This place is on my forever list. Our daughter is sick in ICU. She was craving a steak at breakfast time. Not on the menu but when I called they found a ribeye left over from the previous dinner list. It was a pretty hefty ribeye, cooked perfectly. My daughter devoured the whole thing. Loved every second of it. Such kindness. Thank you. Owners, hostess, everyone. P.s. great burger too. read more

I always enjoy a meal at The Wolf, and they never falter with consistently well prepared food and excellent service. Came here for lunch with friends and sat out on the front patio. Although a bit of a nip in the air the heat lamps were on and it was quite pleasant. There were quite a few diners, which was nice to see for a Wednesday lunch. We ordered and shared an appetizer of octopus, delicious and so flavorful and tender, a beat salad, and one of the incredible popovers. The popovers are huge and always fluffy, with a flavored butter. I had a rock cod sandwich, which was superb. So nicely cooked, tender and on a roll with a perfect amount of shredded lettuce and aioli. It was a perfect lunch. It came accompanied with house made potato chips which I loved. The crunch and salt along with bites of the sandwich were delightful. Service was top notch, friendly and always professional yet easygoing too. It always seems they enjoy their job, which is quite nice. What I really appreciated is they checked each of our vaccination cards before allowing us to dine with them. Bravo! We're still not out of the pandemic and this is one way to get beyond it. Servers wore masks. Good job! read more

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I had the pleasure of attending a work event here last night. It was an pharmaceuticals company engagement. We had a great time, the side room they gave us was really effective and low noise coming through. The service from Jeff was great. The food was killer as in perfection. We were served so many yummy things (family style). I even tried the octopus and it was heaven. Special shout out to Christopher in the bar for making me a Devine Paper Plane. He was so warm and welcoming as well. I will definitely be back to get a few cocktails from him. I will say I reviewed the prices and I think they are good for such a fine dining experience. Kudos to this establishment. read more

Delicious food and excellent service. We came here for lunch during the weekday. Bloody Mary-- 3/5 A decent drink, we just prefer a more spicy BM. Still, there was a lot of liquor in it and it wasn't bad. Popover-- 5/5 AMAZING! And the onion butter was the chef's kiss! Roast beef sandwich-- 3.5/5 Good quality meat with a nice lemony aioli. Homemade potato chips that came with the sandwich were delicious. The meat is good quality, but a tad on the fatty side for me. Burger -- 5/5 Solid burger! Medium-rare was perfectly cooked and juicy! Fries that came with it were also nice and herby. Definitely coming back to eat this again. Just wonderful!! Strawberry shortcake dessert-- 4/5 Fantastic dessert. You can really taste the quality ingredients! The strawberries were so fresh and amazing. Service-- 5/5 Friendly and quick service and they even split the sandwich and burger for us...even the chips and fries. That attention to detail is fantastic. The food and service is of upscale standards yet the place has a classy yet laid-back casual vibe as well. We will definitely be back!!! read more

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Very delicious food and even better service. Came here the other night and ordered the pork chop which was easily one of the best pork chops I've eaten. Perfectly seasoned/cooked. Also, they have some of the most professional staff in the business. Everyone is extremely attentive and always ready to help with a request. This place is a hidden gem. read more

That pork chop was delicious! I really liked it with the figs, and it was cooked perfectly. It was very tender and flavorful. The octopus, fisherman's stew, and baked alaska were also very good, but the pork chop was so good, everything else was overshadowed. We would definitely come back for that pork chop! The alcoholic drink he ordered was similar to an old fashioned so he really enjoyed it. Service was really nice. The Waitress was very helpful and cleaned our table multiple times throughout the dinner which was really nice. Ambiance on the patio is a little loud but still very nice. Ambiance inside is typical nice bar if you sit at the bar and very quiet and comfortable at the tables inside. This is one of the only restaurants I've been to in awhile that wasn't blasting music (even other "upscale" restaurants) so I really liked that. read more

