Millennium

Millennium Restaurant in Oakland offers an excellent vegan dining experience. We loved the flavorful starters and well-crafted main courses. Desserts were just okay, but the cozy ambiance and overall quality made it a very enjoyable meal.

One of the most disappointing vegan meals I’ve had, especially given the price point. I really wanted to like this place after hearing so many good things. As someone who’s often vegan when dining out—and a lifelong vegetarian—I know how flavorful plant-based food can be (just look at Indian cuisine). Sadly, this missed the mark almost entirely. The only highlight: Corn riblets – Surprisingly delicious with a flavorful sauce; the one standout dish of the night. The letdowns: Melon gazpacho – Oddly swung between overly sweet and too salty, though the texture was nice. Crusted oyster mushrooms – Dry, with a mismatched sauce and a very basic slaw that didn’t add much. Vesuvio pasta – Overly salty; only just passable as a main. Eggplant tonkatsu – Felt unnecessarily heavy, lacked sauce, and had too many forgettable components. Corn risotto cake – Lacked flavor overall, though the grilled broccoli was decent. Overall, I left very disappointed. Maybe it was an off night, but based on this experience, I wouldn’t return.

Loved the all vegan menu. Desserts were delicious, starters were good too. Presentation could be a bit more formal for the price point. Celebrated my birthday and they brought a candle with dessert. Would love to go back!

I’ve been coming here for years and love this place. The fried mushrooms are a hit and they have seasonal menus which is great. The only downside is the portions and some of the dishes. Sometimes there are some complicated dishes or things that could be done a little more simple with a lot more impact, if that makes sense. I think y’all should take the burger off the menu and replace or do seasonal burgers to spice it up. Please also bring back brunch and more pizza! The Bay Area is lacking in vegan brunch we need you! The kitchen is great and the staff are so professional and kind. Love this place.

the rigatoni was spiced but was dry, the sauce was chalky and undersalted the tempeh itself was good but the rest of the dish was underwhelming, the carrots and jicama had no seasoning (raw unsalted carrots for a $26 dish), i was hoping it would be at least pickled or seasoned the pumpkin mochi was good though! creative with edamame pesto for a $75 for three dishes i was hoping there would be more flavor

thank you millenium for the birthday dinner, everyone was so nice and lovely, also very accommodating when i asked if they could turn the music volume down to make the dining experience nicer for my hard of hearing great aunt, who now thinks oat milk cappuccinos are better than regular cappuccinos, so a big win. the saffron aioli with the arancini was amazing, the orange creamsicle ice cream was delicious, and i loved the lions mane steak 🫶🏼❤️‍🔥

The food was outstanding! One of the best vegan meals I’ve had! I could drink the peach-habanero jam from the oyster mushroom dish. I also had the mung bean crepe - the tofu tasted like paneer. The sweet soy glazed eggplant dish had so many unique flavors. Couldn’t tell that the pistachio apricot cheesecake was vegan. Wish I lived here to enjoy more of this menu but will be back on my next visit to the Bay Area.