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Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
Food & Drink$$

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.
Bardo Lounge & Supper Club logo

Details

Cost
$$Mid-range
Best For
Teens+
Hours
Tue–Sun 5pm–2am
Address
3343 Lakeshore AvenueOakland, CA 94610
Phone
(510) 836-8737
Links
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Added
February 24, 2026

In the News

  • Sleek, ’60s-inspired Bardo Lounge and Supper Club is perfect date-night spot

    Berkeleyside·Oct 19, 2018
  • Inside Oakland’s Mid-Century Dinner Party-Inspired Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

    Eater San Francisco·Oct 2, 2018
  • Bardo Lounge & Supper Club Makes Music a Key Part of Its Vibe

    East Bay Express·Dec 12, 2018
  • Passing Through the Bardo on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland

    KQED·Dec 12, 2018
  • Oakland’s new Bardo Lounge tries to build a better restaurant work environment

    San Francisco Chronicle·Oct 4, 2018
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Bardo Lounge & Supper Club logo

Details

Cost
$$Mid-range
Best For
Teens+
Hours
Tue–Sun 5pm–2am
Address
3343 Lakeshore AvenueOakland, CA 94610
Phone
(510) 836-8737
Links
Cool Meter
💨
Added
February 24, 2026

Meet the Owner

Jenni and Seth Bregman

Jenni and Seth Bregman

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