While the chef was able to modify several dishes to accommodate a vegan and vegetarian diet, we were not “wowed” by any as most were without much flavor or substance.Our waitress was not friendly but very attentive. She forgot that one dish was made with egg as the main ingredient (the cabbage pancake) so I was served it, ate it, and instantly felt sick. That was unfortunate because we were very clear in the beginning that we were ordering off the allergen-guide menu… it seemed like an honest mistake and slip-up, but was certainly avoidable and could have been dangerous.The baby sweet potatoes and shaved salad were highlights of our meal.Overall, this was not for me. If you are looking for animal-centric foods or extensive drink options (alcohol), you may enjoy this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shaved Salad
A. Rosnob
While the chef was able to modify several dishes to accommodate a vegan and vegetarian diet, we were not “wowed” by any as most were without much flavor or substance.Our waitress was not friendly but very attentive. She forgot that one dish was made with egg as the main ingredient (the cabbage pancake) so I was served it, ate it, and instantly felt sick. That was unfortunate because we were very clear in the beginning that we were ordering off the allergen-guide menu… it seemed like an honest mistake and slip-up, but was certainly avoidable and could have been dangerous.The baby sweet potatoes and shaved salad were highlights of our meal.Overall, this was not for me. If you are looking for animal-centric foods or extensive drink options (alcohol), you may enjoy this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shaved Salad
Drew M.
A go-to recommendation for larger parties (6-8), vegetarians, or parties with a variety of tastes and preferences. You'll get high-minded flavors in a relatively casual setting with excellent service. Oakhart has some of the best vegetable dishes in the city (beets or charred carrots), while also offering excellent pizzas. The cocktails are creative and affordable ($13). Consistently a five star experience.
Jordan C.
My mother and I stopped in Charlottesville for a dinner at Oakhart Social on the way back from Virginia Beach trip. We arrived around 5:45-6pm on a Friday evening, without a reservation, and were told that there would be a wait, as it was starting to get busy. I would recommend a reservation because we waited about 30 minutes for an opening at the bar. The service was good, not great, but the staff were very friendly! The ambiance was rustic and the interior had an inviting feel about it. Their food is meant to be shared amongst the table and is portioned accordingly. We started with the shaved salad and beets. They were both unique dishes with nice combinations of flavors. The shaved salad had arugula, fennel, carrots, watermelon radish, fuji apples, medjool dates, crumb, and a garlic parmesan dressing. The shaved veggies were super crisp, the apples and dates added a slight sweetness, the crumbs gave it some texture, and the parmesan dressing tied all the flavors together. Overall it was a really unique, tasty slaw-like salad, would recommend! The beet dish included oranges, yogurt, pistachio, and tarragon. The beets were complimented by the oranges and the yogurt sauce gave it some tang. Next out pizzas arrived, and boy were they something! We tried the mushroom pizza first and were BLOWN away with it! The mushroom pizza has oyster and shiitake mushrooms, house-made ricotta, red sauce, and pistachio pesto. The pistachio pesto had immense flavor and paired magically with the creamy ricotta cheese. Next was the bacon pizza which had potato cream, bacon, kale, red onion, and lemon zest. This was definitely a different pizza, never had pizza with potato cream before. The potato cream had a richness to it, complimented by the smokiness of the bacon, and the slight citrus of the lemon. Overall both our pizzas were stellar and they weren't too heavy. We both agreed the mushroom pizza was our favorite though. We ended the night with their s'mores bread pudding and certainly didn't regret it! We loved various elements of this dessert including the torched marshmallows and puppy chow. The bread pudding was a nice size and was warm when it arrived. All in all, we had a lovely experience here at Oakhart Social. The food was full of bold flavors, made with fresh, high quality ingredients. The service was decent, but could have been a little better. My mom ordered a coffee, which they forgot, so they took a drink off our bill. Everything we ordered we thoroughly enjoyed. The salad and beets were great starters and the pizzas were exceptional! Would recommend and will be retuning next time we are in Charlottesville.
Kenneth Anderson
Absolutely incredible experience. Definitely shared plate, shared experience place but service and food were spot on. Would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beat Salad, Hanger Steak
Jorge I.
