Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Borrowing the celebration and elegance of old school home entertaining, we envisioned a space for our Oakland friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and music.
Enjoy classics-inspired cocktails and a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with all of you that is the driving force behind Bardo. Bardo is a home for building, growing and sustaining community. We are committed to sharing our space and skills to keep Oakland healthy and progressive.
We are taking reservations for all seating, including in the bar and lounge. Snag a spot by clicking here. Want to sit down for a dinner party-style spread? Opt for regular or bar seating, ready to sit back and relax with a cocktail and some small bites. Check out the lounge or home bar experience.
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This "lounge" lets you time travel back to the swinging 60s. The space is comprised of cozy nooks, all meticulously curated with throwback flair, as well as a more traditional dining room upstairs. Note the cool couples in the alcoves, nibbling bites from groovy vintage metal tray tables. Earnest service keeps it all in check.
The menu matches the mood; and cocktails, like those punch bowls, figure largely. While nostalgia peppers the carte, familiar-sounding items like broccolini casserole and porcupine meatballs have been reimagined with sparkling results—think lemongrass vinegar and mint aïoli. Can't decide thanks to one-too-many sips of the stirring stuff? Order the "Dinner Party Menu," which leaves you in the hands of this capable kitchen.
