Cato's Ale House

Craft Beer Bar and Restaurant - World class beer and daily house-made specials. Family friendly, free live music, trivia, and HD televisions.

9 / 10
241
ratings
  • Phone

    (510) 655-3349

  • Website

    catosalehouse.com

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  • Type

    Gastropub

Address

3891 Piedmont Ave (at Montell Ave) Oakland , CA 94611 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar

Comments / 58


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beer trivia live music sandwiches good for groups casual catatoes karaoke good for a quick meal wifi great value good for singles healthy food pies lunch pitchers neighborhood dinner crowded house specialties
Heath McA

The Charles Wheal Band plays amazing R&B from 6-9pm some Wednesday & Thursday nights. The house specials are always good. And the bartenders are always fast and friendly !

Inderpreet Singh

Drink some cool brews and enjoy the vegan bahn mi . They have a large collection of beers and live music .

Jennifer Pore

They have some vegan options ! The impossible burger ( a little over cooked) and a tofu bahn mi sandwich .

Marta Tappero

Good beer . They have Pliny. Food is ok. Price is fair . Ask for the special of the day, usually better. Sweet Potato fries were great.

Emmy Alice

They have karaoke on Saturday nights. It's not hopping, but it's a fun time for a group of friends. Drink Sea Dog Blueberry Ale--sweet and refreshing like a wild Maine blueberry !

WhiskyAvenger

Fantastic beer and food options. If I lived in Oakland or the east bay ,I’d be here all the time.

Frank Kim

Pretty awesome beer collection, will have live bands and trivia nites.

Marah Laurie

Love this place! Perfect unpretentious neighborhood bar--they also have trivia Monday nights!

François

Great atmosphere with large choice of beers and quality live music

Joey Combs

One of the few places in the Bay Area that carries Pliney The Elder!

Jason Eaves

Wifi , good beer , and hearty food. Great lunch spot during the work day

Brendan Getzell

Bring some table games (bananagrams for example), get a beer from their extensive list, and get the Obama sandwich . No really.

James Anthony

lots of rare beers on tap , try poppy jasper amber, jc flyer IPA ; good food too!

Tim Harrison

Excellent rotating tap list , and a solid kitchen.

Libby Lee-Egan

Don't wait at your table like a chump for service. Things are pretty self serve here: get a menu, get drinks at the bar and food at the kitchen.

Phillip Wharton

Great specials, artisan food, craft beers , and low key atmosphere.

Allyn Beltran

Great selection of beers on tap . Burger was also delicious.

Clinton Winder

Good food & beer list , friendly staff

Daniel Markham

The food here has never been bad but it's markedly improved in the past year. A+ pub grub 9/10 times.

Jackie Lee

Pickup a menu and order food at a window on the far left upon entering!

Michael Fox

The catatoes are no longer on the menu, but they are still available as a secret, off-menu option.

Taka T

Wifi password is "cold beer " including space as of April 2014.

Hannah Rose

The bar manager went to wine school, so don't be afraid to bring to try their wine selection :)

Derek Tucker

Burgers and trivia are the best!

Aneilia McDermott

Kale Caesar is a nice lunch option

Jahed Momand

Fish and chips . Great beer selection .

Em Kloos

The portobello 'burger ' was delicious. The apple bread pudding was kinda bland.

Guy Noren

So many good beers and yummy burgers

Blair Helsing

Recommended: artichoke pizza , turkey burger . I've been ordering these for years when my band plays here.

Angelo Brown

The Cato burger is on point!!!!!

Sal M

It gets really hot inside when it's warm.

Daniel Markham

Trivia night ! Win the music round OR the whole thing? Get a free pitcher . Any beer .

Greg Thompson

While ordering, also find a seat

Lauren Woll

If you've just been poked and prodded at Kaiser, this is the medicine you need.

Ilya K

Live music is a win!

Lucas Gardner

Delicious beer and burgers !

Mark McGregor

Every neighborhood should have a Cato's. Go. Bring friends and family.

Hugh Bussell

Enjoyed the Hallelujah! Sandwich

Aubrie Gilbert

Grab a table as soon as you see it, especially on a busy night

Meg

The onion rings are amazing!!!!!

Zackary Brown

WiFi PW "cold beer " w/space

Daniel Markham

Two dollar taco Tuesday

Shelly Miller

These folks are unfortunately serious about their trivia .

Angelica Czekalski

Get a pitcher and a pie , perfect night out!

Blair Helsing

This placed is packed to the rafters tonight and we're laying down the music loud until 9

joe

Moonlite's sour mash beer 's got a nice kick to it.

Garret TheMinor T

Tuna melt is amazing!

Tessa Cox

Rad karaoke first and third Saturday!

Apple Pie T

Excellent hot wings with fresh chunky blue cheese

Patrick Coleman

The new Treme sandwhich is mighty tasty

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