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Living in Piedmont is the best. I can walk to the Wolf. Friendly staff, Clean restaurant with a fun menu. I would come every day, but it's a bit pricey. read more

My husband and I went for Valentines Day and thoroughly enjoyed our meal!! Quick rundown: - cheddar and black pepper pop over: very peppery, massive in size, butter that comes with it makes for a delicious combination - avocado, crab, and endive salad: might be my favorite salad ever, the balance of flavors is truly a hit - agnolotti: who doesn't love pasta stuffed with cheese?? - pan seared branzino: perfectly crispy skin - angus ribeye steak: husband loved it, the mash potatoes were his fave - chocolate walnut marquise: rich, delicious - pear sorbet: very pear forward which was surprising but oh so good Everything was very well executed and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Cozy, delicious, and spot on with the wait staff! I don't live in the area, but I will definitely be coming back over and over again!

Rude waitress made us feel so rushed and not important at all, we ordered so much food , the ahi , bread, salad , gazpacho, ribeye , and lobster pasta , wine , 2 mixed drinks, surely we should have been treated kindly , NO. Also the reviews are deceptive. This is NOT 5 star food. The ahi taste like McDonalds collab with non sushi grade fish, the ribeye was so tough my mouth hurts and there was no lobster in the pasta . The mixed drinks taste rancid honestly. I'm so upset about this experience I was so optimistic and happy to be there. Bread was the best thing we had. Go somewhere else . read more

Came in without reservations. We were able to seat at the bar within 20 mins or less. Service was nice.. although they got my order wrong.. and they charged for the wrong items on the bill. I advise everyone to check their bill and remember what items and drinks you guys ordered. My friend ordered the lamb and she enjoyed her dish. The fried tomatoes and grilled halloumi was meh.... Duck confit was really good on first few bites... really rich... and than it got really salty... i advise ordering acme bread if you also find this dish salty. read more

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This is a great place to go for special meals and celebrations. We have been going about 2-3 times a year for over 4-5 years and have never had a bad meal. Food is consistently delicious and fresh. Service above par. read more

Since I wrote my last review, we moved very close to The Wolf...and then the pandemic hit so we were only able to do take out...and we did and it was great. But today we got to return to REALLY eat at The Wolf and it was better than ever. Better how? The burger, which was always fantastic (and a relative bargain), seemed improved. Better bun and a bit more restrained as far as garnishes. Like Coco Chanel said about accessorizing: "Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off." I don't know what they took off but they perfected it. I've always enjoyed the wine list but it was even better. Most places, I comb through the BTG list to find one I'll drink. Today, I could have any of them but the Cain Cuvee was perfect. Order the octopus. Always. Service is spot on. Our server was delightful and Jill is delightful as well. We saw her but she wasn't part of our experience today. There's a trend here...you'll most likely be well taken care of. This place is a gem. read more

Great dinner for my sons birthday. Couldn't get us in on a Thursday at 6 but we were able to make 5:45 work. Amazing service from arrival through the meal until we left. Attentive but not obtrusive. A truly great vibe. It's a very limited menu. We had a really good meal but not an amazing, blow your mind away dinner. Expensive and worth it. Popover and Brussels sprouts were both a ten out of ten. Endive/nectarine salad was good. Pork chop needed to be re fired after it showed up pretty raw. The burger and fries were great. The apricot sorbet and chocolate cake were forgettable. Active crime scene on the street as we watched a smash and grab burglary when we left. Leave your car windows rolled down. Oakland is a lawless city these days. read more

The Wolf - Nectarine Endive salad. - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

