Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. East Bay
  5. Oakland
Monk's Kettle, Oakland, CA

Monk's Kettle

4.5
4.5
51 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (415) 865-9523
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monk's Kettle in Rockridge offers a warm, cozy atmosphere with "fabulous neighborhood feel." Known for its "excellent selection of beers" and delicious burgers, it features attentive service and a lively patio. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the environment and beer selection consistently impress. A must-visit for beer enthusiasts and locals alike.

51 Reviews
  1. Michael

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our beer and cookie pairing was outstanding. One of the cookies we had was truly life changing. Beer list is always tip top and the service is always friendly, timely, and helpful.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Rachel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service at their new spot and delicious food options per usual! Always a good call to go to Monks Kettle for a snack or a meal. Welcoming environment for all!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Linda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beer choices are amazing! Wonderful food, too. The chips and guacamole was such a luscious surprise! My lamb shank exuded the most amazing aroma and tasted wonderful, succulent and balanced by a crunchy Greek salad. The cookies!!!!! Our server was attentive and quick. Can't ask for more. We love this place.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly delicious burger and hop fries. Great addition to the Rockridge dining scene!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Megan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. Very knowledgeable, patient, and a joy to have her hospitality.

    Is this helpful?

  6. TJ

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Came here for Valentines and our upcoming fifth anniversary and it was fantastic. The woman greeting us was very welcoming and even showed us around! Steak frites and burger were awesome. Def coming back!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Marc

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been there twice and both times the food was delicious. They have a large selection of beer. We enjoyed our visits.

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expansive menu and great service on a crowded day.

    Is this helpful?

  9. LA

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with an excellent selection of beers...and great food too! The service was also outstanding -

    Is this helpful?

  10. Danielle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. I used to go to the one in the mission for over a decade. I was sad to see them leave, but happy for them to relocate to Oakland! I’ve enjoyed my meals and I’ve had excellent service every time I’ve gone to the new spot in Rockridge. I’m already planning for my next visit. One of my favorite things about this place is the quality of the food and just how much you can learn about beer.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Monk's Kettle is rated 4.5 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monk's Kettle

5484 College Avenue , Oakland, CA 94618

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College Ave between Lawton and Taft
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo