alaMar Kitchen & Bar

Que lo que mi gente! To our many new followers- thank you so much for being here. We want to take a moment to introduce ourselves! alaMar Dominican Kitchen is a deeply personal project by celebrating and honoring his heritage. We offer everything from classic Dominican dishes ranging from street food to family recipes, often incorporating inspiration from California and NYC. We were very lucky to celebrate our 10th anniversary earlier this year and are so grateful for our many years here in Oakland. If you haven’t yet paid us a visit, please do! We would love to serve you 🇩🇴✨

TOMORROW, JUNE 29TH - it’s a Bay Area Caribbean link up! Come celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Day with us 🙌🏽

We’ll be at Brookdale Park from 12pm - 8pm representing and , alongside so many delicious Caribbean restaurants, serving up delicious bites. Come join us for this family-friendly event and enjoy a wonderful day in the sun! We can’t wait to see you there 🌞

🇩🇴 OPEN FOR LUNCH 🇩🇴

We’re open for lunch and are serving up delicious Dominican eats! We’ve got sandwiches, burgers, boozy slushies, loaded hot dogs, platos banderos, salads, & so much more. Come dine-in or order takeout on 🤙🏽

📍 alaMar Dominican Kitchen
100 Grand Ave, Oakland CA

Wednesday - Friday, 11:30am - 3pm

Our Braised Angus Oxtail Encendido is the dish at the heart of alaMar. It’s been on our menu since the first day we opened, even before we were a Dominican restaurant, because it was the meal wanted to serve at to pay tribute to his mom and family lineage.

We serve our oxtail with stewed butter beans, chile africano, and charred pearl onion. It is deeply flavorful and nourishing - the ultimate comfort food. Have you had this very special dish before?

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Our Platos Banderos are a customer favorite from our lunch menu. They are classic Dominican lunch and we love getting to share it with you all! 🇩🇴

Here’s what you get when you order one:

1. A protein: Sofrito Chicken, Slow Roasted Pork Pernil, Dominican Fried Goat, or Stewed Bacolao (shown here!)
2. Yellow Caribbean Rice: made with turmeric, garlic, onion, oregano
3. Plantains: your choice between soft & sweet maduros or crispy & savory tostones
4. Pickled cabbage: perfectly crunchy & tangy slaw
5. Habicheulas rojas: deeply flavorful Dominican stewed red beans

Come get one Wednesday - Friday, 11:30am- 3pm. Dine in with us or order takeout on . Let your friends & fam that work in downtown Oakland know we’re open for lunch 🤙🏽

On our lunch menu only: the Longaniza smothered dog 🌭🔥

This loaded dog is like no other in the Bay. It’s a perfectly grilled pork sausage topped with our famous braised oxtail, habichuela, feta, pickled cabbage, and mayo-ketchup. Served on a sweet island roll and with a side of tostones.

Pork longaniza is shared amongst Islanders. It’s a favorite snack to eat with a nice cold beer or soda. We give our version an NYC twist buy making it a loaded hot dog 🌭

Come get it for lunch! Wednesday - Friday, 11:30am - 3pm. Dine-in order takeout on .

Introducing the Dominican chimi smashburger 🍔

a popular street food in the Dominican Republic, a Dominican chimi is a type of burger made with seasoned beef or pork that’s topped with cabbage, onions, tomatoes, and a special sauce, all served on a soft roll. It’s known for its bold flavors and is often enjoyed with a side of fries or fried plantains.

Our alaMar version takes it up a notch by giving tribute to NYC with a nod to California. We use fresh savoy cabbage and confit tomato, and use and a fluffy Pretzel as a bun like you get at the corners of the block in NYC.

We’ve been doing this burger for years as a one off menu item but it’s now permanently on the menu for lunch only. Come get it Wednesday - Friday, 11:30am - 3pm. Dine-in order takeout on !

We want to take a moment to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all the support after our critical break in yesterday. We appreciate you all so much! You really show up and represent the power of community.

If you haven't yet, please consider purchasing a gift card today or tomorrow to help us get through these tough times. They make a great Mothers' Day gift! Grab one at the link below ❤️

https://www.toasttab.com/alamar-kitchen-bar-100-grand-avenue-ste-111/giftcards

As you may have heard, we were broken into twice early this morning. There’s no way to say this lightly - this break in was crucially damaging for us. Everyone knows it’s tough to be in business in Oakland right now and we have not been immune to hardship. This break-in has put us in a dire situation financially and we could really use your support right now so we can stay in business. We so appreciate everyone showing us love and asking how they can show up for us. To answer all those questions in one place, here are some ways you can show alaMar some love right now:

1. Come in and dine with us - we’d love to serve you. We’re open today until 3:30 for lunch and 5pm-10pm today, tomorrow, and Sunday. You can make reservations on or walk-in.
2. Order takeout with us on .
3. Get a gift card for you or a friend. You can get them at the link in our bio.
4. Contribute to our gofundme - the link is also in our bio.

