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alaMar Dominican Kitchen

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4.6
4.6
213 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean
100 Grand Ave, Suite 111, Oakland, CA 94612

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Innovative
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Latin American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Valdez Street
  • Parking details
    Three Parking lots a block away from alaMar
  • Public transit
    BART-19th and BroadwayAC 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 213 people are saying

alaMar Dominican Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
alaMar Dominican Kitchen shines with "fantastic food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "authentic cuisine with a modern twist" and "supreme service," highlighted by flavorful dishes like oxtails and shrimp criolla. While some found it noisy or had minor service issues, the "delicious flavors" and welcoming staff promise a memorable dining experience.

213 Reviews
  1. Gene

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific food and service. Friday night crowd with music made it pretty ambience but loud.

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  2. Carlye

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for lunch. The food was so good and the service was on point. I had the mofongo with shrimp and it was very tasty. It’s a generous amount of food for a very reasonable price. It’s hard to find Caribbean food this good in NorCal. I’ll definitely be coming back.

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  3. S

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great foo and stellar service. We will definitely return.

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  4. Madison

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty, unique meals. Good place for date night or drinks with friends or dinner with family

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  5. Risa

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the authentic cuisine with a modern twist. Service and vibe of the place were also outstanding.

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  6. Jeffrey

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best restaurant I my neighborhood. The service and food is always excellent!!

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  7. Christine VIP

    Phoenix15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were fantastic! Paul served us delicious drinks, made our group feel welcomed, and was super pleasant . The food was delicious with so many good flavors. I wish I could take this place back to phoenix. It is so good. Definitely a must spot if you are visiting Oakland.

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  8. Sharon

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Dear A la Mar Dominican Kitchen Management, I wanted to take a moment to share feedback regarding our recent dining experience at your restaurant. We visited to celebrate my husband's 75th birthday, as we love trying different cuisines. It was our first time dining at A la Mar Dominican Kitchen, and while we were excited about the experience, we unfortunately left feeling disappointed. Upon arrival, we were seated promptly, and our server quickly provided menus, which we appreciated. However, when she returned to take our order, I mentioned that I had questions about the menu, and her demeanor immediately changed. She appeared frustrated, frowned, and became noticeably rude in her responses. My husband was taken aback by this reaction, which set a negative tone for the evening. Additionally, we noticed that the restaurant was not particularly clean, and our menus were stained. While I understand that the restaurant offers a street-food-inspired dining experience, cleanliness is still an important aspect of customer service. As for the food, while it arrived hot, the crispy whole fish was overcooked, leaving the meat dry on the inside. The mustard greens were overcooked, and the squash mixed in was mushy. The plantains were decent but nothing exceptional. Towards the end of our meal, the server’s attitude improved—she smiled, checked in on us a few times, and was more pleasant. However, the initial rudeness had already impacted our experience. When we received the bill, a 20% tip was pre-highlighted. While I normally wouldn’t mind, due to the rocky start, I chose to adjust it slightly to 18% to reflect our experience. Overall, our dinner did not feel like the enjoyable night out we had hoped for. I truly believe that those working in customer service should leave their personal frustrations behind and provide a welcoming and helpful experience for their guests. I hope this feedback is taken into consideration.

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  9. Sharon

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There for a birthday celebration and the food was amazing but the service was supreme. Jessica made sure our celebration was wonderful. Great time had by all!

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  10. jackie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too loud. Out of dishes on menu does not match website or Yelp. Very disappointed

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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 213 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for alaMar Dominican Kitchen

100 Grand Ave, Suite 111, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Valdez Street
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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