Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Oakland

We went for holiday afternnon tea and had an outstanding time. The decor was festive and the sophisticated atmosphere is just lovely. Afternoon tea started with a glass of bubbles and then followed by tea of your choice and an array of wonderful finger tea sandwiches, baked items and sweets. Our server Emily was a delight. They were able to accommodate a gluten free request with ease. Definitely recommend.

So much to love about holidays at the Fairmont. Was a beautiful experience and we enjoyed our time.

I had a party of five for the afternoon tea and I have to say it was amazing! Our party consisted of three adults and two children and everyone enjoyed the audience and the food and the special attention immensely! I could not recommend this location higher for afternoon tea. I am a huge fan of tea and this was the best one I have ever experienced! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The location inside Neiman Marcus is absolutely beautiful and such a perfect place for a lovely afternoon! White

FABULOUS! We did not know what to expect from Julia’s, but we were excited to be in such an historical setting. We got to dinner early (after the Cal game), so we had drinks in their bar, which is adjacent to the restaurant. What a highlight-drinks were spectacular and old school while still being hip and cool. This is a great place for all ages in a stunning location. You really feel a part of the local history. Dinner—OUTSTANDING. All of our orders were different and really a fulfilling experience. The beauty of the building and its facilities makes this space unique, but really the team there, from the bartenders, to the host to the serving staff in the restaurant, are so professional and focused on hospitality—-something that is harder and harder to experience. We will be making this a regular part of our visits to Berkeley.

Fantastic buffett with great variety and love the new omelette bar. Gorgeous room with attentive service.