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Wence's Restaurant

+1 925-566-8971
1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 United States of America
Open Today: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Sports
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Crowd
  • Groups
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside

Best WLM Reviews

I dined here for dinner while in town and enjoyed the good service, delicious food, and drinks. There are plenty of indoor and patio dining areas and a couple of bars (regular and oyster bars) to enjoy the relaxing yet lively atmosphere.
We ordered a few starters and drinks; the oysters were fresh and tasty, and the ahi tuna tostadas were so good I could have eaten a couple of plates. The clam chowder was creamy and flavorful. The Dungeness Crab Stack was a fresh and filling dish. The lump crab was cooked perfectly, and the presentation was nicely executed.
The house-made cocktails menu had a few eye-catching options. I tried the Maya-Thai because it had Licor 43 Liqueur (which I like), fruit juices, and walnut bitters, and it seemed interesting, but it was just okay. I would pass it up next time and try another house cocktail. The rest of the table enjoyed the drinks they ordered.
Though we had reservations, we waited about 15-20 minutes for our table to be ready. We had a decent-sized party of nine, and it was busy, so it was a little wait. The noise level, however, was moderate to high, so conversing was challenging.
Overall, we had a pleasant dining experience and would return for the drinks, to try new foods, and to enjoy the vibe.
We enjoyed our birthday night out here and did the early bird dinners. The lobster chowder was delicious and my chicken was very good as well. Dining companions had the pasta and enjoyed it, fish and chips, and the salmon. The gelato dessert was well presented and tasty as well. Portions are ample without being over the top. We would go back again.
We absolutely love the food here and come here at least once a year for our Anniversary or a special occasion. The food is fantastic and if you are a seafood lover you have lots to choose from. Carnivores also have options! The parking can be challenging during dinner hours because this neighborhood shopping area is actually filled with all restaurants and a couple of small businesses & they all share the parking. Great for date night. However, it can get very loud in this restaurant. You find yourself yelling at your dining companion if you're trying to have a nice conversation. It's best to get cozy and sit next to each other! They do take reservations, and I highly recommend you do for dinner. I'm sure brunch probably gets pretty busy as well. On average, if you have drinks with your dinner and an appetizer, expect to pay at least $80 per person. Highly recommend the raw oysters and calamari!
My mother and I enjoyed dinner on their patio. I ordered the chef’s special that consisted of sea bass and scallops over vegetables with a creamy butter cheese sauce. My mom ordered a beautifully crusted fish and chips. We had such a great experience and can’t wait to go back again.
We came here for my husband's birthday dinner and sat outside. Lovely patio area, great atmosphere. Friendly, attentive service. I liked the food and give it a 4, but my husband is a cook and harsher critic, so gave it a solid 3. For appetizers we got calamari & the mussels, which I really liked but don't eat these a lot, so don't have much to compare it to. My husband liked but has had better. For dinner, I got the fish and chips. It was pretty good, and leftovers made a good lunch. My husband got the seafood platter (I forget the name, but it's a mix of things), and said it was ok/good. They were kind enough to give us a lovely birthday dessert. Overall recommend this place for special occasions with a group or just a nice dinner, especially to sit outside when the weather is nice.
Wence's never disappoints..the food is excellent. I had the seafood fettuccine with gorgonzola sauce. There was a variety of seafood - prawns, mussels, clams, octopus, and it was delicious. The corkage fee is $25, which is reasonable. The service is excellent and not intrusive. They have a great happy hour as well. Everyone in my group loved their food - scallops, lambchops, seafood tower, steak. A definite go-to.
Tasty food, friendly service, come before 5 to enjoy discounted meals. They have a happy hour. Nice ambiance.
I’ve been here a few times. It’s a pretty harmless place. Nice enough. Very much a solid three star worthy establishment. Both times I had the Mac and cheese. It is really good. I wish I would have gotten a pic. Would recommend. Fish and Chips was fine. Needed to be seasoned. Was cooked very well. Fries were fairly cold and no seasoning. My wife had the cheeseburger. She said it was great.
Drinks were also good. A little slow to come out. We ordered Espresso Martinis. There were good. Service is just fine. There have been a lot of kids both times I’ve been there.
Good. Not great. BUT lots of potential.

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Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 09:15 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 09:15 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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