Thank you again for all the well wishes - your support means truly everything to us ❤️

Trust us - you do not want to miss this lunch menu 🤤 Zoom in for all the delicious details!
Open Wednesday - Friday, 11:30am- 3pm. Come see us! And let your friends & family that work downtown know the good news 🇩🇴✨

Our first day of lunch service is TOMORROW! Come through 11:30am - 3pm for fast casual lunch items including the Dominican Chimi Smashburger we served at our 10 year anniversary and a variety of rice bowls that include a protein, beans, slaw, and plantains. Come enjoy the best Dominican eats - we can’t wait to serve you! 🇩🇴 ✨🤙🏽

alaMar Dominican Kitchen’s 10 year anniversary party is TOMORROW! 🇩🇴 ✨

It’s been such an honor to serve the Oakland community for the last 10 years and there’s nowhere else we’d rather be. Come celebrate this amazing journey with us on Friday, May 3rd from 5-10pm for a blowout party. We’ll have a live band, a DJ, a Dominican cookout, shots, cocktails, and the best vibes all around. We can’t wait to see you! 🤙🏽

Mi gente! Our 10 Year Anniversary Party is two days away. Come celebrate with us Friday May 3rd, 5-10pm. We’ll have a Dominican cookout with oxtail tacos, kebabs, and more, plus a live band and a DJ 💃  We can’t wait to see you all and celebrate with the people that helped us achieve this milestone! it’ll be an incredible time that you won’t want to miss 🎉

🎉 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY 🎉

Join us Friday, May 3rd to celebrate 10 amazing years in Oakland. We are so proud to reach this milestone and can’t wait to honor this achievement with all of you who made it possible! We’ll be going from 5pm to 10pm and we can’t wait to see you there. Help us spread the word by sharing this with your community! ❤️

4/20 SPECIAL - today only!

Four oxtail tacos + our Latin curly fries for $20

get fried, eat fries 🍟 🤙🏽

It’s the perfect day for Dominican-style happy hour 🇩🇴 Join us 5-6:30pm for the best deals on oxtail tacos, seasoned fries, oysters, wine, shots, beer, & more 🤙🏽 Come see us and enjoy this beautiful weather out on our patio ☀️

Taking a moment to celebrate our wonderful manager Jon!

We credit Jon for bringing fun service back to alaMar. Our regulars love to see him, and he’s an integral leader to our team that brings great experience and sense of unshakeable calmness. He really embodies the idea living life to the fullest, which we so appreciate since it is also central to Dominican culture.

With WrestleMania season starting this weekend you have to come see Jon’s new wrestling shirts that he wears every shift! Jon is our true heavyweight champ and we’re so grateful to have had him on our team for the last year and a half. Next time you come in to alaMar make sure to tell Jon hello!

For everyone who loved our Fried Local Rock Fish from Oakland Restaurant Week – good news! We’re offering it as a special tonight for $23, served with coconut, stewed pigeon pea, mashed green plantain, & saltfish gravy. Come get it while you can 🤙🏽

Introducing ’s favorite cocktail: Morir Soñiando 🍊✨

Made with tangerine, orange zest, rum, all spice, and a cinnamon cream on top, this bright and creamy cocktail reminds Chef of good times as a kid soaking up the spring and summer days in Washington Heights. Enjoy one with your restaurant week prefix menu! We’re running it until this Sunday, 3/24 🙌

Only a few days left to take advantage of our $45 prefix Restaurant Week deal! Come in by 3/24 to try this extra special menu below that put together for the occasion. Make your reservation on or just drop in and see us! ❤️

1st Course :
Dominican Curry Rice Salad – charred pineapple, brokah avocado, peppadew peppers, fried garlic, garbanzo beans, shared cultures mirepoix miso, cilantro lime vinaigrette

Or

Fried Caribbean Goat – green pepper sauce, burnt lime, pickled onion

2nd Course :
Gallina Guisada – Dominican style braised game hen, riped plantain, naranja agria, pickled cabbage, shared cultures pepper miso, stewed red kidney beans

