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   beauxbilda

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Beautiful building, gorgeous decor, welcoming and diverse front of house staff. Delicious cocktails and delectable food

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   Gwen

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 12, 2022

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   Wonderful food, great service....chicken au jus excellent as is the Ceasar endive salad....can't go wrong with a beautiful stacked high hamburger and truffle fries. They serve a light refreshing non alcoholic complimentary cocktail before every meal, delightful!

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   LeslieD

   San Francisco

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on June 6, 2022

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   A great place to have dinner at 9:00 on a Sunday night after a Warriors game. Warm welcome, jazz trio, solicitous service and upscale pub food-meets-fine-dining, depending on where your mood takes you. Something for everyone. An unpretentious grownup place. Well done!

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   DamianS

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 5, 2022

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   Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic. Great place with a very cool aesthetic.

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   VeronicaB

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 5, 2022

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   My husband and I could not stop raving about the food. The chef made such thoughtful combinations using fresh herbs, cooking techniques and presentation. We shared the Petite menu and were able to try two starters, entrees and desserts and share them. The French onion soup was spectacular! Actually everything was. What a wonderful experience!

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   MelanieM

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 29, 2022

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   Possibly the best! Sauce with the chicken was divine!

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   Joan

   Sacramento

   20 reviews

   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2022

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   Pork chop was very good, chicken good but not great. Liked appetizers of steak tartare and mussels . Would have liked more pickled radish with the tartare but it was well prepared, mussels were very well prepared with just the right heat and intense flavors but did not overwhelm the dish. Would go again, not sure if there were tables away from the bar to aid conversation.

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   Anita

   San Francisco

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2022

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   We were delightfully surprised with our dining experience especially as we are moving into the building and contemplating some collabrative projects. The basic menu covered the usual suspects but their added menu really shined-it was more on the small plate offerings and we tasted them all-appealed to the all the senses. The selection was very representative, the ingredients were imaginative and well paired, the compositions were thoughfully crafted and the tastes were balanced-all in all-stellar. Kudos to the Chef and his TEAM!! Front of the house deserved and big shoutout. Our messages were answered promptly, we were seated per our quirky requests. Staff was friendly and attentive. They were obsessed with clean and crumb free tables-which I LOVED. Food was paced and dishes were cleared promptly-service was seamless. Clean and pleasingly appointed environment including the biggest handicapable stall I have ever seen. Definitely a neigborhood gem and special occasion celebrations featuring live music.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Caribbean

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Overall really amazing experience. Both drinks entrees tasted great. We went on Sunday with live Jazz. Very energetic but it can be a little loud at times

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    JodyC

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Impeccable food. Everything we had was delicious -- from the cocktails to the chopped salad, carrots (delicious!), lamb 3 ways -- and the piece de resistance, the sticky toffee pudding! The outdoor dining was in a bit of a wind tunnel, but it was my choice to sit out there. Could definitely have been accomodated indoors had I so chosen.

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    CalJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Nice time overall, but my flat-iron steak was riddled with gristle, and the quantity of potatoes was meager. Prices overall were at the top end for the level of service. Will not go back unless someone else is paying!

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    First time here and couldn’t say enough good things about the Tribune! Food and cocktails were great, and all of the staff were lovely.

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    CarolP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2022

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    Great dinner. Warm hospitable staff.I am looking forward to returning and hopefully sitting closer to the music. Think I'll return alone to just focus on the music and food. Is there music on other nights?

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    TravisR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

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    Tribune is a gem - easily the best new restaurant in the East Bay, if not the entire Bay Area! The food punches way above it's weight. Fine dining presentation and quality, but in a relaxed, smart and casual setting. Service is exceptional. Cocktails and wine list are on point. I've been twice and can't wait to go back soon. Highly, highly recommend.

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    PatrickD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2022

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    Enjoyed a wonderful dining experience at Tribune. Each course was exceptional. The service and atmosphere could not have been better. Already thinking of making a return trip. You will not be disappointed.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

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    Excellent food and service

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    KenS

    San Francisco

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

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    One of the best restaurants in the East Bay! Sophisticated and nuanced cooking. All dishes were memorable. We are fortunate to have such a great restaurant come onto the new dining scene in Oakland. The staff are personable and professional, complementing the food with excellent service. Make a reservation while you still can.

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    oaklandredhead

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    What a gem of a place. I am an Oakland resident and I was just thrilled to be there. The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars was because I felt like the soup Should’ve been warmer and my steak was a little bit tough. Flavors were fantastic.

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    CarlosM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2022

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    Great food. Great ambiance. Even greater service! Definitely a must try.

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    DylanJ

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

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    My partner and I both got the Petit Menu prefixe meals and really enjoyed them. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. The service was excellent as well. I came away feeling like it was just the right amount of food for me too, which is a great mark of a thoughtful menu design.

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    KathyU

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

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    Food great. Service wonderful. However, won't go back because it was so noisy spouse and I couldn't talk.

