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3 new American spots in Oakland

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Published on June 07, 2019
3 new American spots in OaklandPhoto: Town Square Eats/Yelp

iIf you've got American fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Oakland eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for American food.

Grand Lake Kitchen

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Grand Lake Kitchen is a New American spot located at 2042 MacArthur Blvd., East Peralta. This is the second location for owners May and David Wasem, the first being in Lake Merritt, according to the business' website.

This new business serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting. On the menu, expect items like a pastrami benedict, savory porridge, smoked salmon, ribeye steak and more. A dog-friendly outdoor patio will also open in July.

With a four-star Yelp rating out six reviews, Grand Lake Kitchen has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Efrat R. wrote, "We had fried green tomatoes with aioli, which were done perfectly. We will certainly be back, and if you're looking for good comfort food with great wine and cocktail pairings, this is your spot."

Grand Lake Kitchen is open from 9 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays for the month of June. 

Here's How

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Here's How is a cocktail bar and traditional American spot located in Uptown at 1780 Telegraph Ave.

This new restaurant offers menu items like Peruvian-style ceviche, crispy chicken sandwiches, red curry beef jerky and more. There's a diverse cocktail list as well, including canned cocktails made in-house. 

With a five-star rating out of 16 reviews on Yelp, Here's How has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Zita M. wrote, "Looks like another bar/lounge from the outside until you taste the drinks and food. Definitely beyond my expectations. The kitchen is open until midnight, and how nice it is for a change that a late-night eatery offers quality meals instead of cheap bar food. The drinks were also well crafted and delicious."

Here's How is open from 4 p.m.–midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 4 p.m.–1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Town Square Eats

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Town Square Eats is a traditional American spot located at 206 Broadway in the Jack London District. It is located within the Crooked City Cider Taproom. 

The restaurant offers bar fare with a twist, with items like truffle potato chips, Sicilian-style pizza, an onion dip Impossible burger and more. According to its website, the four co-owners — Chefs Rob Lam, Helen Chandra and James and Lea Yu — have over 50 years of combined experience in the restaurant industry 

With a five-star Yelp rating out of 24 reviews on Yelp, Town Square Eats has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Joshua J., who was one of the first users to visit Town Square Eats on April 23, wrote, "Prepare to be blown away and introduced to something new in Oakland. Get some food, grab a cider and relax in the taproom or on the patio."

Town Square Eats is open from 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.


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