2. Brown Sugar Kitchen
2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews
Cec Level: Waffles are great, but try the gumbo when you get a chance too.
Lateah Beal: Friendly staff but this place is super overrated...we ordered the chicken & waffles along with shrimp gumbo. Id give this place a 4/10.. My taste bud deprived boyfriend thought the chicken was great
zippy: Gumbo comes out quickly, even on busy days, and is delicious
5. Rio California
8.7
1233 Preservation Park Way (at 13th St), Oakland, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Old Oakland · 16 tips and reviews
Justin Sullivan: Huge portions. A friendly staff. A great setting on the deck in the shade in Preservation Park. Get there between 11:30 and 12 ahead of the lunch rush.
Kurt Johnson: Jerk chicken is definitely a staple, but if you see coxinhas on the menu, get 'em! They're a rare occurrence and they're delicioussss
Kul Wadhwa: Great food at a great price. They have Brasilian and Caribbean dishes such as Coxinhas and Jerk Chicken, which were both fantastic. Go when the weather is nice and sit outside on the patio
7. Picán
2295 Broadway (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Oakland · 76 tips and reviews
Marian Elbert: Shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and the bourbon tart. Do it!
SFGate: Cocktails are a strength in this southern style restaurant. Stop by after work tonight and take the edge off of your day with a margarita made with bourbon. Read more.
Brian Killen: Fried chicken os off the hook.