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Bravo TV’s Top Chef Nelson German (Season 18) opens his latest restaurant alaMar Dominican Kitchen to represent his Dominican Republic lineage by offering an authentic regional food menu paying tribute to his roots. A NYC-style Dominican restaurant now open in Uptown Oakland, alaMar Dominican Kitchen spotlights German’s upbringing in Washington Heights, Manhattan and the foods he ate with his family at home and the local street fare in the neighborhood. German brings a unique take to family recipes with his contemporary NYC twist on traditional dishes.
Airy spot with maritime decor offering a modern take on classic seafood dishes & creative drinks.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 100 Grand Ave #111, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 907-7555
Website: http://alamaroakland.com/
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Reviews
Eric Fode
I paid $90 and I would give it five stars if it was $30.
Service was good. The atmosphere was a vibe… The menu was difficult to read. Many items just listed its ingredients, but not how was prepared so my partner was surprised by the item they ordered.
The oxtail was tender, and more or less fell off the bones.
Bottom line is that it didn’t deliver on the promise the price made.
If you’re eating on someone else’s bill and you just really want Dominican food this is a great place to go.
… moreService was good. The atmosphere was a vibe… The menu was difficult to read. Many items just listed its ingredients, but not how was prepared so my partner was surprised by the item they ordered.
The oxtail was tender, and more or less fell off the bones.
Bottom line is that it didn’t deliver on the promise the price made.
If you’re eating on someone else’s bill and you just really want Dominican food this is a great place to go.
Evren Eryurek
Really good Dominican kitchen
Nice service – be patient with your food they won’t all come out at the same time
Really good selections of bourbon and rye
Give it a try
… moreNice service – be patient with your food they won’t all come out at the same time
Really good selections of bourbon and rye
Give it a try
Haydar Celik
The waiters are a little arrogant, but the food is worth it.
Shrimp is my favorite dish of the night. Very flavorful and balanced.
The salad was very fresh, but I prefer more olive oil. Still, I liked it.
Oxtail is good, but not my type. I prefer the braised version of it.
Bread pudding is more bread than pudding.
… moreShrimp is my favorite dish of the night. Very flavorful and balanced.
The salad was very fresh, but I prefer more olive oil. Still, I liked it.
Oxtail is good, but not my type. I prefer the braised version of it.
Bread pudding is more bread than pudding.
Sarah Haight
Such a fun spot. We tried a lot of dishes I’d never heard of before, everything was great. Cleaned our plates. The music was fun, the vibe was cool. I like how the bartender comes and brings the drinks (which were so good and interesting!) Would definitely go back!
… moreRenée J
Absolutely delicious. Their serving sizes are perfect for sharing a few dishes, and the cocktails we had were great. We’ve walked by on our way to Lovely’s so many times and have been tempted by the amazing smells, and finally went on Valentine’s Day. The service was top notch and even though the tables were a bit close together we loved the atmosphere. I did think the corn in the vegetarian dish was hard to eat and a bit odd to have on the menu in February, but it tasted good. My partner got the oxtail – I can say the beans with it were amazing and it was a but portion. They have a smaller menu but with a few vegetarian and fish options.
… moreIsa Salinas
I was out in the east bay today! I tried @alamaroakland #dominicanfoodoakland I have been waiting for the WEST COAST/ bayarea to have flavors other than Mexican food! No offense to Mexican food! But being from Central America you crave that Caribbean flavor!! Plátano maduro, mondongo, ect. Today I tried the #theNewdominican it’s braised oxtail, pork pernil, butter pickles, Swiss cheese, sofrito lime mayo on a nisi Philly roll crispy to perfection! With two big tostones on the side! It has #flavor, it’s #delicious the meat omg to die for! bold, comforting, and full of soul—it hits you with deep, layered flavors that come from a rich blend of African, Spanish, and Taino (indigenous) influences If you live in the Bay Area and want DOMINICAN Food it’s here! Try it out!! I’m excited to go back and try their dinner portion!!
100 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
#dominicanfood
I came in during lunch time the server was amazing went over the menu with him! The portions are perfect not to over the top enough for you to be full and have some left over! Ambiance inside gorgeous it reminds me of NY the place is located in a good area of Oakland and I know they have days when they have LIVE music and I will go back to experience that!!
… more100 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
#dominicanfood
I came in during lunch time the server was amazing went over the menu with him! The portions are perfect not to over the top enough for you to be full and have some left over! Ambiance inside gorgeous it reminds me of NY the place is located in a good area of Oakland and I know they have days when they have LIVE music and I will go back to experience that!!
Alice Hou
It’s my first time trying Dominican food, and I was so impressed that I found myself returning for two consecutive days to explore more of their dishes!
For both visits, I placed a pickup order. The restaurant had my food ready when I arrived, and I appreciated that they sealed their takeout bags for security.
From their Lunch Combo menu, I tried two delicious dishes. The Dominican Rice Bowl, featuring Slow Roasted Pork Pernil and Tostones (Fried Green Plantain), was an absolute delight. The roasted pork was incredibly tender and juicy, making it effortless to pull apart, while the tostones added a delightful crunch.
The other dish I tried was The New Dominicano sandwich, which comes with braised oxtail, pork pernil, butter pickles, Swiss cheese, sofrito lime mayo, nisi Philly roll, and tostones. This sandwich was bursting with flavor, delicious, and extremely fulfilling.
… moreFor both visits, I placed a pickup order. The restaurant had my food ready when I arrived, and I appreciated that they sealed their takeout bags for security.
From their Lunch Combo menu, I tried two delicious dishes. The Dominican Rice Bowl, featuring Slow Roasted Pork Pernil and Tostones (Fried Green Plantain), was an absolute delight. The roasted pork was incredibly tender and juicy, making it effortless to pull apart, while the tostones added a delightful crunch.
The other dish I tried was The New Dominicano sandwich, which comes with braised oxtail, pork pernil, butter pickles, Swiss cheese, sofrito lime mayo, nisi Philly roll, and tostones. This sandwich was bursting with flavor, delicious, and extremely fulfilling.
R. Liriano
I liked the atmosphere and the food. Good Hispanic music in the background and the food was delicious. We ordered a few dishes that typically Dominican and they were right on the spot. Not all dishes are necessarily Dominican but you can get some of them here. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
… moreJason R
Visited alaMar Dominican Kitchen on 4/25/25 with a colleague and had a great time! The food was delicious — every bite packed with authentic flavor. The yellow rice was perfectly cooked, the fried plantains were crispy on the outside and sweet inside, and the meat was tender with a vibrant chimichurri-style sauce. The beans and fresh slaw rounded everything out beautifully.
The ambiance was super fun and vibey, with great music and a lively but relaxed energy that made the experience even better. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the atmosphere here. Definitely a must-visit spot if you’re in Oakland looking for bold, soulful Dominican flavors. I’ll absolutely be coming back, thank you alaMar!
… moreThe ambiance was super fun and vibey, with great music and a lively but relaxed energy that made the experience even better. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the atmosphere here. Definitely a must-visit spot if you’re in Oakland looking for bold, soulful Dominican flavors. I’ll absolutely be coming back, thank you alaMar!
Rhumba Bum
My first spot to visit in participating the ORW24, and was impressed with the generous portion of their Prix Fixe dishes. I really enjoyed the fried lamb. Staff were super courteous as well.
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