Laney Bistro is back for Fall 2026! Join us for a soft opening on Wednesday, September 9, followed by regular dinner service beginning Thursday, September 10. The Bistro will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester, featuring fresh, seasonal dishes with international flair.
We're all about bringing people together over incredible flavors. End your day on a high note with a relaxing and mouthwatering dinner at Laney Bistro.
Looking for a fun night out with friends? Celebrating a special occasion? Need a spot for a dinner meeting or a pre-show meal? Look no further than Laney Bistro—we’ve got you covered!
Loved your visit? Spread the word! Leave us a review on Google or Yelp, or simply tell a friend about your experience. We’d love to welcome them, too.
Free Bistro Parking
Free parking is available in designated Bistro spaces at the far end of the 7th Street parking lot, next to the estuary. Look for the Bistro parking signs once you are in the lot, then park and cross 7th Street and follow the garden path to the Bistro.
Chef Chantal Martin
Culinary Arts Dept – Room E-107
(Lower level)
cmartin@peralta.edu
Parking lot on 7th Street
Parking is free!
Hours
Dinner Wednesday & Thursday evenings
5:00pm – 6:30pm
(Excluding Holidays)
Sample Dishes
Laney Bistro Customer Reviews
I am excited to say that Laney college bistro is better than any bistro I've experienced. The food was delightful and on time the service was excellent. I rate Laney's bistro a five star though they are students they are professionals at what they do.
This has got to be one of the best kept secrets in Oakland - a real treasure! The food is delicious, presented beautifully and incredibly inexpensive! All the work is done by students of Laney College under the direction of Chef Chantal Martin.
Prix Fixe menu that includes appetizer, entree and dessert. All preparations are done by student chefs under the direction of Dept. Chair Chef Chantal Martin. Beyond good.
We came on their Lebanese/Persian night and their South American night. I am so impressed with the beautiful plating and the advanced understanding of flavor and texture combinations the students are able to display in their work.
The food and quality is amazing. The presentation is upscale. A one biter (amuse bouche), appetizer, entrée and dessert for $30 with no tax. Yes, please. What a steal.

