Came in on a weekday for lunch with 3 other women, the restaurant was nearly empty--when we said we didn't have a reservation the hostess told us all tables were spoken for. She clearly had an issue with us from the beginning, as she gave us a very disapproving look upon entry. We can only surmise that she disapproved of our union activity and anti-ICE stance, as we were wearing union shirts and one of our (small) signs said "fund healthcare not ICE." read more

The Wolf: Drinks: fantastic chard and mixed cocktail (5/5) Food: pate toast, umami bucatini, smoked steelhead salad, fries, cod sando (5/5) Service: Dan = awesomely attentive (5/5). Ambience: new bay with an homage to old bay leanings (5/5) Went with friends everyone enjoyed everything very much. I struggle to see how people review Wolf as a four star restaurant, and not a 4 1/2 star restaurant here on Yelp. A Great epicurean experience: accessible, friendly, stellar food with good consistency (quality and presentation) across multiple offerings (both food and beverages). Head on over, Wolf does not disappoint! read more

Excellent experience on my 22nd anniversary! Made a dinner reservation a week or so in advance to ensure I'd be seated indoors however, upon arrival, host attempted to seat us near heat lamps on the busy patio (outside portion) of the restaurant which I tend to enjoy on hot summer nights. As I'm always cold, and made reservation, I again requested to be indoors and was subsequently and graciously seated to the room on the right if your facing the host stand, where there were no other diners. Amazingly, we literally had our own private dining room for the duration of our meal , which was perfect for great conversation and enjoyment of food without interruption, and, thankfully, we're not forgotten by the waiter!!! I couldn't have asked for better ambiance or dining experience! The menu was also heavy on vegetarian options unlike other occasions during my birthday there was a risotto dish that was vegetarian, which is what made me fall in love with the restaurant many years ago and although different than the rainbow carrot risotto that I first had and have longed for, it was a very good saffron risotto dish with charred, cabbage, trumpet mushrooms, sambal and Parmesan. We also started with the star root Farms little gems salad, served with croutons, finally diced herbs and a Cipollini onion dressing. For our main courses, my partner had the hamburger with fries and aïoli his go to at the restaurant and I had the vegetarian pasta which I'd longed for as an option during some of my previous birthday dinners at The Wolf. This was a creamy mushroom, al dente bucatini pasta , trumpet mushrooms, sherry, porcini, cream sauce, and Parmesan. We also had a mocktini not the one I'd ordered, but hibiscus was served and it was delicious nonetheless. By dessert we were stuffed so we took home a chocolate cake of some sorts. Didn't save the menu or take a picture so I can't quite describe it, but it was excellent as we are not dessert orders typically it was not disappointing whatsoever. Overall, the Wolffe is a tri and true East Bay establishment with a menu that seems to be ever more vegetarian option, friendly, and one that so long as it remains vegetarian option friendly an establishment that I will continue to go back to for years to come. read more

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This place is hands down superb! I cannot believe the explosion of flavors. Only managed to get a couple of pics of these delicacies! Jo was very attentive and great with wine recommendations. I will definitely come back when I visit again. I'd love to sit at the short bar that faces the kitchen. Thank you for such a wonderful meal! read more

The Wolf - This flatbread with labne was so good! The picture does not do it justice - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Wonderful place for a nice evening out. Great vibes and relaxing place to enjoy an extended meal. The duck pate was my favorite dish - rich flavors balanced by a tad of sweetness. The butter was better than the dipping sauce for the bread. The sauce went a bit much on the balsamic. We got the steak, the wild boar pappardelle and the branzino to share. The wild boar pappardelle was definitely the best! Great flavors in the meat and the noodles were wonderful. Service was excellent and the wine list is very good. My friends got cocktails and enjoyed them. The outdoor seating on the porch was really lovely and nice. read more

The Wolf is my one of current favorite nearby restaurants. The food, cocktails, service are all excellent. Reservations are a must. The challenge I have with this place is that the decor and atmosphere do not match the high level of service provided. The dining rooms have a vibe of "yard sale furniture left in your college apartment after you've moved out". It's hollow and not cozy. And yet the servers are wiping the tables down and changing your settings after every course. It feels out of place, but I don't want to give it up. Instead I'd like to see some effort made to bring the atmosphere up to match. Cozy, sophisticated, comfortable. Thank you. The exception is a seat at the bar, where the vibe and service are harmonious. read more

