I've always loved Oak & Reed for dinner and brunch but now trying them for breakfast new love unlocked. The breakfast was simple but then of course Oak & Reed throws in their flair. The eggs were perfectly cooked soft and buttery. And the sour dough toast with that perfect sour dough tang was the perfect edition. Even the coffee in the French press takes the coffee to another level. But talking about Oak & Reed flair the signature waffle was possibly one of the best things I have eaten. The waffle with that pearl sugar is the way a waffle should be made but then they have that waffle filled with Dutch caramel and that mascarpone on top is perfect. The tang, sweetness, butteriness, the crisp yet fluffy waffle it all was an equation for an amazing breakfast item. I could eat that every time I go. Truly amazing. The staff in Oak & Reed is always amazing attentive and kind. Live the open kitchen concept. Especially with my two year old currently in a Ratatouille kick so she wanted to see the chefs while she looked for Remy cooking. All in all Oak & Reed never disappoints. read more

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Unfortunately I have to say this place was just meh! This is one of my friends favorite restaurant, she even wanted to have them cater her wedding. So I was excited when we finally got a chance to try it. And here is where it may have been my fault, maybe I hyped it up too much. So the funny thing when we arrived at the restaurant and I saw another friend. She told me it was her first time and it wasn't good (this was a warning!) she said especially the chicken and waffles. So again maybe it's my fault because I didn't listen. My heart was set on the chicken and waffles and she was right. It was not good. Like how do you mess up chicken and waffles? It was lacking all types of flavor. It was bad. Why 3 stars than? Because their Spicy Pork Congee was amazing! It's an Asian rice dish and everything that lacked flavor in the chicken and waffles was made up in this dish. The problem? This is only an appetizer. It needs to be an entree, which would mean making it a larger portion. It was fantastic! They also had a decent beer selection which we got. The inside of the restaurant is cute. It has so much potential I just think maybe a revamp of the recipes. But maybe another dish would be good. We came for brunch so I don't know how their dinner menu is. I will probably give them another chance because how amazing the congee was I know they have potential to be great. read more

This was our restaurant of choice for this year's Valentine's Day, and I have to say, we were both impressed. I made reservations a few nights prior so we wouldn't be scrambling to find a spot last minute, and that definitely paid off. The atmosphere was really nice--modern vibe, white tablecloths, and great customer service. They offered a special three-course menu for the occasion, which made the night feel a little fancy (in a good way). The food overall was good, though there were a couple things that stood out. The oysters were fresh and nicely chilled, but the smoked sauce gave them more of a canned smoked-oyster taste. Not terrible, just not quite what you'd expect from a fresh oyster. The duck was tender and well-seasoned, I really enjoyed that. The short rib was also super tender, and we both gave that two thumbs up. Overall, it was a nice romantic spot for the occasion. We'll definitely be back to try the regular menu. Nice spot! read more

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The food the service is absolutely amazing we love that place,always have something new on the menu ,super creative chefs we absolutely love it read more

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My siblings and I came to Oak & Reed for brunch after church. I was surprised to find a gem right in Middletown. This was my first visit and found them on Yelp. Upon arrival, the place were fairly packed for Sunday brunch. We were quickly seated though. The space was spacious and lot of rooms between tables. Has a nice open feel, with modern classic American feel. The kitchen is open so you can see all the preparations. Very quickly the waitress came over and took our drink order. She was able to answer our menu questions and made some recommendations. We decided on Chicken & Waffles, Fried Chicken sandwich and Eggs Benedict. The preparations took awhile as there was a big party before us. But when the food finally got to our table, wow. It was tasty... I highly recommend the chicken & waffle. It's one of the most popular brunch dishes. The chicken is moist, with a nice crisp, and the waffle is light & crispy. The Egg Benedict had the perfect poached eggs with running yolks. The hollandaise sauce was rich but more than I prefer. Everything was well seasoned. I am excited to go back to try their dinner menu! A jewel find in Middletown! read more

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My first visit to Oak & Reed today & I must say , 100% satisfied! Reservations at 2.. young lady's at the podium very pleasant.. allowed me to wait for my party .. seated and service immediately! Julian was our waiter & not only handsome & a beautiful smile but pleasant!! We started with a mimosa! Delicious! Then we ordered the chicken & waffles. SCRUMPTIOUS!!!! large portions!! Then a delectable pressed coffee served with warm milk.! Never once felt pressured to leave! So impressed with Oak & Reed! Definitely will be back again!! read more

