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Sobre Mesa - Steakhouse in Oakland, California

Sobre Mesa

4.5 (399 reviews)

1618 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612

Restaurant
Brunch restaurant
Caribbean restaurant
Cocktail bar
Dessert restaurant
Latin American restaurant

About Sobre Mesa - steak house in Oakland, California

Tropical design touches & plants outfit this chic cocktail lounge with Afro-Latino small plates.

Customer Review Summary

Sobre Mesa is praised for its delicious food and amazing cocktails. The staff is friendly and attentive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Guests highlight the impressive presentation and vibe, making it a great spot for socializing or romantic outings. Dishes like shrimp in red sauce and oysters are noted favorites, and the cocktail selection is excellent. While the ambiance and service receive high marks, some reviews mention inconsistencies in food quality, with a few dishes being overly salty. Overall, most patrons express a strong desire to return for both food and drinks.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as Black-owned
  • Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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Based on 399 reviews

Jo Bringazi

4 months ago

The cocktails here were as amazing as I expected them to be, but the food was the true star in my eyes. Each dish was perfectly executed, had very punchy flavors, and was just plain delicious. I would absolutely go back to this place.

Briana Nettie

2 months ago

Amazing spot! I came here with a friend for the first time Friday night. The staff was so friendly. The bartender made me a special drink off the menu that was delicious. Another staff member rushed to get me a new napkin when he saw that mine had fallen. They also took pictures of my friend and I and gave us great recs for dance places to go to afterward. The cocktails were so great and the presentation was amazing. I loved the music there and the whole vibe of the place was great. We had a couple appetizers which were good but nothing to write home about. Everything else made it an exceptional experience and I will definitely be retuning

Tc Everett

3 weeks ago

Sobre Mesa is one of my favorite spots! Shrimp in red sauce with bread on the side and oysters on the half shell are my standard order. They have a full bar and an excellent selection of Bourbon. Btw, the service and atmosphere are top-notch.

B Michael Ferweda

6 months ago

Arrive Sobre leave with a culinary experience! Fabulous service along with a very exotic setting! The menu is selectively curated to bring out the flair of the culture. The cocktails and cocktails iced the evening. Place a twizzler on everything and share the tapas and plates.

Fredrik Sivertsen

One of the best food and wine experiences of my life. Both my partner and I agreed that this was one of the best experienced we have ever had. Service was excellent, food was above all our (already high) expectations, and the wine we got recommended was top notch. Don't miss the opportunity to dine here if you have it.

seun thomas

4 months ago

This place is surviving solely on vibes. Nice ambience, good service but the food was mediocre to put it nicely. Very very very salty shrimp, empanadas and steak. Hopefully it was a one time thing and other people have a better experience.

Tony B

Review Time! I'm late to this, but here it goes. Since they have a bar, they card you at the entrance. Stepping inside, you're greeted by a dimly lit ambiance with vibrant accents, creating a cool and inviting atmosphere. I loved the decor and overall vibe. Our host and waitress were incredibly friendly, attentive, and engaging in conversation. They made us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. The food was truly impressive! The menu is concise and changes seasonally, which initially made me a bit hesitant. However, I was blown away by the quality and flavor. This is a fantastic spot for a night out with friends or a romantic date. The beautiful decor and the music – a delightful mix of Afro-Caribbean, R&B, and hip-hop – created a truly enjoyable atmosphere.

Brieanna Gerner

1 year ago

Great cocktail bar for small groups. The Afro-lantio fusion makes for some delicious food! It’s safe to say I was not disappointed and will be coming back for more cocktails and food. The service here was wonderful. I sat at the bar and had a good time with talking with the bar tender and waitresses that walked past.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5 PM–12:30 AM
Monday Closed
Saturday 5 PM–12:30 AM
Sunday 3–10 PM
Thursday 5–11 PM
Tuesday 5–11 PM
Wednesday 5–11 PM

Price Range