Great spot for a delicious hamburger & a glass of French red wine. Not the friendliest team but I do t care food is good and team is knowledgeable of wine selection and food! One of our favorite places for easy relatively fast lunch or dinner. Best for groups of 2 to 4 ! read more

This place is great for dates. This place is great for friends. This place is great for happy hour. Highly recommend the burger! Good customer service and I enjoy recommending this place to others. read more

7.12.2024 - Not quite what I expected. It's always hard to get reservations at this spot so this time, I decided to walk-in with my girls. Friendly hostess who took our name and number down was probably the only genuine and professional service that we've received. Waited about 30 min for 3 bar seatings to open up. Forget the name of our server/bartender, apparently, she was "new" and she had some long red nails, which I found it to be pretty unprofessional. Also, her service seemed really off. Let me elaborate. First issue: From getting our waters to drinks, it took a while. Second issue: Requested extra bread, but didn't get it until our meals were served. Third issue: My gf asked for her thoughts on two dishes, but her food pitch was very....basic. After deciding on getting the Duck Confit, our server repeated her order and somehow thought it she ordered Foie Gras. Of course, my gf corrected the order. When our entree's were served, instead of Duck Confit, it was Foie Gras. Once the food runner dropped off the plate, we immediately told him, "we ordered the Duck Confit." He took it away, looking annoyed, and without any apology or acknowledgment that it was a mistake. Fourth issue: The Duck Confit was extremely salty. At this point, my poor gf was hungry so instead of sending it back, she just ate it. Fifth issue: When our bill arrived, we saw that the server/bartender didn't charge us for our drinks. As honest people, we notified her. She immediately added our drinks to the tab, but when I saw the new receipt, she charged me for the most expensive glass of champagne when the champagne I've ordered was middle price range. Unbelievable. How shady is this chick? She apologized and said that she was new on the job. I kinda want to believe her and I kinda don't. Regardless, too many mishaps for our first experience dining at The Wolf. She probably needed a shadow or someone overseeing her work, but shouldn't have been allowed to be on her own because it made our experience super sour. It's not like the food made up for horrible service. They both fell short. read more

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Honestly incredible. Everything about this place is amazing. The food, unmatched. The service, the best in arguably all of the Bay Area. The ambiance, perfection. I came here with my husband and had such a pleasant experience that we came a week later. Dan was an awesome server, Melanie and Britt were also so warm and helpful. Do yourself a favor and come here! read more

The Wolf - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Love everything they cook. Never had a bad meal here through the years. The special corn chowder soup is outstanding. The burgers are the best. Grilled octopus and fish sandwich are both very satisfying. Etc... read more

As always the food was delicious. The Wolf does not miss! That said, it's a pet peeve of mine to be corrected by the waiter-- especially more than once. Jared made too grand gesture of folding my hubby's napkin when he made the mistake of putting it on the table before he was done, and corrected my pronunciation of Sauterns, for example. He also cut off our sentences a few times. We probably bantered too much for him in our celebratory mood. read more

Came here for an early dinner this evening and we were pleased to see they have a great happy hour on Mondays from 4-6! Our sweet waiter reassured us that the portions are not any smaller so we went to town on that menu. The burger was cut in half and served to each of us with fries (both yum), popover was delicious, and the salad and brussel sprouts were perfect for sharing. We were full, did not get drinks and our bill came up to around $50! For the quality, this is a great deal! Look forward to coming back soon. :) read more

This neighborhood gem offers top quality service and menu offerings. A bustling vibe creates the ambiance and surroundings that are conducive to enjoyment of the meal (and drinks!). All professionals here, smiling folks bringing their A game. I'm glad to have stopped in, hope to return next time I am in the mood for a creative menu in an upscale yet approachable spot. Bravo The Wolf. Good people in staff! read more

