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Wence's Restaurant, Pleasant Hill, CA

Wence's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1332 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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 1,332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Bay

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wence's Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," "great food," and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu features a wide variety of "fabulous and tasty" options. The ambiance, especially on the patio, is enjoyable. Although some noise issues exist, patrons frequently express "we will be back" for the overall quality and value.

1,332 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It s always a pleasure to eat at Wences. Great service, food and the noise level is low, even inside.

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  2. Jane

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Dinner was delicious, but the noise level was deafening! I felt like I was eating in a playpen! I usually go there for lunch and sit outside but last night we had dinner inside. It was so noisy. I have no idea how they can fix that, but it was not a pleasant experience. I'll stick to lunch from now on

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  3. Anne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Very good quality seafood. They also have an early bird special menu that is a great value. Highly recommend!

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  4. Dana

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found this neighborhood restaurant while traveling through Pleasant Hill. Conveniently located not far from 680. Food was perfectly done and the restaurant was busy with other people enjoying the food. Definitely a worthwhile place to visit.

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  5. Maria

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wence’s is a great restaurant with good food. I have gone a handful of times with no issues. My only issue the last time I went was that I felt they pushed take home boxes while we were still eating (and I had just gotten my glass of wine). Servers deal with a lot but it wasn’t that crowded. I will still go again.

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  6. Sandy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went inside for Happy Hour as it was raining. Mussels were excellent as were the fish tacos. We are happy when Edgar is our server!

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  7. Mary Jane

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service! Their lobster chowder is the best.

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  8. Annette

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food are always great! It's a nice place to go for a nice night out without being fancy

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  9. mareijke

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, service and broad menu catering to a variety of tastes. Def will be back!

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  10. Sharon

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was awesome. The chicken sandwich with fries is the best thing on the menu

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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 4.7 stars by 1332 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 11 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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