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Our motto is to eat good food, drink good beer, and do good things. Our calling is to do our best to celebrate life through good food and building relationships. And Portal will always be a place that reflects the pride and character of our Oakland community, welcoming every guest as part of our extended circle of friends. By design, there’s nothing fancy about Portal. We’re just a neighborhood meeting spot that happens to serve a killer brunch, amazing burgers, and some of the best locally brewed beers around. (But we do have a trendy backyard patio that overlooks Lake Merritt, and we have been featured in the New York Times travel section, so there’s that.) We hope you will check us out soon! PS: Try the Garbage Bread!
Stylish & innovative eatery with varied menu of bites, patio seating & bottomless mimosa specials.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Phone: (510) 663-7678
Website: http://portaloakland.com/
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kevin Bolden
Great food, excellent service. The Brussels sprouts are next level. Don’t leave anything in your car. You will be adding a window to your meal cost.
… moreArtemis Huntsman
Beautiful view of Lake Merritt and good service! The food was nice, my only complaint was my waffle was really chewy and tough. Fried chicken was superb and I enjoyed the chile lime fries that were very crispy as well. $93 for 3 people including tax + tip
… moreAnnika Johnson
Melvin and the owner were incredibly warm and thoughtful. Haven’t been on this side of the lake in a while, so felt like seeing old friends.
Melvin delivered kind service, honest and fun to talk to. Got a great seat by the windows overlooking the lake. Can’t beat the view!
Coffee was hot and mimosas were tasty. Very much enjoyed my Benedict, opted for scrambled eggs instead of poached.
Can’t wait to come back!
… moreMelvin delivered kind service, honest and fun to talk to. Got a great seat by the windows overlooking the lake. Can’t beat the view!
Coffee was hot and mimosas were tasty. Very much enjoyed my Benedict, opted for scrambled eggs instead of poached.
Can’t wait to come back!
Jeremias Ibanez
Had lunch here with my sister and we shared the steak and eggs which both were cooked to perfection! Came with a side of smashed home style potatoes which were crispy on outside and soft inside! Also had a side of the garlic knots which were okay but a good snack! Beer flights was affordable and perfect and pineapple mimosa was delicious! Would definitely be back. Also close to lake Merritt so beautiful for an afternoon or evening outing.
… moreJ H
Good vibes here at Portal. Outdoor seating is the best place to be on a sunny day, but this time we sat inside since it was cold in the town.
There are tv screens everywhere that has the games on there. It is perfect for Sunday footballs or early morning games mixed with brunch.
The food was awesome and the drinks are great. The garbage bread was definitely one of the highlights for our brunch. It is a lot of food to share with the table. My favorite dish was the French toast. It had custard in between the toast. It was incredible.
Servers were really nice and attentive. They all had a smile on their face as they helped us throughout.
… moreThere are tv screens everywhere that has the games on there. It is perfect for Sunday footballs or early morning games mixed with brunch.
The food was awesome and the drinks are great. The garbage bread was definitely one of the highlights for our brunch. It is a lot of food to share with the table. My favorite dish was the French toast. It had custard in between the toast. It was incredible.
Servers were really nice and attentive. They all had a smile on their face as they helped us throughout.
Dudy Bar-Tal
We may have just found the best burgers in Oakland at Portal near Lake Merritt! Every bite was packed with flavor, and to top it off, the garlic fries and curry fries were absolutely incredible—easily some of the best we’ve ever had. But what truly made our visit special was the warm and welcoming experience from start to finish. The host set the tone with a friendly greeting, and the entire staff made us feel right at home.
We can’t wait to return! If you’re a burger fan, do yourself a favor and don’t miss this spot. Highly recommended!
… moreWe can’t wait to return! If you’re a burger fan, do yourself a favor and don’t miss this spot. Highly recommended!
Hungry C (YouCeeMe)
Clear sky and the sun was shining, wanted to break bread with some old friend and we came across this place. Loved how this place opened up to a whole outdoor patio. Service was fantastic, food came fast (which I love), and the dishes were magnificent. I enjoy the little twist each place had, like the kimchi with the wings was a crowd favorite for me.If you’re in the neighborhood come pay them a visit, but I sure will.
… moreRobert Agape
Great place for a nice weekend brunch, or a pub dinner! Get the Bloody Mary cocktail, it’s super good and tastes properly layered.
… moreSri B.
Very cool restaurant with plenty of vegetarian options. The place may not look appealing from outside, but it’s great inside with pleasant atmosphere, excellent people, and fantastic service.
Food is really great with generous portions making it easy to order alacarte and share among a family.
The dishes have sweetness to them in all that we tried, so had to spice them up a bit with crushed red pepper flakes.
The nice lake next door makes it a great place to take a stroll right after eating. The irresponsible pet owners may ruin the stroll for you which is not on the restaurant, but I digress.
… moreFood is really great with generous portions making it easy to order alacarte and share among a family.
The dishes have sweetness to them in all that we tried, so had to spice them up a bit with crushed red pepper flakes.
The nice lake next door makes it a great place to take a stroll right after eating. The irresponsible pet owners may ruin the stroll for you which is not on the restaurant, but I digress.
Marcie Rose
My first gastro pub! Found this place coming back from the A’s vs Giants game. The front of the restaurant is a bar and a few tables but the outdoor patio in the back is great! People playing games, pets just chilling…cool vibe. And the view of the lake at sunset was picturesque. Not to mention the food! My boyfriend said it was the best burger he’s ever had! Definitely going again when I’m in Oakland!
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