"On the go? Use our mobile site by going to http://m.yellowbot.com/"
Map

Caffe Verbena

1111 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 465-9300
caffeverbena.com
4 star rating based on 5 reviews
Reservation

Recommend this place?

Love It Hate It

Rate this place!

A class act

Good To KnowGood To Know

Payment Methods
MasterCard Visa  
Hours
MON-SAT    
Phone Number

tel: (510) 465-9300

Fax Number

tel: (510) 465-9302

Got something to say?

Be the first YellowBot user to review Caffe Verbena

Business Description from the Web

brought to you by

metroguide

This restaurant Profile Page is brought to you courtesy of the DiningGuide.com service. Brian's Roast Beef Deli is located in Herkimer.
Posted by metroguide on June 21, 2008

brought to you by

restaurantscom

Right in the heart of Oakland’s downtown, Caffè Verbena occupies a sunny corner of the APL building at 1111 Broadway. The interior space enjoys a cherry-wood paneled dining room, soft lighting, colorful fabrics and warm accents. An open kitchen and twenty-stool bar complete the experience.
Posted by restaurantscom on January 15, 2008

brought to you by

sfweekly

Sister restaurant of the late, lamented Gordon's House of Fine Eats, Verbena is Italian cooking; best dishes include the unusual warm Brussels sprouts salad with bacon and egg, and a wonderful pork tenderloin with pear chutney and a garlic flan. Popular for lunch (lighter menu features sandwiches and salads); quieter at dinner.
Posted by sfweekly on August 29, 2007

Tips About This Business

Know Before You Go

brought to you by

Citysearch

Don't expect to spot Verbena from the street. It's inside the City Center building, near the back.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

East Bay politicians and business people flock to this restaurant for its traditional American cuisine and central Oakland locale.

brought to you by

Citysearch

In Short Dark wood paneling and beige upholstery highlight the decor, while the menu focuses on classic meat and potatoes dishes. Entrees include marinated hangar steak with salsa verde and braised short ribs with mashed potatoes. For dessert, indulge in a fruit crostata with vanilla ice cream and a classic creme brulee with shortbread cookies.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 28, 2006)

brought to you by

sfgate

Since Caffe Verbena opened three years ago, it's reinvented itself
several times. At first it was called simply Verbena, and the menu, under chef
Gordon Drysdale, was California-Mediterranean. When The Chronicle revisited
the food was Mexican-inspired, prepared by David Ezelle. Now, owners Real
Restaurants have added Caffe to the restaurant's name and, under new chef
Andres Mena, have... more
Posted by sfgate on January 25, 2008

Other Reviews from the web

Give it a try!

Review Rating
brought to you by

Citysearch

I've been to Verbena several times for business lunches. The food is always delicious and well-presented. I particulary enjoyed the chorizo pizza and seared gnocchi - the desserts are wonderful as well. The wait-staff has always been attentive and helpful. I also went to Verbena for a margarita happy hour - very tasty...

Pros

+ diverse menu, friendly staff, fast lunch service
Posted by lvmac on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 21, 2003)

Verbena: Very, very Bene!

Review Rating
brought to you by

Citysearch

Everything was excellent.
Upscale but not a bit pretentious.
We went with a bothersome child, and waiter handled her with aplomb.
Try the quince upsaide down cake for dessert -- you'll never forget it.
Just wish the downtown Oakland area was livelier, but that's not restaurant's fault (and, in fact, that seems to be changing for the better lately).

Pros

+ Elegant setting, excellent... more
Posted by Tommy17 on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 08, 2003)

Service with a grimace

Review Rating
brought to you by

Citysearch

While it's a convenient business meeting place in Oakland, this restaurant has some severe blemishes that make it hard to recommend. I would not return here. The service at lunch the other day was catastrpohic. When the waiter knocked over a wine glass spilling wine on the table and on me his comment was 'good thing it wasn't red wine!'. We were left to mop up the mess with our napkins. ... more
Posted by cyberdoggie on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 26, 2002)
» view all 9 Reviews
Data by Localeze
© 2007-2009 Solfo, Inc. – All rights reserved (v22.8.7-0-g7a2d1b07-M)