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Duende
(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant and Jazz and Blues Venue$$$$
Uptown, Oakland
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The Patatas Bravas make for an excellent snack. Fantastic selection of wine, friendly staff and great cocktails. Recommend their take on a margarita.
Brian StraussSeptember 28, 2014As good as the paella is here, a better meal can be made by having several appetizers and some of the raciones -- tapas style. Top notch food and drink, but the staff are superb.
Tasting TableNovember 12, 2014Date night? Head to Duende and order the arroz negro paella ($40 for two people). It's one of the best meals in town and is definitely a centerpiece at this Spanish-inspired restaurant. Read more
Jenifer ShieldsJune 24, 2014DELICIOUS. Menu changes sometimes, especially seasonally. Unique, fresh dishes. Sangria is really good. And they offer quality live music that's very much on the innovative side.
Megan AllisonDecember 10, 2017The private area upstairs is a great choice for a party. Great drinks, staff and food. The cabbage salad was (surprisingly) amazing.
Jennifer OrrMay 13, 2013Great restaurant! For a party of three we ordered 3 tapas and a 2-person order of the arroz negro. Plus desserts. We left stuffed, and everything was so delicious!
San Jose Mercury NewsMarch 12, 2013Save room for a chocolate torte with coffee ice cream ($9) It is served in a pool of mocha anglaise. The cacao nib-flecked ice cream was the best part. Read more
Bring a group, order paella and several tapas. If cocktails are in order, they work magic with sherry, rye, and mezcal. Ask Rocco and Girard for Spanish wine tips.
Tom ANovember 1, 2014Paella! But try as many tapas as u can. They are authentic and delicious. Raw scallops in a pepper sauce drizzled with fried ? Delicious.
Craig SchartonMarch 26, 2013This is a fantastic restaurant. Chef Paul Canales has a love of life and this joy shines through his food and the wonderful service. Great cocktails, too.
Amy PeyrotMarch 4, 2018Great for a group birthday - prix fixe chef's menu was amazing, plus a nice semi-private table!
Brian LApril 14, 2018Wow was everything delicious. Loved the paella w/rabbit, and the goat cheese/broccoli dish.
Sherah BeckMarch 7, 2019I had my wedding reception here and it was so good. They don’t make anything that isn’t amazing.
Jonathan FlemingMay 5, 2013Love the spot, cool vibe, good menu , music coming soon. Incredible layout, great dinner, date spot or hangout.
Melon LAugust 29, 2015Get everything, but get more helpings of the paella. (I'm just kidding, the paella is very generously portioned.)- Brian StraussAugust 4, 2013You can walk in and sit at the bar almost anytime. The bartender will dispense food and sophisticated libations with equal dexterity.
AkiNovember 22, 2015Book the space upstairs for private events. Pork trotter and paella are must haves.
catsunMarch 4, 2013Get the albondigas - incredibly tender with amazing flavor. You will finish it all + you won't regret it.- Tom AAugust 22, 2014Every tapa we ate was delicious. Tried the vegetarian paella and we all we pleased
Keith SmithAugust 22, 2014Any paella is good! Authentic and filling. Great tapas too - lived the cheese plate.
Alexandria PiccininiSeptember 4, 2017All of the tapas are amazing. The piquillos rellenos were my favorite!
Joshua DoonanSeptember 23, 2017Great food and atmosphere, accommodated our large group with superb service
Shirley RFebruary 12, 2013When on the menu, have the Sobrasado ... includes spreadable chorizo - yes, you read that correctly! Flavorful yum!
Paul WilliamsMarch 21, 2013Verdejo, Albondigas, Cabbage Salad, oh my! Leave room for amazing Sherry collection :-)
San Francisco MagazineApril 23, 2013The skinny, short noodles in Duende's fideus ($17.50) are toasted, then baked in a paella pan of flavorful broth.
Ryan LechaAugust 13, 2013Pricey but the food was very good. Recommend getting the some form of tapas mariscos.
Amy Nelson SmithJanuary 22, 2016Portions are large. Order multiple dishes and share. The more people the better.
- cafe con leche ftw! you can get it with almond milk as well :)
Lam AnhSeptember 8, 2013Most of the food is incredibly salty! Make sure you order a pitcher of water with your meal.
You can make a reservation online using seatme. Ignore the opentable comment.
Unfortunately, they don't use opentable yet so be ready to wait a while to be seated..
Lauren GrimmDecember 2, 2014Disappointed with each shared plate, cocktails were weak and the server dropped a bottle of bubbles that the couple next to us ordered. Go to Fauna instead.
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Restaurant | Bar | Coffee | Music
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Thu
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
(510) 893-0174
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar
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