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Z Cafe & Bar, Oakland, CA

Z Cafe & Bar

5.0
5
378 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
The best happy hour in Oakland featuring over 100 vodkas. Serves Scratch-made American Cuisine for Lunch & Dinner. Party Space. The menu changes seasonally to provide flavors at their peak. Z Cafe & Bar carries over 100 vodka selection and offer a variety of hand shaken specialty martinis.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 451-2905
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    27th street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19th St Oakland BART Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

378 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service at Z Cafe are consistently excellent. Friendly waitstaff, fresh ingredients and good value keep me coming back. Recently had an excellent gumbo special and the house salad is big and well made with delicious vinaigrette. Other favorites: their crab cakes and tuna melt. Cocktails also very good.

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  2. Tim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had the crab cakes, salmon, and lobster ravioli, all of which were excellent. Presentation was great too. The draft beer selection is small but they did have one that I like. We ate at an early hour so it wasn’t crowded or as noisy as it might have been. Our waiter was great; attentive, friendly, pacing the appetizer and main course nicely, and paid attention to the fact we had a show to catch so he moved things along and we didn’t get nervous. I just wish this place was in a different location, in an area with more neighborhood charm. Being on Auto Row and right next to a Chevy dealer is a bit of a minus but, hey, can’t always have it all. We definitely plan to go back and try more on the menu!

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  3. Steve

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a true neighborhood spot for us. The staff (waiters, waitresses, bartenders, manager and kitchen professionals) make a real effort to ensure your are comfortable and well served. Value and good food always seem to be at the ready!

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  4. Brittney

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go here everyday, I love this place, it was my first time actually having dinner there at dinner time and per usual food was great. They also have an amazing drink menu as well, if you haven’t tried this place out you should definitely try it…

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  5. Menchie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance very clean! Our server (sorry I didn’t keep her name) took care of me and my family and was very pleasant. Good food and portioning is huge. Will certainly come back when in-town and recommend to friends.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Z is a hidden treasure on Broadway in Oakland. The food is fresh, tasty, and well prepared. The restaurant is clean and very well maintained The the service is excellent. The owner is onsite and making sure everyone is happy and enjoying their food experience.

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  7. EATS4BB3

    VIP

    San Francisco

    360 reviews

    5.0

    360 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Kale and Beet Salad was tasty, my Bunless burger was cooked just right, Garlic Fries had plenty of Garlic. The Clam Chowder was better than expected, sister's burger was a little overcooked. Took home the Cheesecake and flourless Chocolate cake, both were pretty good.

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  8. Foodmeister

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were attending an event nearby and chose the restaurant primarily based upon location. But we were pleasantly surprised about how it surpassed our expectations in all regards. The food and drinks were expertly prepared. The service was friendly and unpretentious. The atmosphere was cozy and low key. And the prices were extremely reasonable. I would definitely go back!

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  9. Mamacita

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Variety of options from salads, sandwiches, and entrees, and a fair amount of veggie/vegan options. Service was great. Overall the restaurant has a great vibe.

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  10. oaktownjay

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    service was efficient and professional would go there again.

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FAQs

Z Cafe & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 451-2905.

Z Cafe & Bar is rated 5 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Z Cafe & Bar

2735 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    27th street
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19th St Oakland BART Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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