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The Wolf was highly recommended by friends so I took my friend there for her birthday. Pluses: Food was excellent! Octopus app, and boar and veggie entrees were tops. Nice touch when my friend received a yummy ice cream sandwich dessert for her birthday. Lovely waiter. Minuses: Host was rude and curt when I said we preferred not to sit by the chilly staircase in the enclosed patio (I had made a reservation so didn't expect to be seated at the worst table in the house). Didn't get a much better table but I let that go. Entrees were brought out before we had finished the appetizers; didn't appreciate being rushed. And finally, being charged $2 for a tiny cup of butter??!! That was tacky and ridiculous!! All these negatives can easily be improved and I hope they will be given this is a high end establishment. read more

Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Had a wonderful lunch at The Wolf. Came on a Thursday at 1pm with a friend and was seated right away. The staff was very kind. Cod Sandwich with Fries - very tasty and light. Good flavor and would recommend. Matatlan - great mix of pineapple and mezcal Would recommend! read more

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Everything we had was underwhelming. Let's start off with the pop over that basically tasted like an onion bagel. The pop over had black pepper but only on the top, so it's not consistent. The onion butter was okay, but mixed together with the popover you get the flavor of a subpar onion bagel with some fresh cheese on top with the pecorino. My coworkers pesto pasta was overpowered with the chili oil and the waitress that said this would be a hearty meal must have mistaken my coworker for an 6 year old because it was more like an appetizer. The corn soup was lackluster, overwhelmed by the paprika and cream. Barely had any corn flavor. My fish sandwich was one of the blandest fish sandwiches I've ever had. Just fish fried with no seasoning. Plain, or so it tasted. I added all the dressing I could to it to give it some flavor, and it still couldn't save this sad white fish. Fries were an extra upsell, and it was lukewarm and meh. Give me Wingstop or fast food fries over these any day. My horchata ice cream with churros was the worst. Who puts cold churros in between the horchata ice cream with what tasted like canned peaches. It was an odd first grader moment where I felt like some child dreamed up this dish. Sad all around. The server was also unfriendly and seemed overwhelmed with her tables. I can't recommend this place. We barely had a 3 star average experience. read more

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Just went back to try it again. Food and atmosphere were amazing. Went with a group and it was family style and all items were delicious. One person was vegetarian and the chef made an entirely separate plate for the individual. Will go back read more

I love The Wolf, so much so that I'm ready to pronounce it my local. I've had all manner of meals here from board dinners to BFF catch ups, date nights, and plenty of midday meals. It's great for nearly any occasion. During my last dinner here I split the French onion soup, beet salad, burger, and apple cider donut cake with my husband. My friend and I shared the butter lettuce and pea shoot salad, meyer lemon spaghetti, and the italian cold cut sandwich when we most recently lunched at the Wolf. The food and service is always spectacular. read more

The Wolf - Apple cider donut cake - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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We had a simply lovely lunch today to celebrate a special birthday on the patio. We loved the burger and fries. It was cooked to perfection with cheese and amazing fries. We also loved the little gem salad and run dessert cake. Most of all our server , Melanie, made the day with her kindness and amazing service. Thank you to the whole team. read more

This place was DELICIOUS. Everything was extremely well balanced and tasty. The sticky persimmon pudding was the absolute best, I really hope they have it war round. I will say ACME bread and butter for $7 is a bit ridiculous though, since you can buy an ACME loaf at the store and ACME's alright but not amazing. Complimentary bread really should be provided at a restaurant of this caliber. But the sticky pudding was so good I still have to give 5/5 stars. read more

I've been to the Wolf twice. Once for cocktails, which were delightful. The second time for dinner. Dinner was fantastic. We started with the popover, naan, tomato & peaches and octopus. They were all delicious, though the naan and tomato & peaches were my favorite. From there, we had the bucatini cacio e pepe (soo good), scallops (even better) and fisherman's stew (this was the one dish that I found disappointing - the white fish was a little overcooked and there weren't other seafood items in the dish, which I should have known from the menu but apparently have come to expect from a fisherman's stew). We finished the meal with a dessert that was like a panna cotta with fresh fruit and crumble on top. I wish I remembered the name. I didn't have the highest expectations - I'm not a huge dessert person. But this dessert was perfection - so light, airy and flavorful. We also of course ordered a few cocktails throughout the meal, which did not disappoint. Our server was so friendly and wonderful for the first half of the meal. Not sure what happened on the back half, but he seemed a little irritated with us, so that was kind of a bummer. But it was still overall a great evening. This is a great spot for a date night or catching up with a group of friends. I'll definitely be back! read more

