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Wence's Restaurant, Pleasant Hill, CA

Wence's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1339 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 34 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Wence’s Oyster Bar & Grill: Nestled in Pleasant Hill, Wence’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant renowned for its diverse menu featuring seafood, steak, pastas, and more. Our standout oyster bar is a favorite among guests, offering a fresh and delightful experience.

Our friendly team is dedicated to providing you with an impeccable dining experience, ensuring every meal is indulgent and memorable. We gladly accept dinner reservations and offer three distinct spaces perfect for hosting private events, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. We look forward to hosting you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 566-8971
  • Website
    https://www.wencesrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gerardo Wence
  • Catering
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.

Menu

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What 1,339 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Bay

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wence's Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," "great food," and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu features a wide variety of "fabulous and tasty" options. The ambiance, especially on the patio, is enjoyable. Although some noise issues exist, patrons frequently express "we will be back" for the overall quality and value.

1,339 Reviews

  1. Gina

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and the service was on point. We shared the scallop appetizer w/ citrus glaze, the beet and arugula salad, seafood grill, and tuna stack. The seafood was cooked to perfection and nothing was overcooked. Service was great. I will definitely recommend to my friends.

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  2. Nick

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Fantastic service! Love Wence’s! Best restaurant in Pleasant Hill.

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  3. Mary

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good,service was great ! Noise level was awful !! Won’t be back until warm weather and can sit outside!! Very disappointing

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  4. Matt

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you have not experienced Wence’s you need to. Great place with good food. My family have been coming here for the last six years and it never disappoints.

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  5. Annette

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience celebrating my husband's 60th birthday. It was just the two of us and they sat us in a quaint table in the corner. It was very nice. Food was amazing as usual.

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  6. Margaret

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was excellent. The french fries were so good and the hamburger was cooked perfectly.

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  7. Nancy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My husnand and I visited Wence's Restuarant for the first time on 12/7. The food was good and definitely a good choice if you like seaford (they have an oyster bar). A good atmosphere. The inside was nice with slightly modern decor which was surprising given the location. The restuarant is located in what appears to be a strip mall type of location. Nonetheless the meal and the service was good.

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  8. Nancy

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It s always a pleasure to eat at Wences. Great service, food and the noise level is low, even inside.

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  9. Jane

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Dinner was delicious, but the noise level was deafening! I felt like I was eating in a playpen! I usually go there for lunch and sit outside but last night we had dinner inside. It was so noisy. I have no idea how they can fix that, but it was not a pleasant experience. I'll stick to lunch from now on

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  10. Anne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Very good quality seafood. They also have an early bird special menu that is a great value. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Wence's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 566-8971.

Wence's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1339 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wence's Restaurant

1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Patterson Blvd and Oak Park Blvd
  • Area
    Pleasant Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gerardo Wence
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    https://www.wencesrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (925) 566-8971
  • Catering
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
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