Grand Tavern - Oakland

This is such a fun spot to relax and enjoy time with friends! The atmosphere is just right for a casual hangout. The food was excellent; we tried all the small plates, and they were all delicious—especially the eggplant and potato chips. To top it all off, the bread pudding at the end of the night was the perfect finishing touch!

This place is incredibly inviting and perfect for hanging out! There are various areas, rooms, and atmospheres to enjoy. I absolutely love it! The food and drinks are fantastic!

We went for brunch and the staff was incredibly friendly. There was no wait for a table, which was a nice surprise. The food was outstanding—especially the short rib hash special, which came topped with two perfectly poached eggs. We also tried the French toast, and it was just as delicious. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite or a relaxing drink. I'll definitely be returning!

Fun pub with great food, lively atmosphere and cozy feeling. Lots of character to the building and seating and covered/heated outdoor seating. Service was friendly and attentive, drinks on point( cocktails and beer).

Lots of veggie options in this English-style pub 5/5 green stars This first visit to the Grand Tavern was not planned but worked out pretty well – a 4-star experience. It was a little chilly so we skipped the deck and went upstairs to their main room. The bar area is has a nice local-pub feel to it with wooden beams and all that. It breaks this illusion with two big TV screens over the bar but I guess that’s a bonus for some punters – a chap at the bar was having a flight of mezcals while watching a game and seemed to be in heaven. No TV in the other spaces but they could do with a bit of a feng shui makeover – perhaps some large plants to provide a buffer between groups. Staff members were friendly and treated most of the customers in a very familiar, friendly way – it’s definitely a good spot for families and folk looking for a mellow familiar place Norm! . Was surprised at how many vegetarian and vegan offerings there were on the menu and quite a few are gluten-free too . We went with the Organic Quinoa Spinach Mushroom Burger with a side of fries $13 and a share plate of onion rings and fried pineapple $10 . Kind of a mistake to get so much fried food but it was all pretty tasty. The burger was clearly home-made and served on a nice soft brioche bun with a side of paprika fries. The onion rings and fried pineapple were also tasty and served with nice dipping sauces and their beer selection was small but well-chosen we had a Fort Point Westfalia and pot of chamomile tea . I think if they worked on their atmosphere a bit more they’d have a winning combination. I’m giving them 5/5 “green stars” for social and environmental impact, based on these reasons: •More than half of their menu items are vegetarian or vegan •They use some organic ingredients and mention these on the menu •For meat-eaters, they list some of the their sources, which are more humane e.g., Niman Ranch burger •Similarly for fish, they appear to have chosen sustainable seafood wild salmon and haddock •Desserts are made from organic ingredients from Bump City •Beer is locally-sourced •A simple cardboard box was provided for food to-go Overall, for pub-fare I thought they did a pretty good job as far as sustainability is concerned. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! greenstarsproject