We came here for our 18th anniversary. It was a very quiet, sweet spot to celebrate at. The waiter was super nice and very attentive. We ordered a salad, brussel sprouts, the rotisserie chicken and the duck. Everything was really decent. I would say the rotisserie chicken was pretty spicy though. So if you cannot handle spicy food - def wanna get something else. Their dessert menu looked good, but we were too full to indulge ourselves. The server was super sweet and brought one of their lemon curd ice cream sandwiches for us to celebrate our anniversary with. It was definitely the best ice cream sandwich I've had in my life. The cookie was like a ginger molasses with tart lemon ice cream. It was honestly the highlight of the meal. Def must get! read more

Really good food with decent service. We had a reservation for 2 on a Thursday night for dinner. Upon arrival we were seated immediately on the patio. The servers were fairly attentive and willing to switch out our plates when requested between courses. They did seem a little busy though and were not quite as attentive as I would expect at this price point. Drinks also came out a little slow. The food however was delicious. We got the octopus, tartare and pork. This was some of the most tender pork I have ever had, highly recommend. The tartare and octopus were also amazing. I really enjoyed the crispy char on the octopus and the fried garlic combined with the creamy tartare was outstanding. read more

The Wolf - Tartare - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Horrible restaurant Rude staff - especially the guy responsible for payment Don't waist your money and time Dine somewhere else Very load read more

Food, service and ambiance were amazing. Jerrod was our server and exemplifies the kind of attitude and service every manager and owner should strive for to represent their brand and business. We will be back for the octopus. Or was it the scallops? No, it was definitely the ribeye. But that bottle of wine was delicious too. We left The Wolf howling! read more

The Wolf - Ribeye - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

The Sakura pork chop Milanese is a giant piece of meat pounded flat and served katsu style. Delicious sauce on top with carrots and arugula. We also got fries for the table. Fresh cut. Delicious meal! read more

The Wolf - Sakura pork chop Milanese with bacon vinaigrette - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

This is an absolute staple in the Oakland area A must for any business meeting ir lunch get together with friends Food is always great and the environment even better read more

whole rotisserie chicken is beautifully savory, wonderfully tender, and makes for a fantastic lean, protein-packed main course.

Ambiance is great, we had a business dinner here and it was a good fit for what we needed. Not too fancy but not too casual, somewhere in between. Very cozy inside, upstairs. Definitely overpriced for what it is. The appetizers were the highlight for me. The popover and the Brussels are good. I'm vegetarian and they only had 1 option for the entree and it was risotto, which was super oily and disappointing. The flavor wasn't near what I'd expect for a creamy mushroom risotto. Apparently the ribeye was good, they put a nice chunk of truffle butter on top. The cocktails were OK. Overly sweet in my opinion. Old fashioned had too much simple. The service was extraordinary. I think that's what set it apart for me. I wish they had more vegetarian options, especially being on Piedmont in Oakland. read more