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    AviS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

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    The food was just average. The pork chop was overcooked, although a huge piece. But it was accompanied by the most skimpy amount of veggies and puréed carb. My sisters steak was very highly brined, so was tender and salty. And served with mushrooms (which included TWO tiny pieces of mushroom). I don’t know, quality just didn’t seem up to par for price. Excellent waitstaff.

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    JohnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2022

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    Very cool place. Live jazz, great food and great service. Perfect!

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    ChristineW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

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    Wonderful food, service and atmosphere!! Will absolutely be going back for more.

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    StevenH

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

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    "New American" take on traditional dishes surprising and tasty for the most part.

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    Reko

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

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    We enjoyed our dinner - the food was very good and attractively plated. The staff was very personable and helpful. Tables were comfortably spaced and the signature cocktails were tasty. The restaurant has transitioned to a more upscale vibe and it is a nice change!!

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    sam33r

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

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    I went here on a date and we had the Curried Mussels, Cesar Salad. Chopped Salad and Chocolate Mousse. The mussels were fresh and juicy but the flavor was missing something - not really well balanced. The chopped salad didn’t have a good balance of blue cheese to other flavors. It really needs a bit like walnuts. The Caesar was fine - I would have added a couple sardines and croutons. The chocolate mousse was delicious. Overall a paint by numbers flavor experience on the salads. Perhaps the prix fixe menu is more interesting or other dishes - I would try this place again but not the salads. They were SUPER attentive and the waitstaff. The ambience was alright - the jazz musicians a nice touch but their style didn’t really resonate with me that night. The decor lacked the nuanced finishing touches and felt sparse or low budget. My date liked it well enough.

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    Bear43

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

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    Our first time dining at Tribune and we were very pleased with the food, drinks, service, atmosphere, and overall experience. The menu may offer limited options but we enjoyed our selections.

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    Matthis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

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    Chef Omri is so personable and thinks about all the little details! Food is impeccable and changes seasonally — a must go in oakland

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    EricE

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

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    Great cocktails and food. The space is beautiful, and the service was friendly. Will definitely go back.

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    JoAnnJohnD

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

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    As good if not better than when we went in January 2022.. You must have the Coconut Red Curry Mussels, Endive Caesar Salad and Cavatelli with mushrooms!!! Two outstanding desserts- The Sticky Toffee Cake & Homemade Ice Cream The Chocolate Mousee..

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    Andrea

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2022

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    The food was excellent and thoughtfully prepared, however wait times in between courses were noticeably long. The staff were kind and attentive but informal - I did not feel the FOH standard of service aligned with the quality of food coming from the BOH. The wine and beverage list was very uninspired and I felt the restaurant could benefit from a beverage director. Ultimately I would recommend Tribune and am happy to see such high quality food available in Oakland, however it's unfortunate that I still have to go to the city if I want to be impressed by high standards of hospitality.

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    ChrisP

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2022

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    Great place!

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    JaneC

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

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    Wonderful server helped make our evening great. Loved the giant chopped salad, potato/leek soup and Brussels sprouts. Tables are spread farther apart than in the Before Times, which is great for health/safety, but noise level is still a bit higher than I'd like. This is a wonderful venue, and an important part of Oakland's history.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

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    It seemed pricey for what you got. I was expecting a more unique experience with a more elevated dish.

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    StuG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

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    My wife and I had been looking forward to dining here and overall they did not disappoint. We were happy with the experience - namely the food and service - and plan on going back. We ordered the caesar salad, duck liver mousse (special), pork chop, and fish (black cod). For drinks we got the Lover's Lane and Alameda Almond. Food: Really enjoyed the caesar salad. We split it. It was a little small for two but ultimately were glad that we had more room for the entrees. The duck liver mousse was rich and had a nice balance of sweet and savory, as it came with a pomegranate jelly (or something). The pork chop and black cod were simply fantastic. Perfectly cooked and great flavor. The pork chop had some kind of jus sauce that was nice, but you didn't even need it. Drinks: Lover's Lane and Alameda Almond we very nice. Not too sweet. We were a little disappointed with the amount of drink per serving. Service: Friendly, attentive, and helpful. I should note that we did have the benefit of eating on the early side (6:30-8pm) and they weren't very busy. Atmosphere (sat inside, past the bar): Stayed inside because we wanted something more intimate, but we walked past the heat lamps for the outdoor dining and it felt like they were working very well. My wife thought it was too dark in our section and she's obviously always right. Outside from the lighting, there wasn't anything that stood out either way.

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    JuanO

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2022

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    Fish didn’t smell fresh. Pasta was hard. Truffle fries were very good

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    RonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2022

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    Great service and food was superb. I would definitely go back to this restaurant.

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    ahjuarez

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2022

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    Tribune is a beautiful historic downtown Oakland dining experience. The dining room is classic but modern and the team running Tribune pays close attention to every detail. There is live jazz on Sunday nights that draws a diverse, trendy, artistic, crowd. It is a quintessential Oakland experience. I can't wait to go back.

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    MoSpills

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

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    Date night here was perfect. We were sitting in a little alcove just for the two of us. The service was excellent. We heard that the staff had all been trained at fine dining restaurants and they want to recreate that level of service in a more trendy,casual environment. Tasty food! Great drinks! We will be back.

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