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

The White Oak Tavern

4.5
4.5
612 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 680-8974
  • Website
    http://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Greg Mason
  • Location
    10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    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 AM - 3:00 PM
    Enjoy Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails EVERYDAY till 3pm.

    Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails Photo

  • Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 8:00 PM - 10:45 PM
    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

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What 612 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak Tavern offers a vibrant dining experience with a variety of delicious dishes and an extensive beer selection. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "great atmosphere," often highlighting the dog-friendly patio and live music. While some guests note occasional noise, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.

612 Reviews

  1. Justin

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The chef needs to relax and on making things unique. There was something random mixed in the ketchup, ranch and all the foods. I got a chicken cheese steak and the garlic aloi was running out of it, half the fries were burnt, I was hoping dessert would make up for the subpar food and ordered the most disgusting peanut butter pie I've ever tasted. The wait staff I dealt with wasn't much better zero check ins had to get the bus boy to get us refills.

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  2. Amy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service - Friendly and attentive staff. Delicious food. Not super crowded when we were there which is why I selected quiet, I have been there when live music was playing and it was too loud for me, but this trip was excellent.

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  3. Ed

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time. Will return most likely,, but drink cost was excessive.

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  4. Catherine

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Having the softball girls there with Santa was so nice. They were great with the little ones. Santa was terrific. Our service was extraordinary. Our Waitress, Elly was amazing!

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  5. PatsyK

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food. Service tonight was a little spotty.

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  6. frank

    Baltimore

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday Brunch was awesome! The food, drink, service and even the live jazz music was great. We will definitely return. The only "nit-picky" thing I would suggest- we had a table by the windows and the sun was blinding for half of our party. Maybe add some blinds as an option for those sitting next to windows??? Like I said, "nit-picky".

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  7. Micki

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at the Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! The music was perfect in terms of volume...the food was outstanding and our server was truly delightful! Highly recommend!

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  8. Myron

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It's a little drafty at tables due to the door usage during this time of year!

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  9. Tim

    VIP

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    $65 for a brunch that consisted of what could be had at a hotel free breakfast. Not even Las Vegas gouges their customers in this manner.

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  10. Lisa

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Adam was great! We loved the dry rub wings! My burger was cooked perfect! The butternut squash and apples were tasty. My husband had the Turkey Rachel with fries. But we’re really good.

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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 612 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The White Oak Tavern

10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ellicott City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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