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Wence's Restaurant, Pleasant Hill, CA

Wence's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1376 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Wence’s Oyster Bar & Grill: Nestled in Pleasant Hill, Wence’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant renowned for its diverse menu featuring seafood, steak, pastas, and more. Our standout oyster bar is a favorite among guests, offering a fresh and delightful experience.

Our friendly team is dedicated to providing you with an impeccable dining experience, ensuring every meal is indulgent and memorable. We gladly accept dinner reservations and offer three distinct spaces perfect for hosting private events, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. We look forward to hosting you soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 566-8971
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gerardo Wence
  • Catering
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
  • Neighbourhood
    Pleasant Hill
  • Cross Street
    Patterson Blvd and Oak Park Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wence's Restaurant enchants with "great food, service and ambiance," earning it a spot as a go-to dining destination. Guests laud the "excellent quality of food" and friendly service, while the "extensive selection of happy hour dishes" delights visitors. Despite a "lively and sometimes noisy" atmosphere, it remains a "neighborhood gem."

1,376 Reviews
  1. Ann VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carly was our server and she was fantastic. She was friendly, attentive and easy to communicate with. We came to celebrate the birthday of a son, brother and brother in law who passed was too soon a few years ago. It was a tough day for the family and we asked Carly to take a picture of us to send to his son to show we were celebrating his dad. At the end of the night she brought over a very unexpected surprise to the table.....dessert with the words written in syrup...Happy Heavenly Birthday. It made us all shed a tear as we remember Gary but also what a sweet sentiment by Carly. We had the fish and chips and the lamb and our food was fantastic. Hats off to the team for a great experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch on Saint Patrick’s Day.. I had the corn beef hash and my table mate had the southwestern Benny. The food was super tasty. The presentation on the Benny was fantastic as well as delicious. The corn beef hash was just a little simple, though the flavor of the food itself is fantastic. Everything was solid. Can’t put my finger on why but it just felt just slightly underwhelming.

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  3. Kristen

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent. Food was tasty but the meal was very expensive, far more than a casual night out. The sound level was HIGH and would reconsider having a date night there again as you are largely unable to hear anyone else in your party :(

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Jeremy was a wonderful server, and the food was INCREDIBLE! We will definitely be back! Thank you, Wence’s!

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  5. Jake

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous dinner and night out with family. It’s so loud, the only issue, but the table next to us was literally screaming.. but having fun :) Great night, thank you!

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  6. Robert VIP

    San Francisco70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    So fun to eat out on a nice weather day! Calamari was delicious as always and the oysters Rockafeller were outstanding!

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  7. christine

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Great waiters and the food so good. A great find.

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  8. Arda VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding seafood restaurant. Grilled octopus and cioppino should be regular menu items! Very noisy though. Definitely could use some of those noise dampening panels I see in other places.

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  9. Renee VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovey Valentine’s Day. They managed the reservations well as they were busy but our table was ready for us upon arrival. No chaos, lovely meal!

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  10. Nancy

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wences is a neighborhood gem - the service is always very good as is the food. It is my favorite place to dine.

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FAQs

Wence's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 566-8971.

Wence's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1376 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 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wence's Restaurant

1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Patterson Blvd and Oak Park Blvd
  • Neighbourhood
    Pleasant Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gerardo Wence
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (925) 566-8971
  • Catering
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit: Wencesrestaurant.com for more info on Private Experiences.
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