Love a good ‘braai’ and malva pudding? Then you should know Oakland boasts some great African dining options. We analyzed the top restaurant review sites and leading food blogs for the best African spots in Oakland. Send your taste buds on holiday to the Savanna with doro wat and glasses of Mampoer at these Oakland eateries.
We know how time consuming it can be to find the best African restaurants in Oakland. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 28808 spots across Oakland, analyzed 3104661 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 1901 lists and articles from the likes of Eater, Michelin Guide and Hoodline – applying our boam magic to sift through results. These spots have been featured in Eater - Where to Eat and Drink in Temescal, Michelin Guide - The Plate • Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal (2019) and Hoodline - The 5 best Ethiopian spots in Oakland, ranked. Our engine uses real-time data to only show restaurants that are open and their available services, so you can stay safe on your terms. This content is not sponsored by any restaurant or party, the restaurants shown are the real deal. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.