Lucy Blue
Bar · Oakland
About Lucy Blue
At Lucy Blue, we invite you to experience a unique blend of sophistication and warmth in the heart of Oakland's Uptown neighborhood. Nestled in the former Duende Spanish restaurant space, our intimate bar lounge offers an inviting ambiance with low lighting and carefully curated seating, perfect for...
At Lucy Blue, we invite you to experience a unique blend of sophistication and warmth in the heart of Oakland's Uptown neighborhood. Nestled in the former Duende Spanish restaurant space, our intimate bar lounge offers an inviting ambiance with low lighting and carefully curated seating, perfect for enjoying great cocktails, wine, and small plates. Our expert mixologists craft innovative drinks that pair exquisitely with our menu of creative bites and fresh flavors. With wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms, we welcome all patrons to relax and unwind in our stylish space, featuring a lounge area upstairs and additional seating areas throughout. Come discover the hidden gem of Oakland's nightlife scene at Lucy Blue.
What Customers Say About Lucy Blue
Lucy Blue is a stylish bar with a great atmosphere, creative cocktails, and good music, especially for a mature crowd. The service is attentive, with Grace being a standout server. It can get crowded, and the prices are on the higher side.
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Tip: Eat before you go if you're looking for a full meal, as the menu is limited to small bites. Be prepared for higher prices, especially if ordering multiple drinks and dishes.
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Lucy Blue Oakland Reviews
Beautiful space in Uptown Oakland. Really love the dark color scheme with the greenery. There’s also additional bar seating towards the back and they have a great lounge area upstairs. I had the catfish bao buns and the buns were warm and soft, the catfish was fresh and crispy with a really refreshing ‘crack sauce’ that was the perfect amount of sweet, heat, and tang. The Jade Moon cocktail was refreshing and not too sweet. I’ll definitely be back to try other items on their menu
Such an awesome Bar and Lounge located in the old Duende Spanish restaurant space. It’s centrally located in an excellent part of Oakland, kitty corner to the Fox Theater and down the street from the iconic Giant Burger. The place is such a vibe with amazing atmosphere, beautiful craft cocktails, excellent mocktails and deliciously yummy bites. Purr-fect for a night out, the prices are more than approachable they are reasonable while still offering a high end quality product and luxurious environment. They also have a large loft area that over looks the expansive lounge that is great for private parties DJ nights and Happy Hour are always fun Come casual or suited up and dressed to the 9s, there’s always a good time to be had at Lucy Blue!
whew! no notes! my favorite place in the city to go. literally have no negative feedback i'm a returning customer but if I were to feedback it would be that i'd love to see brunch here so I have more reasons to go lol
I'll try the food on my next visit. The atmosphere was great!!! Mature professional crowd nice music. DJ started around 9, great spins. The cocktail menu was fire, and believe it or not they had a decent wine selection.
A real nice set up. Cozy urban delight in the town. I was pleasantly surprise by the great service and menu selection.
Good atmosphere. Traffic is not too bad on a weekday. Food is pretty decent. Drinks are on the sweeter side for sure but not bad.
Beautiful space in Uptown Oakland. Really love the dark color scheme with the greenery. There’s also additional bar seating towards the back and they have a great lounge area upstairs. I had the catfish bao buns and the buns were warm and soft, the catfish was fresh and crispy with a really refreshing ‘crack sauce’ that was the perfect amount of sweet, heat, and tang. The Jade Moon cocktail was refreshing and not too sweet. I’ll definitely be back to try other items on their menu
Such an awesome Bar and Lounge located in the old Duende Spanish restaurant space. It’s centrally located in an excellent part of Oakland, kitty corner to the Fox Theater and down the street from the iconic Giant Burger. The place is such a vibe with amazing atmosphere, beautiful craft cocktails, excellent mocktails and deliciously yummy bites. Purr-fect for a night out, the prices are more than approachable they are reasonable while still offering a high end quality product and luxurious environment. They also have a large loft area that over looks the expansive lounge that is great for private parties DJ nights and Happy Hour are always fun Come casual or suited up and dressed to the 9s, there’s always a good time to be had at Lucy Blue!
I'll try the food on my next visit. The atmosphere was great!!! Mature professional crowd nice music. DJ started around 9, great spins. The cocktail menu was fire, and believe it or not they had a decent wine selection.
A real nice set up. Cozy urban delight in the town. I was pleasantly surprise by the great service and menu selection.
Good atmosphere. Traffic is not too bad on a weekday. Food is pretty decent. Drinks are on the sweeter side for sure but not bad.
