Place Category: American, Burgers, California, Happy Hours, and Private Dining
Z Café & Bar serves scratch made American cuisine using the freshest, locally grown meats and produce around the Bay Area. Our menu changes seasonally to provide flavors at their peak.
The bar features exciting new alternatives with house cocktails infused with fruits and fresh-squeezed juices. We have over 100 vodka selections and offer a variety of hand shaken specialty martinis including flavored mojitos.
a 10 minute walk from the Paramount Theatre
Z CAFE & BAR Oakland Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSOUPS Cup/ Bowl
TOMATO SOUP 7/9
CLAM CHOWDER 8/10
Friday Only
New England style, cream, potatoes, celery, thymeSPICY CHICKEN TORTILLA 8/10
topped with avocado & sour creamAPPETIZERS
TARRAGON CRAB CAKES 18
lightly seared blue crab meat-- crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, garlic, scallions, lemon juice and tarragon aioli
** real crab meat, may contain shellsZ HOUSE RIBS 18
Four tea-smoked, dry-rubbed, St Louis cut pork ribs with barbecue sauceFRIED PRAWNS & FISH 20
Battered white fish, prawns, bell peppers fried and garnished with fresh jalapenos served with a side of sweet chili sauceLA BURRATA 12
burrata cheese drizzled with honey , topped with glazed walnuts served on grilled ciabatta breadGARLIC PRAWNS 20
Six tail-on prawns sauteed in garlic white wine sauce, paprika (mild) or chipotle (spicy), grilled ciabatta breadHOT WINGS 14
breaded wings tossed in hot sauce mix served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticksONION RINGS 7
fried crispy and served with ranch dressingSALADS
Our Salads Are Tossed In Their Dressings
Add Grilled Chicken Or Seared Tofu +$7
Add Crab Cakes +$12
Add Pan Seared Salmon Or Prawns +$12Z HOUSE SALAD 11
organic field greens, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, parmesan cheese tossed in a scratch made dijon-balsamic viniagretteCAESAR SALAD 12
romaine hearts (light green crispy), parmesan cheese, anchovy fillets, ciabatta garlic croutonsKALE, AVOCADO & BEET SALAD 16
kale, red beets, farro, glazed walnuts tossed in balsamic vinaigrette topped with crumbled goat cheese and avocadoAPPLE WALNUT SALAD 13
romaine hearts (light green crispy), Fuji apple slices, blue cheese crumbles, glazed walnuts, raspberry vinaigretteSANDWICHES
Include A Choice Of:
French Fries** Or House Salad Or Fresh Fruits
**substitute chipotle, garlic or sweet potato
fries +$1.00
substitute gluten free sandwich breadSPICY BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH 19
boneless, skinless chicken thigh, marinated overnight, breaded and tossed in buffalo wing sauce served with pineapple slaw and chipotle aioli on Semifreddi’s challah bunGRILLED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS 18
grilled chicken breast, cheddar cheese, almond-tomato tapenade, dijon mustard on Semifreddi's sourdough breadPANINI CHICKEN CAPRESE 18
grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, house dried tomatoes and pesto sauce of Semifreddi's rosemary focacciaBLT SANDWICH 17
bacon, lettuce, tomato and light mayo on Semifreddi’s rosemary focacciaTUNA MELT SANDWICH ON RYE 19
capers, celery, red onions, basil, tomato slice, lettuce, jack cheese, mayo on grilled rye 19 recommended
add avocado +$3TURKEY CLUB 19
roast turkey breast slices, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on Semifreddi's rosemary focacciaCRAB SALAD SANDWICH 22
blue crab meat, celery, red onions, jack cheese, avocado on grilled Semifreddi's sourdough bread
** real crab meat, may contain shellsGRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Sharp cheddar on Semifreddi's sourdough breadGrilled Cheese + Tomato Soup + House Salad 17
Grilled Cheese + French Fries 13
+$1.00 for every substitutionGrilled Cheese + Tomato Soup 15
INCLUDE A CHOICE OF: FRENCH FRIES OR HOUSE SALAD OR FRESH FRUITS
