Wood Tavern

Wood Tavern
Restaurant Cuisine: Californian, Bar
6317 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
#4
of 533 restaurants in Oakland
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
234% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
7.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Rich and Rebekah Wood left San Francisco's Frascati to open this Cal-Med spot in the old Grasshopper space, and with their welcoming service, the formula is a winner. Many of the dishes, including a great burger, duck breast and grilled double pork chop, shine in the industrial, pub-like setting. -- ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
234% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
7.5Food
Overall
  • I love this restaurant.
  • Love this place.
  • Our experience there was wonderful.
  • We went at 5:30pm and the place was quiet by 7:30pm it was quite crowded and noisy....The only complaint is that the parking is horrible.
  • The place is very loud, so don't plan on a serious conversaiton with your girlfriend.
  • like always, it was a wonderful experience.
  • welcoming restaurant you could immediately tell
  • Each visit has been thoroughly enjoyable.
  • The wine list is average and probably appropriate for the restaurant....As an experience, it was fine and we had a good time.
  • creative in a way that most diners would enjoy.
  • An excellent, well-run restaurant with creative and delicious dishes....Although it is cramped, crowded and noisy, the food and service make it worthwhile.
  • One of our favorite restaurants.
  • It's always a fabulous experience.
  • We had a fabulous experience and meal at Wood Tavern.
  • A delightful experience.
  • it's such a great spot
Food
  • every dish is, at the very least, really good and often sublime.
  • The hosts and service make you feel so incredibly welcome, and the food never disappoints.
  • Food was excellent, as always.
  • All the food and service was great, order anything and you will have no complaint!
  • The food was delicious but just slow getting to the table.
  • Great chicken, astonishing deserts, friendly service.
  • The food is amazing and rich, not the best thing
  • The highlight of the night was the deserts!
  • Excellent food, creative dishes, and good service.
  • good vibes, excellent food and top service!
  • great lunch....surf and turf sandwich was great!...great food.
  • the food is pretty decent.
  • The food was great and so was the ambience.
  • Most of the food was just okay this time.
  • The food was very good.
  • Unasked, the waiter provided a small ice cream with delicious hot fudge sauce as a gratis birthday treat.
  • Pastrami sandwich was fabulous.
  • Excellent food....Pork belly appetizer was a highlight....Shared the warm chocolate cake with hazelnut ice cream.
  • Lovely food, great service, nice environment.
  • We enjoyed our dinner at the counter in front of the chef
  • Had a great business lunch with my client.
  • Consistently excellent food.
  • Great food and terrific service....The food was great as always.
  • Excellent food as always.
  • We always have to order the hot pastrami sandwich, the best!...Spanish chorizo and garbanzo beans, in a wonderful broth that included sliced carrots.
  • Food was fantastic and we went on my 30th Birthday.
  • Casual is probably a good word to describe the Tavern with what amounts to good comfort food.
  • The food is very good.
  • once again, the food was delicious -
  • Excellent, elegant, seasonal food in a restaurant that is relaxed and comfortable.
  • Both food and drinks were excellent.
  • An excellent, well-run restaurant with creative and delicious dishes....Although it is cramped, crowded and noisy, the food and service make it worthwhile.
  • The pork sandwich I had was probably the best I have ever eaten!
  • This restaurant has continued it's superb service, food, wine and cocktails since day one.
  • The food was absolutely incredible.
  • The food was delicious....The flavors were amazing.
  • The lunch menu was wonderful.
  • The highlights from my meal were the beet salad, and the absolutely amazing desserts
  • Food and service was fabulous.
  • All the food we have ever had here has been fantastic (pork chop, YUMMO!
  • I always enjoy the food and spirits at The Wood Tavern....I did enjoy the food and the rest of the staff however.
  • Had a wonderful meal at Wood Tavern....Highly recommend the gnocchi and the seared ahi!
Service
  • Our server was great!
  • All the food and service was great, order anything and you will have no complaint!
  • Great chicken, astonishing deserts, friendly service.
  • Service friendly, very attentive and knowledgeable.
  • The service at Wood Taver is always freindly, knowledgeable and goes above
  • the hostess is SUPER nice and friendly.
  • Excellent food, creative dishes, and good service.
  • We were placed centralized to the room right near the door, the waiter was mostly absent
  • good vibes, excellent food and top service!
  • Hostess was very nice.
  • The service was fair;
  • Lovely food, great service, nice environment.
  • Service was wonderful.
  • Friendly and attentive service
  • Great food and terrific service.
  • Shannon, our lovely hostess, caught it, came out with another ball of ice cream with a candle
  • The service is fine.
  • The service was very attentive and prompt.
  • It was yumilicious, and the service was GREAT (thanks to Paul and others).
  • excellent service.
  • Although it is cramped, crowded and noisy, the food and service make it worthwhile.
  • Hostess was wonderful....Waitress was strange.
  • This restaurant has continued it's superb service, food, wine and cocktails since day one.
  • The service was attentive.
  • The service was impeccable, way better than I usually find at restaurants with much higher prices.
  • Food and service was fabulous.
  • Staff is the greatest!
  • Well made cocktails and good service.
  • The service is just right.
  • Great service.
  • The waitress was less than friendly
Ambience
  • We went at 5:30pm and the place was quiet by 7:30pm it was quite crowded and noisy.
  • The place is very loud, so don't plan on a serious conversaiton with your girlfriend.
  • good vibes, excellent food and top service!
  • The noise is a bit much, but tolerable.
  • Lovely food, great service, nice environment.
  • Definitely a lively atmosphere, thought not too boisterous
  • The ambiance is nice, but not very "warm" or intimate.
  • Although it is cramped, crowded and noisy, the food and service make it worthwhile.
  • ambiance was nice and cozy.
Value
  • A good value for lunch.
  • The service was impeccable, way better than I usually find at restaurants with much higher prices.

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