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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite restaurant! The food is so good and I love the pate! The menu is always changing and very fresh! Service is great, my only complaint was that during my 5 course meal a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rebekah and Richard Wood have done it again. Was a big fan of their previously owned restaurant Frascati...Wood Tavern is just as wonderful; the seared chicken is marvelous, and the warm chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding service, great food and a hot spot. What more can you ask for? The pork belly and charcuterie are always fantastic. Best hot pastrami sandwich for lunch - NYC delis included. delectable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my 21st birthday.Great food, great drinks, and probably the best ambiance in all of Oakland/Berkeley. Make sure you save room for dessert!The table next to us, picked up our 160 dollar...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good restaurant, but not as good as other restaurants for the price. The peach blueberry crisp was underwhelming, but the food was good (although I found the sauce with the pork chop to be a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
go for a nice meal. go back and eat their burger. it's AMAZING. i kid you not. i mean, i die.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The only problem is how hard it is to get in on a friday or saturday night! We went because we had a gift certificate (although that covered less than 1/2 the bill). I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner tonight at the Wood Tavern was perfectly satisfying: local halibut with creamy polenta, paired with a nice riesling. My partner in crime had the steak, which I sampled, and found to be totally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were expecting a better experience, given the prices and reviews. The server was unattentive. Our water often did not get filled. They forgot a side dish. The food took 45 minutes to come out. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend was in town and they couldn't decide what they wanted to eat and luckily, her friend's parents who she was staying with suggested this place and we were lucky to get a reservation literally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So tried about 10 times to get a reservation at Wood Tavern before we moved away from Oakland. I even tried getting a reservation 6 weeks in advance to no avail! Lucky for me, our good friend Cara...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was astonishing. My fiancA� Alvin F. (whose review is below, and so I won't reiterate all that he said, but rather reference you to his review) and I wandered in here last night in search of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The normal guideline is that she must order red meat when I do, because if she doesn't she'll be looking at my plate with envy.So it was with that in mind that she ordered the rib eye. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place twice...both times for lunch.The first time I took my sister and her boyfriend that were visiting from out of town. It was a nice choice because there was enough of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern, you got yourself another fan. I ordered the SautA�ed Alaskan Halibut, and let me tell you, I've never enjoyed fish like this before. Beautifully cooked, and very tasty. The fish fell apart...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding.The warm chocolate cake is not like ones you have had ad nauseum. Just trust me and eat it.I don't write flowery reviews. I just tell you "good" or "bad" and you know I am right.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood restaurant - and if it isn't in your neighborhood, you should make the trek to eat here. I have been here for lunch, dinner, and most recently for an after dinner drink....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to have a delicious meal and feel welcomed the minute you walk in the door. The owners are a lovely couple who make a point to come over and visit with you, offer suggestions and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my bf and i went for lunch based on a recommendation from a friend of mine who said the wood tavern had the best burger he'd ever eaten.we were greeted by a friendly host who took our name and told us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went here last night and we both agree we may have a new favorite East Bay restaurant as this place gives Flora a run for the money.We had 7pm reservations, arrived about 10...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Things that rated 5 STARS: Exceptional. Best ever had. Service-efficient and courteous The Bourbon Manhattan The Crispy pork appetizer- Both my husband and I LOVED this dish. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's true what other yelpers have said about the service here- it's phenomenal! We took to heart the other reviews and got there early since we couldn't get a same-day reservation. We were lucky to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a very good reason to visit Oakland. I go to a lot of bistro-type restaurants but this is one is special. I had the rib eye steak frites which was one of the best steaks I've ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat out. A lot. And I know good food when I see it. Or taste it. Or smell it. And I have to say...I think Wood Tavern was the best meal I've had for as long as I can remember. I arrived on Friday a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very nice. Terrific atmosphere - the wait is facilitated by friendly, free drinks and a sense of camaraderie quickly develops. Then, the food! The rigatoni was the best I've ever had (the olives...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made a reservation 2 weeks prior, asked for the "chef's counter" which we didn't get do to political reasons, which is why all good/great restaurants fail. Anyway our server made up for the stupidity....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went in tonight, with no reservations, simply looking for a spot at the bar for cocktails. The hostess was so sweet, she delivered our drinks to the sidewalk as we waited. The owner delivered our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated my INCREDIBLE job offer last night with a night out at Wood Tavern. Kudos to the bf for taking me to WT because I had been looking forward to dining here, and he went into awesome bf...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I had the Pork Chop, only because my 2 friends took my first two choices - the roasted chicken and the halibut. I'm not even a huge fan of pork chops and it is beyond description of how good it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burger is great, Pastrami is good, but would get the burger again. The Chocoloate Cake with Caramel was one of the best I have ever had. Quite stuffed after I left there, but still looking forward...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good comfort food. Warm service. Noisy room. Needs to add something unexpected to menu. Solid execution.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give them 5 stars but there are only certain plates I would recommend. The pork plates are highly recommended!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is still my favorite place to eat. its busy and hard to get a table but the staff are top notch and take very good care of you. I recommend sitting at the bar with your girlfriend and get several...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Berkeley restaurants to bring a date to. Fabulously lively atmosphere drenched in warm affectionate colors. But more importantly, the friendliest service EVER -- I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm... don't know how helpful this'll be, but here goes...Was here a long time back (Nov 08). But I'm still thinking about it. I can't say I remember a thing I had, but what I keep thinking about is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite east bay restaurant. Impeccable food. The warmest, most genuine service and treatment.... the owners are DOLLS and obviously care a great deal about treating guests well and making folks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is awesome. Its faults are not its faults . . . the wait for a table is a little too long? Well, the room is a certain size and no bigger. Is it worth the wait? Yes, it's that good....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my bf on a Monday night. I had called ahead to reserve a table for two with no luck, but was told they had counter seating on a first-come, first-served basis. We took a chance,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deee-li-ciousss. Even after a 45 minute wait on a Friday at 5:30, it was well worth it. Wine - excellent for an $8 special, spicy sausage and white bean soup - fantastic, heirloom tomato and burrata...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My FAVORITE new place for a burger. SO GOOD. The fries: perfect.The joint is a little loud, but the interior is gorgeous.OMG, such a good burger!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best. burger. ever. perfectly grilled meat, blue cheese, juicy tomato, crunchy pickle, sliver thin red onion, La Farine baguette. Shelly the bartender crafted a perfect Junipero martini with a twist...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I get stuck at the traffic light on College and Claremont or I'm waiting for pedestrians to cross the street over to Safeway, my eyes always wander over to the small stores that line the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I believe this place has the best burger I've ever had. Also if you're into spicy ask for their hot sauce and don't forget to ask for the moose drool beer. Excellent combo. The service here is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a group of friends and we were all very happy with the food and service. I had the hamburger, which was delicious, and the fries were so good that I couldn't stop eathing them. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my siblings for a early birthday dinner. The service was great! Very prompt and courteous and always very attentive to your needs. They did change our silverware quite a few times...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. From the food, to the service, to the mis-matched antique flatware, there's nothing not to like at Wood Tavern.I went solo for lunch on a Friday off from work. I cozied up with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love your chicken and burgers!
