Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

4.4

256 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Healthy

May and David Wasem's second Grand Lake Kitchen location offers the same uplifted American classics and warm hospitality as you've come to expect from the original but in a larger, more accessible and central location of the Dimond District in Oakland. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 16.

GLK Dimond houses a spacious dining room, full bar, two outdoor patios (dog friendly), private dining room, take-out counter, and retail wine and gift store

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 866-2639
Website
http://www.grandlakekitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the CATERING MENU tab for more information!<br /><br />If you are interested having Grand Lake Kitchen provide food and or staff your large scale event (40+ guests and private event space), please fill out the information below and our Private Events Manager will get back to you asap to customize an event!
Private party facilities
GLK Dimond has several private and semi-private dining options available. Minimum party size: 12 and maximum: 110. Set menus and food and beverage minimum purchases apply. Please visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the PRIVATE EVENTS tab for more information!

Location
2042 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602-2215
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Dimond Avenue
Parking details
There is street parking (metered, 2 hour, all day) around our neighborhood. There is also a parking lot on Dimond Avenue/Bienati Way.
Public transit
NL, 57, 21
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Great for brunch
East Bay
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond offers a delightful dining experience with "great service and always great food." Known for its brunch and varied menu, favorites include chilaquiles and grilled little gems salad. Enjoy a "fun atmosphere" with friendly staff and vibrant outdoor seating. Perfect for brunch or casual dinners.

256 Reviews

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Michaela
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time at this location. We waited 15 mins for a table even with a reservation but there was no one else waiting. Hostess was sitting with her feet up. The server, though nice, didn’t come greet us for a while, brought a wrong drink, didn’t show us a bill at the end and only stuck a machine in our hands. It’s hard to find a decent service/care in Oakland, another place who just wouldn’t take your money for granted, especially if a breakfast dish averages $17 and up.
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Karen
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food plus a fun atmosphere equals a great combination.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, nice service and good food. The food at the lake Merritt location is a touch better but the service and ambiance is better at the Diamond district
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Patrick
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The brisket French dip was delicious and was served on Acme bread. It’s not in a great neighborhood and the prices are way too high. $13 for an IPA.
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Kevin
San Francisco
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The penne bolognese was very good. as was the French bread,
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Big portions, great for sharing. Interior was cute. Staff were pleasant.
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Kate
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful venue!!! Delivious food and lovely service!
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Dana
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I really want to love this place and I keep trying, but again it falls short. Last night was the 4th time I visited my local restaurant, Grand Lake Kitchen, in the Fruitvale and I will probably be my last. I made reservations to dine with my family for my birthday and walked away thinking - it's fine but not great. The host at the podium wasn't welcoming and showed us several tables in the near-empty restaurant and said to 'sit anywhere'. The food was tasty but my fries were cold and the bun on the burger was falling apart, making it a mess to eat. The server forgot my wine order and I had to go to the bar to retrieve it myself. The TV was one (even though no one was sitting at the bar) which changed my experience of the ambience. The server was told it was my birthday, which was nice. They asked if I had any preference between chocolate or peanut butter and did I like desserts to be warm or cold. They brought me four doughnuts with a lit candle, which was nice. But I was expecting something chocolaty and warm... otherwise why would you even ask? Lastly, at the end we were the last table (at 830 - the GLK closes at 9) and servers were noisily moving chairs and talking about what they were going to do after they got off work. No one noticed that we were done. We had to flagged them down to ask for our check. Again, I really want to like this place, it's pretty, close to my house, has a great bar... but I think I will take my celebrations elsewhere from now on.
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Lorrie
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about this place! The food is well prepared, drinks are amazing and it’s a great vibe.
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Suzanne
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say? This place is an institution. Went to celebrate my birthday with my family and everything, from brunch meal to service to ambiance was pitch perfect. Thanks for the great memories!
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FAQs

Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 866-2639.

Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond is rated 4.4 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

2042 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602-2215

Additional information

Cross street
Dimond Avenue
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is street parking (metered, 2 hour, all day) around our neighborhood. There is also a parking lot on Dimond Avenue/Bienati Way.
Public transit
NL, 57, 21
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.grandlakekitchen.com/
Phone number
(510) 866-2639
Catering
Please visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the CATERING MENU tab for more information!<br /><br />If you are interested having Grand Lake Kitchen provide food and or staff your large scale event (40+ guests and private event space), please fill out the information below and our Private Events Manager will get back to you asap to customize an event!
Private party facilities
GLK Dimond has several private and semi-private dining options available. Minimum party size: 12 and maximum: 110. Set menus and food and beverage minimum purchases apply. Please visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the PRIVATE EVENTS tab for more information!

Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Glk Burger

Crispy Fried Potatoes

Menu

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond restaurant rated?

Is Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information