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I went with my date for the second time and completely forgot the menu changes all the time. I originally came for a specific dish but honestly the new choices were a pleasant surprise. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. But let me talk about the shrimp. I don't usually like anything breaded yet these were on a whole different plane of existence. Imagine shrimp McNuggets reimagined by a chef who knows how to turn something simple into pure magic. They were crispy, tender, bursting with flavor, and so addictive that each bite felt almost otherworldly. Honestly it was one of those rare dishes that makes you close your eyes and savor the moment. Dare I say it was almost an orgasmic experience. I also had oysters in a rich and velvety broth and some sourdough bread still warm from the bakery next door. For my main I played it safe and went with a steak which ended up being incredible as well. Overall this was a 10 out of 10 dining experience. This place feels like something you would expect to stumble upon in NYC and not hidden away in a little town like Middletown. I am already planning my next visit and I will be dreaming about that shrimp until then. read more

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Run! Unless you're someone who has no sense of taste, likes overly sweet and extremely unbalanced food, and doesn't mind significantly overpaying for value, RUN AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!! Some might suggest it could have been a one off. I'll tell you that's impossible as this was a systemic failure across the board. The food was planned to be like it came, and that's sad as whomever planned this has no sense of taste it seems. Let's start with the alcohol first. This is a beer and wine only place, though they try to say sake as well (just another type of wine). Then why do they have mixed drinks referencing margarita and old fashioned? Truth is, they tried to mask wine into a mixed drink name. The reality of this... it fails from the start. The "margarita" I had tasted like a lime spritzer with no alcohol whatsoever. It had a nice dried lime wheel but it was a total waste of money. Taste was poor and far from a margarita in concept or delivery. Let's move on to the wings, chopped salad, and oysters. 0-3 on these items. First, the wings say scotch bonnet and jerked. The reality is no flavor, no taste, no spice and a weird salt hit before sweet finish. The sauce at the bottom of the bowl tastes like a bad bottled jerk sauce clumped in the bowl with fancy greens cut over the top. Cost to value - severely over valued. The chopped salad was even worse. They put all the innards of the lettuce in the bowl which bumped up the bitterness (and dropped cost) all while making the salad overly sweet with a weirdly salty chicken added. There was no balance to the flavors and sweet came through along with bitter ruffage. Menu price $18. Likely cost of items $5. Actual value $2-3. Yes, it was that bad. The oysters were actually decently good. Sweet finish but taste was on point. The problem is no horseradish it seems in the cocktail sauce and no Tabasco. I know not all like those things but both are regular items that go with oysters so not sure why neither were present if they sell 2 types as options. This item value was close to the cost they charged but really the only thing I could say that about. They also give a weird olive sourdough bread on the table. The cooked olive is a very odd flavor but even worse is the oil/vinegar mix. Too much balsamic vinegar in what we got and it is a sweet vinegar at that just further compounding the sweet issues all night long. All in all, the food was so bad, we had to leave and go to a Chili's near our hotel to actually eat. (We didn't order dinner at this place as we wanted to adjust based on how we were after the apps. Turns out, the place was so bad, we left). I have to say Chili's blows this place away on taste, value and quality. I've rarely ever said this about Chili's but on this night, it was miles ahead of Oak & Reed on flavor, value and cook of food. We were charged $89+ on the bill at this place, with what I'd judge as an effective value of well below $50. Also, the staff seem completely oblivious as the waitress asked us if we were ordering dinner and when I said no, she said she sees we got a lot of food (we had not). She also said she hoped she'd see us again, to which I said she would not. She clearly wasn't listening or didn't care as she just walked away to my comment. The ambiance would prob score a 4 on its own. The service (Erika was our waitress), a high 2 or low 3 at best. The food... too bad I can't give a negative 5!!! Heck, this place does not deserve even a 1 star with what we had due to the food. As I started with the review, RUN!!!! read more

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Food was phenomenal!! The service was extraordinary! The view inside is amazing! Candles at every table, little flower vases on the side, and beautiful entrance!! Recommend our server Amanda! The manager Daniel is superb. So attentive and approachable! He even went through the cold, rainy weather just to show us the pathway to the parking! Chef Mikey is amazing! Ready for any unexpected challenges! We will most definitely be back again. Thank you Oak and Reed for an awesome night. read more

Amazing food and cozy atmosphere. Quality food with depths of flavor. Service to superb attention to detail and very kind. Will definitely be back read more

