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Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
Mid-century dinner party energy in the heart of Grand Lake
Grand Lake, Oakland
About This Place
Bardo Lounge & Supper Club is built on the idea that the best nights out feel like you're a guest at someone's really good dinner party. The whole place has that mid-century warmth to it, the kind of space where you actually want to linger with a drink and good company. It's in the Grand Lake District, which means you've got that neighborhood vibe without feeling like you stumbled into someone's living room by accident.
The setup here is smart because everything takes reservations, whether you're coming for a full dinner or just perching at the bar for cocktails. That means the place stays at the right temperature conversationally, never too packed or too empty. The supper club concept means food is clearly part of the equation, giving you reason to actually sit down and commit to the evening instead of just bouncing between drinks.
This is the kind of place where you go because you want to be around other people having a good time, but it doesn't feel forced. Monday through Saturday, Bardo keeps that dinner party atmosphere going, the kind of spot that makes you want to actually get dressed and make plans instead of just wondering what to do on a Friday night.
In the News
Sleek, ’60s-inspired Bardo Lounge and Supper Club is perfect date-night spot
BerkeleysideInside Oakland’s Mid-Century Dinner Party-Inspired Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
Eater San FranciscoBardo Lounge & Supper Club Makes Music a Key Part of Its Vibe
East Bay ExpressPassing Through the Bardo on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland
KQEDOakland’s new Bardo Lounge tries to build a better restaurant work environment
San Francisco Chronicle
Meet the Owner

Jenni and Seth Bregman
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