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alaMar Dominican Kitchen

4.6
4.6
193 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
alaMar is a Contemporary Dominican Kitchen located in the hip Uptown Oakland area. Bravo TV's Top Chef Season 18 Contestant, Chef Nelson German, dives deep into his Dominican culture at alaMar by offering a regional menu of foods he grew up on that his mom, grandmother, and Aunt Maritza would cook and NYC-style Dominican street foods he enjoyed as a child. German brings a unique take to family recipes with his contemporary NYC twist on traditional dishes, including his popular braised oxtail dish. There is indoor seating and a dog-friendly patio with heaters for al fresco dining. The not-to-be-missed craft cocktail program reflects Caribbean influences such as the signature Mamajuana cocktail.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Latin American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 907-7555
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nelson German
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event! We have party trays of our most popular dishes for pickup or delivery. Please email alamaroak@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event at alaMar! Please email alamaroak@gmail.com for more information.
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    Valdez Street
  • Parking details
    Three Parking lots a block away from alaMar
  • Public transit
    BART-19th and Broadway<br /><br />AC Transit-Bus Stop 12
  • Entertainment
    150 inch projector screen which we occasionally show our Golden State Warriors!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
alaMar Dominican Kitchen offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely amazing food" and a lively atmosphere. Guests enjoy a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the oxtail and shrimp appetizers. The welcoming staff and Chef Nelson's personal touch enhance the experience. Despite occasional menu shortages, diners leave eager to return.

193 Reviews
  1. Jose

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time to come here and it was excellent experience as the first time here. Service was excellent and so was the food. Definitely will be on our list of places to go.

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  2. Warren

    San Francisco

    156 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great servers. Too bad no decaf coffee or decaf espresso..

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  3. Serena

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sever was great at making recommendations. All the food was amazing. Friendly environment and atmosphere we were asking the party next to us what they ordered. We want to come back and try the small plates

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  4. Karen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must try location. Great food, great staff and great environment.

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  5. Annabelle

    San Francisco

    178 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very tasty and priced well. Friendly staff.

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  6. Annie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I surprised my Dominican boyfriend by bringing him across the bridge to dine here. I try my best to cook Dominican food at home sometimes but having a restaurant quality option is good to have! The ambience is fun, they play Dominican music and the service was great! I can imagine it being a lively place when it’s busy. I was actually shocked that they weren’t packed on a Saturday night. We ordered the pernil, maduro, yellow rice, whole fried fish that comes with bacalao sauce and kidney beans. Everything was so good and cooked well. The Pernil was moist and tender, the fish was crispy but still moist inside, the maduro was crispy around the edges, perfection! The only thing we didn’t like was the sauce that came with the fish (bacalao) but that was my fault for ordering it bc we personally aren’t big fans of bacalao in general. It would be great if they offered options on what kind of sauce we want with the whole fried fish, I don’t see too many people in the west coast enjoying that sauce either. We would 1000% come back! Probably for lunch so we can try the chimiburger. They should offer this during dinner also. I’d also like to try their seafood menu, unsure when they offer that but it wasn’t on the menu. I’d also suggest that they build a little barricade/fence around the outdoor patio because we all know it gets freezing at night year round. I’m glad I brought my own blankets for us to use because the heat lamps don’t do much when the wind blows.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Sergio

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Too many dishes not available. Pernil, moro, appetizers. It’s a small menu if you take 1 of 6 main courses off it really messes with the value.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Cherish

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very nice. The food was wonderful and the staff very friendly and helpful. The only thing I wasn't too pleased with were the chairs. They were very uncomfortable.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Leah E

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to have an authentic Dominican restaurant in the area! And the food is excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food! The ribs were transcendent. Highly recommend

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

alaMar Dominican Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 907-7555.

alaMar Dominican Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for alaMar Dominican Kitchen

100 Grand Ave, Suite 111, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Valdez Street
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Latin American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Three Parking lots a block away from alaMar
  • Public transit
    BART-19th and BroadwayAC Transit-Bus Stop 12
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nelson German
  • Entertainment
    150 inch projector screen which we occasionally show our Golden State Warriors!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 907-7555
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event! We have party trays of our most popular dishes for pickup or delivery. Please email alamaroak@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event at alaMar! Please email alamaroak@gmail.com for more information.
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