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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
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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

Experiences

  • Family Dinner Menu

    US$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

    US$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.

  • Private Events

    Multiple dates available
    Parties of 10-20 for dinner, please visit our website and post an inquiry using the link at the bottom of the page for private event details, availability, and pricing. We look forward to hosting your special event!
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Menu

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What 149 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.

149 Reviews

  1. So Young

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Kimberly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Felt like home for a Sunday brunch. The vibe is super chill and I love that they encourage you to keep your phone off the table and be present to enjoy good food with good people. Flavors are on point with the chicken & waffle, biscuits and gravy, croquettes, and donut holes. Fried items (chicken, croquettes, donuts) had the perfect texture, were light and not greasy. Portion size is just right to leave you full. Quality food made with love. Staff is attentive and friendly. Looking forward to trying dinner items very soon.

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  3. Bruce

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I have had in a long time. Highly original southern food. Authentic but with the skill of a fine French restaurant.

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  4. Peter

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. The food, the staff and the wine list are all top notch.

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  5. Beth

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant. Every aspect of every dish was well thought out and well-executed. Dishes like Hoppin’ John and braised collards - even butter! - that are usually tossed off as second-thought sides are at Burdell raised to extreme deliciousness. Also don’t miss: smoked hog jowl, hush puppies, cornbread, boiled peanuts, cabbage and potato salad (in a homemade ranch dressing bursting with fresh dill, tarragon, and lemon; so fresh!!). Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Brian

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was for the most part very good. We especially liked the beans and rice dish and the Petrale sole with green tomatoes. Service was excellent. The $75 price fixe is the way to go. On the negative side the hush puppies were disappointing. The wine list was very expensive, so we had beer instead, which was a better match anyway. I noticed the wine pours per glass were not generous.

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and you can easily have a conversation without yelling. Enjoyed our time.

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  8. Morgan

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    food was good, albeit a bit rich! Service was outstanding.

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  9. Karna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good, but the portions are small and the prices are high. We didn't order enough as we were told the plates were family style. The portion size on the mains was barely enough for one person with a small appetite. The restaurant could use some soundproofing as it is so loud that is difficult to have a conversation or communicate with the servers.

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  10. Andrew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unique and delicious. Overall, incredible experience.

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FAQs

Burdell is rated 4.5 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Burdell

4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    46th Street
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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