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bar - Sobre Mesa, Oakland, CA

Sobre Mesa

4.7
4.7
102 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Created by highly acclaimed Top Chef Season 18 Contestant and "2020 Chefs to Watch" Chef Nelson German, Sobre Mesa is a chef-driven Afro-Latin cocktail lounge in Oakland featuring lively Latin music, lush surroundings and tropical refined libations inspired by German's Dominican roots and African ancestry. The cocktails are the star of the show while the inventive tapas are made to pair beautifully with the cocktails. We are open for indoor dining only.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 18:00–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:30
  • Phone number
    (510) 858-7544
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Top Chef Season 18 Chef Nelson German
  • Catering
    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to place large catering orders for pick up, drop off or delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to book private parties or large parties of more than 12 guests.
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19th Street Bart Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Ambience

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Lively

  • East Bay

    Best Ambience

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

  • East Bay

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sobre Mesa offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food, drinks, and vibes." Its inventive cocktails and beautifully curated ambiance create a "fun, upbeat atmosphere." The menu features flavorful, diverse dishes, including standout tapas and brunch items. While service has been hit-or-miss, the culinary creativity and lively setting make it worth a visit.

102 Reviews
  1. Ginger

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place to have a cocktail and a bite to eat - very attractive and creatively decorated so it feels special. The service was fantastic. Our drinks and tapas came out within a few minutes of ordering even though the restaurant was full. The servers are all so sweet and friendly - they made us feel welcome. We loved the tapas, especially empanadas. The desserts were fantastic too.

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  2. Rashida

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time! Service is so great and the people are just lovely. The food is good, great after work drink spot!

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  3. Robert

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. There is a subtle complexity that runs throughout each dish we had that we could not always put our finger on. The chef uses a variety of spices, herbs and sauces to achieve truly unique dishes. None of the dishes we had were overly spicy or sweet, but everything blended perfectly. The service staff couldn’t have been more attentive and hospitable. We will be back.

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  4. Marcie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolute delight. The food, the cocktails, the atmosphere and the service all exceeded our expectations. A gem of a destination. We highly recommend!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment I walked in, immediately greeted with a smile and welcome through to the very end upon departure, my experience was exceptional. I arrived early for my date and was able to be seated. The r bartender even smiled and greeted me from a distance. Each and every server within the area where I sat also greeted me. The menu has an array of cocktails and bites. When my date arrived, he wanted a more intimate seating and we were accommodated without hesitation. Our food choices were enjoyed and we were both intrigued with the squid ink sauce served with the crispy goat cheese…. What a combination! We enjoyed our experience and absolutely loved our waitress who was so cheerful!

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  6. javier

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The server is the one who does everything. The bartender she was so busy I don’t know what is wrong with her. Wish she never do the drinks until like three times for drinks besides the server it was really good

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  7. JavidLJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paul was great! Ambience is fantastic. Drinks were great. All staff was very friendly. Came for brunch and left very happy.

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  8. eric

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in for a brunch reservation of 6. Ordered six dishes and a side of bacon for $125. Prices are pretty good all things considered! Definitely worth a try if you’re in the area. The food was really well prepared and everything we ate was delicious. Orders: 2x old bay shrimp (and grits) Bodega breakfast sandwich Haas avocado toast Peach foster pancakes SM breakfast platter Shrimp and grits were so good the other group ordered one. Breakfast sandwich was huge. Super fluffy cheesy eggs. I didn’t personally try the avocado toast but the others said it was good. Pancakes were very fluffy and not too sweet. My 3 year old loved them. Didn’t try the breakfast platter either but my friends said they enjoyed it.

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  9. Jessica

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lively atmosphere. Food was good but not great. Wasn’t expecting things to be so heavily fried either. I ordered a cocktail and they brought my husbands 10 min later.. I had to ask about 30 min later for mine and they had just totally forgot. Meh.

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  10. Shantel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was flavorful, the drinks were unique, and the vibe is beautiful! It was my first time but not the last.

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FAQs

Sobre Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 858-7544.

Sobre Mesa is rated 4.7 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Sobre Mesa

1618 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-2806

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th Street
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 18:00–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    19th Street Bart Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Top Chef Season 18 Chef Nelson German
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 858-7544
  • Catering
    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to place large catering orders for pick up, drop off or delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email us at sobremesaoakland@gmail.com to book private parties or large parties of more than 12 guests.
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