The Wolf

great experience at the wolf! the service could’ve been better for sure, but such a great atmosphere and dishes. we got the little gem salad not pictured which was divine even the pickiest eater at the table enjoyed it. as for the mains, there was room for improvement in the asparagus risotto and the halibut. the restaurant demographic skews older so maybe that was the reason for the lack of salt. the burger was fantastic and in the running for one of bay areas best burgers for me. the pickles are a bit off putting though. the desserts here are amazing try as many of them as you can. the chocolate mousse was delightful and not too rich and sweet just the perfect bite. the banana caramel cake was also delicious the banana and or coconut wasn’t too overpowering and everything when together very well. would come back if the options for main entrees switched out a little bit.

Popped in for a late lunch and it was delicious. The atmosphere is elevated but not fussy, and it was nice and cozy on a cold afternoon. Comfort foods like popovers, Brussels sprouts and Spanish octopus were all perfectly prepared. The salad was beautiful. Creative cocktails with a few non alcoholic options are also available. Service is polite and efficient. We tend to dine at odd hours so it wasn't crowded when we arrived but it was quite lively by the time we left.

Hidden gem vibe, adorable restaurant tucked ina converted house. The porch was perfect atmosphere and food was genuinely amazing. Seated as a walk in 30 mins before close and servers were attentive and kind🫶

Great staff, delicious food, and beautiful location. The staff was awesome and provided input on the meal and wine selection that was perfect. The food was fresh, nicely plated, and perfectly cooked, with wine to match. The restaurant feels very open-aired, but private, with a relaxing vibe. Little pricey, but you get what you pay for. Recommend for special occasions.

Had a wonderful dinner on the valentine’s eve. Little gem salad was refreshing and appetizing. Risotto was flavorful and had a nice depth to it. Burger and fries were simple yet very tasteful. Seafood stew was simple yet delightful and I could taste every single ingredient’s texture and flavor. My wife and I were very happy. Our server was also very attentive and graceful. Will absolutely come back another time!

Amazing restaurant in the Oakland hills! The Wolf was one of the first restaurants that was recommended to my wife and I when we moved to the East Bay. I can see why… We were sat at the bar and were greeted by the bartender. He went through the menu with us and offered his suggestions on what to order. The menu changes based on what’s in season, but I ordered the risotto and was blown away by how well it was prepped. Flavor wise, it was immaculate! The salads were all great and the oysters were started with were delicious. We are definitely going back and will be a part of our restaurant rotation!

The food preparation and presentation was masterful! The brussel sprouts appetizer was delivered in a balsamic vinegar reduction (with a hint of honey?) and the tasty crusty bits were seared to absolute perfection. The service was first rate, ambiance was lively but not loud, and all of our dishes exceeded our hopes. Will definitely be back!

A little volatile experience. First I had lunch and the dinner. I loved my lunch so much I brought back my wife for a dinner date. Octopus was the highlight of my lunch, but then was served incredibly over-salted at dinner. My lunch burger was a killer, but the duck at dinner was a bit odd. The mushroom, the sauce and the broccolini were SO pungent and strong tasting, the duck was the chaser. It was good but I did not appreciate the combinations. Excellent service. But the outdoor table are always a bit cold

I recently had dinner at The Wolf on Piedmont Avenue, with my aunt and cousins - it had been a long time since we all had the chance to meet up, so it was definitely a celebratory dinner of sorts . The restaurant definitely strikes a good balance between upscale and approachable/relaxed dining. The décor is a very elegant, elevated California style and it was a busy but intimate ambiance. The food was ALL delicious. We started off with the oysters on half shell , house made buttered naan bread & a beautifully composed cheddar and black pepper popover. The short rib sugo rigatoni, which I had for my entree was cooked perfectly; it was tender short rib, and a beautifully subtly flavourful sherry porcini sauce. The cocktails we had were all well-balanced and creative - I recommend the Kiss from a Rose. Overall the service was good and our server was attentive for most of the evening, although there were two big tables and we were told that the kitchen was super busy and our food would take longer than usual. This certainly didn't take from (or ruin) the experience - but it is something to consider if you're in a rush or are tight on time. It's not pushing culinary boundaries per se, but if you're looking for a reliable, elevated neighborhood spot for a date night or small celebration, The Wolf delivers. I'd definitely go back again to try more of the menu.

