Obelisco Restaurant — Restaurant in Oakland

This is for the Lakeshore location. The ceviche was fantastic. The interior space and accoustics are great. The cocktaiI was just right. Prices fine. We enjoyed our meal and everything was tasty. I realize they recently opened and are hopefully still working the kinks out, but it's also true that pretty much everything was indifferently-timed and otherwise felt a bit off. And it's not just the service being friendly without being very great, or that one of our apps was forgotten in the kitchen and came out too late, or that one of our mains also was apparently forgotten because when they finally arrived one was bone cold, or that they should not have bothered to ask what kind of beans, or the bowlful of fingernail-sized broken bits of chips and lame watery salsas that came mismatched with the otherwise actually very fresh and good guac, or that our server put the bill down and then went on break with the rest of the front staff so we were left sitting there with our card on the table. It's not like they were in the weeds, it was more that they organizationally do not seem to the point of caring or coping with such details at this point, hopefully they can turn that around because there is a lot of potential here. I feel a little bad about the rating, because really we had a nice meal overall notwithstanding the many whoopsies, and we...

It was such an honor to be invited to the friends and family opening night at Obelisco, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of such a special evening. The hospitality was heartfelt, the space was beautiful, and the food—absolutely phenomenal. The carnitas were tender, flavorful, and perfectly crisped on the edges—everything you want in a classic dish done right. The chicken mole was rich, deep, and beautifully balanced, with that complex, velvety sauce that stays with you long after the last bite. The salsas were bright and bold, each with their own personality, and the refried beans were smooth, savory, and satisfying—comfort food at its best. And don’t even get me started on the guacamole—fresh, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. Obelisco is clearly a labor of love, and it shines through in every detail—from the food to the warm, welcoming energy of the team. Can’t wait to come back and support this beautiful new addition to...

It was with mixed emotions that I decided to orient myself to Obelisco given that their new location on Lakeshore previously housed one of my favorite dining establishments: Shakewell/The Well! Obelisco's reviews had been consistently positive/favorable so why not, eh?!! Imagine my surprise when the mixologist, Ashley, previously of Shakewell, was at the bar helm!! She suggested a cocktail and accommodated my proclivities perfectly.....and likewise with my appetizer, Sopes! EVERYTHING was perfect and delicious. I even chatted up a couple of diners seated at the bar who echoed my sentiments. Wait Staff Julianna's service with menu explanation further elevated my experience. I hear tell brunch will be served within the ensuing weeks...looking forward to it especially when I learned chilaquiles MAY be on the menu! I shall be returning to cultivate new memories, albeit with heightened and superlative...