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I went in and ordered from their mid-day menu and got a fantastic braised lamb and barley/ tomato soup. Got a hamburger after that which was really good too... right up there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I were going to Extreme Pizza on College Ave for lunch when I saw Wood Tavern and remembered it was on Michael Bauer's Top 100 restaurants list. We decided to give it a try, and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.Food was excellent. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable.We met one of the owners (husband and wife team) and he was extremely nice. While we were waiting for our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my husband and a good friend went on a walk last evening and we were having a huge craving for some meat! so our friend mentioned we should check out wood tavern and at that very same moment i was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fan-freakin-tastic! Food just doesn't get any better than this!The staff is awesome, the ambiance is contemporary yet comfortable, and the food is melt-in-your-mouth awesome. It's a little pricey -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my parents, myself, and my honeypie decided that this year's tandem birthday celebration (myself and Papa Cara are 4 days apart - he's still never completely forgiven me for making him miss the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool place -- not just for the food and wine list, but for the buzz.Food was smashing yet accessible (our kid's 13th birthday dinner was that night), and the wine list was great. Wide selection,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words cannot describe...I...Talk...Can't...Explain...Food....Good.My Mom and I came in here after 5 and it was super packed. We were vying for a position at the bar since they were booked for resies,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what the hype is about this place. I found the restaurant crowded, service mediocre and food ok, nothing spectacular. This is an American restaurant so there aren't surprises on the menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like other Yelpers said, I'm not quite sure what all the hype is about this place.1. We had to wait for our table, even though there was an empty table, and if not for us, maybe some of the others...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a couple of times and feel I now have correctly bench marked the experience. I always book a reservation since the wait times can be a little long. Last nite was no exception. At...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a casual kind a gal, and I can really respect a place that will allow me to dine in whatever attire I please. The place really makes a statement if they can allow me to do this and serve yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say the following dishes are all 5-star:Rib eye steakCrispy pork belly
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cozy and noisy restaurant serves up great dishes using the freshest of ingredients. Check out the roasted beef bone marrow, served on top of crusty bread...to die for. Although I'm not a chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As of the moment this place offers what I think to be the tastiest hamburger in the immediate East Bay. Come in during the day and you'll get a tasty grass-fed organic burger with melted emmenthaller...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SUPERB. The quality and flavor of the food here is excellent. I've been dreaming of pretty much everything we had ever since we left. My father and I sat at the bar which was really fun because you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This morning was an unsettling morning for me. My oldest kid (son) turned fifteen making me feel even more like a complete fossil when this non-morning person dragged her sorry rear out of bed in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give this place 2 stars, and scare people away, so there won't always be a wait there for those of us that don't make reservations. But in good faith, I have to give in 5 stars. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five-star mixologist on duty. I had a basil-infused gimlet, a perfect refresher on a lovely spring day. One companion ordered the Manhattan, which was perfectly balanced. My other companion had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
went on 4/14. no reservation. great experience in getting a drink, getting seated, meeting the owners, etc. sat at the Chef's table. awesome view, great food, great service. the burger is the best in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the best pork chop I've ever had. Everything from service to food was amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't even begin to convey how wonderful the restaurant, food and team are at the Wood Tavern. Tony, Shannon and Jose - thanks for everything. You guys are the very best. I'll never forget.Jeremy
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here a couple of Sundays ago for an early dinner with Nick. I was a bit leary, from looking at comments and the menu online, but we liked it. The noise level is a bit much for me, though....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a treehouse (or cabin theme) with a deer head as a trophy and maybe a fireplace for good times sake. This little brunch getaway of a spot is situated actually in a small town called...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinners out are now a precious commodity after the arrival of our son 7 months ago, so when we go out, we really want to feel it was a worthwhile experience.We live in the city but were going to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easter burger. Yum. I've been wanting to dine at Wood Tavern for nearly two years. Finally it was time to foray out to the wilds beyond SF. Over the bridge and into Oakland, we found parking on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wont give you any BS. I LOVE WOOD TAVERN. I've been there 4 or 5 times now and everytime, i have an absolutely great time. Despite the fact im normally not down to drop big $ on anything, eating...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and atmosphere here are really good, but the service is what makes it great. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the wine list, and was generous with samples and suggestions. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the East Bay. The atmosphere is hip, but not too hip....it is very relaxing and unpretentious. In addition, the staff there is very informative and honest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I typically make it a habit to not travel to the East Bay for food as there are so many options yet to be explored in San Francisco. However, my boss talked me into meeting her for dinner at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For oakland this is pretty great *but it's no Oliveto* but in the grand scheme of things it's not THAT memorable. The "wicked good seafood stew" was a bit sweet, the APPS semi uninspired, that said...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Sunday evening and waited half an hour for bar seats... albeit with cocktails. The friendly host kept checking in on us and thanked us for waiting. Finally, a couple of seats opened up....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is my favorite restaurant along College. It is always bustling with a great crowd. The Niman Ranch Burger served on La Farine baguette is my absolute favorite. If I don't order it myself,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most simply put- the friendliest, nicest most down-to-earth staff. The most warm, delicious, succulent food. I was really blown away by this place. My mom and I walked in at 7:30 on a Friday night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why is everyone so nice here? I think I'd stepped into an alternate world where everything wasn't total FUBAR all day long.Really, everything was perfect. The food is delicious, the vibe was cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a family members birthday this past weekend. We waited about 4 weeks for a reservation for 4. If you want to come here and you have a party larger than two, try opentable.com .The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hottie Blade has been cooking dinner at home for several days in a row so it's my turn to take him out. Blade wants to try Wood Tavern. It's a Wednesday night and we can't get a reservation. In...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A certain five-star experience. Being seated without the other half of our table for four was my first signal of service (I love that!). Our first cocktails came quickly on this very busy Thursday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have the pork belly, then the salumi block, then a salad, with a glass of wine. If there were pitter patter of rain--even better. This is the quintessential Oakland, sic Berkeley foodie central. U...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give them the full five, I mean this was by far the best service I've had in a while. (And it was a group effort) I think the Hostess was an owner, but everyone here acted like they owned...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't come up with much of a reason not to give this place five stars. This was the first place at which I went out to eat after moving from Manhattan to the East Bay. We picked it only because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best local restaurant in oakland berkeley, everything is done perfectly, they have the best cheeseburger this side of the bay, and try the pastrami sandwich. The decor is light and nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went here right after it opened and before i decided to give up meat again for lunch. i had the tastiest burger i have ever eaten. seriously, do yourself a favor and order a burger. while wood...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is just on the Oakland side of the Berkeley/Oakland divide on College Avenue. The place is busy, but the wait staff manage to keep up with the scene at the bar, counter, and tables. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars because the service was okay. The waiter was changed halfway through for no reason, I think because the guy didn't want to serve us? It took them a while to come bring us bread, water and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to this restaurant a few weeks after making reservations.What can I say about Wood Tavern that hasn't been said before? Most of all, Oakland needs more restaurants like this one. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Good service, decidedly average food. We left wondering, what's the fuss about. We had a terrific waitress who made the experience very pleasant, but try as she might she couldn't make up for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mind you now, this is only a review of their bar, I have yet to try their food, but everything that has gone by me looks PHENOMENAL!!!!So, I happen upon this little place one day as I'm walking down...