The White Oak Tavern

Name: The White Oak Tavern
Address: 10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD, United States, 21042
Telephone: (410) 680-8974
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

638 Reviews

$30 and under

American

10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Dog-friendly
Great for live music

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 makes The Tavern unique. Cheers!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 680-8974
Website
http://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Greg Renehan
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Neighborhood
Ellicott City
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, 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.

Offers

Happy Hour is the BEST Hour!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour is available everywhere: Bar, Dining Room & Patio $ 1 Off Rail Drinks | vodka, rum, gin, tequila, bourbon | $1 Off Wine | cabernet, chardonnay, pinot grigio | $3 Off Any Beer Flight | 4 - 6oz Pours | $5 Off Slushies | Orange Creamsicle | Seasonal |
Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails EVERYDAY till 3pm. Mix-n-Match: Bloody Mary's White Sangria Mimosa - OJ, Pineapple, Cranberry or Grapfruit
Live Music
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Enjoy listening to live local artists Friday & Saturday 8pm - 10pm. Sunday Live Jazz 11am-2pm. Visit our website for the band line-up https://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/events

Popular dishes

What 638 people are saying

The White Oak Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Hot spot
Baltimore / Maryland
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Baltimore Suburbs
Hot spot
Baltimore Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Oak Tavern is celebrated for its "fantastic service" and "excellent brunch," offering a diverse menu with standout items like burgers and gluten-free options. Guests enjoy the "live music" and vibrant atmosphere. While some find it loud, the "attentive staff" and "delicious food" keep patrons coming back for more.

638 Reviews

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GARY
Baltimore27 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wings were very good. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly and efficient.
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Dana
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and the gluten free options were an awesome surprise! (Phenomenal fries, and burger with bun!)
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Fred
Baltimore30 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great local spot. Had a great burger and excellent spinach dip. Live music starting at 8:00 on Saturday made for a great night.
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Mary
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed taking the family for Easter Bunny brunch yesterday!
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Maria VIP
Baltimore41 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
6 of us for dinner on Friday night. Beef burgers are still excellent, black bean burger was ok. Pizza was ok, gluten free but crust was thinner than a cracker and not quite what expected. We were in at a tablein the back corner near windowsbut the noise level was louder than expected.
The White Oak TavernResponded on March 30, 2025
Maria, Thank you for joining us for dinner service. I am glad the burgers were excellent. The black bean burger seems to be a big hit as well. The pizza is new to our spring menu. Most cauliflower crust pizzas are thin crust. Thank you for giving it a try. Friday and Saturday night are our two busiest nights so sometimes the volume can be a bit louder than usual. Hope to see you again soon. Juan Lowman General Manager
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Susan
Baltimore4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was good and we were not rushed but it was very loud between the band and a table of other guests who had been there quite a while. They were shouting and making a lot of noise. Maybe taking advantage of the bottomless drinks.
The White Oak TavernResponded on March 30, 2025
Susan, Glad you enjoyed your food. We hope to see you again soon. Juan Lowman General Manager
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Joel VIP
Baltimore109 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Come for the great menu and friendly service, stay for the live music!
The White Oak TavernResponded on March 30, 2025
Thank You Joel. Our live music program is great, I am really happy you stuck around for it. Juan Lowman General Manager
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Dawn
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Jazz Brunch!! Our server was courteous and wonderful. Such a nice gesture to offer me a free dessert or appetizer my next trip since they were out of red peppers?!?!
The White Oak TavernResponded on March 3, 2025
Dawn, We are always happy to accommodate. Thanks for stopping by. See you next time. Juan Lowman General Manager
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Neal
Baltimore84 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service. Good food what else can you say. Juan came around and chatted..
The White Oak TavernResponded on March 3, 2025
Thanks Neal, Great to see you! looking forward to your next visit Juan Lowman General Manager
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Rosalind
New York City21 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok. They put salt on my eggs, and bacon was sweet. This should be indicated on the menu as I have salt and sugar restrictions.
The White Oak TavernResponded on February 18, 2025
Rosalind, I apologize for the miscommunication. Most items are seasoned with Salt and Pepper. I would always advise your server or bartender of any dietary restriction or allergy before ordering so that we may be aware and accommodate accordingly. We are always happy to modify in these situations. Thank you for reaching out Juan Lowman General Manager
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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 638 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

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ellicott City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 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 Renehan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.thewhiteoaktavern.com/
Phone number
(410) 680-8974

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The White Oak Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Jazz Brunch

Offers

Happy Hour is the BEST Hour!

Brunch & Bottomless Brunch Cocktails

Live Music

Popular dishes

Burger Night

Breakfast Burger

French Toast

Menu

What 638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The White Oak Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The White Oak Tavern restaurant rated?

Does The White Oak Tavern offer gift cards?

Is The White Oak Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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