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The Cook and Her Farmer - Steakhouse in Oakland, California

The Cook and Her Farmer

4.5 (285 reviews)

510 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Oyster bar restaurant
Cafe
Wine bar

About The Cook and Her Farmer - steak house in Oakland, California

Cozy, welcoming spot for Californian cuisine & wine with a seasonal & local emphasis.

Customer Review Summary

The Cook and Her Farmer offers fantastic food, with particularly praised dishes like grilled cheese and oysters. Service is generally good, though some staff may appear overwhelmed during busy times. Many diners commend the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, highlighting the professionalism of the owner. The menu includes standout items like oysters from Baja, chicken liver pâté, and flavorful arugula salad. The streamlined ordering process and helpful cashiers enhance the experience for guests. Outdoor seating is available and appreciated, especially on pleasant weather days. While most reviews are positive, there are mentions of disappointment regarding certain dishes, such as bland mussels and underseasoned fries. Overall, it is recommended as a go-to dining spot in Oakland for both seafood lovers and casual diners.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as Black-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
191
4
59
3
20
2
6
1
9
Based on 285 reviews

Brian MacCaughey

4 weeks ago

Fantastic food, service was good but the server seemed alittle overwhelmed. Owner was very professional and was working very hard. The hard work of the staff really shows in the food they prepared. Highly recommend that grilled cheese and oysters.

Cherie

I was in Oakland for a conference held at the Marriot, 2/27-3/1/25. A group of us had the pleasure of finding this awesome place. Everything about it was top tier. The staff were pleasant and attentive and the food was delicious. I believe it was the owner that welcomed us with a chilled glass of wine. In spite of long lines and limited seating options, we want to thank you for providing a very pleasant dining experience.

John Ketchum

6 months ago

Outstanding - oysters on the half shell from Baja, Mexico were some of the best I ever had, chicken liver pâté on toast was delicious, and the arugula salad with farro and smoked trout would have made Judy Rodgers proud. As would the wine list…😌

Miguel Galeano

1 year ago

Such a gem! The ordering system is streamlined, and the cashier was incredibly helpful, even describing the dishes to help me decide. The grilled cheese with shrimp and arugula was so flavorful, the cheese perfectly melted and the arugula added a fresh bite. They even recommended an IPA that went perfectly with the flavors. loved the private outdoor eating area; the weather was perfect for it. If you're looking for a delicious spot in Oakland, this is it!

Jennifer Dungey

11 months ago

The quiche was yummy. I did need to add a little bit of salt and pepper but it was still filling of flavors from the veggies. I also got a chocolate chip cookie that smells so good and the taste was phenomenal. The truffles fries are hot homemade and delicious

Helen Karadsheh Levinson

1 year ago

Nice cafe with fresh oysters, mussels and other menu items. Visited with a group after a team meeting. There is plenty of indoor / outdoor seating for small to large groups. Waitstaff are friendly and service is quick. This place sits adjacent to an Asian cafe, Cupcake station and meat / Sausage stand. Eclectic makeup of food offerings.

Khoi Pham

1 year ago

Came here a bit before closing time as a group of 5 and enjoyed the dishes we got, which were mostly seafood but also some non-seafood ones. I particularly enjoyed the Fisherman's Stew. Overall, a good spot with communal seating shared by other restaurants too.

Sylvain Francois

9 months ago

Nice place to eat outside, small but appealing menu (for the price), but really disappointed with everything we ate: products (mussels were tasteless, fries like cardboard) and cooking (lack of seasoning).

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Monday 11 AM–4 PM
Saturday 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–7:30 PM

Price Range

$20–30