Lovely Day — Local services in Oakland

A very unfortunate couple of hours. After sitting for over a half hour, we had only got water to our table, no drinks and not a bite of food. The first 2 appetizers (ceviche and polenta) came out about 40 minutes in and they were ok. We were an hour and a half in and still missing the rest of our food. I can understand that sometimes things can go wrong in the kitchen or with service, but an apology would be welcome in that case. Instead after inquiring, the response we got is that everything was fine and we would get an estimate of when we would get our other 2 apps and the mains. They did arrive shortly after inquiring: burrata, asparagus, trout and steak. All dishes were fine, but honestly underwhelming in portion size and quality, especially when considering the menu price. Also interesting that the wine listed on the menu as Napa is instead from Lodi according to the bottle. I would not be back, but I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1 in appreciation of the effort of putting together a nicely decorated place and a wannabe fine dining experience, which however is far from...

What a gem of a spot! I can't wait to book another event here at Lovely Day! I recently held a corporate event here, and not only was the food fantastic, but Jen's team was helpful, resourceful and accommodating. They were easy to work with, solution-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. We used both their Car Barn and Shop spaces, with food and reception in the outdoor patio and Car Barn, and our meeting in the Shop. It worked really well for our eclectic performing arts organization. Their pricing was more than fair, and they made it easy to bring in my own rentals and A/V company. Lots of different ways to re-work the space and adjust it to our needs. Though there is not a lot of parking nearby, we gave our guests Uber vouchers to use to promote ride-sharing. This funky, eclectic space was perfect for our needs and I highly encourage you to check it out for...

Go now and book a reservation! I hate to even tell you how good this place is, as it strikes me as a place that will be booked 3 months out and have lines around the block as soon as people realize what's happening in this place and I'll never get back in. Cozy interior space as well as a dog-friendly patio and every last thing we had was excellent! Cocktails amazing, unique starters, great mids/salad, and a pork & grits main I'll be remembering fondly for a long time. Then two shared desserts, beautifully presented and delicious, and we still felt like there were two other desserts we wish we could have tried (bring a big group!) Service spot on and price actually less than what I'd expect for this level experience. Go. You'll have...