Sammy's Guidebook
Neighborhood Restaurants
Hi there, here are my favourite neighborhood restaurants and beyond
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveGrand Lake Kitchen - Dimond
2042 MacArthur BlvdBanana Blossom
2353 East 12th StreetBellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park BlvdMarzano Restaurant And Bar
4214 Park BoulevardReem's California
1419 34th AveNyum Bai
3340 E 12th StDan Sung Sa Restaurant
2775 Telegraph Ave
Spices 3 Restaurants
370-372 12th StQi Dumpling Lounge
3300 Grand AveTu Tai 3
2141 MacArthur BlvdThe best pho around...great for lunch
Grocery stores
In case you need them
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdSavemore Market
4219 Park BlvdSafeway
3550 Fruitvale AveNature
We are really close to the woods here. Take advantage of it!
Dimond park
3860 Hanly RdYou have to climb the stairs to the top, the view is stunning
214 locals recommend
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdYou have to climb the stairs to the top, the view is stunning
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadChabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdMorcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StLake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardEntertainment around town
A few places to laugh and dance that are relatively close by
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveThe Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand Ave
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveFox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveParamount Theatre
2025 BroadwayMake Westing
1741 Telegraph AveBay Grape
376 Grand AveShopping
For great clothes, keepsakes and souvenirs
maribel
3251 Lakeshore AveOaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveAlyce on Grand
3231 Grand AveBrother & Sisters Flower Shop
3265 Grand AveOaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveGood Neighbor
4200 Piedmont AveDefinitely not contractor, don’t know why it says that on Google. Moustapha, the owner is lovely and he will make you Moroccan mint tea 🍵
SAHARA Import- Moroccan Home Decor
3953 Piedmont AveDefinitely not contractor, don’t know why it says that on Google. Moustapha, the owner is lovely and he will make you Moroccan mint tea 🍵
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
3742 Grand AveAli Golden
482 49th StStandard & Strange
5010 Telegraph AveCoffee fix
Cafes around the neighborhood
Hive
2139 MacArthur Blvd