Very beautiful place, most staff is friendly, bathroom very clean, I had a chance to meet the owners, very beautiful couple, great place to get a glass of wine or food or have a party Or get together,THIS PLACE IS FIRE .
Lucy Blue is a wonderful place with a great atmosphere, a chill vibe, a great menu and delicious handcrafted cocktails. Atmosphere is on point. Small bites are good. Swanky vibe--loved the upstairs -- so chill and homy, like your living room. Well done here!
Our server, Grace, was fantastic. She was really personable, attentive when needed but able to give us space otherwise, & even gave us an extra drink that was incorrectly ordered. That sealed the deal for us to leave a review. Great food, great place!
My daughter in law took 4 of us to Lucy Blue on a Friday night around 5pm and we ate and drank for about two hours.The ambiance was perfect, with low lighting and well situated seating. We all had two different cocktails each which were very creative. The unique and interesting flavors blended perfectly, and I have to say that I don’t think I’ve had better drinks anywhere. The server came promptly and was attentive. He answered questions about the many drinks and appetizers on the menu, and we enjoyed all of the 4 vegetarian appetizers that we shared. By the time we left around 7, the place had filled up with an interesting mix of people who seemed to know just where to come to start their Friday night on the right foot!
Finally came and was pleased with service! Expectations is low from previous experiences but the vive ans ambiance is so nice, I stopped by for a stiff drink (I knew to stick to shots...actually had a beautiful and it was perfectly beautifully) and service was pleasant! To bad Google don't have stars for beverages...lol
My first and let me tell you what an experience.. the food was so good especially for an appetizer style menu drinks were excellent and the live music was awesome.. I'll be back to this establishment again.
When I first saw some people posting $80+ pp, I didn’t believe it. But now that I’m here, it really was $90+ pp. there were two of us, and we both had 2 drinks, and we shared 3 dishes (including the most expensive Bird in a Cage). All of those, plus taxes and tips, summed up to $90+ pp. The food and atmosphere were good though.
I’m so happy we gave this spot a try! I absolute love the ambiance, service and all of the food was HOT and fresh. The sliders were delicious and made with quality meat, the catfish boa bites were great as well! One thing I look forward to seeing is a creative spin on wings.
The cocktails are innovative and have so much depth. Ambiance is on point, there's so much seating and good music. There's a few logistical things they have to work out, for example it was very unclear as to whether we had to be seated or seat ourselves, and wasn't sure if there was table service in the evenings, but they're new and I'm sure they'll figure it out. Love a Black owned business!
I got one of the best Martinis ever! Many other drinks that we had at our table were all excellent. Great food too, creative and well made. Attentive and friendly service. Great music! I’ll definitely be back many times.
Lucy Blue is a hidden gem in Oakland! The vibe is super welcoming, with a mix of cozy and stylish. The cocktails are creative and balanced, and the food is flavorful with great portions for the price. Service was attentive without being pushy, and everything came out quick and fresh. Perfect spot for date night or catching up with friends
Great spot to hang out and grab a drink, Skylar was our server and was super helpful and welcoming! Even on a Monday the atmosphere and drinks were great!
When I first saw some people posting $80+ pp, I didn’t believe it. But now that I’m here, it really was $90+ pp. there were two of us, and we both had 2 drinks, and we shared 3 dishes (including the most expensive Bird in a Cage). All of those, plus taxes and tips, summed up to $90+ pp. The food and atmosphere were good though.
Our server, Grace, was fantastic. She was really personable, attentive when needed but able to give us space otherwise, & even gave us an extra drink that was incorrectly ordered. That sealed the deal for us to leave a review. Great food, great place!
My daughter in law took 4 of us to Lucy Blue on a Friday night around 5pm and we ate and drank for about two hours.The ambiance was perfect, with low lighting and well situated seating. We all had two different cocktails each which were very creative. The unique and interesting flavors blended perfectly, and I have to say that I don’t think I’ve had better drinks anywhere. The server came promptly and was attentive. He answered questions about the many drinks and appetizers on the menu, and we enjoyed all of the 4 vegetarian appetizers that we shared. By the time we left around 7, the place had filled up with an interesting mix of people who seemed to know just where to come to start their Friday night on the right foot!
I’m so happy we gave this spot a try! I absolute love the ambiance, service and all of the food was HOT and fresh. The sliders were delicious and made with quality meat, the catfish boa bites were great as well! One thing I look forward to seeing is a creative spin on wings.
Not very much on the menu, but they make up for it with the ambiance they provide. Just chillin with your mate and having drinks at this place is a unique experience. Just eat before you go.
I got one of the best Martinis ever! Many other drinks that we had at our table were all excellent. Great food too, creative and well made. Attentive and friendly service. Great music! I’ll definitely be back many times.