If I'm curt with you it's because time is a factor. I think fast, I talk fast and I need you guys to act fast if you wanna get out of this. So, pretty please... with sugar on top. Clean the fucking car -- The Wolf, "Pulp Fiction" My car is definitely not clean. And time was not a factor here because last night I thoroughly enjoyed a 3 hour dinner of five with architects and a principal from Equity Residential. What a cool restaurant, with genuine service and outstanding food. And after having dinner at Commis 6 months ago, I can honestly say Piedmont Ave rocks as a Bay Area foodie destination. Everything was excellent: Octopus, Oysters, Duck confit, naan, wagyu steak, veggie polenta, pork chop. Shareable plates and the wine list is interesting with reasonable prices. I brought a Cabernet and we started with a very good Italian white wine off the list. There are other excellent choices as well. Parking is street and felt safe in the evening. Wish I had come to The Wolf sooner. Someone else paid last night but I would happily pay myself to have dinner here. Highly recommended!!!

Horrible restaurant Rude staff - especially the guy responsible for payment Don't waist your money and time Dine somewhere else Very load

Love, love, love! The Wolf is the perfect spot to celebrate a milestone, or if you're looking for an intimate environment. I came with my partner to celebrate our 3 year anniversary and we sat on the patio; the windows are sliding panes depending on the temperature but they also have outdoor heaters on the ceiling. For appetizers, we had the Spanish octopus which was cooked perfectly with a light char topped on a bed of crispy chickpeas and a yogurt sauce. We also had the duck liver pate toast which I don't think it's for me, but I know it's a fan favorite. My partner had the burger which he raved about. I stole a few pieces of his fries with their house made aioli which was so yummy. I had the Manila clam spaghetti and the pasta was cooked Al dente and the sauce was extremely flavorful. Afterwards, we opted out of dessert because we were too full but our server surprised us with a small dessert which was extremely rich and delicious. It was such a sweet gesture, we can't wait to come back!

Such a great experience and food! The place is beautiful and very clean. The staff is exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable about their food. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner.

The Wolf: Drinks: fantastic chard and mixed cocktail (5/5) Food: pate toast, umami bucatini, smoked steelhead salad, fries, cod sando (5/5) Service: Dan = awesomely attentive (5/5). Ambience: new bay with an homage to old bay leanings (5/5) Went with friends everyone enjoyed everything very much. I struggle to see how people review Wolf as a four star restaurant, and not a 4 1/2 star restaurant here on Yelp. A Great epicurean experience: accessible, friendly, stellar food with good consistency (quality and presentation) across multiple offerings (both food and beverages). Head on over, Wolf does not disappoint!

It was a party of 3 for dinner at The Wolf. Birthday season is in full effect. The honoree chose this restaurant and a good choice I will add It is always great eating great food and celebrating each other. There was a great mix of food ordered. I always order the burger if there's one on the menu. The birthday girl ordered the seafood stew and we had appetizers and wonderful drinks. The service and server were on point. Dessert was a scrumptious homemade ice cream sandwich. Amazing way to end the night.

Just went back to try it again. Food and atmosphere were amazing. Went with a group and it was family style and all items were delicious. One person was vegetarian and the chef made an entirely separate plate for the individual. Will go back

The Sakura pork chop Milanese is a giant piece of meat pounded flat and served katsu style. Delicious sauce on top with carrots and arugula. We also got fries for the table. Fresh cut. Delicious meal!

