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Camino

Camino

(Now Closed)
New American Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Grand Lake, Oakland
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  • Wilson F.heart icon on user image
    Wilson Favre-DelerueOctober 7, 2016
    There is nothing not to like about Chef Russel and his team: spectacular food, a fire pit fed with cherry and almond wood, extremely friendly wait staff and a lovely wine selection.
  • Condé Nast Traveler
    Condé Nast TravelerOctober 19, 2016
    “I find the cooking here incredibly seductive. I love its integrity, its bold, thoughtful flavors, and its ethos, plus the wood-fired oven and communal tables.” - Skye Gyngell, chef at Spring, London Read more
  • Frank K.heart icon on user image
    Frank KimNovember 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Brunch is great here, the potatoes roasted in duck fat, the sweet condiment plate with the ricotta, walnut butter, Barhi dates, and orange marmalade is rustic & excellent with the grilled bread basket
  • SFGate
    SFGateAugust 2, 2014
    Specialties: Anything cooked over an open fire, including crab and leg of lamb. Wood-oven-baked eggs and French toast at brunch. Read more
  • SFGate
    SFGateAugust 2, 2014
    Desserts aren't to be missed. A buckwheat tart ($10), where the dough wraps around thinly sliced apples, was lightly singed and blackened around the edges, stopping just short of being bitter Read more
  • Yosr N.
    Yosr Najjar Ben MikeFebruary 9, 2014
    The duck is great! The Tunisian Orange cake is awesome, and that chicory salad is so fresh and delicious! :)) Do not get the crabs, not enough good, and sided with mayo :(
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica SmithApril 29, 2014
    Baked oysters with fennel were amazing. Really good cocktails with Amaris as well! Nice atmosphere for upscale oakland dining, good service
  • SFGate
    SFGateAugust 2, 2014
    Moist, coarse crumbed Tunisian orange cake ($9) defied its simple presentation, with clear, intense flavors. Read more
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BobeldykAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Depending on your mood, have yourself a flavorful Mint Julip, Purple Basil Gin, or Caipirinha.
  • Lorraine P.
    Lorraine PJuly 20, 2014
    Menu changes daily. Everything was so fresh and simply prepared to bring out flavors.
  • Giovanni B.heart icon on user image
    Order more food than you think you will need. Servings are small, but the food is delicious.
  • Jason J.
    Jason JamesJuly 30, 2014
    Wood-fired dishes from a chef who SF Chronicle's Michael Bauer describes as a brilliant cook and a master of the flames.
  • USA TODAY
    USA TODAYNovember 22, 2010
    This farm-to-table-style restaurant takes pristine California ingredients and roasts them over a wood-burning hearth oven. The menu constantly changes, but try to go for weekend brunch. Read more
  • Jon P.heart icon on user image
    Jon PariseMay 18, 2015
    Tips are included in the menu prices.
  • Kim C.heart icon on user image
    Kim CNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Doughnuts at brunch are amazing but sometimes they run out. If you're there after noon, ask for them as soon as you get seated.
  • Kim C.heart icon on user image
    Kim CNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    It's no longer listed on the bar menu, but they'll still make you a Sazerac -- they make one of the best in the Bay Area.
  • Melissa N.heart icon on user image
    Melissa NagyNovember 2, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Flatbread, interesting wines, anything from the wood fired oven.
  • Bob L.
    Bob LeeDecember 6, 2011
    Very Chez-Panisse like menu and quality...a good thing! Only downside is the menu selection which is limited to 3 entrees per day.
  • USA TODAY
    USA TODAYJuly 19, 2012
    Visit for brunch on Saturday or Sunday, when Camino serves bread cooked over a wood fire. Read more
  • Laura G.heart icon on user image
    Laura Glascott FaustmanSeptember 1, 2015
    Indisputably tasty food and cocktails, but good lord it's not worth the price tag. Also, it's 1,000 degrees in there.
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorFebruary 20, 2015
    Pricey food and cocktails. Beer prices are insane! $14 for a bottle of beer? Mediocre meal with less than great presentation.
  • Kidhack
    KidhackFebruary 21, 2015
    Don't get the michelada. Not only is it $13, but comes in a 8oz glass so you have to ask for more tomato mix, which then then charge you $4 for, making it a $17 michelada.
  • xanadujulie
    xanadujulieJanuary 30, 2011
    Pisco Drink is excellent. If you've never had pisco or egg white cocktails you've gotta try it :)
  • Jude V.heart icon on user image
    Jude VargasFebruary 19, 2016
    All the food is amazing, but the service is non existent
  • Gabby H.heart icon on user image
    Gabby HApril 13, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Incredibly kind and patient with children. High chairs. Roomy bathrooms but no changing table. #gobabygo
  • Nick F.
    Nick FruendtApril 14, 2014
    Fresh food and ingredients but the dinner portions tiny
  • Kornelis K.heart icon on user image
    Kornelis KuiperJune 25, 2017
    Good service, good atmosphere
  • Alex's Lemonade
    Alex's LemonadeOctober 13, 2011
    Are you a FOODIE? Then join us and Chef Russell Moore of Camino at our L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Event on 11/6! TIX: http://bit.ly/bpA6hU
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsSeptember 1, 2014
    Check out Camino as seen on Unique Eats Read more
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BaxterNovember 4, 2017
    Great pork loin and hominy
  • Bryan L.heart icon on user image
    Bryan LevineOctober 12, 2014
    Changing menu but the cocktails are great.
  • Gary K.
    Gary KorotzerAugust 19, 2012
    Small menu can be hit or miss for me. But, when there's something I like, it's always great.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Kim Alter, chef of Plum, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Chilled beet soup. Read more
  • Richard C.heart icon on user image
    Richard ChenJune 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Post-meal stroll: 100ft N on Grand, 1 blk E on Jean for the beautiful Rose Garden.
  • Leda G.
    Leda GannonDecember 12, 2011
    I cannot wait to go back...everything was amazing!
  • Fernanda A.
    Fernanda AlvesSeptember 19, 2014
    The roast duck is very good, but there are just a few options in the menu! The hostess was not receptive at all :(
  • Charlie Wayne D.heart icon on user image
    Charlie Wayne DenisonAugust 10, 2014
    Everything
  • Kim C.heart icon on user image
    Kim CNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    They're great with my 5yo, particularly at brunch.
  • Derrick V.
    Derrick VDecember 16, 2012
    Go here and order the crab now!
  • Xande M.heart icon on user image
    Xande MacedoJune 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The best Whisky Sour on the planet.
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LandeNovember 3, 2014
    Cocktails, good food
  • Josh W.
    Josh WentzSeptember 21, 2014
    american grill, by Adam Airbnb from Grand Lake
  • Matt
    MattMay 2, 2010
    Mmm, gin, lemon. Absinthe, and gum syrup drink. Perfect for a summer evening!
  • Linda J.
    Linda JordanApril 13, 2014
    Great service!
  • Marie P.
    Marie PerruchetNovember 30, 2014
    Pisco and crab!
  • youngmi m.
    youngmi mayerOctober 27, 2010
    Make a reservation for brunch! Make it easy on ya h-angry self!
  • Alicia
    AliciaFebruary 15, 2012
    Huckleberry bead pudding - OMFG! Run don't walk.
  • Andrew H.
    Andrew HyderMay 22, 2012
    Try the Kebab Monday
  • steven t.
    steven thorneMay 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Make sure to say Hi to Alison; one of the owners. She's lovely
  • joanne
    joanneApril 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    the brunch is spectacular.
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