Celebratory dinner. Our order: jambalaya, seafood linguini with pesto, Chilean sea bass, calamari (not pictured), Athena (not pictured) and some other drinks (not pictured). MUST ORDER the seafood pasta with pesto! My friend has been to Wences multiple times in the past and this dish came highly recommended. It was the perfect blend of creaminess, nuttiness and seafood freshness. This restaurant does seafood extremely well - the Chilean sea bass and supporting mussels were tender and melted in your mouth, flavor was elevated by the Cajun (andouille sausages) pairings. Jambalaya was good too, flavorful and tomato-ey, which I liked. Calamari was tender but had to be dipped in tartar sauce. My favorite drink was the Athena - pretty, strong and refreshing, not diluted like some cocktails you find at other restaurants. Knocked one star off for service - the server checked on us every 10min and it was a little annoying. Otherwise, great choice if you're craving American food. Cute patio. read more

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We walked in, took 8 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge us. Once they did, they seated our party of 5 at a table for 8. Leaving the 5th person feeling very much 5th wheelish. (An end cap seating or booth the booth styler seating would have been more practical). Once seated, our very kind server took our drink orders. The soda was flat, the martini was lacking. Oh I forgot to mention...they handed us 2 menus. So are the 5 of us supposed to share menus? And we had a child with us, no kids menu was presented until requested. Lunch was pretty much flavorless. The only decent part were the side of fries and lobster Benedict. French Dip smelled like dog food, Fish & Chips were barely edible. The only reason I'm giving a 2nd star was for parking which was plentiful and the servers who were friendly. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant... delicious food, great service, warm atmosphere... Great place to celebrate our 57th anniversary

I don't know if we went on a bad night or what but almost everything we got looked amazed and fell short in the flavor category. The server was good but took a while to take our order and the restaurant didn't seem that full. It's a very beautiful restaurant but I'd never return just for food here. My lamb chops tasted like they were soaked in cran-grape juice. I really wanted to like this food because the location is great and it looks so nicely decorated--especially the patio! Out of the 3 entrees, appetizer, and cups of soup my table ordered, the lobster chowder was the only thing with lots of good flavor. Maybe the drinks here are great. read more

Wence's - Shrimp Scampi (not great but okay) - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Great for our large family dinner. Server handled the large group well. Something on the menu for everyone. Acoustics were good, we could talk over the noise in the restaurant. read more

Great ambiance, quick service, oysters were fresh! Came on a Tuesday night for dinner with my husband and parking was small but we found a space easily. Probably would try again and get an entree. For tempura green beans m, smoked muscles, and the oyster bar mix (dozen) we spent about $87 read more

Oh my goodness! This place is the best! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is really nice. I would recommend to anyone-girlfriends getting together for a nice meal, a date, employer meals, and anniversaries, etc... read more

My family of 11 (6 adults , 5 kids) came here for a birthday dinner and enjoyed the food and service immensely. We sat inside, although they do offer spacious out door seating. On the tables are QR menus, but happily provided laminated card menus for those of us with old eyes upon request. We started the dinner with Monterey Calamari, Oyster Bar mix and drinks. The calamari is perfectly crisp with even a tempura lemon, yum!! I don't personally eat oysters, but they must have been good because even the kids ate them up. Their drinks are good and they are not shy with the booze pour. Everyone was happy with their main entrees. Items ordered were: fish and chips, rib eye plate, Chilean white sea bass, Wence's seafood grill, lobster spinach fettuccine, wild shrimp scampi and kids chicken tenders and cheese burger. When the cheese burger came out without the cheese, the waitress made the correction immediately. For dessert, we ordered the creme brûlée, cookie melt, beignets, strawberry and chocolate gelato. Because we were celebrating a birthday, they did bring out a complimentary ice cream to the honoree. The cookie melt and the beignets are noted to take 15 minutes to prepare and unfortunately our beignets came to us burnt. We did not ask them to redo them as the kids were getting antsy to leave. But in all the items we ordered over the course of our dinner, this was the one miss, but I consider the dinner experience with them an overall win. read more