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before heading to Wood Tavern I heard many favorable reviews; not only on yelp but also from family, colleauges, and friends; I was thinking to myself, Could this place really be THAT good? The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants around.Good for specials occasions.Service is top notch. Food is delicious and well presented.Staff is well heeled in the food industry.Great place to dine, but make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I have ever had. I don't recall the last time the words "yum", "amazing" and "fantastic" have come out of my mouth in such rapid succession. We started with the butcher's block,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for an early dinner one night @ 5:30 pm. Restaurant filled up quickly by 6:00. Ordered the crispy pork belly appetizer. Super fatty, and not very crispy. It was a piece the size of my 3...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was storming out and we all were cruising college ave shops and as our stomachs were rumbling... we ended up at the Wood Tavern. It was about 3:30 pm, so they were only serving their limited...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so the food here is out of the world! Seriously everything on the menu is good and well I tasted everything on the menu. The environment is cozy, (read: a little small) and the chairs sturdy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very enthusiastic 4 stars out of 5. This place was great, but there were a few things that keep me a bit reserved from calling it a 5 star Yelp.We had a reservation for 8PM for my brother's birthday....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of us in the Briz duo just walked out the door from a fourth time eating here, and not a good trend line to report, unfortunately. What used to be a highly notable establishment is now a "meh"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The late comedian Mitch Hedberg had a bit about baked potatoes. He liked 'em, but they took so long to cook that he sometimes put one in the oven when he didn't want one on the off chance it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
latest stop in my constant search for NYC level pastrami on west coast. Not as bad as say Saul's Deli on Shattuck, but apparently pan fried before put on roll as it was greasy as hell soaking into bun...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry: I can't muster any enthusiasm about Wood Tavern. It is noisy as heck ( I mean: NOISY. Even sitting side by side at the counter with my friend Matthew- so we could talk-, we could not hear one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Starter: Hawaiian style halibut with fennel reduction sauce.Main course: Flat iron steak with parmesan potatoes, asparagus &leeks.Wine: Malbec, Familia Schroeder (Argentina).The halibut starter was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, friendly, helpful, intelligent service and warm atmosphere. Had my birthday dinner here and was not disappointed. Great cocktails, the cheese plate was super and the pork chop was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh dear god, how I love this place. I'm not one to cross bodies of water for my dinner, but I make an exception for Wood Tavern. Which is also variously known in my world as "WT" and "Kara's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my 39th bday, after treating me to a pedicure next door at The Nail Spa, QT took me here for lunch today. This is one of her fav restaurants in Oakland. My faith in her impeccable taste was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second visit to Wood Tavern was as pleasant as my first! I brought a friend there for a birthday lunch and had a great burger. The fries were perfection! My friend had the pastrami and her...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place a solid 3.5 stars. The food is 3 stars, the service is 2 stars with some rudeness. The place is small. If it were a normal sized restaurant, you would probably be able to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It look me nearly a year to finally try this place and I am so glad I did. Right off the bat the service was divine. From the hostess to the waitstaff to the bussers, really top notch and not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seating at the Wood Tavern is almost like squeezing into a bathing suit. You'll be sitting closer to neighboring tables than the person you're with.Our original waitress was very snooty. Since we got...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most awesome restaurant we have been to in a long time! The owner, Rich, was most excellent and friendly. From the bar tender to the server, to Ben, the host and Max, the chef...everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is certainly a treat when it comes to my budget, but it was delicious! We made a reservation (call a couple days in advance for a weekend night, especially if you have more than two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am glad that Grasshopper is gone and that Wood Tavern is present. the salad and greens were quite good, but the only downside is their wine...they have a very limited options by the glass..
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A new favorite! After hearing great things about Wood Tavern, my boyfriend and I decided to check it out. When we arrived for our reservation we were surprised to find that the restaurant was PACKED,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wait: 20-25 mins (walk-in)friendly hostess: 1drinks while waiting: 1# of people waiting with us (albeit uncomfortably): 10# being forced to be "those people" who ogle others' meals: 10# of small...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this might've been the best damn chicken i've ever had. pan-roasted to perfection, and every bite was succulent and flavorful. delish!and while my stomach was very satisfied (goat cheese cheesecake...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As the recently departed Rudy Ray Moore would say, "Eat out More Often." And when you do try Wood Tavern. Have been coming in with some regularity since shortly after they opened and have had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waiting for a table was not much fun. Our choices were wait outside in the cold drizzle or hover over other peoples tables. We got seated and the tables were so close together I could barely get my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm coming to terms with the fact that I've been trying to be too funny in my last reviews and that I need to get back to what I think I'm good at--eating and talking about food. So, here goes:This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had wanted to come here for sometime and finally got a chance when my wife gave me a gift certificate for this restaurant for Christmas. I had the Granadilla as a cocktail which was Herradura silver...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm, Mmmmm, Good! This place is so yummy! If I were to base my rating of Wood Tavern solely on their food it would definitely get 5 Stars...so we'll start with the food and move on to why they only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding service, food and ambiance!I like the lively energy the restaurant brings, the open kitchen, vast bar and unique menu.The wine and cheese board was a nice way to start our meal along with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(why i'm on yelp even though it's a cesspool: i'm concerned that, in this economy, my favorite places will go out of business.)...though this place is in no danger of going out of business.wood tavern...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My local favorite. Always fabulous service, cocktails, and food.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of persimmons but the beet and persimmon salad I had here was fabulous! No veggie entrees, but they were very accommodating to the two veggies at the table. We opted for the pasta dish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try the Wood Tavern based on its reviews on Yelp and also a Mixology review in the SF Chronicle Mag. I'm also fairly new to Oakland and am slowly getting to know the local scene.Wood...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had no reservations but were seated right away by luck. The hostess/owner was gracious and hospitable. We sat at the bar where I had one of the best Mojitos I've ever had the pleasure of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, good food (a little too salty tho) and great cocktails in a hip block of College. I actually liked the food but thought it was overpriced for what it is - which is bistro food not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST chicken ever. Everything we had here was amazing. The only downside is the wait even with a reservation- but they have a nice cocktail menu to keep you busy.This is now my #1 east bay...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, Omigod. This place was awesome.We'd heard good things about this place, but had never been, and we wanted to thank good friends for helping us move. This was the perfect thing. I was so impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved discovering this spot! I ordered a Hot Pastrami sandwich and my wife got a Portobello Mushroom sandwich. Both were stupendous! Also, surprisingly, I really liked the cole slaw: something I never...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, wow, wow. Once I heard that Wood Tavern was started by the old crew at Frascati, I knew I had to try it out. I do feel a little guilty though...almost as if I cheated on Frasacti with it's hotter...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you Wood Tavern.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. Not much else to add the other reviews have not said, other than to yearn for the days several years ago when you could get a reservation more than 3 weeks out. Great food, service, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT?I CAN'T HEAR YOU. YOU WANT TO LIVE WITH HIPPIES?It's too noisy here. It's too salty. Portions are tiny. Presentation of the beet salad was nice but not nice enough for me to come back.PS The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wine list deconstruction allows me to fully recommend the best deal here:The Castello di Neive "Santo Stefano" 2003 Barbaresco.Just do it. Now.