7.12.2024 - Not quite what I expected. It's always hard to get reservations at this spot so this time, I decided to walk-in with my girls. Friendly hostess who took our name and number down was probably the only genuine and professional service that we've received. Waited about 30 min for 3 bar seatings to open up. Forget the name of our server/bartender, apparently, she was "new" and she had some long red nails, which I found it to be pretty unprofessional. Also, her service seemed really off. Let me elaborate. First issue: From getting our waters to drinks, it took a while. Second issue: Requested extra bread, but didn't get it until our meals were served. Third issue: My gf asked for her thoughts on two dishes, but her food pitch was very....basic. After deciding on getting the Duck Confit, our server repeated her order and somehow thought it she ordered Foie Gras. Of course, my gf corrected the order. When our entree's were served, instead of Duck Confit, it was Foie Gras. Once the food runner dropped off the plate, we immediately told him, "we ordered the Duck Confit." He took it away, looking annoyed, and without any apology or acknowledgment that it was a mistake. Fourth issue: The Duck Confit was extremely salty. At this point, my poor gf was hungry so instead of sending it back, she just ate it. Fifth issue: When our bill arrived, we saw that the server/bartender didn't charge us for our drinks. As honest people, we notified her. She immediately added our drinks to the tab, but when I saw the new receipt, she charged me for the most expensive glass of champagne when the champagne I've ordered was middle price range. Unbelievable. How shady is this chick? She apologized and said that she was new on the job. I kinda want to believe her and I kinda don't. Regardless, too many mishaps for our first experience dining at The Wolf. She probably needed a shadow or someone overseeing her work, but shouldn't have been allowed to be on her own because it made our experience super sour. It's not like the food made up for horrible service. They both fell short.

This is an absolute staple in the Oakland area A must for any business meeting ir lunch get together with friends Food is always great and the environment even better

We came here for our 18th anniversary. It was a very quiet, sweet spot to celebrate at. The waiter was super nice and very attentive. We ordered a salad, brussel sprouts, the rotisserie chicken and the duck. Everything was really decent. I would say the rotisserie chicken was pretty spicy though. So if you cannot handle spicy food - def wanna get something else. Their dessert menu looked good, but we were too full to indulge ourselves. The server was super sweet and brought one of their lemon curd ice cream sandwiches for us to celebrate our anniversary with. It was definitely the best ice cream sandwich I've had in my life. The cookie was like a ginger molasses with tart lemon ice cream. It was honestly the highlight of the meal. Def must get!

We had a simply lovely lunch today to celebrate a special birthday on the patio. We loved the burger and fries. It was cooked to perfection with cheese and amazing fries. We also loved the little gem salad and run dessert cake. Most of all our server , Melanie, made the day with her kindness and amazing service. Thank you to the whole team.

Our family group of 9, celebrating 4 June birthdays, had a fabulous dinner @ Wolf last night. The food was delicious, the service fantastic, and the ambiance felt like home. The special cocktails were superb, as was the suggested wine. We sampled several appetizers & enjoyed them all. We tried a variety of the entrees from the risotto, duck, pork chop, burger, and halibut. Everyone finished everything on their plates. A special shout out to Jackie, our waiter. His bright smile lit up the room and he made our celebration spectacular!

Really good food with decent service. We had a reservation for 2 on a Thursday night for dinner. Upon arrival we were seated immediately on the patio. The servers were fairly attentive and willing to switch out our plates when requested between courses. They did seem a little busy though and were not quite as attentive as I would expect at this price point. Drinks also came out a little slow. The food however was delicious. We got the octopus, tartare and pork. This was some of the most tender pork I have ever had, highly recommend. The tartare and octopus were also amazing. I really enjoyed the crispy char on the octopus and the fried garlic combined with the creamy tartare was outstanding.