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We have dined here 3 times. Service has been great each time. We had lunch twice and dinner once. I did not care for the chicken Marsala. But to each his own. The jambalaya and Sword fish was 100% on point. Sword fish was for dinner. It was very tender and tasty. NaNa Pina Colada drinks are to die for. My other half loved the Sea Bass, with shrimp and scallops. Wait staff have been wonderful and parking can get busy at times. We will being going back to to location for a while. read more

Not first visit and will not be last. Wence's is situated in an older strip center but seems to be more of a cafe you might find in Europe. The trees and canopies around the restaurant make it immediately inviting. Service was friendly, fast, and solid. The food was terrific. Latest visit was brunch and various "Benedicts" at our table all looked great and tasted even better. Prior dinner visit was equally outstanding. read more

Service was great, everyone was very attentive and nice. They have a large patio seating area. I had the apple chicken entree salad. The grilled chicken was deliciously cooked, the dressing was too sweet, and it was a smaller portion than I expected. I left hungry. read more

Wence's - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Always passed by Wence's located in this small plaza with other eateries. I wasn't really impressed with the food here. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We came as a group and had the guac/chips, ceviche/chips. Both were good but they don't give many chips in either. Definitely have to ask for more to finish. The seafood grill on the menu looked like a good mix of food but once I got it. I was like that's it?! 2 prawns, salmon, scallops, chilean wild sea bass, grilled veggies and polenta. The sauce that was drenched on the plate was a bit salty. The star of the night was the desserts. The chocolate torte and bread pudding were amazing and worth the 15 minute wait. Service was really nice and attentive. read more

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My daughter was in town and craved oyster. Found this place in Pleasant Hill. It was a hidden gem. The waiter, Joaquin, I think. Was so kind and attentive. Great service. When you have a great server, it just completes the whole experience much more. Our palate and our mind was blown away. Food was so amazing; each dish was as good if not better than the next. We sat inside the main dining room with the A/C. Too darn hot to sit outside. We told Joaquin we will be returning for sure. We had a great dining experience. Starter: -1/2 dozen Kumamoto oysters -Sautéed clams with lemon wine broth Entree -Cup of onion soup -Fish tacos -Fish and chip -Niçoise salad Dessert: beignets and coffee read more

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Wonderful brunch! Delicious food (lobster chowder is awesome). Great usual and unusual brunch choices plus regular menu. Our group had variety of brunch foods including several of the Benedict options and all looked and were reported as perfect. Nice place with outdoor seating available and attentive staff makes this a winner for super quality food in generous servings. read more

Best restaurant in Pleasant hill by far. They serve great drinks to start and follow through with delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts. Have tried many items and yet to be disappointed. Wait staff is always attentive and makes good recommendations. Only negative is the parking - give yourself plenty of time to park. read more

Right then, first off scallops in habanero, honey, citrus glaze - that was incredible and addictive. I found myself licking the glaze off my fork long after the perfectly cooked scallops had gone. Crab cakes were excellent. The best I've ever had were at Tadich Grill in SF, but these were a close second! I had the White Sea Bass with giant prawns, mussels, clams and chorizo in a saffron wine tomato sauce. It was bursting with flavor. I don't remember enjoying anything as much as that in a long time, and I'm not even a huge fish fan. I tend to go for meat. The other dish we got was the Lamb Chops in pomegranate reduction. it stated MP and when we asked it was only $38 for three large chops with incredible flavor. The garlic mash and broccolini was excellent too. I almost skipped dessert but the chocolate banana bread pudding with caramelized bananas had my name on it and did not disappoint. Definitely my jam! All of these dishes I want to go back and have all over again and then return again to try out other offerings on the menu as quality seems consistent across the board. This is my new favorite restaurant in the area hands down. Having eaten at some of the best restaurants SF has to offer (as well as NYC, London, Paris) for the price, I often come away disappointed. Wences delivered big on flavor, big on portions, and very fairly priced for all of this. The service was excellent too - helpful, friendly and prompt. Great job, Wences, you made my birthday really special! read more

