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Wood Tavern, Oakland, CA
Award-winning

Wood Tavern

4.8 (2854)
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub
6317 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Wood Tavern is nestled into a charming neighborhood shopping district on bustling College Avenue. Serving a hearty American Brasserie style menu. The contemporary loft- like space houses a dining room filled with "butcher block' tables, a comfy, copper topped bar and a chef's counter where you can dine watching the chef in action.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Esteban Escobar
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 28 for semi-private parties. For buy-outs the Tavern can accommodate up to 40 for sit-down dinner. Contact restaurant directly for information.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Alcatraz
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking until 6:00PM and non-metered side street parking available all day.
  • Public transit
    Rockridge BART is 5 blocks away. A major thoroughfare for bus lines, including the 51 and 151
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,854 people are saying

Wood Tavern 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wood Tavern is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "great food" and "excellent service." Standout dishes like the "pork chop" and "seafood stew" receive high praise, while the "friendly and attentive" staff, including noted servers Giovanni and Wes, enhance dining experiences. The inviting, lively atmosphere complements a diverse, seasonal menu.

2,854 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    San Francisco80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wood Tavern has the absolute best Manhattan's ! Everything about dinner was amazing. The pork chop and halibut were outstanding. Service was friendly and attentive, everything was great! CAn't wait to go back.

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  2. Dvora VIP

    San Francisco63 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a great time at this neighborhood gem that we enjoy.

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  3. Mark

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter Giovanni is very attentive and cares about his customers. We're happy to visit when we can.

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  4. Heather

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot go wrong with Wood Tavern. The service is old-world excellent without being pretentious, and the food is out of this world. A true classic and a hands-down favorite.

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  5. Miho

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service at Wood Tavern. Truly a neighborhood gem!

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  6. Donna VIP

    San Francisco114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two couples enjoyed two pork chops two orders of scallops after sharing the arugula salad and awesome broccoli dishes. Desserts were also wonderful. Everything was fantastic as usual. Henry was the ultimate server. Thank you Wood Tavern!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Brenda

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my fave spots for lunch or dinner in the East Bay! The food is always delicious, plentiful and beautifully presented. And the staff are very friendly and helpful!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Julie VIP

    San Francisco80 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first visit and did not quite live up to the hype. Great service and fries. Meh burger, great pastrami.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Kenneth

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am from San Diego, so this was our first time visiting Wood Tavern. Made a reservation, but arrived early. They finished setting our table and we were immediately seated. We ordered two drinks and both were excellent. My grandson got the burger, my son the pasta and I got the Seafood Stew. All 3 of us raved about what we ordered. Wonderful experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sharon

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wood Tavern never disappoints! It had been a few years since I’ve been there. However, if anything, the food is even better. We both had the seafood stew. It was spectacular. We then had the sticky cake and the Panna cotta for desserts. Mind blowing! Just a wonderful evening, with delightful service and spectacular food.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Wood Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 654-6607.

Wood Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 2854 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
9:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Wood Tavern

6317 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    Alcatraz
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking until 6:00PM and non-metered side street parking available all day.
  • Public transit
    Rockridge BART is 5 blocks away. A major thoroughfare for bus lines, including the 51 and 151
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Esteban Escobar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 28 for semi-private parties. For buy-outs the Tavern can accommodate up to 40 for sit-down dinner. Contact restaurant directly for information.
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