The Cook and Her Farmer Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Cook and Her Farmer, a vibrant seafood and wine bar in the heart of Oakland, CA. This lively eatery specializes in fresh, farm-to-table dishes that embody the region’s rich culinary heritage. The menu features a delightful array of soups, salads, and small plates, such as the daily-changing soup served with house-made bread and the enticing chorizo platter.
For sandwich lovers, their Oakland's Own Oyster Po' Boy is a must-try, showcasing fried Washington oysters with a zingy chile aioli. Don't miss the Best Ever Slow-Cooked Grilled Cheese, paired perfectly with seasonal fruit mostarda. Entrées like Chermoula Chicken and Mussels with Fries highlight the restaurant’s commitment to quality and flavor.
With a casual vibe and options for outdoor seating, The Cook and Her Farmer is ideal for families, groups, or a cozy night out. Come for the food, stay for the experience!
Soup, Salad, & Small Plates
Soup of the Day
Changes daily and house made. Served with bread.
Chorizo Platter
Spanish chorizo, dry jack cheese, house pickles, and Acme bread.
Oakland's Own Oyster Po' Boy
Cormeal fried Washington oysters, chile aioli, and pickled pepper slaw on a soft Acme roll. Served with pickled carrot and olives.
Best Ever Slow-Cooked Grilled Cheese
Aged gruyere, dry jack and soft pecorino, seasonal house-made fruit mostarda, and arugula on Acme levain. No substitutions, omissions or changes allowed.
Big Sur Melt
Our Best Ever grilled cheese with Florida gulf shrimp and green onion. No substitutions, omissions or changes allowed.
Sandwiches
Dinner Entrees
Chermoula Chicken
Mary's chicken thigh meat marinated and grilled, served on a bed of seasonal greens and market fruit, pickled mustard seed, chermoula
Mussels with Fries
Steamed Penncove mussels in a tarragon butter-beer broth, and grilled bread. Served with a side of hand cut fries.
Chocolate-Chip Pecan Cookie
Daily Dessert
Seasonal fresh fruit tart or daily cake, whatever we baked this morning.
Desserts
Drinks
House Drinks
Choose Drink: House Made Fresh Lemonade, House Brewed Iced Tea with Mint, Arnold Palmer