Every single bite was delicious! My friend and I chose to sit at the bar because the restaurant seemed too romantic for what we were trying to accomplish lol. We ordered a few rounds of drinks and several dishes. I'm not sure if they have happy hour but I hope so because I'm definitely going back. Please follow @sutonashari on IG & TikTok for more foodie content and reviews read more

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Well let me start of by saying, this place was a true disappointment in regards to customer service. I had originally made a reservations 1 1/2 week ago, for a party of 18, celebrating a birthday. The initial reservations went on plan as usual, I too also was receiving reminder texts messages throughout the week. I provided our guest, all 18 of them about the reservations. Here is were they royally screwed up! Yesterday 2 days before the reservation, they had the nerve to send me another confirmation text about my reservation. So out of courtesy, I called the restaurant just to confirm. Upon speaking to the so called manager, she informed me that I no longer have a reservation, because they have a larger party to accommodate, rather than my reservation. I was in complete disbelief. There solution was for me to pick another day, ARE YOU KiDDing Me! So unprofessional and no sense of empathy for my entire guests. I was irate and now that I know that this restaurant only cares about making more money on a larger party than providing customer service to all, since I initially placed my reservations before this larger party, is so unethical! In short, I did not commit to another day. I had to move into plan B, because I had 2 days to plan another restaurant for 18 people. After I hung up, not 15 minutes later, the so called manger left a voicemail stating that she now had spoken to the owner and that he was going to honor our original reservations, after we already made different reservations to another restaurant! Wow! Thanks but no thanks, you had many opportunities to make this right, after I requested to speak with another manger, above the so called manger that I was speaking too. Wences, I will never dine in with your restaurant, and I want everyone that reads this post to think about their customer service and reconsider going somewhere else! In fairness I was unable to rate any food items they have, because for obvious reasons. read more

My wife's onion soup was not enjoyable but she really enjoyed the Caesar Salad with Salmon. The seafood with linguine was satisfying. Service was rather slow, not attentive. We been here before & giving a 4-4.5 rating. We will give Wenceslas one more chance. It is convenient only 2-3 miles from our home. read more

We got there and they said hey we're busy so we can seat you but it might take 10-15 min for someone to help you. We said ok and sat down. It took forever but the drinks were good, the food was tasty, everyone was helpful, and it was clean. We weren't in a hurry so didn't care but hear other people complain. I've been here before and it was just as quality and it wasn't busy. But busy or not, the food and drinks are worth it. I think they were just understaffed this time. Highly recommend the oysters. We got the mix and all three types were delicious. If it's nice they have a great patio so check it out! read more

Wence's - Carbonara - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Please do not come here. My table and i waited 45 minutes for our table, even though we had a reservation. Food is not that special, so overpriced. Literally no service and bad setting. Also there was no salt and pepper on the table. Of course, the tip was included for our party of 6 but should not have been 20% for poor service! Also when we went there was a guy playing music but was very very obnoxious. Do not be fooled by the photos. I do not recommend. Spend your money elsewhere! read more

Hey Alex...Thank you for responding back. Great place. Going to Wence's tonight for Valentines Day dinner with my wife Nancy. Reservations at 445p. We'll be at the bar enjoying ourselves again at 430p. Hopefully we'll see you. Javier Guevara Your Chicken Piccata is the Best in Walnut Creek read more

My favorite restaurant in the area. Food is amazing. Ambiance is great both inside and outside and the staff is top notch. I've also hosted private events there and they were a hit. This is one to visit for sure. read more

Some food are great. I like the oysters and seabass. What I don't like is the noise in the dining area. It's hard to have conversation. Overall, it was a nice birthday experience. read more

Let me just say how amazing this place is. I called a day in advance because my sister's graduation was on friday and we didn't even know she was graduationg till then! We came in about 8 ish with about 20 people and service was sooo fast and they got all of our orders correct. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and I'm so happy they were able to accomadate such a large party such as ours and made it a memorable experience. The food was YUMMY, I had the lobster spinach pasta and it was plentiful! Also very fair priced. Will Be coming here for all of our events. read more

