Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Oakland

The ambiance was beautiful and the staff was super attentive. Everything we ate was fresh and very tasty! We will absolutely come back.

Our first dining experience was beyond expectations. We were politely greeted and shown to our table. Our server was professional as well friendly. Our first course was an appetizer of a crabcake delicious. My husband dined on a beet salad and I enjoyed very fresh Caesar salad both excellent from main course. My husband had the chicken Milanese which he said is one of the best he ever had and I enjoyed the pan. Seared scallops served over a squash risotto scrumptious.  no room for dessert however, I did save her my cappuccino. We definitely will be back.

This beautifully appointed restaurant now under new ownership is exceptional. My lamb lolly pops with artichoke purée and chimichurri sauce appetizer was delicious as was my husband’s special of Tuna Tartare with avocado and homemade potato chips. Excellent Sauerbraten with homemade spaetzle and red cabbage and apples followed and Chilean Sea Bass with a tasty Miso sauce. No regrets on the dessert special either—Pistachio olive oil cake with Pistachio ice cream and fresh berries. Highly recommend!

BYOB place where the apps, entrees and dessert were all delicious. The ambience was cozy. The chef came to check on us. The hostess was personable. Will return.

Saddle River Inn gets it right every single time, from the moment you walk through the door, it becomes an experience. The service is absolutely impeccable. Every member of the team knows what to do and when to do it. Our favorite server is Tye, he is the best server we have ever encountered anywhere. The food is top notch. Some of the best food I’ve ever had. We shared the lump crab salad, and app size portion of the cavatelli, the octopus, and the tiger shrimp…all outstanding. Main entrees where perfect too! The lamb and sirloin were cooked perfectly and sooooo delicious. And wow! The French toast dessert was unlike anything I’ve ever had, I hope they add it to the permanent menu.