I have to give only one star when I pay $115 for a dry aged bone in Ribeye steak alone, and the quality of the meat that the waiter dropped down in front of me was the main reason I was at this restaurant.Though the service was perfect and spot on, I can not think how bad the steak was. It was so tough and had so much fat my dog barley ate it. Had to be the most expensive dog food my dog Buck has ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamed Spinach
Marjorie Corbin
My boyfriend and I went to Oak to celebrate our special occasion. The food, service, and atmosphere was absolutely exceptional. However, Jayton (the general manager) took our experience from great to outstanding. Jayton went out of his way to make our dinner a night we will never forget. We are still in shock by his hospitality and generosity. We are so grateful for his kind gesture and highly recommend Oak whether you are celebrating an occasion or just in the mood for a delicious meal. Thank you Jayton (and Cam - server) for an unforgettable evening. See you both soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gwendolyn Nichols
What an awesome place . Nick is the best birthday cake person ever!!!!!My son really enjoyed himself. Thank you! And the personalized menus are epic!!!!!❤?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters Rockefeller
Tom Lonergan
Great steakhouse in a classic setting, generous pour in the martini. Bone-in ribeye was done to perfection. For a change of pace try the truffle frites.
Previously working in a high-end steakhouse, I can truly say I am impressed. The atmosphere, service, and food were all incredible. Steaks cooked perfectly and the appetizer, salads, and sides we chose were phenomenal. You need to give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne Sunde
We were visiting Charleston for the first time and were celebrating our anniversary so wanted to treat ourselves to a special restaurant. This one was highly recommended and it didn’t disappoint. Steak and shrimp were perfect and the staff was extra attentive and generous. We felt really special. After 6pm there is valet parking which is really helpful as parking is hard to find on the street though there are paying parking lots nearby. We will definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Truffle Fries
Jeff
Great steak house in great location in Charleston. The food rivals (or is it better?) than Hall's Steak House, but in a much more elegant vibe. If you want loud and fast, Hall's is your place. Had the Cesar salad and steak frites - both excellent. Meat was perfectly cooked to order.
Philip Clark
I've been looking forward to going to this place for quite some time having passed it everyday. We were accommodated without a reservation granted it was a Monday night which is slow so I expected an incredible experience it was the exact opposite. First they don't give you bread for the table you must pay for it in fact you never offered it I had to ask and was informed of such. The prices in this place are comparable to the other well-known steakhouse in Charleston that starts with the letter "H". But based on the differences between the two places this place I think is more of a tourist spot or an overflow when the other steakhouse does not have reservations. The crowd was quite elderly and fairly quiet. Well I could tell you that the ribeye I ordered was charred on the outside nicely but cold and more rare than I had asked for. The mac and cheese with bacon taste its like someone added wood chips to the meal because it was so smoky I felt like I was sitting near a fire. The shrimp cocktail look like they came from Costco which is the one picture on the right. Interestingly that same night I went to the other Steakhouse to get a proper shrimp cocktail which were jumbo and delicious. The drinks were on point but odd that they list the ingredients and then charge for a margarita with tequila?...For the price I cannot say I would recommend this place they were equally expensive if not more than the other steakhouse. The server who will remain nameless was amazing and overcompensated for a lot of the shortcomings that we experienced. Cannot recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
TerriR
Alex was incredible and knowledgeable. This was our first time to Charleston and we were so excited to connect with our server!! He has also lived in Brighton, MA. Thank you for an incredible experience that we will never forget!!!
JayR
Alex, Michaela, and crew went way above expectations to bring us one of the best restaurant experiences ever. The food was perfect, service was absolutely on point and they made my wife's actual birthday (Feb. 29) amazing. See you all again soon!
What a great evening... Steak was perfect, creamed spinach we highly recommend, wedge perfectly dressed. Only negative & it was minor, the Parkerhouse rolls appetizer were over baked. But we'll be back!
