Gruner Veltliner
Stefan pratsch, niederosterreich-austria, 2015 gl/500ml
Vino Rosato
Piemontese varietal blend, cantine darnilano, piemonte,2017gl/500ml
Monsant
(Mostly garncha), josep grau "i"efecte volador",2012
"Patelin De Tablas Rouge"
Red rhone varietal blend, tablas creek vineyard, paso robles,2017
No. Coast "Scrimshaw" Pilsner Style
Faction Brewing Co. "Summer" Ipa
Ahi Tuna Confit
White bean puree, piquillo pepper, celery, pickled shallots, salsa verde
Heirloom Tomato & Goat Cheese
Pine nuts-basil pesto, olive oil
Apricot & D' Stefano Burrata
Basil, toasted almonds, saba
Duck Liver Pate
Brandied cherries, chives, sea salt
Seared Ahi Tuna Sald
Mixed greens, yellow wax & blue lake beans, fennel, avocado, corn-sweet pepper relish, calabrain chile vinaigrette
Poached Egg & Bacon Salad
Romaine lettuce, frisee, couscous, radish, scallioin, white truffle oil vinaigrette
Wild Arugula Salad
Comice pears, point reyes blue cheese, candied pecans, watermelon radish, pear vinaigrette
Potato-Bacon Soup
Creme fraiche, chives
Beef Tenderloin Tartare
Shallot, cornichon, worcestershire-tabasco vinaigrette, parmesan crisp
Gulf Shrimp Ceviche
Pico de gallo, avocado, lime, radish, plantain chips
Summer Squash & Padron Pepper Arancini
Mozzarella, pea shoots, lemon-basil aioli
Semolina Crusted Dover Sole
Roasted red pepper puree, creamed corn, spinach, padron peppers, lemon squeeze
Fried Chicken Cutlet
Whipped potatoes, asparagus, pearl onion, garlic, piquillo peppers, thyme-marsala cream sauce
Linguine & Clams
Fennel sausage, fresno chiles, creme fraiche, lemon juice, spring onions
Balls & Polenta
Niman ranch beef-pork meatballs,parmesan polenta
Almond Chocolate Torte
Cherry compote, vanilla whipped cream
The Ice Cream Sandwich
Honey-roasted plum ice cream between two snickerdoodle cookies
Dulce De Tres Leches Cake
Blueberry compote, dulce de leche frosting
Tucked along College Avenue in Oakland, Wood Tavern draws you in with the kind of menu that feels both thoughtful and effortless. The Wood Tavern Menu reads like a love letter to seasonal ingredients, blending rustic comfort with a polished edge. You’ll spot wood-grilled meats, fresh seafood, and vibrant salads that actually feel exciting rather than predictable.
What makes it stand out, though, is how balanced everything feels. One minute you’re tempted by a perfectly roasted chicken with crispy skin, and the next you’re eyeing a delicate pasta layered with bright herbs and just the right hit of richness. Even the starters have personality-simple in concept, yet packed with flavor. And then there are the sides, the sauces, the little details that make each dish feel considered without being fussy.
It’s the kind of menu you can explore slowly, whether you’re settling in for a relaxed dinner or just stopping by to see what’s cooking tonight.