Or

Fried Local Rock Fish – coconut, stewed pigeon pea, mashed green plantain, saltfish gravy

Or

Roasted Vegetable Sancocho – yuca, kobacha squash, sweet potato, corn, sofrito, yellow rice, charred tomato stew

3rd Course:
Tres Leches Cake – dark chocolate, amarena cherry

Or

Vegan Mango Sorbet – macerated berries, toasted coconut

If you’ve visited us at the bar you’ve likely been served by Michael! In addition to being a talented creative artist, Michael is our wonderful bar lead at alaMar. He’s been with us for two years, and we’re so lucky to have him. Michael brought back that neighborhood bar feeling that we had in the past where everyone knows your name. Guests come in to alaMar for Michael - for his storytelling, good listening, positive energy, and of course, delicious cocktails. He shows everyone respect and help keeps things fun. He’s an integral part of the alaMar family and we are so thankful to have him!

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This Thursday! Celebrate Dominican Independence Day in style at alaMar 🎉 We’ll be celebrating with delicious Dominican eats, all day happy hour, and Mamajuana shots 🙌 Let’s honor the rich culture and heritage of the Dominican Republic together. See you there! 🇩🇴✨

Shake up your week & join us this Thursday February 22nd for National Margarita Day! Enjoy $10 handcrafted margaritas from open to close. Salud! 🤙🏽 🎉

Our Veggie Sancocho is a dish that’s near and dear to our hearts. Through Sancocho you can dive into the heart and soul of Dominican cuisine with rich and soul-warming stew that embodies the essence of tradition, family, and flavor. This hearty dish, featuring a medley of root vegetables and aromatic spices, is a celebration of the cherished gatherings and vibrant culture of the Dominican Republic.

Here’s a secret off-menu tip: you can also ask for a non-vegetarian version as a Sancochito, featuring Oxtail, pernil, chicken, longaniza & goat. Just ask your server next time you visit us!

Bachata brunch is BACK!

Come join us on Saturday, February 24th from 12pm- 4pm for an extra special edition of Bachata Brunch. We’ll have live bachata lessons and an intimate panel discussion with Karina Gutiérrez, the director of Bees & Honey, a brand new play that will soon be running at . Get a special glimpse into the rehearsal process and learn how Dominican culture and Bachata heavily influenced the creation of this beautiful play running from February 15th - March 10th. We’ll be giving away a pair of tickets to Bees & Honey every hour so you can experience the play yourself!

Make your reservations now on and don’t miss out on our special colab Bachata Brunch!  

Tickets for purchase to Bees & Honey are available through link in bio. 

Ready to elevate your game day spread? Let us cater your Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈

Place your takeout orders from us at alaMar and score big with the tastiest game day treats. Get trays of our oxtail nachos, a selection of handmade empanadas, our delectable slow roasted ribs, pitchers of our best cocktails, and so much more. Place your order at the link in our bio!

PS - you can also join us in person for a Super Bowl watch party 📺 We’re pulling down the 120” big screen for the best game day vibes, and ALL-DAY happy hour specials to keep the celebration going strong. Grab your reservation on before they’re gone 🤙🏽

Score big this Super Bowl Sunday at alaMar! 🏈🎉 Join us for the ultimate watch party 📺🍻 We’re pulling down the 120” big screen for the best game day vibes, and ALL-DAY happy hour specials to keep the celebration going strong. Grab your reservation on before they’re gone. Let the countdown to kickoff begin! 🔥

Who will you be rooting for?!

Meet an essential part of our alaMar team: Juan Bibiano! He’s been cooking with us for over 9 years and is an important part of what makes alaMar special. He’s always humble, kind, energetic, and positive, and he’s incredibly talented in the kitchen. He is the hardest worker, and he helps make us better each and everyday. We all love Juan! ❤️

Que lo que? We’ve got the best news for you - we’re bringing oysters back 🦪

Our succulent oysters are so popular they’ve converted non-oyster lovers over the years. Get them for happy hour only, $1.25 a pop. Wednesday - Friday, 5-6:30pm. Come for the oysters, stay for discounts on wine, cocktails, bites, shots, and beer too 🤙🏽

Hola mi gente! You asked so we brought them back - ’s famous braised oxtail tacos 🌮

Chef’s off the bone oxtail tacos were a staple on our menu and at pop-up events for the last 9 and a half years. We’re bringing them back to you for happy hour ONLY. Get a plate of 2 tacos for $8 Wednesday to Friday, from 5-6:30pm. Come by for discounts on cocktails, bites, shots, beer, and wine too 🤙🏽