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Wood Tavern, located at 6317 College Avenue in Oakland, California, is a charming bar and restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience with a Californian-inspired menu. This popular establishment is known for its sustainable fare and extensive wine selection, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike. With its modern-rustic decor, Wood Tavern provides a cozy atmosphere perfect for enjoying lunch, dinner, or a casual drink.

Wood Tavern boasts a tantalizing array of dishes that cater to various tastes. Some highlights include:

Fried Chicken Salad - A local favorite, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Pork Chop - Renowned for its perfect cooking and presentation, often cited as one of the best in town.

Grilled Ribeye Steak - Served medium rare with a delicious compound butter, a must-try for steak lovers.

Situated in the vibrant Upper Telegraph neighborhood of Oakland, Wood Tavern is conveniently located near various attractions and amenities. Visitors can explore the local shops and cafes along College Avenue, or take a short drive to nearby landmarks such as the picturesque Lake Merritt and the bustling downtown Oakland area.

Wood Tavern offers a range of amenities to enhance your dining experience, including:

Serves lunch, dinner, and brunch with a variety of beverages including cocktails and wine.

Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

Californian-inspired menu of sustainable fare plus wine in a modern-rustic setting.

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Stop in weekly to grab a stool at the bar. Closest ambience in town to my days back Chicago. Fried chicken salad and a 1/2 French fry is my go to, but if the dinner menu is in front of me their pork chop may be the best in town. Staff is great, efficient, friendly, and work well as a team. Keep up the good work Wood!

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We finally made it to Wood Tavern. We had a great experience. The food was fantastic and our server was wonderful. Highly recommend! We look forward to going back and also trying their sister smaller restaurant, Southie right next door.

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Everything was 5stars!  Especially Henry!  He was patient, humorous, and very in tune to each of our levels of hunger and attentive to the table.  We sat in the corner by the window and enjoyed the holiday ambience.  I had the pork chop and it was perfectly cooked, presented beautifully, and lives up to its reputation.  I can’t wait to take more friends back and ask for Henry, of course.

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This is one of local boutique bar & restaurants in Oakland. This restaurant offers a tantalizing array of delicious dishes that are sure to satisfy any taste. The food quality is consistently great, with each dish bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients.

While the food is outstanding, the same cannot be said for the service. Unfortunately, the service lacks warmth and friendliness, which can detract from the overall dining experience. Despite this drawback, the servers are generally efficient in taking orders and delivering food promptly.

Consider this place pricy like $20 cocktails ($16+tip&tax!) and you'll be charged $2 per portion if you'd like to share a soup or salad for instance! You'd better just order the item and share within yourselves 😉

Overall, this restaurant is a great choice for those seeking delectable cuisine, but don’t expect the staff to go above and beyond in terms of friendliness. If you’re willing to overlook the average service for the sake of enjoying fantastic food, this place is worth a visit.

Parking might be difficult with paid street parking though a Safeway parking lot close by. It has accessible entrance with accessible table. Could be kids friendly but not good for groups / meetups as indoor is relatively small.

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Far and away the best grilled steak in Oakland. Grilled ribeye steak is served perfectly medium rare on a very hot plate which keeps the steak at a good temperature throughout dinner. Atop was a compound butter with flecks of mushroom, doubling down on the umami. Grana padano whipped potatoes. Broccoli rabe in a garlic and Calabrian Chili white wine sauce.

Wood Tavern: Top Oakland Bar & Restaurant on College Ave

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Wood Tavern in Oakland offers a Californian-inspired menu of sustainable fare plus wine in a modern-rustic setting, perfect for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.

Wood Tavern

Wood Tavern in Oakland offers a Californian-inspired menu of sustainable fare plus wine in a modern-rustic setting, making it a vibrant spot for locals and visitors alike.

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Wood Tavern: Top Oakland Bar & Restaurant on College Ave

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