Oak and Ash BBQ & Catering

109 S Front St, Dowagiac
(269) 462-9213

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Eric Wilcox

Good place for BBQ. The grilled cheese with brisket is delicious here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Melissa McKay

The service was exceptional. The server was friendly and attentive. The food and drink were delicious and well portioned. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pamela Lung

I had a fantastic rib BBQ sandwich with spicy baked beans. For an appetizer we enjoyed freshly made pork rind with sour cream and hot sauce. Heavenly! The waitress was very welcoming and answered all our questions. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sheryl DeRyder

Went to Oak & Ash for lunch! We ordered the new Prime Dip sandwich and the Brisket Burger. The food was excellent! Our server Maleigha was knowledgeable and service was great!

Clark Howe

The rib tips were the best I have ever had. The turkey, pulled pork, & brisket were all notably dry. Service was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Phil Brandis

Love this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sage VanAntwerp

We thought it was some of the best brisket we have ever had. Beans were good - would be fabulous with some thick cut bacon in them. Cornbread good - just could be bigger piece. Loved the brisket so much took an extra half pound to go for the next day!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jack Crouse

We were not so subtlety made to understand that we needed to leave at 9 on a Friday night. I’ve always wondered why the place is usually very empty

Richard Kennedy

I've had the pleasure of dining at Oak and Ash multiple times, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and effortlessly stylish—perfect for everything from a casual night out to special occasions.

What truly sets Oak and Ash apart is its incredible staff. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with genuine warmth and professionalism. The team is knowledgeable, attentive, and always eager to recommend the perfect dishes to enhance your experience. Their passion for hospitality shines through in every interaction. Bethany even made me one of the best micheladas I’ve ever had.

The food itself is exceptional—thoughtfully crafted, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite reflects a commitment to quality and innovation, making each visit memorable.

Even after moving away and traveling the world, Oak and Ash is one of my top culinary destinations. If I lived nearby, I would be here every chance I got. It’s a rare gem that combines fantastic food, a welcoming environment, and outstanding service. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a remarkable dining experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs, BBQ Nachos, Burnt End Loaded Fries, Waffle Fries, Mac and Cheese

Courtney Cummings

Get the burnt end waffle fries, you won’t be disappointed! Great Ruben too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew Davis

Was out in the area with wife and decided to try this place out. Pretty big fan of BBQ.

Loaded tip fries were 5/5 and delicious. If this was anything like our meal to come I was pretty excited.

Got the meat board. Brisket, Pastrami, and Turkey. Wife got the other meats. Got elote salad, mac & cheese, slaw, baked beans.

Plate looked good. Food was another story.

Elote salad was decent but wasn't expecting it to be so cold.
Mac & cheese had almost no cheese sauce whatsoever. Was basically dry noodles.
Slaw was good but missing something.
Baked beans were excellent!

On to the meats. To start, all of them tasted good and had decent seasoning.

But all except the brisket and some of the pastrami were drier than the Sahara. Even with the small cup of bbq sauce I found myself parched after every bite and if wasn't for the slaw and baked beans I don't think I would have been able to get through it.

Overall nice place, waitress was very attentive, portions were good. Just drier than I could handle.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Laura Nowak

Very laid back, lots of room.
Excellent service and food.
Would definitely come back here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah “Wilson” Arnold

I've been here several times, food is pretty good, prices are a bit high and the inside ok. However, I took my son there to celebrate summer break and had little white worms in the ketchup. Several. My server was great and brought me a new plate. I did let her k ow I ate a fry dipped in it before I noticed. I didn't put up a fuss and wanted to see what they would do and didn't want to ruin my sons lunch. In the end, the manager sent the server with a $10 gift card to come back and charged me full price for my meal. Disappointed, disgusted, and have no plan of returning.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries

Brenden Bashore

Food is really good but services is pretty slow. No fault to the server. I just think they need 2 on a shift. Also more expensive than most BBQ spots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Karen Panavas

The Cobb salad was good. The burger could have used some meat. The single patty was smaller than a mcdonald's cheeseburger. I don't believe there was even a quarter pound of meat. Disappointed, especially for the price!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

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