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Best of Citysearch: Best Eritrean/Ethiopian Cuisine 2006 & 2007
(510) 860-4607
5200 Claremont Avenue
Oakland,
CA
94618
37.8383
-122.2615
Neighborhood: Shafter
Years in business
Established in 2003
Hours:
Restaurant: Mon-Fri 11am-10pm
Bar: 11am - 2am
Sat-Sun: 11:30am-10pm
Last updated 6.15.11
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What People Are Saying About Red Sea Restaurant
The Owner
Red Sea Restaurant
Owner
Red Sea has been in business since the mid 80s providing authentic Eritrean/Ethiopian food. We provide the same quality meal that would be prepared in our home. We hold our self to the highest standard in introducing the unique family style meal to the bay area. Since the opening of Red Sea restaurant, East Africa cultural integration to the bay area diverse population was welcomed with open hand. Red Sea restaurant has introduced Eritrean/Ethiopian history and tradition in all aspect. Some of the cultures that we value and introduced to the bay area deal with family values as well as the…
01/11/11
Great place and the food rocks!
by joyceburgan at Citysearch
Ok so sometimes I crave this place and just need to stop in for either dinner or lunch. They have the best menu around and the employees are all very polite!
During my most recent visit I had the Vegetable Sambusa soup – best around and I love the combination of the peas and carrots – you can never get enough of those.
For my main meal I ordered the Kitfo and although the food portion was quite large it was very delicious!
My husband ordered the Kantisha with mushrooms and I think I ate more of his than he did! Now I know what to order next time!
If you haven’t tried the shrimp then I highly suggest that you do- we had it the last time we came in and it was probably the best shrimp I tasted!
I would also suggest the Red Sea Combination which if you are undecided once your waitress comes to take your order then you get a sampler of a few good dishes (chicken, lamb, beef) on the menu.
Great place and the food rocks! My family and I highly recommend this place!
12/13/10
Delicious!
by ervinmagic33 at Citysearch
We tried this place this weekend and I was very impressed. The food was amazing, pricing was fair and the employees were very friendly. The place was not that crowded at all and there was enough room between tables that you didn’t hear any other conversations except for the lady that was talking on her phone for 15 minutes.
We started with the Vegetable Sambusa which I never had but loved and ordered a second plate! I got the Dorho Kantisha for dinner and my friend ordered the Begee Alitch. Both were delicious!
If you haven’t stopped in here yet I suggest putting it on your to do list this weekend or over the new year’s break!
03/16/10
Best Ethiopian Food in the Bay
by Nennynut at Citysearch
Since being introduced to Ethiopian food my family has preferred it over any other - even over Mexican food! Individual family members will go out of their way to visit the Red Sea Restaurant. We especially love the Injera bread served with each meal. Over the years I've found that sometimes language could be a barrier, causing us to receive the wrong meals at tmes; but EVERYTHING on the menu is pretty good, so receiving a meal we didn't order usually turns out to be a plus because sometimes we get to try something new we hadn't tried before. It’s a great place - I truly love it!
- Pros: Tasty dishes, wide variety, mild or spicy
- Cons: language a barrier - wrong order recieved sometimes
08/07/09
Good food, nice service, calm and sweet
Contributor at Citysearch
My husband and I had our anniversary dinner here, and it was very nice. The food was tasty...we haven't had Ethiopian in a long time, so it was a welcome flavor. I'll definitely go back.
11/08/08
Wonderful restaurant
by teriannehawker at Citysearch
Red Sea Restaurant Eritrean/Ethiopian history and traditional food. It's the best Ethiopian food I've had. Catering is also provided for all Occasions. Bar and lounge area are opened till 2.00am you can watch sports in the bar, big scene television are also available. Live Jazz music on every Friday Night. EXCELLENT service, COOL atmosphere and QUICK service
Message from Red Sea Restaurant
- Catering For All Occasions
- Live Jazz Music Friday Nights!
- Private Parties & Banquet Room
Red Sea has been in business since the mid 80s providing authentic Eritrean/Ethiopian food. We provide the same quality meal that would be prepared in our home. We hold our self to the highest standard in introducing the unique family style meal to the bay area. Since the opening of Red Sea restaurant, East Africa cultural integration to the bay area diverse population was welcomed with open hand. Red Sea restaurant has introduced Eritrean/Ethiopian history and tradition in all aspect. Some of the cultures that we value and introduced to the bay area deal with family values as well as the idea of sharing a meal together. After 10pm, Red Sea opens up to our bar and lounge area til 2am. Reserve your own Private DJ Party in one of our banquet rooms for your next party. We have Live Jazz Music every Friday Night here at Red Sea Restaurant!
