Burdell – American
Burdell invites guests into a space where soulful Southern traditions are reimagined with sophisticated flair, filling the air with the comforting aromas of wood-smoke and simmering spices. The kitchen elevates humble staples into artful plates, from the briny pop of reserve caviar atop golden hushpuppies to the rich, velvety depth of chicken liver paired with crisp waffles. Whether sharing a communal family-style spread of succulent Berkshire pork or savoring the smoky char of BBQ shrimp, every bite feels like a heartfelt, modern tribute to heritage and home.
4640 Telegraph Avenue https://burdelloakland.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, detox, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests value the approachable and casual atmosphere, frequently highlighting the establishment as a dependable choice for a straightforward, low-key meal. While the experience is noted for its simplicity, reviewers appreciate the accessible
Menu
For the Table
- Boiled Peanuts - $9: Cooked for hours, served warm in shell, with peanut miso & house spice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fried Dirty Girl Green Tomatoes - $17: Shrimp remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Blistered Brussels Caesar - $17: Iacopi Brussels dressed with sunchoke Caesar, aged cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Salad of Will’s Beets - $18: Marinated beets, chicories, pomegranate vinaigrette, mints Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Tartare - $19: Spiced oil, crunchy Torpedo onions, Shinko pear & turnips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Liver & Waffle - $19: Chicken liver mousse with crispy skin, maple & shallot vinaigrette, with cornmeal waffle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- ‘BBQ’ Whole Shrimp - $26: Shrimp & tomato gravy with Worcestershire, brown butter, lemon & hot sauce, served with white bread Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lobster Mushrooms & Grits - $36: Lobster mushroom conserve, oil-poached egg yolk, cheezy hominy grits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Hushpuppies & Burdell Reserve Caviar - $95: 1oz White Sturgeon Caviar, buttermilk dip, caramelized banana dip, smoked pork jowl & our cultured butter
Family Dinner
- Berkshire Pork Family-Style Menu - $95: Four-course menu for the table to share centered around Berkshire Pork. Whole table participation required. Dietary tags: High-Protein
For Supper
- Cheddar Dumplin’s - $37: Broccolis, wild Chanterelles, Fuji apple, aged cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Petrale Sole - $42: Winters pecan brown butter, garnet yam, sea grass, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Oregon Lamb Four Ways - $48: Roasted loin, ‘Lamb-douille’, stewed neck, red beans with our lamb bacon, Nardellos, Jill’s arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Jidori Chicken - $45: Buttermilk fried leg & roasted breast with drippings & deviled egg La Ratte potato salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Cornbread - $13: Stone-milled red corn from Lee, served warm, with tangy honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Okra Rice - $14: Aged Charleston Gold rice with tomato & Lucero okra Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Greens - $14: Slow cooked with smoked ham hock, berbere spice, cider vinegar Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Glazed Chantenay Carrots - $14: Wayne’s carrots cooked with carrot juice & brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Beverage Pairing - $55: Add-on for Family Dinner