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alaMar Dominican Kitchen
100 Grand Avenue, Oakland, California, United States
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About the alaMar Dominican Kitchen
alaMar Dominican Kitchen is a vibrant and authentic restaurant located in the heart of Oakland, California. Specializing in traditional Dominican cuisine, alaMar offers a unique dining experience that transports guests to the flavors and aromas of the Caribbean. From mouthwatering empanadas to savory mofongo, each dish is prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a touch of love. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make alaMar the perfect spot for a casual lunch or a special dinner with friends and family. Come and taste the flavors of the Dominican Republic at alaMar Dominican Kitchen, where every bite is a culinary journey.
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100 Grand Ave #111, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Opening hours of alaMar Dominican Kitchen
Monday:
Day off
Tuesday:
Day off
Wednesday:
17:00 - 22:00
Thursday:
17:00 - 22:00
Friday:
17:00 - 22:00
Saturday:
17:00 - 22:00
Sunday:
17:00 - 22:00
Reviews of alaMar Dominican Kitchen
"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."
"the food was tasty but I would not want to support a place that does such outrageous price gouging (+29% service charges..) I'll start with the good, the menu is good, there are a lot of dishes, I came with a group of 6 so we got to order several dishes. The food was also very good, the fried red snapper dish in particular was a favorite of mine. The service was ordinary, the server took our order and gave us a water refill container for us to self-refill our water. that's it, so there's some service but nothing good to speak about. But then the bill came... and I've never seen such outrageous bill charges. They added: * 25% auto gratuity * 1% donation to local food kitchen * taxed the gratuity and 1% donation. that's +29% on top of the original bill !!! And none of it was mentioned anywhere in the menu, or on the restaurant wall, or communicated to us in any way... Since the service was very ordinary to us, we all thought the 25% was a bit too much, especially since this mentioned to us ahead of time, it felt very much like a bait and switch. But despite us being a large group of 6, and having , we made the awkward call to raise the concern to the manager. I called for the manager, and asked him to please remove the gratuity charge, or at least reduce the auto gratitude to a more reasonable amount. We mentioned how it wasn't anywhere in writing or communicated to us ahead of time. But the manager was not having it, he didn't bother fully hearing us out, and cut us off, and said that nobody had ever complained about this and it is industry standard... He then said he would need to talk to the owner about this and left our table abruptly. We waited another 15-20minutes before I had to find him again to ask about this again. (Keep in mind we already finished our meal and want to move on with our Friday night.) The manager said he can only reduce it to 20% and then left us again. After another 5minutes, I got the new bill, and we paid and left. The entire encounter was not professional nor came with any semblance of empathy or wanting to work something out with us. The way the manager acted further reinforced that this isn't a +25% tip type of place, both from a upper management to the actual management. I can't say the food is terrible, but I cannot recommend this place due to what I see as poor ethics and business practices. It feels to me like a small business owner being a bit too greedy, the +25% tip is already a big amount, but to not mention it ahead of time is likely a bait and switch tactic, and then to add the +1% "donation" charge, then to tax the gratuity and donation just seems very wrong, their accounting at this restaurant seems off.. and that just doesn't vibe well with me and makes me wonder what other business practices the owner participates in. I dislike writing negative reviews, but this restaurant really rubbed me the wrong way. I felt like I was being taken advantage of which is not a good overall dining experience. I'm hoping this post makes it to the owners and they make changes to be more proactive and transparent about their charges to their customers, and help educate and empower management to work with their customers."
"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!"
"Delicious food, fast and friendly service, lively interior atmosphere, but we ate outside. It's on Grand, but surprisingly not loud. I wanted the tostones to be a little less dry, but at least they had them. I hardly ever find savory fried plantains. The half chicken was amazing and so were the shrimp."
"alaMar is owned by Top Chef contestant Nelson German and has some of the most delicious garlic noodles ($19) I’ve ever tasted–saucy, garlicky, and topped with a crispy fried egg. *chef’s kiss* While delicious, the meal can get a bit pricey, so take advantage of those restaurant week deals while you can. We ate here with our extended family (7 adults and 1 child) and everyone enjoyed their meal. Our kid ate a decent amount of garlic noodles, though I think we may have had to ask for the non-spicy versions of certain dishes. There is a fenced patio area on the wide sidewalk with heat lamps that is perfect for families. They offer high chairs, but I can’t vouch for a changing table…"
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