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Flora - Oakland
Flora is housed in an Art Deco architectural gem in the Uptown district of Oakland. We serve a selection of reinvented American classics accompanied by an extensive menu of prohibition era cocktails.
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233 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 233 reviews
5 stars
(82)
4 stars
(110)
3 stars
(32)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(5)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(147)
- neighborhood gem(125)
- special occasion(92)
- vibrant bar scene(91)
- hot spot(60)
- romantic(55)
Flora - Oakland Reviews List
Review 1 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Flora's Fab Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have dined at Flora with friends after Art Walk, on birthdays, with my sons and their girlfriends, and this last time had brunch with hubby for Father's Day, and each time was special and different. Flora is like a chic New York restaurant with Oakland warmth and fantastic California grown food."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Flora delivers in Uptown
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed Flora's great big pot of Blue Bottle coffee, the warm donettes, and a fine pork shoulder hash. If you are in the Uptown area, or going to the Fox or the Paramount, this is an excellent choice."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently delicious, and the service is always top notch here. The burger was once again outstanding."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"....and I will also try Fauna next time there- have our cocktail before the wonderful meal.
Out friends loved it too- first time there fro them.......Thx"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic Anniversary
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My partner and I dined at Flora for our 5 year anniversary. They sat us in a great booth seat that was off to the side and romantic and they even printed " Happy 5 Years" on our menus! It was really beautiful, special, delicious cocktails and food and we loved our waitress.
We're very happy with our experience there and are also looking forward to checking out their bar next door "Fauna"."
We're very happy with our experience there and are also looking forward to checking out their bar next door "Fauna"."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great spot in a great neighborhood. wonderful food, wonderful service."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
outstanding, again
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been going here since they opened, and have never been disappointed. The food is amazing, the cocktails are some of the best in Oakland, and the staff is stacked with true professionals."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun and tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, creative cocktails, friendly staff. A little pricy, but then I am cheap."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had dinner at Flora this past Saturday (a group of five) and the service was great - they let me sit at the table while I waited for the rest of my party - a good 30+ minutes but they didn't seem to mind and were good about checking back with me and getting my drinks from the bar. The food was tasty (we had the flat iron steak, salmon, pork loin and burger) and of course the butterscotch pudding for dessert which was outstanding. My only complaint would be the service from the kitchen was slow - we waited quite a while for our food and it wasn't that busy at that point (after 9:00PM) and it was pretty loud but I would go back - good vibe and nice/attentive staff."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I went there for Saturday brunch with another couple and the food was excellent, and the service was good. However, the place was VERY noisy, too much so for anything like comfortable conversation. Probably a good spot for young people who like a very 'lively' environment, but older folks might want to look elsewhere. Too bad, because the food really was good."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Flora a special, neighborhood place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love the feeling of the interior-- visual people will love the wallpaper. Cocktails are really nice. the pork shoulder was just outstanding, with tart cherries, the saltiness of the meat went nicely with it, and my friend's salmon was excellent, too. so was the fried squid!!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our 2nd visit to Flora. Both times the food has been delicious. Executive chef Rico Rivera knows just what gloats blend to make every bite amazing. Wonderful time!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 13 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch good, but not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We eat dinner at Flora's fairly often, and I'm a fan. Friends have recommended brunch here, so we went this past weekend. While the menu looks appetizing, the food fell a little short of expectations. Fried chicken was underseasoned, variant of croque monsieur was drowned in bechamel sauce, which was just crazy overkill on the richness. Coffee not to our liking - so bland I wonder if they gave us decaf by mistake. But the cocktail was very good.