I had called a few days ahead of time to make a reservation for a party of 5. Came here with family for a dinner, as my brother was visiting from out of town. We had a reservation, and when we arrived, we were told that the party sitting at our table were wrapping up a birthday party and it was going to be a short wait. Okay, fine. We waited. And we waited. Half an hour passed. Understandably, we were upset. My brother, a New Yorker, was pissed. And that's putting it nicely. The waitstaff brought over champagne for him to try to make it up for the wait. They kept telling us the birthday party was going to leave. 45 minutes passed. That was unacceptable. My brother said in New York, any restaurant that made you wait, especially when you had a reservation, would go out of business. Still waiting. Jeez, whose birthday party was being celebrated? Some sort of entitled celebrity who overstayed their welcome? We walked out. We were halfway down the block when a hostess chased us down and told us our table was FINALLY ready and persuaded us to come back. We came back, but my brother gave the poor gal an earful while she led us to the table to be seated. Once we were seated, the food and service did make up for it. I suspect that the waitstaff must have been instructed to go above and beyond with service to make up for the egregious wait. WHAT WE HAD: 1. Complimentary fries. My mom raved these were the best fries she's had. 2. Garlic naan is amazing 3. Octopus was so soft and tender, not rubbery nor chewy 4. Duck was flavorful with crispy skin 5. Scallops were alright 6. Steak was phenomenal 7. For dessert, the chocolate tahini caramel tart was great. The waiter, a bespectacled African-American gentleman, ended up vibing with my brother. He gave great wine recommendations, gave my brother wine tastings (my brother and his girlfriend are total wine snobs), and made lovely pairings with the food. 5 stars for food. But the wait really was atrocious, especially for a reservation, and would receive 1 star by New York standards. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. The portion sizes are good enough (maybe the octopus dish could have been slightly larger) and the flavors are absolutely delicious. The cocktails were well balanced and delicious. Our server was extremely personable and knowledgeable and cleared and replaced each place setting between courses which was a nice touch at this price point. The space seems to be an old house that was converted into a restaurant which had some charm. I will definitely be back. read more

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We celebrated my wife's birthday on 11/8/25. Our food and service was exemplary. Our party of 10 enjoyed excellent entrees, that were served on time without delay. The wine selection of Cabernet's, Pinot's and Champagne was outstanding. Perhaps most of all , I enjoyed the service we received. "Nigel" is worthy of a Michelin Star by himself. He was attentive and detailed with every person at table. Well done.. thank you Robert L. read more

The vibe, the service and the food is always amazing at the Wolf. My friend and I hadn't seen each other and so we were just dying to catch-up during our dinner. We never felt rushed or that we needed to order more food just to hang out. The star of the show for dinner tonight was their strawberry crostini. It was Ana amazing balance of the sweetness of the strawberry and honey against the savory richness of the whipped feta. It was so good I had to pause in our chatting to thoroughly enjoy it!! read more

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Food, wait staff, ambience all excellent. A top tier restaurant in the East Bay. Seating and tables are very comfortable and the spacing is just right. read more

Food, service, ambiance: most. excellent. ....as were the brussel sprouts. This is gonna sound weird - but I can't stop thinking about them...ANYWAY There were fancy cocktails which the cocktail people rated favorably, the duck was great, the pasta with the lamb-yummy-& don't get me started on the desserts...but the sprouts...oh baby oh baby.. read more

Amazing restaurant in the Oakland hills! The Wolf was one of the first restaurants that was recommended to my wife and I when we moved to the East Bay. I can see why... We were sat at the bar and were greeted by the bartender. He went through the menu with us and offered his suggestions on what to order. The menu changes based on what's in season, but I ordered the risotto and was blown away by how well it was prepped. Flavor wise, it was immaculate! The salads were all great and the oysters were started with were delicious. We are definitely going back and will be a part of our restaurant rotation! read more

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Such a neighborhood gem! The vibe here is cozy and welcoming, and the drinks and food were incredible. We started with the duck pâté toast (so good) and then had the duck and pork chop..both cooked perfectly. Our server Jared was awesome and made the night even more special as we were celebrating an occasion. If you're looking for a farm-to-table place with cozy vibes, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere that isn't overly fancy but feels just right, this is it. Highly recommend and making a reservation! It was a packed spot on a weeknight! read more

I ventured here twice in one month because I wanted to be sure it wasn't a fluke the first time! It wasn't- everything and everyone was great! Menu was not overwhelming. Portions of food were perfect. Warm and pleasant environment with welcoming staff. The cocktails were amazing and dare I say perfect! Parking is a bit of struggle- if you can take a car share service- do it! The. You can eat and drink to your hearts delight! Can't wait to treat myself to another experience here! read more

Great service and food. Farm to table which was delicious. I tried the duck. My friend tried mushroom risotto. Loved it!