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Flora Restaurant & Bar
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant, Burger Joint, and Lounge$$$$
Uptown, Oakland
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Douglass L.October 14, 2014Flora's atmosphere's intimate & boast an amazing drink arsenal. Look for the bartender w/the beard that'll give the duck dynasty crew a run for their money & has a repertoire of bitters. #goodfood
Ended up here after becoming an American? Grab a sit at the bar, get a burger (sticking your American flag on it optional), a shot of Maker's Mark and a bottle of Liberty Ale. Welcome to America!
Adrian PhillipsOctober 31, 2015Good for a late night bite as they have a limited bar menu. The burger was so perfectly cooked and the fries were thick and plentiful. They make a killer margarita on the rocks.
Angelica ColemanJuly 7, 2016The brunch here is delicious and underrated. Get the seasonal fruit bowl and some chicken and waffles, you won't be sad.- Flora has the best everything that I've tasted... The drinks were yummy and the food awesome ... .. Patrons book a window seat or bring enough people to occupy a booth. It gets loud
- Douglass L.October 14, 2014Th halibut was amazing. Notes of subtle flavor and various levels of love was put into this dish.
My favorite all-purpose Oakland restaurant. Great cocktails. Great burger. Great brunch. Nice Art Deco decor. Not too fancy.
Troy FlintSeptember 27, 2015If you're a tequila fan, Carter Beats the Devil is one of the finest tequila cocktails you'll find.
Selected as one of the 2012 Bay Area's Top 100 Bars by the SF Chronicle, in the Cocktail Masters category.
Enjoyed the Country Fried Cornish Game Hen, Pork Chop, Caramel Pudding w/ Sea Salt, & Cocktails. It was out of this world good! Going back to try the Fried Chicken & Bacon Waffle Brunch item.
Felix SargentAugust 6, 2014Everything is great. Try a Carter beats the devil. It's a cocktail named after a book set in Oakland, and is featured on the main wall.
Andreea NAugust 20, 2017Good food, great cocktails, some vegetarian options always available. Leave room for desert!
Flora is the new restaurant that feels like it's been around forever. The service is perfect, the food is inventive without being weird, the cocktails are classic, and the vibe is strictly East Bay Ch Read more
Leslie HenthornMay 5, 2011The caramel fleur de sel pudding. Amazing! And the burger was fantastic. I had the tuna small plate and it was surprising flavorful and light! Love flora always a great place!
Byron WilkesApril 18, 2016Highly recommend the Salty Dog cocktail, deviled eggs, and shrimp & polenta. All strong choices!
Fernanda AlvesNovember 15, 2014Very romantic and a little bit fancy restaurant! The food was very good, but nothing really special!
David LounsburyMarch 17, 2018Overdoes the local vibe at the expense of food. The often-recommended burgers were unevenly cooked for two in our party, and the rabbit dish for another was significantly overcooked and dry.
Dave ZissouNovember 29, 2012Really good buttermilk fried chicken, but I also like going to this place before a show at the fox, great service, thanks!
Tania MartinezJuly 2, 2016Try the chicharrones!!!! The food is delicious and their cocktails are very creative.
Gilt CityMay 20, 2011On June 6, head here to enjoy an exclusive off-menu, three-course meal; paired wines; a mouth-watering amuse bouche; and ...Häagen-Dazs, thrown somewhere in the mix.
Jodie SteinbergFebruary 16, 2015The food was really good and the ambiance was nice but the service was a little slow. Make a reservation. They fill up.
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012This pioneering spot is an ideal place for cocktails and a snack, such as the house-ground burger, charcuterie or steak tartare.
Sam KaufmanNovember 15, 2011Start with a Bulldog Smash at the bar (operative word: smash) and finish with the caramel pudding dusted with sea salt. Trust.
Dan RosenbaumSeptember 22, 2013Go here for brunch and get the BLTA. Comes with Pork Belly instead of bacon.
My "go to" restaurant in the neighborhood. Good food and best cocktails in Oaktown.- Love love love the fried chicken... And don't forget to order donuts!
Phil is the best bartender in Oakland, IMHO. Tell him your taste and let him take care of you.
You have to get the donuts if you're here for brunch. They're perfect.- Rum & Honey is an awesome cocktail. And you ought to try their burger!
- Really loving The Peddlar cocktail, made with Ransom Old Tom gin, Cynar, Carpano Antica vermouth, up.
- D Ki KatoFebruary 25, 2012Try the Charcuterie plate - Plate #2 good, but not like plate #1. Stay tuned.
When you walk in, immediately ask for a table and not bar seating for dining.
Jamie RocheJanuary 28, 2011Caramel pudding. So good it'l make you want to cry. Says Tom Schnetz - owner/chef
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Located in the beautifully ornate Oakland Floral Depot building, Flora offers house-crafted cocktails to complement our variations on classic American fare.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Fri
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
(510) 286-0100
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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