Here are 10 restaurants that still have spots available for their New Year's Eve dinner.

Make this the first Noel you didn't end up cleaning the kitchen.

Izzy's Steak & Chop House recently closed, but Bocanova found a new Uptown location.

Many Oakland cheese lovers will have a bleu Christmas.

The much anticipated restaurant is open, but only on weekends.

A popular cheese shop was set to change hands, but the building had structural problems.

Hotly anticipated Hawking Bird is "more than ready to open," but still needs final permits, said our tipster.

There are no direct flights from Oakland to Laos, Vietnam or Thailand, so we found some less expensive options.

Next spring, brewer Dana Bushouse is opening Oakland's first cider house.

All-veggie pizzeria opens, phở spot bids farewell, holiday-themed ice cream and other 510 food news.

On the menu, look for dishes like miso brown butter toast with a choice of toppings like sardines and bonito flakes, mushrooms and nori, and pulled pork and kimchi.

Give your kitchen a rest and enjoy the holiday meal in a local eatery.

The eatery offers a range of organic and vegetarian options in three Bay Area locations.