Z Cafe & Bar

Name: Z Cafe & Bar
Address: 2735 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United States, 94612
Telephone: (510) 451-2905
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

378 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour
Good for groups

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
Website
http://www.zcafeandbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2735 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

TARRAGON CRAB CAKESUSD 15.00
lightly seared blue crab meat-- crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, garlic, scallions, lemon juice and tarragon aioli | ** real crab meat, may contain shells
Z HOUSE RIBSUSD 15.00
Four tea-smoked, dry-rubbed, St Louis cut pork ribs with barbecue sauce | GLUTEN FREE
ONION RINGSUSD 7.00
fried crispy and served with ranch dressing
LA BURRATAUSD 12.00
burrata cheese drizzled with honey , topped with glazed walnuts served on grilled ciabatta bread | CONTAINS NUTS
GARLIC PRAWNSUSD 17.00
Six tail-on prawns sauteed in garlic white wine sauce, paprika (mild) or chipotle (spicy), grilled ciabatta bread
HOT WINGSUSD 12.00
breaded wings tossed in hot sauce mix served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

SALADS

OUR SALADS ARE TOSSED IN THEIR DRESSINGS

ADD GRILLED CHICKEN OR SEARED TOFU USD 7.00
ADD CRAB CAKES USD 12.00
ADD PAN SEARED SALMON OR PRAWNSUSD 12.00
Z HOUSE SALADUSD 11.00
organic field greens, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, parmesan cheese tossed in a scratch made dijon-balsamic viniagrette | GLUTEN FREE
CAESAR SALADUSD 12.00
romaine hearts, parmeasan cheese, anchovy fillets, ciabatta garlic croutons
KALE, AVOCADO & BEET SALADUSD 16.00
kale, red beets, farro, glazed walnuts tossed in balsamic vinaigrette topped with crumbled goat cheese and avocado | CONTAINS NUTS
APPLE WALNUT SALADUSD 13.00
romaine hearts, Fuji apple slices, blue cheese crumbles, glazed walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette | GLUTEN FREE, CONTAINS NUTS

SANDWICHES

INCLUDE A CHOICE OF:
FRENCH FRIES** OR HOUSE SALAD OR FRESH FRUITS
- **substitute chipotle, garlic or sweet potato fries USD 1.00
- substitute gluten free sandwich bread
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONSUSD 17.00
grilled chicken breast, cheddar cheese, almond-tomato tapenade, dijon mustard on Semifreddi's sourdough bread | CONTAINS NUTS
PANINI CHICKEN CAPRESEUSD 17.00
grilled chicken breast, mozarella, house dried tomatoes and pesto sauce of Semifreddi's rosemary focaccia | CONTAINS NUTS
BLT SANDWICHUSD 17.00
bacon, lettuce, tomato and light mayo on Semifreddi’s rosemary focaccia
TUNA MELT SANDWICH ON RYEUSD 17.00
capers, celery, red onions, basil, tomato slice, lettuce, jack cheese, mayo on grilled rye
- recommended add avocado +USD 3.00
TURKEY CLUBUSD 17.00
roast turkey breast slices, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on Semifreddi's rosemary focaccia
CRAB SALAD SANDWICHUSD 19.00
blue crab meat, celery, red onions, jack cheese, avocado on grilled Semifreddi's sourdough bread | ** real crab meat, may contain shells
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Sharp cheddar on Semifreddi's sourdough bread
- Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup + House Salad (+$1.00 for every substitution)USD 15.00
- Grilled Cheese + French Fries USD 11.00
- Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup USD 12.00

INCLUDE A CHOICE OF: FRENCH FRIES OR HOUSE SALAD OR FRESH FRUITS substitute gluten free sandwich bread

BURGERS

FLAME GRILLED

Substitute Impossible Burger USD 3.00
All burgers can be made with chicken instead of bee