We went for a family dinner at the Wolf on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I haven't been there in a while but the food was amazing as always. It was cold so we had requested to be inside for our 7.15 reservation. We were seated in the left inside corner. It was freezing and there was a cold draft blowing up under the table. We asked the desk if something could be done and they said they would try. Nothing happened. A little later we asked our waitress if something could be done and she said she didn't think so. We froze and joked that at least the restroom was warm. We noticed other patrons also had their coats and jackets on to eat. As I said, the food and drinks were great but after dropping $600 on the meal is it too much to ask to be not utterly cold. In addition, the service was really unenthusiastic and depressing. Two of us had the fish stew and were served five minutes before the other two got their food. "no go ahead and eat...start without us" Not what you might expect at this type of restaurant. It was too cold to relax and talk so we finished up and were so relieved to get warm once back in the car. A disappointing experience which could have easily been so different. It will be a while, if ever, before I return. This was always one of my favorite restaurants. read more

They nailed it, awesome team atmosphere and staff, keep it up! Really liked the experience read more

I've been to the Wolf twice for birthdays and both times it was great vibes and better food. FOOD - 5 stars - We started with an oyster each with mignonette granite which was a terrific balance of brine-y and acidic. The oysters had a pleasantly sweet and mild flavor. - The risotto had delightful texture and the summer vegetables melded perfectly with the rice. - The fish was flaky while still having a satisfying bite to it. I've never had white fish and mint together before but together with the other vegetables it worked quite well. - The ribeye was exactly the medium rare that I asked for. Big beefy flavor and tender. All I wanted from a steak. AMBIANCE / SERVICE - 5 stars - The Wolf always has a great vibe and the enthusiastic wait staff. I love the way they explain and present the dishes. OVERALL - 5 stars, a great spot for a special occasion read more

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We celebrated out 50th anniversary last night. There were six of us, our son, daughter in law and grandchildren. Everything from beginning to end was perfect. The food was excellent from our popovers, gem salad, risotto, duck breast, halibut, and the two deserts we all shared. Our servers were on point and went beyond that. Our first time at The Wolf and it will not be the last!! Highly recommend. read more

The food was amazing and the service was great! I ordered soft shell crab and the coconut sorbet. The soft shell crab is definitely tastier than the Spanish octopus. Check it out! read more

The Wolf - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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My husband and I went to celebrate his birthday at The Wolf, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, for the first time. We had reservations and were sat immediately. The bar was quite full and the restaurant was about half full. It was real cozy and trendy inside. We started off with drinks: I got the non-alcoholic choice, the red-nose, being a pregnant woman, and my husband got The GPD and then a Manhattan. The first drink for him was watery but the second was strong and delicious, as he reported. My drink tasted like Christmas! I was surprised it was yellow though. For an appetizer, we ordered the fried brussel sprouts. Oh my! They were absolutely delicious. They had a sweet and spicy chili sauce that was addicting! For meals, I ordered the wild mushroom risotto and my husband got the duck con fit. My picture of the duck turned out to be blurry but it was delicious and melted in your mouth. However, he only got 1 leg with sides and it was quite small. My risotto was light and filled with mushrooms, which I was so happy about. We did not get desert but we did finish off the brussel sprouts before we left. Overall, everything was pretty tasty, service was good, but I wish the portions were a little bigger for the price. We enjoyed ourselves and would go back. read more

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Fantastic food, fun environment, nice wine selection and craft cocktails. Highly recommend

We reserved a side room for a birthday dinner with 20 guests. The event was perfect in all ways, service friendly, family style food delicious and attractive. We ordered flowers and rented tablecloths for a classy ambiance. 20 seated at 3 tables worked well. read more

