Had a lovely meal with my best friend here last night. We had the most amazing server, Trish. It's a rarity lately that you get a server who is knowledgeable and seems to really enjoy their job. Definitely recommend the deviled eggs! The ExPat was well loved from the drink menu as well. Turned my friend into a bourbon lover! (Any chance of getting that drink recipe?)
I love this place. Perhaps the most friendly staff ever f any restaurant in the Triangle. The bartenders are very nice, personable and attentive, getting to know the patron while also making individual recommendations. The mac n cheese is the best I’ve ever had complete with bacon and black pepper accents. Just a very cool, genuine vibe that’s become a new local hangout for me with incredibly good house old fashions and a perfect menu.
I can not say enough wonderful things about our experience! We went there for my husband's birthday; we are both bourbon lovers! Our waitress, Megan was phenomenal! We told her what we liked and she created 2 amazing flights of bourbon! We found a new favorite to keep at the house!! We also loved the House Bourbon and will have to go back a lot to get our fix of that! We also had old fashions (onevwith rhuburb the other black walnut) and they were the best we've ever had. Beyond the bourbons and excellent service the food was amazing!! We have a new favorite place and we are telling everyone we know!
The Oak is one of my favorite places in Raleigh. I’ve become a regular. The food is incredible, the drinks are sublime, their bourbon selection is huge, and the entire staff there is simply superb. I have nothing but amazing things to say about The Oak. I’ve never had a bad meal or drink there. Ever. And every single person from management on down is absolutely outstanding. They make a phenomenal team. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out!!
Tried The Oak last night with friends and was not disappointed! The food was exceptional! The beef and brie sliders were cooked perfectly, and paired great with their handcut fries. The mac and cheese is a must try, as is their braised pork. The brussel sprouts are equally amazing, seriously, make your Mom proud and give them a try! Definitely ask for Alex to be your server. She is so knowledgable about the bourbons and a complete joy.
Had an amazing night last night at The Oak! Our server knew the different burbons well and made great suggestions, service was prompt and food was delicious. Unfortunately I can't remember our server's name to give him kudos. Will definitely be back and recommend to friends!
This was my first time here. Great atmosphere, food, and service. The staff explained every dish or drink to us we wanted to order.👍🏾 We will visit again.
Laura Van Nieuwenhuyze Owen
+5
An outstanding dinner with our best friends. Appetizers were fabulous. Tuna, salmon and flank steak cooked to perfection! Megan was an excellent server!
My friend picked The Oak as a surprise for my birthday dinner last night and we could not have had a better experience. The entire staff was so amazing and treated us so well even though we were a large and loud group. Special thanks to Alex for her amazing service and for having fun with us. The drinks and the food were all so delicious. I cannot wait to go back.
Great food and a huge selection of Bourbon, the staff was very knowledgeable about their offerings and made great recommendations. If you aren’t sure go with your 1st idea to check it out I’m sure it won’t disappoint.
We ordered the tuna tartare, the beef bourbon sliders and the NY strip steak. All the food was amazing and full of flavor! Dessert was a phenomenal cinnamon bread pudding.
Got there early. Decided to sit at the bar. For food, we both had the filet and were extremely impressed. If the bar is open and you are there to enjoy bourbon, sit at the bar. The drinks will only be half of your experience, no matter what you choose. The awesome bar tenders know their bourbon, the history of bourbon, and love having conversations with the customers. We will definitely be returning to The Oak when we are in the area.
One of the best restaurants in Raleigh! BBQ, Mac and cheese and Brussel spouts we're on point!
The atmosphere and conversation was great. Glenn is a great mixologist and we loved getting to know the history of the bourbon flight we tried. Definitely recommend the Old Fashion since they have so many different types of bitters. We'll be coming back for the bourbon and to try the food!
Alison Hannah Katschkowsky
+5
We love the Oak. Locally owned and run, it’s our go to spot— we’ve been going since they opened. Food is always good and service great. Best Brussel sprouts in town. Once we sit down, the bartenders know what we like and bring out drinks. Great bourbon selection.
We went here for my husbands birthday last night and all I can say is WOW! This was likely the best meal I’ve ever had in Raleigh. I got the Beef Wellington (which was spectacular), my husband split the tomahawk steak with a friend, another friend ordered the burger, and they were all so impressed. We also ordered one of all of the sides and four orders of the rolls(yes, 4🤤). The service was great. Our server, John, came by just the right about of times and was extremely knowledgeable regarding the food and drinks.
They also brought out peanut butter cheesecake for my husbands birthday and my gosh. It was so decadent!!