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We were staying in Monticello and decided to check out Oak and Reed for dinner. It's located in a cute little town. The interior is spacious and inviting. The starter bread is so good and fresh baked! We ordered the New England Fish Chowder and Korean Fried Broccoli as appetizers and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Everything was so good! I especially loved the New England Fish Chowder and Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken portion is huge. Can easily be shared! They don't serve hard liquor but I tried one of their fermented agave cocktails and it was yummy. Our server was so sweet and attentive. Definitely recommend visiting. read more

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I was taken to this restaurant as a surprise birthday gift. The first thing you notice is the ambiance. The food and service were excellent. I will recommend this restaurant to all my friends and visit it again in the future. read more

Beautiful space the food was so good. I would buy the butter for the cornbread by the buckets it was soo good , I will definitely be going back over and Over again. read more

Wow what a treat! I called the night before to make a reservation and when we arrived we got there before the start of the rush dinner crowd! I started off with the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer and the filet mignon as a main. Everything came out superb, the food was amazing and our service was excellent! Nicole our waitress was outstanding and made sure we had everything we needed! She remembered us from last time and added a nice welcoming sign to our table! Cameron our bus boy was so personable and made sure all our food to go was wrapped up and ready to go! So convenient to go have a great meal and get waited on like we own the place!! read more

Oak & Reed - Our waitress "Ms Middletown" added this little sign to our table! - Beer Bar Near Me - Middletown, New York

The 3 stars has nothing to do with the service or flavor of the food, but the limited availability of dishes, and the price. The menu itself is limited in choices, so you would want to definitely look at it before you go, and see if there is something that you specifically would want to try. The flavor is by far the best reason for going! My wife ordered a few different appetizers to make her meal, the butternut squash soup was soooo good and full of robust flavor, the gnocchi was soft and again lots of flavor which most gnocchi is dense and a tough chew, so fantastic shout out! I ordered the fried chicken, which turned out to be just 3 chicken tenders........not what I was expecting especially for the price. It was good, and the mashed potatoes were perfect, but again very overpriced. read more

Brunch Bliss at Oak & Reed - Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Roll French Toast & Steak and Eggs Done Right! Stopped in right at opening last Saturday for brunch and left completely impressed -- and very full. Here's what we tried: -Eggs Benedict: Absolute perfection. The hollandaise was silky and rich without being heavy, and the poached eggs were textbook -- runny yolk, tender whites. Served on a toasted English muffin with a thick-cut slice of ham that held up beautifully under all that buttery sauce. Bonus points for the crispy potato croquette on the side -- golden, crunchy, and so satisfying. -Cinnamon Roll French Toast: Easily one of the most indulgent (and worth it) things I've eaten in a while. Thick slices of soft bread coated in cinnamon sugar, topped with a vanilla-cinnamon glaze -- it's basically dessert disguised as breakfast, and I am here for it. -Steak and Eggs: A hearty, savory plate. The steak was cooked to order (medium to medium rare for me) and incredibly tender. It came with fried eggs on a bed of grilled tomatoes, onions, and potatoes that were actually crispy -- which is rare and much appreciated. It's the kind of plate that keeps you full straight through to dinner. -Our host, William, was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Our server Laura was attentive throughout the meal without being overbearing, and the atmosphere struck that perfect balance between modern and cozy. You can really tell the kitchen takes pride in every dish. If you're anywhere near Middletown and haven't done brunch here yet -- go. Go now. read more

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My husband and I have been wanted to try oak & reed for awhile and finally were able to go. The ambiance and aesthetic was nice. It was pretty nice being able to see into the kitchen. The restaurant was also very clean. I really enjoyed the collard greens, fried chicken and mashed potatoes. They were really good. The hamburger was pretty flavorless. The French fries were good. The service was not great. We had a larger party, so maybe that might've been stressful, but still unsure. Or maybe the server wasn't having the best of days. The cocktails were all wine based. Which was different but not bad either. Just not what I was expecting, and not something I normally go for. I'm not really sure I'd come back. But if I did it would be for the collard greens. read more

Reviewing bar staff and drink only. As I waited for my Yelp event to begin right next door at Moda Suite, I took my date to sit at the bar at Oak and Reed. There is no hard alcohol served here due to restrictions being close to a church. But Sake!! And an absolutely AMAZING bar staff. Friendliest women I have ever encountered at a bar. read more