I don't do 1 star reviews. Seriously, go look at my profile. Since I've used Yelp I try to only write reviews for places I really want people to visit. Also, I served at an upscale restaurant in Napa for 8 years and if you received more than 3 negative reviews you were fired. I looked at the 1 star reviews for this place and they all say what my bf and I experienced so I decided to chime in too. Let me set the scene for you. My bf and I really want to move to Piedmont area and have become huge fans of Piedmont Ave. it's his birthday and I plan a whole day in the area. A hike in the redwoods, lunch, drinks, Piedmont springs (check them out!), yoga class, and a nice dinner. My bf and I had walked past this place so many times and he expressed interest in going. Of course I put it on the list! We had our hike and went for lunch. He was excited I remembered! We walked up the stairs and went to the host stand. The hostess gave us a not so subtle up and down. It made me so uncomfortable I said, "we just got back from a beautiful hike. Hope we're not too underdressed." She somehow very rudely stated, "You're fine." and took us to a table. Having been in service for many years I I knew what was up. The snootiness, the placement in the back corner and the quick walk away as if she couldn't be bothered to say something like, "enjoy your meal!" Or, "your server will be with you in a moment." We sat and looked at the menu. And we sat some more. 5 minutes had passed, not exaggerating, not a server in sight. I'm being cool bc you know what? It's not about me, it's about my bf. He mentioned he wasn't impressed with the menu and was really disappointed that I made the underdressed comment. I was a little taken aback bc I didn't mean to upset him. He expressed that he felt really unwelcome by the hostess and was disappointed that I even HAD to defend myself. He told me he wanted to go. There was nothing here he wanted and would hate to give our money to anyone there. 11 minutes we were there, yes I timed it. Not a cup of water, a server, or any other staff member, so we got up and left. We went to Cato's Ale House and had a surprisingly fabulous lunch and great conversation with the staff there. If we do move into the neighborhood, neither of us have any interest in going back to The Wolf. We'll spend all of our money elsewhere on servers that deserve 30% + tips. Hopefully they'll fire and hire better staff. Piedmont Ave is full of so many wonderful establishments why would anyone choose to go there if they're treated like that? read more

After a few years of eating at the wolf I am happy to share with newcomers that the quality of what ever is on the Menü on any given day is cooked to perfection, well presented and professionally served by friendly Servers. For us two a dinner out every Friday is a must, not as a habit, but it is something to look forward to every week, all week long, an experience highly recommended. read more

the food and service were both great! the ambiance wasn't the best but the food was nice and we were in and out really quick! good for a quick dinner! read more

Based on the reviews and hype I have to say this didn't live up to my expectations. Pretty high prices for what you get, and the service wasn't particularly good. The competition for restaurants is stiff in this area, so while it was fine, I don't think I'll be back. read more

The female server's attitude is horrible, she has a very serious face, it feels every guest owes her 1 million, won't be there again. read more

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

Came for brunch on a sunny Sunday at around noon and it was relatively empty! The POG Mimosa was OK, but the mezcal breakfast cocktail was very nice. The beignets were small but we got 4 in a serving and they were light and fluffy, and the cinnamon roll was huge and super cream cheesey gooey with a nice essence of citrus. The salmon benedict was pretty big with large hunks of salmon and a great gooey cheesey sauce, plus the breakfast potatoes on the side were crispy and nicely spiced. The breakfast sandwich was quite good, with a super fluffy big Kaiser roll and nice egg and sauce, the added bacon was only OK and the side greens were meh. read more

First off, I got the distinct impression that two women having salad and wine for lunch was a letdown for them. And, after upselling us on another wine, the server failed to bring it at all! No one came by to check on us and I couldn't catch my server's eye to save my life- he only came by to drop off the check. Were we not worth the effort? It wasn't busy so I'm not sure what the problem was. As someone who used to work in fine dining I was really surprised and disappointed. What a bummer, definitely won't be returning. read more

There is a lot to love about The Wolf. The atmosphere on a warm, sunny day when the breeze gently blows through to the open patio is the perfect end to a long day. Every single dish we had left me wanting more. The stone fruit appetizer on a smooth and sweet tofu purée was spectacular. My salad was beautiful and fresh. Dessert was to die for, so much so, I'm headed back tomorrow, just a few days after dining there, for a repeat treat. The staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