OUR BURGERS ARE SERVED ON SEMIFREDDI'S CHALLAH BUN WITH SIDES OF LETTUCE, TOMATO, RED ONION & PICKLE

BURGERS

Z BURGER | flame grilled USD 17.00
8 oz premium ground beef grilled to your preferred temperature
- CHEDDAR, SWISS, JACK, BLUE +$2.00 each
- JALAPENOS, MUSHROOMS, GRILLED ONIONS +$2.00 each
- BACON, AVOCADO +$3.00 each
BACON CHEESEBURGERUSD 19.00
Z burger + bacon & cheddar cheese
CATTLE BURGERUSD 18.00
Z burger + cheddar cheese, crispy onions & barbecue sauce
THE ROBINSONUSD 19.00
Z burger + sauteed mushroom & Swiss cheese
B.A.T. BURGERUSD 19.00
Z burger + bacon, avocado & tomato
THE WORKS BURGERUSD 21.00
Z burger + crumbled blue cheese, bacon & avocado
BUNLESS BEEF BURGERUSD 16.00
flame grilled 8 oz premium ground beef with sides of lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle | GLUTEN FREE
- CHEDDAR, SWISS, JACK, BLUE +$2.00 each
- JALAPENOS, MUSHROOMS, GRILLED ONIONS +$2.00 each
- BACON, AVOCADO +$3.00 each
ROCKY CHICKEN BURGERUSD 17.00
flame grilled, house-made chicken patty with lemon zest, cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato & chipotle aioli on Semifreddi's challah bun
BARBECUE CHICKEN BURGERUSD 17.00
flame grilled, house-made chicken patty with lemon zest, cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato and barbecue glaze on Semifreddi's challah bun
PORK BURGER AL PASTORUSD 17.00
grilled chile marinated ground pork patty topped with a grilled pineapple slice, cilantro and diced onions and mayo on Semifreddi’s challa burger bun. Served with a side of french fries and barbecue sauce
BUNLESS VEGAN BURGER & AVOCADOUSD 17.00
Scratch-made vegan patty made with black beans, chickpea, carrots, cilantro, cumin & rolled oats, topped with avocado slices served with side of vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle | VEGAN
BLACK BEAN VEGAN BURGERUSD 16.00
Scratch-made vegan patty made with black beans, chickpea, carrots & rolled oats served on foccacia bread with a side of vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle | VEGAN

ENTREES

MISSISSIPPI POT ROASTUSD 22.00
beef braised in low temperature with dried house spices, butter and pepperoncini, served with garlic mashed potatoes | GLUTEN FREE
MRS Z’s MEATLOAFUSD 20.00
100% ground beef, carrots, milk, eggs, panko, classic ketchup glaze, served with sauteed vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes and gravy on the side
CHICKEN PICCATAUSD 19.00
battered chicken breast, panko, italian seasoning, lemon sauce, capers, garlic mashed potatoes
BLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTAUSD 22.00
spice-dusted, blackened chicken breast with fettuccine pasta, white cream sauce, mushrooms, garlic and a mix of shallots and red bell peppers, parmesan cheese
- extra sauce +USD 3.00
RIGATONI BOLOGNESEUSD 19.00
Rigatoni pasta, 100% ground beef simmered with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery, cream with our house tomato sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
LOBSTER RAVIOLIUSD 19.00
white wine cream sauce, a mix of shallots, red bell peppers, mushrooms and parmesan cheese | ** real lobster meat, may contain shells
GRILLED GLAZED SALMONUSD 24.00
honey-dijon-soy glaze served with basmati rice and sauteed vegetables | GLUTEN FREE
BLACKENED TILAPIAUSD 19.00
white fish blackened with spices, topped with avocado salsa, served with basmati rice, sauteed vegetables | GLUTEN FREE
WHITE MAC & CHEESEUSD 13.00
penne rigate pasta, aged sharp white cheddar, parmesan, milk, cream, house seasoned roux, toasted panko
- add bacon +USD 3.00
- crumbled blue cheese +USD 2.00
SPICY PASTA CAPELLINIUSD 14.00
angel hair pasta tossed in our scratch made marinara sauce, parmesan and a hint of hot pepper flakes
- add grilled chicken breasts or tofu +USD 7.00
- add prawns or salmon +USD 12.00
MUSHROOM RISOTTOUSD 15.00
Spanish Aborio rice, white wine, yellow onions, parmesan, sauteed mushrooms topped with crispy onions
- add grilled chicken breasts or tofu +USD 7.00
- add prawns or salmon +USD 12.00
- have your protein blackened with spices +USD 1.00
BLACKPEPPER TOFUUSD 16.00
stir fried tofu mixed with shallots, ginger, chiles, scallions, garlic, fresh ground black pepper and gluten free soy sauce served with steamed basmati rice | VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE

