Fortune Restaurant in Oakland, CA

4.2(100)Oakland, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 100 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Oakland, CA • 4.2★
Fortune Restaurant, a renowned Chinese buffet in the heart of Oakland, California, offers an unparalleled dining experience for food enthusiasts. With a 4.2-star rating and over 100 reviews, this all-you-can-eat buffet has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. From servesLunch to servesDinner, Fortune Restaurant caters to diverse tastes and preferences with its extensive menu options, including vegetarian food and alcohol. Customers rave about the vegetable fried rice, garlic noodles, and Mongolian Chicken, making it a go-to destination for a mouth-watering experience.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2708 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601, USA, Fruitvale, Oakland, California
Phone
(510) 533-3894
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.2 (100 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Garlic Noodles**×2**Mongolian Chicken**×2**Vegetable Fried Rice**×2BeefSalt N Pepper Shrimp

Also mentioned

**Alcohol****Vegetarian Food**Condition Of The RestaurantOverall Rating Of Fortune RestaurantPrices

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.3 weighted · 100 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.2 from 100 reviews
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median100 / 224 median
01,120 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.27) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1120+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableAccepts credit cardsQuietGood for Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual dressGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Popular Dishes

9 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Gyoza$9.999 mentions
  • Orange Chicken$15.998 mentions
  • Sesame Chicken$15.995 mentions
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp$16.995 mentions
  • Fried Chicken Wings$19.994 mentions
  • Nigiri$21.004 mentions
  • Spicy Dry Fried Ribs$17.993 mentions
  • Honey Walnut Prawns$17.952 mentions
  • Mongolian Beef$16.992 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

73 items with prices
  • Edmame$9.99

    Boiled soybeans with sea salt.

  • Salt & Pepper Chicken$19.99

    Deep fried small pieces chicken, stirred fried with salt and pepper, jalapenos, green and yellow onion, served with sweet and sour sauce.

  • Fried Shrimp (10)$18.99

    10 pieces. Deep fried shrimp tempura, served with sweet and sour sauce.

  • Mozzarella Sticks (7)$9.99

    7 pieces. deep fried with mozzarella sauce.

  • Salt & Pepper Prawns$17.95

    Deep fried prawns, stirred fried with salt and pepper, jalapenos, green and yellow onion, served with sweet and sour sauce.

  • Honey Walnut Prawns$17.95

    Deep fried shrimp and walnut, served with sweet honey home made sauce.

  • Seaweed Salad$9.99

    Healthly japanese dish.

  • Gyoza (8)$9.99

    8 pieces. Chicken pot stickers, served with hot oil and soy vinegar.

  • Vegetable Spring Roll (5)$9.99

    Mix veggies inside deep fried served with sweet and sour sauce.

  • Nigiri (8 Pieces)$21.00

    Salmon, albacore, tuna and cooked shrimp.

  • Fried Chicken Wings (10)$19.99

    Ten pieces

  • Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings$19.99

    Deep fried chicken wings, stirred fried with salt and pepper, jalapenos, green and yellow onion, served with sweet and sour sauce.

  • Dried Fried Ribs$17.98

    Deep fried small piece pork ribs, stirred fried with salt and pepper, jalapenos, green and yellow onion, served with sweet and sour sauce.

  • Spicy Dry Fried Ribs$17.99

    Deep fried small piece pork ribs stired fried with salt and pepper green and yellow onion served with sweet and sour sauce.

  • Cream Cheese Wonton (7)$13.98

    Cream cheese, carrot and onion inside, servied with sweet & sour sauce.

  • Pot Sticker (8)$9.99

    8 pieces. Chicken pot stickers, served with hot oil and soy vinegar.

  • Seaweed salad$9.99

    Healthly japanese dish.

  • Combo Vegetable Miso Soup$13.99

    Chicken, beef, and shrimp.

  • Wor Wonton Miso Soup$13.99

    Shrimp chicken and beef.

  • Combo Noodle Miso Soup$13.99

    Chicken, beef, and shrimp.

  • Avocado Maki$4.50

    8 pieces small roll.

  • Cucumber Maki$4.50

    8 pieces small roll.

  • Vegetarian Special Maki$7.99

    8 pieces. Seaweed, avocado, cucumber, mango, carrot.

  • Unagi Maki$9.99

    8 pieces. Grilled eel, cream cheese, avocado and eel sauce on the top.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

100 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 100 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
  • Positive review text points to shrimp and mongolian grill.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What are some popular dishes at Fortune Restaurant?

Some popular dishes include vegetable fried rice, garlic noodles, Mongolian Chicken, beef, and Salt n Pepper shrimp.

Is Fortune Restaurant still open?

It appears that Fortune Restaurant is closed down, as there are signs in the window indicating it is for lease.

Are the prices at Fortune Restaurant reasonable?

Yes, the prices are reasonable according to one customer.

Does the Mongolian Beef dish come with rice?

No, the Mongolian Beef dish does not come with rice, which was disappointing to one customer.

What is the quality of the pot stickers at Fortune Restaurant?

One customer found the pot stickers to be just okay, but not great.

Is the staff at Fortune Restaurant friendly?

One customer found the one-person staff to be very nice.

What is the condition of the restaurant?

One customer described the restaurant as 'a bit torn down'.

Has Fortune Restaurant experienced any recent issues?

According to one customer, the restaurant was robbed this year.

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What is the overall rating of Fortune Restaurant?

One customer gave the restaurant a rating of 3 out of 5.

Is the service at Fortune Restaurant affected by language barriers?

One customer noted that the person in charge had difficulty with English.

Do orders at Fortune Restaurant come with any extra items?

One customer's order of pot stickers came with a spring roll, which made the small order more tolerable.

Can you get a good deal at Fortune Restaurant?

One customer found the vegetable fried rice to be a good deal, with a variety of ingredients.

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