Discover the Best of Oakland, All in One Place

Join us for the inaugural Taste of Oakland, a waterfront celebration of the restaurants, bars, chefs, and hospitality businesses that make Oakland one of the Bay Area's most exciting food and drink destinations.

Set on the Lake Chalet dock overlooking Lake Merritt, this one-night event brings together Oakland's favorite restaurants and bars for an evening of signature tastings, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and community.

What to Expect

Walk through a curated lineup of tasting stations featuring signature dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and unique experiences from participating Oakland restaurants and bars. Meet the chefs, bartenders, and hospitality teams behind some of the city's favorite businesses while enjoying an evening of great food, creative drinks, live entertainment, and the beautiful Lake Merritt waterfront.

Your Ticket Includes:

• Admission to the festival

• Signature food tastings from participating restaurants

• Handcrafted cocktail tastings (21+)

• Commemorative tasting glass to take home

• Live music and entertainment

• People's Choice voting

• Beautiful lakeside views of Lake Merritt

Admission

General Admission – Early Bird
$79 (Available through August 1)

General Admission
$89 (August 2 through August 29, while available)

Kids Admission (12 & Under)
$35

Reserved Waterfront Table (Optional Add-On)
$175 (Seats up to 6 guests)

Reserved tables do not include admission. General Admission tickets are required for each guest.