
Portal
Lake Merritt, Oakland
Bar in Oakland, United States
The Read
Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Portal is a good Oakland pick for casual groups that want burgers, beer, and a Lake Merritt patio without a high-spend dinner format. At about $25 per person, it is strongest for brunch, happy hour, birthdays, and low-pressure meetups; choose it for the outdoor setting, not for a formal cocktail or tasting-menu night.
About Portal
For a casual Oakland visit, Portal can be framed simply: the planning details are a casual dress code and an estimated price of $25 per person. Portal is a casual Oakland option.
That makes Portal most useful to consider when you want a direct option in Oakland and need a simple price expectation.
What is confirmed
The clearest grounded planning point is the $25-per-person price signal. That places Portal in casual-venue territory for many visitors.
The other confirmed point is dress code: casual.
Read Portal as a casual Oakland venue with a simple price expectation, not as a place whose appeal can be responsibly summarized around accolades or signature features.
Who should pick it, and who should skip it
Choose Portal if you want a casual Oakland option and the $25-per-person estimate fits your plan. It may be a practical pick when the main confirmed needs are casual dress and a clear budget expectation, provided you confirm any operational details that matter to your visit.
Dress casual and keep expectations aligned with the confirmed information: Portal is represented here only by its Oakland location, casual dress code, and $25-per-person price point.
For planning beyond this stop, use the Oakland restaurants guide, the Oakland bars guide, the Oakland hotels guide, the Oakland wineries guide, and the Oakland experiences guide. Related pages include other Oakland dining and bar options.
Quick reference: Portal is in Oakland, the price is $25 per person, and the dress code is casual.
Planning details
- Location
- 1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA
- Website
- portaloakland.com
- Phone
- +15106637678
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, scenic gastropub atmosphere with a large outdoor patio overlooking Lake Merritt; reviews describe it as a vibe and a great neighborhood spot.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
- Spirits Focus
- Beer, Cocktails
- Opened
- 2013
Signature Pours
Bloody Mary
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA
Planning details
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Portal?
Expect only that casual attire is appropriate unless Portal states otherwise.
Is Portal good for a date?
It can be considered for a casual Oakland date if the $25-per-person estimate fits your plan.