My friends have been wanting to try the Wolf and arranged to have a birthday dinner here on a recent Tuesday. This was the previous location of Bay Wolf and has now it is the Wolf from the owners of Wood Tavern. We were able to find street parking on the same block. Checking in, we were seated in the main dining room, which as a bar in the middle and kitchen in the back. They have a more quaint dining area in the front. Our waitress greeted us and took our drink orders. After she returned with our drinks, we placed our orders after scouting out the menu, which consisted of seven starters and seven entrees. Starters: ACME Bread - I love ACME and the bread is complementary upon request. Spanish Octopus - Instead of grilled, the octopus was fried to a light crisp and rests on hummus, butter mile-yogurt sauce and chili relish with crispy chickpeas, sesame, sumac and salted cucumber. Chicory and Shinko Pear Salad - chicory and watercress with candied walnuts, blue cheese, slices of pear in a Roquefort vinaigrette. Unique and tasty salad. Garlic Naan with Burrata - crispy spiced lentils, mint chutney, cut green onions, cilantro and espelette pepper rests on top of a garlic naan. Another unique dish and it was so good. Entrees: Cameroni pasta with rabbit ragout - a penne-like pasta with chanterelle mushrooms, sage, parsley, arugula with shaved piave cheese. I love pasta and this was delish. The various ingredients melded well together. Seafood and Butter Bean Stew - a Cioppino like dish with gulf prawns, mussels, clams, rockfish, calamari, kale, fennel, with a garlic toast in a light tomato broth. Friend enjoyed the dish. Eggplant and Saffron Risotto - roasted red peppers sit on top of tomato, pine nut, grana Padano, parsley-orange oil and mint risotto. Friend enjoyed the dish. Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop - a perfectly cooked pork chop served sliced on top of flageolet baked beans, shredded Napa cabbage, pickled apples and mustard seed. This was substantial plate. I had a taste of the pork and it was delish. I would get this the next visit. Dessert: Fried apple pies - two small pies with a scoop of rosemary ice cream on top of gingerbread crumble glazed with fennel pollen Chocolate pistachio tres leches cake - a chocolate cake topped with pistachio pastry cream in the center and topped with a ribbon frosting and sprinkled with crushed pistachio. Strawberry ice cream sandwich - this was not on the menu and was complementary. It was two wedges of a sandwich. The ice cream was tasty and dense. We enjoyed our dinner. The food was nicely plated and delicious. The entrée portions aside from the pork chop were on the lighter side for the price. Our waitress was friendly and engaging. Opt for the front room for a more quaint dining experience. read more

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Best ever. Yummy Popover app. Basil gimlet was perfect. The food was amazing. I had no complaints on the food which I usually can find something. the only complaint was that our table was tilting and needed to be shimmed. The boyfriend shimmed it using a napkin, but the host or owner did not want a napkin in there, so he put something else which did not help the problem. read more

The Wolf - New American Near Me - Oakland, California

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The Wolf is giving CLASS, FLAVOR and ELEGANCE. the service was spectacular and the food is sooo good. I had a lovely meal there and can't wait to return! I enjoyed their seafood stew, octopus and biscuits with pâté. An excellent option for a nice night out. Make a reservation, put on some decent and treat yourself! read more

For our annual dinner with my college friends, it was back in the Oakland area this year where unfortunately many restaurants are closed on Sundays.  Luckily my friend came up with the suggestion of The Wolf since I had introduced them to the Wood's other restaurant Wood Tavern 4 years ago.   At the old Baywolf location, it is at the quieter end of Piedmont Ave. on the weekends so parking was no problem and it was still walking distance to Fenton's for us to hang out afterwards.  Serving up plate after plate of delicious food, we managed to try half the menu by doing it family style with a group of 6 that has become family.   Acme bread is available upon request, request it!!  Appetizers of fried Brussel sprouts and Spanish octopus to start were both hits.  We tried 5 out of the 6 entrees with the exception of the burger since I just had that for lunch.  Rib eye, lobster risotto, halibut, egg tagliatelle, chicken roulades, the standouts for me was the lobster risotto and chicken roulades which I did not expect to like so much.  Surprisingly the dish I would've ordered if we gone a la carte, the halibut was my least favorite.  In comparison to everything else, it was on the bland side.   I got the watermelon spritzer which I would take a pass on next time and save that money towards another risotto. read more

