Great location for going out downtown or spending time with family. All dishes tasted fresh and hot. Whipped feta was good, but could have been served with more crostini for dipping. Service was both friendly and fast. Overall a great vibe for drinks and dinner. Have not been for brunch but it comes highly recommended from others! read more

OAK - Grouper - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Came for a group dinner on a Tuesday evening around 7pm, the service was nice but slow, and it took an extremely long time to receive our food. My food was pretty room temp already by the time I got it, and the fries were cold unfortunately. Sucks because they were seasoned great, but I hate cold fries... I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich for dinner, and it was ok. I liked the pesto aioli sauce on it, but the actual chicken was pretty overcooked and dry. Probably from sitting on the warmer for so long since it wasn't hot either. Overall I'm not sure if I would come back to eat here, it seems a bit too pricey for the quality of food and service we received. But maybe brunch is better? read more

OAK - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Best breakfast/ brunch in Gainesville! Can I ask an uncomfortable question about pairing your fried chicken with watermelon?

The drinks have too much ice and made too quickly & sloppy (IMO) but the food is YUMMY! Steak was cooked to perfection and the brunch has a variety of great dishes... read more

OAK - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I got the farmhouse breakfast and it was so good. I asked for jam with the biscuit and the servers were super helpful and nice. We came for my friend's birthday and wanted to surprise her with an ice cream cake. The servers were really accommodating and took the cake to the freezer after me asking and brought it out along with plates after we finished brunch. Love coming to oak! read more

OAK - Farmhouse breakfast, chicken and waffles, lychee martini - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I ordered the Hot Chicken, which I believe is a brunch menu item. It came with 2 chicken biscuit sandwiches, 2 pieces of lettuce and some pickle chips. I have to say, the flavor of the hot chicken sauce tasted fine, but it was on the sweeter side for me personally. The biscuits were a little too soft to eat as a handheld, so I would recommend using utensils. The staff was very cheerful and friendly from every person I interacted with. I thought the price was def fair, but honestly wish the meal was for one chicken biscuit and had a side to replace the second one. Although my meal tasted average, I wouldn't mind coming back to try another menu item. read more

I came to OAK for brunch and thought it was amazing. Everything from the food to the service was top notch. I came in on a Friday afternoon and was one of the only people there. All of the dishes we ordered were very tasty. The eggs Benedict had a ton of flavorful and the hot honey which came with the vegetarian bowl was awesome. Moreover, I thought the biscuits and breakfast potatoes were great additions to the dishes. The brunch menu is fairly expansive and has a good selection of different types of dishes. I will definitely stop by to try more dishes next time I am in Gainesville. read more

OAK - Farmer's Breakfast - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Service was great but unfortunately food unfortunately fairly bland. It was a group of 5 and we all got something different to try, sadly none of it had flavor, not even the pancakes :( However, everyone was very nice and service was great! read more

Best service of my life. We are huge trivia fans and come every week! -heated wizardy read more

OAK - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

My friends tried to get brunch here last year during Fest and were practically laughed at for not having a reservation. This year someone marked it on their calendar and booked a table for our group months in advance so we had no issue getting in quick. Food was all good, service was fine. A+++ move is getting sides of sausage gravy to go with your biscuit. Would love to come back someday and explore more of the menu. read more

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Had my daughter's birthday brunch here. Party of 9! Seated immediately (we had a res) and the place was very nice and open inside. A bit warm but not bad. Started with 2 biscuit apps and those biscuits were awesome! Perfectly done in the gravy. Lunches were mostly smash burgers which were good but pretty standard. Lots of fries which was nice. country fried steak and breakfast tacos were also good. We ended with peach crumble and that was not. Had a bourbon taste that was too strong and not mentioned on the menu. The girls all loved the bottomless mimosas and our server Kaci was excellent. We had a ball! read more

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OAK is certainly a college town restaurant. The food is fine, nothing special or particularly tasty. It's know for its drinks. Worst of all is the service. I don't like to write bad reviews, but I've tried this place three times and every time they are extremely slow and the staff are rude. I'm writing this review at 2:45pm after arriving at 11:45 for a 12pm reservation. We still haven't gotten our bill. The wait staff hides in the kitchen and is nowhere to be found, then when they do serve you, they aren't particularly nice. If you are not a student, I don't recommend OAK. read more

OAK - Hot chicken biscuit (30+ minutes after asking for a box) - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This isn't my first time at OAK, I've been many times over the years. Usually, I'll go to enjoy their brunch like I did on this visit. One thing I will say is that the food is good and enjoyable, and the bottomless mimosas are a hit. I like the ambiance of the place as well, very cute design and decor feels modern and fun. On the other side of things, the service could definitely use some help. We had a reservation for the weekend brunch, of course that is known that you need one to get served since they are usually pretty busy but honestly I don't even see why they take reservations because it doesn't mean they will be prepared for your party. We waited at our table for 20 minutes after the host sat us with no server having even come up to us to ask us our drink orders. It was not until we flagged someone down and asked for our server to come over that then the server who we flagged down decided to take our table. I'm not necessarily placing blame on the servers, they're nice but it's evident they don't have enough on at one time each of them had like 10 tables and couldn't really keep up. They are good with keeping the mimosas filled up since they have pre filled batches so I think that is nice. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience since the food and drinks were good and after we got someone, the service was nice. They could do better with managing the crowd that they book up in advance. read more

