The atmosphere had a chill vibe, customer service was good, food was great, and the drinks were awesome. read more

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Truly disappointing. After waiting 30+ mins for our food the salmon came out COLD... Pizza followed shortly (steaming hot) but rated a C-. Goopy cheese, no charred crust. Overall, slow service, and check automatically added a "large party" tip which was somewhat irritating. Wish the rating could have been better but definitely some clear spots to improve. read more

My girlfriend is a PhD student at UC Berkeley and has been a regular at In The Wood 4-5 times per week for roughly a year and a half. I join her when I fly in from out of town, and together we've consistently supported the business.... typically two beers per visit and food from time to time. The beer selection is good, but the wood fired pizza is below average, and service has consistently been slow and inattentive. Ordering a second drink can feel like pulling teeth, beers often arrive not fully poured with a noticeable amount missing from the top of the glass and glasses have been cleared prematurely while there was still plenty of beer left in them. A long time ago, she asked whether there was any student or frequent local discount given how often she supports the business and was told "sorry no". For context, in Berkeley a restaurant typically pays around $1.20-$1.80 wholesale per pint and sells it for $6-$10+, generating roughly $4-$7 in gross profit per pint (about 75-80% gross margin). I understand net profit accounts for labor, rent, and overhead...., but when service is inconsistent, being confronted about tipping after over a year of loyal business (roughly 34-43 pints per month, plus food) reflects poor business judgment. That conversation cost you a consistent customer, Richard. read more

Came by on a Friday evening with some friends and had a good time! I ordered the salmon sandwich, and I was pleasantly surprised by the juiciness of the salmon. Very delicious, and it was definitely a salmon cooked right. The fries were soggier than expected, but the salmon sandwich made the dining experience worth it. Also kudos to the server we had-- she was so friendly and we loved interacting with her. Overall, pretty solid sandwich and great service! read more

In The Wood - Salmon Sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have seen ads for the restaurant in instagram and decided to pop in on a Sunday night, it was about an hour prior to closing. The food was good, we ordered a variety of items including chicken wings, pepperoni pizza, fish and chips with fries and I opted for onion rings instead of the slaw that's included with the fish and chips. The non alcoholic drink menu is limited we ordered a strawberry lemonade, a sprite and a can of coke. The lemonade was a little watered down. The table water was also room temperature but, we just asked for ice. Overall the atmosphere of the restaurant was great, very lively, my family of four, including a 12 month old toddler, had nice dinner. We paid about $90 total for our meal. We will be back to check out their Taco Tuesday special! read more

This place was absolutely wonderful! The owner of the restaurant is so nice and so sweet!! The service is absolutely amazing, they were so attentive, and our food came super fast! The food was also pretty delicious, I really really enjoyed the garlic fries and the gluten-free pizza! The environment is so cute, the outside seating is wonderful! I will definitely come back here again!! read more

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The food was really good, and costumer service was great too. Everyone in the group enjoyed and liked their food too. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

In The Wood - Chilaquiles - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place was not bad at all, the onions rings is shining star in this place and pepperoni pizza

I really enjoyed the food here, there is plenty of variety, and the staff are amazing and very friendly. The ambiance is relaxing and refreshing. read more

Really enjoyed my dinner at In The Wood, the food was flavorful and felt fresh, and the atmosphere was cozy without being too loud. The staff were friendly and gave great recommendations. It read more

Me and my wife came in for the brunch on a Saturday and we were very excited to try the food we both ordered the chicken and waffles. Waffles was cold chicken was ok could have been cooked longer. So we told the waitress that the waffles were cold and can she at least melt our butter and she said the kitchen was too busy to melt our butter so we pay for our mimosas and told her that that's not good customer service so we left and she told us not to come back. Very unacceptable. We will not be coming back to this establishment. read more

Anna the server overcharged $1.50 for a ginger beer and stated that The "boss" had raised the price. She refused to provided a copy of charge card crediting her mistake and stated that she deleted the original charge. She stated " oh my god" when I asked for a copy of the original charge and told me to leave the restaurant. Fish and Chips were undercooked - fish was worse than something from the frozen section of the grocery store. read more

I happened into The Wood after work and loved the smell of the wood fire oven. Almost every table was taken for dinner. There seemed to be all types of people from all ages. This is a comfortable restaurant with inviting staff. I enjoyed the atmosphere, music, smells, and gregarious conversations wafting in the air. The pizza was marvelous and the burgers that passed by looked terrific. I enjoyed the house red and look forward to coming back for happy hour to take advantage of the $2 discount for drinks. This restaurant was a fun find while exploring in the Oakland/Berkeley area. read more

