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Beer & Burger - The White Oak Tavern, Ellicott City, MD

The White Oak Tavern

4.5
4.5
634 Reviews
$30 and under
American
10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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2 people
21:30
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
The White Oak Tavern is a family-owned business, operated by a brother & sister that are Ellicott City locals. The menu includes seasonal scratch made items, sustainable meats & produce from local farms and purveyors. The White Oak Burger is a community favorite and has been recognized as the best burger in Howard County for several years. The outdoor patio is dog friendly with a special dog menu. The bar has 42 rotating craft beers with a wide selection of styles with a free-to-join mug club. This includes a specialty cocktail menu with different seasonal ingredients along with a fresh mocktail menu. The Tavern offers brunch seven days a week with bottomless brunch cocktails and Sunday jazz brunch from 11am-2pm. On Friday & Saturday local musicians perform from 8-11pm. White Oak is located in Enchanted Forest Shopping Center in Ellicott City. Make sure to stop by & try the award-winning burger, draft beers and see what the makes The Tavern unique. Cheers!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (410) 680-8974
  • Website
    http://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Mason
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
  • Area
    Ellicott City
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy live jazz music every Sunday 11am - 2pm. Serving our Brunch menu & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails till 3pm. Reservations Suggested.
    Jazz Brunch photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour is the BEST Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00
    Happy Hour is available everywhere: Bar, Dining Room & Patio Rail Drinks | vodka, rum, gin, tequila, bourbon | - 5 Slushies | orange creamsicle | frosé | - 5 Wine | cabernet, chardonnay, pinot grigio |- 1 Off $1 Off All Drafts $3 Off Beer Flights 25% Off Select Small Plates: | Firecracker Shrimp | Asiago Bacon Dip | Chicken Pesto Mac-n-Cheese | Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries |

    Happy Hour is the BEST Hour! photo

  • Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 11:30 - 15:00
    Enjoy Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails EVERYDAY till 3pm.

    Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails photo

  • Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 20:00 - 21:30
    Enjoy listening to live local artists Friday & Saturday 8pm - 11pm. Visit our website for the band line-up https://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/events

    Live Music photo

Menu

The White Oak Tavern's menu was last updated 2025-03-25.

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What 634 people are saying

The White Oak Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak Tavern shines with its "great food," "friendly service," and "live music." Guests love the "local craft beers" and "seasonally updated menu." The atmosphere is lively, with some noting it can be "very loud." Outdoor seating and a dog-friendly patio add charm. A must-visit for brunch lovers!

634 Reviews

  1. Maria VIP

    Baltimore41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    6 of us for dinner on Friday night. Beef burgers are still excellent, black bean burger was ok. Pizza was ok, gluten free but crust was thinner than a cracker and not quite what expected. We were in at a tablein the back corner near windowsbut the noise level was louder than expected.
    The White Oak TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Maria, Thank you for joining us for dinner service. I am glad the burgers were excellent. The black bean burger seems to be a big hit as well. The pizza is new to our spring menu. Most cauliflower crust pizzas are thin crust. Thank you for giving it a try. Friday and Saturday night are our two busiest nights so sometimes the volume can be a bit louder than usual. Hope to see you again soon. Juan Lowman General Manager

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  2. Susan

    Baltimore4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and we were not rushed but it was very loud between the band and a table of other guests who had been there quite a while. They were shouting and making a lot of noise. Maybe taking advantage of the bottomless drinks.
    The White Oak TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Susan, Glad you enjoyed your food. We hope to see you again soon. Juan Lowman General Manager

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  3. Joel VIP

    Baltimore108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come for the great menu and friendly service, stay for the live music!
    The White Oak TavernResponded 5 days ago
    Thank You Joel. Our live music program is great, I am really happy you stuck around for it. Juan Lowman General Manager

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  4. Dawn

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Jazz Brunch!! Our server was courteous and wonderful. Such a nice gesture to offer me a free dessert or appetizer my next trip since they were out of red peppers?!?!
    The White Oak TavernResponded on 3 March 2025
    Dawn, We are always happy to accommodate. Thanks for stopping by. See you next time. Juan Lowman General Manager

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  5. Neal

    Baltimore83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service. Good food what else can you say. Juan came around and chatted..
    The White Oak TavernResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thanks Neal, Great to see you! looking forward to your next visit Juan Lowman General Manager

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  6. Rosalind VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok. They put salt on my eggs, and bacon was sweet. This should be indicated on the menu as I have salt and sugar restrictions.
    The White Oak TavernResponded on 18 February 2025
    Rosalind, I apologize for the miscommunication. Most items are seasoned with Salt and Pepper. I would always advise your server or bartender of any dietary restriction or allergy before ordering so that we may be aware and accommodate accordingly. We are always happy to modify in these situations. Thank you for reaching out Juan Lowman General Manager

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  7. David VIP

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner with nice jazz music playing! Service and food were both great!
    The White Oak TavernResponded on 18 February 2025
    Thank You David, We are glad you enjoyed your visit.

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  8. David VIP

    Baltimore36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was awesome. She was attentive and very nice. The home made soup was delicious! We had chili and cream of mushroom soup. The atmosphere was warm and the background live music excellent!
    The White Oak TavernResponded on 18 February 2025
    Thank You, we love a good shout out to our staff. The soups are a big hit this menu. hope to see you soon. Juan Lowman General Manager

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  9. Adam VIP

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was awesome! A+++++ Service. Food. Atmosphere.Etc
    The White Oak TavernResponded on 11 February 2025
    Adam, We appreciate the kind review. We love to hear great feedback. Thank you so much Juan Lowman General Manager

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  10. John VIP

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, wonderful service, and a tap list that has something for everyone.

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FAQs

The White Oak Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 680-8974.

The White Oak Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

The White Oak Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The White Oak Tavern

10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Additional information

  • Area
    Ellicott City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Mason
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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