Came here after work for some wings and a drink. The atmosphere was chill. I loved the music (early 2000's r&b). They had $1 wings - which is unheard of nowadays! I got buffalo + lemon pepper. They were a TAD salty but for $1 you can't beat that. Overall, it was a great experience and I wouldn't mind coming back. Note - parking is limited. You may have to park in a neighborhood nearby. read more

First of 10 out of 10 bread pudding dessert. I would go there just for that any day of the week. Secondly the catfish sandwich was the best, biggest fish sandwich of any kind I have ever had. So satisfied. Thirdly the Wings were awesome. I literally need to try the entire menu. They have a bar area you can eat and mingle with people or seated dinning area. I prefer the bar area to socialize with other patrons and find more wonderful places to try. This is one of my favorite places to go in Oakland period. Pro tip: not alot of parking in front but there is some parking on the side street but they do now have meters, so pay attention to the times etc. read more

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It's an OK neighborhood spot. I waited at the bar but couldn't get anyone's attention. It has rooms available for small events. Decor was like used home furniture. I never checked out the bathrooms. The patio area off the back was quaint but I didn't see any heat lamps so a warm evening would be best. If the venue provided the food it looked just ok but not appetizing enough to try. One of my coworkers ordered food to go and she said it was "just ok" and it took a long time to get served. The parking is very congested and the lighting was poor. It's an "ok" part of Oakland but never let your guard down. I doubt I will return... read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - Private patio off side of room - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Date: 6/26/2025 Time: 6:45 PM 65° Sunny My male companion and I are at D Monaghan's for his birthday (73 years young). It is our first time dining here. Since he treated me to a memorable dinner for my birthday exactly seven months ago, I did likewise. Our birthdays are on the 26th, but different months (June, November). We arrive and a waiter tells us to take a seat anywhere in the restaurant. I was expecting a maitre'd or a host to escort us since my companion made reservations for dinner at 7 PM. Dining at any restaurant for the first time means I usually order an Arnold Palmer to determine whether the food is going to be tasty and delicious. The Arnold Palmer has a nice balance of lemonade and iced tea. Did the Arnold Palmer pass the test? Yes, it did (4 stars)! Eats: Starter is a beet salad consisting of spring mix greens, diced beets, thinly sliced orange, candied walnuts, diced goat cheese topped with a balsamic vinaigrette. (4 stars). I'm not even a goat cheese fan. LOL. Next up was salmon (me) and steak (birthday guy). Salmon was topped with a wine glaze and served with roasted potatoes and seasoned vegetables. Salmon was fresh and moist. Meal was on point (4 stars). Steak was a NY steak also served with the same sides. The steak was well seasoned, but it had a chewy texture...ugh gristles. My man said the steak was the wrong cut. He also felt that the sauce should have been Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce instead of A1 sauce. (3 stars). We passed up on dessert. The description of the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream probably would have been delicious, but I was full. Service could have been better. Waiter had a nonchalant demeanor, and an average degree of attentiveness (3 stars). The ambiance is casual and comfy. We had window seats looking out to the outdoor patio. (3.5 stars). Inasmuch as I would like to have given D Monaghan's a 4 star rating, and there is no 3.5 star ratings on yelp, I had a choice of either rounding up or rounding down. In this case, I rounded it down to a three stars. In comparison to other dining venues such as Parche (uptown Oakland), Alley & Vine (Alameda), Willows & Pine (Dimond District), Angelina's Louisiana Kitchen (Berkeley), Coqueta (SF) and The Waterfront Restaurant (SF), D Monaghan's left me a certain level to be desired. Also, street parking was problematic and there was no parking spaces in their lot. By luck, my man found a parking space 1/2 a block away after searching around the corner. (2.5 stars) Future visit? Might then might not. read more

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I was at this Black owned business, for a Christmas Party! The vibe was festive, DJ Jerry Ross was on fire. The tacos were good and my drinks were strong! I will be back for more fun and laughs soon! Cheers!! read more

An extremely nice atmosphere and a very attractive menu. Location is in the cut, but this makes it more appealing. Drinks were delicious. The bar is separate from the dining area which is nice though I would've enjoyed hearing the music they were playing in the dining area but I understand Great place for couples and first dates. Or hanging out with the guys.girlfriends. read more

