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

The White Oak Tavern

4.6
4.6
601 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for happy hour
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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    Live Music photo

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What 601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "great food & great service" and a charming outdoor patio. Known for its "live music" and "dog-friendly" atmosphere, it's perfect for families and friends. The diverse menu, featuring delicious burgers and salads, is complemented by an impressive beer selection.

601 Reviews

  1. Maison

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at white oak, good food, drink selections. Was our first night to see a band, they sounded great!
    The White Oak TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Maison, Thanks for coming in, we are glad you enjoyed yourself.

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  2. Scott

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around especially the band, which is why we can in.
    The White Oak TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Scott, Thanks for coming in and supporting local music and The White Oak Tavern

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  3. Paul

    Baltimore

    132 reviews

    4.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined here on a Wednesday night and being unusually warm, we sat outside. My Curried Cauliflower Bowl with chicken was delicious and my wife enjoyed it her Pumpkin Bisque and Caesar Salad. Our server was very friendly and attentive. A very enjoyable night and dining experience. Lots of free parking.
    The White Oak TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Paul, Thank you for the kind review, we are glad you enjoyed everything.

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  4. Burger

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite local restaurant. Great service, great food variety, best burgers in area, lots of great beers on tap
    The White Oak TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Thank You Burger, We appreciate you business and hope to see you soon.

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  5. Karen

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & great service. We get to the area a couple of times each year. This restaurant is now on the “must go” list. We will be back.

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  6. Mary

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a girls night dinner there, well a Sunday afternoon. Our server was fantastic. My only issue is the volume of the televisions. I understand the ravens were on, but whenever I am there, it’s impossible to have a conversation without speaking very loudly, whether it is a Sunday brunch and your musicians are way too loud or this particular time with the TVs being way too loud. However, we enjoy it every time we come and we will return. 

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  7. Libby

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor dining was quiet and beautiful as was the evening and food

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  8. Mark

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday lunch 12:30pm. Quite crowd and had a booth. Wonderfully surprised by the meal. Not your “typical” bar food. Had the BLAT - Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato. Came with fries. Bacon was extra lean and perfectly cooked. Avocado was flavorful and the fries were crispy yet soft on the inside = perfect. James was the server and he was excellent. Will revisit.

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  9. Michael

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not much to say. We were visiting from out of town. Took 1 hour for soup, salad, and tacos to arrive. Food was ok but overpriced.
    The White Oak TavernResponded on 22 September 2024
    Hi Michael, All of our menu items are made by hand, from scratch using the best ingredients and our prices reflect that. I am sorry that we took awhile to deliver your food. We had a unexpected very busy Saturday night. If you would like to reach out to us, so we can compensate you for the inconvenience and we hope that you give us another try when your back in town. Cheers.

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  10. James

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice dining experience outside. The servers were attentive but not obtrusive.

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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 4.6 stars by 601 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 booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 9 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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