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    Oak Steakhouse

    4.1 (361 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, New American, Seafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dona P.

    Always a solid option for a good steak frites and good cocktail. Definitely on the higher price point but the quality is commendable. Service is always great. They messed up the portion size of one of our friend's steaks and they immediately fixed it. Salads are always fresh and deserts decadent. Typical steakhouse vibe with leather and wood tones. Great bar.

    NY Strip
    Michaela N.

    Five out of five! Everything was delicious. My Bestie took me for a vacation in old town Alexandria and I had the best time doing all the things, but this is definitely one of the highlights that I will be returning to. The steak was perfectly cooked, the seafood tower was perfectly chilled, and the sides were very large and great for sharing. They put all the nice touches on it being an amazing birthday occasion, the waitress consistently used our names. And they had great attention to detail and timeliness with delivery. It was beautifully darkened and moody inside.

    Katie N.

    We came here for a date night and the restaurant already sets the mood for dinner date vibes. We were seated promptly with our reservation and greeted with water options. We ordered the steaks and a few sides to share. Everything was amazing and our steaks were cooked to our liking. I particularly love how they ensure the steak temp is how you like when bringing it. Highly recommend.

    Parker House rolls
    Michael W.

    Absolutely fantastic restaurant. We don't frequent steakhouses, but when we feel like indulging, a good steakhouse can always deliver. This place has great atmosphere, service, and the beef is tasty!! 6 oz filet with sauce Béarnaise, cooked rare, melts in your mouth. The outside is seared and crispy, the inside was a gorgeous red, and so soft and buttery. It was so satisfying and ultra-decadent when dipped in the sauce. The 6oz portion was just the perfect amount so by the time you finished your meal you didn't feel like you needed a wheel barrow to haul you out. Started with some home-baked Parker House rolls. They come out 4 in a tray, pull apart piping hot, nice salty butter. Felt so good on a cold night. The Sides: mushrooms, perfectly soft, savory and simple. The show stopper were the Brussel sprouts. They are nice and crunchy on the outside and coated in an absolutely superb sauce that consists of apple cider vinegar, soy, and caramel. The sauce combo took these baby cabbages to a wickedly amazing new level! Outstanding, If you don't order these as one of your sides you are missing out! Thanks Ricardo!

    Charcuterie board with burrata cheese
    Ada B.

    We went with friends to the Oak Steakhouse because it never disappoints. The appetizers were delicious, the charcuterie board with the burrata cheese is a must. The place gets pretty crowded on a Saturday night. The service was very good but our waitress failed to inform us that the tip is already included. This caused some confusion in the end. The noise level is not bad but the lighting is a bit dim. You can bring a bottle of wine for a modest cork fee .

    Link to QR code provided by hotel
    M. Teresa B.

    One of my friends and I ended up here because the Sheraton where she is staying recommended this place and had given her information through the hotel that you would receive a discount for dining here. It literally is right across the street. For reference to this review, I don't need a discount. But when it's 730 o'clock at night after a long day of travel from the west coast and you're figuring out where to eat and there's an advertisement for a free appetizers and a discount right across the street from your friend's hotel, it's enticing. The waiter was wonderful. He was really sweet, attentive, and kept filling up my water. When it came to the free appetizer and discount, he had to go get his manager to inquire about the discount and the free appetizer since he'd never the advertisement before. The manager, Todd came over to talk to us and his customer service was poor and down right unprofessional and offensive. He was aggressive, abrasive, and blatantly came across with an attitude that he did not believe us. He stated that he did not want people coming in for free appetizers, or if they needed a discount he could not do that bc that would open the floodgates to discounts and that even though he was prior military he doesn't even offer military a discount. He said based on the well priced menu, if you couldn't pay it, there are other places to go. Oddly, in that same convo Todd did mention, that for first time guests, they do provide a free appetizer. Todd then came back a second time and wanted to look at the advertisement and where we found it. We let him know that it was provided by the hotel, and that it was a QR code the hotel has given their guests in their rooms. He asked to take a picture of it along with a picture of the list of the other restaurants listed by the hotel that give discounts. He then came back a third time and told us that he spoken to the Sheraton sales department (which is strange because I've never heard of a sales department being open at 8 PM at night) and that the Sheraton sales department manager told him it was quite possible we were being scammed. He again asked where we found the discount and we told them that it was in the hotel room in the Sheraton, where they had provided the QR code. He did again say that first time guests dining at this facility would receive something for free. It was a very strange, awkward and uncomfortable interaction. They did comp us a free appetizer which was yummy (the hummus), my friend bought a burger, which she said was great, and I got the steak frites which were meh (I have just come back from Paris so my pallet might be a little biased having Parisian steak frites multiple times in the last week). The last time Todd came at the end of the meal, he said we could return for happy hour if we wanted to dine at more affordable prices. Which is down right rude and offensive. I regularly go out to eat. In the last three weeks I've dined in multiple restaurants in London, Paris, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach. At all those locations, customer service was impeccable. And even if I hadn't it dined in all those places, no manager or restaurant owner should ever make the assumption that someone cannot afford a meal at their restaurant. Or dismiss them bc they were provided an advertisement discount. I wouldn't think twice when a hotel gives you recommendations or discounts to restaurants because plenty of hotels do that. For the quality of the food, I've had better. Again, the waiter he was phenomenal. The manager, however, he is enough reason to never go to this restaurant ever again. Apparently they're opening one in Arkansas, and the majority of their restaurants are in South Carolina. Best of luck if you decide to come here !