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep going back here and keep loving it.The staff is always so nice, and I always get something different, which is important when you don't go out to eat a lot. My only complaint was that the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is quite good as others have noted. What I loved was the great selection of wine! The waitress was very knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations for what wines to drink with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! The pork chop is nearly a religious experience. Amazing! Everything at this restaurant is good. The only suggestion I have is that it is a little loud. The high ceilings amplify the talking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is a contemporary neighborhood restaurant that serves an American Bistro style menu. The decor is elegant yet simple, they have three seating areas to choose from, tables, bar, and chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not often you get to start a sentence with "This was the best ever...", but I can happily apply that prefix to 1) pork chop 2) chocolate cake 3) make you feel welcome staff.This is a great,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't given 5 stars in a while. Much like dating, as I've gotten older, I have gotten pickier about restaurants. No longer will a flashy restaurant with a decent meal and nice presentation win me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were a party of 14 for a 70th birthday party. We decided to stay local as restaurants in Sf charge between $1500 and $3000 minimum for a large party.Wood tavern was just the ticket. We were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only came here for a quick drink with friends, but I already love it. When you walk in the door and see the dark wood decor and wine racks, you can see it easily being pretentious, but no- the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually check the menu at places like this because they change their menu often. So when the menu that was posted outside had veggie options I was happy and went in. Unfortunately I found out that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm eternally grateful to Rich and Rebekah Wood for replacing that godawful overrated Grasshopper with a true gem. Wood Tavern is the #1 reason why I will be making more frequent trips to the East...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my girlfriend took me here for my birthday dinner. it was YUMMY! the restaurant itself is very warm, and vibrant. there were lots of people there for a tuesday night! the service was wonderful. i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Wood Tavern is a wonderful neighborhood bistro. The menu isn't extensive - but everything is fresh and beautifully prepared. We often take our chances and sit at the bar, which I prefer as it offers an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since Monday night at 10 pm, Grandfather the Chef has been taken to:- Bay Wolf- Oliveto- Chez Panisse-- Wood TavernHe cleared his plate at exactly one place:Wood TavernHe said the food was perfect at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To start I should say we weren't expecting the layout by the name Wood Tavern. It is quaint and busy. It just wasn't what I think of when someone says "tavern." We sat at the bar so we could be seated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
With a group of 4 ppl for lunch, 3 of us order ice tea and the "never smile" server bring the ice tea with only "1" tiny little cup of simple syrup!! a thing that less than 2 oz!! we have to keep...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the highlight of our meal was the warm chocolate cake with hazelnut ice cream. the chocolate sauce was delectable, the cake luscious, the hazelnut ice cream superb. Beware of any dessert that comes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is a plus along with the service.The bar staff is friendly; I've only sat at the bar to eat my treats.I'm simply not totally crazy about the in between lunch and dinner menu but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
last night i wanted to take the lady out for a nice pre-birthday dinner for just her and i before we do the big group thing with friends. she said she's always wanted to go to wood tavern, so i went...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience for a table of 8! Customer service was one of the best I've ever experienced. We ordered some apps including Pork Bake (yum!), prosciutto and figs (a little underripe), and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down one of my favorite places in Berkeley. The ambiance is perfect for a date night and yet it's in no way pretentious. I've been there twice thus far and think it's a great value....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pricier than I thought it would be. But it was worth every penny of it.The fried pork belly has put a big smile on this Chinese man's face. The mass of pork meat and fat was fried to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've now been to Wood Tavern 3 times and I have yet to be disappointed. While it's a little challenging to get a reservation, it's worth the effort and patience. The interior is warm and relaxed -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my current favorite restaurant.The food is delicious without being too frou frou,the staff is warm,not snobby,the portions are not tiny and they are open from lunch through late evening.My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FANCY FOOD FOR YOUR PARENTS, when they visit from the Midwest or something. Everything is nicely prepared and the portions are large, but the food just doesn't bowl you over with flavor or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a favorite! I can't stray away from the pan fried chicken, no matter how hard others insist upon it. This time for starters, we had the crispy pork belly... divine!!!! I couldn't help but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is something special. We managed to snag a Friday night reservation on a few days notice after the reservationist decided (for no particular reason) that she wanted to find a way to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to get into and expensive, but the food is consistently outstanding.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a most enjoyable birthday dinner here. Food and service were excellent, atmosphere both romantic and good for a small group as well. The hostess was really gracious and brought us some wine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good wine, yummy cocktails, and delicious food. In my opinion it's one of the few Eastbay restaurants that meet San Francisco standards. However, it was packed and there was a long wait for a table on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I was concerned on my second visit to Wood Tavern that it was going to disappoint. The first visit was so damn amazing, how could it be that consistent? It wasn't. It was even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a friend where I treated her to dinner in exchange for helping me move. AMAZING food, though definitely a bit pricey for a grad student budget, but completely worth it. We walked in on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is excellent! My family, friend, and I attended the Wood Tavern for my graduation dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything on the menu is divine, I would highly recommend this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great vibe and food. Nice place to go when venturing to the other side of the bridge. The place is absolutely packed all the time. My friend and I went without reservations, so we ordered cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I tried to go here on Friday night. She had heard about it from a co-worker that it was a nice place to go. Needless to say this is not a review on the food because we never got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was excellent and food truly delicious! My compliments to the chef, that pork chop was truly scrumptious! I highly recommend Wood Tavern.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After much Yelp-surfing before my most recent trip home I decided on Wood Tavern for the location of dinner with my mom that we planned for my first night. (We originally were going to San Francisco...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I decided to take my friend out for her birthday here but I didn't think to make a reservation, it was on a weekday. When the three of us got there the hostess recommended that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a delicious meat party at Wood Tavern.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a great meal...albeit it was only lunch but it was good enough for a future second visit but next time we are definitely going for dinner.We got lucky and got seated right away.. every table...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of my family went here and brought back leftovers. Man I woofed down all the leftovers in a heartbeat. Rigatoni with olives and another duck dish. Geesh! It was so good - and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
some of my pals eat here a lot and love it so my hubby and i joined them the other day. i was knocked out! the place was amazing. i could have eaten the charcuterie platter all by myself, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went today for lunch with my family. It was a beautiful restaurant and great service. We all had the burger. All the burgers came out perfectly cooked to everyone's liking. The only think I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, but not as amazing as I'd thought it would be. I'd heard sooooooo much about Wood Tavern, I thought it was going to be crazy good. It was just good, though, not crazy good. I had 2 starters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The staff is always friendly. The food is sooo tasty! I love the nieman ranch burgers. You gotta try their desserts; don't forget to pair it with a wine.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm in the bay area for a month. two of my three greatest eating experiences in this month have been in oakland. go oakland! a friend of a friend takes me to wood tavern, her favorite restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was so happy I finally got to go there!! I don't eat red meat or pork but I had a fabulous meal. First off, their manhatten was to die for - YUM!! And I had a polenta that was warm and gooey and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend here for her birthday and it was very good. We shared two "firsts"; the fig salad with buttermilk blue cheese, which I highly, highly recommend, and the crispy pork belly, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had an amazing meal here served by great staff! A bit of a wait but that's what you get for showing up at prime time with no reservations (on a Wednesday, FYI). The hostess was super friendly, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It takes me a lot to give five stars (usually when it's free and fun :)) but I really enjoyed Wood Tavern. The food was second to none, and sitting at the bar by the kitchen gave me an added...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh! I love this place so much I assumed I had reviewed it and just caught my oversight!Wood Tavern is a neighborhood treasure with solid food and cocktails and excellent service. Hostesses remember...