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Have you been itchin’ to try some of the trendy new restaurants that transformed Oakland into a culinary hot spot? During Oakland Restaurant Week (#ORW17), you’ll have an 11-day opportunity to sample some of the best Oakland has to offer at unbeatable prices.

From January 19–29, more than 100 restaurants will offer special prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, and $50. You’ll have two full weekends and seven whole weekdays to explore cuisine as diverse as Oakland itself. Try Mexican-inspired cuisine and a side of tequila at the much-talked-about Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar. Enjoy a wood-fired pizza at Forge in Jack London Square, or sample contemporary American classics in the gorgeous art deco setting that is Flora.

Now in its seventh year, Oakland Restaurant Week gives the city’s restaurants a chance to strut their stuff while giving you some killer deals. At the same time, many restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Everyone wins!

You don’t need a special ticket or pass to participate in Oakland Restaurant Week. Simply visit a participating restaurant between January 19 and 29 and ask for the Oakland Restaurant Week menu. To plan your 11-day dining strategy, visit the Oakland Restaurant Week website for a full list of participating restaurants and sample menus.

To further hone your Oakland Restaurant Week agenda, consider restaurants that offer a choice of starters and entrees. Shakewell, located on charming Lakeshore Ave., lets you choose from two first courses and three entrees during its $20 per person lunch special and from two entrees on its $40 dinner menu. Some restaurants include beer or wine as part of the deal. That’s a treat for many of us, but if you don’t imbibe, you may get less than you bargained for.





You don’t need reservations during Oakland Restaurant Week, but they are recommended. Those 11 days get busy, so plan accordingly. Book directly through OpenTable on Oakland Restaurant Week’s website.

That sounds great, but are there prizes?

You’re in luck. In typical restaurant week fashion, Oakland Restaurant Week will have daily prizes. This year is all about Lucky 7s. Visit the Oakland Restaurant Week website starting January 16 to take a spin at the Oakland Restaurant Week slots. Every day, the event will give away $50 gift cards from sponsoring restaurants. Play every day to up your chances to win!

To take a shot at the grand prize, an Oakland Foodie Weekend, make sure you’re seated at a sponsor restaurant during the 7 p.m. hour every night during Oakland Restaurant Week. Those loyal diners will be entered to win a two-night stay at the Claremont Club & Spa—a Fairmont Hotel. Read the complete sweepstakes rules here .

Ready to finally check out those trendy hot spots in Oakland? Make your reservations now for Oakland Restaurant Week. Bon appetit!