the Oak, Kitchen
4035 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh
(919) 787-9100
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Wow. Tyler was hands down the BEST server I’ve ever had. Hilarious, and despite a huge rush from the Canes game, we felt as attended to as if we were the only ones in the restaurant. Place is lovely, Oak Smash was great. I cannot stress how much I enjoyed Tyler’s service at Oak. I hope a manager sees this and commends him
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G&T well above Average and food goes well with the service. U can start with Hummus and end Bread Pudding. Excellent but don’t tell everyone it’s tough enough to get a seat. 😜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service and a great bourbon selection.!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Phenomenal! Everything from start to finish was incredible. Glenn and Sarah were amazing behind the bar. Perfect vibe. We'll be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madi was absolutely lovely!! She knew exactly was she was talking about, and suggested amazing drinks for us. Got our vibe completely!! If you don’t come for the food then at least come for Miss Madi to make a wonderful drink selection for you and make your experience wonderful! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Y'all have got to stop finding my work email every time I get a new job. Creepiest marketing campaign ever.
Charming little place with excellent service and cozy decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool spot. Good food. Great service. I had a flight of bourbon that was really good, and they give you a back story for each one, which was a really cool touch. I had the risotto with Mahi Mahi and a pistachio crunch that was pretty good. Nice flavor. Not overwhelming, but could have used a little something more. I came for lunch and was able to get right to a table, and had amazing service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Definitely my new favorite Sunday Brunch destination. (And they only have the brunch menu on Sunday, in case you wondered)
At the moment I'd recommend the Brisket Hash and their Bourbon Bloody Mary (it's just the right level of spicy).
The Banana Foster French toast should not be missed either.
To be fair, I've had almost every item on the brunch menu and each one was a delight.
I don't think it's worth adding the smoked salmon to the avocado toast, as the salmon overpowered everything else, but it was still very good and the grapefruit was an interesting touch.
Appreciate the variety of locally sourced items on the menu as well.
I need to go back for lunch or dinner sometime... It has been too long for me to have anything to say about that (I only remember that it was reliably good and they make great drinks)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad we found this little gem!!! Def on our fave list! Hailey, Sally, Glen, and everyone else we met were so nice and personable. Loved hearing each person's story. We had lamb sliders, tuna tartar, fries, a craft drinks. All were amazing. The malt vinigar aoli was the right touch. There were so many options of delectable items, itnwas hard to choose. I love the creativity of all the scratch kichen food and drinks. Even the house burbon is the oaks own special formula. We are def going to be back to try everything else we didn't get to try. All flavors were very distinctive and were so delish. Dog friendly patio with fans, in which Mr Deck loved meeting new friends. Music was outside in the courtyard area. Inside atmosphere is a quaint sophisticated polished look that holds the actual bar area. The next time I came I got the porkbelly benedict, it wasn't really my jam but that could just be me. Easier was friendly and offered me something else and was pleasant. The food that day tasted a bit too salty for my liking, but again, that could just be me. Parking was easy. Other customers were a delight to meet as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Reserved a Table for Two at the Oak for my Wife and our one-year Anniversary. Fantastic food prepared in ways we've never had before. Portion sizes were perfect, the drink selection was top-tier, and the service staff was very attentive to our needs.
We were blown away by the food. As avid home-cooks we're often disappointed when going to fine-dining establishments but this place was absolutely an exception.
Tuna Tartare - Phenomenal, every item on the plate was fantastic, from the Wonton Chips, seasoning, and sauce. The Quality of Tuna at this restaurant is the best I've ever had.
Mac & Cheese - Coming from a family that prides themselves on Mac and Cheese this was as good as it gets.
Seared Tuna Dish - Once again, the quality of the Tuna was stunning, it was vibrant, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The Vegetables and Wasabi Crema was perfect. Enough said really.
Pork Belly w/ Coleslaw - Crispy, Tender, and the balance between the flavor of the coleslaw and pork belly was a perfect pair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and drinks are awesome but what makes this place so special is the service is PHENOMENAL. The staff is incredibly friendly and tentative. We’ve come on multiple occasions and have had an incredible experience each time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really great server's, I had the privilege of having James. Great suggestions and genuine concern for your dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m sure this is a nice restaurant, but I didn’t get to experience it. The hostess acts like you’re coming into her house, not into a restaurant. Her vibe is so not casual, not nice, and not something you want to be around when you’re on your time off. Granted, she is an older woman, I’m assuming it’s her restaurant? Regardless, the way she treated me was unacceptable.
I’ve worked with and respected many career servers, so I always treat staff with kindness and tip generously. But professionalism matters. During dinner, our server overheard a private conversation and chose to make an inappropriate comment that completely misread the situation.
The manager handled it well and apologized, but it was disappointing to experience that level of judgment from someone representing the restaurant.
Respect and professionalism are part of good service — and they should never be optional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
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