OAK - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I stopped in OAK for a pre-dinner cocktail and was honestly really happy that I did! The vibe was super chill and everyone inside seemed to be enjoying themselves. Loved the atmosphere and I had a good view of everything while sitting at the bar. The bartender modified my drink to make sure it wasn't sweet (yay!) and did a really great job. Happy hour was so cheap!! I ended up coming back after dinner and the bartender was still there and asked if I wanted the same thing -- loved that she remembered -- and made yet another perfect cocktail for me. I didn't have any food here but everything looked pretty good from what I could see! read more

OAK - King's Cup - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

OAK was AMAZING!! Katy was our server and she was absolutely incredible. The best service I have ever received. She was so kind, courteous, and funny! We loved our food and drinks as well OF COURSE, always outstanding, but Katy really stood out, especially on graduation weekend. What a wonderful time!! read more

The food staff and service are great. I recommend doing and this is a go to spot for date nights with my girlfriend the food never disappoints and the atmosphere is really cool. read more

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Val was above and beyond for my friends birthday. She was so customer centric that it my experience feel above and beyond compared to a normal bar. For context she was not our bartender. read more

The ambiance was nice and service was good but the eggs Benny just wasn't it. Maybe because it was on a biscuit and I LOVE biscuits, but it was almost like having a soggy undercooked biscuit with thr runny egg on it so it was off putting. But the vibe was nice so I'd come back to try lunch or dinner. read more

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Worst shrimp and grits I've ever had ! Over seasoned and burnt shrimp and the grits were not even creamy ..awful !

My experience at OAK was sensational. The food, service, and overall atmosphere reminded me why I love Gainesville. My servers Tabitha and Emma were the sweetest most attentive individuals and they truly made my experience. The food was spectacular and I cannot wait to come back to OAK for another great night! read more

OAK - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

What a great Friday night dinner! Our son and his fiancé' were in town from across the state and we met them in Gainesville for dinner. It was also our son's birthday. They chose the location. The food was SO good! No one had a bad meal. It was fairly busy and while we had some drinks before dinner, the food came out pretty fast. See the pictures. Presentation was great, flavor was on point and our server was very attentive. For a college town, the crowd was pretty tame and it seemed like everyone had a great time. read more

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Normally I enjoy when a restaurant changes its menu so that there is always something new and exciting to try. Unfortunately some of the options this go around is not anywhere close to the last time. They were out of tomato soup, it happens, but that probably would have helped make the meal better as their tomato soup is beyond amazing. The pasta was overcooked and the flavor was beyond lack luster. I do not recommend it. Also the side of asparagus, although cooked well, did not feel worth the $6 price tag, at that price I feel that jumbo asparagus would be a better fit. They still make a fantastic steak though. I think the decor is fantastic, truly a great spot. Service was slow, takes a long time to get drinks, even though they did not seem busy (4 tables total, and only 3 people at the bar, it was raining hard, so not a lot of people downtown) read more

amazing bottomless, food was average. felt like any other brunch place but the options for bottomless were better read more

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Loud. But it is a college bar, school just got back in, and there was a student mixer happening. So I can't blame anyone for that. I had the pear and Gorgonzola salad with extra grilled chicken. Gotta say, it was a bomb ass salad and extra chicken was ACTUALLY extra chicken. I sat at the bar and the bartenders seemed more interested their own conversations than making money. But overall a good experience. read more

OAK - Pear and Gorgonzola salad with extra chicken - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We came to OAK for my son's college graduation with a party of 12. Everything was perfect: the atmosphere, decor, cleanliness, service, menu, and food. Our server, Buse, went above and beyond, taking pictures for us, and anticipating all our needs. We can't wait to go back and highly recommend OAK! read more

Cozy atmosphere with a nice outdoor seating area. We had the stuffed Jalapeños as our appetizer. These were large, crispy and loaded with flavor, with just a touch of spicy. Enjoyable flavor almost anyone could enjoy. My friend had the Smash Burger, she said it was awesome. I had the Lobster and grits. It had many ingredients and a Smokey flavor that worked well together. Great place to dine! read more

Good choice when visiting UF area. We were all satisfied with our meals and the service was attentive and friendly. Menu has something for everyone; Teens enjoyed their burgers and steak tacos ( and stand out fried Oreo dessert a la mode ) and adults were satisfied with their short rib and lamb chop pops. The whole meal was a tiny bit oily/ buttery for my liking ( especially my side of veggies ) but still solidly good. Upscale bar/ pub like atmosphere. Parking can be rough so leave yourself ample time to find a space. Reservations seem to be a must as well ( and hard to snag most night). read more

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Early evening dinner during December, around 5:30 pm. Early for a college town but a welcome result. Sat at bar (preference and by design). Mikayla is an awesome bar sever, big smile, attentive and prompt. Ordered their house wings naked, as a happy hour app--some of the best I've had! For an entree, ordered the Filet Tip Tacos. 3 flour tortillas stuffed with filet tips, avocado, pickled onions and spicy cilantro sauce. Sauce could have had more bite. Overall, very nice place and people. Going home with more wings! read more

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Team Gina loves Lauren and Colin. Food is amazing and service is perfect. We love Oak

The drinks and food were so yum! Great time and the trivia was so exciting and interactive.

