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Beer & Burger - The White Oak Tavern, Ellicott City, MD

The White Oak Tavern

4.5
4.5
597 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for happy hour
The White Oak Tavern is a family-owned business, operated by a brother & sister that are Ellicott City locals. The menu includes seasonal scratch made items, sustainable meats & produce from local farms and purveyors. The White Oak Burger is a community favorite and has been recognized as the best burger in Howard County for several years. The outdoor patio is dog friendly with a special dog menu. The bar has 42 rotating craft beers with a wide selection of styles with a free-to-join mug club. This includes a specialty cocktail menu with different seasonal ingredients along with a fresh mocktail menu. The Tavern offers brunch seven days a week with bottomless brunch cocktails and Sunday jazz brunch from 11am-2pm. On Friday & Saturday local musicians perform from 8-11pm. White Oak is located in Enchanted Forest Shopping Center in Ellicott City. Make sure to stop by & try the award-winning burger, draft beers and see what the makes The Tavern unique. Cheers!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 680-8974
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Mason
  • Neighbourhood
    Ellicott City
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy live jazz music every Sunday 11am - 2pm. Serving our Brunch menu & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails till 3pm. Reservations Suggested.
    Jazz Brunch photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour is the BEST Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Happy Hour is available everywhere: Bar, Dining Room & Patio Rail Drinks | vodka, rum, gin, tequila, bourbon | - 5 Slushies | orange creamsicle | frosé | - 5 Wine | cabernet, chardonnay, pinot grigio |- 1 Off $1 Off All Drafts $3 Off Beer Flights 25% Off Select Small Plates: | Firecracker Shrimp | Asiago Bacon Dip | Chicken Pesto Mac-n-Cheese | Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries |

    Happy Hour is the BEST Hour! photo
  • Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Enjoy Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails EVERYDAY till 3pm.

    Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails photo
  • Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 8:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    Enjoy listening to live local artists Friday & Saturday 8pm - 11pm. Visit our website for the band line-up https://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/events

    Live Music photo

What 597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak Tavern offers a delightful blend of "fantastic food and great service," with standout dishes like the Tavern Burger and gluten-free options. Enjoy a "great atmosphere" with live music and a welcoming dog-friendly patio. While the noise level can be high, the diverse beer selection and "perfect service" make it a popular choice.

597 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & great service. We get to the area a couple of times each year. This restaurant is now on the “must go” list. We will be back.

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  2. Mary

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a girls night dinner there, well a Sunday afternoon. Our server was fantastic. My only issue is the volume of the televisions. I understand the ravens were on, but whenever I am there, it’s impossible to have a conversation without speaking very loudly, whether it is a Sunday brunch and your musicians are way too loud or this particular time with the TVs being way too loud. However, we enjoy it every time we come and we will return. 

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  3. Libby

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor dining was quiet and beautiful as was the evening and food

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  4. Mark

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday lunch 12:30pm. Quite crowd and had a booth. Wonderfully surprised by the meal. Not your “typical” bar food. Had the BLAT - Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato. Came with fries. Bacon was extra lean and perfectly cooked. Avocado was flavorful and the fries were crispy yet soft on the inside = perfect. James was the server and he was excellent. Will revisit.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Michael

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not much to say. We were visiting from out of town. Took 1 hour for soup, salad, and tacos to arrive. Food was ok but overpriced.
    The White Oak TavernResponded on September 22, 2024
    Hi Michael, All of our menu items are made by hand, from scratch using the best ingredients and our prices reflect that. I am sorry that we took awhile to deliver your food. We had a unexpected very busy Saturday night. If you would like to reach out to us, so we can compensate you for the inconvenience and we hope that you give us another try when your back in town. Cheers.

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  6. James

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice dining experience outside. The servers were attentive but not obtrusive.

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  7. Joel

    Baltimore

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to see live music, get a tasty meal and a delish adult beverage (or two) with a nice vibe and friendly, responsive service. We'll be back again and again!

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  8. Kevin

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, had the White Oak burger, cooked just as I asked. The green beans were heavely!

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  9. Maura

    Washington DC

    113 reviews

    4.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service from Tyler and one of the owners. Delicious food (but bring back the daily sausage special!) clean, pretty and much appreciated outdoor setting. Beer selection was more limited than in past. Love the little tasting glasses and the flexibility to order short sets (good as I was the designated driver.)

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  10. Doug

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Burgers were great. The beer selection changes all the time, and is very diverse. Love this place

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FAQs

The White Oak Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 680-8974.

The White Oak Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

The White Oak Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The White Oak Tavern

10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ellicott City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Mason
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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