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Wood Tavern, Oakland, CA
Award-winning

Wood Tavern

4.8 (2865)
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub
6317 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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 2,865 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wood Tavern is cherished for its "exceptional service" and "delicious food," making it a standout East Bay dining spot. Known for its "best pork chop" and vibrant neighborhood vibe, it's perfect for both casual meals and special celebrations. While noise levels can be high, its "great cocktails" and consistently "outstanding" dishes make it a must-visit.
2,865 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was just amazing, as always! Great service and a great nice.

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  2. Mark

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose was spot on..helping split our soup, main dish..! nice time.. GREAT GUY!

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  3. RT VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had high expectations as we returned to Wood Tavern. Friends, former Bay Area residents came from Arizona for a visit, and wanted nothing more than to revisit Wood Tavern. The four of us were so satisfied with all aspects of our lunch visit. A particularly pleasing aspect of or meal was great service. The young woman that attended our table was so pleasant, helpful with menu information and appropriately attentive. Outstanding service. We will be back

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area97 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal at Wood Tavern, a local gem. Went for lunch meeting and the place was busy. Word of caution, the place can get quite loud and it can be hard to have a business conversation without raising your voice to be heard. Ordered their wine of the day - an excellent, crisp sauvignon blanc (a bit pricey at $18/glass). An ounce or two more would have justified the wine price tag - but the quality of the wine was fantastic. We both ordered a salad. I had the ahi tuna salad. The ahi was perfectly prepared and the salad greens were perfectly (lightly) dressed. My only issue was that I wish it was a larger portion. My friend ordered the fried chicken salad. Her salad bowl was brimming with fried chicken chunks on top of lightly dressed salad greens. She loved it. There was quite a healthy portion of chicken on top too. Looking forward to trying that salad next time. Service was friendly and efficient - just wish they would refill water without having to flag someone down. I always recommend this restaurant as I have never had a bad meal here.

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  5. Greg

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food as always. Food took quite awhile to hit the table. It was extremely loud.

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  6. Timothy

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m convinced this is the best pork chop on the planet. I have a great time every time I’m here. Great cocktails, great service, and a great vibe!!

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  7. Ron VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent burgers, friendly service, great vibe at lunch.

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  8. Lynne VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food! The veggie burger was the best I have ever had. My guest said the pastrami sandwich was outstanding

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  9. J.P.

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great service! Accomodated my time change with no issues. Will come back again!

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  10. Hallie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took a friend to Wood Tavern to celebrate her birthday. The menu was interesting; the food delicious; and the service was EXCEPTIONAL! It was the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion with a good friend. Can't wait to go back...

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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 2865 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 23 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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