Dominican
Dominican comfort food with bar-seat regulars and pernil-packed flavor.
alaMar Dominican Kitchen is a $$ Dominican restaurant on the Blackbird network. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.
Why go
alaMar Dominican Kitchen is a Dominican option with a welcoming pulse: reviewers call out the music, ambiance, attentive service, and a bar seat favored by at least one regular. The numbers are solid too, with a 4.4 Google rating across 612 reviews at a $$ price point.
The strongest review signals point to big-flavor comfort: a mamajuana cocktail that “hit the spot,” Latin fries with addictive seasoning, a Dominicano sandwich stacked with tender pernil, and Dominican spaghetti loved by a self-described regular. Even when service gets a little attitude, one reviewer still says the food is worth it.
alaMar Dominican Kitchen has a 4.4 Google rating backed by 612 reviews.
What people say
From real reviewsWe were greeted and sat immediately. The environment and music was great. It’s rare to come across a Dominican restaurant in California and we had to try it. We were so happy we did. The service was great, very attentive and personable. The mamajuana cocktail was delicious and…
The waiters are a little arrogant, but the food is worth it. Shrimp is my favorite dish of the night. Very flavorful and balanced. The salad was very fresh, but I prefer more olive oil. Still, I liked it. Oxtail is good, but not my type. I prefer the braised version of it. Bre…
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. I always sit at the bar. Both bartenders are lovely, but when I come in, it’s usually Jesus. He is passionate and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. He’s attentive and welcoming. I love the ambiance. AlaMar has quickly…
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with fried plantain
Slow Roasted Pork Ribs
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with red beans
Smothered Whole Red Snapper
served over red beans
Slow Roasted Pork
with yellow rice, fried plantains, refried beans, and pickled cabbage
sides
Red Beans and Rice
Tostones
Fried Plantains
cocktails
Espresso Martini
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4.4
612 Google reviews
$$
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Why go
alaMar Dominican Kitchen is a Dominican option with a welcoming pulse: reviewers call out the music, ambiance, attentive service, and a bar seat favored by at least one regular. The numbers are solid too, with a 4.4 Google rating across 612 reviews at a $$ price point.
The strongest review signals point to big-flavor comfort: a mamajuana cocktail that “hit the spot,” Latin fries with addictive seasoning, a Dominicano sandwich stacked with tender pernil, and Dominican spaghetti loved by a self-described regular. Even when service gets a little attitude, one reviewer still says the food is worth it.
4.4
612 Google reviews
$$
More
Garlic Noodles
appetizers
Calamari
dessert
Key Lime Cheesecake
mains
Goat Plate
with fried plantain
Slow Roasted Pork Ribs
Whole Crispy Snapper
with red beans
Smothered Whole Red Snapper
served over red beans
Slow Roasted Pork
with yellow rice, fried plantains, refried beans, and pickled cabbage
sides
Red Beans and Rice
Tostones
Fried Plantains
cocktails
Espresso Martini
What people say
From real reviewsWe were greeted and sat immediately. The environment and music was great. It’s rare to come across a Dominican restaurant in California and we had to try it. We were so happy we did. The service was great, very attentive and personable. The mamajuana cocktail was delicious and…
The waiters are a little arrogant, but the food is worth it. Shrimp is my favorite dish of the night. Very flavorful and balanced. The salad was very fresh, but I prefer more olive oil. Still, I liked it. Oxtail is good, but not my type. I prefer the braised version of it. Bre…
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. I always sit at the bar. Both bartenders are lovely, but when I come in, it’s usually Jesus. He is passionate and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. He’s attentive and welcoming. I love the ambiance. AlaMar has quickly…
alaMar Dominican Kitchen has a 4.4 Google rating backed by 612 reviews.
What kind of food does alaMar Dominican Kitchen serve?
alaMar Dominican Kitchen serves Dominican cuisine.
How expensive is alaMar Dominican Kitchen?
alaMar Dominican Kitchen is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.
How do I check in at alaMar Dominican Kitchen?
Download the Blackbird app, visit alaMar Dominican Kitchen in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.