Jacobsen Realty
Oak went above and beyond to help make my daughter’s bday a special occasion. When we arrived, there was a personalized card on the table along with a personal gift (they called earlier in the day to ask my daughter’s name and find out what her interests were). My daughter loved it! Additionally, everyone we interacted with, told her Happy Birthday.Our server was attentive, extremely pleasant, and seemed quite knowledgeable about the menu.The food was delicious, as always - though I would love to see a few more side options.And they offer complimentary valet.If you haven’t been, the Oak is a must!Parking: Complimentary valet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Oak Burger, Oysters Rockefeller, Oak Steak
Alyxandria Schwarzwalder
The atmosphere was excellent and our server tried to make things right which is why this isn’t a lesser review but we did not think the food was worthy of the price point at all. Two in our party got chicken which was poorly cooked (okay, fair for a steak restaurant) but the other two in our party got steaks which were also improperly cooked. One was totally charred yet cold and the other was almost completely burnt. They also did not accommodate the allergies in our party well at all. If you have a dairy allergy, this is definitely not the place for you. We asked to swap out the whipped potatoes for some vegetables and it was forgotten and then brought out burnt and charred after everyone else was finished with their meal. Drinks from the bar were also forgotten and we had to follow up with the server multiple times because the waitstaff and server teams didn’t seem to be working well together. It didn’t help that we were seated on the third floor and the kitchen is on the first, so it seemed our food had been sitting for quite some time before being brought to us. Disappointing experience and not worth the price tag. We won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
danielh
Fave restaurant when in Charleston. Always a lively crowd, great service, fantastic menu including classic appetizers, steakhouse mains and sides, and seafood and vegetarian options. Sunday wine special much appreciated. Will be back soon. Thx for the great service Sam!
Dawn
Food and service were excellent. However, as a two-top, we were seated directly next to a large table with young children who screeched and dropped noisy entertainment via their parents phones the entire time we were dining with them. Additionally, an adult at the table seemed to have a cold, and sneezed and coughed without covering his mouth the entire time as well. Lastly, since the tables were so close, we overheard everything at their table because they talked so loudly. It was difficult to have our own conversation. Truly, the tables are entirely too close to feel comfortable under such circumstances. I wish they had considered this before our arrival and seated us elsewhere, allowing that two-top to be used for a later reservation, perhaps when this group was near the end of their meal. Oak is an excellent fine dining restaurant. This did not emulate that.
I have to give only one star when I pay $115 for a dry aged bone in Ribeye steak alone, and the quality of the meat that the waiter dropped down in front of me was the main reason I was at this restaurant.Though the service was perfect and spot on, I can not think how bad the steak was. It was so tough and had so much fat my dog barley ate it. Had to be the most expensive dog food my dog Buck has ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamed Spinach
My boyfriend and I went to Oak to celebrate our special occasion. The food, service, and atmosphere was absolutely exceptional. However, Jayton (the general manager) took our experience from great to outstanding. Jayton went out of his way to make our dinner a night we will never forget. We are still in shock by his hospitality and generosity. We are so grateful for his kind gesture and highly recommend Oak whether you are celebrating an occasion or just in the mood for a delicious meal. Thank you Jayton (and Cam - server) for an unforgettable evening. See you both soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an awesome place . Nick is the best birthday cake person ever!!!!!My son really enjoyed himself. Thank you! And the personalized menus are epic!!!!!❤?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters Rockefeller
Great steakhouse in a classic setting, generous pour in the martini. Bone-in ribeye was done to perfection. For a change of pace try the truffle frites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oak Steak, Steak Frites, Creamed Spinach, Truffled Pomme Frites, Truffle Fries
Previously working in a high-end steakhouse, I can truly say I am impressed. The atmosphere, service, and food were all incredible. Steaks cooked perfectly and the appetizer, salads, and sides we chose were phenomenal. You need to give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were visiting Charleston for the first time and were celebrating our anniversary so wanted to treat ourselves to a special restaurant. This one was highly recommended and it didn’t disappoint. Steak and shrimp were perfect and the staff was extra attentive and generous. We felt really special. After 6pm there is valet parking which is really helpful as parking is hard to find on the street though there are paying parking lots nearby. We will definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Truffle Fries
Great steak house in great location in Charleston. The food rivals (or is it better?) than Hall's Steak House, but in a much more elegant vibe. If you want loud and fast, Hall's is your place. Had the Cesar salad and steak frites - both excellent. Meat was perfectly cooked to order.
