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Wence's Restaurant, Pleasant Hill, CA

Wence's Restaurant

4.7 (1410)
$31 to $50
Californian
1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 1,410 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

NoiseModerate

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."
1,410 Reviews
  1. Karen VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Sandy

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Sandy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Sidney

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. A bit expensive but worth it. Nice outdoor area.

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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 1410 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
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Wence's Restaurant

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
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
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