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Burdell

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$50 and over
Soul food
4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

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2 people
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8:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • Location
    4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    46th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Macarthur BART station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Family Dinner Menu

    $90.00 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 $90 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

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For groups of 9-15, 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 297 people are saying

Burdell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • East Bay

    Innovative

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Burdell offers a unique dining experience with a "wonderfully seasonal deliciousness" and a "homey and nice" atmosphere. Guests rave about "excellent service," exceptional soul food, and a "great playlist." While some found service slow, others highlight the "amazing cornbread" and dishes that "transport you to NOLA." A must-visit for soul food lovers.
297 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn't live up to the hype... Wanted to like it but left unimpressed, the food was solid but no real standout dishes worth writing home about. Service was mediocre at best.

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  2. Alex VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The best food. Absolutely delicious. I keep coming back.

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  3. Erika

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must try!! Don’t sleep on this place. In love from the moment we walked in, to the moment we left. So much flavor that will blow your socks off.

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  4. Alexandra VIP

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner at Burdell. It was a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The service was attentive, warm and friendly. The chef even delivered our boiled peanuts to us! The food was fresh and delicious - i loved the crispy mushrooms. I have been wanting to go to Burdell for a few years, and I was not disappointed. We will definitely be returning!

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  5. Lynna

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was warm and attentive, and our meal was outstanding, as always.

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  6. Gary

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding food and vibe. Cant wait to go back

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  7. Gwendolyn

    Tahoe5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an 8:30 reservation and were seated about 8:45. The food was excellent, but I didn’t like that there was a half hour wait between courses. The noise level was extremely loud, between the loud (but nice) music and the patron chatter going on, I couldn’t hear to carry on a conversation with others in my party to pass the time while we waited for food. We wanted to order dessert, but the wait staff took so long to come back (about a half hour after clearing the table and bringing the dessert menu) we gave up because it was already 11pm..and asked for the check from the next person whose attention we could attract. The food was fantastic, the hopping John was the best I’d ever tasted, and I’d make trip to Berkeley just for another serving. I hope your restaurant was just short staffed at that time and that I would not have the same wait should I return for another dinner.

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  8. Simron

    Tahoe2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Wanted to love this place but they have some kinks to work out. Service was unbelievably slow. Drinks took 30 mins to come out. 30 mins between every item to come out. Just took way too long and was exhausting. And a 20% service fee on top of that, even though we’re only a table of 2. For parties I understand but I did not want to tip 20% for the service I received. Food was okay. Overpriced. Chicken was overcooked.

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  9. lindsey

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and food were good but service was very slow

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  10. Ifen VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food—every bite was so familiar, yet so unique. The flavors were so.darn.good. Who knew boiled peanuts could be so delicious? I wanted to lick the bowl.

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Burdell is rated 4.3 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Burdell

4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    46th Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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