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Monk's Kettle, Oakland, CA

Monk's Kettle

4.6 (62)
$30 and under
American
5484 College Avenue , Oakland, CA 94618

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2 people
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10:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Monk’s Kettle is a neighborhood tavern in Oakland's Rockridge district offering upscale pub fare and a broad and balanced list of craft beers, ciders, small producer wines and more.

At once a restaurant, a bar, a gathering place. The Monks Kettle is all of these, all the time, to all comers. A place where all are welcome, where the mission is simply to create a place people want to be.

Named the Best Beer Bar in California. Named one of the best Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches in the region.

For parties of 9 or more, please email Christian@monkskettle.com.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    College Ave between Lawton and Taft
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 62 people are saying

Monk's Kettle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monk's Kettle offers a "delightful" dining experience with "super delicious" food and an "excellent selection of beers." The "outstanding" burgers and fries are a highlight, and the location provides a "romantic ambience" in a "casual setting." Service is "attentive and personal," making it a "great addition" to the neighborhood.
62 Reviews
  1. Jill VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the beer selection! Food menu is small but has great options for a casual dinner out.

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  2. Colleen

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit and will definitely go back. Service was attentive and personal. Food was delicious- great flavors and meat cooked as ordered and tender. Beer and wine only.

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  3. Joyce VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the food was top notch. A great addition to the neighborhood.

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  4. Sandy

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first time at Monks Kettle was very enjoyable! The food was excellent and the portions generous but not huge. The burger was outstanding and the fries hot and crispy. Others in our group tried the ahi Niçoise salad and the steak frites and everyone said they would order their choices again. It was delightful to have such great food in a very casual setting. We will go back!

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  5. Brian VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a long-time fan of Monk's Kettle (in SF), this location does not disappoint. Well-curated beer menu and super delicious food. Burger and fries are outstanding, and so is the moussaka (eggplant). Servers are v knowledgeable about food and beer. Romantic ambience, nicely appointed. A hearty thumbs up!

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  6. Gaius C VIP

    San Francisco63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate out in the back. The menu has probably 18 or so draft beers. Normally I get one, but they happened to have Gulden Carolus in a bottle, and last time I was here I drank the St Bernardus tripel on draft. So I decided to have the Carolus today. The St Bernardus is a great beer, but Carolus is even better (a 99 vs a 97). Waiter was excellent and fixed my order when there was a problem. My wife was very content with the Monk's special burger. I would invite the bar to get more Belgian beers on draft. Here are a few terrific beers to consider: Gulden Carolus quad, Arend tripel (the 100 tripel - best tripel in the world), Kasteel tripel or quad (also 100), Ename, and Brigand beer. So glad this place opened up on College Ave.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I researched menu options on yelp, and I was immediately captivated by a picture of a stunning lamb shank, and knew I had to order it. I was not disappointed, it exceeded my expectations, and tasted even better than it looked. It was a feast, so I had to pass on the appetizers, which was a shame, so next time, I think I’ll just dine on those, as they look incredible

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is solid, as is the beer selection. Service needs work, push to turn tables as quick as possible. Hard to enjoy meal and company.

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  9. Todd

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had lunch at the bar -- Smash burger was ok, not seasoned. Fries were terrible. Whatever Sysco bag they are using needs to GO! Service was meh. Beers are great.

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  10. Paul

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy they opened a place in Oakland! Nice lunch spot - good variety of salads and sandwiches. Excited to stop by for a beer after work.

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FAQs

Monk's Kettle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 865-9523.

Monk's Kettle is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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

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5484 College Avenue , Oakland, CA 94618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College Ave between Lawton and Taft
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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