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Marica Restaurant in Oakland is a family-owned neighborhood seafood restaurant known for refined, ingredient-driven cooking and warm, attentive service. For more than two decades, it has built a loyal following around its signature Twice Cooked Maine Lobster and seasonally inspired dishes that balance classic technique with bold, clean flavors. The dining room offers an intimate, relaxed setting that feels polished without being formal. Marica remains a local staple for thoughtful, well-executed coastal cuisine in the East Bay.
Carefully presented dishes like twice-cooked Maine lobster are served in a warmly lit dining room.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5301 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Phone: (510) 985-8388
Website: http://www.maricaoakland.com/
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Reviews
Michael Owens
My girlfriend and I decided to have a nice dinner, and this was our 2nd time eating here. We had an absolutely phenomenal experience our first time, and it was no different tonight.
If you’re looking for an intimate dining experience, Marica is the place for you. I’ve had some of the best food here, and the reason is because they have perfected the little things. It’s the minor details on their dishes that they knock out of the park every time.
… moreIf you’re looking for an intimate dining experience, Marica is the place for you. I’ve had some of the best food here, and the reason is because they have perfected the little things. It’s the minor details on their dishes that they knock out of the park every time.
LianeL
Review is only for dessert……
We had been craving a chocolate souffle and Marica didn’t disappoint. It was hot, light and flavorful.
… moreWe had been craving a chocolate souffle and Marica didn’t disappoint. It was hot, light and flavorful.
Chloe Chan
Reserved online for a birthday dinner and was impressed by the friendly and prompt service! Even though we arrived almost 20 minutes late (whoops), the service staff were very understanding and accommodating.
Food was good, although none of it blew us away, but the desserts were especially delicious. The PEI mussels were also very fresh. Be warned, some of these dishes were so popular they already ran out by the time we came at around ~7:20pm (like the chili crab and shoestring fries).
Also be careful parking around Oakland, per usual, lest you become another victim of the smashed car window
… moreFood was good, although none of it blew us away, but the desserts were especially delicious. The PEI mussels were also very fresh. Be warned, some of these dishes were so popular they already ran out by the time we came at around ~7:20pm (like the chili crab and shoestring fries).
Also be careful parking around Oakland, per usual, lest you become another victim of the smashed car window
Ashley Kua
Both the server and person running food for us was amazing. They sat us even though their kitchen was closing soon, and the food was so amazing. Would 100% come back here in a heartbeat. Very cute interior as well
Mussels appetizer and Korean ribs with gochujang/bbq sauce are a must
… moreMussels appetizer and Korean ribs with gochujang/bbq sauce are a must
Gary Cole
Look no further for a special place to have date night or cozy meal with excellent food and great prices. I may regret authoring this review as will never get another table. Marica offers an intimate space where the owner cares for customers personally while her husband runs the kitchen. Cocktails are solid and very reasonably priced for the Bay Area. The mesquite grilled shrimp appetizer was elegantly and generously presented with a mildy spicy and smoky flavor. Might just be the best grilled shrimp I’ve ever tasted – plump and tender, perfectly cooked with a grilled lemon on the side for adding citrus notes. Fish stew was delightful with intense bisque flavors that run long on the palate. The shrimp and white fish can benefit from being added later as slightly over cooked. But hey, I can find fault with anything. Swordfish in lemon beurre blanc was cooked just right and not salty as seems to be the trend. Asparagus perfectly cooked and delicately coated in pistou (pesto without pine nuts) sauce. Creme brûlée was silky in texture with deep vanilla notes, delicately covered with a thin caramelized orange flavored sugar crust and blackberries. Chocolate soufflé exuded bittersweet chocolate notes with light texture, topped by excellent vanilla ice cream which my wife raved about. Total bill $135 for 2 that included a salad, Manhattan, Old Fashioned and tax. Giving 5 stars balancing quality and price. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreXavier Turner
I have heard so much about this place and so I wanted to give it a try being that most of the reviews I read were five star! After my visit in the evening that I had, I ended up giving the restaurant a four stars.