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See Bekah for excellent service! She gave great beer recommendations, honest menu opinions, and didn't leave me hanging on the patio! I appreciated her Sunday smile :=) read more

It looks like a restaurant that caters to mostly locals. The service is great and the food is good. We came around 8pm and you can tell there's no heating in the bldg. it was pretty chilly inside. I asked for Margarita but they make it with wine. I guess they only have a license for beer and wine. I was told by the bartender to pass on that! So a scrimshaw Pilsner it is. The tuna salad and pizza was a good portion and tasty as well. Overall a great spot to get a quick bite. PS. Parking can be tough. You need to be lucky to snag a spot on the street. read more

In The Wood - Ahi Seared Tuna Salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Well let me start off by saying this is a well out together restaurant. We were just there for lunch and ordered the slice of pizza (secret menu item) although the slice was huge it packed toppings, I had the Gordito which included sausage but instead of chunks of meat or slices there were really small squares scattered around the slice, the flavor was good just not enough toppings we ended up going home and adding our own toppings to make it filling. I wanted to try the Kiwi cocktail but the server was so rude and unwelcoming that I just wanted to get my food and leave she even gave us a receipt to pay the bill in a container that was dirty with cigarette ashes. The overall service was horrible and we won't be returning. read more

25.99 per person tacos Tuesday ALL YOU CAN EAT TACOS!!! 10/10 and the service/ owner is/are amazing!

I'm surprised that this place gets a lot of 4-star and lower reviews. I thought the food was exceptional. It came out quickly, but not too quickly, and every one of us loved our meal. I had the baja tacos (2) from the small plates menu with a Ghosttown hazy IPA. I eat a good amount of fish tacos and this hit the spot - the fish was very crispy and the toppings, while messy and plentiful, didn't overwhelm the fish or make it soggy. Other diners had the salmon tacos and the In the Wood Burger (also with beers). We all cleaned our plates. The portion sizes for the small plates were perfect if you don't want to leave super stuffed (which I didn't). It's a busy, small, and loud place, but the servers were friendly, cheerful, and helpful. We were lucky to find parking on the street, but it might've been a lot harder had it not been monsooning out today. Would love to try their pizzas and breakfast sometime! read more

Fabulous chicken wings. Great staff: friendly and easy going. Yummy espresso martini.

Walk past & you'll miss it! And this is a spot you definitely don't want to miss. Really great, friendly service, plenty of seating options (outside is the best on a sunny day) and a really good menu. Highly recommend the drinks here and the garlic fries were SO. GOOD. Shrimp po'boy was filling and the pepperoni Hawaiian pizza was delicious, and I really thought I hated that kind of pizza too! In The Wood proved me wrong... Great spot for a date, hanging out with friends, and doggies are welcome! read more

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I've been here four times. The first three times we were greeted by a very friendly and accommodating gentleman and had great service. The cocktails and food were good to very good. The bathroom was clean. The fourth time we went it felt different. The gentleman wasn't there, the service was negligent and unfriendly, and the food was mediocre. The bathroom was filthy and smelled like urine. Will probably never go again if this is the way it's being run now. Bummer because we really liked it but it seems to have changed. They really need to deep clean the bathroom and train their staff better! read more

We had a delicious lunch here yesterday. There is parking directly behind the restaurant, lots of outdoor seating and a menu that had something for everyone and MORE! Our server, Alexandra was delightful, thank you. read more

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The food is pretty good, the owner is amazing and always says hello with a smile, the service is hit or miss...it can take a long time to get your food and unfortunately appetizers rarely come out before the entrées, but otherwise a nice family restaurant and outdoor seating is has a very cute European alley feel. read more

Went for brunch on Sunday. Restaurant is very quaint and has nice outdoor/indoor seating. Very clean and has good decor. Food tasted good, but my group all agreed our dishes lacked cohesiveness. Omelettes felt like they were trying to incorporate too much. Side salads had similar issues. Fish n Chips portion was tiny for its price. Seemed a bit short staffed, but our waitress was very kind. Overall alright experience, but probably wouldn't come back read more

In The Wood - Garden omelette - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I wish I lived closer to Berkeley, just to visit this place more often. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar and TV's to watch sports. It wasn't too busy so the noise was minimal. The service was fantastic. We were seated immediately and got our drinks quickly. They had several craft beers on tap. I believe our servers name was Simone. She was friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was incredible. There are plenty of options on the menu. We shared the El Nando pizza, which had a nice crispy crust and melty cheese. I had the In the Wood Burger and honestly, it was the best burger I've had in a long time. I asked for medium and they delivered, it was juicy and flavorful. My son had the fish and chips. The fish was cooked perfectly. I can't recommend this place enough. If you're in the area do yourself a favor and give it a try. I'd give it six stars if I could. read more

Great Food Everytime! Their pizza is devine didn't even get to take a photo! Their ambience and friendly service is so inviting and comforting. Definitely a go to spot! read more

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Great little spot nearby the Berkeley playhouse. Good and service were excellent. They will hold a reservation.

