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If you want to eat outside on a sunny day, grab a sandwich from Ratto's, a vintage Oakland
grocery (since 1897) with a deli counter (and a few sidewalk tables) that attracts a devoted
lunch crowd.
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
AMERICAN
A modern diner with tables crafted from board games and strange toys under glass, it has a
goofy punk rock feel, possibly because an owner is the bassist from Green Day. Show up
for huevos or tofu rancheros all day, or just chow down on a big burger under the gaze of
an army of Barbie dolls. Right next to the Fox Theater.
Bocanova
LATIN AMERICAN
11:30am-9:30pm Mon-Thu, 11am-10:30pm Fri & Sat, to 9:30pm Sun)
Facing the water at sun-drenched Jack London Sq, you can people-watch from the outdoor
patio or eat inside the chic industrial dining room lit by hanging glass lamps. The focus
here is Pan-American cuisine, and standouts include the Dungeness crab deviled eggs and
scallops in Brazilian curry sauce. Reservations recommended on Wednesday - when wine
bottles are half-price - and weekends.
Lake Merritt
Arizmendi
BAKERY
7am-7pm Tue-Sat, to 6pm Sun, to 3pm Mon; )
Great for breakfast or lunch but beware - this bakery co-op is not for the weak-willed. The
gourmet vegetarian pizza, yummy fresh breads and amazing scones are mouthwateringly
addictive.
Boot & Shoe Service
PIZZA
5:30-10pm Tue-Thu, 5-10:30pm Fri & Sat, to 10pm Sun)
