Located in uptown Oakland, this small space is both a cozy, neighborhood gem and a sophisticated culinary escapade. The so-called “upscale diner” serves food with a Japanese flare—from the beef-tongue topped First Base Burger to the “salt and pepper Monterey squid”—and even boasts an elegant cocktail menu, featuring both a “classic gin fizz” and an “uptown egg cream.” Proof that the foodie scene is present all over the Bay Area, Hopscotch exceeds expectations by finding creativity in contradictions.
Hopscotch
Recommended by : Daniel Holzman (Co-Owner, The Meatball Shop)