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Let's just say ....me and my girls popped in for a quick sippy sip. Little did we know we were in Raider Nation (hell yeah) and were around some hella cool people! Let me break it down...........!! If you're looking for flavor, vibes, and a whole lot of Raider Nation spirit, D Monaghan's On the Hill is the spot. I stopped in and ordered the street corn ribs--and let me tell you, they were delicious, juicy, and packed with smoky goodness. A total flavor bomb. But the real MVP of the night? Tracy the bartender. She was super sweet, attentive, and brought such a warm energy to the space. Not to mention--cute as hell! She made the whole experience feel personal and fun. The crowd was everything you'd want from an Oakland hangout: friendly, lively, and pulsing with Raider pride. TVs everywhere, good music, and a laid-back lounge vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The space itself has that perfect blend of neighborhood bar meets game-day lounge--cozy enough to feel familiar, but buzzing with energy. The lighting is warm, the seating is comfortable, and the walls are decked out with sports memorabilia that gives it real character. And the menu? Loaded. From wings to sliders to creative twists like those corn ribs, there's something for every craving. You won't leave hungry--or bored. Grab a French 75 - you will not regret it! read more

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We went here for a Thursday Night Football game. First, I was happy there were plenty of 49ers fans. That's enough for 2 stars out of the gate. Lol It's not a big sports bar. It seemed to be more a local spot - comfortable, cozy, and relaxing. It could use an update in the furniture and A/V equipment, but we had a good time nonetheless. The bar area was a little crowded, and it took a while to get our drinks. But, the bartenders and wait staff were friendly and patient. The wings were good. I only wish people cooked them longer. They weren't raw, but I like mine more well done and wasn't around when we ordered. My bad !!! This is definitely a spot I would recommend and return to. My next visit, though, would be a normal Friday or Saturday night. It, maybe a Sunday to see how they handle games then. Until next time ...... read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Celebrated our anniversary dinner here. We shared a Caesar salad. Hubby had the fried catfish, broccoli and mashed potatoes. Washed it down with lemonade. I had the chicken masala, mixed veggies and mashed potatoes. Had a Guinness which I hadn't had in a longggg time. We enjoyed our hot entrees and even had enough for lunch the next day. Desserts? We opted to pass as we were full to the hilt. We'll be back soon to try out something else. Yummilicious Private parking park & off-street parking. read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - Chicken masala, mixed veggies, mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Attended this black owned fine establishment to celebrate the owners birthday. We enjoyed margaritas, shots of tequila and modeloes. The DJ was excellent. Several different entertainment areas. Great place to watch sports too. read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - Birthday party peeps - American Near Me - Oakland, California

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I went here for a birthday party, where the restaurant catered the event. We were in a reserved area that was quite small. The chicken wings were good, the chicken Alfredo was okay. The tacos were a bit plain. There were sliders too but I didn't taste those. The good presented well but it was cold despite them being in chaffing dishes. Once is enough for me. read more

I have always taken it to go. The beet salad here is excellent. I also love their bread pudding. Parking could be a problem because they're always crowded. Service is pretty fast. read more

Food is decent not super. Service is awful. So slow. I'm Not sure where the breakdown occurs. Waitstaff is helpful and responsive at times but they just disappear because they have no updates. Do not recommend with kids because of such long wait. read more

Service has gone so far downhill. I got here at 3:45 it's been an hour almost still waiting to get a drink. They have one bartender working during happy hour on a Friday. read more

Great chicken tenders Sweet bartenders Playoffs! I had so much fun Everyone was so friendly and nice read more

Never knew this place was here even tho I been next door at round table a million times. Had drinks and late lunch with my friend and really enjoyed the environment. I liked the catfish more than the pork chops, but both were good. We got there during happy hour so it got busy pretty fast. The bartender was sweet and attentive. I will return to try other items on the menu read more

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The server didn't give us our water but went to the next table with their water and was ready to take their order before taking our bad customer service . read more

the food too average to return it's an ok place lively bar better service in bar area needs an update baby blue and gray decor leaving a lot to be desired read more

Came here for a surprise brunch for a friends birthday. About an hour wait for the food I got the shrimp and grits and an egg white omelet for my bf. My food came about 15 min before his which was extremely awkward. When his food finally came it was not egg whites and he cannot eat the yolk. They have an egg white option on the menu which is the only reason I asked for egg white omelet. The person who took our order did apologize and she said that it's such a long prices to separate the eggs from the yolk and that they ran out of eggs and they have brown eggs not sure what that had to do with the egg white but my boyfriend could not eat the food i feel terrible for convincing him to come on his one day off and it's 3pm he still has not eaten. I would not come back to this place read more

