Levende East
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 835-5585
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Eighth Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-11pm, Sat 5-11pm
Message from Levende East
an exciting new arrival in beautiful & historic Old Oakland
- Fusion cuisine
- lounge
- group dining
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Editorial Review for Levende East – by Patricia-Anne Tom
The Scene
A DJ spinning away, gallery-sized wall art, and comfy, brown leather and suede seating provide a sensual setting for those seeking to let loose a little after a hectic day in the East Bay. Servers are happy to help suggest a cocktail or two. While the restaurant is seemingly large and close table placement allows for maximum seating, reservations are nearly mandatory.
The Food
The fare is as luxurious as the decor, despite the small plate size, with favorites like foie gras with figs and grilled lobster tail standing out. Palates are sure to be pleased with dishes that span the globe, from guava babyback ribs to Tuscan pasta primavera. Drink options include more then 100 wine selections, 30 types of tequilas and an assortment of handcrafted cocktails. Boogie Brunch, a famous Sunday occurrence at the San Francisco Levende, is available at this location on Saturdays.
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Insider Tips
When to GoHappy Hour specials, Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm, include $5 cocktails, $2 pilsner drafts and $2 off glasses of wine.
Where to SitFor a quiet meal, request a seat in the corner or outside. Tables and booths next to the bar can be a tight squeeze.
The ExtrasSign up to be on the restaurant's e-mail list to get advance notice of upcoming events, musical guests and more.
User Reviews for Levende East
02/12/2008 Posted by MrsCJ
I recently had a birthday celebration at Levende East - I was promised the larger portion of the restaurant for my guests. Upon my arrival most of my guests were seated in the bar area. I was told that a portion of the area promised to me had been reserved for another party (who never arrived). When they served my birthday cake - it was sliced and placed on napkins w/ no utensils - I had to go to the manager - who then had the cake (still on napkins) placed on plates. Some of my guests said they felt unwelcome - my DJ mentioned they were very inconsiderate of him as well. When I contacted the manager via email - I received no response, no apology, nothing. Beautiful venue, drinks so-so, no customer service - very disappointed.
02/02/2008 Posted by brendawyatt
My friends that I hadn’t seen in 6 months decided to meet at Levende's to catch up. We arrived at our 5pm resv. The restaurant was completely empty. After 30 minutes of chatting over our drinks, the waiter told us that we needed to order and that we could not sit at our seat all night. We advised that the restaurant was completely empty. He said continued to verbally harass us about and virtually ruined our evening. We spoke to the owner who gave us unsympathetic apology. I wouldn't recommend this restautrant. I have never experienced such rude staff.
