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Burdell

Name: Burdell
Address: 4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, 94609
Telephone: (510) 239-9287
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

$50 and over

Soul food

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.

Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality.

The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

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Executive chef: Geoff Davis

From the OpenTable editors: Fine dining vet and James Beard finalist Geoff Davis returns to his roots with this totally fresh take on California soul food. Expect iconic dishes like barbecue shrimp and boiled peanuts alongside heirloom tomato salads and slow-simmered collards. The retro design and vintage plates make every meal here feel like Sunday supper with family—no wonder Food & Wine named Burdell its 2024 restaurant of the year.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Soul food, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
Phone number
(510) 239-9287
Website
https://www.burdelloakland.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Area
Oakland
Cross Street
46th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Macarthur BART station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Holiday Goose Dinner
US$104.74 per person
22 Dec 2024 only
Join us for a festive holiday goose dinner! Celebrate the season by indulging in a succulent roasted goose with all the classic trimmings and holiday cheer featured on our Family Dinner menu for one night only. On the menu: Snack Aged Cheddar Gougeres Salad Chicory Salad with Crispy Squash, Apples & Mustard Vinaigrette Supper Sorghum Glazed Goose Breast, Cooked over the Fire Sides Leg Pot Pie with Root Vegetables Creamed Greens with Goose Cracklin’ Sweet Thing Sticky Toffee Pudding with Buttermilk Custard
Burdell New Year's Eve 2024
US$112.45 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
For New Year's Eve, we're doing a special Family Dinner menu for the occasion, featuring our much beloved (and crowd-favorite) Buttermilk Fried Chicken. On the menu: Snacks Deviled Eggs Potato Chips with Sour Cream and Scallion Dip Salad Winter Citrus, Radishes, Arugula, Olive oil Main Course Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sides Sweet potato Waffle Savoy Cabbage Salad Sweet Thing Ice Cream Sandwiches Each dinner ticket includes tax & service. An a la carte menu of supplemental items will be available to make your dinner a bigger feast! There is a strict 90-minute dining time for all party sizes to be able to accommodate everyone. We hope to see you then!
Family Dinner Menu
US$82.69 per person
Multiple dates available
For parties of 7-9, your group will partake in our market-driven, multicourse Family Dinner Menu, instead of our regular a la carte menu. The price per person varies depending on what's on the menu for the week. Menu substitutions to this menu are politely declined. Kindly include any dietary restrictions on your reservation when booking so we can prepare appropriately for your visit (not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated). We do charge a cancellation fee person of $75 per person for no-shows and late cancellations as we hold the physical space in our small restaurant in anticipation of your larger party. As with everything, we charge a 20% service charge that supports livable wages for all staff as well as healthcare.

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Burdell offers a nostalgic dining experience with a charming 1970s vibe. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "outstanding flavors," with the fried chicken, cornbread, and pork chops being particular highlights. The ambiance is welcoming and reminiscent of a family gathering, making it a beloved spot for brunch and dinner. However, some reviews note service inconsistencies, but the overall experience remains highly praised.

150 Reviews

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Adam
VIP
San Francisco
68 reviews
3.0
68 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant has a nice feel, the server was very good and very nice, the food is good, everything tasted good, the rice that comes with the duck is outrageously good.
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So Young
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service. Found the food to be very salty and acidic. Quite expensive for the amount of food. Beautiful dining room - felt like being in someone’s home.
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Kimberly
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Felt like home for a Sunday brunch. The vibe is super chill and I love that they encourage you to keep your phone off the table and be present to enjoy good food with good people. Flavors are on point with the chicken & waffle, biscuits and gravy, croquettes, and donut holes. Fried items (chicken, croquettes, donuts) had the perfect texture, were light and not greasy. Portion size is just right to leave you full. Quality food made with love. Staff is attentive and friendly. Looking forward to trying dinner items very soon.
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Bruce
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal I have had in a long time. Highly original southern food. Authentic but with the skill of a fine French restaurant.
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Peter
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. The food, the staff and the wine list are all top notch.
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Beth
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite restaurant. Every aspect of every dish was well thought out and well-executed. Dishes like Hoppin’ John and braised collards - even butter! - that are usually tossed off as second-thought sides are at Burdell raised to extreme deliciousness. Also don’t miss: smoked hog jowl, hush puppies, cornbread, boiled peanuts, cabbage and potato salad (in a homemade ranch dressing bursting with fresh dill, tarragon, and lemon; so fresh!!). Can’t wait to go back.
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Brian
San Francisco
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was for the most part very good. We especially liked the beans and rice dish and the Petrale sole with green tomatoes. Service was excellent. The $75 price fixe is the way to go. On the negative side the hush puppies were disappointing. The wine list was very expensive, so we had beer instead, which was a better match anyway. I noticed the wine pours per glass were not generous.
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Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and you can easily have a conversation without yelling. Enjoyed our time.
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Morgan
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
food was good, albeit a bit rich! Service was outstanding.
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Karna
VIP
San Francisco
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is very good, but the portions are small and the prices are high. We didn't order enough as we were told the plates were family style. The portion size on the mains was barely enough for one person with a small appetite. The restaurant could use some soundproofing as it is so loud that is difficult to have a conversation or communicate with the servers.
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FAQs

Burdell is rated 4.5 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Additional information

Cross Street
46th Street
Area
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Soul food, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Macarthur BART station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.burdelloakland.com/
Phone number
(510) 239-9287

Burdell

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Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Goose Dinner

Burdell New Year's Eve 2024

Family Dinner Menu

Menu

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Burdell currently accepting bookings?

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