I came for dinner. The restaurant itself looks very nice, but I was not impressed with the service or food. I sat at the bar, where there were two bartenders. One of which was trying to take care of everyone and the other seemed to never be at the bar. I ordered the oak smash burger, and it just left a lot to be desired. It wasn't horrible by any means, and I left full. The patty was cooked well, but I was just left feeling like I wanted a more classic cheeseburger option. The fries were not well seasoned, overly salty, and not fried well. I've been in Gainesville for about 7 years now, and never had an issue eating here. Their drink service and selection is usually good, so that's why I'll leave it a 3-star rating. read more

Had an amazing experience last night from start to finish!!! We were a large party and arrived 15min late ... the maître d' was so sweet and had our table ready. The two young ladies serving us were incredible ( Nicole and Natalia). Food came out fast, warm, correct and with a smile. read more

They had very good drinks. They also had very good food! I enjoyed the beer wall and want to try more.

Absolutely delicious food. I'm not normally the biggest fan of American food but the food here was great. It's in a super cute place downtown and is always bustling with students. The food is a little more expensive than i'd like but it's still great. I got to try the pretzel and artichoke dip which was super delicious. It was really salty so beware if that's not your preference. I also got to try the burger, and it was delicious! I love burgers and theirs did not disappoint. The fries were also cooked well and crispy! I'd recommend OAK for sure! read more

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I have gone here 3 times and continue to be underwhelmed. The first time the food was mediocre. The second time the breakfast potatoes were fried to a crisp and not in a good way. This last time, we were seated for about 10 minutes and had to ask two people who our server was. Another 10 minutes later we finally had a server. The server was fine once we actually had one. The food continues to be okay. I really want this place to be good because it is in a great location and the inside space is nice. read more

We were 3 of us for dinner! Seafood was salmon, of the best prepared salmon and very different Both chicken sandwich & Their burger is one of the best. Highly recommend! Service was impeccable. Desiree our server was very sweat and gave us perfect suggestions Overall good ambiance and nice experience read more

One of my favorite spots to enjoy brunch! OAK is an awesome spot to gather with friends and have a drink, whatever your preference may be! Brunch is my favorite option at OAK, as any spot that has bottomless mimosas is always a move - and they're not stingy with the refills! I always enjoy the variety of the brunch menu, giving so many options for all tastes and cravings! My personal faves?: the Stuffed Bacon + Bourbon Waffle, the Brunch Tacos and you really can't go wrong with their traditional Farmer's Breakfast! Service-wise, I feel like I have always experienced nothing but smiles and quick service from the lovely servers at OAK and being a former waitress, that always resonates with me! So if you're looking for an intimate spot to enjoy date night, happy hour or my personal fave, brunch, then OAK should be at the top of your list! read more

Went here with a large group. The atmosphere is great and the way the tables are set up is very accommodating for large groups. Service was awesome, very attentive despite a larger group. For my entree I ordered the Grilled Lamb Pops with a side of Mac and Cheese and it was absolutely delicious. A bit pricey for what you get but in the context of a group setting, the food was good. Others ordered the Flank Steak which had good feedback. Overall would recommend for a night out! read more

OAK - Mac and Cheese - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The sangria was great!! The sweet potato appetizer was not cooked all the way and hard! The chicken sandwich was amazing! The service was good but slow to check back on us. The restaurant was decorated so cute with this mirror wall. I would go back there again no problem. read more

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I tried making a reservation for Saturday brunch the week of, but was told they were all booked. The waitress recommended coming invat 11AM when they open for first come, first serve seating. We showed up 5-10 minutes before 11 on a Saturday and the line was down the block already. From listening to people standing behind me, this is considered normal. When they did open, the seating process was very slow but thankfully we were able to get seats at the bar. We got mimosas, a bloody mary and a blackberry lemonade. The mimosas were the best value, bloody mary was good but tasted very salty, lemonade was not too sweet. My husband got the farmer's breakfast with sausage. He was very disappointed in it, the eggs had no flavor whatsoever. I got the hot chicken biscuits, which was pretty good. Chicken was juicy and biscuits were buttery and flaky. The only issue is that the biscuit flakes apart in your hand so I ended up having to cut it into pieces. Overall, this place is fine for brunch, would probably not wait in line for it again. read more

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