substitute gluten free sandwich breadBURGERSFLAME GRILLED
Substitute Impossible Burger +$3.00
All burgers can be made with chicken instead of beefOUR BURGERS ARE SERVED ON SEMIFREDDI'S CHALLAH BUN WITH SIDES OF LETTUCE, TOMATO, RED ONION & PICKLE
Z BURGER 19
flame grilled 8 oz premium ground beef grilled to your preferred temperatureAdd Cheese & Fixings
Cheddar, Swiss, Jack, Blue +$2.00 each
Jalapenos, Mushrooms, Grilled Onions +$2.00 each
Bacon, Avocado +$3.00 eachBACON CHEESEBURGER 21
Z burger + bacon & cheddar cheeseCATTLE BURGER 20
Z burger + cheddar cheese, crispy onions & barbecue sauceTHE ROBINSON 21
Z burger + sauteed mushroom & Swiss cheeseB.A.T. BURGER 21
Z burger + bacon, avocado & tomatoTHE WORKS BURGER 23
Z burger + crumbled blue cheese, bacon & avocadoBUNLESS BEEF BURGER 18
flame grilled 8 oz premium ground beef with sides of lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickleAdd Cheese & Fixings
Cheddar, Swiss, Jack, Blue +$2.00 each
Jalapenos, Mushrooms, Grilled Onions +$2.00 each
Bacon, Avocado +$3.00 eachROCKY CHICKEN BURGER 19
flame grilled, house-made chicken patty with lemon zest, cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato & chipotle aioli on Semifreddi's challah bunBARBECUE CHICKEN BURGER 19
flame grilled, house-made chicken patty with lemon zest, cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato and barbecue glaze on Semifreddi's challah bunBUNLESS VEGAN BURGER & AVOCADO 18
Scratch-made vegan patty made with black beans, chickpea, carrots, cilantro, cumin & rolled oats, topped with avocado slices served with side of vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickleBLACK BEAN VEGAN BURGER 18
Scratch-made vegan patty made with black beans, chickpea, carrots, cilantro, cumin & rolled oats served on focaccia bread with a side of vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickleENTREES
MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST 26
beef braised in low temperature with dried house spices, butter and pepperoncini, served with garlic mashed potatoesMRS Z’s MEATLOAF 24
100% ground beef, carrots, milk, eggs, panko, classic ketchup glaze, served with sauteed vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes and gravy on the sideCHICKEN PICCATA 23
battered chicken breast, panko, Italian seasoning, lemon sauce, capers, garlic mashed potatoesBLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA 24
spice-dusted, blackened chicken breast with fettuccine pasta, white cream sauce, mushrooms, garlic and a mix of shallots and red bell peppers, parmesan cheese
extra sauce +3RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 23
Rigatoni pasta, 100% ground beef simmered with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery, cream with our house tomato sauce, topped with parmesan cheeseLOBSTER RAVIOLI 22
white wine cream sauce, a mix of shallots, red bell peppers, mushrooms and parmesan cheese
** real lobster meat, may contain shellsGRILLED GLAZED SALMON 28
honey-dijon-soy glaze served with basmati rice and sauteed vegetablesBLACKENED TILAPIA 23
white fish blackened with spices, topped with avocado salsa, served with basmati rice, sauteed vegetablesWHITE MAC & CHEESE 16
penne rigate pasta, aged sharp white cheddar, parmesan, milk, cream, house seasoned roux, toasted panko
add bacon +3 or crumbled blue cheese +2SPICY PASTA CAPELLINI 16
angel hair pasta tossed in our scratch made marinara sauce, parmesan and a hint of hot pepper flakes
add grilled chicken breasts or tofu +7
add prawns or salmon +12MUSHROOM RISOTTO 18
Spanish Arborio rice, white wine, yellow onions, parmesan, sauteed mushrooms topped with crispy onions
add grilled chicken breasts or tofu +7
add prawns or salmon +12
have your protein blackened with spices +1BLACKPEPPER TOFU 19
