Oakland Restaurant Week: March 12th-March 22nd.
Fresh off being named the #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the second year in a row, Oakland is once again in the national spotlight. For ten delicious days, Rockridge residents have the perfect excuse to explore neighborhood favorites.
Discover new spots, and support the local restaurants that make our community thrive during Oakland Restaurant Week — a citywide celebration of flavor that highlights an extraordinary culinary diversity with Prix-fixe menus and local specialties.
Twelve Rockridge establishments are participating this year… check out their offerings below.
A Coté
5478 College
À Côté is a shared-plates restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired seasonal tapas, complemented by fresh cocktails and a distinctive wine list. Guests can dine at indoor communal tables or enjoy the patio for an open-air experience.
Restaurant Week Special: 3 Courses for $65
Choice of Starter (Manchego Cheese & Spanish Chorizo Croquetas or Smoked Salmon Rilletes); Choice of Mains (Scampi Spaghetti Verde, Pork Tenderloin Milanese) and Choice of Desserts (Carmella, Vanilla Bean Tea Panna Cotta).
ACRE Kitchen
5655 College
The restaurant serves California Rustic cuisine — simple, seasonal dishes made with local ingredients meant to be shared. The menu rotates frequently to keep things fresh for Rockridge diners. Key local suppliers include Star Route Farms, Full Belly Farm, and Monterey Fish. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Restaurant Week Special: $30 Lunch/ $45 Dinner
Includes: Choice of One Starter (Bitter Caesar, Beet Salad, Italian Buratta), Choice of One Main (Braised Pork Sugo, Grilled Fish and Frites, Liberty Farm Duck Confit), and One Dessert. Also includes glass of 2024 House Blend Red Wine.
Belly
5634 College
Tacos, bowls, and creative Asian-inspired dishes are served in this casual, no-frills eatery — with tater tots on the menu. Known as a favorite Bay Area spot of Andre Iguodala, it’s all about good food in a laid-back setting. Come see for yourself.
Restaurant Week Special: $50 for two guests
Includes Choice of One App (Kimchi Arancini Balls or Crispy Dumplings); Choice of One Salad (Asian Crunch Salad or Caesar Salad); Choice of Two Pastas (Miso Butter Spaghetti or Silk Road Spaghetti or Creamy Kimchi Spaghetti) and One Ice Cream (Ube, Green Tea or Vanilla or Chocolate Chip Cookie)
Cactus Taqueria
5642 College
Cactus Taquería focuses on fresh, sustainable ingredients and the traditional, mouthwatering flavors of Mexico. Everything is made from scratch without artificial ingredients, and all meat and poultry come from partner farms that raise animals without growth hormones, antibiotics, or animal by-products.
Restaurant Week Special: $11.95 + tax
Two crispy tacos (chicken or veggie), chips and salsa (two kinds) and fountain soda.
FORGE
5900 College
Forge Rockridge serves American comfort food, Neapolitan pizza, local craft beers, and specialty cocktails. With a relaxed patio, lively evening scene, and cozy dining options, Forge Rockridge combines good vibes with great food for brunch, dinner, or casual people-watching.
Restaurant Week Special: $25 Lunch / $45 Dinner
Lunch includes choice of salad and choice of burger or margarita pizza.
Dinner includes choice of appetizer, choice of salad, and choice of pizza or burger w/fries.
Market Hall Bakery
5655 College
Market Hall Bakery produces inventive breads, morning treats & posh desserts in a European-style market. They use real ingredients because they taste better: vanilla, butter, extra virgin olive oil, artisan flour and seasonal fruit.
Restaurant Week Special: Slice of pizza + half pint of Kale Caesar Salad + can of soda. ·
- $9.95 + tax Cheese Pizza
- $10.95 + tax Vegetarian Pizza
- $11.95 + tax Meat Pizza
Marica Oakland
5301 College
Carefully crafted dishes, such as twice-cooked Maine lobster, are served in a warmly lit dining room. Marica Restaurant, founded in May 2000, is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant known for generous portions, excellent food, and a lively atmosphere.
Restaurant Week Special: $45 Prix Fixe
Includes — Choice of One First Course (Fresh Corn & Shrimp Soup, Prince Edward Island Mussels), Second Course (Salmon Claypot), and Dessert (Orange Créme Brûlée).
Millennium Restaurant
Millennium Restaurant offers globally inspired, plant-based cuisine in an inviting fine-dining setting. The menu changes frequently, guided by partnerships with small farms and a commitment to local, organic ingredients. For more than 20 years, Millennium has served thoughtfully sourced vegan fare, with takeout as well as limited indoor and patio dining available through à la carte and Prix-fixe options.
Restaurant Week Special: 5-Course Prix Fixe (call for pricing)
Includes Amuse-bouche, Salad, Appetizer, Entrée and Dessert
Saffron Kitchen
5940 College
Inspired by the Silk Road’s rich exchange of culture and cuisine, Saffron Kitchen offers a warm, casual dining experience featuring the vibrant flavors of Afghanistan with Mediterranean influences. The menu blends time-honored recipes with modern technique, highlighting fresh, seasonal local ingredients, complemented by a curated selection of wines, craft beers, and spirits.
Restaurant Week Special: $45/Dinner, $35/Lunch
Includes Glass of Champagne, a Starter (Eggplant Pakora, Potato Pakora, Samosa), Entrée (Chicken Kabob, Salmon Kabob, Vegetarian Combo Qurma), and Dessert (Milk Pudding with Almonds, topped with crushed roasted pistachios).
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
5421 College
The menu offers a modern take on tradition, built on fresh local ingredients, sustainable practices, and a creative approach to authentic Thai dishes. The flavors are influenced and accented in thoughtful ways — anything but “fusion.”
Restaurant Week Special: $45/person
Includes Choice of Snack (three items to choose from), Choice of Main (six items to choose from), and Pan-Fried 'Roti' Bread w/ Egg, Banana, Sweet Condensed Milk.
Starter Bakery
5804 College
The company began as a wholesale bakery and, in 2023, opened its first retail bakery café in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood. The café serves freshly baked pastries, breads, desserts, salads, sandwiches, and coffee drinks Wednesday through Sunday.
Restaurant Week Special: Mornings, enjoy a pastry and latté ($9) or flight of Kouign Amann ($15); Lunch, enjoy a sandwich and cookie w/ Iced Tea ($18) or Chef's special quiche plus cookie and iced tea ($18).
Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave
Zachary’s on College has been employee-owned since 1983. Their stuffed or thin-crust pies are made to order with zesty, diced tomato sauce, and cooked slowly so that the top layer of dough melts into the cheese to seal in flavor as the flaky, buttery crust bakes until it is golden brown.
Restaurant Week Special: $45 Prix Fixe
Includes a medium stuffed or large thin Zachary Favorite pizza, and entree salad of choice. Tax and gratuity not included. Available all day.
