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Beat Black Friday With These Bay Area Dining Deals

Just what you need after some serious shopping

by Stefanie Tuder and Janelle Bitker Updated
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by Stefanie Tuder and Janelle Bitker Updated
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Thanksgiving week is here, which means Black Friday is also upon us. For many, that means dragging your overstuffed body out of bed while it's still dark out and hunting for insane shopping deals. It's a marathon day, and shoppers will surely need sustenance afterwards in the form of food and drink (preferably with booze, of course).

This year, Oakland restaurants and shops are coming out particularly strong with food and drink deals in the name of Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday — the indie, shop-local versions, essentially. From discounts on wine to one-off specials to freebies, one of these 20 Black Friday deals will satisfy your needs. (And we won’t tell if you go without doing some shopping before.)

Looking for a place to sit down for lunch during all that shopping? If you’re going the traditional Black Friday route, you’ll likely be in the SoMa area, so consider one of these restaurants in the neighborhood, or one of these around Union Square.

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Humphry Slocombe

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This isn’t an in-store special, but Humphry Slocombe is offering 20 percent off any four-pack of pints on Black Friday through Amazon with the code 20LICKTHAT.

2790a Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
(415) 550-6971
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Tratto

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While not exclusively a Black Friday deal (it’s available now through January 21), Tratto is offering free hot chocolate and a free Italian doughnut with a ticket stub from the Union Square ice rink. It’s reason enough to go ice skating.

501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-0101
(415) 292-0101
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Gibson

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Gibson will be offering a “Shopping Getaway” prix-fixe menu in the cocktail lounge for $28 starting Black Friday, and continuing every Monday through Saturday night until Christmas. It includes a cheeseburger topped with bacon and ham, mini ice cream cones, and a cocktail.

111 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 771-7709
(415) 771-7709
Patricia Chang

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E&O Kitchen and Bar

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Union Square shoppers will find Black Friday deals at E&O during happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., including $1 oysters on the half shell with kimchi cocktail sauce and $1 butternut squash or shiitake mushroom dumplings.

314 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 693-0303
(415) 693-0303
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Bluestem Brasserie

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With its location right in the middle of downtown San Francisco’s main shopping action, Bluestem is ready to welcome holiday shoppers on Black Friday. A dual special is on the menu: The Schmitter sandwich (roast beef, grilled salami, cheddar, provolone, and a brandy-peppercorn sauce) and Aunt Chrystl’s Hot Austrian Punsch (house-made stroh rum, red wine, orange juice, and spices) will go for $21 during lunch or dinner.

1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 547-1111
(415) 547-1111
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The Wine Club

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This SoMa wine store will have 10 wines available for tasting from 2 to 5 p.m., including some significantly discounted wines to take home for later. Tasting costs $10 per person.

953 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 512-9086
(415) 512-9086
The Wine Club/Facebook

The Winery SF

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Head to Treasure Island to avoid the shopping crowds, taste some wines, and take a few discounted cases home. The Winery SF is offering 40 percent off cases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, 30 percent off cases of Sauvignon Blanc and People’s Blend, and 25 percent off cases of everything else. The sale lasts from noon to 5 p.m., plus a deal on bocce court rentals.

30 Avenue G, San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 735-8423
(415) 735-8423
The Winery SF/Facebook

Faction Brewing

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Now through Sunday, November 25, Faction Brewing is putting a slew of 500 ml bottles on sale, with free glassware thrown in for a 12 pack.

2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-2739
(510) 523-2739
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Benchmark Oakland

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After a long day of shopping, you’ll need a glass of wine. Head to Benchmark Oakland, which will be slashing select wine prices by 50 percent Friday night.

499 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 488-6677
(510) 488-6677
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Binh Minh Quan

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This Vietnamese staple is giving out free Thai iced tea with any entree purchase (one per person) on Black Friday or the next day, Small Business Saturday.

338 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8136
(510) 893-8136
Moe R./Yelp

Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen

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Berkeley’s classic Jewish deli is keeping the Thanksgiving vibes going through Black Friday with a special turkey platter and open-faced turkey sandwich on offer.

1475 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 848-3354
(510) 848-3354
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The Terrace Room Restaurant

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Head to this picturesque restaurant along Lake Merritt for a free glass of sparkling wine with any entree on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday.

1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 903-3771
(510) 903-3771
The Terrace Room/Facebook

Donato & Co.

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Head to this Italian restaurant in the Elmwood for a free dessert with any main course for dinner on Black Friday.

2635 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 838-1131
(510) 838-1131
Donato & Co./Facebook

Heart & Dagger Saloon

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Until 7 p.m., grab a pint for $5 or well drink for $4 on Black Friday at this Oakland dive bar.

504 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 444-7300
(510) 444-7300
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe

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Enjoy a hard-earned holiday drink near Lake Merritt. This Cuban restaurant is serving hot toddies for 50 percent off on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

530 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 832-1515
(510) 832-1515
Jaylena P./Yelp

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Proposition Chicken

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The Oakland post of Proposition Chicken is participating in the Grand Lake neighborhood’s Plaid Friday (aka Black Friday) with a yet-to-be-named “nice surprise.”

3260 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 808-5172
(510) 808-5172
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Buckingham Wine & Spirits

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This low-key liquor store is slashing prices on Black Friday, with 20 percent off Hangar One Vodka, $5 off Campari, 15 percent off Diplomático Rums, and more.

3293 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Joseph A./Yelp

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

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Head to mid-century dinner party-themed Bardo for a special happy hour, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, featuring seasonal cocktails.

