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Sidebar

4.4

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A loyal crowd of regulars flocks to this lively Oakland gastropub, located right across Grand Avenue from Lake Merritt. Though it offers only a handful of tables, Sidebar makes eating at the spacious rectangular bar a delight, with attentive servers and a view of the action in the semi-open kitchen. The cuisine is hearty and varied with starters like a chopped romaine salad with fennel salami and creamy garlic-herb dressing; braised chicken thighs with curried coconut-lime cream; and deviled eggs with smoky bacon and cheddar... read more

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542 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Chelsea Lin 
15 years ago

Classic bistro dishes get a bit of a kick by Lake Merritt. – Not quite sure whether it's a bar or a restaurant, this Oakland destination makes a fair argument for both. There's the copper bar that sits squarely in the middle of the space--a highlight both physically and metaphorically, as evidenced by the popularity of the wine list and cocktails crafted by famed mixologist Jonny Raglin of SF's Absinthe. Servers will likely steer you to the bar seating in a pinch, but there are also a number of smaller tables, and one larger... read more

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Contributor 
16 years ago

Editorial Review – Standard bistro dishes get a bit of a kick from Mediterranean touches and seasonal ingredients at this Lake Merritt bar and restaurant. 

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How is Sidebar rated?

Sidebar has a 4.4 star rating with 356 reviews. 

When is Sidebar open?

Sidebar is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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