Best Brunch Restaurants in Upper Lake

83 restaurants available nearby

1. Burdell

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 22 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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2. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.7

Exceptional(654)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 55 times today

Grand Lake Kitchen is a popular brunch spot, known for its warm hospitality, delicious food, and diverse menu. Reviewers love their 'excellent brunch', 'reliable spot for food by the lake', 'great menu', and 'great place for weekend brunch'. They particularly appreciate the mimosa flight and savory dishes like soft scrambled eggs and French toast.

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3. Left Bank - Jack London Square

4.5

Awesome(527)

Price: Moderate

• French • Oakland

Booked 26 times today

Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

4. Spinning Bones

4.5

Awesome(297)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alameda

Booked 5 times today

Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant that specializes in roasted meats with bold flavors. The focus of the menu is slow roasted meats: poultry, pork and beef, rotating on spits over high heat, and basting in their own natural juices. The rest of the menu is comprised of shareable appetizers, vegetarian side dishes, and healthier salads with vegan dressings. The principle of the menu is straight-forward: quality products that are prepared minimally and cooked thoughtfully. Spinning Bones is a brunch and dinner spot for Alameda people by Alameda people. It is a casual neighborhood restaurant open 5 days-a-week for sit down dining, take-out, and large party catering. Spinning Bones strives to be a common area for the residents of the East Bay to come together and engage in conversation and camaraderie over great food and drink.

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5. Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

4.4

Awesome(256)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 29 times today

May and David Wasem's second Grand Lake Kitchen location offers the same uplifted American classics and warm hospitality as you've come to expect from the original but in a larger, more accessible and central location of the Dimond District in Oakland. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 16. GLK Dimond houses a spacious dining room, full bar, two outdoor patios (dog friendly), private dining room, take-out counter, and retail wine and gift store

6. Oeste

4.6

Exceptional(56)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 16 times today

Oeste is a 100 seat bar and kitchen with a rooftop deck, located in the heart of Old Oakland. At Oeste, we are committed to providing an inviting and inclusive atmosphere, offering food for the soul, and pouring the highest quality spirits, wines and beers. We offer exemplary dishes by focusing on fresh, organic and sustainably farmed ingredients, fusing California cuisine with Latin, Southern and Asian influences. Enjoy one of our signature tap margaritas while lounging on the deck or watching a Warriors game at the bar. Come solo or with friends and family and enjoy what Oeste has to offer!

7. Saucy Oakland

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Oakland

Booked 3 times today

Saucy Oakland offers a unique and delicious Pan-Asian menu. Reviewers rave about the 'amazing' brunch, with one customer expressing a wish for more brunch services. They've also been praised for their attentive and friendly staff, and the ambience is frequently described as 'cozy and charming'. So, if you're looking for a laid-back brunch spot with creative, flavorful dishes, this could be your go-to place.

8. Flores Emeryville

4.7

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Emeryville

Booked 18 times today

Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving up hyperlocal Mexican food from across the country. From the Gulf to the Pacific, we bring the heart and soul of Mexico to your table through our favorite family recipes. Flores serves up 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 and mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas and creative cocktails.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

9. Calabash

4.1

Excellent(76)

Price: Moderate

• Jamaican • Oakland

Booked 5 times today

Like its namesake, Calabash—restaurant, market and bar in Uptown Oakland—is a place of global innovation; a home for creative local chefs and producers to bring the uniqueness of their culture and flavors to The Town.

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10. Friends With Benedicts Pop Up Brunch - Silver Cloud

4.6

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 6 times today

Friends With Benedict's Pop Up Brunch is back, and @ Silver Cloud! Try our Bennie With Seoul, soju fried chicken topped with poached eggs, pickled onions and gochujang hollandaise, or our Cajun Fried Chicken French Toast with honey paprika and fresh berries. We love brunch, on over the bridge, stop by and have a great brunch! Big TV's, Karaoke, Arcade Games and more!

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Michaela
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time at this location. We waited 15 mins for a table even with a reservation but there was no one else waiting. Hostess was sitting with her feet up. The server, though nice, didn’t come greet us for a while, brought a wrong drink, didn’t show us a bill at the end and only stuck a machine in our hands. It’s hard to find a decent service/care in Oakland, another place who just wouldn’t take your money for granted, especially if a breakfast dish averages $17 and up.
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Grand Lake Kitchen - DimondPrice: Moderate• American• Oakland
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4.4
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Davidvip
San Francisco Bay Area •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A wonderful dinner for Beaujolais Nouveau day. We started with salad verte and fried calamari followed by lobster bisque and ended with 1lb moule frites that all was in a garlic, wine & spinach sauce. We ended with a very large & delicious tart au citron with fresh raspberries. Thank you all.
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Left Bank - Jack London SquarePrice: Moderate• French• Oakland
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4.5
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Pierovip
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A great experience-- delicious food-- highest quality; creative and successful combination of flavors; attentive and kind staff; noise level is "robust."
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BurdellPrice: Very Expensive• Soul food• Oakland
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4.5
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Shannon
San Francisco Bay Area •75 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Love this location. Right across from the lake, so maybe a long walk before or after, right? Great lunch. The Brussels sprouts are delicious!
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake MerrittPrice: Moderate• American• Oakland
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4.7
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OpenTable Dinervip
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great brunch today off the secret menu. Salmon toast, brisket hash, and rainbow rice to share.
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Spinning BonesPrice: Moderate• American• Alameda
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4.5

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83 restaurants available nearby

1. Burdell

2. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

3. Left Bank - Jack London Square

4. Spinning Bones

5. Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

6. Oeste

7. Saucy Oakland

8. Flores Emeryville

9. Calabash

10. Friends With Benedicts Pop Up Brunch - Silver Cloud

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