Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Zara yet.
Typical hours for Ethiopian restaurants in Oakland
Most Ethiopian restaurants in Oakland open around 11:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 94% are open on Sundays and 71% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 17 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1009 Clay StreetOakland, CA 94607
About Zara
Zara is an Ethiopian restaurant you'll find at 1009 Clay Street in Oakland, California. It is one of 620 places to eat and drink we list in Oakland.
Available service options are dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ethiopian Restaurant
- Address
- 1009 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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Popular times (typical for Ethiopian restaurants)
Ethiopian restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Ethiopian restaurants in Oakland.
Typical prices for Ethiopian restaurants in California
Based on 6 menus with 248 priced items from Ethiopian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $21.99.
We don’t have Zara’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Ethiopian restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kitfo | 83% | $22.99 |
| Doro Wot | 67% | $20.99 |
| Doro Tibs | 50% | $20.99 |
| Perrier | 50% | $3.00 |
| Gomen | 50% | $16.99 |
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Zara there are 123 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 218 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (39), Chinese (23), Bars & Pubs (23), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (18).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Ethiopian restaurants are within a mile and 15 within three miles. The closest is Blue Nile, 0.6 mi away.
38 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Indian & South AsianAnnapurna< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeOaklandia Cafe x Bakery< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificAung Myanmar< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLas Guerrera's< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisBread Winners< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Ethiopian restaurant
African restaurants in the US are most often Ethiopian and Eritrean, along with West African (Nigerian, Ghanaian, Senegalese), Somali and North African kitchens. Many serve a close-knit community and are among the most welcoming places to eat in a city.
What to order
- Combination platter on injera – the best introduction to Ethiopian food
- Doro wot – a deeply spiced chicken stew
- Jollof rice – the West African favorite
- Suya – grilled skewers with a peanut spice rub
Good to know
- Ethiopian food is traditionally eaten with the right hand – utensils are available if you prefer.
- Vegetarian platters are popular because of fasting traditions.
- Dishes are often made in batches; ask what is available that day.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zara located?
Zara is located at 1009 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94607.
Does Zara offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Zara. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Zara?
There are 218 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Zara. Nearby options include Annapurna (< 0.1 mi), Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery (< 0.1 mi), and Aung Myanmar (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Ethiopian restaurants near Zara?
3 other Ethiopian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Blue Nile, 0.6 mi away.
How much do Ethiopian restaurants in California cost?
Based on 6 menus with 248 priced items from Ethiopian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $21.99.
Nearby places
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