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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Avocado, English Cucumber, Fennel, Black Radish, Pickled Carrot, Sesame Seeds, Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette
Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Radicchio, Spinach, Garlic Confit, Lemon-Rosemary Jus, Breadcrumbs
Rock Cod, Manila Clams, P.E.I. Mussels, Calamari, Butter Beans, Fennel, Leeks, Chili Flakes, Garlic Toast
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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For 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 hidden gem, dinner. 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, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad and Pan Roasted Chicken Thigh. 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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