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Victor is THE MAN. He served us while having lunch at the bar. His service is impeccable - realy setting the bar for a great dining experience. Oysters - left us wanting. It just comes with ice and lemon and has a tiny oyster body. Popover - this bread was so tasty. Light, soft with a crunchy shell, buttery...I'm not a big bread guy, but now I can't imagine coming back and not getting this instead of the oysters for an appetizer!! We got this by a server's mistake, and now it's going to be a solid go-to in the future. Salmon Salad - for me, any salad's protein turns a perfectly good salad into a hunt for the protein. This is one of the first salads where I enjoyed the greens and dressing more than the salmon - the plate is THAT GOOD. You won't be disappointed with the portion of meat and the flavors of the whole dish. Lamb Sandwich - the lamb was delicious and not gamey at all. Lamb tends to be an overpowering flavor, but this mix of greens, condiments, and bread made for a refreshing bite every time. The bread is also the perfect texture with a crunchy exterior and a soft interior. I didn't feel like I was squeezing everything out with each bite - felt like the perfect sandwich. Desserts - apple pie and hazelnut ice cream - 2 plates, equally delicious. Love them, and now I'm gonna roll to my car read more

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Went here for our anniversary and really enjoyed the food and the ambiance. The staff was kind and accommodating, and we got ribeye steaks, and brussel sprouts for dinner. Really, get them, they're great. I also loved the coffee mousse cake. Great spot for a date night. read more

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

Fabulous! Best meal I've had in months! Everything we ate from start to finish was a 10! The oysters were perfect. The Nton was warm and melted in your mouth. My squinting pasta was possibly the best I've had. read more

A few nights ago I had dinner with a friend at "The Wolf" on Piedmont Avenue. I routinely go there with elders from my church and they seem to love it. Usually I'm on the fence, the food it good, the wine selection is great, atmosphere is comfortable but still. But this time was different. My 84 year old companion and I sat at a table in a quiet part of the dining room. Our server was Jared and he is a gem. He made the experience so relaxing and decadent. Jared suggested the popover. I have eaten at The Wolf at least 30 times but this time at Jared's suggestion I had the popover and the Cioppino. My Goodness. What a combination. Jared suggested a beautiful red, he described it as a staff favorite. It was lovely. I ended the meal with the orange sorbet. I want to add that there was a couple at the table next to us who were not very kind. They were abrasive and pretentious. Jared handled them gently and was very professional and by the end of the meal everyone was smiling. Give that man a raise!! Cudos to my new favorite foodie. Thank you Jared for your expertise! read more

We had a wonderful date night at The Wolf! Attentive service, delicious meal and not too rushed. We will definitely be back!

I had a very strange work lunch at the Wolf recently. I don't know how else to describe our server except that she came across as really patronizing and borderline hostile. She tried to talk several people out of ordering what they wanted, as if she knew better than they did. She looked visibly irritated when one person moved their chair to the end table so he could hear the conversation better (it was already at our table and not in anyone's way). She basically forced my colleague to take the rest of her food home in a box that she didn't finish because she didn't like it. When one of my other colleagues asked for a box for the rest of her meal, the server picked the plate up and then put someone else's dirty utensils on top of it!! WTF? The menu is very meat-heavy and since I don't eat meat, I ordered the fried cod sandwich. But they were out of it. So I reluctantly ordered the grilled cheese. It tasted fine but it was so greasy and heavy that I felt nauseous for the rest of the day. After we walked out, every single person commented about how uncomfortable the server made them feel. I have never experienced anything like that. The brussels sprouts are off the charts good and are the only reason for the star. read more