tasty vittles. located across from historic oakland cemetery, ria's bluebird restaurant is a jewel! not much to look at from the outside, it is what's waiting for you on the inside that counts!
arriving on a sunday at 12 noon, one can expect a wait of 20-30 minutes. the décor is simple with brightly colored murals on the walls and a collection of old local street signs hanging among the bamboo “garden” as decoration. dress code is extremely casual. outside seating is a must during the warm summer months, although the patio floor accumulates large puddles during rain even though it is covered.
the table service was acceptable, only a 7 minute wait for the initial greetings by the waiter and once the order was placed, only a 12 minute wait for the food. the menu, which is posted online, has a wide range of choices, including vegetarian. the prices are reasonable, with the average being about $10 per person, drinks included.
the food is well seasoned making every dish a delight! the “tofu scramble,” a deep bowl of seasoned black beans with 1-inch cubed spicy tofu, large broccoli florets, thick slices of tomato, rings of red onion and a dollop of pesto, was delicious! for a hearty tasting sandwich, try the house roasted beef, thick slices of beef piled high on a onion kaiser roll. served with your choice of a side, their soup of the day makes a fine addition to this tasty sandwich!
no matter what you order, you will not be disappointed.
so gather your family and friends and head downtown for a brunch at ria's bluebird cafe. it is well worth the wait!