Viridian is Oakland’s premier bar and restaurant for innovative craft cocktails, comprehensive spirits, and locally sourced food inspired by Asian-American nostalgia. Driven by modern culinary technique and Northern California influence, our food and beverage programs are led by world-class hospitality professionals. Since 2020, Viridian has been recognized across the industry as one of the best cocktail bars in the nation and globally.
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order FOOD ONLINE.
PICK UP IN-STORE!
Order food, beverages, and merchandise from Viridian online. Cozy up to an episode of Game of Thrones while slurping down our irresistible Miso Garlic Noodles or bring home a plate of our Glazed Pork Donburi for a romantic date night inside. Watch the game while destroying some Umami Tots and Caramelized Crab Sauce Wings. Whatever the occasion, you can now order your food online and pick up in-store at Viridian.
about us
Located in the heart of uptown Oakland, California, Viridian is a craft cocktail bar specializing in Modern Asian-American food and drinks. Since opening in February 2020, Viridian has received local, national, and global recognition, including being nominated by the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail Foundation as a West Coast Honoree for 2020 Best New American Cocktail Bar, 2023 Best U.S. Bar Team and Best U.S. Restaurant Bar, and 2024 Best U.S. Restaurant Bar. Viridian is also among San Francisco Chronicle's Top East Bay Restaurants, Top Oakland Restaurants, and Bay Area's Most Beautiful Restaurants. In 2021, Esquire named Viridian as one of "27 of The Best Bars in America" and was featured in Forbes as "literally one of the coolest bars in [Oakland]." In 2022, Viridian was also recognized by StarChefs for an impressive three categories: Bartender, Pastry Chef, and Chef. In the same year, Viridian was put on the global food and beverage map and named a 50 Best Discovery establishment. In 2023, Viridian's own former Pastry Chef, Vince Bugtong, was nominated as a James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. This past January 2024, Viridian's innovative Lunar New Year cocktails were featured in both Bon Appetit and Forbes magazines. The future continues to be bright for Viridian as they collaborate with high-profile brands such as Beam-Suntory, Bacardi Limited, Rémy Cointreau, and Hotaling & Co. and share their passion for Asian-American-inspired flavors and cuisine with the world through pop-ups with globally esteemed bars such as Silver Lyan in Washington, DC and Accomplice in LA.
HOURS
Save time. Skip the line. Check out our remote waitlist HERE.
REGULAR HOURS:
Wednesday – Sunday | 5 PM – LATE
Monday - Tuesday | CLOSED
KITCHEN HOURS:
Wednesday - Thursday | 5pm - 9pm
Friday - Sunday | 5pm - 10pm
Tabs that are not closed before guests leave the premise will incur a 20% service charge on the after-tax total.
Location
2216 Broadway, Oakland Ca
local Partners
SOON AND SOON STUDIOS
Viridian’s fluid and airy space is designed by Anna Lee and Brandon Jew of Soon and Soon Studio, Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s, Moongate Lounge, and Mamahuhu. Their concept draws inspiration from the color moods of ChungKing Express, the city of Hong Kong, and graphic elements from 90’s R&B record covers.
@soonandsoonstudio | @misterjius | @moongatelounge | @eatmamahuhu
RITE GUY DESIGNS
Conceptualized in conversation with Soon and Soon Studio, San Francisco-based artist Laura Stevenson of Rite Guy Design created Viridian’s signature trio of multi-colored neon sculptures. Stevenson’s inspiration evolved from imagining the city of Hong Kong as viewed from a window in a skyscraper, overlooking the neon landscape of one of the world's greatest metropolises. The series of sculptures recreates that abstract vision—the piece at the center of the bar represents the window, inviting colorful threads of electric city energy to drift in and illuminate the interior.
MERRITT CERAMICS
Oakland-based Merritt Ceramics provided many of the exquisite, handmade pieces of art displayed at Viridian. Much appreciation to co-owners Anna Krengel (@anna_yuhkyung) & Steve Ruby (@rubyste)!
EKKE ART
Viridian’s eye-catching exterior ombre mural comes from the talented EKKE ART.
CHEEKY CHONG
Cheeky Chong! The artist behind our owners and doggo portraits.
ERSCH CONSTRUCTION
Eron Ersch and his talented team are the brains behind our both beautiful and functional build-out.