Great spot! The patio is a nice addition to their indoor dining but it was chilly in there. Food is absolutely incredible, but quite expensive for "sharing" or tapas style. Service was fast and she explained everything. I recommend the place but you'll definitely spend atleast $80 per person if you want to feel decently "full"
Kim Iskyan
Fantastic food -- roasted broccoli, beets, mushroom pizza... a complex symphony of flavors that Brahms would die for. Complimentary glass of bubbly for our anniversary was a nice touch. Great service (h/t Karen). Hoping to go back again soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Mitchell
I'm compelled to share my disappointing experience at Oakhart Social. Initially, finding the restaurant was a challenge in itself, as their sign was obscured by an overgrown plant, making it quite difficult to locate.Upon entering, the atmosphere seemed inviting, but the QR code menu quickly proved to be a letdown. It offered nothing more than uninspired American cuisine, with no standout dishes. Deciding the menu wasn't to our liking, we opted to leave, only to be confronted with a surprising and, regardless of policy, unjustifiable $75 charge for not dining.Moreover, the manager's demeanor was off-putting. Despite our polite and respectful approach to the situation, their response was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. This rebuttal is important to note, as any claims of rudeness on our part would be completely unfounded and inaccurate.This experience was unfortunate, not just for the subpar menu, but more so for the poor customer service and obscure policies. I strongly recommend potential patrons to consider other dining establishments where both the culinary offerings and customer service are of a higher standard.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Jason M.
I'm compelled to share my disappointing experience at Oakhart Social. Initially, finding the restaurant was a challenge in itself, as their sign was obscured by an overgrown plant, making it quite difficult to locate. Upon entering, the atmosphere seemed inviting, but the QR code menu quickly proved to be a letdown. It offered nothing more than uninspired American cuisine, with no standout dishes. Deciding the menu wasn't to our liking, we opted to leave, only to be confronted with a surprising and, regardless of policy, unjustifiable $75 charge for not dining. Moreover, the manager's demeanor was off-putting. Despite our polite and respectful approach to the situation, their response was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. This rebuttal is important to note, as any claims of rudeness on our part would be completely unfounded and inaccurate. This experience was unfortunate, not just for the subpar menu, but more so for the poor customer service and obscure policies. I strongly recommend potential patrons to consider other dining establishments where both the culinary offerings and customer service are of a higher standard.
Victoria B.
This is a fun little place. The server encouraged us to order to share, so we kept that in mind, and I'm glad because I would have missed out otherwise. The carrots and broccoli were meh to me (somewhat over- and undercooked, respectively), and I didn't love the tuna. The cocktails were solid, but the easy winner for everyone was the pizza. So well done and perfect flavors. Price wise, I think it was a little high for what we got (entrée prices for tapa sizes) but it was a satisfying meal overall.
Just dined at Oakhart Social. For 3 women, I ordered the beets, the carrots, the shaved salad, the hanger steak, the bacon pizza and the s'mores bread pudding. Every single item was delicious and perfect. For drinks I highly recommend "A Star is Born." This restaurant never fails to exceed expectations. Furthermore, the hostess chased us down on the sidewalk with the box of leftovers we forgot to take with us. Talk about service! We hope to be back soon.
Brad S.
We stumbled onto this restaurant and loved it. The menu was intriguing and different from anything else available in Charlottesville. The place was packed on a Wednesday night and we were lucky to get seats at the bar (better service). My wife and I always order plates to share, and the servings here were just the right size for that. The shaved salad with fennel, carrots, apples, and dates was extremely tasty. The beet salad with oranges and yogurt and something crunchy was delicious. The seared trout was tender and sweet, and accompanied by small potatoes in something like a cilantro-honey sauce. All of the dishes featured a variety of flavors and spices. They had a variety of craft beers, but my only complaint is that they were served in cans, not on draft. We highly recommend this place, and it deserves a much better rating than 4.3. Don't be put off by the negative reviews, they were mostly written by entitled people who think they deserved more attention. Maybe they did, but our service (from the bartender) was great. And even though the place was full, we didn't have to wait too long for any of the dishes. Ratings on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (Excellent): Food quality 5; Drinks 4; Service 5; Cleanliness 5; Ambience 5; Value 5; Overall rating 5 stars!
Lauren Aiello
My husband and I came here for our one year anniversary and we had the best experience - thanks to Jordan for taking care of us! The food was seriously phenomenal - one of the best meals we have had in a while. The timing of the dishes was perfect. The wine selection was great. Customer service was top notch. We can’t wait to come back!!
