Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

1. Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant

8.6
2442A Webster St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Central Oakland · 160 tips and reviews

George K.George Kelly: At the bar? Order a basket of French fries, or see if the Brussels sprouts in brown butter are available. Then fire up Shazam! and train-spot whatever song the DJ is spinning. Read more.

Craig V.Craig Villamor: Fried chicken & cornbread! Brussels sprouts in brown butter. A bit of a scene, but fun. LOUD!!

Michelle A.Michelle Alexandria: Calamari is great to share (avoid eating the peppers unless you like spicy). Fried chicken and the po'boy crab sandwich are a must try!

Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

2. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews

Kat C.Kat Corliss: Their beignets give most a run for their money -- way better than Brenda's. And my god, the waffle with brown butter and apple cider sauce!

Marta T.Marta Tappero: The waffles The Waffles The waffles. The chicken is ok. I had the granola and it was delicious as well. Great spot!

Mikeal R.Mikeal Rogers: believe the hype, fried chicken and waffles

Parlour Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

3. Parlour Restaurant

8.0
357 19th St (at Webster St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Oaksterdam · 9 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Cocktails are awesome and pastas are handmade heaven.

Ryan B.Ryan Block: Italian food. Dates. Nice lighting.

Keith W.Keith Wilson: The octopus salad appetizer is just wow... Great food here, nice selection of drinks, and a simple clean decor.

Bellanico is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

4. Bellanico

8.5
4238 Park Blvd (btwn Glenfield and Wellington), Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Glenview · 21 tips and reviews

Joel B.Joel Bernier: Absolutely concur with Ruth S.! The goat cheese cheesecake is unreal. Another must-do is grabbing a bicicletta with a delicious brunch offering like a frittata or eggs florentine. Enjoy!

Amelia M.Amelia Mani: Everything was awesome, especially the burrata and the duck.

Marissa C.Marissa Coughlin: Brunch is excellent - donuts and the hash are killer. Never a wait!

Market Hall Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

5. Market Hall Bakery

8.5
5655 College Ave (in Rockridge Market Hall), Oakland, CA
Bakery · North Oakland · 15 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Colaco: Unbelievable selection of pastas, fish and cheeses. Great place for coffee and did i mention the morning bun

Mamie L.Mamie Lai: Seeds and cheese are delicious!

Harold H.Harold Hoffman: The pavlovas are a nice and light fruit dessert

A16 is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

6. A16

8.3
5356 College Ave (btwn Bryant & Manila), Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Rockridge · 29 tips and reviews

SherryJoonSherryJoon: Food & service were great. I loved the fried dough pizza ..delish! Try all the desserts. You can't go run.

Debbie L.Debbie Lee: fried dough pizza (need I say more?) with added pancetta and fried egg is a serious must! these people are pros :)

Liliana V.Liliana Villanueva: The pizzas have a nice little surprise at the end

Blackwater Station is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

7. Blackwater Station

4901 Telegraph Ave (49th), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Temescal · 8 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason Martin: The craft cocktails were excellent and the level of service and attention was also superb.

Marshall S.Marshall St. Clair: Smoked ham sandwich at Cracked inside Backwater Station

Asher Y.Asher Yanich: Cocktails and hamburger

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

8. The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

8.7
201 Washington St (at 2nd St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Jack London Square · 38 tips and reviews

dan t.dan tamura: Used to be a brothel in the late 1800s. Now you can grab a nice Sunday brunch there!

DreDre: Ask for Joe!!

Gre' W.Gre' Wallace: Lovely olives with the bread. I'm a sucker for black cherry stuff too.

Wood Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

9. Wood Tavern

8.1
6317 College Ave (btw Alcatraz & 63rd), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · North Oakland · 70 tips and reviews

Suejin K.Suejin Kim: Crispy pork belly- the summer version includes salty, spicy watermelon. I'm coming back here for the winter version. The duck is fantastic as well.

alexis m.alexis milana: Crispy. Pork. Belly. You need know nothing more.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Grab a seat at the concrete chef’s counter if you are a fan of close up cooking and how butter is supposed to be used; over, and over, and over again. - Inspector

Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

10. Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

1915 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Laurea d.Laurea de Ocampo: This place is delicious and interesting but hearty and not precious. Start with a cocktail, share everything & get wine with the mains. Leave room for dessert. Reserve a table a few days in advance.

Joey C.Joey Combs: Really good ice cubes here

NanetteNanette: Skip the chicken and go for the delicious, über juicy burger.

Meritage is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

11. Meritage

41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Jonathan S.Jonathan Stull: Brunch is fantastic. Omelettes and waffles v good. Drip coffee, oddly, is horrible. Maybe go for a cappuccino if you need caffeine.

Lisa d.Lisa deBruin: (Breakfast+mimosas)View =Heaven

DD: Cheese board

Camino is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

12. Camino

3917 Grand Ave (at Boulevard Way), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Grand Lake · 51 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica Smith: Baked oysters with fennel were amazing. Really good cocktails with Amaris as well! Nice atmosphere for upscale oakland dining, good service

SFGateSFGate: Moist, coarse crumbed Tunisian orange cake ($9) defied its simple presentation, with clear, intense flavors. Read more.

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Visit for brunch on Saturday or Sunday, when Camino serves bread cooked over a wood fire. Read more.

Desco is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

13. Desco

499 9th St, Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Old Oakland · 25 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Case: Delicious! The pizza is TDF, the pappardelle phenom, the osso bucco delish. I love it all, can you tell?

Amanda S.Amanda S: The calamari salad is amazing!

LaMecia B.LaMecia Butler: Polipetti salad-crispy octopus, tomatoes and arugula

Filippos is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

14. Filippos

5400 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Rockridge · 11 tips and reviews

Karin H.Karin Herrick: The bolognese is kinda yucky-tastes like ketchup. Get the creamy pesto or the gorgonzola sauce instead...delicious!!

Grant S.Grant Shellen: Under new ownership as of June 2017! Revamped menu is great. Everything we tried was simple and tasty.

Aneilia M.Aneilia McDermott: Always crowded with families - food is good. Nice patio dining available.

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Brown Butter in Oakland.

15. The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

7.4
1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Oakland · 87 tips and reviews

Frank K.Frank Kim: The ceviche and clam starters were delicious, oysters are great here, and the halibut entree was excellent. Love the lake view balcony in back, and the oyster stout is a plus here too.

jemal d.jemal diamond: View the lake!

Kurt J.Kurt Johnson: Omg taco Tuesdays on the water in the sun!? I'm dying. I'm dead.