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

The White Oak Tavern

4.5
4.5
620 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
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
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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

  • Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 20:00 - 22:45
    Enjoy listening to live local artists Friday & Saturday 8pm - 11pm. Visit our website for the band line-up https://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/events

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  • Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 11:30 - 15:00
    Enjoy Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails EVERYDAY till 3pm.

    Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails photo

  • Happy Hour is the BEST Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00
    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

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What 620 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak Tavern offers an inviting atmosphere with a diverse menu and attentive service. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "excellent brunch," highlighting the "great food variety" and "best burgers in area." The tavern's live music and outdoor seating add to its charm, making it a "must go" destination.

620 Reviews

  1. Kenneth

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is pretty bad, but it has the odd distinction of thinking it’s good. The beet small plate was good. Pot stickers, “house made” ketchup, and burger were bad. Service was not great.

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  2. Neal

    VIP

    Baltimore

    77 reviews

    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated promptly for 6:30 PM reserv. Waiter, Scott was good (didn't see him for 10-15 mins +, tho during meal). Ordered beef stroganoff and hunter stew. Place busy but not slammed. Noisy with people talking over one another. The issue was waiting on our entrees during 10-15 min of no waiter, another guy showed up with the plates. Hunter stew lukewarm...beef stroganoff cold. Drinks were tasty... dessert pretty good.

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  3. Babette

    VIP

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there for an early lunch and loved that they served breakfast until 2 o’clock! I had the French toast, which was very good and the bacon, which was amazing! I would definitely go back again!

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  4. Ed

    VIP

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Service was good. Overall positive experience.

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  5. Frank

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going here. Food was great. Service was great. Happy to return sometime.

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  6. Tyler

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They rotate the menu often and I have been here several times no and I have tried something new every time and it's also great. They also have a lot to offer for gluten free options, even fried food which can be hard to find.

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  7. Sheri

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service start to finish and excellent brunch

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  8. mark

    Baltimore

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food that is expertly prepared and a great value.

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  9. Justin

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Amy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

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 620 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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