“Best steak dinner I ever had…”
“It was a five-star meal…”
“The best meal deal in Oakland...”
Portal is a place that reflects and celebrates the character and pride of our community. Our daily mission is to be a neighborhood meeting spot that welcomes guests as part of our own extended circle of friends. It all starts with creative recipes, fresh, local ingredients, great flavors, and talented chefs & cooks. For us, it's literally all about the food. (Well, truth be told, our amazing bar team really gets into great brews too!)
Local favorites are the Blueberry Bacon Blue Cheese Au Poivre and our deliciously healthy Cindy’s Salad. The Good 'Ol Boy Fried Chicken Sandwich was featured on the Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives "Playin' Chicken" episode. Also new to the offering are 2 chicken sandwiches-- a fabulous Fried Chicken Sandwich & a Spicy Fired Chicken Sando. Vegetarian and Vegan Options also available, as are the House Cut Fries—delicious Lucky 13 Bar Bites for any day of the week.
MAMA is owned by Stevie Stacionis and Josiah Baldivino (also of Bay Grape wine shop): a young, passionate, husband-and-wife team who met working together in restaurants and whose fondest memories involve shared meals with friends and family. With the re-opening of MAMA, we have enlisted Hi Neighbor Group to operate and continue to evoke the passion, hospitality, and love MAMA brought to the table.