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Spend big on New American eats at these top Oakland eateries

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Published on September 25, 2019
Spend big on New American eats at these top Oakland eateriesWood Tavern | Photo: Greg R./Yelp

Looking for a tasty New American meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Wood Tavern

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Topping the list is Wood Tavern. Located at 6317 College Ave. in Rockridge, it is the most popular high-end New American restaurant in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,916 reviews on Yelp. Try the russet potato gnocchi with brown butter and pecorino cheese, or the pan-roasted lamb loin chops with an eggplant black garlic puree. 

2. Commis

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Next up is Piedmont Avenue's Commis, situated at 3859 Piedmont Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 986 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. The restaurant offers a rotating eight-course meal with paired beverages. 

3. Homestead

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Homestead, located at 4029 Piedmont Ave. (between Glen Avenue and 40th Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy New American spot four stars out of 434 reviews. On the menu, look for the braised lamb with fried gnocchi, the grilled duck with fava beans and apricots and the seared halibut with asparagus. 

4. The Wolf

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Finally, The Wolf, a brasserie, New American and French spot, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 264 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3853 Piedmont Ave. to see for yourself. Try the grilled ribeye steak with cranberry beans and whipped bone marrow, or the wild lobster mushroom risotto with sun gold tomatoes. 


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