I've been looking forward to going to this place for quite some time having passed it everyday. We were accommodated without a reservation granted it was a Monday night which is slow so I expected an incredible experience it was the exact opposite. First they don't give you bread for the table you must pay for it in fact you never offered it I had to ask and was informed of such. The prices in this place are comparable to the other well-known steakhouse in Charleston that starts with the letter "H". But based on the differences between the two places this place I think is more of a tourist spot or an overflow when the other steakhouse does not have reservations. The crowd was quite elderly and fairly quiet. Well I could tell you that the ribeye I ordered was charred on the outside nicely but cold and more rare than I had asked for. The mac and cheese with bacon taste its like someone added wood chips to the meal because it was so smoky I felt like I was sitting near a fire. The shrimp cocktail look like they came from Costco which is the one picture on the right. Interestingly that same night I went to the other Steakhouse to get a proper shrimp cocktail which were jumbo and delicious. The drinks were on point but odd that they list the ingredients and then charge for a margarita with tequila?...For the price I cannot say I would recommend this place they were equally expensive if not more than the other steakhouse. The server who will remain nameless was amazing and overcompensated for a lot of the shortcomings that we experienced. Cannot recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Alex was incredible and knowledgeable. This was our first time to Charleston and we were so excited to connect with our server!! He has also lived in Brighton, MA. Thank you for an incredible experience that we will never forget!!!
Alex, Michaela, and crew went way above expectations to bring us one of the best restaurant experiences ever. The food was perfect, service was absolutely on point and they made my wife's actual birthday (Feb. 29) amazing. See you all again soon!
Restaurantji Recommends
What a great evening... Steak was perfect, creamed spinach we highly recommend, wedge perfectly dressed. Only negative & it was minor, the Parkerhouse rolls appetizer were over baked. But we'll be back!
Oak went above and beyond to help make my daughter’s bday a special occasion. When we arrived, there was a personalized card on the table along with a personal gift (they called earlier in the day to ask my daughter’s name and find out what her interests were). My daughter loved it! Additionally, everyone we interacted with, told her Happy Birthday.Our server was attentive, extremely pleasant, and seemed quite knowledgeable about the menu.The food was delicious, as always - though I would love to see a few more side options.And they offer complimentary valet.If you haven’t been, the Oak is a must!Parking: Complimentary valet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Oak Burger, Oysters Rockefeller, Oak Steak
The atmosphere was excellent and our server tried to make things right which is why this isn’t a lesser review but we did not think the food was worthy of the price point at all. Two in our party got chicken which was poorly cooked (okay, fair for a steak restaurant) but the other two in our party got steaks which were also improperly cooked. One was totally charred yet cold and the other was almost completely burnt. They also did not accommodate the allergies in our party well at all. If you have a dairy allergy, this is definitely not the place for you. We asked to swap out the whipped potatoes for some vegetables and it was forgotten and then brought out burnt and charred after everyone else was finished with their meal. Drinks from the bar were also forgotten and we had to follow up with the server multiple times because the waitstaff and server teams didn’t seem to be working well together. It didn’t help that we were seated on the third floor and the kitchen is on the first, so it seemed our food had been sitting for quite some time before being brought to us. Disappointing experience and not worth the price tag. We won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Fave restaurant when in Charleston. Always a lively crowd, great service, fantastic menu including classic appetizers, steakhouse mains and sides, and seafood and vegetarian options. Sunday wine special much appreciated. Will be back soon. Thx for the great service Sam!
Food and service were excellent. However, as a two-top, we were seated directly next to a large table with young children who screeched and dropped noisy entertainment via their parents phones the entire time we were dining with them. Additionally, an adult at the table seemed to have a cold, and sneezed and coughed without covering his mouth the entire time as well. Lastly, since the tables were so close, we overheard everything at their table because they talked so loudly. It was difficult to have our own conversation. Truly, the tables are entirely too close to feel comfortable under such circumstances. I wish they had considered this before our arrival and seated us elsewhere, allowing that two-top to be used for a later reservation, perhaps when this group was near the end of their meal. Oak is an excellent fine dining restaurant. This did not emulate that.