monday nite madness at Camino

[escargot3]

A few of us went back to Camino to take advantage of the Monday Nite $29 prix fixe crab special on-going for the month of January. Simply put: it was impeccable.

First of all, the place was packed -- it was a vibrant crowd. So if you plan on going there, you'd be wise to make a reservation. Or just drop by after 9.

Second, while the tables and environment are simple, don't be fooled: the food is as delicious as it gets.

Then the crab: Fresh Dungeness crab is roasted in the wood oven for just the right amount of time, to give it a smokey quality, but without overpowering the delicate flavor of the fresh crab. And not dry. And at the same time, bathed in salt, pepper and garlic. Served with a chicory salad and a farro with black trumpet mushrooms medley to complement the flavors. Outrageously delightful. And for an additional $11 you can add another half crab to the plate.

On to the duck: It was the best I've had in the U.S. and on par with that amazing duck I had many years back in Prague. Moist, slow cooked, served on a bed of smoked lentil salad...it was outrageously tasty.

Then dessert...I'll stop here. Go and find out for yourselves.

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Camino
3917 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610

[Brentley]

Camino is always busy on Mondays, the prixe fixe with the monthly theme really works well. The crab is fantastic (I have had it three times this year) and the desserts have been getting better over the past 6 weeks or so (since they hired a pastry chef).

[sundeck sue]

Was the duck part of the fixed price crab special--or another entree (I'm assuming the latter, but just double-checking)?

And is the same crab special happening every Monday night in January, as far as you know?

Thanks!

[escargot3]

we added the duck as an extra entree.

and the crab special is on each Monday nite thru the month of January. You can also just get the crab as a regular entree on other nites.

ps- when we arrived at 9pm (without a reservation) the resto was full , but we were quickly seated.