Kingston 11 Cuisine - Jamaican restaurant in Oakland - 2300 Valdez St, USA

This place is amazing! Best oxtails in the bay! I do hate they opened another location, it seems less authentic. I do understand both locations are owned by the same people but the newer location doesn’t have the same atmosphere as the original. I’ll still be supporting.

The food is pretty good. The service needs improvement. The jerk chicken salad is a really generous portion and tasty but not spicy at all. I ordered salt fish fritters but never got them. When I asked the server the first time a while after everything else came out she said oh let me enter the order. When I asked again she said they were mistakenly sent to another table and they were sold out. She didn't write anything down and kept forgetting what we ordered. We did get free ginger beer, which was nice, because someone who ordered them didn't pick them up.

Visiting from New Orleans, decided to give it a try and it was delicious, me and my family all ordered the oxtail stew, all four of us thoroughly enjoyed it. The gravy had a subtle sweet taste but it was also flavorful. So delicious. If you happen to be in the area it’s definitely worth a try. Oh yeah and the music they play in the background is a nice calm vibe. It’s like island hip hop music

The food is delicious here. Great flavours and spicy on point. The bathroom and in general the bar could use some cleaning, also the service is a bit off, not personable or attentive. However the food is worth it so I could close an eye on that.

Food was solid, got some patties, plantains, and some curried veggies. The service wasn't that great, maybe just an off day? The person at the bar could care less about making recommendations or asking how our meal was but it is what it is. I would recommend if you needed something small, quick and to go but overall, not recommended if you are having a dinner out and about.

I was not as impressed with the food in my past visit. This was our second time here as a family. We all ordered the same chicken dish. I ordered the same dish I had last year I could tell it was not the same flavors and freshness as last year. My sister even asked me this is chicken right it taste like beef. I love the atmosphere of this restaurant. The rum drinks were good and the appetizers were delicious but the salad missed the mark. I hope my 3rd time here is the charm. I want to support this business.

Been here twice now and absolutely love it all! It's such a family ambiance and all of the staff are super friendly. Our favorites are fish fritters, ox tail stew, green beans, jerk chicken, wings, cocktails, and really everything is a hit and a must! Thank you, fams!

Definitely didn't expect to find delicious traditional Jamaican food on the West Coast but Kingston 11 doesn't disappoint. I ordered a daiquiri and then the spiked sorrel drink after my food had arrived. The jerk chicken brunch was the perfect meal. The dark meat was perfectly cooked and the split breast was flavorful throughout. My lady ordered the Montego scramble and was thoroughly satisfied as the cassava hash added a healthy heartiness to the plate that you just don't get from potatoes. The cornbread is some of the best ever. PERIOD. I would go back just for the cornbread. All in, the value, flavors, drinks and vibes are worth every bit of 5 stars and more!