The White Oak Tavern

Ellicott City, MD · Restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Ellicott City
#75
of 199 restaurants
City Percentile
55%
rating percentile
Address
The White Oak Tavern, 10030 Baltimore National Pike D240, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Phone
(410) 680-8974
Website
www.thewhiteoaktavern.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

The White Oak Tavern is a restaurant located in Ellicott City, MD. It is one of 199 restaurants listed in Ellicott City. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Ellicott City city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The White Oak Tavern

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... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike · Jan 2026

The White Oak Tavern is a great place to meet friends for drinks and dinner. Great vibe. Great atmosphere. We stopped in on a Friday & they had Live acoustic music. The menu is full of delicious appetizers & entrees. There is a huge selection of beers, wines & cocktails. You can’t go wrong with anything you choose off the menu. Everyone at our table enjoyed their dinner & drinks. We had a wide variety of smoked wings, burgers, steaks, brussel sprouts and fries. All cooked and served perfectly. No complaints from our table.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Leonard Prencipe · Dec 2025

I visited the white oak at the urging of one of their wonderful servers. Which showed me her trust in the products they have to offer. When I got here about 6:30 pm the place was bustling with people pretty much filled up. I sat at the bar and it took a bit to get served but I understood with the compacity of the room. My first choice was the shrimp and crayfish tail bisque which to my taste was way to spicy with little crayfish or shrimp if any at all. I then had the smoked wings with brown sugar and coffee rub and when I got a taste of that combination I liked it honestly it could use alot more of that for some flavor I did add some ground salt and some flavors came out then. My last course was the cheeseburger which I added bacon too. I must admit this was cooked perfectly to my requ

★★★★☆ 4.0 Tiffany J · Jan 2026

Came here on a whim one Saturday evening. I was actually planning on going to a nearby favorite, however, decided to give this place a try instead. We were promptly greeted by friendly hostesses and sat in the dining area. There was a nearby group of guys drinking and talking very loudly, which was a bit obnoxious; take that to the bar. As the restaurant was filling up and got closer to the dinner rush, a manager did ask them to move to the bar, and they happily complied. We ordered Stuffed Portabella, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and kids’ chicken strips. All were incredibly tasty. The fries that came with the meals were probably the best local fries I’ve had. We were all completely satisfied with our food. Our waitress was attentive, and our drinks frequently refilled. The prices were al

★★★★★ 5.0 Christopher Castellano · Jan 2026

Pros: food allergy friendly ( gluten free and dairy free, dedicated fryer ), good portion sizes, friendly staff, quick, good parking Cons: maybe pricey?

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mona L · Mar 2025

Nice, friendly neighborhood restaurant tucked in a corner of the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center. Parking is plentiful. The menu offers seasonal specials with fresh ingredients. They are specials throughout the week with scheduled live entertainment. I don’t drink but there appeared a decent selection of Craft brews, cocktails and mocktails to choose from. Still cold right now but there is a large patio area that tailors to outdoor eating and did I mention is pet friendly! It was very welcoming and the dining area is laid out large enough to enjoy a gathering of friends or family to eat together. We were a weekday lunch time party of a dozen people celebrating a retirement and our server was very nice and accommodated separate checks. That is always appreciated. We did not have long t

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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