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Burdell

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$50 and over
Soul food
4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.

Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality.

The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Geoff Davis

From the OpenTable editors: Fine dining vet and James Beard finalist Geoff Davis returns to his roots with this totally fresh take on California soul food. Expect iconic dishes like barbecue shrimp and boiled peanuts alongside heirloom tomato salads and slow-simmered collards. The retro design and vintage plates make every meal here feel like Sunday supper with family—no wonder Food & Wine named Burdell its 2024 restaurant of the year.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Soul food, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    46th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Macarthur BART station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Juneteenth Family Dinner Menu

    $90.00 per person

    Jun 19, 2025 only
    Celebrate Juneteenth with us! Our kitchen staff is bringing their own dishes to Family Dinner to celebrate. Menu substitutions to this menu are politely declined. Kindly include any dietary restrictions on your reservation when booking so we can prepare appropriately for your visit (not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated). We do charge a cancellation fee person of $90 per person for no-shows and late cancellations as we hold the physical space in our small restaurant in anticipation of your larger party. As with everything, we charge a 20% service charge that supports livable wages for all staff as well as healthcare.
  • Family Dinner Menu

    $90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For parties of 7-9, your group will partake in our market-driven, multicourse Family Dinner Menu, instead of our regular a la carte menu. The price per person varies depending on what's on the menu for the week. Menu substitutions to this menu are politely declined. Kindly include any dietary restrictions on your reservation when booking so we can prepare appropriately for your visit (not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated). We do charge a cancellation fee person of $90 per person for no-shows and late cancellations as we hold the physical space in our small restaurant in anticipation of your larger party. As with everything, we charge a 20% service charge that supports livable wages for all staff as well as healthcare.
  • Family Brunch Menu

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For groups of 9-15, we offer a market-driven, multicourse Family Brunch Menu for $85 per person (excluding taxes and 20% service charge). The three-course, family-style, Chef's pick meal includes a starter, main, and dessert, with menu offerings tailored to dietary restrictions (substitutions not allowed, not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated). Please inform us of any dietary needs when booking your reservation. We charge a cancellation fee of $85 per person for no-shows and late cancellations as we hold the physical space in our small restaurant in anticipation of your larger party. As with everything, we charge a 20% service charge that supports livable wages for all staff and healthcare.

What 325 people are saying

Burdell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Burdell offers a "soul food-inspired" menu with a "warm and inviting" atmosphere, complemented by "great soul and funk music." The dishes are "bursting with flavor," featuring standout items like "crispy mushrooms," "cornbread," and "Hoppin' John." While service may vary, the overall dining experience is "exquisite" and memorable.
325 Reviews
  1. David

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow to get seated on the reservation. Service was exactly on point. Upsell to cornbread was essential! Was an eye-popping bill for sure, but aligned with food quality and media accolades

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  2. Julie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I wish I could say something positive about this place - but there was nothing redeeming. We were greeted by a rude hostess, and the night went downhill from there. Food was very disappointing and we tried many dishes. Very disappointed

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  3. Alicia

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Going to Burdell was a treat for my partner and I. We don’t normally get to go to establishments like this and enjoy $90 pre fixe meals. The food itself was phenomenal, but the service was very cold and uncomfortable. The wait staff made the meal feel rushed and as they were asking every table around us how they were enjoying the meal and being friendly and welcoming they were the complete opposite with us. For us, who already feel a bit of imposter syndrome dining somewhere like this, this service made what we had hoped to be a positive and inviting experience left much to be desired.

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  4. Andy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfectly prepared meals, friendly service. We had lamb chop and seared cod. Sides of farro/fava, vegetables and cornbread were also great.

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  5. Ollie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere and staff is what keeps my partner and I coming back. Outstanding food and experience in the heart of Temescal - put Burdell on your bucket list

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  6. Alida

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food. Noise level is a bit high for conversation when the restaurant is at full capacity.

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  7. Laura VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food! Tables don’t turn so quickly so be prepared to wait a bit before getting seated even with a reservation. We didn’t get seated until 30-40 min after our reservation time. Food was great and came quickly once seated but we did have to have our whole order ready at once. Would have been nice to nibble on something at the bar while we waited.

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  8. Lydia

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, our experience at Burdell was lovely. The food was amazing, and the ambience was cozy. Unfortunately the service left something to be desired.There were a few hiccups, and a wrong dish was brought to the table. Fortunately, it was remedied quickly. However at the end of the meal, the check was presented incorrectly with the wrong dish charged. As they were attempting to fix the issue, we were also charged incorrectly with another table's check. Overall not a great way to end, but otherwise it was a great meal.

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  9. Stacy

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burdell has a warm and welcoming vibe. The great soul and funk music playing in the restaurant perfectly matched the amazing food! Our family loved and tried almost everything — tempura, waffles, asparagus, hoppin’ john, cornbread, split pea soup, cod, roast chicken, and all the desserts. The servers were kind and attentive, making sure we didn’t miss the deliciously fresh asparagus and bringing our son a special graduation message.

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  10. Kelsey

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Table we sat at was full sun (inside) and very uncomfortable. Service was poor in terms of time to order, clear plates. Never asked if we wanted a second drink with dinner or dessert. Got the lamb chop. It was super small and fatty.

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FAQs

Burdell is rated 4.3 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Burdell

4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    46th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Soul food, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Macarthur BART station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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