Wence's Restaurant

Name: Wence's Restaurant
Address: 1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA, United States, 94523
Telephone: (925) 566-8971
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1411)

$31 to $50

Californian

1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

Wence’s Oyster Bar & Grill: Nestled in Pleasant Hill, Wence’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant renowned for its diverse menu featuring seafood, steak, pastas, and more. Our standout oyster bar is a favorite among guests, offering a fresh and delightful experience.

Our friendly team is dedicated to providing you with an impeccable dining experience, ensuring every meal is indulgent and memorable. We gladly accept dinner reservations and offer three distinct spaces perfect for hosting private events, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. We look forward to hosting you soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 566-8971
Website
https://www.wencesrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gerardo Wence
Catering
Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
Private party facilities
Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.

Location
1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Neighborhood
Pleasant Hill
Cross street
Patterson Blvd and Oak Park Blvd
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,411 people are saying

Wence's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wence's Restaurant offers an "extraordinary dining experience" with standout seafood dishes and attentive service. Patrons appreciate the "outstanding food and delightful outdoor seating," perfect for special occasions. While the ambiance can be "noisy," the "fresh and flavorful menu" consistently impresses. A must-visit for "memorable meals and a welcoming atmosphere."

1,411 Reviews

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Krista VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, very attentive from all staff. Despite being not very crowded in the room we were seated in, very loud with the high ceilings. Tasty appetizers of Oysters Rockefeller and Ahi tuna stack. Great cocktails, Wiskey Ember was yummy, I had to have 3. We enjoyed the seafood grill and beet salad. Highly recommend and looks like a great place to be for happy hour if you can get there early enough in your day.3-5pm. I arrived at 5pm and many people were enjoying the patio and bar for happy hour.
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Karen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First time. Nice friendly neighborhood restaurant. Chowder was outstanding.
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Sandy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have wanted to go to this restaurant for quite a few months due to a referral from two of my clients and one of my friends who took her husband there for their anniversary. It was everything I expected and more. We sat outside and it was a busy place on a Friday night. The food was extraordinary and our waiter was wonderful. It’s the best French onion soup I’ve ever had. And I also had the lobster spinach fettuccine, which was over the top. I would definitely go back and very soon and recommend this to anybody that wants to experience a high-quality meal and great atmosphere.
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Sandy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Nice to be able to to sit outside!
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Kathy
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was ok, service pretty medioxre. I had to ask at least four times for a roll to war with my salad. The waiter brought me toast and didn’t seem to understand what I was asking for. Never offered a dessert menu so we had to finally ask for one.
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Mary Jane VIP
San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Quiet weekday lunch. Wonderful!
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Jo VIP
San Francisco Bay Area42 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks and service were all great. The manager, David, and the server, Olivia, were very attentive.
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Lorena
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Wence’s on Father’s Day. We ordered the oysters as an appetizer and for our main course we ordered the sea bass. Everything was very fresh and very delicious. We sat at the patio area and enjoyed wonderful live music, our waiter was very attentive and overall the dining experience was amazing. We are definitely come back again.
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Martha VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We have been many times to Wence's for dinner but we decided to go for brunch on Father's Day. Overall, we were disappointed. We ordered the crab avocado benedict, the lobster benedict, pancakes, side of bacon and the carnitas benedict. The potatoes were tasteless, the crab benedict was ok, my husband said the lobster taste for his benedict was strong and my son said the carnitas benedict were ok. Our food wasn't delivered together. They delivered 2 dishes first and the other 2 dishes about 5 minutes later. I think the food is overpriced and would not return for brunch there.
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Angela
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Father's Day brunch! Great service on a busy day. Loved the crab omelette.
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FAQs

Wence's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 566-8971.

Wence's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1411 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Patterson Blvd and Oak Park Blvd
Neighborhood
Pleasant Hill
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gerardo Wence
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.wencesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(925) 566-8971
Catering
Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
Private party facilities
Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.

Wence's Restaurant

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