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard so much about this place. I knew there was a slight chance of getting in soon for dinner, so when a colleague offered to meet for lunch, I suggested we go here. Getting in was super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First I would like to say I am new to Yelp. I have read the reviews before, but this will be my first post. I would also like to freely admit that I despise many of the Yelp reviewers. I think most of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, hold on to your cocktails kids, i liked this place.i know, cynical me actually has something nice to say.I won't rehash the details as everyone else has taken care of that- but i would recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe this is another case of victims of their own success. WT has some good food. But many times, the sides or sauces do not blend well with the mains. Several times, the sauce or the side just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The appetizers and starters were excellent. The butcher's block was wonderful--minus the pate which we switched for one of the cheeses (also very good). We had the crispy pork belly and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who wouldn't want to eat at a restaurant where... The ambiance is a lovely mix of natural light and soft candles. They have patio dining in front of the restaurant where you can people watch while...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I went to Wood Tavern for the second time. I live in SF and it is always well worth the trip. I took a friend that is planning to move into the Mont Clair area and we had a superb dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, although I wish the mail meal was a little smaller in size to be more appetizing.The rose champagne is dreamy. Got a little tipsy and starting arm wrestling my date at the table. Will I be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a rustic Californian home cuisine? Come here! I made reservations for 630pm and we were seated within 5 minutes. I loved the big open windows and open kitchen space. Our waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food - marvelous. The portion - generous. The wine and drinks - yummy. The crowd/wait/noise - minus one star.It took three tries and a reservation to get us an early table at this famed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second try at Wood Tavern, and both times the food was wonderful. I remembered there being a vegetarian option the first time I was there that I didn't take advantage of and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been with Wood Tavern since they've opened, and for a period of time, they were a weekly or bi-weekly dinner occassion for my buddy and me. I kept coming back mainly because of the service. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to try this restaurant for months. Opentable yielded nothing, and my random attempts to reserve on the phone were not fruitful either. However, on my way to Noodle Theory the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My meal here was pretty damn great. I started things off with the burrata dish, I think it could have used a little more salt but it was pretty good, the lomo and parsley salad went well with it. For...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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I know everyone on the planet loves this place, but, and I've only been twice...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As great as ever--been there three other times, but never yelped it. My boyfriend and I love this place! Service is impeccable--yes, they get that you are spending your hard-earned money there and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I made the mistake of not checking the menu. I had no idea "American" cuisine meant "everything has meat or fish in it". Some Americans are also vegetarians, people. Can't there be ONE staple...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall: Good Food, Poor Service and Loud!The space is nice. Sexy but refined. Way too loud. Let's just say that we won't be taking my Future FIL there - he wouldn't be able to hear us over the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really REALLY wanted to hate this place.Why? twice, we tried to eat dinner here and twice we were basically turned away. "well... MAYBE we can get you a seat at the bar around 9:45""What? but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wow, this is a hopping place. love the vibe, great service and atmosphere and i really wanted to give it 5 stars but the food... well, it was just okay. we shared the crispy pork belly, the smoked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How does a good chef know just what your mouth wants? Had the arugula and peach salad to start. You'd think nothing spectacular, and then you take a bite - fresh, lightly dressed arugula with toasted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn this place is good. Great american food done to perfection. I had the pork belly app and the halibut for dinner.....amazing. Others at my table had the chicken and the pork chop both amazing but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a 6:00 reservation but arrived a little early, which they were able to accommodate. Luckily we were not seated near the door, but I did notice that there seemed to be a constant lineup of people...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For 30 years I've spent a ruefully large fraction of my time and income on restaurant dining. If you love good cuisine, of course, that's easy to do in the Bay Area.In all those years, however, there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's taken me a few days to write this review. Why? Well, it's a bit like writing a love letter to someone you just met. You've only known each other a brief while, but you're convinced that they are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy, well prepared comfort food. My wife and I have had only positive experiences at this restaurant. While we weren't blown away by creativity or unique presentations, the food was fresh, well...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been this satisfied with an entire restaurant experience in years. The Host On Top Never Drowns in Walk-insOur Host was really organized and didn't let patrons with big suits or fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HERE's a secret ...... if you've ever wanted to eat here but avoid this place because of the crowds,....... those people go home between lunch and dinner and the place stays open.Try to come by at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on all of the Yelp reviews we read, it was clear that we needed to sit at the bar, and we weren't disappointed. Our bartender with his excellent recommendations and attentive service, was top...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I get paid 168,000 a year but this place is overpriced. It's in a surprisingly nice area of Oakland. That's what I thought... nice in Oakland? Apparently it's the Pac Heights of the east...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been dying to eat here (there never seems to be a table available) and when I finally did, I was disappointed. The service was a bit phony, the wine pours under-generous, and the food not so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends took me here for my birthday. The Wood Tavern was rated as one of the top 10 restaurants in the SF Bay Area in 2007 by Michael Bauer at the SF Chronicle. Of course, if Michael Bauer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a dinner for two and had a blast! The wait staff is absolutely top notch: engaging, friendly, and knowledgeable about everything in their restaurant. We had to wait about 15 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed our evening at WT which was a pain in the butt to reserve, but worth the wait. Two delicious mojito's made with care and vibrantly fresh mint, an accessible wine list carefully chosen....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant came highly recommended by yelpers, but I was extremely disappointed with the experience. Here is a breakdown of the shortcomings:1. My boyfriend and I went without a reservation and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've ever had.I've stayed away from the Wood Tavern in the past because of the enormous crowds and lines spilling out the door. Needless to say, my friend and I went there for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is thank god we finally have a restaurant in our neighborhood that is reliable, friendly and consistent. Unlike Garabaldi's or Olivetto's, there is no air up there here. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Wood Tavern twice so far. The menu is simple and straight forward. The wait staff is attentive. The food is delicous. The most popular dish is the Niman Ranch Burger with shoestring...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time we've been here for lunch and both times we've enjoyed it. Today we met Darling Daughter, who made reservations through Open Table. We arrived at 11:30 to a mostly empty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here with my parents today since I was going to be in the area for a doctor appointment and since this place has been widely and well reviewed on top of being a place that both Toni and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually review restaurants that I'd like to go back to again, and again. On the flip side, I also review places that I won't ever patronize again.Thankfully, Wood Tavern belongs in the former group....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I put this East Bay gem in the category of some of my favorite American (New) style restaurants in SF - on par with Firefly, Blue Plate, Town Hall, Range, and the like. It's unpretentious. Nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I debated about writing a review for Wood Tavern because it is my fav place to eat and I'd like to keep it a secret. BUT, then I thought "Why not share this with the world?"The food is always made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