I'll be back, but we'll stick with dinner and pass on brunch."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful service, great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Flora is housed in a great art deco building (the former flower mart) and the inside decor lives up to the outside promise. The menu consists of a number of small plates and a half dozen or so larger entrées. I recommend sharing to get as many different tastes as possible. Each dish has a number of different ingredients, which the chef brings together like an orchestra leader creating a symphony. There is an excellent adventuresome cocktail list with both classic drinks and inventive creations. The wine list is extensive with many French, Italian, and Spanish selections. The best ingredient of all, however, was service by Erin. She was very knowledgeable about the dishes and ingredients, was accommodating, friendly, and professional."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 15 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pooch loves this place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been to Flora four times. Food offerings have improved and cocktails are an adventure worth imbibing. A bit difficult to carry on a conversation when restaurant is full. Wait staff is very attentive. Great place for Oakland."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 16 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Almost "there" in Oakland
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very friendly and attentive service, and very well made 'comfort' dishes are marred by small portions and high prices relative to the serving size which detracts from the overall value of dining. These are attributes of San Francisco fine dining, but Oakland? They should take a hint from Paradiso in San Leandro which serves SOMA like dishes in a SOMA atmosphere with San Leandro size portions..."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
every morsel was fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I tried Flora for celebrating my friend's birthday, having heard that it has excellent food. How true! The choice is not huge, but adequate for different dining needs/preferences/allergies, and the combinations of ingredients are unique and very delicious. The staff is also very accommodating and friendly. Every morsel that we ate was truly unique and fabulous. They even brought a free birthday dessert treat for my friend with a candle, a yummy and special surprise. And a block away on 19th there is an amazing new bronze sculpture outdoor art square. Downtown Oakland is really changing in a good way. I am a Berkeley resident."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun and lively
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Housed in a hansom art deco building and tastefully decorated Flora offers well prepared food with efficient and friendly service."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
perfect cocktails, delicious food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"honestly, flora has the best cocktails in town! oh, and amazing food, too. loved the squid starter - it was way more special than your average calamari appetizer. the vegetarian option was a falafel plate that had somewhat incongruous ingredients, but everything was absolutely delicious. the salmon was cooked perfectly rare and accompanied by faro, rice and veggies. i had forgotten how much i love this place and am eager to return!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 20 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noisy and bad food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My visit was a great disappointment. Half an iceberg lettuce, pork belly served as shoulder, really!!! Noise deafening"
Dined on 5/30/2013
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Review 21 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Who'd-a -thought
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the decor, in keeping with the restored movie theater across the street & with the vintage building it is located in. My dinner was fabulous, a delicate blend of flavors that enhanced my pork & complemented the polenta & vegies that went with it. My salad was a great mix of greens & cheese 7 dressing. the dessert to blended espresso, ice cream & cookie. Picked a wine from Argentina a Malbec that wrapped it all up . Can't wait to go back & bring friends!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 22 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Extremely Good!!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I booked this restaurant after reading good reviews of it, and they were right! We celebrated a bday celebration over brunch, and yes, the food was excellent, the art-deco decoration was so nice to be around. Very much enjoyed it. I highly recommend it! The restaurant had the special touch of personalizing the menus for the table.... very nice!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surprised in down town Oakland.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Must admit I have not dined in the down town Oakland area for many years having once been an Oakland resident, so Saturday evenings dinner for a friends birthday was a wonderful surprise. Flora is a wonderful restaurant with high standards without being portentous or snobbish - a great break from San Francisco and Berkeley watering holes."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Flor'a's a favorite so always expect the best and am never disappointed. Cocktails top notch. Fabulous squid. Try to get at Drew's table."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 25 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food, Amazing Cocktails
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Flora to celebrate a college graduation (Go Bears!). The food was nicely prepared and tasty, the veggies were fresh and, from what we understand, local. The service was beautiful. This restaurant is nice, but not stuffy. I think its a perfect place for a celebration, a romantic date, a casual bite or even just cocktails Yummy...."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The Noisiest Restaurant Ever
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The 3 of us agreed that the food was excellent. I would, however, never go back. The cacophony, indeed roar, was excruciating. I have never been in such a noisy restaurant. We couldn't wait to get out of there.
"Energetic" does not describe it. You need another category!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
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Review 27 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service, Amazing Drinks
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to Flora for my bachelorette party and again for a friend's graduation dinner. Both experiences were wonderful. We had excellent service and the food was very good. It's the handcrafted cocktails that really tip the scale in Flora's favor. They are creative, delicious, and well-mixed."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall Goodness!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thank you for the good times and food."
Dined on 4/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 29 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Lackluster service, food was ok.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went in for a mid week dinner to this place and were not impressed. First and foremost the service was terrible. The girl who was serving us took about 10 minutes to acknowledge us and then returned with our drink order another fifteen minutes later. She was over her head with tables. Apparently the bus boys were given the task of actually serving us. About three different bus boys brought us everything but the entrees. My flank steak came out cold and under cooked, but I was starving. The hamburger was mostly bread and condiments, and was nothing interesting. She basically just said "are you ready to order ?" Overall we had a horrible experience and I will not be going back to waste another $100 on a very subpar restaurant ."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 30 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Across from Fox Oakland
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The deco building is beautiful from the outside, but nothing out-of-the-ordinary inside. Since Flora is directly across Telegraph from the Fox Oakland, it could be handy in that regard. The food was fine, but not memorable enough for me to return, given all the other options we have in the East Bay and SF. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 31 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
green server and menu flaws
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beautiful art-deco restaurant, fabulous bar, flawless cocktails. But, sadly, poor service; consistently slow, inattentive, with long delays and poor follow up. food and drinks were good enough to bring us back, but having dined there 3x w/ same poor service, don't think we'll dine there again, but we'll return for drinks and dessert at the bar.
Also awkward menu with a lot of repetition of ingredients in both the starter plates and entrees. I wanted farro asparagus salad and the salmon entree, but both had farro, making ordering without duplication difficult. Springtime in CA offers a plethora of options, thus no excuse.