What a delightful find. We were driving back to NC and did a search of restaurants in the vicinity. They were hosting a large private party and most of the guests had reservations. We only had a wait about 10 minutes to get a table outdoors. The outdoor seating area is nice, covered, and comfortable. My understanding from the waitress is the menu changes daily. I had the bolognese, it wasn't traditional, but it was very tasty. Portions are huge. I got a 1/2 size along with the manchego and fig salad. Still had leftovers. read more

Another hidden gem in the lower Hudson Valley! The food was meticulously prepared and served to perfection. I will be back! read more

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Always a hit. We shared the Korean fried broccoli and cornbread appetizers, and my friend got a salad with salmon, while I had the bolognese. I always get the large portion so I can have some for lunch, and save some for the next day. Love the scoop of ricotta on the top too. Waitress was friendly and attentive even though she was taking care of a big group of tables. read more

I don't love leaving subpar reviews because I generally only want to put positivity into the world. And i don't want to leave a review that could bring any harm to anybody. On the same hand, when there's an establishment that seems really misrepresented on Yelp, I want to flag it. Not to harm the restaurant, but to better guide those who may read this and debate whether to go. This is the review i wish i read. In short -- this place isn't bad, it's just not very good. For starters, the space itself is really strange. It's too big, really long, and feels empty. Doesn't quite know what to make of itself. We stepped foot inside and i immediately debated leaving just given how unwelcoming the ambiance felt. The food unfortunately wasn't much better. Not for lack of effort. Definitely some inventive dishes but the menu also didn't know what it wanted to be. Mix of Caribbean flavors, burgers, bolognese, fish etc ... kind of a mish mash, which is not to say a fusion menu can't work, but in this case, it definitely didn't. The burger was severely over charred and tasted pretty lousy. The bolognese was not what one who eats Italian good frequently wouldn't consider a real bolognese. Wasn't terrible but wasn't great. The sourdough they start you with and is supposed to be great was surprisingly lackluster. Cornbread was definitely good but swimming in butter. Service was unfortunately dreary and did nothing to improve the experience. As mentioned, the restaurant is really long and most of the meal our server was nowhere to be found. Tried to be generous with 3 stars here. The 4.6 Yelp review at time of me leaving this review is super misleading so please don't go expecting a near 5 star meal. read more

Had such a great time here! A girlfriend and I met up for dinner and loved the food, the atmosphere and the good service. Definite recommend! read more

I got takeout, and it was absolutely horrendous. Maybe the food is better in their apps were good, but the chicken and waffles was rubbery, both the chicken, and the waffle, the Macc was mediocre. It tasted like Velveeta. And for the Price they're servings were very small. read more

GREATTTT brunch food and drink options. The chicken and waffles are to die for. The restaurant is perfect for brunch with the girls or dinner with your partner. It is big enough to be accommodating. The only downfall is they charged my party a $20 large party fee for there being 6 people ? They did not communicate this until after the bill was paid . read more

I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. Awesome food, great service, great location. O&R quickly rose to the top on my list of favorite restaurants in Middletown. Truly a must try! read more

Have nice restaurant with food to be desired especially risotto service outstanding

excellent catering pickup. Good tasting easy to place order and they had it all correct and on time and great taste . Thanksgiving meal

Updated menu to seasonal food. Food and service are excellent! The bread and coffee were notably delicious.

This is the nicest restaurant in downtown Middletown right now. The Korean broccoli is delicious and so is the fried chicken. We love the corn bread, too. We also like the salmon, just fyi They have a very nice wine list but sadly no cocktails. read more

Street parking. Taken right in no reservation. Seated, drinks and order taken in a timely manner. Good music. Seated by window with nice view. Lighting is a little dark but overall a nice ambiance. Server very friendly and answered all our questions. Started with the Korean fried broccoli and had the fried chicken entree with mashed potatoes and collard greens. Food came out fast, hot, and delicious. I would recommend to friends and family. We will come again. read more

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Middletown is so darn lucky to have this gem of a restaurant in their neck of the woods! Excellent, Extremely well prepared food with generous portions and very reasonable prices. Anyone dissatisfied with this place should seek out a mental health evaluation and or a psychiatric ward. Everything Just So So So Extraordinary. Order the pork chop, steak, octopus... just order everything you possibly can. It's all amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies are awesome and you get 6 per order. Go NOW!!! Do Not Wait! This place deserves your support. read more

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We had a table of 7 guests who were all vegetarian and they accommodated us very well with delicious food. The service from the waitstaff was friendly and quick. I loved the setting even though our table was i the bar area we could look outside at greenery because of the wall of windows. On our next visit we will be sure and return this restaurant. read more

Okay. I will start off by saying. I absolutely did not make a big deal out of finding a roach in my drink as i didn't want to cause a scene. I tried to be really low key and nice about it. I've been to oak and reed before and absolutely loved it, which is why i decided to bring my boyfriend here for a romantic dinner date. I didn't come off nasty as you don't get anything out of being nasty. I wanted to see how my bill came once all the food was done and knowing i have a huge food reviewing platform if they didn't accommodate me in the way I should have then I would use my platform to bring awareness to the situation as I'm doing now. They still charged me for the remade drink and didn't consider even taking money off the bill after knowingly having a roach in my stuff. This is what swayed my decision on bringing this to the light. I thought being nice and low key about it, would lead them to not try and play in my face the way they did. Yes they are located in Middletown ( where roaches could be around as it is a mini like city) but there's no excuse why your business has even the smallest of roaches in your establishment. As a woman from NYC I know, as everyone should if there is ONE there are many more. There is never just ONE. I'm upset because though i was nice about the situation i wasn't asked by my waiter if i needed anything else, I wasn't approached to see how I could be accommodated. My waiter basically wasn't even our waiter I mentioned this issue to the bus boy who brought us out our food .. only think my waiter did was come back and ask if i wanted another drink, no apology no nothing no empathy... again im a person who could've turned up and made a scene and didn't due to wanting to be nice about the situation, and not demonstrate how angry i was in front of my partner. That's what i get for caring about a business that 1 doesn't pay me nor really care about their customers who've been times before. read more

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One of the best restaurants I've tried in Orange/Sullivan. My family and I came twice in one month, and will keep coming anytime I get off the train in Middletown. The menu changes regularly, and they use seasonal ingredients. Also, you can take home loaves of fresh bread if you order ahead - the chocolate one is great. As for the food, we've tried: + O&R cornbread - highlight + Harvest salad + Korean fried broccoli - highlight + Miso maple glazed organic Scottish + salmon - awesome + O&R burger + Chocolate chip cookies + Koginut squash bisque - highlight + Crispy fried red snapper + Buttermilk fried chicken - highlight + Curry roasted cauliflower A final note on the bathroom: Aesop soap in Orange County? Times, they are a changin'. read more

Oak & Reed - O&R Burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Middletown, New York

Fantastic gem. Not because this place is the only great game in town, but because Oak & Reed was surprising and amazing. Be sure to make a reservation because this place fills up quickly. We started with the corn bread with apple butter (great texture and consistency), soy braised pork belly (melt in your mouth amazing), and Korean fried broccoli (good sauce but some pieces were too big or over breaded). The espresso rubbed venison was a MASSIVE portion, perfectly balanced with sweetness of the parsnip-apple purée and crispy brussel sprouts. The duck could have had a more crispy/salty skin which one looks forward to, but held a nice balance with the roasted turnips and wild rice. GREAT meal. Look forward to coming back nice time we're in the area. read more

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We haven't been here since the new year so we gave it a try. My wife had the cheese burger as her main I had the pork dish and both were cooked perfectly. Our waitress Nicole was great she gave us some ideas and we're grateful that she did! Everything was delicious and our stay was so good it added to the meal! This place is a gem read more

Good food and service. The fried chicken was very good; a little salty but good overall

Order the chicken and waffles. Best I've ever had! Great service, wonderful ambiance with fantastic indoor and outdoor dining. All baked good are freshly made. Make sure you visit their bakery next door. Epic and a nice addition to this neighborhood. It's giving upscale yet cozy, modern and fresh! Love love love! read more

I had to pickup a Facebook marketplace order and had about 1.5 to kill. I wasn't really familiar with the area and was soo pleasantly surprised by the downtown area of Middletown! And this restaurant was very good! It's only about 25 mins from my house and I will return! The portions were generous the prices very reasonable and the food exceeded my expectations. I ordered the butternut soup and the Turkish eggs. The waitress very kindly asked if I wanted to have the soup first and then see if I was still hungry cause the Turkish eggs was a large portion...I truly appreciate that kind of thoughtfulness from a server. I changed the eggs for the cornbread and it was delicious!. But pear crème brûlée was probably one of the best I've had in the areas read more

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