I've been to the Wolf twice. Once for cocktails, which were delightful. The second time for dinner. Dinner was fantastic. We started with the popover, naan, tomato & peaches and octopus. They were all delicious, though the naan and tomato & peaches were my favorite. From there, we had the bucatini cacio e pepe (soo good), scallops (even better) and fisherman's stew (this was the one dish that I found disappointing - the white fish was a little overcooked and there weren't other seafood items in the dish, which I should have known from the menu but apparently have come to expect from a fisherman's stew). We finished the meal with a dessert that was like a panna cotta with fresh fruit and crumble on top. I wish I remembered the name. I didn't have the highest expectations - I'm not a huge dessert person. But this dessert was perfection - so light, airy and flavorful. We also of course ordered a few cocktails throughout the meal, which did not disappoint. Our server was so friendly and wonderful for the first half of the meal. Not sure what happened on the back half, but he seemed a little irritated with us, so that was kind of a bummer. But it was still overall a great evening. This is a great spot for a date night or catching up with a group of friends. I'll definitely be back!

Went with a friend and we were sat at a comfortable table, the food and drink was excellent and we received great service.

Food, service and ambiance were amazing. Jerrod was our server and exemplifies the kind of attitude and service every manager and owner should strive for to represent their brand and business. We will be back for the octopus. Or was it the scallops? No, it was definitely the ribeye. But that bottle of wine was delicious too. We left The Wolf howling!

Food, service, ambiance: most. excellent. ....as were the brussel sprouts. This is gonna sound weird - but I can't stop thinking about them...ANYWAY There were fancy cocktails which the cocktail people rated favorably, the duck was great, the pasta with the lamb-yummy-& don't get me started on the desserts...but the sprouts...oh baby oh baby..

I ventured here twice in one month because I wanted to be sure it wasn't a fluke the first time! It wasn't- everything and everyone was great! Menu was not overwhelming. Portions of food were perfect. Warm and pleasant environment with welcoming staff. The cocktails were amazing and dare I say perfect! Parking is a bit of struggle- if you can take a car share service- do it! The. You can eat and drink to your hearts delight! Can't wait to treat myself to another experience here!

Great food and service. The Wolf is our go-to local spot for a special meal. Consistently delicious.

This is one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. The portion sizes are good enough (maybe the octopus dish could have been slightly larger) and the flavors are absolutely delicious. The cocktails were well balanced and delicious. Our server was extremely personable and knowledgeable and cleared and replaced each place setting between courses which was a nice touch at this price point. The space seems to be an old house that was converted into a restaurant which had some charm. I will definitely be back.

Honestly incredible. Everything about this place is amazing. The food, unmatched. The service, the best in arguably all of the Bay Area. The ambiance, perfection. I came here with my husband and had such a pleasant experience that we came a week later. Dan was an awesome server, Melanie and Britt were also so warm and helpful. Do yourself a favor and come here!

Really amazing place. Highly recommend. Nice people, friendly vibe, and INCREDIBLE food. Highly recommend the rock fish dishes, and the Amante cocktail. I have not been to a place that makes you feel so welcome; message to management: NEVER CHANGE

Dinner was lackluster. Service was attentive but ineffectual. Will try lunch today.

Ambiance is great, we had a business dinner here and it was a good fit for what we needed. Not too fancy but not too casual, somewhere in between. Very cozy inside, upstairs. Definitely overpriced for what it is. The appetizers were the highlight for me. The popover and the Brussels are good. I'm vegetarian and they only had 1 option for the entree and it was risotto, which was super oily and disappointing. The flavor wasn't near what I'd expect for a creamy mushroom risotto. Apparently the ribeye was good, they put a nice chunk of truffle butter on top. The cocktails were OK. Overly sweet in my opinion. Old fashioned had too much simple. The service was extraordinary. I think that's what set it apart for me. I wish they had more vegetarian options, especially being on Piedmont in Oakland.

Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Had a wonderful lunch at The Wolf. Came on a Thursday at 1pm with a friend and was seated right away. The staff was very kind. Cod Sandwich with Fries - very tasty and light. Good flavor and would recommend. Matatlan - great mix of pineapple and mezcal Would recommend!

This is a great place to go for special meals and celebrations. We have been going about 2-3 times a year for over 4-5 years and have never had a bad meal. Food is consistently delicious and fresh. Service above par.

Awesome food and great service. Cocktails are also unique and very good. Love this place for a nice lunch or dinner.

