When spending $500 for a meal I expect to not be hungry when leaving. The portions and idioticly small. $21 or $22 don’t remember for a Caesar salad that is basically 2 bites of what looks like 1 piece of iceberg lettuce. For that much money I better be best thing ever tasted, I was almost embarrassed when the salad came out thinking I ordered the wrong thing, but it was not as good as $22 says it should be. I think they named the triple cooked potatoes wrong, I think it is supposed to be you get 3 steak fries. It was more than 3, maybe 6 but you get the point. Attached to a $125 steak all they can muster is 6 fries? Half the fries were maybe 2 1/2 inches tall. Ridiculous. You would think it is a Michelin 3 star restaurant or a James Beard chef or something. I could go on but you get the idea. It’s a $20 a plate restaurant not $200.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Andre Crespo
Fantastic place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damian McGee
I can honestly say I did not expect a restaurant of this caliber in Des Moines but it was AMAZING!!!!
I’m mad at myself that I forgot my servers name, but he was amazing!! Every single dish was incredible, the wine selections were perfect, and I couldn’t pass on the banana split!
Money was spent, but it was worth every dime!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronica Ponce
We went to Oak Park for my husband’s birthday. Every dish that we ordered was fantastic and Anthony, our server, was attentive and knowledgeable. The food and the service are excellent. They source as many ingredients locally as possible and change menus about every six weeks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sukanya
This place was amazing, the staff were great and the food was delicious. I will come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris Mehmen
Not worth the hype, overpriced and nothing special. Never going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Renee B.
10/10! Oak Park is a truly lovely and top notch dining experience without the snootiness. Atmosphere is peaceful, servers are professional, friendly, and so knowledgeable. Anthony was our server and elevated the experience just that much more. The sweet corn ravioli small plate was probably the best thing I have ever had, with the flavors just unfolding… it truly told a story. Everything was amazing. The spirit-free cocktail list was also a real treat. My mom and I went, and here’s was we ordered: Drop It Like It’s Hot mocktail, Cabernet Savignon Franc (x 2), sweet corn ravioli, beef carpaccio, crab bucatini, Amish chicken, raspberry soufflé, and an espresso. Bill was ~$213 before tax/tip. OH — and the chef was not happy with the first chicken he prepared for me so they gave us two caviar cones on the house while we waited. The most surprising moment, though, was when a guest at the table beside us said she had forgotten her glasses and our server went to a cabinet in the dining room and brought her a pair of readers without missing a beat. I mean…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jarid Smith
Nicest restaurant in Des Moines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ty Frees
Caviar cone was great, but my halibut was under seasoned also the brioche and crudo were just ok.
Stacy
We had a fantastic experience at Oak Park. From the moment we arrived until we departed, we felt well cared for by the attentive, excellent staff. Our primary server, Anthony, made us feel welcome and shared his obvious passion for providing a wonderful guest experience. The entire staff kept a watchful but unobtrusive eye to ensure we had what we needed at every turn.
The cocktails were delicious and expertly prepared, and the food was amazing - beautifully presented and prepared. Both the Chilean sea bass and filet were cooked to perfection.
We ended our meal with honey creme brulee I could eat every day for the rest of my life, and a delightful chocolate and coffee concoction presented in a flower pot, with a candle to celebrate my birthday.
It was a memorable dining experience that I look forward to repeating!
We went to this restaurant as we were visiting from out of town. We were so impressed by the food quality, the service, and the overall experience we want to come back just to visit Oak Park again. And when I say service, it was the manager greeting at the door, the hostesses, the wait staff - all so kind and helpful. They were so helpful that I forgot my phone and they shipped it to my house. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Misty Blank
The food is exquisite and the staff are all very knowledgeable and professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Merritt
We had a great experience with this restaurant. The food and service were awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert
My wife and I had such a great experience here. This is our go-to date night. The atmosphere is as if we are in Chicago and not Iowa. So elegant and the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivania Guerra
Incredible experience. The food was marvelous and the atmosphere immaculate.
When spending $500 for a meal I expect to not be hungry when leaving. The portions and idioticly small. $21 or $22 don’t remember for a Caesar salad that is basically 2 bites of what looks like 1 piece of iceberg lettuce. For that much money I better be best thing ever tasted, I was almost embarrassed when the salad came out thinking I ordered the wrong thing, but it was not as good as $22 says it should be. I think they named the triple cooked potatoes wrong, I think it is supposed to be you get 3 steak fries. It was more than 3, maybe 6 but you get the point. Attached to a $125 steak all they can muster is 6 fries? Half the fries were maybe 2 1/2 inches tall. Ridiculous. You would think it is a Michelin 3 star restaurant or a James Beard chef or something. I could go on but you get the idea. It’s a $20 a plate restaurant not $200.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Fantastic place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can honestly say I did not expect a restaurant of this caliber in Des Moines but it was AMAZING!!!!
I’m mad at myself that I forgot my servers name, but he was amazing!! Every single dish was incredible, the wine selections were perfect, and I couldn’t pass on the banana split!
Money was spent, but it was worth every dime!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to Oak Park for my husband’s birthday. Every dish that we ordered was fantastic and Anthony, our server, was attentive and knowledgeable. The food and the service are excellent. They source as many ingredients locally as possible and change menus about every six weeks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was amazing, the staff were great and the food was delicious. I will come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not worth the hype, overpriced and nothing special. Never going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
10/10! Oak Park is a truly lovely and top notch dining experience without the snootiness. Atmosphere is peaceful, servers are professional, friendly, and so knowledgeable. Anthony was our server and elevated the experience just that much more. The sweet corn ravioli small plate was probably the best thing I have ever had, with the flavors just unfolding… it truly told a story. Everything was amazing. The spirit-free cocktail list was also a real treat. My mom and I went, and here’s was we ordered: Drop It Like It’s Hot mocktail, Cabernet Savignon Franc (x 2), sweet corn ravioli, beef carpaccio, crab bucatini, Amish chicken, raspberry soufflé, and an espresso. Bill was ~$213 before tax/tip. OH — and the chef was not happy with the first chicken he prepared for me so they gave us two caviar cones on the house while we waited. The most surprising moment, though, was when a guest at the table beside us said she had forgotten her glasses and our server went to a cabinet in the dining room and brought her a pair of readers without missing a beat. I mean…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicest restaurant in Des Moines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caviar cone was great, but my halibut was under seasoned also the brioche and crudo were just ok.
We had a fantastic experience at Oak Park. From the moment we arrived until we departed, we felt well cared for by the attentive, excellent staff. Our primary server, Anthony, made us feel welcome and shared his obvious passion for providing a wonderful guest experience. The entire staff kept a watchful but unobtrusive eye to ensure we had what we needed at every turn.
The cocktails were delicious and expertly prepared, and the food was amazing - beautifully presented and prepared. Both the Chilean sea bass and filet were cooked to perfection.
We ended our meal with honey creme brulee I could eat every day for the rest of my life, and a delightful chocolate and coffee concoction presented in a flower pot, with a candle to celebrate my birthday.
It was a memorable dining experience that I look forward to repeating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We went to this restaurant as we were visiting from out of town. We were so impressed by the food quality, the service, and the overall experience we want to come back just to visit Oak Park again. And when I say service, it was the manager greeting at the door, the hostesses, the wait staff - all so kind and helpful. They were so helpful that I forgot my phone and they shipped it to my house. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is exquisite and the staff are all very knowledgeable and professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great experience with this restaurant. The food and service were awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had such a great experience here. This is our go-to date night. The atmosphere is as if we are in Chicago and not Iowa. So elegant and the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience. The food was marvelous and the atmosphere immaculate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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