Duende

Duende reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on June 30, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We picked this restaurant to its proximity to the Fox Theater. The seafood paella was oily and seafood portion very small compared to other similar restaurants at the same price point. The table service was very slow and the food took a very long time to arrive after ordering including the appetizers. Luckily the drinks were strong but kinda expensive for Oakland. Overall I have paid the same in SF for the same food and had a much better experience. I would not come here again and wish there was a better selection of restaurants around the Fox Theater. Hopefully next year will be better.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   1.0

   Dined on June 30, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I booked at 5:30pm table for 4 but we had an 1 guest to add on, i told the waitress we will order paella (and I know paella takes at least 1 hour to cook)but she assured us that it will takes 30min) only the add on guest can’t decide what she wants but the rest of us were ready, she left us again and get the drinks order first and she wants all the order to be put it at the same time. I’ve been to :Spain twice and ate authentic Paella, they will even tell me to order paella so it can be started first. Fast forward, the order was in at 5:46 at 6:50pm I asked where’s the paella & she replied a lot of you ordered paella with irritated tone (as far as I know, they take reservations and paella in in your menu don’t you expect that this guest will order paella?) Food arrived at 7:17pm, we have an 8pm concert to watch and of course we were rushing to eat. No bread was offered while we are waiting and we were hungry. The Paella is the worst, the rice isn’t al dente or creamy, overcooked and it has a cream on it, weird and it is $60. Since I was drinking white wine on empty stomach while waiting for that paella, i had gas pain while watching the concert. Worst service though she apologized but the damage has been done. Will never come back here for paella or anything else. If you have no where to go maybe you can wait but 1:30 min to wait for food isn’t right.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on June 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience. We got the cheese and pecan appetizer which was fantastic. We got paella which the two of us split and that was perfect. Nice cocktails. The Spanish wine was really good and waiter was attentive and helpful. Best dining experience I’ve had in a while.
   

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   Libby VIP

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the best time last night at Duende! Exceptional live jazz music, unparalleled paella, delightful cocktails, great service and atmosphere. A favorite when I come to downtown/uptown Oakland!
   

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5. JK

   JudyK

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our dinner at Duende before the Hannah Gadsby performance at the Fox Theater was everything we wanted and more. Located within steps of BART’s 19 Street Station and the theater, Duende offers creative Spanish tapas and a good selection of cocktails and wine/beer.
   

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   BigPapi VIP

   San Francisco100 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent venue, staff and food at reasonable prices. Our bartender/waiter was excellent given the large parties he was bartending for. Top notch experience
   

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   kkmiller75 VIP

   Toronto6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the 2nd time we have eaten here. Both times the food was incredible. Very interesting combinations and creative cocktails. They have the best flan I have ever had anywhere!
   

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   Cheryl23 VIP

   San Francisco64 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The interior decor is fantastic and the food was delicious.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Sacramento3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We love going to Duende before shows at the Fox. We love their craft cocktails, fantastic pitchers of Sangria and dinner menu options are fun to explore.
   

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    RebeccaJ VIP

    Central Coast16 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    30 minutes passed before anyone came to take a drink order, and another 30 before we got any food. We left hungry bc we couldn’t wait anymore.
    

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