A Cote, Oakland, California Restaurant Details

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Highly recommernded food and service is excellent

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A lot has changed in the past several years that we frequented this Rockridge gem where we were semi-regulars. I have to admit that I wanted this little place to be kept secret (despite moving to the other side of the Bay). Two years ago, this place received a lot of attention from SF Gate; and, when we came back to visit our spot (this spot) in Oakland it was almost impossible to even get a seat at the bar. Now, after tonight, I suppose it's easier to get a seat. We walked in and were offered a seat at the bar or at the community table...reservations are still the preferred way to go if you want a seat at the front or near the back of the restaurant. And, luckily, the ambiance hasn't changed one bit (dimly lit with string lights hanging above). We used to come here for our date nights because the feel of the place was/is romantic/hip. What to drink? Any of their mixed cocktails are a win. We ordered a cocktail tonight that was not on the menu but a favored cocktail that we used to order every time we dined here: El Pepino. What to eat? Order a cheese plate (comes with figs/almonds/walnuts/toasted bread) on a marbled slate to start or finish off your meal. You can not go wrong with the pommes frites with the tangy aioli as a starter or an accompaniment to your dinner. Anything on their ever changing dinner menu is good. Tonight we ordered the seared halibut on a bed of cranberry beans and roasted squash and it was solid but not outstanding. This is a great place: for their ambiance, for their drinks/appetizers, and for a wonderful place to socialize.

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If you enjoy seafood, get the mussels. The fair priced, and full of flavor without it being to heavy or overwhelming. The broth is a mix of spices, light cream, and garlic. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. In fact, I might just go there after I finish this review.

The decor is nice for either a date, or if you feel like treating yourself out after a long day after work. The bar is fully stocked, and they make a great sidecar..

Service wise the staff is very attentive and quick to refill on drinks and doing a temperature check with their customers.

Not a place to go in sweats, but def a nice place for a bit of a nicer dinner.

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A Cote is a treasure! Highly innovative and the quality one comes to hope for with the best of the Bay! Tapas you can share with a loved one for a romantic meal or a group of friends like... excellent cheeses, mussels with Penrod, or creative entrees like Pork Osso Buco with Polenta Verde, Cipollini Onions & Hazelnut Gremolata! Over 40 wines to tantalize you! Beautiful ambiance! Friendly! Enjoy

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A long-time favorite which pioneered the small plates of French food style. Pommes frites are beyond delicious, mussels in Pernod are wonderful, and they clearly take the French inspiration for the menu very seriously, providing authentic dishes, well prepared. Excellent wine lists and flights. Can be fairly busy, table out back on the covered (and heated) patio are quieter.

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"Casual and cozy" sums up the scene at this "intimate" Mediterranean small-plates specialist in Oakland's Rockridge area that wows locals with "innovative, beautifully prepared" dishes from an "ever-revolving menu"; the "attentive" service, "lovely" heated patio and "grand assortment" of wines "never fail to impress" at this "neighborhood gem."