Wence's - Graduation Party! - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Had a clasic eggs Benedict today. Eggs were rock hard! Someone please explain eggs Benedict to the cook. Before entering the establishment there was a bag of fecal matter in the parking lot next to my car. We had to walk around it. There was a lot of garbage around the entrance as well. The bloody mary was the best part of this experience. Question: If the hand sinks are outside of the restroom, how many unwashed gentleman sausages touched that door handle? Did not take any photographs, should have. The servers are very professional!!!!. read more

Everyone thought their dinner choice was the best! Delicious. Delightful, attentive, waitress. Patio seating on a beautiful day. Easy reservations. Nice friendly greeters. Good selection of entrees and beverages. read more

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Wence's is a family owned neighborhood restaurant located in Pleasant Hill in the Oak Park Shopping Center. There's a great community vibe as Wence's (as well as surrounding eateries) is frequented by a lot of locals and was consistently jammed packed before the pandemic. Even during the pandemic, outdoor dining has been highly popular. NOTE* Dining indoor and outdoor is currently closed due to current COVID shutdown, but they are open for takeaway- which they do such an excellent job of. We may be taking our food home and not getting the full dine-in experience, but they still manage to present the food in such a beautiful way that I don't mind eating out of a plastic container. We usually grab the Jalapeño bacon cheddar burger ($15) here it is soo damn good! USDA angus beef, bbq sauce, applewood smoked bacon, grilled onions and fried jalapeños on a ciabatta roll, and usually sub for the brioche bun. Sounds like a lot going on, I know but this burger is full of different flavors and textures, it's a party in your mouth...lol. We also tried their brunch options back in November. Not sure if brunch is still available during the current shut down though. Wence's brunch was so scrumptious we ordered a brunch takeaway two weekends in a row. The first time, we ordered the Chorizo and Egg Hash (diced red potatoes, diced bell peppers and onions) with two over easy eggs ($12). The Chorizo was beautifully presented even in the takeaway container it came in. The chorizo was rich in flavor but would've tasted much better as a scramble because the chorizo on its own was too rich. Would order it again but as a scramble. The Breakfast Burrito ($11) comes with your choice of bacon sausage, chicken or chorizo and included scrambled eggs, onions, bell peppers, red potatoes, cheddar cheese and salsa. We went with crispy bacon and also requested crispy potatoes. It was prepared just as requested and was fantastic. We're always on the lookout for the best breakfast burrito and this one comes pretty close. Will definitely order it again! We also got 2 orders of the Cinnamon French toast which comes with fresh berries, butter, syrup and powdered sugar ($9ea) for the kids to share and as always everyone shared everything. French toast was delicious though similar to other French toast, would and did order it again as you just can't go wrong with the classics. The following weekend we ordered the French toast again ($9), buttermilk pancakes ($9), the Breakfast Burrito with chorizo ($11) and the Avocado Smash ($12) grilled ciabatta, avocado spread, plum tomatoes, English cucumbers, and cilantro microgreens. The breakfast burrito was scrumptious with the chorizo and scrambled eggs will definitely, definitely order again and may even like it better as a burrito than the hash (which has similar ingredients) as the burrito comes with cheese, tortilla and salsa. The buttermilk pancakes also came with fresh berries, butter and syrup and although good nothing really stood out about them. Our kids were happy with them, so will probably order them again. Two of my older kids had a piece of the Avocado Smash toast and said it was good, but that they could easily make something similar at home, it was also pretty small for it being the most expensive item we ordered. I also just noticed the micro greens were missing but neither one of them noticed, so no biggie, but likely won't order it again. Overall, always happy to order food from Wence's whether dining in or getting a takeaway. We've been coming here since they opened back in 2011 and will continue to support our local eateries and really look forward to having date night here again! read more

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Service is good the food is very fresh and they will accommodate you if you have certain food allergies. Gets a bit loud in the main dining room and is somewhat hard to hear at times, that just may be me. read more

