Almond and Oak

I was looking for a fancy place for a girls brunch on a Saturday and chose Almond and Oak because I figured we could go kill time at the farmers market across the street if the wait was too long. We arrive around 11:30am and luckily a table for 2 was only a 20 minute wait. So we put our name down and walked around the neighboring shops before deciding to go to the flower shop right next door. We had just finished purchasing a potted plant and some scented shower steamers when I got the text that our table was ready. The hostess sat us at a hightop communal table in the main dining room, which has a rustic warehouse feel and lots of natural light. We started with an Arnold Palmer and a fancy mocktail. Drooling over all the delicious menu options, we decided to share a few dishes between the two of us. We ordered the skillet cornbread, the baked French toast, and a scrumptious quiche. The food came out quickly and everything was so good that my date decided to order a second quiche to take home to her man. The service was attentive, the noise level was mid range, and the overall vibe was hip but not pretentious. We would definitely eat here again, and based on the dishes we saw at neighboring tables, we plan to try the eggs benedict and their sandwiches next time.

Incredible food and perfect atmosphere for a date night in Oakland. Loved the wood fire grilling food and the meals were amazing. Had a burger and a steak, both were excellent

Everything I had was high quality and not overpowering flavor. I was wearing a Grizzly Man T-shirt and the bartender recognized it, meaning that the staff here must have top quality film taste. A unique prosciutto and broccoli Benedict, and Shrimp + Grits made for a great brunch with some corn bread.

First time here from the city and absolutely loved it! We dined for Sunday brunch and it was exceptional. The food was on point, the space was perfect and the service was incredible. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. Josh, the bartender made a cosmo that was modern and better than expected. We'll be back often!

Fantastic brunch spot for Sunday afternoons. Greta atmosphere and service. Very down home and earthy. Well designed too with a menu to match. Not pictured were the beignets which my neighbor friend at the bar just gave me a piece of, freaking fantastic.