The Ambiance is excellent and it’s very upbeat and modern, service was good but not excellent.
We had to ask for bread and they brought us this small single roll with four slices. Very stingy on the bread.
The appetizers that were ordered was the calamari and they were a little skimpy on the calamari versus other restaurants that I had visited. The calamari also seemed a little bland even though it wasn’t deep fried, but it appeared it was stir-fried with some spices, but it still seems like it lacked something.
For my dinner I ordered the lamb rack and it was very tasty and cooked as expected. The ribs had a good portion of meat and it was seasoned quite well.
My date ordered the seafood stew and she particularly didn’t care for it and said that she would not order it again. I tried the stew and it appealed to me however I am glad that I did not make this as my main entree.
Dessert was five stars! We ordered the chocolate mousse with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and that was divine. It made up for all of the previous sins and I would go there just for the desert! All in all like I said I gave it a four stars out of five and would I dine here again? Of course I would!
… moreThe Ambiance is excellent and it’s very upbeat and modern, service was good but not excellent.
We had to ask for bread and they brought us this small single roll with four slices. Very stingy on the bread.
The appetizers that were ordered was the calamari and they were a little skimpy on the calamari versus other restaurants that I had visited. The calamari also seemed a little bland even though it wasn’t deep fried, but it appeared it was stir-fried with some spices, but it still seems like it lacked something.
For my dinner I ordered the lamb rack and it was very tasty and cooked as expected. The ribs had a good portion of meat and it was seasoned quite well.
My date ordered the seafood stew and she particularly didn’t care for it and said that she would not order it again. I tried the stew and it appealed to me however I am glad that I did not make this as my main entree.
Dessert was five stars! We ordered the chocolate mousse with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and that was divine. It made up for all of the previous sins and I would go there just for the desert! All in all like I said I gave it a four stars out of five and would I dine here again? Of course I would!
Curt P
Enjoyed Marica over the years for special occasions (our first time was back in 2012 when we moved to the area from SF). Glad they switched back to this format/menu after doing the pizzeria for a bit.
Ambiance & service still 4-5 stars. Food freshness/quality 5 stars. Food preparation 4-5 stars. We’ve tried many items on the menu over the years and have been satisfied -amazed/delighted. The only nit to pick is that dishes at times are on the salty side – a little heavy handed with the salt shaker. Def ask for no or low added salt if you like to watch your salt intake.
Keep it up, you definitely have many fans!
… moreAmbiance & service still 4-5 stars. Food freshness/quality 5 stars. Food preparation 4-5 stars. We’ve tried many items on the menu over the years and have been satisfied -amazed/delighted. The only nit to pick is that dishes at times are on the salty side – a little heavy handed with the salt shaker. Def ask for no or low added salt if you like to watch your salt intake.
Keep it up, you definitely have many fans!
shelly tocchini
Have eaten here a number of times. All very good.
Sunday night ordered the steamed crab. Too hot to touch. Was not cracked properly. Cracker provided, but no pick provided. Very disappointing.
… moreSunday night ordered the steamed crab. Too hot to touch. Was not cracked properly. Cracker provided, but no pick provided. Very disappointing.
Jessica Niva
I was looking for a new place to have a company dinner and phoned Marica to see if they could accommodate. Thomas answered the phone and made the reservation for 11 people seamlessly. When we arrived, they had set up a nice long table for all of us by the bar, which who doesn’t like being close to the bar? Nina and Thomas were so kind and attentive and we got plenty of recommendations including some great bottles of wine. All our food and drink were delicious and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and two of our employees feel special at their relocation party. Can’t wait to eat here again. What a gem of a place, with kind people, great wine, and good food.
… moreEmily Takeuchi
Amazing service, best seafood in town, and delicious alcoholic beverages! The Cosmo was a real winner! The seared scallops were. My favorite and oysters are 1.50 each! So fresh! Pay in cash and you save around 10 percent! Complimentary bread is served and I recommend making reservations because it gets busy!
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