Stopped by D Monaghan's right after work to check it out. I've always been curious about this place and when I discovered it was Black-owned, I made sure I went. I love the location, the ambiance is amazing, the decor is nice. I sat outside and the weather was perfect, so was the patio vibe. The service was excellent, my server was attentive but not pushy. The food was just incredible. The Buffalo Cauliflower was extremely flavorful, that great buffalo wing spice with a perfectly cooked cauliflower texture. The mojito was good as well. Let's just say a very generous portion of alcohol with the minty flavor was right on point. Though I only ordered an appetizer and drink, it was enough to make me want to return. I will be back for a full meal and cannot wait. read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Our first time back since the pandemic and I made reservations and we went inside and the main outdoor area was busy as a large group just came in so the hostess suggested the side patio which was fine as there were 4 of us and we wanted to have a quiet dinner. One thing I noticed is that the servers did not wear face masks so it must be optional for the business. We order the fried calamari, the seafood pasta, the fish with cannelloni beans, bacon and spinach and the chicken fettuccine. All were hearty and delicious and our friends enjoyed the atmosphere and the weather was just right. Heat lamps were available but it was a balmy warm evening so there was no need for the lamps. It took awhile to get our appetizer and food but it was worth the wait. read more

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Going to this restaurant is like coming home. I'm always in good company & the options fit my every mood.

This place as wonderful service, friendly staff. The ambiance is one of many! You can kicked back in the bar area, or you can get dressed up and have an elegant dinner. All the food is great! however my favorite is the corn, salmon on mixed greens, and the ribs!!! read more

The food options are minimal, unseasoned and cheap tasting. Even more, over priced. The smallest sliver of cheesecake for 8.00. I will never eat or take food to go from this place again. read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - Sad overpriced cheesecake slice - American Near Me - Oakland, California

We came here for a birthday dinner. I had never been here before. My first thought upon arrival was the parking was pretty terrible. Car lot holds about 8 cars max so you have to find street parking in the residential neighborhood around the block. Luckily we found one on the next block pretty quick. We get to the entrance and two huge black dogs were posted at the front door. Don't know if they belonged to the owners or a patron. Both were wearing vests, but clearly not service dogs. Patrons were trying to avoid crossing them going inside. Not very welcoming! We go inside and the hostess said she didn't know who took our reservation, so she needed to go find them. Why would you need to find them if it's in the book? So we waited about 15 minutes to be seated. We get seated in a side room off the patio. Yesterday was a cold day. They had all the windows and doors open in the room. Eventually after complaining, they closed the windows but the doors were still open. So basically we froze the rest of the evening. After a few drinks it wasn't so bad, but still cold. We ordered cocktails, appetizers, salads and entrees. Some of our drinks came out at different times. So while the other folks in my group were drinking, 2 of us waited 15 minutes for ours. Our appetizers, salads and entrees all came out at one time about 45 minutes after we ordered. Would have been nice to get the salad and appetizers first. So the table was crowded with so many plates at once. We never got our appetizer plates we asked for. We ordered side salads. They told us it wasn't on the menu but we could still order them. When the salads came out, they were all cobb salads. Even though when we asked what was on the side salad we were told just Romain Lettuce, tomatoes and bacon. But when it came, it had Bleu cheese and eggs. When we got the bill, we got charged for a cobb salad, not a side salad. The place was loud and the patrons were a little on the ratchet side. I'm not a sport's fan, but was told there was a game that day which was the reason for the large crowd of people that day. So, I'd say if you want to avoid the ratchet crowd, don't come on game days. Despite the issues, the food was actually pretty good, and the staff was friendly. The only food complaints I have is my broccolini was turning yellow, so it probably wasn't very fresh and the street corn was a little over cooked. Staff just needs to be more educated about their own menu and do better with timing on when food is supposed to come out during service. We enjoyed the birthday gathering. But I would probably never come back unless somebody invites me again for a dinner party. But never to come back for myself. read more

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Calamari, fried pickles, onion rings fried crispy! Best bar food Me and hubby have enjoy every visit We've tried several specials and entree dishes and haven't been disappointed except for an item no longer avaliable at this time? (Crab dip) read more

Good small neighborhood restaurant bar with good food, We had the catfish dinner which was delicious. They have daily specials. The staff was very friendly with decent service and great drinks. read more

Wow! We just had brunch today at Monaghan's. Every dish we had was delicious. We ordered the cheesy shrimp & grits, chicken and waffles, French toast and the cheese and veggie omelett. The grits were so flavorful, hands down the best grits I've ever tasted. The chicken was crispy and cooked to perfection. The French toast was perfectly spiced and the omelette was delicious. Hats off to the chef. If you are looking for a welcoming neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, friendly service and reasonable prices, this place is a must. read more

Food and service was awesome!! Atmosphere was great, bar tender was really friendly and got my drink out fast

A great brunch! They recently announced that they will be open for brunch and I decided to go with a couple of girlfriends. The brunch is amazing and very reasonably priced. Yes, they have bottomless mimosas. I had shrimp and grits and it was amazing! The grits were well cooked, cheesy and creamy and the sauce with the grits was very well seasoned. I will be back. read more

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Just off 13, this local treasure was delightful. Friendly staff, excellent food, and the bar was hoppin'! Try the catfish.