Ellie Tor
We had a delicious dinner! We ordered the whole flounder and the mushroom pizza and both were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jack Warfield
We were a little scared by the prices at first, but probably the best meal in terms of food and experience I've had in Charlottesville.
While the chef was able to modify several dishes to accommodate a vegan and vegetarian diet, we were not “wowed” by any as most were without much flavor or substance.Our waitress was not friendly but very attentive. She forgot that one dish was made with egg as the main ingredient (the cabbage pancake) so I was served it, ate it, and instantly felt sick. That was unfortunate because we were very clear in the beginning that we were ordering off the allergen-guide menu… it seemed like an honest mistake and slip-up, but was certainly avoidable and could have been dangerous.The baby sweet potatoes and shaved salad were highlights of our meal.Overall, this was not for me. If you are looking for animal-centric foods or extensive drink options (alcohol), you may enjoy this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shaved Salad
While the chef was able to modify several dishes to accommodate a vegan and vegetarian diet, we were not “wowed” by any as most were without much flavor or substance.Our waitress was not friendly but very attentive. She forgot that one dish was made with egg as the main ingredient (the cabbage pancake) so I was served it, ate it, and instantly felt sick. That was unfortunate because we were very clear in the beginning that we were ordering off the allergen-guide menu… it seemed like an honest mistake and slip-up, but was certainly avoidable and could have been dangerous.The baby sweet potatoes and shaved salad were highlights of our meal.Overall, this was not for me. If you are looking for animal-centric foods or extensive drink options (alcohol), you may enjoy this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shaved Salad
A go-to recommendation for larger parties (6-8), vegetarians, or parties with a variety of tastes and preferences. You'll get high-minded flavors in a relatively casual setting with excellent service. Oakhart has some of the best vegetable dishes in the city (beets or charred carrots), while also offering excellent pizzas. The cocktails are creative and affordable ($13). Consistently a five star experience.
My mother and I stopped in Charlottesville for a dinner at Oakhart Social on the way back from Virginia Beach trip. We arrived around 5:45-6pm on a Friday evening, without a reservation, and were told that there would be a wait, as it was starting to get busy. I would recommend a reservation because we waited about 30 minutes for an opening at the bar. The service was good, not great, but the staff were very friendly! The ambiance was rustic and the interior had an inviting feel about it. Their food is meant to be shared amongst the table and is portioned accordingly. We started with the shaved salad and beets. They were both unique dishes with nice combinations of flavors. The shaved salad had arugula, fennel, carrots, watermelon radish, fuji apples, medjool dates, crumb, and a garlic parmesan dressing. The shaved veggies were super crisp, the apples and dates added a slight sweetness, the crumbs gave it some texture, and the parmesan dressing tied all the flavors together. Overall it was a really unique, tasty slaw-like salad, would recommend! The beet dish included oranges, yogurt, pistachio, and tarragon. The beets were complimented by the oranges and the yogurt sauce gave it some tang. Next out pizzas arrived, and boy were they something! We tried the mushroom pizza first and were BLOWN away with it! The mushroom pizza has oyster and shiitake mushrooms, house-made ricotta, red sauce, and pistachio pesto. The pistachio pesto had immense flavor and paired magically with the creamy ricotta cheese. Next was the bacon pizza which had potato cream, bacon, kale, red onion, and lemon zest. This was definitely a different pizza, never had pizza with potato cream before. The potato cream had a richness to it, complimented by the smokiness of the bacon, and the slight citrus of the lemon. Overall both our pizzas were stellar and they weren't too heavy. We both agreed the mushroom pizza was our favorite though. We ended the night with their s'mores bread pudding and certainly didn't regret it! We loved various elements of this dessert including the torched marshmallows and puppy chow. The bread pudding was a nice size and was warm when it arrived. All in all, we had a lovely experience here at Oakhart Social. The food was full of bold flavors, made with fresh, high quality ingredients. The service was decent, but could have been a little better. My mom ordered a coffee, which they forgot, so they took a drink off our bill. Everything we ordered we thoroughly enjoyed. The salad and beets were great starters and the pizzas were exceptional! Would recommend and will be retuning next time we are in Charlottesville.
