Cynthia Tedmus
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Wonderful Birthday Dinner at Wence’s
We recently had dinner at Wence’s in Pleasant Hill to celebrate my husband’s 76th birthday, and it was such a great experience. One of his lifelong friends (they’ve known each other for over 50 years!) treated us both to dinner, and we couldn’t have picked a better place.
Since his birthday fell on a Monday, we got lucky—it was $1 Oyster Night! (They do this on Sundays and Mondays.) We started with two dozen Sunset Beach oysters from Hood Canal, Washington, and they were incredibly fresh and delicious. We probably could’ve eaten two dozen more!
The menu at Wence’s is full of great options. There’s so much seafood to choose from—salmon, sea bass, lobster tacos, mussels, scallops, crab cakes—you name it. But if seafood’s not your thing, don’t worry. They also have a great selection of steaks, pastas, and salads. The portions are generous, and everything we had was cooked perfectly. My husband’s steak was spot-on, and the cocktails were excellent—handcrafted and recommended by our server, which we really appreciated.
Even though the place was busy, we were seated in a cozy, quiet booth where we could actually hear each other talk. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting—perfect for a special occasion but not too stuffy.
If you were a fan of The Yacht Club in Walnut Creek before it closed, you’ll definitely want to give Wence’s a try. We had a wonderful meal at a very reasonable price.