Burdell

Parties of 10+ for dinner (and 15+ for brunch), please visit our website and post an inquiry using the form linked at the bottom of our private events page for details, availability, and pricing. We look forward to hosting your special event!

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Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis. Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

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One of Oakland's celebrated chefs is making an appearance at Burdell on Sunday, August 9th! Chef James Syhabout of Commis is joining us for one night to share his favorite childhood dishes. Menu to follow! ABOUT OUR GUEST CHEF: Born in Ubonratchathani, Thailand and raised in Oakland, California, James Syhabout is the Chef/Proprietor of Commis opened in 2009, which received its first Michelin star in 2 months. His experiences in fine dining include short and long stints at the most esteemed restaurants in the world like The Fat Duck, el Bulli, Coi, and spent most of his formative years at Manresa with his mentor David Kinch. He published his first cookbook, Hawker Fare: Stories & Recipes from a Refugee Chef’s Thai Isan & Lao Roots, was released in January 2018 under Anthony Bourdain’s Ecco imprint. At Commis, he garnered accolades which include the prestigious “Best New Chef” distinction in 2010 by Food & Wine magazine and multiple James Beard Award nominations. James has been recognized not only for his skill and dedication to the culinary arts, but for reviving the dining scene in his hometown of Oakland. ABOUT COMMIS: Commis is currently the only Two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Oakland. The cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best locally-sourced Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West. Seats are limited! Wine pairing will be in collaboration with Christian Adams of German Wine Collection. There is a strict 90-minute turn time for all party sizes to be able to accommodate everyone. Please note per person price is inclusive of taxes and 20% service charge. See you!

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For groups of 7-15, we offer a market-driven, multicourse, family-style brunch for $55 per person (excluding taxes and 20% service charge). The three-course, family-style, Chef's pick meal includes a salad, main, and dessert, with menu offerings tailored to dietary restrictions (substitutions not allowed, not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated). Please inform us of any dietary needs when booking your reservation. We charge a cancellation fee of $20 per person for no-shows and late cancellations as we hold the physical space in our small restaurant in anticipation of your larger party. As with everything, we charge a 20% service charge that supports livable wages for all staff and healthcare.

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For parties of 7-9, your group will partake in our market-driven, multicourse Family Dinner Menu, instead of our regular a la carte menu. The price per person varies depending on what's on the menu for the week. Menu substitutions to this menu are politely declined. Kindly include any dietary restrictions on your reservation when booking so we can prepare appropriately for your visit (not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated). We do charge a cancellation fee person of $95 per person for no-shows and late cancellations as we hold the physical space in our small restaurant in anticipation of your larger party. As with everything, we charge a 20% service charge that supports livable wages for all staff as well as healthcare.

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