Welcome to The Cook and Her Farmer
At "The Cook and Her Farmer," located in Oakland, CA, a passionate culinary journey unfolds, celebrating the harmonious relationship between agriculture and artisanal cooking. This vibrant wine bar specializes in seafood, offering a unique mix of handcrafted dishes, from the delectable Cormeal Fried Oyster Po' Boy to the sumptuous Mussels in tarragon butter-beer broth. With a casual atmosphere and inviting outdoor seating, it’s perfect for families and groups alike. The restaurant also embraces local produce, ensuring every meal bursts with freshness and flavor. Dining here is not just a meal; it's a taste of community and creativity on a plate.
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510 9th St Oakland, CA 94607 United States Hotline: (510) 285-6140
Welcome to The Cook and Her Farmer, a charming eatery nestled at 510 9th St, Oakland, CA. This delightful spot, which seamlessly blends the vibes of a wine bar with a seafood powerhouse, invites guests to indulge in dishes that reflect the dedicated relationship between kitchen and farm.
This restaurant embraces a casual atmosphere, making it perfect for families, groups, or a laid-back dinner date. Its vibrant outdoor seating area adds a lovely touch, allowing diners to relish their meals in the fresh air. The lively ambiance means it's a great place for good conversation—or even a bit of dancing after dinner!
One of the highlights here is their Soup of the Day, which varies daily for $9. Each bowl is a warm hug, paired with house-made bread that makes it an immediate crowd pleaser. Another standout is the Chorizo Platter, which showcases Spanish flavors beautifully at $15. With dry jack cheese and house pickles, it strikes the perfect balance of zest and richness.
For those seeking something a bit more substantial, the Oakland's Own Oyster Po' Boy is a must-try. This sandwich features succulent, cornmeal-fried Washington oysters paired expertly with chile aioli and pickled pepper slaw, served on a soft Acme roll for $16. It’s a dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of coastal flavors.
If you’re in the mood for comfort food, the Best Ever Slow-Cooked Grilled Cheese is a revelation. For just $13, this sandwich features aged gruyere, dry jack, and soft pecorino cheeses, layered with seasonal house-made fruit mostarda and arugula—all encased in crunchy Acme levain. It's a dish so good, you won’t want to make any substitutions.
The dinner entrees also shine, particularly the Chermoula Chicken, marinated to perfection and served atop a bed of seasonal greens and market fruit for only $16. The Mussels with Fries are another highlight, bringing a taste of the ocean right to your plate, complete with a tarragon butter-beer broth and hand-cut fries—all for $22.
At The Cook and Her Farmer, every dish tells a story of quality, simplicity, and the profound connection between what we eat and where it comes from. Whether you're indulging in their many vegetarian options or delighting in their seafood specialties, you're sure to leave feeling satisfied. With their commitment to fresh ingredients and robust flavors, this establishment rightfully claims its place as a culinary gem in Oakland.
Don't forget to check out their beer and wine offerings for the perfect pairing as you savor every bite. And if you're looking to host an event, their catering options are designed to elevate your gathering while keeping the focus firmly on delicious food.
If you're searching for a dining experience that merges comfort and creativity, make sure to visit The Cook and Her Farmer. Your taste buds will thank you.
We had Nani and her amazing team cater a birthday party picnic for us and we were so incredibly pleased with every aspect of it. The food, for starters, was absolutely fantastic. Homemade potato chips, homemade hummus, the most beautiful crudite platter with the freshest farmers market vegetables, and of course their delicious kale salad packed with yummy ingredients and delicious dressing. Everyone was raving about the food. Also, coordinating with Nani and picking up the food was smooth and simple. She thought of every detail and was one step ahead of me, making it easy and stress-free. I highly recommend The Cook and Her Farmer for a special event (or just for a yummy lunch)!
One of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Try the kale and quinoa salad with duck confit, fried oysters, bread pudding, seafood stew. Everything is good and they really know what they are doing. I had grilled oysters on Fat Tuesday. Insane. Not cheap but I am happy to support these cooks and workers and this neighborhood.
We had the mussels and fries, the kale/quinoa salad and the pate toast. All of it was delicious!
Food is absolutely delicious!!! This place should be showing 5 stars!! Fresh and perfectly cooked. Flavors go so well together. Great music and patio.
Located in a busy market in Oakland with lots of other counter-service restaurants, The Cook and Her Farmer is a popular spot especially on warm, sunny weekend mornings. Most of the seating for this place is outdoors, and you have to find your own (so on a busy weekend morning, it can be difficult to find seating). That being said, there is often live music in this market which makes for a lovely surrounding for brunch. I ordered the avocado toast and fries and both were very tasty. The avocado toast comes with pickled onions and a heaping pile of greens. The fries were well-seasoned as well
I thought it would be a fancier restaurant so I was surprised you order at counter, take a number and sit on metal stools at wood benches and bus your own plates and get your own water But, the food is really good. The fish stew and the Big Sur (shrimp grilled cheese) were excellent. The oysters were fresh and great $75 You need a code to use restroom 12th street bart is 4 minute walk
They're normally closed on Sundays, but we visited this past weekend for the Summer Jazz Brunch Series featuring Jazz Mafia musicians and a menu of delectable bites including shrimp and grits, grilled oysters, and buckwheat waffles. We had the big sur melt, raw oysters, and the daily sandwich special, as well as a delightful watermelon margarita and a michelada. Everything was tasty. I especially enjoyed the savory, crisp grilled cheese filled with yummy shrimp and melty cheese. It was quite a lovely setting. The outdoor seating near the live music was taken/reserved but the indoor seating had an open air feel, all of the tables available since the other businesses at Swan's Market are closed on Sundays. We waited about 45 minutes in line to order and 20 minutes for our order to be ready, but the farmer gave out some wine to waiting customers. And we got to listen to the awesome sounds of jazz musicians performing for guests, showcasing plenty of talent on that patio stage. Besides the long wait time in the early afternoon, service was great, workers cleaning up the tables and keeping the place beautiful, and the staff was friendly and helpful, making everyone feel welcome. We had a pleasant time.
Sadly only had a few times via doordash, so can't say much about the environment, but the food was pretty good. If you're into pâte, they put a fuckton of it on their chicken liver toast. The kale salad is good and very filling and got me plenty full. Oyster poboy is pretty good, but i wish there were a few more oysters. Would definitely dine-in next time.
Late review from Fall 2021: The Bay Area will always hold a special place in my heart as it was the first place I moved to after finishing my undergraduate degree. After relocating to Southern Nevada earlier in the year (2021) from the East Coast, my first travel priority was returning to the East Bay to visit family and explore the area. I covered a lot of territory during the trip and went as far south as Monterey and as far north as Napa Valley. In terms of food, I personally found Oakland the most dynamic and fascinating due to restaurants like The Cook and Her Farmer. The Cook and Her Farmer is a cafe and oyster/wine bar located inside Old Oakland's Swan's Market, and it was my favorite meal of the trip. The restaurant is Black-owned and appears to be a mash up of coastal influences from the Gulf South and California. Service during my visit was phenomenal. I dined en plein air and throughly enjoyed the vibe during the lunch hour when other diners and foot traffic through the area appeared to be a diverse mix of locals, both blue and white collar professionals, and other tourists. The oyster po boy I had was also one of the best ones I've ever had! The oysters were plumb and well-seasoned, and I thoroughly enjoyed the generous serving of garnishes on top of the sandwich that provided both acid and freshness to balance out the heavier ingredients.