Lastly, the restaurant is very loud, so I don't recommend going with more than two people if you want a conversation."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 32 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun and delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Flora is a wonderful choice for an event in that part of Oakland or if you're in the neighborhood and want a night out. The food is outstanding, the cocktails are both creative and absolutely delicious. and the desserts--oh, boy. The menu is relatively restricted, so if you're a high maintenance diner, you may be disappointed. The tables are also rather close together; I wouldn't want to propose or have an argument here. But if you're in the mood for a Paris bistro type experience, you have found your restaurant. We will definitely be back any time we're in the Broadway-Grand Avenue area, if only for the caramel pudding--absolutely to die for."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Right in the hub of the theater and music district--an excellent choice for good dining and efficient if you tell them what time your curtain goes up."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 34 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Flora!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Flora is always good -- impeccable service -- they know what they're doing; great bar -- will make anything and do it superbly; and the food is always interesting and high quality. Love to support this place! Try to get Drew as your waiter."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 35 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Slow food - but not the good kind
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were trying to make an 8 PM concert - our reservation was at 6. Should be plenty of time, right? Wrong. The restaurant was not even crowded. Our meals finally arrived 15 minutes before we absolutely had to leave, after we had asked several times. And...they were cold. The server was inappropriately cheerful and upbeat about how soon our dishes would arrive. I'm sure her intentions were good, but her ability to influence the kitchen was nil. The ambience is attractive, but unpleasantly noisy. I would not return nor recommend this place to anyone."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 36 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and drinks were good, but pricey. The food portions were small. My husband had a burger, which was pretty good, but it was just a burger. I had grilled quail, which was good. We each had desert, too. But after it was all over, I did not feel satisfied."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 37 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"went for lunch on friday afternoon. food was good our server was pleasant & helpful. would definitely go back!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 38 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OK, nice menu
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Flora did OK well by our party of three. We're non-meat eaters, and there were nice vegetable dishes on the menu, including some pretty inventive salads (a burrata with homemade pan de mie, salad with crispy morels [in season now!] and arugula [and shrimps, which, OK, I ate, gimme a break, in order to get the morels]). Entrees however were interesting but overprepared. Falafels were _too_ crispy, even blackened -- maybe that's an idea! -- and vegetable underlayers were rendered more as ragus than as discrete items to be enjoyed discreetly."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 39 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great drink mixing and great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great drink mixing and great food! A bit noisy but it is a popular place. The buttermilk fried quail was amazing."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 40 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food and great service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and great service!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
perfect brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was fantastic and the food was even better. We took our time and never felt rushed and asked for the dinner dessert menu at brunch and the waitress didn't blink an eye! The cocktails are amazing, we are definitly going back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 42 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's my new favorite restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It's my new favorite restaurant. Service is GREAT and the food is amazing and well worth the price. Flora is my new favorite restaurant in Oakland. I plan to have my birthday here this year because I like it that much!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The restaurant is unique in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant is unique in that it's restored to the former elegance, ambiance and cocktails of the Art Deco period...and it's fabulous! A visual and gastronomical treat. Two dozen signature cocktails from some of the premier water holes of the Art Deco period (20's. 30's and 40's) Featuring gin in many of the concoctions, they are very reminiscent of a fantastic slice of American design history. We were in town for The Art Deco Preservation Ball at the nearby fully restored Paramount theater (also an unbelievable gem from the 30's)and Flora had featured a special menu just for Ball attendees. Had the salmon and pork loin chop...both amazing. Wonderful salads and don't miss the salted caramel pudding dessert. Well worth the effort to go!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Way, way, way to loud. Sound
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way, way, way to loud. Sound bouncing from every direction. Very difficult to hold conversation across table. Was such an effort I was mentally exhausted by the end to a point of irritated. I would do something in that room to stop the sound waves, hang something from the ceiling, add cloth to the walls, something. Felt like being in a disco bar trying to have a high class intimate dinner. Wrong menu for atmosphere. Also, my steak had good taste but quite tough. Stringy tendons tough to cut through with knife I was provided. Not a good steak for the price, sorry. Everything else on my plate was good, including desert, and espresso."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
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Review 45 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Flora was awesome. I would
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Flora was awesome. I would totally recommend the caramel pudding. It is to die for!! This place has a nice environment, friendly staff, and delicious food. I will definitely be returning."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 46 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went there for an up scale
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went there for an up scale lunch, for which it was terrific."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tried everything from the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tried everything from the starter menu, fantastic. Creative, fun cocktails. Over the top salted carmel pudding."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 48 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always Good Food. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always Good Food. Service can be unattentive and spotty but overall friendly. Cocktails are a must. Put the wine list down."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
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Review 49 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Truly a neighborhood gem.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Truly a neighborhood gem. All the food was great and the cocktails are one of a kind. Will definitely be back soon!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 50 for Flora - Oakland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It had been years since I'd
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It had been years since I'd been to Flora and was thrilled to find it still fabulous!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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