stir fried tofu mixed with shallots, ginger, chiles, scallions, garlic, fresh ground black pepper and gluten free soy sauce served with steamed basmati riceFRIES & SIDES
FRENCH FRIES 6
SPECIAL FRIES 7
Chipotle Fries
Garlic Fries
Caesar Fries
Parmesan Fries
Truffle FriesSWEET POTATO FRIES 7
Fried crisp & lightly saltedBOWL OF RICE 3
Steamed basmati riceSAUTEED VEGETABLES 7
Sauteed with garlicSAUTEED SPINACH 7
Sauteed with garlicGARLIC MASHED POTATOES 7
Idaho potatoes, boiled and whipped with garlic, milk and butterFRUIT BOWL 7
Fresh seasonal fruitsSIDE GRILLED BREAD 3
Lightly buttered and grilled Semifreddi's ciabatta breadBREAD & BUTTER 2
Semifreddi's ciabatta bread & butterZ Cafe Cocktail List
Subject to changeMARTINIS $15 Regular // $13 Happy Hour
Blueberry Lemon Drop
blueberry infused vodka, triple sec, fresh squeezed
lemon juice, sugar rim, served with blueberriesMango Martini
mango and lots of mango vodka, triple sec, fresh
squeezed lime juiceCitrus Lemon Drop
citrus vodka, triple sec, fresh squeezed lemon juice,
sugar rimSpicy Mango Martini
Absolut Pepper vodka, mango vodka, triple sec, fresh
squeezed lime juice, dash of Tabasco, sprinkles of fresh
ground pepperPia Piatini
vodka, strawberry puree, champagne, fresh lime,
sugar rimZiatini
gin, chartreuse, St Germain, fresh squeezed lime
juicePorn Star Martini
vanilla infused vodka, passion fruit, lime, topped with
champagne and cherry.Raspberry Bubble
vodka, raspberry liqueur, splash of lemonade, topped
with champagne, sugar rimStrawberry Martini
strawberry vodka, strawberry puree, fresh strawberry,
sugar rimChocolate Martini
chocolate vodka, Kahlua, Dark Creme de CacaoCucumber Basil Martini
cucumber vodka, muddled fresh cucumber and basil,
fresh limePomegranate Martini
pomegranate vodka, triple sec, splash of cranberry
juice, fresh squeezed lime juiceLavander Cosmopolitan
citrus vodka, premium lavender syrup, fresh lemon
juice, splash of cranberry juiceAppletini
tequila, fresh lime, splash of sweet & sourTequila Martini
vodka, apple liqueur, splash of lemonadeMudslide
Kahlua, Baileys, vanilla infused vodkaSide Car
brandy, triple sec, sweet & sour, sugar rim, lemon twistDirty Three Olives Martini
Three Olives Vodka, olive brine and three olivesPeach Martini
peach vodka, peach schnapps, peach pureeManhattan
bourbon, vermouth, dash of Angostura bittersGinger Martini
ginger vodka and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueurZ Cosmopolitan
vodka, triple sec, splash of cranberry juice and fresh
limeRuby Red Cosmopolitan
Absolut Red Ruby Vodka, triple sec, fresh squeezed
grapefruit and lime juiceEspresso Martini
vodka, Kahlua and espressoCorpse Reviver #2
gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lemon juice
and a dash of Pernod absintheCOCKTAILS $15 Regular // $13 Happy Hour
Mehdi Special
Malibu coconut rum, light rum, cranberry, pineapple
and orange juice, cherryCaipirinha
Cachaca rum and lots of fresh limeMoscow Mule
vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime
Also available: Mexican Mule (with Tequila) orKentucky Mule (with Bourbon)
Skinny Margarita
Tequila, Agave nectar, fresh limeMonaScato
Moscato wine, pineapple & orange juice, 7-upHurricane
light rum, dark rum, passion fruiit puree, orange
juice, grenadine, lime squeeze and cherryDark & Stormy
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, ginger beer, lime wedgeOld Fashioned
bourbon, Angostura bitters, muddled orange and
cherryHot Mocha Mint
Rumplemintz & hot chocolate, topped with fresh
whipped creamBasil Hound
gin, fresh squeezed lemon juice, basil, grapefruit and
bittersLynchburg Lemonade
Jack Daniel's, triple sec, sweet & sour, Sprite and fresh
lemonPisco Sour (No Rocks)
Pisco, fresh lime juice, egg white, a dash of AngosturaAperol Spritz
Aperol liqueur, champagne, splash of sweet & sourJohn Daly
sweet tea vodka, citrus vodka, lemonadeHot Toddy
hot brandy, fresh lemon, simple syrup, filled with hot