All in all, this was well worth the money and hype. We will definitely be back (soon, I hope!!)
I think I will have dreams about the Oak's mac n' cheese forever. It's seriously THAT good. I went with a large party, and they were absolutely phenomenal. I tried about 5 different dishes, and each one was seriously delicious. I have never had beet dip since I'm not a huge fan of beets, but the Oak's beet dip is truly something worth trying. I will say some of the portion sizing seemed a bit disproportionate to pricing and other dishes in comparison. I was surprised that the mac n' cheese as a side dish was way more filling and bigger in comparison price point wise to the risotto as my main entree. Also, they didn't have as many non-alcoholic drink choices as I would have liked, such as lemonade. But everything else was absolutely superb, and I will definitely make sure to come back to the Oak whenever I am in the area again.
Awesome service !! I love the fact that mostly everything is made from scratch. I had a group of 4 and was seated in a timely manner. I love places where individuals enjoy what they do and it shows.
The previous owner made it a great experience. I plan to be back to try the flights.
Loved going here! Everything was exceptional! We came with some friends to celebrate Christmas. The service was top notch, the wait staff was very attentive and accommodating. The sprouts and cheese fries- so delicious! The house bourbon was outstanding. I got the New York strip with mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the goat cheese mashed potatoes were exquisite! We will definitely be back
Food 10/10! Service 10/10! Drinks 10/10! Staff 10/10. Absolutely enjoyed my food and drink experience. I was disappointed about the overall aesthetic on the inside! The vibe from the outside is much different than the inside and my expectations were high! The inside gives food hall vibes which was disappointing! I was hoping for sophisticated leathers and amber lighting! The chairs in my personal opinion were uncomfortable. Very little interior thought was put into the overall experience! The food however…very good! I love to support local. I will be back soon.
Food was good, the shrimp tapas is great. Ordered NY strip that was good. Chef extracted as much flavor of that steak as he could but I'd love it if they had a ribeye!
List of bourbons to match best of the best bars in town. Kudos to the spicy Wild Turkey selection and old fashioned. Servers were probably the best in town (and I've been to many bourbon bars). Everything excellent. Recommend and I'll be back!!
Fantastic food! The romaine salad was awesome. Charred romaine? Who’d have thought?! Drinks were also stellar and decently priced (around $12).
It’s been about a year since I’ve been here and was really looking forward the Nashville chicken sliders and the shrimp w/ chorizo and focaccia but they weren’t available on the daily menu. Would later find out they had a new chef and those items were not available any longer.
The bourbon is always on point. The waitstaff is very knowledgeable and can help pick the perfect old fashioned based on your taste.
Had a really lovely time! Bartender, Glenn, was just perfect and made for a wonderful dining experience for my friend and I. Excellent banter, suggestions, and overall friendly vibe at the bar. Dishes were all great but we loved the cocktails!
We didn't get the chance to eat. We sat at the bar and met the bar tender Glenn. Glenn was full of whiskey information and could talk "whiskey" with the best of us. Simply remarkable how he could maintain a separate conversation with 3 different groups at the bar. The bar didn't need music or a show because Glenn was the show himself!
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Food, spirits, and service are of high focus here.
Immediately the atmosphere of The Oak is of course rustic while modern and simple. Dark tones with actual oakwood full the surrounding designs. Seating is available around dinner time and easily accessible.
Service is inviting and cheerful. Shawn of 8 years serving here knows his bourbons thoroughly to include the bios of the distillery owners and their individual processes and tastes. As an amateur he helped me decide a flight for a sweet, smokey, and a local.
My wife and her friend easily chose their entrees, even with my wife's bariatric minimal diet. Serving time for food was not instant, however plenty of signage reminds customers that everything is scratch made and made with love. They weren't kidding. So much explosive flavor with everything from the kid's steak fries to BBQ Brussel sprouts to salmon filets and forged burgers. Exquisite. I was definitely filled to the gills with leftovers to take home.
Now cons to take into consideration would have to be pricing. It's definitely not a cheap date, but you are for sure paying for quality is money is not an option. Additionally as a military service member they did not have a discount available, which as an establishment near military areas I was rather surprised by not necessarily upset.
The experience was well worth it and I worry definitely return.