    French Press Coffee!
    Craig D.

    (4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Note: Parking Garage across the street or street parking. DRINKS: ** French Press Coffee (see photo) = (4.35) Very cool Treat! ** Water (Aqua Panna) = (4.25) Very good ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** Strawberry Cheesecake (see photo) = (4.75) Great! Very Light! ** Hummingbird Bread Pudding (see photo) = (4.5) Very tasty & Shareable ** Parkerhouse Rolls (w. cultured butter) = (4.25) Very good ** Braised Beef Belly = (4.25) Very tasty ** Filet Mignon (medium rare) = (4.25) Very good w. Black Truffle Butter ** Mac & Cheese (added Lardons) = (4.25) ** Oatmeal Cream Pie (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty, just wish the glass of milk had a wider opening to dip the cookie b/c it was too narrow. ** Brussels Sprouts = (4.15) Very good ** Beef Fat Fries =(4) very good

    Croissant Bread Pudding
    Kai M.

    This place is the epitome of exquisite dining! First, thank you to everyone from the hostesses, our waiter Jose, and the GM Todd! Hospitality stands at the top of their list and it showed in every interaction that we had with all of the staff. Thank you. Next, I would mark this place as date night worthy. The type of restaurant where the dimmed lights, soft playlists, drinks, and food makes you stare off into your significant other's eyes from drink to dessert time. Here is a breakdown of my night: Appetizers: East Coast Oysters: fresh! Succulent and delicious Oysters Rockefeller: the BEST I've had in a while. The filling was simply divine! Drinks: Cinn City: looks like this was a seasonal drink because I didn't see it online. Well, let me say this, the combination of flavors in this drink takes you out of Alexandria and places you on a cozy mountain resort. The flavors...omg the flavors! And yes, I had and only needed one drink because it was a bit strong and I needed to walk lol Fun fact, my boyfriend ordered this drink after he tried and disliked his Oak Manhattan. He said that the Oak Manhattan was not his favorite but he agreed and loved the Cinn City. Entrees: 6oz Petit Filet Mignon- I should have ordered it medium because the cut was a little dried out with my medium/well request. Nonetheless, it was still very juicy and needed no sauce or anything added to it. Sides: Crispy Brussels sprouts- if I had to eat this everyday, I would! The Brussels were perfectly prepared, not too soggy and not overcooked. Tossed in a sweet/tangy sauce, this was SCRUMPTIOUS! Yukon Gold Potato Puree- who doesn't love a good potato Puree with their steak?! This freshly prepared Puree complimented the Brussels and steak perfectly! My boyfriend's dish: Steak Frites- his steak was prepared medium how he likes it and I have to say that after taking a bite, I secretly wanted his meal lol The fries were fresh cut and fried perfectly but like me, he indulged in the Yukon golden potatoes and Brussels-too good to pass up. Dessert: At this point in our dining experience, we were full but there was no way that we would have visited this magnificent place and not try a dessert. Well, the croissant bread pudding might confuse you at first sight, but it will win you over at first bite! OMG this dessert can go into the ring with several other competitors and I'm sure it will emerge as the people's champ! Dining experience delight! As our night ended, Jose presented us with their packaged mini cakes and told us to enjoy it in the morning with coffee. What a beautiful way to send off your guests. Update: I had it with coffee and I absolutely LOVED IT! Would I return again? Does a zebra have stripes? YES! lol Is it great for groups? Yes Romantic? Baby this place is sexy! Cost-affordable? Yes! You pay for the fine dining experience, ambiance, and quality service. Good for kids? Eh, hire a babysitter for this one and go enjoy your partner. Kudos! On a job well done! FYI, if you live in DC, then know that this place is a relative to O-ku, another one of my favs!

    Birthday cake

    The reason for the 2 stars is because of the price, I almost felt robbed. My family and I were not expecting the price. This place will fool you with the prices. Our bill was over 2500 dollars. I was so embarrassed that I chose this place for my birthday. I would have got more pictures of every dish so I could better share what you're getting if you decide to have a party of 6 for your birthday. The food was okay. Everything was just okay. I ended up taking my steak home because it was way too rare for me. One thing I did like was the different butters (which there was a charge for) yes if you want butter, sauce for your steak..you had to pay. I did get a free cake..I think. Nice place for a date though. If it's just one person. This is not a place for big gatherings at all!

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    Phil D.

    Food, Ambience and Waitress were 5 star. Walking distance from our hotel AKA. The managers visit included the story behind his arm in a sling. He disobeyed his wife

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    Ask the Community - Oak Steakhouse

    Where is Parking?

