Wood Tavern is one of the best californian restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Oakland.
Wood Tavern does something most Oakland restaurants are too self-conscious to pull off: it reads as a genuine neighborhood place without functioning as anyone's fallback plan.
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“Wood Tavern is worth putting on the shortlist for Whiskey Laced Chicken Liver Pâté and Prosciutto-Wrapped Rabbit Terrine—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Wood Tavern is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Rock Cod, Manila Clams, P.E.I. Mussels, Calamari, Butter Beans, Fennel, Leeks, Chili Flakes, Garlic Toast
Avocado, English Cucumber, Fennel, Black Radish, Pickled Carrot, Sesame Seeds, Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette
Wood Tavern is a strong californian option in Oakland in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Whiskey Laced Chicken Liver Pâté and Prosciutto-Wrapped Rabbit Terrine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 857 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Wood Tavern holds a 9.2 rating across 857 Google reviews.
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Wood Tavern is a Californian restaurant located in Oakland, San Francisco. Wood Tavern does something most Oakland restaurants are too self-conscious to pull off: it reads as a genuine neighborhood place without functioning as anyone's fallback plan.
Wood Tavern is best for cheap eats, hidden gem, dinner, local. Wood Tavern is a strong californian option in Oakland in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Whiskey Laced Chicken Liver Pâté and Prosciutto-Wrapped Rabbit Terrine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 857 Google reviews.
Wood Tavern is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 857 reviews
Start with Whiskey Laced Chicken Liver Pâté, Prosciutto-Wrapped Rabbit Terrine, Pork Ragu Casarecce and Seafood Stew. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Wood Tavern holds a 9.2 Google rating from 857 reviews. Wood Tavern is a strong californian option in Oakland in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Whiskey Laced Chicken Liver Pâté and Prosciutto-Wrapped Rabbit Terrine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 857 Google reviews.
Wood Tavern is located at 6317 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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