Selection

1. Bistro Liaison

Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto

was making an effort so I assumed she was new and ignored it- even though it wasn't extremely busy at that time. I chose to come back with 3 guests because I enjoyed the food and the wine selection. I...

2. Citron

Neighborhood: North Oakland

up.  You get a half glass of wine with all of your selections except for your entree, where you get a full glass.  The wines were fabulous.  I can't speak as highly for the cocktails.  The Manhattan...

3. Eccolo

Neighborhood: Fourth Street

Perhaps it was the water.  Perhaps it was the perfectly selected wine by our server.  Perhaps it was the luscious chicken liver pate.  Perhaps it was that pork shoulder that brought sexy back on my...

4. Jordan's at the…

Neighborhood: Claremont

I ate here several years ago and my dinner was one that I have never forgotten or the wine they recommended which is now and has been my favorite chardonnay for years.  However, I do not recommend...

5. C'era Una Volta

: fish, eggplant parmigiana, and the gnocchi -- plus appetizers and salad. We brought our own wine in and the restaurant supplied sparkling water and a lovely pomegranate iced tea at each table...

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