Dragon Gate Bar & Grille 龍門客棧

Enter the Dragon! What is Taiwanese lifestyle most famous for? It's the nightlife of street food markets! Chef & owner Johnny Chang's concept design for Dragon Gate is an essence of that very nightlife cuisine, uniquely wrapped and brought to life with a fusion of Oakland flavor, located here in Jack London Square!

Whether it's gathering with a couple of friends for drinks, great eats, combined with good music, catching the game, hanging out in our surround sound karaoke rooms, Dragon Gate is truly a simulation of that nightlife, nostalgic to many natives, and now here to share in the great community of Oakland!

Taiwanese nightlife cuisine is filled of infused, rich, bold flavors packed in well seasoned finger foods and marinated savory dishes, using local in season goods, to enhance your dining experience.

Dragon Gate Bar an Grille opened on April 17th, 2014, here in the Jack London District of Downtown Oakland.

Chef & owner Johnny Chang began his culinary journey at the age of 15, as a student, taught restaurant style, by a master in Taiwan. He has always had an idea to bring the tastes of the Taiwanese nightlife street markets and bring others the real street food spirit.

Ambiance and main dining interior architecture is very reminiscent of a scene out of a Chinese Kung Fu movie. You'll feel like the main hero character, stepping off the movie set, here at Dragon Gate.

The movie, Dragon Gate Inn, has a lot of symbolic meaning to Chef Johnny. It speaks to him the same experience he would like to share with all the guests at Dragon Gate Bar and Grille. No matter what your background is, everyone is treated the same here, at Dragon Gate. Come, have a good time of commaderie amongst friends, enjoy god eats and drinks, and have fun all at the same time. Like the movie, Dragon Gate Inn, everyone Is their own hero; you will always have a seat at Dragon Gate. So come, and Enter The Dragon!
Come check out this highly fashionable upscale lounge, where the East meets West. The “Dragon Gate Bar and Grille” has an authentic Chinese décor that takes you, to what feels like a set out of a famous kung movie. This one of a kind upscale lounge, has great music, wonderful Manhattans, and that something extra that lets you know your in for a great night.

Drinks are reasonably priced, and top shelf is also readily available. There are three private Karaoke rooms, for birthdays and corporate events. A well laid out mezzanine is located upstairs, and plenty of seating on the main floor where the bar is located as well. There are plenty of TV’s to catch up on your latest sports, and future plans for popular lives Dj’s.