Sobre Mesa

Sobre Mesa is an Afro-Latino kitchen and cocktail lounge in Oakland, CA, located at 1618 Franklin St. Created by Top Chef Season 18 contestant Chef Nelson German, the restaurant draws inspiration from his Dominican roots and African ancestry, with influences from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other Latin countries. The name means “over the table,” referencing the conversation that begins after the meal.

The menu features seasonal tapas and entrees designed to pair with the bar’s refined cocktails. Offerings include suya beef empanadas, adobo chicken pinchos, stuffed sweet plantain, warm olives, and herbed patatas. Main dishes feature jerk gambas, ribeye steak suya pinchos, braised pork shoulder, and cast iron grilled whole branzino. Sides include caramelized sweet plantain and Caribbean red rice, with sweets like the Sobre Mesa Sundae.

The drink menu includes specialty shaken and stirred cocktails such as the Sobre Mesa, Chan Chan, Zombie Reviver #2, and Negroni De La Muerta. The lounge also offers private party packages for intimate gatherings to grand events.

The business holds a 4.00 rating based on customer reviews. Guests have noted the exotic setting, the quality of the cocktails, and the service provided by the staff.

The restaurant sits on Franklin St in Oakland, just steps from AC Transit and within a tenth of a mile of StopWaste, Envision Academy of Arts & Technology, and the Town Crier public artwork.

BizScoreAI gives Sobre Mesa a Content Quality score of 100 out of 100, meaning the website clearly answers customer questions and provides descriptions that AI assistants can quote directly. The business also earns a Technical score of 91 out of 100.