We had a date night last night and the food was amazing!! We ordered the salmon and shrimp Alfredo along with the calamari for appetizer. The calamari was delicious, not greasy and the homemade dipping was to die for!!! We will definitely be going back there for more!! Hats off to the great chef and the amazing service we received!! read more

Wence's - Salmon - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Their food has been good especially their super great deal of the $1 oysters offered on certain days and times. Their calamari was good, their pasta with shrimps are very tasty and their burgers are huge and very good. We do go to Wences occasionally when we have celebrations. The staff are friendly and our server was very nice and accommodating (I wish I remember his name). read more

We had a play date/ brunch mommy date this morning. We got the avocado smash which was delish! A farmers omelette which was a great portion size and delish with a side of potatoes and the best little dessert. The kids got chicken tenders and shoebox fries and were a hit! My girl is pretty picky with her tenders and she ate the entire thing . The service was prompt- our server recognized my friend as a regular and was super friendly . Can't wait to go back. read more

Went to lunch here yesterday. It was busy and lively. Friendly attentive service...we were not rushed. Menu was seafood and grill forward cuisine. I ordered a shrimp cocktail...it was ok. Fresh. Seems like a good place that locals enjoy hanging and sharing a drink or two. Lots of seating both inside and outside. Ample parking in the lot. read more

Girls night this past weekend was a success at Wence's! Idk how we haven't been here before?!? My girl swore by their Chilean Seabass and she was right! Wence's gives modern farmhouse vibes, super cute decor, tons of seating indoors & outdoors, free lot parking, and we were immediately seated on a Saturday night! Here's what I tried: * Chilean White Seabass ($34) - Rating: 5/5 * Buckley Bay Oysters ($37) - Rating: 5/5 * Cookie Melt ($10) - Rating: 5/5 Yall, I was BLOWN away. The seabass dish was PACKED with seafood -- mussels, clams, and prawns! The waiter offered bread to dip in the sauce and OMG, so gooood. The oysters were also super delicious & fresh -- perfect balance of sweet & oceany. And the cookie melt?! Forget about it. This was our waiter's fav so we had to get it and IT DELIVERED. Not too sweet, the perfect size, and so so satisfying! Such a perfect meal and we received top notch service! I cannot wait to go back! read more

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So surprised by finding this special local restaurant. The menu is excellent. A fresh oyster bar. Made my day. I will be back. Local favorite. read more

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New restaurant for us... very nice ambiance, love that it has separate dining, bar area, and larger groups area. Menu was broad, but nicely geared to FRESH fish, and wide selection of fresh oysters! Our meals were beautifully prepared, and the fresh crab was a wonderful surprise. Ever since Scott's in Walnut Creek closed, we have been looking for a nice and quieter place to "dine", not just grab a bite. We definitely will be back read more

Great spot for a date night, brunch or happy hour with your friends. The food is great! We did the Tuna Tartar Tower - amazing, the Oysters Rockefeller - very good, the French onion soup - tasty, the wedge salad - exceptional and the shrimp scampi - very flavorful. We actually didn't order the scampi but the lobster pasta - which never arrived but had scampi in its place. Our server saw the mistake and was able to take care of us for the confusion. The atmosphere is still good during COVID with the large outdoor patio. The drinks are great! The calypso is my favorite specialty cocktail on the menu because it's made with tequila. The help is great from front to back of house, make sure you get Brittany as your server she's fantastic! Can't wait to go back for happy hour! Then brunch. read more

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Great service here. Nice amount of attention. The food was pretty good - not fantastic just good.

Just recently discovered Wence's. Great quality food. High end taste for a reasonable price. The chef knows what he's doing. Ambiance is nice and clean. Service was excellent. My new favorite restaurant! read more

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Went here on Monday for happy hour and oysters, service was fast and great per usual. Unfortunately my boyfriend and I both got horrible food poisoning and I almost took an ambulance ride to the ER. The only thing we both ate were the oysters. Loved this place but won't be coming back. I've never been so sick in my life. read more