Agave Uptown Oakland

4.6

450 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional Mexican

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Agave offers classic and modern Oaxacan fare (a regional cuisine of Mexico known for its moles sauce, chocolate, cheese and mezcal) — think house mole, tlayudas (massive tostadas), burritos and carnitas. Agave spirits and micheladas are not to be missed.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 288-3668
Website
http://www.agaveuptown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Octavio Diaz
Catering
we offer catering for your events ,check out our catering menus .
Private party facilities
One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.

Location
2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
19 Street BART Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Agave Uptown in Oakland impresses with its "creatively prepared" dishes and "outstanding" service. Known for its "excellent" mole, ceviche, and empanadas, it offers a lively atmosphere perfect for pre-show dining near the Paramount Theater. Some mention noise, but the attentive staff and exquisite food make it a must-visit.

450 Reviews

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Susan
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was the perfect place to eat after the ballet. The food was very good! Two adults and one child shared the Oaxacan combination platter along with a side of guacamole, chips and salsa. It was more than enough food. I suggest the mezcal-rita for a change of spirit. It will not disappoint. The service was great…we never felt rushed.
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Jan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lots of groups this particular evening, including our group of 10. Our waiter Drake was very enthusiastic & knowledgable about the food & drinks, and I believe all of our party enjoyed the various food options we had. Agave continues to be a favorite of mine.
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Jennifer
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were all beautiful to look at and tasted even better. Highly recommend the ceviche but truly everything we got was impressive. And perfect spot for dinner before a show at the Paramount. Will definitely be back.
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Susan
VIP
London
57 reviews
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is very close to the Paramount Theater and was extremely convenient. The food is very good, and the service was also good. The restaurant was extremely busy, but the waitstaff assisted in getting our order to us quickly. The restaurant has a nice ambiance- casual and pleasant.
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DarcyB
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was busy with pre theater. Service was extremely slow, we had allowed 90 minutes and were still rushed with no time for dessert. The food was delicious.
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Camilla
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We waited over an hour for food that never arrived. Other tables around us had ordered and were served after us. When we left the waiter didn’t apologize but instead said he wouldn’t be angry with us.
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PATRICK
San Francisco
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A wonderful upscale Mexican restaurant located a block away from the Paramount Theater. The food is well prepared and the presentation is lovely. Portions are generous and pricing is very reasonable. On our visit we shared an appetizer of Tostadas De Chile Ajo (2). Our mains were the Carnitas and the Enmoladas. Shared desert was the Flan De Cafe. We had the house Margaritas. All were great. Our service was good, but we did observe other patrons returning dishes because they were not what they ordered. Be aware that the noise level is very high.
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Saeeda
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. Perfect place right before an Oakland show.
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Jennie
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The chicken was dry and chewy. The guacamole was just ok but the Caesar salad was great.
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Steve
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious fresh food and great service! Highly recommended for anyone!
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Agave Uptown Oakland does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Agave Uptown Oakland is rated 4.6 stars by 450 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612-3003

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
19 Street BART Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Octavio Diaz
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.agaveuptown.com/
Phone number
(510) 288-3668
Catering
we offer catering for your events ,check out our catering menus .
Private party facilities
One Private Dinning Room up to 40 guests dinning and 60 Standing/Theater.

Agave Uptown Oakland

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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