#6 on the quest to conquer the 2008 Top 100...Neat little spot with a very modern and classy tavern look. With the open kitchen, there is not a lot of room for tables but there's bar seating that is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy, jazzy, upscale--not your average east bay dinner spot.We felt cool upon sliding into cozy little table. Note how they are shorter so you feel closer to your date--very clever.Good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, we had one of those moments:"What do you want to eat?""I dunno, what do you want?""You decide.""Na uh, I did last time."Repeat for several more minutes, various incarnations on the same theme.When...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great meal here on my birthday (no it's not the kind of place they sing for you thank goodness) with a couple of friends. It was great for a warm night and they seat until 10:15pm - we came in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a pretty amazing meal and great service. The pork belly was crispy and delicious. The seafood stew was very flavorful and FULL of fresh shrimp, scallops, mussels, etc. They really don't skimp on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently good--both lunch and dinner. If they have pork chops--definitely order and you won't be dissapointed. Also good are the little gem salad, their burger, and all of the pastas I've tried....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When life hands you lemons take that bitch to Wood Tavern. Spoil her with Wild Arugula Salad, Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop,Succulent Duck Breast,Finished with *smacks lips* Warm Chocolate Cake &...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The things that they do with pork (belly, chop, cured, etc) make me have happy dreams at night, their drinks are fantastic, and the pastrami sandwich at lunch makes me play hooky...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in the East Bay.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here the other night, which was a very warm night and was happy to see they had big windows in front which were open and allowed the warm breeze in... great for summer.My girlfriend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorites and part of our small rotation of oakland/berkeley places that we seem to go back to over and over again.Rich and Rebekah have done it again with this place. My only complaint is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good solid 4 perhaps even 4.5.This place is small. The main complaint that I read about this restaurant is the volume level. I believe this only arises because of the size of this restaurant. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. The pork (soon to be retired, if not already) has to be one of the finest things I've ever tasted. Mouth cries just thinking about it. Great service as well.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Preface: I was slightly buzzed before coming here, so everything might be bumped up a notch =PFirst we started off with the butcher's block. At first looking at it, it didn't seem like much. But it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got there minutes before closing and the hostess seated my friends and me with a smile. Started off with the creamy potato-bacon soup. It was just enough to whet the appetite for the wicked good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although the entire experience was great once we FINALLY sat down at our table, they underestimated our wait time by an hour. Of course, the hosts felt awful and gave us a free cocktail which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the first raves for this place started filtering through, I decided to wait until the crowds died down until I came. After walking past a hundred times and figuring the crowds would never die...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the place has it all.. great food, great people, great drinks! they do meat so well! and this is coming from someone who is generally a vege-lover. i just can't resist whenever i'm here. i love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems to be all the rage in the East Bay. So we had to check it out for ourselves. The prices definitely make it not your everyday sort of place.It's very loud and kind of cramped feeling,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMM. I love Wood Tavern! Their menu changes every season so I really can't recommend any ONE thing but the food here is phenomenal each and every time.The last time I was here was in March 08....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty tastygood barattentive bartenderhard to get in, wah :(supah tasty
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about Wood Tavern is 5-star in my mind, but I think I'll do a within-rank ranking as such:1) Service. 2) Dessert3) Entree4) Wine5) Appetizers6) Mood lightingFrom the moment we walked in on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is awesome. You should go. Dont think twice about it. Just go.You will feel the love.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a Hanger Steak and a glass of Rioja Senorio De P. Pecina 2000. The steak was great. I ordered medium rare and it was done as ordered. It was tasty, tender and juicy. The price was around $20...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We've had 2 not great meals. Dishes seemed ill-conceived. First time we excused, they'd just opened and we didn't wait for them to find their feet on the ground (my crab salad on prosciutto topped...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WT is great. I spent my birthday lunch here. We were a group of 9. The waiter was nice, attentive and friendly. We started with the cheese and meat plates to share and all tastes were fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a solid neighborhood restaurant. The service was very good. The owners were working the room and were very charming and truly care about your experience. I liked that a lot. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. The food was good, but nothing was great. We started out with the plate o' meats and the cheese plate. The chicken liver pate was good, the dried sausage was nothing special, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gayle and I had an early dinner here last Saturday (after a fun Berkeley Rep performance by Carrie Fisher - Wishfull Drinking). We were very lucky to get a parking spot right in front and to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Incredible! Best restaurant in the East Bay. Service is exceptional, food and wine are amazing. Very difficult to get a table on Fri and Sat nights - call a week in advance or drop in to potentially get a seat...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING!the decor was adoreable and the food and service was great! kinda pricey though.i went there for my boyfriends mom's birthday. none of us had every been there expect for his sister who had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went with 3 girlfriends on a Thursday night. Everything I've heard about this place is true. Awesome, well done in all regards.We had: the crispy pork belly, the crab lyonnaise, the prawn salad, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah... it was good. I'm not sure I'd wait 1 hr to eat here though - there are quite a few restaurants in SF that are at par with Wood Tavern. The service was very attentive and courteous. The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a couple of times and the food is amazing!! The pastrami sandwich is sooo good! And hubby and I are big fans of meat but the polenta vegetarian dish was really good (better than our meat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the food, the cute and quirky hostess graciously chatted up my overbearing New York jewish mother.Ok, the food - stunning. We started with their charcutiere plate which was very tasty and not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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This place is fantastic! A wonderful, cozy, delicious little hide-away! Be warned though, make a reservation WELL in advance because they only have 12 tables and a small bar area. Despite the size, they do a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy burger, delicious cocktails, no reservation on a Saturday night, walked in with a friend at 5:15PM and got immediately seated at the bar. I started with the pork belly and it was mmmmmmmmmmm,I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Picture (post Rosanne) George Clooney - classically handsome and masculine with sexy salt and pepper hair, wearing an Armani tuxedo with an open collar sporting a five o'clock shadow and a warm smile....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here last night and after all the hype I've heard about this place.. I expected a lot. This place is good. It deserves the hype. We had the cheese plate--all awesomely paired with almonds...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a very quaint and popular place right now. I'm rating it a 3 out of 5 because my friends and i arrived at this place at 5:00 and were told they don't open until 5:30 and to come...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. Walked in at 7:15 on a Saturday night with no reservation. We were told the wait would be 1 1/2 hours. We said OK and had a drink at the Graduate across the street. since the "waiting" area...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a sometimes-favorite for me that has forced me to leave it swearing I'd never return at least twice.The place is always over-crowded on weekends with a dozen or more people packed in the front...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars if it weren't so hard to get a seat at. We never make a reservation because they're booked weeks out, so we know we're going to wait for 45 minutes or more when we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll have to be a somewhat dissenting voice. If Wood Tavern were in San Francisco it would be dead in the water. But this is the kind of place that somehow appeals to East Bay diners. The crowd is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We need more places like Wood Tavern in Oakland. Seriously. What's up with the downtown Oakland/Lakeshore food scene? I'm tired of having to go to the city or the South Bay for great food. Can't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will first say that the food was really good. What I was unhappy with us the service. We had to wait nearly 45 minute between our first and second course ! It was a Monday night so I wasn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would go out of my way and then some to go to Wood Tavern. Lucky for me, I live up the street. We've come at lunch, at dinner, and late just for dessert. Nothing will keep us from coming back....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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I'm speaking from the standpoint of a fairly typical Berkeleyite who expects a good vegetarian entree option at every restaurant in our enlightened area. I took 5 friends, several of whom try to be vegetarian,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice now, can't say enough good things. I've feasted on their charcuterie and cheese plates, both of which are wonderful. The charcuterie, in particular, wasn't typical - seemed to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Lucky for us we read about Wood Tavern and ate there 3 times (lunch) while on vacation. The service, food and presentation of the food plus the wonderful decor of the restaurant means we will return again and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint is that I can not eat here more often....