Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Blue Willow Teaspot, Phnom Penh and Tomsa Sushi, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 9 upscale dining experiences
Discover upscale restaurants in Oakland with paleo options. Budget-friendly paleo dining.
Oakland's Upscale Paleo Destinations
Oakland’s vibrant dining scene offers a sophisticated take on ancestral eating, blending high-end atmospheres with nutrient-dense ingredients across a variety of global traditions. This curated selection features everything from refined Japanese izakayas and aromatic Thai kitchens to elegant Italian and Spanish spots that cater to a grain-free lifestyle. Whether you are seeking a polished American bistro or a vibrant Vietnamese experience, these upscale destinations prove that eating Paleo in the East Bay is both a luxurious and diverse culinary adventure.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Paleo Restaurants in Oakland | Upscale & Paleo
- Blue Willow Teaspot · rated 5/5: 23 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Phnom Penh · rated 5/5: 19 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Tomsa Sushi · rated 5/5: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Monterey Fish Market · rated 5/5: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Tarocco · rated 5/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Tokyo Fish Market · rated 5/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Highwire Coffee Roasters · rated 5/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Breads of India · rated 5/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Peerless Coffee and Tea Espresso and Shop · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Holy Basil Pho · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- The Cheese Board Collective · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Comal Next Door · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rose Pizzeria · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Wise Sons · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Jewish Deli.
- Cafe Tibet · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- The Local Butcher Shop · rated 4/5: 68 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Asha Tea House · rated 4/5: 39 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Chocolate Dragon · rated 4/5: 37 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Pagarung Thai Cuisine · rated 4/5: 25 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Equator Coffees & Teas · rated 4/5: 22 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mount Everest · rated 4/5: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Raxakoul Coffee & Cheese · rated 4/5: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kirala · rated 4/5: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Boichik Bagels · rated 4/5: 14 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Park Burger · rated 4/5: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- JotMahal · rated 4/5: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Cholita Linda · rated 4/5: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen · rated 4/5: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Gilman Brewing Company · rated 4/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Imperial garden · rated 4/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
