Duende is a Spanish Inspired neighborhood restaurant in Oakland's Uptown district.
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A modern and casual dining experience, a cutting-edge cocktail program, and an inviting Spanish-based wine program await!
We reserve 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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We’re a winner, baby!
We’re overjoyed to receive the OpenTable Diners’ Choice award for 2023. Thanks to our hardworking staff & wonderful clientele!
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contact
510.893.0174
info@duendeoakland.com
Location
468 19th Street Oakland, CA 94612
Between Telegraph Ave & Broadway
Around the corner from the 19th St BART Station
Hours
WED-MON
5:30-9:30
last seating at 9, kitchen closes at 9:30
Closed TUES
THE RESTAURANT
Duende’s inspiration is authentic regional Spanish cuisine, but with equal parts traditional and contemporary influences. Our cuisine is comprised of local, sustainable ingredients from farmers and ranchers with whom we have had long and rich relationships. Our intense desire for creative expression results in a daily-changing menu that is dynamic and ever evolving. Offerings from our kitchen include small plates of Tapas and Pintxos, intermediate selections of Raciones, as well as gorgeous pans of Paella and Fideua, all designed to be shared among family and friends. Additionally, to encourage our guests to expand their circle of friends, Duende has focused a significant portion of its dining room on communal seating, because what better way to enjoy great food and drink than making new friends along the way!
MEET OUR CHEF
PAUL CANALES
Chef Paul Canales is locally loved and internationally renowned. He is also committed to the city of Oakland. Six nights a week Paul creates a delicious, accessible and ever-evolving dining experience. His menus are culinary improvisations of Basque and Spanish cuisines using local ingredients and sources.
“Paul Canales has found and taken unfailing command of what everyone who cooks struggles to discover: the straight road to pure, sincere, deeply satisfying flavor.”
- Marcella Hazan, International Cuisine Expert and Writer
Chef and Owner, Paul Canales
Make a Reservation
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If you don't see your desired reservation available online, please call (510) 893-0174 after 3:30 pm to speak to a reservationist or email reservations@duendeoakland.com.
Duende reserves some seats for walk-ins! If you don't see your desired reservation time, come on down and we will find you a seat!
Large Parties
For parties of 7 up to 15, reservations can be made directly on OpenTable. For parties larger than 15, please visit our Events/Catering page.
We offer digital gift cards via Toast
Send your gift card directly to the recipient and they can access it from their phone when they dine in!