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Oakland's 3 best spots to spend big on French fare

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Published on October 03, 2019
Oakland's 3 best spots to spend big on French fareÀ Côté Restaurant | Photo: Arthur K./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for French fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end French restaurants around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. À Côté Restaurant

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Topping the list is À Côté Restaurant. Located at 5478 College Ave. (between Lawton and Taft avenues) in Rockridge, it's the most popular high-end French restaurant in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 1,303 reviews on Yelp. Menu items are paired with a curated selection of more than 40 wines by the glass. (Bottled wine is also available.) 

2. Perle Wine Bar

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Next up is Montclair Business's Perle Wine Bar, at 2058 Mountain Blvd. (between La Salle Avenue and Medau Place). With 4.5 stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar, French and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Entrees include champignon ragout and poulet roti. 

3. The Wolf

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Last but not least is The Wolf, at 3853 Piedmont Ave. (between Rio Vista Avenue and Montell Street). It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brasserie, French and New American spot four stars out of 265 reviews. According to its website, the upscale eatery specializes in "French-forward California cuisine," featuring creative twists on brasserie dishes and such ingredients as coq au vin and escargot. 


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