Monk's Kettle

4.4

56 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Great for craft beers
Neighborhood gem
Lively

The Monk’s Kettle is a neighborhood tavern in Oakland's Rockridge district offering upscale pub fare and a broad and balanced list of craft beers, ciders, small producer wines and more.

At once a restaurant, a bar, a gathering place. The Monks Kettle is all of these, all the time, to all comers. A place where all are welcome, where the mission is simply to create a place people want to be.

Named the Best Beer Bar in California. Named one of the best Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches in the region.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Californian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(415) 865-9523
Website
https://oakland.monkskettle.com/#
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5484 College Avenue , Oakland, CA 94618
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
College Ave between Lawton and Taft
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Chip Butty Dipper$12.00
Chips & Dip$6.00
pork rinds, guacamole,, tajin
- Add Cutlery$0.00
Hop a Long Fries$10.00
WITH KETCHUP & AIOLI
Monk's Burger (LN)$18.00
6OZ GROUND, STOUT ONION JAM, GRUYERE, LETTUCE, AOILI, BURGER BUN, SERVED W/HOUSE PICKLES AND CHIPS
- BLUE$0.00
- RARE$0.00
- MEDIUM-RARE$0.00
- MEDIUM$0.00
- MEDIUM-WELL$0.00
- WELL$0.00
- SUB IMPOSSIBLE PATTY$0.00
- SUB BLACK BEAN PATTY$0.00
Pickle Jar$7.00
House pickled veg medley, w/house pickled egg (v) * does not contain dairy, gluten or nuts. does contain soy, garlic, and onion.
- Add Pickled Egg$3.50
Pretzel Roll$6.00
fresh baked pretzel, served with beer cheese and grain mustard (v) * contains dairy, gluten and onion * does not contain nuts or soy * can be dairy free and onion free without cheese sauce.
- Add Cutlery$0.00
Pretzel Roll x2$11.00
fresh baked pretzel, served with beer cheese and grain mustard (v) * contains dairy, gluten and onion * does not contain nuts or soy * can be dairy free and onion free without cheese sauce.
- Add Cutlery$0.00
Smash Burger$14.00
3oz ground beef patty, grilled onion, sake pickles, shredded lettuce, aioli, whipped beer cheese, burger bun. served w/house pickles and chips * contains dairy, gluten, garlic and onion * does not contain nuts or soy * can be modified to dairy free with no cheese * can be modified to gluten free with no onion jam and no bun * can be modified to be garlic free with no aioli * can be modified to be onion free with no onion jam
Steak Frites$32.00
10oz pan seared flat iron, cress, capers, shallots & calabrian chili vin, garlic parm frites, house steak sauce, aioli & ketchup
Steak Frites Jr (LN)$15.00
5oz flat iron strips, cooked medium well, with hop salt fries and ranch

Desserts (D)

COOKIE PLATE$9.00
3 seasonal freshly baked cookies

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monk's Kettle delights with "phenomenal food and drink" and an "incredible beer selection." The atmosphere is "relaxed and chill yet lively," with "super fun, helpful and kind servers." Despite some minor criticisms, such as limited menu options, the "service is always friendly, timely, and helpful," ensuring a memorable visit.

56 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I researched menu options on yelp, and I was immediately captivated by a picture of a stunning lamb shank, and knew I had to order it. I was not disappointed, it exceeded my expectations, and tasted even better than it looked. It was a feast, so I had to pass on the appetizers, which was a shame, so next time, I think I’ll just dine on those, as they look incredible
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco3 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food is solid, as is the beer selection. Service needs work, push to turn tables as quick as possible. Hard to enjoy meal and company.
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Todd
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Had lunch at the bar -- Smash burger was ok, not seasoned. Fries were terrible. Whatever Sysco bag they are using needs to GO! Service was meh. Beers are great.
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Paul
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy they opened a place in Oakland! Nice lunch spot - good variety of salads and sandwiches. Excited to stop by for a beer after work.
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Karen
San Francisco21 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best part of our experience was the service and the long list of draft beers. I loved that they brought around a description of the different beers too. Given that the beer is the focus, I understand why the menu choices are rather small. I had a brick chicken sandwich which I thought was bland and I had to request mustard. The best part of the meal was the kale salad that came with a sandwich. I also enjoyed the warm olives and the mushroom toast. The staff and the ambience made this a very enjoyable experience.
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Michael
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our beer and cookie pairing was outstanding. One of the cookies we had was truly life changing. Beer list is always tip top and the service is always friendly, timely, and helpful.
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Rachel VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service at their new spot and delicious food options per usual! Always a good call to go to Monks Kettle for a snack or a meal. Welcoming environment for all!
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Linda VIP
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beer choices are amazing! Wonderful food, too. The chips and guacamole was such a luscious surprise! My lamb shank exuded the most amazing aroma and tasted wonderful, succulent and balanced by a crunchy Greek salad. The cookies!!!!! Our server was attentive and quick. Can't ask for more. We love this place.
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Michael VIP
San Francisco46 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazingly delicious burger and hop fries. Great addition to the Rockridge dining scene!
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Megan
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing. Very knowledgeable, patient, and a joy to have her hospitality.
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FAQs

Monk's Kettle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 865-9523.

Monk's Kettle is rated 4.4 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5484 College Avenue , Oakland, CA 94618

Additional information

Cross street
College Ave between Lawton and Taft
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://oakland.monkskettle.com/#
Phone number
(415) 865-9523

Monk's Kettle

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Late Night Eats

Chip Butty Dipper$12.00

Chips & Dip$6.00

Hop a Long Fries$10.00

Monk's Burger (LN)$18.00

Pickle Jar$7.00

Pretzel Roll$6.00

Pretzel Roll x2$11.00

Smash Burger$14.00

Steak Frites$32.00

Steak Frites Jr (LN)$15.00

Desserts (D)

COOKIE PLATE$9.00

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Monk's Kettle offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Monk's Kettle restaurant rated?

Is Monk's Kettle currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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