Portal - Oakland (CA)

5 /5 Jeremias Ibanez: Had lunch here with my sister and we shared the steak and eggs which both were cooked to perfection! Came with a side of smashed home style potatoes which were crispy on outside and soft inside! Also had a side of the garlic knots which were okay but a good snack! Beer flights was affordable and perfect and pineapple mimosa was delicious! Would definitely be back. Also close to lake Merritt so beautiful for an afternoon or evening outing.

5 /5 kevin Bolden: Great food, excellent service. The Brussels sprouts are next level. Dont leave anything in your car. You will be adding a window to your meal cost.

5 /5 Artemis Huntsman: Beautiful view of Lake Merritt and good service! The food was nice, my only complaint was my waffle was really chewy and tough. Fried chicken was superb and I enjoyed the chile lime fries that were very crispy as well. $93 for 3 people including tax + tip

5 /5 Dudy Bar-Tal: We may have just found the best burgers in Oakland at Portal near Lake Merritt! Every bite was packed with flavor, and to top it off, the garlic fries and curry fries were absolutely incredible—easily some of the best weve ever had. But what truly made our visit special was the warm and welcoming experience from start to finish. The host set the tone with a friendly greeting, and the entire staff made us feel right at home. We cant wait to return! If youre a burger fan, do yourself a favor and don’t miss this spot. Highly recommended!

5 /5 Annika Johnson: Melvin and the owner were incredibly warm and thoughtful. Havent been on this side of the lake in a while, so felt like seeing old friends. Melvin delivered kind service, honest and fun to talk to. Got a great seat by the windows overlooking the lake. Cant beat the view! Coffee was hot and mimosas were tasty. Very much enjoyed my Benedict, opted for scrambled eggs instead of poached. Cant wait to come back!