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Welcome to Snail Bar

Snail Bar, located in Oakland, CA, is a trendy tapas and wine bar offering a unique dining experience. Chef Andres consistently impresses with his creative dishes, like the oxtail arepas that leave customers beaming with joy. The intimate space exudes a great vibe, with attentive service and a menu that's always changing to keep things exciting. From fresh seafood to crispy pork belly and halloumi skewers, each dish is a flavor bomb that showcases the best of Californian produce. While some find it pricy, the quality and presentation of the food make it worth the splurge for a truly memorable dining experience.

Snail Bar: Reviews & Ratings

Tianna M.
Tianna M.

Love how they change their menu up. Keeps it exciting. Small and intimate space but love the vibe. Great service and good food. Its a gem

Liliana C.
Liliana C.

Food, ambiance, service, aroma, vibes, amazing. Cheers to the chef for making my weekend with these oxtail arepas: food should make you beam with joy like this.

Lindsay S.
Lindsay S.

Andres might be one of the best chefs in the Bay Area. I say this because of his consistency and ability to make unique dishes that are always well thought out and plated beautifully. It's honestly impressive how he is able to create such amazing dishes, so consistently, in such a limited space. Also, I commend him on maintaining a staff that truly enjoys working for him, you can see this by the level of their service.

Rosa C.
Rosa C.

My friend took me here for my birthday dinner and I was completely blown away by the flavors. The bay is currently getting a heat wave but the restaurant was in the shade by 6pm. Our server was incredibly attentive and asked if we wanted water or wine refills often. We ordered a number of dishes and I loved them all! From the oysters with passion fruit mignonette, to the honey glazed squash tostadas, down to the crispy pork belly and halloumi skewers, each dish was a unique & unexpected flavor bomb. Even the crudité reminded me why I love being a Californian and having easy access to delicious produce. 10/10 will return again!

Jessica N.
Jessica N.

Very cozy and tiny restaurant. Menu consists of small bites - mostly seafood. We ordered the snails, bread & butter, and petite plateau - which consisted of 6 oysters, 6 mussels, and 4 shrimp. All the seafood was very fresh and beautifully presented. The bread was warm and both crunchy yet soft. This is definitely a very pricy meal where you will likely leave the restaurant feeling hungry. I would say for what you're getting, it's pretty overpriced compared to other seafood restaurants on their caliber.

Charlie A.
Charlie A.

This place is such a cool hidden gem! I Love snails, escargot when it's done right and this place does it right! Come on, the name says it all. Got here right when they opened so we got a table super fast (best time to show up without a reso). We ordered the world famous snails, half dozen of oyster, corn pancake and a bottle of red bubbles. While wait for our food and sippin our bubbles, the ambiance really brought me back to Paris. The food was out of this world, some of the best I've had anywhere. They weren't kidding about world famous. If you're adventurous, come try this place because it fantastically put together. Love it

Yesenia M.
Yesenia M.

I came here to have some wine and eat with a group of friends. We enjoyed the two bottles of wine we ordered and the food was delicious. I would come back. Definitely try the salmon and potato korroke as well as the snails! Delish

Location

  • Snail Bar
    4935 Shattuck Ave Oakland, CA 94609 Hotline: (510) 879-7678

Welcome to Snail Bar, a hidden gem located at 4935 Shattuck Ave in Oakland, CA. This trendy and hipster tapas and small plates wine bar offers a unique dining experience that will leave you craving more. With a menu that is constantly changing, Snail Bar keeps things exciting and fresh for its customers.

One of the standout features of Snail Bar is its intimate and cozy ambiance, making it the perfect spot for a romantic date night or a casual hangout with friends. The staff here is known for their excellent service, ensuring that every customer feels taken care of and satisfied.

The chef at Snail Bar, Andres, has been praised as one of the best in the Bay Area for his consistent and well-thought-out dishes. From oxtail arepas to crispy pork belly and halloumi skewers, each dish is a unique and unexpected flavor explosion. The seafood offerings, such as snails, oysters, mussels, and shrimp, are fresh and beautifully presented, showcasing the chef's attention to detail.

While some may find the prices at Snail Bar to be on the higher side, the quality of the food and the overall dining experience make it worth every penny. Whether you're a seafood lover or simply looking to try something new and exciting, Snail Bar is the place to be. Don't miss out on this culinary delight in Oakland!