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(510) 835-5585
827 Washington St
(Eighth Street)
Oakland,
CA
94607
37.8009
-122.2749
Neighborhoods: Old City, Downtown Oakland
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-11pm
Sat 5-11pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 10.14.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Dancing, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Historic Setting, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
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What People Are Saying About Levende East
Featured Review
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Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- Happy Hour specials, Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm, include $5 cocktails, $2 pilsner drafts and $2 off glasses of wine.
- Where to Sit:
- For a quiet meal, request a seat in the corner or outside. Tables and booths next to the bar can be a tight squeeze.
- The Extras:
- Sign up to be on the restaurant's e-mail list to get advance notice of upcoming events, musical guests and more.
03/02/10
The Media Should Report Good News About Oakland
by ChelleintheBay , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
All we hear about beautiful Oakland is all the murders. But for those that venture out into the revitalized streets of Oakland we find places like Levende East. This wonderful restaurant really surprised me when it came to food, music & atmosphere. Oakland is not full of thugs. You will find professional, laid back folks in there. It has become one of our "places to meet" spots for most of my friends. They keep a classic menu, but are not afraid to try new things. I would recommend the mini burgers,(lamb or tuna)as well as, the some of the best mac and cheese I've had in a restaurant. Need music? Some nights there is a live DJ. If you feel the urge to dance, no one will stop you. As for their bar, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the damrak basil gimlet when made correctly.(had to send it back twice, cuz one bartender was clueless) Other than that, it usually is a relaxing night out in Oakland.
- Pros: Bacon & Sage Mac n Cheese
- Cons: Service can be sloooooooow on busy nights
01/28/10
The owner is not very nice
by rcoven at Citysearch
Food was just OK. I left my Credit card at the restuarant by mistake (they didn't put in the check folio) and the owner was a total Jerk about it, never called me back and gave me some lame story that she could not mail my credit card back to me (I live an hour away) because she was "afraid of going to jail". I offered to fax or email the credit card statement, my photo ID and anything else she wanted me to sign proving my identity. The owner accused me of hatching some elaborate scam to steal my own identity and said I would have to pick it up in person or get a new one. She ended up hanging the phone up on me and now I have no credit card to use on my vacation in 2 days. Please don't bother wasting your time or money on this place; from what I can gather, it is run by unhappy pretentious jerks who don't care a thing about customer service or your satisfaction.
- Pros: OK food
- Cons: Really nasty owner, snooty hostess, bad customer experience
01/24/10
great sound on wed. night
by pam g at Citysearch
The live, and good music, without a cover, made the trip from SF to Oaklnd worth the trouble.The chicken was tasty, with sides of vegetables made a meal large enough not to have to buy extra sides. Our waitress was a treat. Most of all, we enjoyed the atmosphere with enough room to really appreciate the music.
- Pros: the music by T-Wrex was excellent, service good, food too
- Cons: some patrons talked too much during the music
