Want to eat outside with your kids in Oakland? Thanks to those of you following on the 510Families Facebook page, we have curated a list of the top kid-friendly restaurants with outdoor dining options. When the air quality is good, below are the options for restaurant patios open in Oakland roughly listed from North to South.
Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack in North Oakland
This super family-friendly restaurant is all outdoors with a daily-rotating list of local craft beer, wine, and hard seltzer. But don’t just come for their drinks; they’re known for pizza, wings, fresh salads, and bonus– vegan options. Big kids, note that they’ve got classic arcade games. (Little kids may not even need quarters – they love to pretend to play.) (4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland) Website >
Barney’s Burgers
Both Oakland locations on Piedmont and College Avenue offer outdoor seating. Take your pick and don’t skip the milkshakes! (5819 College Ave. or 4162 Piedmont Ave.) Website >
Crepevine on College
Breakfast for dinner! Or for breakfast. Rockridge’s Crepevine has an enclosed patio that is perfect for squirmy kids with syrup on their fingers. If your little ones are not runners, the pandemic-inspired parklet is lovely seating as well. (5600 College Ave., Oakland) Website >
Pizziaolo in Temescal
Best known for their wood-fired pies, handmade pasta, and loved for date night, Pizzaiolo welcomes kids and has a backyard seating area that is quite lovely. New parents? Try Pizziaolo for morning coffee and pastries on a weekday – the place is packed with laptopping folks and strollers. (5008 Telegraph Ave., Oakland) Website >
Doña on Piedmont Avenue
With two levels of outdoor patio space, this stylish Mexican spot is kid-friendly to the max. Psst, the margaritas are fantastic. (3770 Piedmont Ave., Oakland) Website >
Drake’s Dealership in Uptown Oakland
This place is huge and perfect for social distancing. They serve the ultimate combination: beer and pizza. Dogs (and kids) welcome. (2325 Broadway, Oakland) Website >
Cholita Linda in Temescal
Enjoy your tasty fish tacos on their cute colorful patio. Order a side of rice, beans, guac for the kids, and don’t forget your agua fresca. (4923 Telegraph Ave., Oakland ) Website >
Taps and Takeout in Montclair
It’s not just takeout! There is a small amount of seating at this casual neighborhood spot that’s super welcoming to kids, often with live music. (5736 Thornhill Ave., Oakland ) Details on Yelp >
Forge in Jack London Square
Wood-fired pizzas with a beautiful view of the Bay. Take the family during the day or sit by one of their fire pits for date night. Check out our Parents Guide to Jack London Square > (66 Franklin Street, Oakland) Website >
Brotzeit Lokal in East Oakland
Located on the waterfront at 1000 Embarcadero in Oakland, this beer garden offers sausages, fries, pretzels, ketchup, and lots of other kid favorites. And plenty of beer on tap too. Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio. (1000 Embarcadero, Oakland) Website >
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Related: 99 kid-friendly restaurants in the East Bay
(See also: our list of Berkeley restaurants and Alameda restaurants with the same criteria.)