The atmosphere, small food bites and drinks was really good. A live DJ at 10, played old school music which was really nice considering it was an older mature crown which we loved.
Anyone that names a bar after their cats has my vote! Drinks look delicious and the food menu is fresh and diverse. The place has a moody feel with the velvet furniture and accent lighting.
Lucy Blue is a wonderful place with a great atmosphere, a chill vibe, a great menu and delicious handcrafted cocktails. Atmosphere is on point. Small bites are good. Swanky vibe--loved the upstairs -- so chill and homy, like your living room. Well done here!
The cocktails are innovative and have so much depth. Ambiance is on point, there's so much seating and good music. There's a few logistical things they have to work out, for example it was very unclear as to whether we had to be seated or seat ourselves, and wasn't sure if there was table service in the evenings, but they're new and I'm sure they'll figure it out. Love a Black owned business!
Lucy Blue is a hidden gem in Oakland! The vibe is super welcoming, with a mix of cozy and stylish. The cocktails are creative and balanced, and the food is flavorful with great portions for the price. Service was attentive without being pushy, and everything came out quick and fresh. Perfect spot for date night or catching up with friends
Beautiful space, gorgeously designed. Perfect for a date night, but be aware it is pricey for the sizes of the dishes. Average price of each dish and drink we got was about $17-20. Catfish Baos 3/5 - Asian fusion is always risky to me. The catfish pieces were crispy but small, and the buns were cold and a bit dry imo bao buns should always be steamed and served hot. Jade Moon gin cocktail 5/5 - deliciously balanced and paired perfectly with the catfish baos. Oxtail Arancini 5/5 - very tasty and strong oxtail flavor, size of the balls are smaller than I expected but still a very shareable dish. Lucy Bleau Sliders 5/5 - super flavorful patty and bleau cheese sauce! No fries included. Fries 4/5 - big portion but still $12 for fries that aren’t handmade. I like seasoned fries though so I enjoyed them. Their ketchup tastes fresh and different, ask for refills. Overall a great spot for a date night, but the bill will be high and you might still have room for dessert so be prepared!
Lucy Blue has a great vibe — the music was on point and the atmosphere felt lively yet relaxed. There’s plenty of seating, and it never felt too crowded, which makes it easy to hang out and enjoy the night. The only downside was that they stopped serving hard alcohol pretty early, which was a bit disappointing, and the crowd skewed younger than I expected. Overall, it’s a fun spot if you’re looking for good music, a chill atmosphere, and a place that’s easy to get a seat. 🎶✨
Beautiful space, gorgeously designed. Perfect for a date night, but be aware it is pricey for the sizes of the dishes. Average price of each dish and drink we got was about $17-20. Catfish Baos 3/5 - Asian fusion is always risky to me. The catfish pieces were crispy but small, and the buns were cold and a bit dry imo bao buns should always be steamed and served hot. Jade Moon gin cocktail 5/5 - deliciously balanced and paired perfectly with the catfish baos. Oxtail Arancini 5/5 - very tasty and strong oxtail flavor, size of the balls are smaller than I expected but still a very shareable dish. Lucy Bleau Sliders 5/5 - super flavorful patty and bleau cheese sauce! No fries included. Fries 4/5 - big portion but still $12 for fries that aren’t handmade. I like seasoned fries though so I enjoyed them. Their ketchup tastes fresh and different, ask for refills. Overall a great spot for a date night, but the bill will be high and you might still have room for dessert so be prepared!
1 star off only because it was crowded & hard to find a seat. Seating was open so you had to develop a strategy before you could really enjoy yourself. Loved everything else! People, food, vibe. If definately go again!
Lucy Blue has a great vibe — the music was on point and the atmosphere felt lively yet relaxed. There’s plenty of seating, and it never felt too crowded, which makes it easy to hang out and enjoy the night. The only downside was that they stopped serving hard alcohol pretty early, which was a bit disappointing, and the crowd skewed younger than I expected. Overall, it’s a fun spot if you’re looking for good music, a chill atmosphere, and a place that’s easy to get a seat. 🎶✨
I went there on a Monday so maybe that's the reason why I had horrible service. I found hair in my food, I asked speak to the manager. The server went and talked to the manager and the manager simply got up, went to the kiosk and appeared to have taken the item off of my bill and sat back down and minded his business. It took me to say excuse me sir, Can you come talk to me and explain to me how this happened? Shortly after that we tried a second cocktail and noticed that our glasses were dirty at the bottom and on the rim. After that I had no faith. We paid for the one drink we consumed and left.
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