    Off first, next to West Elm is free underground parking. Park by G1 and stairs come up nearby oak entrance.

    Are you still serving raw oysters?

    Yes, we always have raw oysters!

    Is there is corkage fee?

    Anita, the corkage fee is $30 per bottle. Thanks for asking!

    What's the dress code?

    It appears to be "nice-casual". Jeans were seen but no tank tops or flip flops seen. Saw men in nice shirts & jeans/pants. Women had sleeveless dresses/ nice shorts/ sun dresses/jeans.

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    For the area, this is a very good place and the oysters were actually quite good here better than…read moreother places I've been to like Guinness or some other restaurants in Annapolis. Along with the two dozen oysters that we had, we also had the shrimp Poboy and seared Dorado. Both were amazing probably the best po boythat I've had and the fish was cooked perfectly. The poor boy was super buttered. I had Texas toast to accompany the fried shrimp and the shrimp was perfectly cooked not chewy at all. There's a good amount of mayo and sauce along with the sandwich which made everything very flavorful and it was lighting up with the coleslaw that I combined on the top. Perfect light crisp from the shrimp and bread. I like the oysters they're great for Maryland; little bit of brine and they tasted fresh. I liked the marinara sauce that came with it. We ordered a second dozen since the first batch was quite good. I've tried better ones on the West Coast, but for the East Coast these were quite good. If you don't taste much, you should definitely chew a lot more on the oysters and the flavor will start to come out. The Dorado was cooked perfectly and the sauce of it was amazing. I think it was some sort of basil, oil, and other sauce combined, but regardless it tasted so good. It reminded me of a fish dish that I got back in Washington state. The drinks were good but quite strong. I had the not your nana's banana, but I was not a fan since it was quite strong. We got the watermelon punch which was great. Wish we had gotten two of those. The atmosphere is good although quite busy we came on Valentine's Day so they're a lot of couples and most of the tables were filled, but we were still able to sit down on a small table next to the door a little bit cold when the door is open, but it's understandable since the restaurant is is making the most out of the space we still enjoyed our dinner. Service was OK. Our waiter was nice, but it sort of seemed like he was putting a fake smile on. I get it though we're probably his 100,000th customer that he's seen. Regardless, we had a good experience and I'll definitely will be back here.

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    0.7 miOld Town Alexandria
    $$$

    I celebrated my birthday dinner at 1799 Prime Steak & Seafood and wow -- what an incredible…read moreexperience. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, and we had such a great time from beginning to end. Our waiter, Ibrahim, was phenomenal. He took exceptional care of our table, was professional, attentive, and truly elevated the entire dining experience. He walked us through all of the specials -- from the Chilean sea bass to the espresso-rubbed filet mignon -- and everything sounded so good that we ended up trying a little bit of everything. And let me tell you... every single dish delivered. For appetizers we had the Rockefeller oysters, whiskey shrimp and kale Caesar salads. For entrees, I personally had the red snapper entree and the scallop entree, and I also ordered the ribeye for the table. Other dishes included the espresso filet, a Mediterranean branzino along with another entrée featuring crab cake, shrimp, and salmon. Everything was flavorful, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. Everyone at the table thoroughly enjoyed their meals. One of the highlights of the evening was when Ibrahim smoked our drinks tableside for us. It added such a fun and memorable touch to an already special night. He also took the time to explain the history behind the restaurant, and it was such an informative and meaningful story. Learning about the history made the experience feel even more special and gave us an even greater appreciation for dining there. Overall, it was an outstanding birthday dinner and an experience I will absolutely remember. I will definitely be returning, and if you're looking for a beautiful restaurant with amazing food, wonderful service, and a memorable atmosphere, I highly recommend checking them out. Go hungry, enjoy yourself, and have fun -- you won't be disappointed.

    Service had a rocky start. When my group walked in, we were asked somewhat rudely to change out of…read moreour sweaters, even though the restaurant itself wasn't particularly formal and most people were dressed casually. We also had a reservation but were initially told they couldn't find it without much effort to check. The wait times were extremely long about 30 minutes for our appetizer and an hour for our entrées. After waiting that long, 2 out of 3 of us had to send our food back because it was undercooked. That said, our waiter Reuben was very kind and did what he could to turn things around. He comped some items and brought out bread pudding, which ended up being the best thing we had. The ambience in the bar area was decent, with nice smaller tables and good music, but it was so loud we could barely hear each other. Food overall was hit or miss. The calamari was just okay, but the breading was falling off and the sauce was runny. The clam chowder was actually pretty good, according to my friends. Unfortunately, the entrées were the biggest letdown; one steak came out rare instead of medium well, and my salmon looked slimy and unappetizing. Overall, between the long wait times and disappointing entrées, I wouldn't return. I do appreciate our waiter Reuben though for trying to improve the experience, so shout out to him!

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    1799 Prime Steak & Seafood - Salad and cold seafood area.

    Salad and cold seafood area.

    1799 Prime Steak & Seafood - Braised pork belly

    Braised pork belly

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