Portal

Always a great selection of beers here, had a good brunch here too, overall a pretty cool place, obviously the balcony in back is their signature.

The patio seating is table service so check in with the host. Great beer selection , ask for a taste of you are unsure. Get the Brussels sprouts and wings if you're drinking with hungry friends.

there's gonna be a line , so order a bloody, a beer , a libation then wait on the patio for your table :) don't be afraid to share a patio table , you'll meet some cool peeps!

Put yourself on the waitlist on Yelp, you won’t have to wait as long. I love the outdoor seating , and good amount of options on the menu. Great food, service and ambiance!

Love the brunch . Chilaquiles were on point and the steak add-on was grilled to perfection. Awesome atmosphere and attentive staff . Get there early as it fills up quick!

The kitchen is closed in the middle of the day to switch from brunch to dinner . Closed Monday's. Great soju cocktail and local craft beer selection ! Food is top!!!

Sit at the outside patio for brunch ! Definitely order the crispy potatoes !!! Also serving speciality beers and bottomless mimosa .

Portal is a wonderful gastropub ! Lots of food, super friendly service , Queer Beer Wednesday, and great views of Lake Merritt !

Try the garbage bread (pizza dough , proofed overnight and rolled into a burrito-Stromboli mash-up stuffed with either pepperoni and sausage , herbs and ricotta ).

Great little hidden gem , the food is amazing as well as the staff . Had the Hard Cider and I'm totes a fan.

If there is anything by Allagash on tap try it! They are almost all perfection. Especially those who appreciate belgians and more complex beers ????????

Another tip is be sure to try the Pranqsterwhen it's on tap ... Perfect beverage for a warm day crisp, clean , with fruity and floral notes. Hey hey but it's not "girly" lol

Super friendly service and always a huge selection of amazing craft beers . Also, get the garbage bread . It's awesome.

Stuffed Challah French Toast (fruit , ricotta , whipped cream , butter and maple syrup ). Mini burgers

They have alcoholic Ginger Beer , try it! And the Lagunitas Brown Sugga when it's on tap . THAT IS ALL

Garbage bread ! I'd come back just for that. Oh the giant selection of tasty beers is a plus too.

Chicken wings here are good to go and the outdoor area is amazing during warmer days.

Got knots, brunch potatoes and a burger with some BBQ wings for later; midday visit meant little to no sidewalk crowding

Hidden gem of Lake Merritt . Sunsets on the patio , amazing beer list , fabulous bites

Great brunch and friendly waiters

French toast bread seemed like it had been left on the stove too long: it was hard no matter how much I soaked it in syrup .

I love this place!! Such a friendly staff , bomb wings , great atmosphere.. This my shit!!!

Garbage bread makes a perfect shareable happy hour snack .

You definitely want a table on the patio . Worth the wait. Get an order of garlic fries , but skip the salmon .

Awesome bottomless mimosas ! They even offered sunscreen on a bright day :)

Hidden new spot in oakland! Their garbage bread is super and their beer selection ? Uh-may-zing!!!

Not worth the wait or the price for brunch . Food was bland, spicy Bloody Mary was not. Thank goodness for their selection of hot sauce in both cases.

The mini burgers and the chicken Caesar salad

The fried brussel sprouts are hella good!!!

Choose to sit outside! You won't regret it.

Turkey slider is better than chicken slider ! Just get 2 turkey sliders .

bloody mary ! and the chilaquiles ! can't go wrong at Portal

Get the Portal Benedict.

Lively for sure. Great bottle of rose wine . Food is meh.

Great beer garden , nice selection of beers and garbage bread !

Try the fried chicken mini burgers . The mushroom and gravy fell flat.

Not a huge beer menu but very high-quality selections. Would gladly order any on the menu!

Brunch patio is fun

Get the garbage bread . Best item on the menu

Live music on Thursday nights and friendly service !

The faucet in the bathroom has the temperature reversed. Hot to the right, cold to the left.

Definitely sit out in the patio , enjoy some sun and beautiful view of Lake Merrit.

The polenta Benedict is AMAZING!

That fried chicken sandwich is a game changer.

Why go somewhere and eat just one burger , when at Portal you can try two completely different mini-burgers?!?!?

The chilaquiles are great!

This place has a shit hostess ... Waited 15 mins before anyone acknowledge me standing at the door.

At night you can request a blanket & still sit outside!

Extremely loud inside. Deafening. Why would anyone want to go to a place like that at noon?

Delicious food but slow. They only have one bathroom which means a long wait every time wtf? Also they only serve some of their beer in pitchers , weird and obnoxious.