Pican

Pican
Restaurant Cuisine: Southwestern, American
2295 Broadway Street
Oakland, CA 94612
#2
of 533 restaurants in Oakland
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
182% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
9Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:At this modern Oakland spot, chef Dean Dupuis gives a California twist to traditional Southern dishes. Don't miss items like the Charleston she-crab soup, the fried chicken and the pan-seared corvina with blue crab. -- Michael Bauer
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
182% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
9Food
Overall
  • A nice restaurant.
  • The whole experience was fabulous.
  • Overall the experience was very good.
  • Pican is definitely a gem of a restaurant in Oakland!
  • Overall had a great experience.
  • we hurt ourselves, everything was so delicious!
  • Had a great dining experience.
  • Everything we ordered was delicious
  • Otherwise, it was an enjoyable dining experience.
  • Their suggestions from the menu allowed us to enjoy everything the chef had to offer.
  • the hostess seated us in an awkward spot neat the kitchen.
  • The Pican was a nice restuarant.
  • We absolutely enjoyed the food, the experience and the attentive service that we received.
  • she suggested the Pork Chop for my husband and he loved it, excellent & prompt service and check-out a 5 star dining experience
  • I appreciate that it's in Oakland
  • Enjoyed eveything about the dining experience!
  • so nice to have such a nice restaurant in downtown oaklandd.
  • the seating could have been a little more private,but all in all w a pleasant dining experience.
Food
  • food was fabulous;
  • Wonderful Southern food with a California twist.
  • My daughter loved the fried chicken and mac and cheese.
  • The chicken liver appetizer was also excellent.
  • For those who wish to take a culinary tour of new southern cooking, I recommend sharing several sides -
  • We love southern food.
  • The food is overpriced and the service is terrible.
  • Food was amazing.
  • Pican offers an interesting cocktail menu featuring Bourbon based drinks....And the menu offers a wonderful variety of "Southern" influenced choices....The Pecan Pie dessert was a wonderful ending to a great meal.
  • the food was solid and good....pulled pork was good as well.
  • Food was overall wonderful.
  • Food was excellent but not quite gourmet.
  • Great lunch in a terrific neighborhood.
  • The greens were wonderful and the presentation gorgeous
  • Hushpuppies were flavorful and not greasy, shrimp and grits was well seasoned, and the short rib dinner melted in your mouth.
  • Excellent fried chicken with tasty mac and cheese.
  • Their Southern Fried Chicken items are outstanding.
  • I had the grits and shrimp with a side of wilted greens – delish!
  • The food was amazing....Otherwise an outstanding dining experience.
  • Food and service was excellent as always.
  • Drink orders were slow
  • The adult beverages here are inventive and delicious!
  • Food quantity and quality were excellent.
  • The meal was wonderful!
  • Good wine list, full bar with great classic & innovative cocktails.
  • The food and service were excellent.
  • sauces were flavorful but not too rich.
  • Otherwise, it was an enjoyable dining experience.
  • Great drink menu as well.
  • My meal was delicious!
  • g. bringing the wrong drink after clarifying twice, pacing the before dinner drinks with ordering the meal.
  • We arrived 45 minutes early and enjoyed the Bourbon Room bar.
  • The beignets were outstanding but the other dishes weren't so great....I was looking forward to trying the fried chicken benedict and it was disappointing....The fried chicken was just not very good at all.
  • The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
  • Great food--Southern comfort food, often with a crisp, creative and very modern twist....But I think we most enjoyed a GREAT new drink.
  • You really have to be familiar with Southern food to appreciate the richness of the food here....Rich, unique, not-too-spicy barbecue sauces (nothing like the bottled variety), all the meat in good portions perfectly cooked....My 2 sons barely took a breath getting through the best fried chicken ever with a side of smoked gouda mac & cheese....Come hungry, because the dessert menu will not disappoint:
  • We absolutely enjoyed the food, the experience and the attentive service that we received.
  • she suggested the Pork Chop for my husband and he loved it, excellent & prompt service and check-out a 5 star dining experience
  • Fabulous food....Enjoyable, leisurely lunch.
  • We had a fine lunch, the food was outstanding
  • The food was very good....Great cornbread!
  • Enjoyed eveything about the dining experience!
  • Being from the South, I was excited to have local food from 'home'.
  • Nice presentation of food.
  • we enjoyed our meals which consisted of collar green sides,which were tasty.
  • The new dish, braised pork, was good but not great.
Service
  • Our server made numerous great recommendations.
  • Our particular waiter was not very engaging and failed to even offer an after dinner beverage.
  • The service was excellent as well!
  • The food is overpriced and the service is terrible.
  • Service was great.
  • Very good and friendly service.
  • Great service, very special attention to detail....Very congenial staff.
  • Food and service was excellent as always.
  • We had really great servers...the people working there were all friendly...the food service was very very slow!
  • Our waitress was wonderful, she made this day special!
  • Our server (the same one we had on our first visit) was very friendly and professional
  • We had a witty waiter, who split our shared plate for us (points), & the food was great.
  • The food and service were excellent.
  • staff very attentive withut hovering.
  • The menu was filled with Southern classics executed with a California twist and the service was impeccable.
  • The server was outstanding but I should mention
  • The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
  • We absolutely enjoyed the food, the experience and the attentive service that we received.
  • she suggested the Pork Chop for my husband and he loved it, excellent & prompt service and check-out a 5 star dining experience
  • Excellent service in the French tradition.
  • our server, Ruben, was the Best!
  • the service is less than acceptable.
  • Knowledgable and friendly service.
  • The staff was great at confirming my reservation.
  • Staff very friendly.
  • Our server was very fun and helpful
  • the service was very good.
Ambience
  • Ambiance spectacular.
  • Noise was a problem, but not as bad as some recent high-end restaurants.
  • If you are more social, the communal table is fine.
  • the ambiance was fabulous.
  • The space is very nice and the decor is lovely.
  • Great food--Southern comfort food, often with a crisp, creative and very modern twist.
  • Enjoyable, leisurely lunch.
  • Very nice atmosphere....Nice presentation of food.
Value
  • The food is overpriced and the service is terrible.

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