Skog's - Oakland

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat and ordered biscuits and gravy. OMG it was so good we couldn't stop eating them. The owner was kind enough to give us dess... read more We stopped in for a quick bite to eat and ordered biscuits and gravy. OMG it was so good we couldn't stop eating them. The owner was kind enough to give us dessert. It was just as good. Great place, lots of history and killer food.

I fell in love with this place! This beautiful historic building is centrally located in Oakland. The lovely vintage decor throughout the space is welcoming and... read more I fell in love with this place! This beautiful historic building is centrally located in Oakland. The lovely vintage decor throughout the space is welcoming and eye catching. Friendly service and exceptional food! This restaurant also offers a gorgeous bar and outside patio with a koi pond. This is my new favorite place to go on the weekends!

The restaurant is now under new ownership since 2020, and the interior is spacious and well-decorated. You must try the lemon drop cocktail! We started with the... read more The restaurant is now under new ownership since 2020, and the interior is spacious and well-decorated. You must try the lemon drop cocktail! We started with the amazing calamari and their tarter sauce is one of the best I've ever had. They also brought out fried dough pieces with powdered sugar on the house, which was a nice touch. The owner and her son were very friendly and accommodating, helping us with the menu and making excellent lemon drop drinks. Although they don't serve burgers after 4 o'clock, my partner enjoyed the braised short ribs with polenta, which I tried and found to be very good. I ordered the linguini pasta bowl with tiger prawns and delicious bread, a must-try dish when in Oakland. Overall, a very good dining experience.

CLOSED!!! What has changed in Oakland? Tolly's, in historic Oakland is now Skog's, one of the newest happenings and worth the short side trip off of I-5 for a c... read more CLOSED!!! What has changed in Oakland? Tolly's, in historic Oakland is now Skog's, one of the newest happenings and worth the short side trip off of I-5 for a culinary experience at a fair price. There is more to enjoy then eating. The outdoor space iswelcoming, covered, and beautiful. Tolly's historic beauty and delightful décor is retained by the owners Vince and KatrinaGaeta. The menu- due to COVID restrictions- is limited, but varied. The quality of food is excellent and the long overduerevamping of Tolly's is a blessing to weary I -5 corridor travelers who longed for its return. The coffee by Illy's was smoothand excellent. One of my favorites. My choice (a barometer of all things on a menu is the burger) was the Rogue Blue Bacon &Portabella Burger with sweet potato fires. Excellent, see photo for proof. I can't wait until the inside is open. As many knowit is eye candy sporting a historic soda fountain. The double barrel shotguns adorn the doors of Turkey Hall soon to open thisApril adjacent to Skog's and another property of the Gaeta Family sporting a market theme. Can't wait for this addition toOakland, a soon to be destination day trip off of wearisome I-5.

Great restraunt, under new ownership as of, i believe, 2020. The inside is huge and well decorated. Must try the lemon drop! We started with the calamari which... read more Great restraunt, under new ownership as of, i believe, 2020. The inside is huge and well decorated. Must try the lemon drop! We started with the calamari which was amazing, and their tarter sauce is some of the best I've ever had. (We eat ALOT of seafood. They also brought out these fried dough squares covered with powdered sugar and it was on the house! Very nice gal and her sonrunning the place that day. Personable, friendly and helpful about the menu and made the best lemon drop drink. We went after4pm, sorry no burgers after 4pm, but my husband got the braised short ribs with palente which I tried and was very very good (itdoesnt look like alot of food but its very filling for even a grown man! And I got the pasta dish linguini with tiger prawnsand garlic bread, also very good. Must try this restraunt if your in Oakland. Highly reccomend.