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner for a friend's birthday here and while it was good, it wasn't the greatest. Granted we were a large group (16 ppl) and the service was superb. They had special menu's printed for our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! The food was fantastic -- I got the hamburger and frites, and felt a little foolish for not ordering one of the fancier meals -- but the burger was amazing, and I soon had to fight off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is a great neighborhood restaurant. I wouldn't out of my way (i.e. cross a bridge) to go there but if you're in the Rockridge neighborhood you can get reliably good food. My friends and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Should be 4 1/2 stars. We went here last night before the Kfog concert. We had 5:30 reservations but were a little late due to tunnel traffic. They were *extremely* nice about that fact that we were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I celabrated 7 years together the other night and I wanted to try out this relatively new joint in Rockridge.Most of the customers from what i could gather sucked ass. Snobby, demanding,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon Jovane's sugestion I tried the seafood chowder. I am not the biggest fan of seafood, or spending a lot of money on a dish, but it was really good and I had leftovers :) We couldn't get in until...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: -Great Food, well prepared-Attentive but not intrusive (yes I stole that line from a few reviews below, but it's true) service-Excellent wine list full of awesome Pinots (my favorite)-Very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing bad about Wood Tavern is that it's so hard to get in! The dishes are inventively traditional, and several new twists on "everyday" drinks and entrees on the seasonally-changing menu...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is small plus gets loud but the food is very good. Good luck getting a table. We've always managed to find a spot at the bar though. "Is this seat taken"? Update: voted best new place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, love their people and think their dishes are delicious.I've heard a lot of people complain about how hard it is to get a reservation when they call the same day or day before. Come...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i give it 5 stars for great food, attentive but unintrusive service and fantastic company. i had a delicious burger that was perfectly medium rare with lots of flavorful fries. i love fries and i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
over priced, and VERY noisy. Is the noise meant to make it feel like a "happening" place? It's not, it's just crowded. You have to want to eat meat to have a dinner here. Otherwise you wind up with 2...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was probably my worst dinning experience to date. Other than the incompetent wait-staff and rude hostess, the food was uninspiring. Additionally, it was so loud that I couldn't hear diagonally...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Wood family has really hit the jack pot with this place. Great menu selections that change weekly, a huge bar complete with eclectic wines and top notch cocktails. Service is good and the kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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The Wood Tavern is an upscale, relaxed, and inviting bar and restaurant. They offer small plates and drinks. Their wine and on-tap beer selection is respectable. Their cocktails are the main attraction though....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I felt impelled to write a review because my ts came home raving at how great this place was. Hmmm, interesting, I don't recall that my meal was that memorable? Why hadn't I told my ts that I had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two appetizers that I've had quite enough of are beets and ahi. Not together, because ahi-beet salad would be unusual and that might interest me. But surely as every pimply adolescent guitar hero has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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We took my Mom for an early dinner, 5:30 on a Monday night. We got a great table for 4, settled in for a cocktail, and watched the masses pour through the door. The restaurant was half empty when we arrived,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had lunch. The pastrami sandwich might be my favorite food right now. Put the coleslaw on the sandwich. Staff is excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words, "FU*KING AMAZING!" I know....just another 5 star review. Five stars just for the service alone! The service was beyond what anyone can ask for. HANDS DOWN!We made reservations and had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah..dear MASTER C.....It's the FUCKING TAVERN!!! Did you read the name of the restaurant before you walked in! Hmm....tv at the tavern? It should make some sense to you, right? Anyway, great food,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only establishment that has ever inspired me to order a cheeseburger and fries for breakfast. With two cups of black coffee and a copy of the New Yorker, it was a surprisingly perfect way to start...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to give Wood Tavern 5 stars...The food was fantastic. I mean really amazing modern bistro food. Comforting yet sophisticated. Seriously, I wanted to lick my plate. Now I didn't lick my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
only been once so far but thought it was fantastic! though if i could, would deduct 1/2 star for the damn tv at the bar. seems i am not the only one to complain about that. luckily, the awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first dining experience might have been as close to a religious experience as I have ever had. God came in the form of a pork chop, Jesus through a seared breast of duck, and I swear I could feel a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood restaurant! After returning from a couple weeks in France, I was looking for some gourmet food locally. OpenTable.com had an opening for Wood Tavern so I scheduled it and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is phenomenal! We were in love with the owner's previous establishment Frascati in San Francisco and were thrilled to hear they were opening Wood Tavern in Rockridge. Since it's opening,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For months I had been reminding myself to try this place out. So finally my fellow food-lovin buddy, Gina, and I headed over here. What an AMAZING choice. Everything we had was phenomenal.For drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Or as I like to call it,Gary Danko EAST!The space is great,the owners are present and very nice. The waitstaff is awesome,even when i pulled a Meg Ryan and asked for a seperate plate for a sidedish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went last night to Wood Tavern as I've been driving by it so much to check it out as was pleasantly surprised with the food and service. No, I was impressed! Great attentive service from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked everything about this place. If I owned a restaurant, this would be it. It would be nice, but not snobby. It would have delicious food, fresh ingredients, and hip atmosphere. I went...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only had lunch here but I must say the food is very good. The restaurant is small but they have a nice bar. My only gripe is when I tried to make a reservation for dinner during the work week, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this might not be a fair review. I went to an organized tasting dinner with wine pairings this week. A fellow yelper organized it and it was really special. 5 food courses, 6 wines - all from New...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time there. I was happy with everything. Except maybe the fact that my ex has grown a partial goatee and now resembles Abe Lincoln. But I digress. Food was beautiful. "Abe" got the soup...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only been there once, so take my review with a grain of salt (kosher I hope). Dropped in with friend. We didn't have reservations, but got seated at cook's counter after one glass of superb pinot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After many months of schedule coordinating and canceling reservations, Big Dog and I FINALLY made it to The Wood Tavern over Labor Day weekend (yes, I'm finally getting around to yelping about this!)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the BEST meal I have had since moving to back to the Bay Area 5 years ago! Stellar wine list, killer ambience, great service, and to die for food!! Blows Garibaldi's out the door in terms...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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I'd heard a lot of good things about this place, so we gave it a try. We were seated promptly, but the service went downhill from there. The food took a really really long time to arrive. When we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Wood Tavern two times since they have opened - one time during the week with a reservation and the other time on a weekend with no reservation.The first time I went was with a bunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So today is my birthday. I decided to take the day off, add to a 3 day weekend and make it a 4 day holiday. As I walked to wood tavern, I told my sis over the phone that I was interested in trying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Wood Tavern twice now, and had a great experience both times. The first time, they lost our reservation, and they went out of their way to find a table for us on a really busy night. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern is a warm, appealing spot located in the heart of Berkeley on College Ave. I recently had dinner here and it was a wonderful experience.When I review a restaurant, I like to make sure I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: Ate there again - the menu has been switched around a bit. Everything still was excellent.Outstanding all around. We had to wait for over an hour - but the excellent hostess brought us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW SQUARED. I'd say more, but I'm recovering from an incredible culinary sensation with a great date. I'll try to not clutter the review with effusive prose about Ms....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sensory Overload!!!! Damn that was a great meal!! There was NO WAY I was getting out of there without having the pork chop but there were so many other things on the menu that looked fabulous that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I have to admit, we came in only for cocktails and dessert, but we ended up leaving without ordering. The dessert menu was boring and they didn't have any of the types of alcohol I requested....