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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 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • 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.
  • Private Events

    Multiple dates available
    Parties of 10-20 for dinner, please visit our website and post an inquiry using the link at the bottom of the page for private event details, availability, and pricing. We look forward to hosting your special event!
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What 348 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Burdell offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a focus on elevated soul food. Guests rave about the "delicious" cornbread, "wonderful" pea stew, and "amazing" ambiance. While some found service inconsistent and prices high, many praise the "creative" dishes and welcoming vibe. A must-visit for an authentic dining experience.
348 Reviews
  1. Juliette

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this place - it's a beatiful space and the service was perfect - attentive but not annoying. The food was excellent overall though I did find the chicken just a bit underseasoned. But it was well prepared and juicy and the corn waffle was AMAZING! My dining companion also loved her pancakes and highly recommend them. A great value for the money!

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  2. Robert VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely and unusual brunch menu, a tad high-priced but unusual enough to justify price. Exceptional service. Definitely worth a return for regular menu offerings.

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  3. FeliciaB

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated hubby‘s birthday . Food was delicious. We had the boiled peanuts, cucumber/pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. For dinner we had the blackened cod, hoppin John and cornbread. None of the dishes disappointed. The sides for hoppin John and cornbread were very lovely favorites of ours. They have a very good selection of wines and we were able to enjoy a nice Cab Franc from France. Finished off the delicious meal with the peach cobbler. The noise level was a little loud so it was a little difficult at times to hear while chatting. Definitely worth the effort to make reservations and enjoy the menu.

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  4. Megan

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Delicious food as always. Love their shrimp, the cornbread, greens, etc. all so good! The fried tomatoes were sooooo amazing. Loved the split pea stew. Yummy cocktails & some nice wine.

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  5. Jennifer

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the space, the service, the wine list, and the vibe. We had high expectations based on reviews. The service was both warm and attentive. Unfortunately the food was not as great as we had expected: We loved the peanuts and the cucumber salad. The blackened cod was good. A few things that weren’t great: cornbread was cold in the middle, the long cooked greens were too acidic, and the chocolate cake was just average. We will be back because we loved the warm welcome and there were lots of other things we wanted to try on the menu.

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  6. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service. Everyone was very attentive which allowed us to do a lot of shared dishes that were all delicious! Thank you!!

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  7. Janet

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very innovative and interesting. Some dishes were excellent. Others I didn’t like as much, but it’s pretty subjective. My favorites were the green pea stew(wonderful), the cornbread (fabulous) and the fried green tomatoes (delicious). The timing of delivery of dishes was a little off—our friends got their cornbread order about 15 minutes before I did. However the waiters were all nice and attentive. My only problem with the restaurant is that it’s quite pricey, but then most high-end restaurants like that are these days.

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  8. Tom

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. From a food perspective it was excellent save for one entree. The cod was over the top delicious. The sauces were eaten to the last drop with a wonderful cornbread. The soup or pea dish was good, maybe a bit undercooked as some peas were definitely hard but excellent none the less. The lamb is where I had a bit of a disappointment. While it was cooked to perfection the amount of fat on it was a bit overwhelming. As I have cooked this cut of lamb I know it could have been either trimmed or a leaner cut served. For those of us at the table who are not fans of fat it was hard to find a lean piece, especially for over $40. The service was excellent. Lastly while I understand the time and effort it takes to serve such a wonderful meal I think the prices were a bit on the high side compared to other excellent restaurants where we have dined. I am glad to have dined here and a return visit is questionable.

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  9. Aubree

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we order was absolutely amazing! We started with cocktails and a few appetizers, all ordered amazing mains and shared fantastic sides, then ended on a high note with after dinner drinks and delicious desserts. Our server was very attentive; everyone we interacted with was. Well worth the splurge on date night!

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  10. Nithin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place to have a laid back Sunday brunch with a lover or friends. The food is delicious and ambiance is warm with soft muted colors and beautiful dish-ware.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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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