G P

As authentic as it gets! Maurice and team have done outsized, excellent work in recreating a bona fidelity Caribbean/South American and distinctively Guyanaese food experience for the US to enjoy! The pepperoni, goat curry, paella and rum cocktails all work well together 👌 Kudos team at Oyo! Highly recommend!

Sabrina Lu

Came here for my mother's birthday and received the most amazing service, food, and experience. Highly recommend getting the seafood paella, it's absolutely delicious and perfect to share. To our surprise, we also received a free dessert on the house - a delectable banana bread pudding topped with ice cream and a candle, plus the staff came and sang for my mother. Seriously so touched by my experience here and how thoughtful the staff were, and would highly recommend dining here!

Lisa Jean

Oyo Pleasanton is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. We hadn’t visited in a while and were pleasantly surprised to see that they’ve expanded. The seating is spacious and comfortable, the art murals are amazing, and the overall vibe is warm and welcoming. We came specifically for the paella—an absolute must-order if you visit. Everything was delicious, and the experience reminded us why we’re such fans. Our server was fantastic, always making sure our drinks were refilled and the table was clean. A top-notch restaurant with great food, atmosphere, and service. We’ll definitely be back!

+2

Zaria Urizar

Wow—what an incredible dining experience! I was genuinely blown away by how delicious everything was at Oyo. To my surprise, the pork shoulder ended up being my favorite dish of the night. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, packed with bold flavor, and paired perfectly with the rice and beans. The plantains added just the right touch of sweetness to balance the savory richness. I love being able to taste all the spices and layers of flavor in each bite. The oxtail stew was also fantastic, and the paella was another standout. The jerk shrimp made for a cute and tasty appetizer. And I absolutely have to highlight the pumpkin soup—it was one of my favorites. The truffle and pumpkin notes were beautifully balanced, flavorful without being overpowering, and the whole profile worked so well together. Service and drinks were great, too! My only critique is regarding the to-go containers. For something as liquid-heavy as stew, the brown cardboard containers just aren’t ideal—they’re flimsy, not sealed, and unfortunately, as expected, ours did leak onto the other items. I’m only mentioning this in hopes that it’s helpful feedback, because it doesn’t take away from my overall experience. Oyo is definitely a fantastic spot for large parties, families, or group outings. We ordered three entrées and two appetizers, and the portions were generous enough to last multiple days—plus everything reheated beautifully. This place is a true gem and an absolute must-try if you’re in Pleasanton and enjoy Caribbean or South American cuisine. 👌

Alexis McLaughlin

It was our first time having dinner here and everything was great! We’ve seen dancing happening inside from time to time and we’d love to come back for that sometime! I haven’t been able to find the info about this on their website.

Debbie C

A beautiful place, great music, service and food. The seasonal veggies were outstanding. The skillet bread was yummy. The peas and rice side dish was pretty average and we would order something else next time. The ribs were amazing. We ordered the full rack, and could have ordered a half rack for the 2 of us. We finished up with the banana bread pudding. We would definitely order everything except the rice again.

Paul Wylie

The service was top notch. The food was even better. Every single dish was unique, flavorful, and full of depth. Amazing place to do family style. Their paella and chicken was stellar and definitely the stars. But everything was phenomenal. We had no bad dishes.

+5

KelleyMaureen

Superb!!!!! 🤩✨🌟💫⭐️🌠✴️ Absolutely unbelievable flavors!!! Every dish is tastebud blowing. 🤯 Must try more than once….so much variety and the specials are worth the order. 🤤 ✨The indoor and outdoor atmosphere is filled with good vibes 🥰, music 🎶 , vibrant colors 🌈, large picture windows 🪟 , painted scenery (even in the bathrooms) 🖼️, live and lush plants 🪴, amazing staff 🧑🏼‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳, maps 🌍& secret recipes on the walls, skylights in the bar area, private dining behind the dining room large area, large patio facing the main intersection in the middle of downtown first street. 👀 Ps- the homemade tortillas are superb and the thickness and texture and taste 👅 shows the efforts of mixing the ingredients for a delicious, absorbent & strong wrap for every bite of your tacos 🌮. 🌟Happy hour menu as well. 😋 Indoor and outdoor seating with so much color and artwork 🖼️ and natural light and music and foliage. 🪴 All the boxes are checked for a full experience dining. 👌 ✅

+6

Casburn Spencer

I visited Oyo on a Friday evening, and I knew I was in for a treat upon arriving because of the crowd inside. Despite being really busy, I was greeted and seated quickly. The menu had so many choices that it was hard to decide, so I asked questions, which were happily answered by the host. The food was tasty and cooked to curry and spice perfection. I will be back to sample more items. The highlight of my meal was the salmon, which had an excellent cream dressing with mangoes. I missed great Caribbean meals in this area and am so pleased to have found a place that gets it right.

Ann Max

From start to finish, everything was absolutely delicious. We started with the calamari, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fresh and not greasy at all. For our mains, we had the jerk chicken and the paella, and both dishes were incredible. The jerk chicken had just the right amount of flavor while the paella was rich, and perfectly seasoned. You can tell every ingredient is high quality and made with care. Highly recommend.