Award-winning

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.8

486 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music.

Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 836-8737
Website
http://www.bardooakland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Amol Thanky
Private party facilities
Our MICHELIN recommended food and drinks will keep your guests happy and give you instant 'excellent event planner' credibility. Our entire team is friendly, knowledgeable and extra hospitable. From business meetings to birthdays to weddings, Bardo will make your occasion one to remember.
Private party contact
Bardo Lounge & Supper Club: (510) 836-8737

Location
3343 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-2305
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Trestle Glen
Parking details
Fairly easy street parking and a public lot a short block away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Dinner Party Menu
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Dining with friends? You can't go wrong with our family style Dinner Party Menu. We include an array of house selected apps, mains and desserts from our current seasonal menu. All dishes are meant to be shared among your whole group. Sample a little or a lot of whatever meets your fancy! It's a great way to dine and depending on the night, Chef Amol might stop by your table for a little visit! Food cost is $75/pp and does not include beverages. 20% gratuity and tax will be added to the check.
New Year's Eve Dinner & Celebration!
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
NYE Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu Amuse Bouche: Potato Pave with chive creme fraiche & truffle caviar (vegetarian) or Potato Pave with smoked salmon, chive creme fraiche & truffle caviar 1st: Apple & Parsnip soup with brie croutons (vegetarian) or Confit duck spring roll with raspberry conserva 2nd: Fall salad with arugula, beets, dates, persimmon, candied walnuts & gouda (vegetarian or vegan) 3rd: Risotto with melted leeks, preserved lemon, sunchokes, arugula, hazelnuts, truffle (vegan) or 8oz filet mignon with pomme puree, broccolini, cognac jus and truffle caviar Dessert (served with champagne or amaro): Spiced apple cake with toffee sauce & walnut streusel or Chocolate spongecake with hazelnut buttercream & coffee toffee ice cream

Popular dishes

Fries$8.00
roasted garlic aioli
Pickled Seasonal Veg$8.00
house ranch
Potato Pave$14.00
smoked salmon, chive creme fraiche, truffle caviar (3 pieces)
Duck Confit Spring Roll$12.00
confit duck, herbs, raspberry conserva, winter spices (2 pieces)
Cassoulet Fritters$12.00
ham hocks, bacon, andouille sausage, mustard green aioli, green tomato (3 pieces)
Parsnip & Apple Soup$12.00
brie croutons, arugula oil
Chicken Liver Mousse$16.00
rhubarb & raspberry jam, grilled local bread
Fall Salad$15.00
beets, dates, gouda, persimmon, arugula, crispy walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette
Oakland Caesar$14.00
little gems, shaved radish, baby tomato, soft quail egg, avocado caesar dressing, fried capers

Supper

Risotto$32.00
sunchoke, melted leeks, preserved lemon, nutritional yeast, arugula, toasted hazelnut, sunchoke chips
Handmade Pappardelle$35.00
braised mushroom bolognese, kabocha squash, parmigiano, sage
Seared Duck$45.00
pomegranate glazed duck, sweet potato & morita chile puree, bacon braised dates, fennel & asian pear salad with apple cider vinaigrette
White Sturgeon$44.00
swiss chard wrapped sturgeon with mushroom duxelle, ginger mustard sauce, potato puree & brussels sprouts with bacon vinaigrette
Painted Hills Ribeye$60.00
12 oz. ribeye, grits with gouda, roasted rutabaga, topped with watercress pesto & pickled fresno chiles
Bardo Burger
chuck-brisket blend, smoked cheddar, carmelized onions, house pickle, roasted garlic aioli, fries
- 6oz$19.00

Dinner Party

Dinner Party
Chef's choice of appetizers, entrees and dessert from our menu, along with a few extra goodies, all served family style. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Best for parties of 4 or more
- pp$75.00

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club is a vibrant dining spot celebrated for its "great cocktails," "fantastic food," and "beautiful ambiance." Guests enjoy the mid-century decor, friendly staff, and lively jazz music. While some dishes shine more than others, the overall experience remains a "wonderful" and "recommended" choice for special occasions and casual gatherings alike.

486 Reviews

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Sharde'
VIP
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and delicious food! Bug be warned about Lakeshore Ave. Left and my car windows were smashed in. I knew better to have anything in the car. But apparently that didn’t matter. I’ll never be returning bc the area just isn’t good, sadly.
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Gillian
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance and service unmatched !! Loved the Christmas decor and the holiday cocktail menu. The appetizers and drinks were the stars of the meal!
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Amanda
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The tasting menu was incredible, and the chef was incredibly talented and kind. The staff was beautiful and attentive. I can’t wait to go back!
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Jennifer
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are so lucky to have this place as our neighborhood go-to!! The food is always outstanding, and the service is impeccable, with an attentive style that remains down-to-earth and low-key in the best way. Creative and innovative cocktails are served by approachable staff in a hip yet comfortable atmosphere. During our most recent visit, we shared the Oakland Ceasar, which included flavorful, bright cherry tomatoes and lettuce perfectly dressed with avocado Caesar dressing. We split two entrees, one being the duck breast, pomegranate-cabbage salad, and sweet potato puree in a rich and well-balanced sauce. The serving size was large but such that we didn't feel overstuffed. The other entree we shared was the chard-wrapped whitefish (grouper?) and brussell spouts in another delicious sauce, which was also exceptional. They offer a number of small plates that looked delicious and we're looking forward to trying those when we return. Couches, bar seats, and high tops are available for reservation beyond dining tables. Such an inviting place that's easy to love. I bring all of my out of town visitiors to this favorite neighborhood gem :)
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Danielle
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The winter menu has a duck dish that was out of this world. They also have great non and low alcohol cocktails on the list of regular cocktails that they are known for.
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Michaela
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience and delicious each and every plate. I can’t wait to go back even just to sit at the bar for a cocktail and some duck rolls! It’s been a while since covid to experience a restaurant where the staff genuinely cares and provides top-notch dining service even though we had 2 kids with us for our special Pre-Thanksgiving occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We’ve dined several times at Bardo & love it! However last night we were disappointed in the service. Our reservation was not ready until 40 minutes later & the hostess was not the slightest bit apologetic. Our server offered no knowledge of the menu and rarely checked in. The food was amazing as always but we would’ve definitely ordered a second bottle of wine had our waiter been around.
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Adrian
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was great and the food was amazing. Looking forward to going back again!
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Lindsey
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar, the service was great. Each dish we ordered was delicious, the ribeye was the best. Took the bartender’s recommendation about drinks and they were excellent.
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Sarah
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good! Loved the aesthetics, food, vibes, and drinks (mocktails + cocktails).
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Bardo Lounge & Supper Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 836-8737.

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club is rated 4.8 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.