Everything we had was underwhelming. Let's start off with the pop over that basically tasted like an onion bagel. The pop over had black pepper but only on the top, so it's not consistent. The onion butter was okay, but mixed together with the popover you get the flavor of a subpar onion bagel with some fresh cheese on top with the pecorino. My coworkers pesto pasta was overpowered with the chili oil and the waitress that said this would be a hearty meal must have mistaken my coworker for an 6 year old because it was more like an appetizer. The corn soup was lackluster, overwhelmed by the paprika and cream. Barely had any corn flavor. My fish sandwich was one of the blandest fish sandwiches I've ever had. Just fish fried with no seasoning. Plain, or so it tasted. I added all the dressing I could to it to give it some flavor, and it still couldn't save this sad white fish. Fries were an extra upsell, and it was lukewarm and meh. Give me Wingstop or fast food fries over these any day. My horchata ice cream with churros was the worst. Who puts cold churros in between the horchata ice cream with what tasted like canned peaches. It was an odd first grader moment where I felt like some child dreamed up this dish. Sad all around. The server was also unfriendly and seemed overwhelmed with her tables. I can't recommend this place. We barely had a 3 star average experience.

Amazing restaurant in the Oakland hills! The Wolf was one of the first restaurants that was recommended to my wife and I when we moved to the East Bay. I can see why... We were sat at the bar and were greeted by the bartender. He went through the menu with us and offered his suggestions on what to order. The menu changes based on what's in season, but I ordered the risotto and was blown away by how well it was prepped. Flavor wise, it was immaculate! The salads were all great and the oysters were started with were delicious. We are definitely going back and will be a part of our restaurant rotation!

Fantastic place for a bite on Piedmont. The special curated menu for the season made it difficult to chose the best item for our lunch. The rosemary pappardelle was flavorful and a unique dish that couldn't be replicated at another restaurant. Definitely would love to try more form their menu. Overall, service was great, even if our party was for 12! The server always checked in, and made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be returning!

The service was exceptional and the quality of the product was outstanding. The only problem was there was a fly in the dining room and constantly hovering our food.

I love The Wolf, so much so that I'm ready to pronounce it my local. I've had all manner of meals here from board dinners to BFF catch ups, date nights, and plenty of midday meals. It's great for nearly any occasion. During my last dinner here I split the French onion soup, beet salad, burger, and apple cider donut cake with my husband. My friend and I shared the butter lettuce and pea shoot salad, meyer lemon spaghetti, and the italian cold cut sandwich when we most recently lunched at the Wolf. The food and service is always spectacular.

Based on the reviews and hype I have to say this didn't live up to my expectations. Pretty high prices for what you get, and the service wasn't particularly good. The competition for restaurants is stiff in this area, so while it was fine, I don't think I'll be back.

We celebrated out 50th anniversary last night. There were six of us, our son, daughter in law and grandchildren. Everything from beginning to end was perfect. The food was excellent from our popovers, gem salad, risotto, duck breast, halibut, and the two deserts we all shared. Our servers were on point and went beyond that. Our first time at The Wolf and it will not be the last!! Highly recommend.

The Wolf is our favorite special lunch spot! I love being able to eat on the patio. Your severs are excellent! Good always delish. Thanks for being our favorite go to weekend treat spot!

