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Cato's Ale House
Gastropub and Beer Bar$$$$
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
"Burgers and trivia are the best!"(5 Tips)
"Good food & beer list, friendly staff"(5 Tips)
"substitute catatoes for salad with the mac n cheez..."(2 Tips)
"Great selection of beers on tap."(4 Tips)
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Heath McAApril 12, 2016The Charles Wheal Band plays amazing R&B from 6-9pm some Wednesday & Thursday nights. The house specials are always good. And the bartenders are always fast and friendly!Upvoted Jan 12
Drink some cool brews and enjoy the vegan bahn mi. They have a large collection of beers and live music.
Jennifer PoreJune 1, 2018They have some vegan options! The impossible burger ( a little over cooked) and a tofu bahn mi sandwich.
Upvoted Dec 4, 2024
Marta TapperoSeptember 8, 2018Good beer. They have Pliny. Food is ok. Price is fair. Ask for the special of the day, usually better. Sweet Potato fries were great.
Emmy AliceApril 22, 2013They have karaoke on Saturday nights. It's not hopping, but it's a fun time for a group of friends. Drink Sea Dog Blueberry Ale--sweet and refreshing like a wild Maine blueberry!
WhiskyAvengerAugust 12, 2019Fantastic beer and food options. If I lived in Oakland or the east bay ,I’d be here all the time.
Pretty awesome beer collection, will have live bands and trivia nites.
Marah LaurieMarch 13, 2015Love this place! Perfect unpretentious neighborhood bar--they also have trivia Monday nights!
Brendan GetzellOctober 18, 2013Bring some table games (bananagrams for example), get a beer from their extensive list, and get the Obama sandwich. No really.
lots of rare beers on tap, try poppy jasper amber, jc flyer IPA; good food too!
Libby Lee-EganNovember 7, 2013Don't wait at your table like a chump for service. Things are pretty self serve here: get a menu, get drinks at the bar and food at the kitchen.
Great specials, artisan food, craft beers, and low key atmosphere.
The food here has never been bad but it's markedly improved in the past year. A+ pub grub 9/10 times.
The catatoes are no longer on the menu, but they are still available as a secret, off-menu option.
The bar manager went to wine school, so don't be afraid to bring to try their wine selection :)
Em KloosOctober 2, 2013The portobello 'burger' was delicious. The apple bread pudding was kinda bland.
Recommended: artichoke pizza, turkey burger. I've been ordering these for years when my band plays here.
- Trivia night! Win the music round OR the whole thing? Get a free pitcher. Any beer.
Lauren WollMarch 17, 2012If you've just been poked and prodded at Kaiser, this is the medicine you need.
Every neighborhood should have a Cato's. Go. Bring friends and family.
Grab a table as soon as you see it, especially on a busy night
These folks are unfortunately serious about their trivia.
- This placed is packed to the rafters tonight and we're laying down the music loud until 9
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Craft Beer Bar and Restaurant - World class beer and daily house-made specials. Family friendly, free live music, trivia, and HD televisions.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(510) 655-3349
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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