Swan's Market — Local services in Oakland

A gem of a lunch hub, with great food from a number of different vendors. Try B Dama's lunch specials of Japanese rice bowls with any protein and you won't be disappointment. Or go with a luxurious grilled cheese sandwich -- add the avocado and/or ham -- from The Cook and Her Farmer. And more! This is the place for a great lunch. Parking is a pain, and during the rush it can be hard to find seats, but otherwise this is the place to go if you are...

Our daughter, whom we were visiting, took us here last night. We were looking forward to a fun evening of great food, but oh my god, the noise level was unbearable. Who thought that ear-splitting splitting X 100 is a good idea for people trying to eat and visit with friends and family?? I know that loud restaurants are a current thing, and I've been in plenty, in major cities worldwide​, but this was the worst I've ever encountered....

This bustling market building is full of food stalls ranging from, Caribbean to Japanese to Mexican and others. They also have a couple of counters where you can pick up a wide variety of fresh meat and fish. The seating is primarily shared tables, with a bit of outside seating as well. Be sure to bring your appetite, because there is a lot of delicious food to...