Brenda's Oakland

“Brenda's Oakland had clear GF markings on the menu and the fried chicken was coated in rice flour, making it naturally GF. The server confirmed the fryer is dedicated. Safe, crispy, delicious fried chicken for a celiac. Incredible.”

“not even kidding the biscuit, a signature item, has no GF version!!! Watching everyone at the table enjoying fluffy biscuits wiht honey butter while you can't is the GF life at its most cruel A GF biscuit recipe would mean everything ha”

“The seafood gumbo was outstanding. Dark roux with proper depth, andouille sausage adding smoke, and chunks of fresh crab and shrimp. The seafood was generous and clearly not an afterthought. Real Louisiana technique in Oakland 10/10”

“The oyster po'boy had too much breading. Each oyster was encased in a thick cornmeal shell that overpowered the briny, delicate oyster inside. Less breading, more oyster. Let the seafood be the star ugh”

“The fried chicken was turkey-based as a halal-friendly option, and it was delicious. Crispy coating, moist meat, well-seasoned. The collard greens were cooked without pork. A Southern restaurant that accommodates halal diners is rare and wonderful.”

“The gumbo contained pork sausage with no alternative. ok so a chicken or seafood-only gumbo option would open this iconic dish to halal, kosher, and pork-free diners. The broth and roux skills are clearly thier.”