Asmara Restaurant
Oakland, CA 94609-2014
Phone: (510) 547-5100
Ratings & Reviews Summary for Asmara Restaurant
What Users are Saying:
- Prompt seating
- Romantic
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User Reviews for Asmara Restaurant
01/06/2008 Posted by hmeyers
I've been here three times and each time the waitresses kept pushing our groups to order more food even though we didn't want or need any more. And each time we didn't the waitresses would get a pretty snotty attitude. I like taking people there because it's at least a different type of food, but next time I will definitely look for another Ethiopian restaurant. I thought the food was ok and the price is reasonable, my main problem is that they are very pushy about ordering more food and trying to upsell drinks. I'll go to a used car lot if I want to talk to high pressure salespeople.
Pros: something different
Cons: pushy waitstaff, meat dishes seem to salty
01/03/2003 Posted by 4deb4
Asmara restarurant at the corner of 51st and Telegraph is worth visiting. I am hesitant to write this review, because I don't want my find to become a hot-spot. I like the quiet, never overcrowded atmosphere of the main room. The main room (in the front door) is in strict contrast to the bright, white, loud bar area to the right of the main room.
Pros: good food, nice setting, not too crowded
Cons: water refills infreq.
07/09/2002 Posted by mwatts
This is a great date place. Unlike Blue Nile, it is not crowded and noisy on weekend nights. Rather it is intimate and cozy. The food is delicious. It is also sensuous to eat w/ your hands, plus the honey wine is a great compliment to any meal here. Sometimes the service can be a little slow, so it may not be the place to go if you are in a hurry.
Pros: great ambience, great honey wine, great food
Cons: mediocre location, slower service
