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Portal

Californian restaurant and beer garden by Lake Merritt, serving dinner and brunch with a lean toward vegetarian dishes made from local, sustainable ingredients. The covered patio with a retractable roof looks out over the lake, and the draft beer list rotates weekly.

More about Portal

Jennifer Tucci, who also runs Rosamunde Sausage Grill, opened Portal in 2012 with Warren Rector in a space that had been the restaurant Wasabi. The overhaul added a large patio, with plexiglass panels to block the wind off the lake, and a pizza oven.

Brunch draws the biggest crowds. Regular orders include chilaquiles, challah french toast, eggs benedict, mini burgers with fried chicken or pork belly, and the garbage bread, a stromboli filled with pepperoni, sausage and cheese. The house Bloody Mary comes with housemade pickles, and mimosas are poured by the pitcher. Trivia and live music are on the calendar too.

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Bringing your dog

According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

Eastlake gastropub and beer garden with a sunny patio that welcomes friendly dogs.

Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.

  • Address1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA
  • NeighborhoodLake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt
  • CuisineGastropub

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Portal: frequently asked questions

Is Portal dog-friendly?

Yes, according to BringFido, Visit Oakland, Local Pet Care, DogTrekker, and Zoomies. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

Can I bring my dog inside Portal?

Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Oakland dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.

What kind of food does Portal serve?

Californian restaurant and beer garden by Lake Merritt, serving dinner and brunch with a lean toward vegetarian dishes made from local, sustainable ingredients. The covered patio with a retractable roof looks out over the lake, and the draft beer list rotates weekly.

Where is Portal?

Portal is at 1611 2nd Ave around Lake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt, Oakland.

Are there other dog-friendly places near Portal?

Yes. The closest one on our list is Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, about 0.4 mi away, followed by Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard (about 0.5 mi) and Good News Cafe (about 0.6 mi).

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