We came for brunch for my dear friend's birthday. The food was absolutely perfect. The bacon was perfectly crispy. The waffles were buttery. The steak was cooked to medium perfection. The music was good, it was a great vibe. Danny, the owner , came to check in with is several times. We definitely will be back. read more

Good Experience. Good Food. Great Service. Awesome Atmosphere. We ordered a turkey burger, lemon pepper wings and garlic fries. All were seasoned nicely and prepare very well. Our servers were very welcoming , pleasant and attentive. We definitely recommend patronizing this establishment. read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - Turkey Burger was nicely seasoned and cooked well. Very juicy and full of flavor. - American Near Me - Oakland, California

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What a fun, fun place. A few of our SDSU Alumni, Finest watch the Fighting Aztec's play in the NCCA Championship Finals. One of our group members selected Monaghan's. What a great place, to socialize, eat great food, enjoy a nice cool beverage that are reasonably priced. Carla and the rest of the staff are friendly, helpful and will go the extra mile to make sure your food is serve hot and in a timely manner. They have outdoor seating, private rooms and a great lounge. I found my new spot, D Monaghan's On the Hill. read more

D Monaghan's On the Hill - SDSU Black Alumni - American Near Me - Oakland, California

A friend of ours told us about this place so we had to try it. We ordered wings and calamari which both were really good. We then ordered the catfish meal, the ribs, and the salmon. The ribs were over cooked and the sauce wasn't good. The catfish was over cooked and very fishy. The tarter sauce was just ok. The salmon wasn't any bad. The best part of the place was the service from Nicky. Oh yeah drinks were pretty good. read more

Worst lunch ever. Waited 45 minutes for our food. Customers were waiting tables. Many menu items not available. We should have just left after half an hour when our beers finally arrived. read more

Great customer service !! Love the Brussel sprouts order them ever time , Perfection location to meet with Friends or Family

Before today, I last went to this place about 15 years ago. It was brighter, staff was friendly and attentive, and pub grub decent. Today, the outdoor patio appeared nicer and it had some fresh paint, however the food and service was dismal. We were a party of 5 and 2 arrived 10 minutes before the other 3 and ordered early - both their dishes arrived last in the group and 1 of 2 orders was wrong. The wait time for food was 50-65 minutes and it was an uncrowded Sunday brunch. Our dishes were spaced apart so we were not able to eat at the same time , very strange. Only 2 tables had people in the dining hall! The place was mostly empty, except for the dozen or so people in the bar. When the food finally did come out. It was undercooked and the potatoes were not warm. I ordered the crab omelette and for $20 I expected fresh crab. The crab was a strange color, was fishy (not fresh) and appeared to come from a can. I was starving and choked it down and felt nauseated an hour later. One other person on our table had the same dish and could not eat it. We ran out of water a couple times and "bottomless mimosas" and had to call over the waiter or find them to get refills. The front door was propped open the entire time (I tried to close it once) and 2nd hand smoke from people smoking outside kept drifting inside to where we sat eating. Midway through brunch, a woman started vacuuming the entrance. The bathroom was in sad shape, the soap dispenser didn't work, the hand dryer didn't work, the tall trash can was in the center of the room against the sink. We felt unwelcome and that the management did not care about their restaurant. None of us are going back. It's sad, it's a nice location with so much potential and the man that initially greeted us was warm and friendly. It was all downhill after we sat down. read more

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Very nice environment, great food and excellent service. If you have not been, you are missing out.

First and last time coming to this restaurant. Arrived around 3pm with 3 friends and we did not get our main courses until after 5:30pm! There was little to no apology from our waitress nor the owner. In fact the owner decided to blame the large party of 15 that was across the hall; however, NUMEROUS parties that arrived well after ours received their food first! If you don't have enough Staff you should limit the number of reservations you take to make sure that you can actually provide good customer service. Yes we ordered appetizers which were good and our first round of drinks came out promptly, but everything after that just went downhill. Once our food came out we were actually all pretty disappointed. My chicken Marsala was bland and lacked the wine sauce I had been craving for. The scallop potatoes were supposed to be mashed, I was disappointed there as well. I didn't end up eating the meal, which is the ONLY reason it was taken off the bill. Overall I do not recommend this place and I won't be trying it again! read more