Baba D's

Best Gyros in Oakland.

They also have good kebab platters and hummus. Baba D's is your local family owned Middle Eastern restaurant. The place is small, so landing a table at this hot lunch spot might require some waiting. If you're in a rush, opt for take-out or an early dinner. I think they close pretty early.

I've never been to the one in Oakland. But there IS one in the Southside which is great. The space is open and has really clean lines. The staff is always super nice. I just had my birthday dinner there a couple of weeks ago. The fact that it is BYOB is fantastic too. Jamesons and wine! woo! I am a big fan of Middle Eastern food. The gyro (yee-rro) meat doesn't seem processed and isn't greasy like most places. Yes roll those r's. rrr! The dish that keeps me coming back is the hummus madamas. The chick peas are whole with lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro (i think), tomatoes etc. Healthy and refreshing dish. The platters are great, especially the kebabs and cuts of lamb. The lamb is always cooked really well with absolute tenderness. I'm not a big fan of the chicken though, I remember it being a tad dry. Considering I was down six shots of irish whiskey and four ipa's, I can't recall too well. It's a great environment for large groups or even an initmate date.