I had called a few days ahead of time to make a reservation for a party of 5. Came here with family for a dinner, as my brother was visiting from out of town. We had a reservation, and when we arrived, we were told that the party sitting at our table were wrapping up a birthday party and it was going to be a short wait. Okay, fine. We waited. And we waited. Half an hour passed. Understandably, we were upset. My brother, a New Yorker, was pissed. And that's putting it nicely. The waitstaff brought over champagne for him to try to make it up for the wait. They kept telling us the birthday party was going to leave. 45 minutes passed. That was unacceptable. My brother said in New York, any restaurant that made you wait, especially when you had a reservation, would go out of business. Still waiting. Jeez, whose birthday party was being celebrated? Some sort of entitled celebrity who overstayed their welcome? We walked out. We were halfway down the block when a hostess chased us down and told us our table was FINALLY ready and persuaded us to come back. We came back, but my brother gave the poor gal an earful while she led us to the table to be seated. Once we were seated, the food and service did make up for it. I suspect that the waitstaff must have been instructed to go above and beyond with service to make up for the egregious wait. WHAT WE HAD: 1. Complimentary fries. My mom raved these were the best fries she's had. 2. Garlic naan is amazing 3. Octopus was so soft and tender, not rubbery nor chewy 4. Duck was flavorful with crispy skin 5. Scallops were alright 6. Steak was phenomenal 7. For dessert, the chocolate tahini caramel tart was great. The waiter, a bespectacled African-American gentleman, ended up vibing with my brother. He gave great wine recommendations, gave my brother wine tastings (my brother and his girlfriend are total wine snobs), and made lovely pairings with the food. 5 stars for food. But the wait really was atrocious, especially for a reservation, and would receive 1 star by New York standards.

Living in Piedmont is the best. I can walk to the Wolf. Friendly staff, Clean restaurant with a fun menu. I would come every day, but it's a bit pricey.

The vibe, the service and the food is always amazing at the Wolf. My friend and I hadn't seen each other and so we were just dying to catch-up during our dinner. We never felt rushed or that we needed to order more food just to hang out. The star of the show for dinner tonight was their strawberry crostini. It was Ana amazing balance of the sweetness of the strawberry and honey against the savory richness of the whipped feta. It was so good I had to pause in our chatting to thoroughly enjoy it!!

That pork chop was delicious! I really liked it with the figs, and it was cooked perfectly. It was very tender and flavorful. The octopus, fisherman's stew, and baked alaska were also very good, but the pork chop was so good, everything else was overshadowed. We would definitely come back for that pork chop! The alcoholic drink he ordered was similar to an old fashioned so he really enjoyed it. Service was really nice. The Waitress was very helpful and cleaned our table multiple times throughout the dinner which was really nice. Ambiance on the patio is a little loud but still very nice. Ambiance inside is typical nice bar if you sit at the bar and very quiet and comfortable at the tables inside. This is one of the only restaurants I've been to in awhile that wasn't blasting music (even other "upscale" restaurants) so I really liked that.

Cozy, delicious, and spot on with the wait staff! I don't live in the area, but I will definitely be coming back over and over again!

Came in without reservations. We were able to seat at the bar within 20 mins or less. Service was nice.. although they got my order wrong.. and they charged for the wrong items on the bill. I advise everyone to check their bill and remember what items and drinks you guys ordered. My friend ordered the lamb and she enjoyed her dish. The fried tomatoes and grilled halloumi was meh.... Duck confit was really good on first few bites... really rich... and than it got really salty... i advise ordering acme bread if you also find this dish salty.

We reserved a side room for a birthday dinner with 20 guests. The event was perfect in all ways, service friendly, family style food delicious and attractive. We ordered flowers and rented tablecloths for a classy ambiance. 20 seated at 3 tables worked well.

After a few years of eating at the wolf I am happy to share with newcomers that the quality of what ever is on the Menü on any given day is cooked to perfection, well presented and professionally served by friendly Servers. For us two a dinner out every Friday is a must, not as a habit, but it is something to look forward to every week, all week long, an experience highly recommended.

the food and service were both great! the ambiance wasn't the best but the food was nice and we were in and out really quick! good for a quick dinner!

Fantastic food, fun environment, nice wine selection and craft cocktails. Highly recommend

The go-to dinner spot in the neighborhood. Consistently has amazing service and a patio-type area with circulation that makes me feel safe dining there. While I wish they'd rotate their veggie main more often, or have more than one at any given time (they have amazing polenta, risotto, and pastas), I always look forward to their Brussels sprouts, imaginative cocktails, and rich desserts.

The service was excellent and the servers were very attentive. Each dish was cooked delicious and cooked perfectly. Would definitely go again!