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing. I enter at 9:20pm on a Tuesday night, the place is bustling. I saddle up to the bar, and promptly order a great glass of rioja (haven't had a glass of red in a while--it's just too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered the halibut, and tomato heirloom salad, excellent all around. They give you a lot of fish which I always appreciate. Was delicious. Friend ordered pastrami sandwich and they screwed up and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A relaxing upscale Tavern with a great staff. The food by chef DiMare is worth travelling from San Francisco for ( which I do). I would travel to the other side of the country for the owners Rich and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the newest restaurants on college which attracts quite a big crowd, this very charming little eatery actually cooks up some pretty impressive dishes. The sausage fuschilli I had was very good,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the dinner that the secret agent and I had at Wood Tavern last Saturday was one of the best of the last year. Straight-forward, well-executed fare combined with thoughtful and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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We have gone several times - and without reservations, you'll most likely wait for a table (and even the bar fills up early)....and the reason is both the food and the service. Preparation and presentation are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Tavern I think is still working through some kinks; when I walked in with my guest I was asked did I want to sit at the bar. I had a reservation, of course. The wine list was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Meats, enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They food here was pretty good, but I don't understand the hype.First of all, they are pork crazy here. Is there anything that doesn't have prosciutto or pancetta or sausage in it? Even the salads...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Make reservations in advance! It was packed on the Wednesday that I went. It's been a couple weeks since I visited, so I completely forget what I had, but I remember it all being good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is excellent. Nice decor, great menu, good wine choices and the serivce is just what you would expect if you knew these folks - great. Maybe pricier than the Rockridge crowd likes, but from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, I am not sure why we can't put 1/2 stars on Yelp because this is really a 3 1/2 star restaurant.Most of the dishes were very good and on a Wednesday night the place was jumping. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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A friend and I arrived on a Friday evening and got the last two spots at the counter. Note-to-Self: make reservations for next visit. All the staff were friendly, courteous, attentive, and professional. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't had a bad meal yet. The owners always friendly but make reservations. Unless you like 2 hour waits! Glad to have this place in the hood.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure if I'm the best reviewer since I don't eat meat but we had a good dinner there. The halibut was good - I loved the trickle of truffle oil and the pea coulis around the parmesan mashed potatos...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since finding Yelp, I've amassed a pretty impressive list of places to bring a date. Wood Tavern is definitely on the list.It's one of the newbies along College Avenue. But like the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another gift certificate. Giving it 4 stars 'cuz, even though Hubby and I didn't have to pay for it: it was pricey considering the size of the portions and that the drinks were mostly ice; we had to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Father's Day dinner at Wood Tavern. Was nice to be greeted by the owner before and after our meal. Our waitress was charming...as was the decor and very cool silverware (each piece is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Remember back in high school when the new girl showed up in Junior year and you were all like:"Hmmph, who's that? She looks all stuck up. I bet she's a bitch. I can't believe she wears her skirt so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch today. It really doesn't deserve all the hype this plalce is getting. Especially the 3 stars Bauer gave them. I ordered a bean soup that was poorly cooked. I suspect the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great new restaurant! For pig lovers... try the Pork Belly appetizer! I dont eat meat but had to smell the swine fat to remeber the days of old. The Halibut I had was perfectly done. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: 10/20Farmstead has now thrown two Winemaker Dinners at Wood Tavern, and each has gone nearly flawlessly. Rich and Rebekah are consummate hosts who hold down the oft-crazy busy room with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not going to gush here, but the burger is the best I've had, the cocktails are the best I've had, the service is the best I've seen, and the location is great. To elaborate, they just know how to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wooden tavern really great restaurant !!! food really good and service excellent been to this restaurant a dozen times and are server Ben has been great every time two thumbs up for this restaurant ..
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I don't get the hype this place is getting. The food was just okay. Kind of blah, with no real flavor. I ordered the seafood stew. It was really bland. We also orderd the halibut. The sides...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sweet baby jesus, I want to ask this restaurant to marry me. I am a food girl... I know my grub. This was one of the best meals that I have had in the east bay or in SF. We had a smoked duck breast...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a seasoned vet of good food, I know my stuff, so don't even try to mess with me. This is the new hot spot in the east bay! Mark my words this place is going to become soooo.. popular that you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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we were greeted immediately by a friendly face and were seated immediately. the owner was the first at our table and humbly made some great recommendations. we started with a mint julip and a dark and stormy...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I'm surprised some yelpers had bad service at The Wood Tavern. Our waiter was excellent! We went there on a Thursday night during game 6 for the Warriors (round 1). Since we were celebrating a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a couple of months ago, and I thought I would've gone back by now. Alas, I haven't.Let me start by supporting the positive reviews of the space itself. Gorgeous and modern, yet homey.We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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A must! This restaurant is VERY good...from the appetizer - amazing salads to the amazing crab salad and tasty burger. If you are in this area you must stop by the bar and try an appetizer or entree. You will...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Wood Tavern without reservations. They had a full house but we decided to wait it out until something, either the bar or a table, became available. An opening for two opened at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had a fantastic lunch at Wood Tavern. The service was super-attentive - I think we had no less than four people coming to our table to check on us in various ways.First, the decor is stunningly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the space was great, the food was good, the service was weird. combined, i give it three stars. we had a reservation- and good thing, too. it was pretty packed at 8:15 on a Thursday night (then again,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place centers around the meat. The charcuterie appetizer is small. I suggest ordering one for every three people. For my lunch entree I ordered the pork confit and it was the best I have EVER...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype. The food is OK. Basic, confident, but the raves here are stretching it. Basic American fare without flash. Think Rick and Ann's trying to be upscale (read: a little full of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great experience all the way through. Rich was very gracious in squeezing us in to a very busy Saturday evening. The 4 of us got a wonderful table by the window and enjoyed excellent unrushed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to this restaurant and enjoy yourselves. The food is delicious, bright, fresh, deeply satisfying. The room is quiet enough to hold a conversation, but lively enough to give off energy. A...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a light lunch at this fairly new, hip Oakland eatery. Large windows, high exposed ceilings, soft muted colors and a black wooden bar back with a copper bar top. Bistro feel with the small...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I get stuck in Oakland for about a four hours every other week because I get to find new places to try like The Wood Tavern on College. Although missing signage on the outside, I did a peek...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have to go back again for sure to try out more dishes. We really lucked out and got the window seat in the first couple weeks of them opening just by walking in. We were told they were booked as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here 3 days in a row, and it has been open less than a week. I am so excited about this place. Once the kinks are ironed out, this place will be hard to beat.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Wood's have done it again! Who knew we'd get to see these warm and loving people dish it out in the East Bay after such a long and successful stint in the city. Now Oakland has even more hipness...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only knew about the Wood House because of Gretchen P.'s review of the day, so once again I have Yelp to thank for something new.They're still getting it together at this place, but I can tell it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rich and Rebekah hit pay dirt with their second restaurant venture, this time in the East Bay. After selling their super-successful, sweet little Frascati restaurant on Polk Street last year, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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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...
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