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Wahpepah’s Kitchen

4.7 (298 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Jo W.

I've been wanting to try Wahpepah's Kitchen since it opened! I love trying Native American cuisines, and this is so easy to find, just right in Fruitvale Plaza right in front of the Fruitvale BART station. Service was friendly and prompt. I came walking in on a Friday afternoon with no reservation around 1pm, and was promptly seated and told I can sit anywhere I want. Portions are HUGE! That surprised me, and everything was worth the price. I enjoyed: Bison steak--steak is delicious, gamey, and chewy. The elderberry vinaigrette was delicious. Whatever I didn't finish for the salad, I ate it up with the frybread. The potato wedges were sooooo bomb! Frybread--I'm a sucker for flatbreads in any cuisine (like the Chinese/Taiwanese scallion pancakes, Indian naan, Middle Eastern pita, Ethiopian injera, etc), so despite the frybread's controversial and traumatic history (google to learn more), this is a must-order for me at any Native American establishment. Methiikwaki Piipihskihii (Cornbread)--Northern ute corn bread, with a side of maple cream. The blue cornbread was delish! Even though this is listed as a side, I finished this last for dessert. Restroom is outside, which is a bit of a hassle. I will definitely be returning to Wahpepah's Kitchen for more!

Sirena L.

Last two years we've driven from Santa Rosa for my son's birthday and it's always worth it. The bison fry bread tacos are amazing the fry bread is warm and fluffy with just the right crisp on the outside. The bison steak with blueberry sauce was delicious; I tried a piece and it was tender and well balanced. My son loves bison, and this is his favorite spot. We'll definitely be back. Service is good and the ambiance is casual. Would love to see some fry bread desserts added to the menu that's the one thing missing.

Miinaki - Blue Corn Mush
Spencer M.

I have enjoyed this eatery's food on two separate occasions and both experiences were great! The first was at the 2-Spirit Festival at Fort Mason where they had a tent selling fry bread tacos. That was the perfect meal for the chilly day and I immediately fell in love with fry bread! My second experience was at the restaurant location in Oakland where I was able to try more items from their menu. I came with another vegan friend and we both enjoyed every dish! I highly recommend if you like fresh ingredients in your food.

Bison soup
Stefan T.

Love the bison soup and meatballs. Everything has a pure and clean taste to it. No msg no added fake flavor enhancement - no mysterious fillers. I can't say enough good about the food. Bison in the soup was tender and the vegetables perfectly cooked. Not overly salty - just perfect. The bison meatballs were so flavorful too. No fluff, no filler - just pure meat - very, very special. If you are used to McNuggets it might be shocking what real food tastes like. The blueberry sauce it came with was bright and colorful and full of flavor. The cornbread a bit different and so soft it crumbled so easily. Beyond the excellent quality food is a friendly family that runs the restaurant. Fast, efficient and friendly - in a very warm and welcoming space. Eat inside or out on the patio or do take out like I did. It is convenient to Fruitvale Bart - in fact it is the closest store to the exit of the Bart train. If you are in the neighborhood before 2pm be sure and stop by.

Anthony H.

This food is incredibly unique, delicious, and inspired. I wish more like this place existed and that it had a dinner service here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the art in the restaurant is unique. Every dish offers something new and great care is taken to respect and highlight culture and care for sustainability and the environment. It's very conveniently located next to the bart station too so please consider here next time you go out! I can't recommend it enough!

Kelly H.

Everything here is fantastic. We got the three sisters bowl, the deer stew, salmon tostada, and the mushroom tacos. We also got the fry bread and acorn crepe. The two drink options were also very delicious :) it was a good combo of trying very different things off the menu to get a good tasting of what they have to offer.

bison frybread taco
Melody L.

Wahpepah's has been on my list for a while and I'm glad we finally did. We ordered the Mushroom Pumpkin Seed Mole, the Bison Frybread Taco, and the Blue Corn Mush. The pumpkin seed mole was rich, the mushrooms had good char on them, and the corn tortillas that came with were nice and soft. Overall, the flavor was a bit on the lighter side and I would've personally preferred a dash more seasoning in general. I ended up leaning pretty heavily on the chili oil and hot sauce that came with the frybread taco to give it the extra kick. Husband really enjoyed the frybread itself (how could you go wrong with fried dough?), but said he wished there was more bison meat. We both quite enjoyed the blue corn mush, which was just the right amount of sweetness. It was basically like the dessert version of polenta and rounded out the meal nicely. Both of us were worried at first that there wouldn't be enough food, but the richness of the meal really stuffs you up by the end. Environment was pretty relaxed overall and service was attentive and prompt. Parking was tough -- we were looking for close to 30 minutes. If you can take the BART there, I'd definitely recommend it.

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Alan F.

This was the first time I've been to a Native American restaurant. I love Native American frybread and bison, both which are served here. I had the bison frybread taco. That was really good. The frybread made to perfection. The prices are reasonable especially considering how much food is on a plate. The service was great. The restaurant is located in a small mall, adjacent to the Fruitvale BART station. Parking. Good luck! I parked in a garage around the corner. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Bison tacos
Danielle F.

