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Local Restaurants
Want to grab a bite to eat before the show? There are an abundance of tasty restaurant options near the Paramount.
alaMar Kitchen & Bar
100 Grand AvenueOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-907-7555
Seafood... and more!
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-568-2739 (Ext. 40)
Brewery and Wood-fired Pizza
Gold Palm / Moonglow
1900 Telegraph AvenueOakland, California 94612
Pakistani-inspired small plates, creative cocktails and private speakeasy
Gregory's Underground Bakery
285 23rd StreetOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-272-9722
Legendary Gourmet Desserts
Haus of Chefs
410 21st StreetOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-224-5385
A rotating menu curated by local chefs paired with craft cocktails
Izakaya Shodai
2022 Telegraph AvenueOakland, California 94612
Modern Izakaya with curated bites and premium sake
Lovely's Burgers / Two Pitchers Brewing
2344 Webster StreetOakland, California 94612
Classic neighborhood burger joint, beer garden and taproom
Lucuma Kitchen & Bar
1700 Franklin StreetOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-607-8110
Traditional Peruvian cuisine with California flair
Miharu Ice Cream
1951 Telegraph AvenueOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-922-8385
Ice cream with internationally inspired flavors
Shawarmaji
2100 Franklin StreetOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-397-9817
Jordan-Style Street Food and Shawarmas
Todos Cantina + Cocina
2315 Valdez StreetOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-808-5584
A Mexican Cantina
TrueBurger
146 Grand AvenueOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-208-5678
Burgers Done Right, Fries & Milkshakes
Xolo Taqueria
1916 Telegraph AvenueOakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-986-0151
Modern Mexican Fare
Yonsei Handrolls
1738 Telegraph AvenueOakland, California 94612
Open-faced Japanese Sushi Handrolls