Duende

4.5 (1637)

$31 to $50

Spanish

468 19th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Duende is a Spanish Inspired neighborhood restaurant in Oakland's Uptown district.
A modern and casual dining experience, a cutting-edge cocktail program, and an inviting Spanish-based wine program!
Parties of 7 or more will be served a prix fixe chef's menu, please email reservations@duendeoakland.com to make a large group reservation.

For private events please email events@duendeoakland.com

Duende reserves seats for walk-ins! If you don't see your desired reservation time, come on down and we will find you a seat!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Basque
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 893-0174
Website
http://duendeoakland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul Canales
Private party facilities
Memorable events begin with thoughtful planning. Duende offers several options for large groups. Chef Paul and the Duende team will work with you to design a unique dining experience for your special event.

Location
468 19th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Between Broadway & Telegraph Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Half a block from the 19th Street BART station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS$8.00
marinated mixed spanish olives
PINTXO GILDA$5.00
boquerone+salt-cured anchovy+green olive+cornichon+piparra+piquillo
QUESO IBERICO MARINADO$15.00
Basque-style marinated iberico cheese+toasted pecans
PATATAS BRAVAS$11.00
crispy potatoes+spicy allioli
ENSALADA de COL$16.00
savoy cabbage+mahón+anchovy-stuffed green olives+pistachios
CROQUETAS de BACALAO$18.00
classic salted rockfish croquetas+allioli+lemon
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA$17.00
potatoes+caramelized onions+olive tapenade+allioli
DOS TOSTAS$19.00
sobrasada+green garlic goat cheese mousse+giardiniera+grilled bread+arugula
COCA de ESCALIVADA$18.00
catalan style flatbread+eggplant+delicata squash+summer peppers+ v de navarra cheese
PESCADO CRUDO$21.00
tai snapper+black trumpet mushroom allioli
HUEVO SUAVE y CAVIAR$26.00
slow cooked egg+paddlefish caviar+cauliflower leek crema

RACIONES

DUENDE BURGER$19.00
lamb & beef burger*+oveja al romero-stuffed piquillo+allioli+tomato jam+house-made kennebec potato chips *can be made vegetarian with Sundial chickpea “chicken” patty
ALBONDIGAS de RES$38.00
piemontese beef meatballs+grilled escarole+salsa verde+confit garlic potato puree
CANALONES de VERDURAS$26.00
pimenton pasta filled with roasted butternut squash+red onion+cauliflower+poblano peppers+pecorino+lemon crema
CHULETON$165.00
bone in piedmontese ribeye+smashed fingerlings+chicory salad

PLATOS

por la mesa

PAELLA de CARNE$60.00
bomba rice+chorizo verde+mussels+butter beans+brussel sprouts+chicory salad+allioli+aceite de los santos
ARROZ NEGRO$60.00
bomba rice+porcini dusted rockfish+squid ink+shaved fennel+poblano peppers+salsa del diablo+shrimp glace allioli+aceite de los santos
FIDEUA$60.00
toasted fideos pasta+shrimp+chicken+roasted poblano peppers+manzanilla olives+harissa allioli+aceite de los santos
PAELLA de VERDURAS$60.00
bomba rice+farm eggs+rainbow carrots+butternut squash+arugula+garbanzo beans+mojo verde allioli+aceite de los santos

What 1,637 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

1,633 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area8 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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 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 Francisco Bay Area8 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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JudyK
San Francisco Bay Area2 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 Francisco Bay Area100 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
Toronto / Ontario6 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 Francisco Bay Area65 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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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 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
California 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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FAQs

Duende does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates.

Duende is rated 4.5 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

468 19th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Broadway & Telegraph Ave
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Basque
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Half a block from the 19th Street BART station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul Canales
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://duendeoakland.com/
Phone number
(510) 893-0174
Private party facilities
Memorable events begin with thoughtful planning. Duende offers several options for large groups. Chef Paul and the Duende team will work with you to design a unique dining experience for your special event.

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Duende

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PINTXOS + TAPAS

ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS$8.00

PINTXO GILDA$5.00

QUESO IBERICO MARINADO$15.00

PATATAS BRAVAS$11.00

ENSALADA de COL$16.00

CROQUETAS de BACALAO$18.00

TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA$17.00

DOS TOSTAS$19.00

COCA de ESCALIVADA$18.00

PESCADO CRUDO$21.00

HUEVO SUAVE y CAVIAR$26.00

RACIONES

DUENDE BURGER$19.00

ALBONDIGAS de RES$38.00

CANALONES de VERDURAS$26.00

CHULETON$165.00

PLATOS

PAELLA de CARNE$60.00

ARROZ NEGRO$60.00

FIDEUA$60.00

PAELLA de VERDURAS$60.00

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