Agave Uptown: Elegant Mexican dining with vibrant flavors in Oakland
Agave Uptown stands out in Oakland as a Mexican restaurant with glass-walled, elegant seating and a welcoming staff. Guests praise flavorful, beautifully presented dishes—from mixed ceviche and molotes to fish tacos and the coastal sea bass bowl—crafted with care. Attentive service, solid cocktails, and a warm, rustic ambiance make for a memorable dining experience.
2135 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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Enjoy elevated dishes like sea bass coastal bowls, ceviche, and enchiladas in a stylish setting.
Savor refreshing mango cocktails and seasonal specials that complement the meal perfectly.
Ideal for work lunches or family gatherings with shareable appetizers and attentive service.
A romantic atmosphere with beautiful decor, lemon water, and impeccable hospitality.
Try limited-time offerings like Christmas drinks and chef-curated seasonal dishes.
Overall rating
Denise Dang
So glad we called because the hours on Google for Sundays were wrong. They were definitely open at 1pm Sunday. Our family shared the mixed ceviche and half dozen molotes on the recommendation of the server. Both were superb! My 2 fish tacos were delicious and the rice and beans were perfectly seasoned. The enchiladas were delicious as was the coloradito chicken plate. They had Christmas drink specials, so we'll have to come back to try that sometime!
Maya Kay
Perfect fancy date idea! From the minute you arrive you see beautiful glass walls and fancy seating! Greeted immediately with staff and seated with lemon water! Each item is packed with amazing unforgettable flavors from the appetizers, main courses, desserts and drinks! Really enjoyed myself and highly recommend!
Zuri
This restaurant was such a treat! Our waiter was top tier, had the best attitude and his attention to detail was superb! We shared some items and everything was DELICIOUS. Loved the decor. We had many drinks therefore our bill was a little high, but great prices overall.
Brandon Cable
Agave Uptown is a standout Mexican restaurant on a corner in Oakland. The food was incredible—rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. Service was excellent: the staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The cocktails were solid and complemented the overall experience nicely. Great atmosphere, great hospitality—highly recommended.
Rehman Ali
A gastronomic gem of Oakland, Agave Uptown was the perfect place for a work lunch. The citrus infused water lets you know that this place pays attention to detail. I got a mango cocktail that was really refreshing. For my lunch I ordered the coastal bowl with sea bass. The sea bass was perfectly cooked, tender, flaky, and the chef did not overpower the dish with salt. The natural flavors of the seasonal vegetables and the sea bass itself shined. And that is truly what is so great about the food here: flavor comes from the complex combination of ingredients and not from salt or spices masking the ingredients. The quality of food here is top-notch, complemented with attentive, friendly service, set with comforting, rustic ambiance. Highly recommend.