waterMai Tai
Castillo rum, triple sec, fresh lime, pineapple juice,
grenadineRed Sangria (or White)
red wine, creme de casiss, brandy, orange juicePREMIUM COCKTAILS $17 Regular // $15 Happy Hour
Red Bull Watermelonita
tequila, Watermelon Red Bull, agave, fresh limePurple Cadillac Martini
tequila, Grand Marnier, raspberry liqueur, fresh lime,
sweet & sour, salt or sugar rim.Mojito (Lime)
(apple, mango, strawberry, raspberry, peach) +0.50
Cruzan rum, muddled fresh mint & lime, splash of
simple syrup, and club sodaCHAMPAGNE FLUTE $13 Regular // $11 Happy Hour
French 75
gin, triple sec, lemonade topped with champagneBellini
champagne, peach schnapps, peach pureeKir Royale
raspberry liqueur, champagneLimosa
champagne, splash of lemonadeAbsolutely Fabulous
vodka, cranberry and champagneZ Cafe Wine List
Subject to changeWHITE
Chardonnay, Forestville California 2021
tropical fruit, pear and butter
reg / hh
Glass 9 / 7
Bottle 34 / 30Sauvignon Blanc, Z Alexander North Coast 2022
citrus and passion fruit
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Chardonnay, Butter, Lodi 2022
Buttery, rich, creamy with apple pie aroma
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Reisling, Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2020
pear, peach and cantaloupe
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Moscato (Sparkling), Bartenura Italy 2021
peach
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Pinot Grigio, Zonin Italy 2021
crisp citrus, pears and apricot
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40White Zin, Beringer California
juicy red berries, fresh watermelon
reg / hh
Glass 9 / 8
Bottle 34 / 32RED
Cabernet Sauvignon, Forestville California 2018
smooth black cherry and oak
reg / hh
Glass 9 / 7
Bottle 34 / 30Pinot Noir, Forestville California 2019
cherries, raspberries and a touch of vanilla
reg / hh
Glass 9 / 7
Bottle 34 / 30Merlot, Forestville California 2020
blackberry and plum
reg / hh
Glass 9 / 7
Bottle 34 / 30Chianti, Zonin Italy 2021
cherries and violets
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Zinfandel, Seven Deadly Zins Lodi California 2019
raisins, jammy blackberry and cloves
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Malbec, Dona Paula Mendoza Argentina 2020
powerful blueberry, plum and violets
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Petit Syrah, Bogle California 2019
full body, chocolate and blackberry. "Steal of the Year" Sunset Magazine
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Merlot, Francis Coppola Diamond Collection California 2021
crushed ripe berries, sweet vanilla & mild mint
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Zinfandel, Rosenblum Vitner's Cuvee XXXX California
raspberry, plum and cherries
reg / hh
Bottle 46 / 44Pinot Noir, Flowers, Sonoma Coast 2021
Plum, cranberry, dark cherry flavors. ** 93pts Wine Spectator
reg / hh
Bottle 75 / 70ROSE
Rose, Chloe Central Coast California 2022
elegant dry strawberry, watermelon
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE
Brut, Blanc de blancs J.P.Chenet France
reg / hh
Glass 9 / 7
Bottle 40 / 36Rose, Fraise Et Fruite J.P.Chenet France
reg / hh
Glass 9 / 7
Bottle 40 / 36Prosecco, Torreselia Italy
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Bottle 44 / 40Blanc de Noirs, Gloria Ferrer California
reg / hh
Bottle 48 / 44Brut, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
reg / hh
Bottle 120 / 110PORT
Ruby Porto, Sandeman
reg / hh
Glass 12 / 11
Events and Specials
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UptownFriday, August 8, 2025, 3:00 pm-9:00 pmBest Happy Hour in Oakland Happy Hour Tues – Thurs 3PM-9PM, Fri 3PM-10PM, Sat 5PM – 9PM Happy Hour Prices Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Discounts Happy Hour Prices Read more...
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