Oaken Bar + Bistro
200 N Field Dr, Lake Forest
(847) 582-6410
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Nice decor and good service. When searching for restaurants in the area this came up but did not realize it was part of the Forester Hotel. Had more of a hotel bar/restaurant feel than a local establishment. If I were staying at the hotel would be a great place to have a drink and grab a bite.
We had such a great experience here for a weekend dinner. We were looking for a dinned spot in the area and there weren't many options to select from. It was a very slow evening and the service was great. The Crispy Gochujang Shrimp starter was the highlight—perfectly cooked, generously sized shrimp with a tangy-spicy glaze that had just the right amount of kick. We split the Smash Burger and Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, and both were packed with flavor and super satisfying....
Overall the experience was just Ok. We ordered the shrimp appetizer and the shrimp wasn't fully cooked. The burger was just ok and the chicken sandwich said it was made with breast but my meat was brown. Overall it was mediocre at best.