Portal

"Afternoon brunch was solid hit on my first visit to this place. Ordered corned beef hash with two eggs, perfectly prepared. Also gave the chicken and waffles a shot and wasn't disappointed. Fried chicken was spiced well and a good-sized portion. Excellent list of beers to choose from and definitely a motivating factor to return soon!"

"The food is good quality. Drinks are terrible. This place is made for people who drink beer, as this is the drink they advertise and push the most. I tried to order a regular cocktail and was disappointed. Their drinks are not made from regular spirits. All cocktails are wine-based drinks that have zero flavor. Which was surprising to me because wine has flavor. So I'm not sure how a wine based drink was void of flavor. None of their drinks are mainstream cocktails. So please don't expect the taste of a margarita when ordering a margarita. The place itself is a little dirty looking. Flies everywhere, even on the inside of the restaurant. Water container had crumbs of some sort around the rim. So I didn't drink the water at all. I would revisit this place (for take out) only if other restaurants were closed and I didn't have a choice."

"Pretty nice spot. Covered patio with heaters that is dog friendly right by the lake. The apps were good, burger was decent. Would give it another shot."

"Best fries I’ve had in Oakland. Everyone keeps talking about their brunch, which is just fine, but I’d rather come on a slower afternoon to sit on the patio with a heaping basket of fries & a beer. Not that I have anything against their brunch, but it’s first come first serve so it gets really busy, and the food is good but just didn’t live up to the hype. The service is always 10/10 though! They rotate their tap menu with lots of local & domestic brews, including some gluten free & kombucha, and the patio vibes are really nice especially if you’re facing the lake. The happy hour is pretty early from 3-5pm but they also have a good deal for tacos on Tuesdays."