WHEN: 3/27/22 Sunday @ 7pm PARKING: no parking lot, restaurant is located on the busy College St with lots of street parking by meter Came here on a rainy Sunday night and it wasn't busy except for a few small parties. Sat bar side next to the owner to watch the Oscars and March Madness game on the two TV's they had. The service was very good, though I do think having your boss watch your every move would put you on your best behavior! What we ordered: 1. Hazy IPA & West Coast IPA ($9 each) - Light beers. The server was very generous and offered us samples to try the beers we were interested in 2. Mayan Riviera Ceviche ($14) - Store bought tortilla chips straight out of the bag served with what looked like salsa mixed with cooked chopped shrimp. Nothing special 3. Prosciutto & Melon Salad ($13.5) - prosciutto with a creamy dressing topped with balsamic glaze. This was an interesting combo but I think all the ingredients paired well together 4. Grilled Salmon Filet ($24) - Salmon was moist but lacked much taste. The mashed potatoes were really light and airy, a solid side. The string beans were very disappointing , just boiled to softness and overly dressed with balsamic. Skip this dish Overall, I think Into the Wood is pretty ordinary. Their dishes are pretty overpriced for very lackluster food. If the quality of the ingredients had been better it would have justified the prices but it just wasn't there. I give this place a 3 stars because the service was amazing though. read more

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The food and service are really good here! Briana is a great server and bartender. She recommended the burgers and it was delish!! Even had gluten free bun for me :) I'll definitely be back. read more

What a great little hole in the wall! We were out in Oakland looking fo a car and the lot did not have them, like there site said they did! That's a different review! So we look for somewhere good to eat! Yelp did not disappoint! Great atmosphere for sure, lot's of locals. The owner came over and talked with us, that is always cool! But the food is good! I had the steak sandwich and my daughter had the salmon tacos. read more

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We came here on 3/15/2025. We ordered a couple burgers. I ordered the 'Woods Burger' medium. It was on the rare side and a very greasy mess, but okay. The fires were crumbs and very few. The other burger didn't arrive at the same time. The waitress never came to check on us. After 5 minutes I approached the waitress to ask where the other burger was. The bus boy was a little aggressive defending the waitress which was totally uncalled for. At $19 per plate... it was disappointing. I don't think I'll be going back to this establishment. The staff were really overworked. They left us alone the entire time, as they were too caught up with other folks. perhaps maybe different if the manager was working that day. read more

Food was ok, we had to keep asking for service, waiter added on gratuity with our party of 5 when the menu specifically says parties over 6, that was disappointing, we spent over $230 on mediocre food and service. read more

Love the food and perfect staff . Elaine was super helpful and also the owner was a wonderful person to meet . Love their salmon salad and different types of dishes they have available. I definitely recommend this place to all my friends. 5 out of 5. read more

Delicious meals in a lively little spot in Elmwood. Good choices for carnivores and vegans. Nice waitstaff and fun area to visit!

In the Wood is one of the cutest brunch spots in Berkeley. The decor and interior were very rustic, and they even have patio seating for a warm day. There is also lots of seating, so we were seated immediately. We ordered the Berkeley Benedict and strawberry mimosa. The benedict has hollandaise sauce, prosciutto, and chives, and comes with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit. For the mimosa, they have a variety of flavors like mango, strawberry, and orange, and you can order a single glass or for large parties, a pitcher is enough for 6 glasses. In the Wood is a spot that I would recommend to anyone looking for an affordable but still delicious brunch option. read more

In The Wood - Berkeley Benedict - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Solid neighbor choice for burgers and fries. Our group liked the calamari, fried well.

Would say the service was bad but it was quite literally nonexistent. We didn't even get to try any of the food after waiting for 20+ minutes. read more

Was there for 20 minutes, the waiter kept passing by, saw our table and continued on, never got attended.

Great customer service , calamari was the best i've ever had from ranges of sauce to the seasoning and crispyness really recommend , had the waffles and wings , perfect flavor 10/10 experience overall ! read more

In The Wood - wings and waffles , lemon drop - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I had the salmon sandwich w/ truffle fries. The salmon was fresh, the fries fresh cut, and both came with an amazing aioli. Splurged on the calories and added a brownie , which came with fresh strawberries and a nice whipped cream. I ordered on Uber Eats , so I cannot speak to the service , but my food experience was a 10/10. read more