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Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond
Oakland's favorite spot for creative American comfort food and craft cocktails in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
4.6(5 reviews)
american-traditional
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Oakland's favorite spot for creative American comfort food and craft cocktails in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond is a beloved Oakland restaurant and bar offering a modern twist on classic American comfort food. Located on MacArthur Blvd, we serve up delicious dishes like crispy fried chicken, gourmet burgers, lamb sausage with polenta, and decadent French toast in a spacious, vibrant setting. Our friendly staff, craft cocktails, and welcoming vibe make us a top choice for brunch, dinner, or casual drinks. Whether you're dining in or taking out, we provide an exceptional experience with high-quality ingredients and a focus on community.
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Enjoy expertly crafted dishes like French toast, eggs, and pork selections in a lively brunch setting.
Savor American comfort classics including fried chicken, lamb sausage, burgers, and seasonal specials.
Sip on creative cocktails, off-menu specials, and a curated selection of beverages in a vibrant bar area.
Order your favorites to go with convenient takeout options for enjoying at home.
Host gatherings in our roomy, comfortable space perfect for friends and family meals.
I had dinner here last night and patron here alone on occasion. The food is pretty decent. I was only dissatisfied (for lack of a better word) last night. I had the Chicken Confit. The description just said potatoes, but I wish *sweet* potatoes had been specified. Additionally, the chicken was a little dryer than I'm used to for a Confit and there was very little of the sauce to assist. On other visits, I've had their burger and pork chops and found no issue. I'm just going to assume lasts nights dish just wasn't the one for me and would still recommend this place to friends.
The first restaurant we planned to go to was fully booked, so we searched on Google Maps and found Grand Lake Kitchen — and we’re so glad we did! Parking was a bit of a challenge, but once inside, we loved the spacious setup and the lively vibe. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and gave great food recommendations. The Fried Chicken was especially delicious — crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and the staff made the experience even better with their warm service. Highly recommend this place to everyone looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere!
Brunch was dope as usual. They've mastered quite a few breakfast dishes and they're making art with their egg and pork selections. One of the best spots to eat in Oakland. The bar and scenery are remarkable too.
Have eaten at Grand Ave location several times and loved it. This was our first visit to the Dimond location. Food was excellent, service was so-so. We had a much longer wait for food than expected. The best deal on the menu was the Fried Half Chicken, which came with 2 large sides. I split this with my daughter, but it could easily have fed 3 people. The side dishes, especially Cauliflower salad, were fantastic as expected. My wife had a great lamb sausage and polenta. She said it was fabulous. The grands had the French toast and loved it...the side of peachs was excellent. My son in law had the turkey sandwich...his go to. It had lots of meat and cranberry spread on it. This location is roomy and comfortable. Would 100 % recommend.
Been here a few times usually just for food to go and just stick to the same things. Very chill, not to uptight. I finally had a night to hang out and decided to dine in and try out a couple of dishes. (We sat outside which was nice eat and people watch) Sadly I wasn't to happy with the food. But the drinks👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 ( can't tell you what I got because it was a off menu special 😁) but I've had a few different beverages and they all have been great. Now food for me all the sandwiches don't disappoint (veggie, yadi, beef burger) And the donuts are cooked to order and are amazing. However all the entrees I feel all needed to just be cooked longer. Overall still great, and would definitely go back.
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