I have been wanting to coming here for years and finally made it! There are so few indigenous restaurants around. The bison tacos were incredible. I got them on the recommendation of the server - I was planning on getting the fry bread tacos, but I'm so glad I got these. The tortillas were like nothing I've had before and were incredible! The bison flavor was amazing, too. The corn silk tea and potato taquitos were interesting but not my favorites, personally. Not bad just not to my taste.

Wild rice fritters
Ria D.

What a food experience! First off, we didn't even drive here, we just took the Bart and it was right outside of the Fruitvale exit. So that's a huge plus. We did make reservations because there were four of us and it does get busy because they are only open for a short timeframe. In any case, onto the food! We got there a few minutes early and we got seated right away. The only thing about our seats was that the majority of it was in the sun and that day, the sun was sunning (super bright!). The decor was simple and if you sit near the wall with the display, you can read and look at things. The servers were all so friendly and they didn't bother us much. They brought water when they saw that we were running out so they were definitely attentive. We ordered two sides and five entrees. The sides were Ohpeniya (Potato Wedges), which were pretty good since there were various types of potatoes. It was also soft in the inside and crunchy on the outside. The dipping sauce was like a chili oil but not spicy. We also got the Manoomini (Hand Harvested Wild Rice Fritters). These were so so good. I wished it was a meal because it was cooked well and the flavor was excellent. Nothing was overpowering one and the crema was excellent sauce to dip the fritter in. Would definitely order this again. As for the mains, I got the Chaakisii Memeethaki (Salmon Tostada). This was huge. It's so filling because of the potato that was in there. Btw, the potato was basically a chunky mash and I loved it because it gave another texture to the dish. There wasn't much salmon on it but the amount I got, it was cooked well and properly. I wish there was a bit more salmon. Also, even with the heavy toppings on top, the tostada kept its crunch. It didn't get soggy at all. This was a really great dish. The other entrees that were ordered were the Three Sisters Veggie Bowl (I didn't try it but it looked so good), Miisiikwaa Keetaheehi (bison fry bread taco), Chipaeesiihooni Aapikooni (Wild native mushroom pumpkin seed mole). The mole was very mild and while it all worked together with all the items in the bowl, this was just okay for me. Overall, the food was excellent. The other dishes, from what I've been told, were also very very delicious. I wish I did try the fry bread but I got full with the two sides and my tostada. I would definitely come back again because of the different options that they had. I do like that they have a lot of dishes that are vegetarian friendly. Love it here, I need to go back already!

Rice fritters.
David S.

After finding an indigenous food restaurant via a friend's recommendation, I'm happy to say I made a trek here. There's a lot of things on the menu that could be challenging and a few more approachable options. But you do get a selection of new flavors and cooking that you're just not going to find elsewhere. From bison tacos to fry bread, it's all just a really great and fresh flavor waiting to be had. Don't miss the hibiscus tea either.

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Annie W.

A small group of us came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and we each ordered something different. We had the Kickapoo chili with fry bread, a bison fry bread taco, the steak and fries, a salmon tostada, the Three Sisters Veggie Bowl, and the wild mushroom and pumpkin seed mole. Of course we had to try each others' dishes to taste everything; is this a female trait or do males do it, too? We oohed and aahed at each dish, but I could've used a bit of salt on a couple of them. The mushroom and pumpkin mole was especially delicious and the Three Sisters Veggie bowl was the most colorful. The fry bread was very good and great for sopping up a lot of the sauces. My dish was the salmon tostada. It was really good, but the sweet potato definitely took front stage and the salmon had a very minor role in the dish; in fact, there was so little salmon that it wouldn't have mattered much if it wasn't included. We all shared the blue corn mush that they listed as part of their "sweets". Truthfully, I would've been happier having it at breakfast than as a dessert; it just gave me a craving for something that was more of a dessert in my mind. In fact, one person immediately went and got some beignets at another shop when we were done at Wahpepah's Kitchen. The venue was very clean and beautiful with the mural and painted columns. Lots of things to keep your eyes occupied while there. I believe they had regular chairs at tables, too, but we sat at a table with benches on either side. The table was a bit wobbly, so we kept sloshing our water and drinks when someone would accidentally hit the table. Everything was good enough that I definitely wouldn't balk at returning. Very unique and definitely worth a try.

Aka Y.

Wow felt like I had big meal at home so cozy and food tasted so fresh and wholesome so impressed will definitely come back here again! Highly recommend! Ordered buffalo stew with fried bread and dear meat skewers so yummy.

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Ask the Community - Wahpepah’s Kitchen

How busy is it at noon on a Saturday? I do not want to put a credit card down for a reservation and wondering if walking in is doable without a long wait.

I would imagine it depends on how many in your group. When I was there last month, you could've gotten a table if you just walked in with a small party. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible? Are the tables outside accessible for a wheelchair?

Yes, the restaurant is wheel chair accessible inside and out.

Do they have parking, s as bd delivery/curbside pickup?

no delivery or takeout but they do catering

Hi. Any dishes good for those with a vegan diet?

They have several vegan options, which are marked with a "V" on their menu on their website.

I understood Wahpepah's Kitchen would be specializing in Native American cuisine. This site indicates, "Salad, New Mexican Cuisine, Game Meat." Please clarify. Thank you.?

Check their site at https://wahpepahskitchen.com/. Proprietor (Crystal) is Native, and part of the restaurant's mission is to support and educate about Native issues and practices, including of course about food.

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