Absolutely incredible experience. Definitely shared plate, shared experience place but service and food were spot on. Would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beat Salad, Hanger Steak
Great spot! The patio is a nice addition to their indoor dining but it was chilly in there. Food is absolutely incredible, but quite expensive for "sharing" or tapas style. Service was fast and she explained everything. I recommend the place but you'll definitely spend atleast $80 per person if you want to feel decently "full"
Fantastic food -- roasted broccoli, beets, mushroom pizza... a complex symphony of flavors that Brahms would die for. Complimentary glass of bubbly for our anniversary was a nice touch. Great service (h/t Karen). Hoping to go back again soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm compelled to share my disappointing experience at Oakhart Social. Initially, finding the restaurant was a challenge in itself, as their sign was obscured by an overgrown plant, making it quite difficult to locate.Upon entering, the atmosphere seemed inviting, but the QR code menu quickly proved to be a letdown. It offered nothing more than uninspired American cuisine, with no standout dishes. Deciding the menu wasn't to our liking, we opted to leave, only to be confronted with a surprising and, regardless of policy, unjustifiable $75 charge for not dining.Moreover, the manager's demeanor was off-putting. Despite our polite and respectful approach to the situation, their response was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. This rebuttal is important to note, as any claims of rudeness on our part would be completely unfounded and inaccurate.This experience was unfortunate, not just for the subpar menu, but more so for the poor customer service and obscure policies. I strongly recommend potential patrons to consider other dining establishments where both the culinary offerings and customer service are of a higher standard.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I'm compelled to share my disappointing experience at Oakhart Social. Initially, finding the restaurant was a challenge in itself, as their sign was obscured by an overgrown plant, making it quite difficult to locate. Upon entering, the atmosphere seemed inviting, but the QR code menu quickly proved to be a letdown. It offered nothing more than uninspired American cuisine, with no standout dishes. Deciding the menu wasn't to our liking, we opted to leave, only to be confronted with a surprising and, regardless of policy, unjustifiable $75 charge for not dining. Moreover, the manager's demeanor was off-putting. Despite our polite and respectful approach to the situation, their response was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. This rebuttal is important to note, as any claims of rudeness on our part would be completely unfounded and inaccurate. This experience was unfortunate, not just for the subpar menu, but more so for the poor customer service and obscure policies. I strongly recommend potential patrons to consider other dining establishments where both the culinary offerings and customer service are of a higher standard.
This is a fun little place. The server encouraged us to order to share, so we kept that in mind, and I'm glad because I would have missed out otherwise. The carrots and broccoli were meh to me (somewhat over- and undercooked, respectively), and I didn't love the tuna. The cocktails were solid, but the easy winner for everyone was the pizza. So well done and perfect flavors. Price wise, I think it was a little high for what we got (entrée prices for tapa sizes) but it was a satisfying meal overall.
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Just dined at Oakhart Social. For 3 women, I ordered the beets, the carrots, the shaved salad, the hanger steak, the bacon pizza and the s'mores bread pudding. Every single item was delicious and perfect. For drinks I highly recommend "A Star is Born." This restaurant never fails to exceed expectations. Furthermore, the hostess chased us down on the sidewalk with the box of leftovers we forgot to take with us. Talk about service! We hope to be back soon.
We stumbled onto this restaurant and loved it. The menu was intriguing and different from anything else available in Charlottesville. The place was packed on a Wednesday night and we were lucky to get seats at the bar (better service). My wife and I always order plates to share, and the servings here were just the right size for that. The shaved salad with fennel, carrots, apples, and dates was extremely tasty. The beet salad with oranges and yogurt and something crunchy was delicious. The seared trout was tender and sweet, and accompanied by small potatoes in something like a cilantro-honey sauce. All of the dishes featured a variety of flavors and spices. They had a variety of craft beers, but my only complaint is that they were served in cans, not on draft. We highly recommend this place, and it deserves a much better rating than 4.3. Don't be put off by the negative reviews, they were mostly written by entitled people who think they deserved more attention. Maybe they did, but our service (from the bartender) was great. And even though the place was full, we didn't have to wait too long for any of the dishes. Ratings on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (Excellent): Food quality 5; Drinks 4; Service 5; Cleanliness 5; Ambience 5; Value 5; Overall rating 5 stars!
My husband and I came here for our one year anniversary and we had the best experience - thanks to Jordan for taking care of us! The food was seriously phenomenal - one of the best meals we have had in a while. The timing of the dishes was perfect. The wine selection was great. Customer service was top notch. We can’t wait to come back!!
We had a delicious dinner! We ordered the whole flounder and the mushroom pizza and both were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We were a little scared by the prices at first, but probably the best meal in terms of food and experience I've had in Charlottesville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5