3343 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-8737
(510) 836-8737
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Shakewell

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No word yet on what exactly Shakewell is offering on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, but the Oakland Mediterranean restaurant promises some sort of surprise to guests who pop in.

3407 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 251-0329
(510) 251-0329
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Lin Jia Kitchen

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Mention “Plaid Friday” to your server at this Asian fusion restaurant, and you’ll get a 50 percent off discount on a glass of wine or beer.

3437 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 835-8322
(510) 835-8322
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Humphry Slocombe

2790a Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

This isn’t an in-store special, but Humphry Slocombe is offering 20 percent off any four-pack of pints on Black Friday through Amazon with the code 20LICKTHAT.

2790a Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
(415) 550-6971
Humphry Slocombe/Facebook

Tratto

501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

While not exclusively a Black Friday deal (it’s available now through January 21), Tratto is offering free hot chocolate and a free Italian doughnut with a ticket stub from the Union Square ice rink. It’s reason enough to go ice skating.

501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-0101
(415) 292-0101
Tratto/Facebook

Gibson

111 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Gibson will be offering a “Shopping Getaway” prix-fixe menu in the cocktail lounge for $28 starting Black Friday, and continuing every Monday through Saturday night until Christmas. It includes a cheeseburger topped with bacon and ham, mini ice cream cones, and a cocktail.

111 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 771-7709
(415) 771-7709
Patricia Chang

E&O Kitchen and Bar

314 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Union Square shoppers will find Black Friday deals at E&O during happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., including $1 oysters on the half shell with kimchi cocktail sauce and $1 butternut squash or shiitake mushroom dumplings.

314 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 693-0303
(415) 693-0303
E&O Kitchen and Bar

Bluestem Brasserie

1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103

With its location right in the middle of downtown San Francisco’s main shopping action, Bluestem is ready to welcome holiday shoppers on Black Friday. A dual special is on the menu: The Schmitter sandwich (roast beef, grilled salami, cheddar, provolone, and a brandy-peppercorn sauce) and Aunt Chrystl’s Hot Austrian Punsch (house-made stroh rum, red wine, orange juice, and spices) will go for $21 during lunch or dinner.

1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 547-1111
(415) 547-1111
Bluestem Brasserie/Facebook

The Wine Club

953 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94107

This SoMa wine store will have 10 wines available for tasting from 2 to 5 p.m., including some significantly discounted wines to take home for later. Tasting costs $10 per person.

953 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 512-9086
(415) 512-9086
The Wine Club/Facebook

The Winery SF

30 Avenue G, San Francisco, CA 94130

Head to Treasure Island to avoid the shopping crowds, taste some wines, and take a few discounted cases home. The Winery SF is offering 40 percent off cases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, 30 percent off cases of Sauvignon Blanc and People’s Blend, and 25 percent off cases of everything else. The sale lasts from noon to 5 p.m., plus a deal on bocce court rentals.

30 Avenue G, San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 735-8423
(415) 735-8423
The Winery SF/Facebook

Faction Brewing

2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA 94501

Now through Sunday, November 25, Faction Brewing is putting a slew of 500 ml bottles on sale, with free glassware thrown in for a 12 pack.

2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-2739
(510) 523-2739
Faction Brewing

Benchmark Oakland

499 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607

After a long day of shopping, you’ll need a glass of wine. Head to Benchmark Oakland, which will be slashing select wine prices by 50 percent Friday night.

499 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 488-6677
(510) 488-6677
Janelle Bitker

Binh Minh Quan

338 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607

This Vietnamese staple is giving out free Thai iced tea with any entree purchase (one per person) on Black Friday or the next day, Small Business Saturday.

338 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8136
(510) 893-8136
Moe R./Yelp

Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen

1475 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Berkeley’s classic Jewish deli is keeping the Thanksgiving vibes going through Black Friday with a special turkey platter and open-faced turkey sandwich on offer.

1475 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 848-3354
(510) 848-3354
Saul’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

The Terrace Room Restaurant

1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612

Head to this picturesque restaurant along Lake Merritt for a free glass of sparkling wine with any entree on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday.

1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 903-3771
(510) 903-3771
The Terrace Room/Facebook

Donato & Co.

2635 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Head to this Italian restaurant in the Elmwood for a free dessert with any main course for dinner on Black Friday.

2635 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 838-1131
(510) 838-1131
Donato & Co./Facebook

Heart & Dagger Saloon

504 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Until 7 p.m., grab a pint for $5 or well drink for $4 on Black Friday at this Oakland dive bar.

504 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 444-7300
(510) 444-7300
Heart and Dagger/Facebook

CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe

530 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Enjoy a hard-earned holiday drink near Lake Merritt. This Cuban restaurant is serving hot toddies for 50 percent off on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

530 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 832-1515
(510) 832-1515
Jaylena P./Yelp

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Proposition Chicken

3260 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

The Oakland post of Proposition Chicken is participating in the Grand Lake neighborhood’s Plaid Friday (aka Black Friday) with a yet-to-be-named “nice surprise.”

3260 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 808-5172
(510) 808-5172
Proposition Chicken/Facebook

Buckingham Wine & Spirits

3293 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

This low-key liquor store is slashing prices on Black Friday, with 20 percent off Hangar One Vodka, $5 off Campari, 15 percent off Diplomático Rums, and more.

3293 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Joseph A./Yelp

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

3343 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Head to mid-century dinner party-themed Bardo for a special happy hour, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, featuring seasonal cocktails.

3343 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-8737
(510) 836-8737