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Restaurants near Union Plaza

Union Plaza is a vibrant hub in the heart of Oakland, offering a perfect blend of culture and community. Where to Eat Near Union Plaza? The dining scene around Union Plaza is brimming with delightful options that cater to a variety of palates. Visitors can savor the soulful flavors of traditional dishes, enjoy contemporary American specialties in a cozy lounge setting, or indulge in Mediterranean cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, making it ideal for both relaxed meals and special occasions. Dining here promises to be a satisfying experience with delightful menus that highlight local ingredients and global culinary traditions, ensuring there's something delicious for everyone.
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1. Twinflame
4.7
Exceptional(66)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • Oakland
Booked 60 times today
Twinflame is a Japanese-Korean restaurant featuring Japanese charcoal-grilled hamburg steak, a variety of Korean dishes, and bar specializing in Japanese whisky and highball cocktails.Reservations open two weeks ahead at 3pm Wednesday- Sunday
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2. Sun Moon Studio
5.0
Exceptional(162)
$$$$
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 1 time today
Sun Moon Studio is a farmer and producer-driven restaurant in West Oakland by Chefs Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper.We offer a multi-course tasting menu for $180 per person in our intimate, 4-table dining room. Optional beverage pairings ($125) and non-alcoholic pairings ($60) are also available. The focus of our menu is to highlight the bounty of local producers and farmers through the lens of our life experiences. We are able to adjust our menu to accommodate many but not all dietary restrictions and require advanced notice to do so. Please notify us of your party's dietaries when making a reservation so we may plan for your arrival.Reservations are released 6 weeks ahead to the day at 12 noon PST. Please do not book a reservation that does not match your party size as a reduction in party size *any* time after booking will incur a fee. Upcoming closures:November 19, 26, 27December 4, 13, 17, 18, 24-27, 31We are looking forward to cooking for you!Alan & Sarah
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3. Burdell
4.3
Awesome(739)
$$$$
• Soul food • Oakland
Booked 25 times today
Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.
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4. Pippal
4.2
Awesome(117)
$$$$
• Indian • Emeryville
Booked 5 times today
Pippal is a Culinary Adventure Through India. Pippal celebrates the country’s many diverse culinary regions, in a fast and casual environment.
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5. Flores Emeryville
4.2
Awesome(90)
$$$$
• Mexican • Emeryville
Booked 3 times today
Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving unique dishes that celebrate the diversity and complexity of Mexico's 31 states.Flores features traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas & mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas & creative cocktails. We offer complimentary tequila tastings every Thursday led by Luis Flores himself.Perfect for weekday lunches, happy hour, dinner date nights and weekend brunch, our gorgeous dining room features bay views and two private dining spaces. Our large outdoor patio is sundrenched, with umbrellas to shade from the heat & heaters to warm you when it's chilly. Come in for a meal, or host your next event with us at Flores! We'll make it memorable and celebratory with our authentic Mexican hospitality and bold flavors.
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6. Commis
4.8
Exceptional(1278)
$$$$
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 15 times today
Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.
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7. Jaji
4.5
Awesome(338)
$$$$
• Afghan • Oakland
Booked 16 times today
Founded by Sophia Akbar and Paul Iglesias. It marks their debut Afghan concept and is a celebration of the rich flavors and traditions of Afghan culture, reimagined for today’s world. The restaurant is a tribute to Akbar’s ancestral Pashtun tribe and her grandfather’s last name, honoring the resilience and stories of Afghan-American heritage.
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8. Lucuma Kitchen & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(365)
$$$$
• Peruvian • Oakland
Booked 43 times today
Step into a world of Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist. Our menu features distinctive dishes, setting us apart from the ordinary. Beyond the plate, you'll find a beautifully designed restaurant, a team dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, and a vibrant bar offering creative Peruvian-inspired cocktails. Join us for a truly special taste of Peru.
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9. Popoca
4.6
Exceptional(331)
$$$$
• Latin American • Oakland
Booked 25 times today
Popoca is a Salvadoran-inspired restaurant in the heart of Oakland. Popoca means “to emit smoke” in Nawat, the language of native people of El Salvador who stoked wood fires to prepare food over a comal for their families. Revered as more than just a means of cooking, smoke represents a prayer or offering to the spirits.Popoca is a mix of heritage and play. Our food is driven by preserving past, creating something new and uniquely Oakland. After years of pop-ups, Popoca has its own digs in the Old Oakland neighborhood, where the pupusas, chicken with fermented pineapple sauce, and other Cali-Salvadoran specialties are happily devoured.
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10. Mago
4.8
Exceptional(249)
$$$$
• Contemporary Latin • Oakland
Booked 7 times today
Mägo is a family owned and operated fine dining restaurant from Chef Mark Liberman. We offer an exciting tasting menu cooked over wood fire, offering our take on Contemporary Colombian fare, anchored in an understanding of using Northern California ingredients, simple flavors in bold combinations.Our set menu focuses on ingredients that are at their most peak in deliciousness .This usually means produce that is in season, which in turn means they are their most flavorful, which is one of the reasons why we change our menu daily. In order to ensure the proper planning of your evening, please allow for 2.5 hours.We also offer an a la carte dining experience at our bar that is available for walk in guests.The restaurant’s informal atmosphere features an open kitchen surrounded by intimate tables, outdoor heated garden patio for larger parties and chefs counter seating. From the warm greeting you receive upon entering until your final goodbye, we invite you to feel at home.

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  • Victoria
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Generally, the food was delicious and the service staff was attentive and welcoming. A lot of guests on a Wednesday! My husband and I tried different dishes and were especially impressed with the barbecue shrimp and the cornbread! Overall, a great experience!
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    Burdell$$$$• Soul food• Oakland
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    4.3
  • ThibaultGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Oct 2026
    I was finally able to get a reservation for 2 to celebrate a birthday. The food and experience are worth it. Service was impeccable. A great addition to Oakland fine dining food scene.
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    Sun Moon Studio$$$$• Californian• Oakland
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    5
  • Kathy
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Oct 2026
    Great service! Great food! Will definitely come back again!
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    Flores Emeryville$$$$• Mexican• Emeryville
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    4.2
  • Tony
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Oct 2026
    Food was delicious, service was great! Def will be back.
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    Twinflame$$$$• Japanese Speciality• Oakland
    •
    4.7
  • Claudia
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 2 Oct 2026
    Service was warm, welcoming, attentive, and efficient! Cocktails are superb as well as the food. I loved it!
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    Pippal$$$$• Indian• Emeryville
    •
    4.2

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