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Monk's Kettle, Oakland, CA

Monk's Kettle

4.7
4.7
28 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

28 Reviews
  1. M

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool place great beer selection, cool beats, a little expensive for a hamburger, but I had their chicken sandwich, which was just okay good fries though, but next time will go ahead and try the burger, oh and they have a pretty live patio seats about 35.

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  2. Tarah

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to have Monk's Kettle on our side of the bay! Service was absolutely excellent, vibes were good and we will def be back. This location feels a lot more family friendly than the SF spot, which might be your vibe, or maybe not. Lots of kids around, but when we were there they were all pretty chill. I think all of Rockridge is incredibly stoked to have MK here, because it can be hard to get in if you are aiming for prime time or the weekend. I recommend getting a reservation, at least until the hype wears off. It might not though. This is probably one of the coolest places in the neighborhood. We ordered the burger (which was cooked perfectly) and the chicken sando which was also super tasty. Both of us got the kale salad as a side and it had a nice variety of veggies, great flavor and wasn't over-dressed. Sometimes side salads are kind of depressing, but not this one :). Welcome to the neighborhood!
    Monk's KettleResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for so many kind words Tarah! We're thrilled to be in Oakland and doing our best to be THE neighborhood spot (which of course means making sure all the parents and kiddos have a place to go too!). And we're incredibly happy to hear that the vibe, service, food and drink were all top notch. That's the standard we set for ourselves, and we'll keep doing all we can to maintain it. Hope to see you again soon!

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  3. John

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely cosy local eatery. Burger and steak frites were delicious. Good beer list. Easy. Casual. Fun.
    Monk's KettleResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much John! Hitting the right vibe and feel for the space was hugely important to us, so its great to hear it comes off that way to you! And of course we'll keep doing our best to serve amazing food and drink. Hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Cynthia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with fabulous neighborhood feel. The food was wonderful, the beer selection great, and the surface top notch. We sat on the patio on its opening day. It was warm and cozy and surprisingly quiet given the number of people that were there. Really looking forward to going again.
    Monk's KettleResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks Cynthia for such a glowing review! We're thrilled with what we're offering to the neighborhood, and hope to only continue to improve it. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Ken

    San Francisco

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, off the charts beer, wonderful service and ambiance, go while you can still get in.
    Monk's KettleResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much for the kind words Ken! Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Reviewer

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, drinks, and really friendly staff. Always a great experience!

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  7. GR22

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and drink. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Love this place.

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  8. Valerie

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked a table but decided it would be fun to sit at the bar. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. We shared ahi tuna burger and fries, but the fries were a little cold. Wish they had a full bar. That being said, we loved the energy and staff.

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  9. DavidH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monks Kettle consistently delivers great food, service and beer. Always on my list of spots to hit while in the city. See you again soon

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  10. Eric

    San Francisco

    270 reviews

    4.0

    270 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed Monk's Kettle. I would describe it as elevated bar food. Vibe is good and service was attentive. My only complaint is the booth seats are pretty uncomfortable! Get chairs if you can. I would gladly go back.

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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 4.7 stars by 28 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 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monk's Kettle

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
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