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Dining Room - Burdell, Oakland, CA
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Burdell

$50 and over
Soul food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood 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.

Why they're an Icon

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 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Burdell New Year's Eve 2024

    $112.45 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 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

    $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.

  • Family Brunch Menu

    $93.71 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For groups of 9-19, we offer a market-driven, multicourse Family Brunch Menu for $85 per person (excluding taxes and 20% service charge). The three-course, family-style, Chef's pick meal includes a starter, main, and dessert, with menu offerings tailored to dietary restrictions (substitutions not allowed, not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated). Please inform us of any dietary needs when booking your reservation. We charge a cancellation fee of $85 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 and healthcare.

Menu

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What 157 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

158 Reviews

  1. Glenn

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was spectacular, but they had run out of the menu item I wanted, the serving of red wine was small and too cold to taste. The restaurant is still quite new and I hope they can improve their service to match the quality of their food.

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  2. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    135 reviews

    4.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was both friendly and professional. Food was good but not as excellent as other visits. At end of evening and middle of holidays, perhaps chef was a little fatigued.

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  3. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is exceptional. I would have given it five stars, but the flickering lighting detracted from the experience. BBQ Shrimp was like you were in New Orleans, so Yummy. The black cod was amazing. The greens had the right amount of vinegar to heat and were very flavorful. My cousin and I had never tried goose, so we ordered it. While it was good, it was our least favorite. However, the pot pie that came with it was excellent. The cocktails and wine were great. I would go back again.

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  4. Brett

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was super slow for the main course…over 30 minutes between courses. Ended up leaving before desert because pace of meal slowed so much. Not the best experience.

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  5. Renée

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very unwelcoming, both atmosphere and personnel. If this is what the chef remembers from growing up going to his grandma’s house I feel sorry for him. Entire party had to be there to be seated which I usually understand but they had required a credit card for the reservation and were going to charge $20 per no show anyway so they weren’t going to lose anything by letting me sit at that four top alone while waiting. When party was all there hostess was nowhere to be found. Upon asking someone walking by were told our table was being set up. Finally were being led to the table that had been set up and when we got there another employee said it was actually for another party that had just arrived. We were then placed at two two-tops that still had to be pushed together and get setups. Food was decent but nothing close to the prices. One of our party received the wrong order and had to wait for the correct order for a bit since it wasn’t just a wrong delivery it hadn’t been ordered. All in all a disappointment from a restaurant Food and a Wine crowned Best New Restaurant of 2024.

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  6. ShariqY

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fried cauliflower and broccoli are platonic dishes - fresh and tasty As are the Black Cod, Livers and waffles and Tokyo turnips

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  7. Gerald

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service was very attentive and outstanding with immediate acknowledgment and greeting when we arrived.

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  8. elena

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very homey place (where Aunt Mary’s used to be)with warm skillful service. The food is great. We had the family meal for the table ($75 per person). It was fried petrale sole with lots of accompanying side dishes. First course was boiled peanuts in a delicious sauce. Peanuts were soft and yummy. The dessert was amazing. They called it a panna cotta but it was more custardy and topped with a few pomagrant seeds and a tiny amount pomegranate granita. It was very good and we ate it all even though we were very full.

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  9. Adam

    VIP

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  10. So Young

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    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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FAQs

Burdell is rated 4.5 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Burdell

4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Additional information

  • Cross street
    46th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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
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