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I just happened to stumble across this place while looking for a unique dining experience for some friends visiting Raleigh. The Oak kitchen was beyond 5 stars, let's start with the atmosphere, it was such a relaxed place to have an intimate evening. The music was set at a great volume for background noise and to hear it but not have it drown out conversation at the table. The lighting was low, but gives an excellent ambiance and vibe to the place focusing on their large bourbon selection. Speaking of drink selection their house crafted spirits are all amazing each unique and full of flavor. My guest got the Oak old fashioned and I tried thir house Gin and tonic, as well as the 86. All of these drinks were so well balanced and flavorful without being over powered by the alcohol used in them. My guest asked the server what made his Old Fashioned have such a unique taste and our server Trevor informed him he had used a special dark walnut bitter for him in the drink. He had picked up that my guest was looking for something unique in his drink. Trevor was a fantastic as well as the rest of the staff our drinks consistently filled and our table checked regularly for drinks and feedback on everything. The table talked over what each of us were going to order so we started with a delicious Civiche and the house nachos with Brisket and both were amazing. They were a great precedent to our meal, the table ordered the braised pork shoulder with homemade mac n cheese, and fried brussel sprouts a flavorful balanced meal of southern comfort the pork is tender and shredded with a ample amount of sauce, the fried brussel sprouts are a unique take that is crunch yet soft at the same time the sauce drizzled across them is a sweet little twist that give them a unique taste, and the mac n cheese is a hearty full flavored mix of cheese and cream. The Oak smash on the rosemary brioche bread is fantastic the patties of Angus beef were well seasoned and cooked perfectly to retain moisture and flavor. We got the bourbon slides and the used of smoked Gouda with the Angus patty and onion jam were so well balanced with each bite you could get a little warmth from the fresh black pepper, but not over powering. Finally the last item we got was the lamb sliders, and let me say this was probably my favorite item out of everything I tried. The use of whipped feta and chow chow on a perfectly seasoned perfectly cooked lamb burger just put it on a whole new level. I am not a huge lamb fan, but this slider gave me a new perspective on it. Overall I will say this has been one of my best experiences in Raleigh since moving here and the The Oak, Kitchen has made a customer for life, if you have not tried them I promise you it will be an experience you will never forget.
Everything about the Oak is great! I was visiting my sister from out of town and we decided to do dinner at the Oak Friday evening. From the time I walked in to the time I left, I was treated with the best customer service, friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff. The food was AMAZING, Glenn and Laurel are a whole vibe and the best bartenders, they are super fun and make sure your glass is never empty. They also make sure you have ample water for hydration. Now let’s talk about the plants. I am a new plant mom and fell in love with the Monstera plant! Great atmosphere, positive vibes and good food. You must check out the Oak and the bone marrow dish with the bourbon luge!
The Oak is definitely a must if you’re a whiskey drinker, their list is extensive! Glenn the bartender is always a pleasure, he gives us awesome recommendations & is so friendly and energetic! The food is amazing & prepared just right every time (:
You won't be disappointed!!! First the bar is where to eat hands down. Glenn the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable!
For food we got the pretzel....cheese was delicious. Got the sprouts.....so amazing!!! But the hit was the Adobo Bone Marrow. I am lucky but this was just total goodness in every bite.
Finally got a whiskey flight....the New Yorker. Here is what we got
Black dirt, sweet smell, spice on the tongue but it much burn in the throat
Hill Rock, woody smell and taste on the tongue, no burn in the throat
Widow Jane, aged 10 yrs, deep okay smell and taste, very unique flavor
Must stop and eat here!!!!
If you’re looking for a cool, upscaled casual spot for dinner or a date. This place is a must. Our waiter was so knowledgeable on different types of bourbon/whiskey so of course we did whiskey flights. The food is out of this world. We got the deviled egg spread, Mac and cheese, sliders and more. The braised pork shoulder is a MUST. Give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed.
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Talk about feeling like family! Right from the start you're greeted by Ryan who is not only super kind but also funny! Then our waiter, Sean, is not only super nice and friendly, but he also gives extremely good recommendations. Haley, the owner, (sorry if I spelled that wrong!) is so caring and makes sure to come around to the tables to see how you're doing, etc. She always talks extremely highly of her staff and made sure to ask our names because she recognized us from previous visits. I apologize, I don't know the bartenders name, but he was also super nice! Both bartenders have given us recommendations on drinks before and they never miss!
Not only is the staff incredible, but the food is to DIE for! I often dream about the lamb sliders and the vinegar dip for the fries. My husband has loved the pork shoulder and was very excited to see some new adds to the menu. He had the NY strip last night and we also tried the new pork belly app... how they have so many things on their menu and everything is just as delicious as the next is pure sorcery.
If you are thinking of going here... just do it. You will be sad you didn't come sooner! The only think I would say is make sure to get a reservation no matter what night it is because they fill up FAST! When you go and try the food and talk to the staff you'll understand why :)
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