FRIES & SIDES

FRENCH FRIESUSD 6.00
SPECIAL FRIESUSD 7.00
- Chipotle Fries
- Garlic Fries
- Caesar Fries
- Horseradish Fries
- Parmesan Fries
- Truffle Fries
SWEET POTATO FRIESUSD 7.00
Fried crisp & lightly salted | GLUTEN FREE
BOWL OF RICEUSD 3.00
Steamed basmati rice | GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN
SAUTEED VEGETABLESUSD 7.00
Sauteed with garlic | GLUTEN FREE
SAUTEED SPINACHUSD 7.00
Sauteed with garlic | GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN
GARLIC MASHED POTATOESUSD 7.00
Idaho potatoes, boiled and whipped with garlic, milk and butter | GLUTEN FREE
FRUIT BOWLUSD 7.00
Fresh seasonal fruits | GLUTEN FREE, CONTAINS NUTS
SIDE GRILLED BREADUSD 3.00
Lightly buttered and grilled Semifreddi's ciabatta bread
BREAD & BUTTERUSD 2.00
Semifreddi's ciabatta bread & butter

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
2.8Value

Noise • Moderate

378 Reviews

L
Lynn
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 23 November 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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Tim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 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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Steve
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 8 September 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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Brittney
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 August 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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Menchie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 July 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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 April 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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EATS4BB3
VIP
San Francisco
360 reviews
5.0
360 reviews
Dined on 29 March 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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Foodmeister
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 March 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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Mamacita
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 January 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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oaktownjay
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 January 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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Z Cafe & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 451-2905.

Z Cafe & Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

2735 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

Cross Street
27th street
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zcafeandbar.com/
Phone number
(510) 451-2905

Z Cafe & Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

SOUPS

TOMATO SOUP

CLAM CHOWER

SPICY CHICKEN TORTILLA

APPETIZERS

TARRAGON CRAB CAKESUSD 15.00

Z HOUSE RIBSUSD 15.00

ONION RINGSUSD 7.00

LA BURRATAUSD 12.00

GARLIC PRAWNSUSD 17.00

HOT WINGSUSD 12.00

SALADS

ADD GRILLED CHICKEN OR SEARED TOFU USD 7.00

ADD CRAB CAKES USD 12.00

ADD PAN SEARED SALMON OR PRAWNSUSD 12.00

Z HOUSE SALADUSD 11.00

CAESAR SALADUSD 12.00

KALE, AVOCADO & BEET SALADUSD 16.00

APPLE WALNUT SALADUSD 13.00

SANDWICHES

INCLUDE A CHOICE OF:

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONSUSD 17.00

PANINI CHICKEN CAPRESEUSD 17.00

BLT SANDWICHUSD 17.00

TUNA MELT SANDWICH ON RYEUSD 17.00

TURKEY CLUBUSD 17.00

CRAB SALAD SANDWICHUSD 19.00

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

INCLUDE A CHOICE OF: FRENCH FRIES OR HOUSE SALAD OR FRESH FRUITS substitute gluten free sandwich bread

BURGERS

Substitute Impossible Burger USD 3.00

OUR BURGERS ARE SERVED ON SEMIFREDDI'S CHALLAH BUN WITH SIDES OF LETTUCE, TOMATO, RED ONION & PICKLE

BURGERS

Z BURGER | flame grilled USD 17.00

BACON CHEESEBURGERUSD 19.00

CATTLE BURGERUSD 18.00

THE ROBINSONUSD 19.00

B.A.T. BURGERUSD 19.00

THE WORKS BURGERUSD 21.00

BUNLESS BEEF BURGERUSD 16.00

ROCKY CHICKEN BURGERUSD 17.00

BARBECUE CHICKEN BURGERUSD 17.00

PORK BURGER AL PASTORUSD 17.00

BUNLESS VEGAN BURGER & AVOCADOUSD 17.00

BLACK BEAN VEGAN BURGERUSD 16.00

ENTREES

MISSISSIPPI POT ROASTUSD 22.00

MRS Z’s MEATLOAFUSD 20.00

CHICKEN PICCATAUSD 19.00

BLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTAUSD 22.00

RIGATONI BOLOGNESEUSD 19.00

LOBSTER RAVIOLIUSD 19.00

GRILLED GLAZED SALMONUSD 24.00

BLACKENED TILAPIAUSD 19.00

WHITE MAC & CHEESEUSD 13.00

SPICY PASTA CAPELLINIUSD 14.00

MUSHROOM RISOTTOUSD 15.00

BLACKPEPPER TOFUUSD 16.00

FRIES & SIDES

FRENCH FRIESUSD 6.00

SPECIAL FRIESUSD 7.00

SWEET POTATO FRIESUSD 7.00

BOWL OF RICEUSD 3.00

SAUTEED VEGETABLESUSD 7.00

SAUTEED SPINACHUSD 7.00

GARLIC MASHED POTATOESUSD 7.00

FRUIT BOWLUSD 7.00

SIDE GRILLED BREADUSD 3.00

BREAD & BUTTERUSD 2.00

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