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    Oak Steakhouse

    4.4 (349 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Parker house rolls
    Linda S.

    Excellent birthday dinner & luscious dessert choice of flavors of gelato. The steaks were delicious & incredible service with our waiter. Great liquor & wine selection. Loved the bread choice as well. All around a great experience & meal!

    Sides
    Alex A.

    Stopped by the Oak Steakhouse for a business dinner a while back and it made a strong impression. The restaurant is beautiful, elevated enough for a date night, but well-suited for a business dinner. Parking can be bit tricky. You'll need to either find parallel parking or use a nearby paid garage. Once inside, you'll check in with the host. Definitely worth making a reservation ahead of time to ensure you are seated without a wait. The overall experience feels a step above many Raleigh, comparable steakhouses you'd find in Dallas. We started with a bottle of the 2009 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet wine to start with. The sommelier brought out a decanter to let the bottle of wine breath before serving it, which was a nice touch. Next we ordered our main entrees. I ordered the 8 oz Filet Mignon with black truffle butter. We also ordered the parkhouse rolls for the table along with several sides (Mac & cheese, braised collard greens, and the bone marrow frites). The steak was excellent and the server melted the butter down with a blowtorch. The sides were all well executed and complemented the meal nicely. If you're ever in the area and looking for a high-end dining experience, Oak Steakhouse in downtown Raleigh is definitely worth a visit.

    Samantha R.

    I came for the deviled eggs but the steak frites won me over! The deviled eggs are not quite bite-sized, so you do have a mouth full but it's an explosion of the best deviled eggs I've ever had. The fried oyster on top with a drop is hot sauce was incredible. I got a half portion of the roasted carrot salad, I could have used more carrots and I didn't realize it came with blue cheese but overall a really good salad. There were these crispy cornbread sprinkled on top, I could have eaten that by itself! And the steak frites won me over, perfectly cooked steak and the bone marrow fries were amazing. The service was friendly and quick. The restaurant is dimly lit so great for a date night dinner.

    Shishito peppers, Mac and cheese, fries
    Ivan S.

    Overall we enjoyed our dinner here. Out of everything I was most impressed with service, our server was not only friendly and conversational, but also very knowledgeable about everything on the menu, provided great suggestions, and anticipated all of our needs. Truly great service. I liked the atmosphere of the place too, plenty of tables, yet it's kind of stretched out and the place doesn't feel crowded, I liked it. Booth and bar seating available. Freshly baked rolls with whipped butter were absolutely amazing. I went for hangar steak and I have to say it was absolutely delicious. We also had confit duck leg and knew your strip steak at our table and our friends loved it too. Sides "for the table" were hit or miss for me; Mac and cheese is delicious but that is not "for the table" size, this is a standard side for one person. Fries were great, good amount too (for the table!). Shishito peppers were eh, too overpowering flavor and hazelnuts seemed not fresh, but maybe it's just me. The peppers were the only thing we didn't finish. I also loved that all ice cream and sorbet flavors to choose from were unusual and house made. It's expensive so it's definitely not for your casual random go out night, but like I said, we had great experience here.

    N L.

    Burger was a 4 out of 5. All the other food was good also. They say I need eighty-five

    Medium rare steak and collard greens.
    Trisha C.

    Classic American steakhouse at its finest, the gorgeous modern design gave a sophisticated vibe without being overly pretentious. I visited on a semi quiet Tuesday evening with only a few patrons at the bar. The waiter was fast and welcoming, immediately took my drink order of an old-fashioned that was perfectly executed. I had the medium rare steak frites, but substituted the fries for collard green. The steak was well-seasoned and buttery, while the flavorful collard greens were a bit too sweet for my liking. Also, the portion of the collard greens was weirdly massive, more than enough for two people. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and absolutely adored the elegant design and ambience of this wonderful establishment, and will add it to my bi-weekly roaster.

    Oak Steakhouse Burger
    Shakira W.

    This was a last minute walk in and I sat at the bar so hungry from the day. I was attending an event nearby and couldn't focus until I filled my belly and I knew this place wouldn't disappoint. I sat at the bar, ordered an old fashioned, some rolls, a burger with fries and an additional side of collards. My burger was ordered medium and cooked exactly how I liked it. The collards were a great sized portion and seasoned well. It was pretty close to closing but it didn't compromise my experience on service or food which is always nice. Needless to say, I left happy with a belly full

    8oz Filet Mignon
    Hung L.

    This is the 3rd time we have been here and this time the food was ok only. What is good this time: deviled eggs. The fried oysters are crunchy. We always get these every time we come here and so far they always make perfect deviled eggs. Filet mignon is soft and very good. The outside is cooked with some crust. Pair with their own sauce Oak steak sauce is perfect. The raw oysters are also fresh. Tartare was a miss this time. We did not taste the nuoc mam like we had last time. The rockefeller oysters are ok. We found them too cheesy. Caesar salad is also a miss. Not romaine salad like it should be. It has bitter taste. Do not get Foie Gras (the liver). We love liver but this is not liver at all. Overall the food is not good at all this time.

    Smashed Yukon Golds Mac & Cheese
    Ashley F.

    My husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner, and it was a great choice! Our server, James, made our experience even better. He was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the oysters Rockefeller to try. And while I'm not a big oyster person, the topping on it was really good. For my entree, I had the boneless ribeye, and I can say it was probably one of the best steaks I've ever had. It was juicy and so full of flavor! I got a side of chimichurri, and that was the perfect addition. The sides are shareable, so we got mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese was okay. But the mashed potatoes? Absolutely delicious! If I come back to the area, I'd definitely go back there. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it.

    Oyster
    Sonam S.

    Walking in, you get an immediate cozy vibe in the restaurant. The server was always attentive and checking in on us. I dont usually eat oysters, but these were yummy. I ordered the steak and fries and everything was great quality.

    Janet C.

    We've been here before and it's always been consistently amazing but most recently we dined here for our 9 year anniversary in November and let me tell you, they sure know how to make you feel special. When you dine here you will be treated like kings, nay, gods. No, the food wasn't perfect but yes, they fixed any issues that came up (the over $100 dry aged steak was raw inside after being sent back to the kitchen twice but they comped it without us asking and the marrow fries were so salty to the point of being inedible although we didn't mention it because there was more than enough food to eat anyway). Tartare was nice and the spice on the side has quite the kick so be careful not to be heavy handed when seasoning your lettuce wrap. Good but wouldn't get again. Deviled eggs were incredible and topped with fried oysters. It's been a while but I wanna say my drink was called the blue lemon? I loved it. My husband said it didn't taste like alcohol but that's what I was going for hahaha Scallops are yummy. They gave us free marrow (with toast) and that was delicious. Bone marrow fries were the inedibly salty ones. It tasted like the cap fell off as they were seasoning it. You've gotta get the bread DUH it's amazing. Beef Wellington I ordered was like one of 7 and there were two left so of course I had to. It was lovely and the meat was perfectly medium rare. Sauce was quite salty but not unforgivable. We ordered the ice cream flight and they were all fantastic. They also gave us a complimentary blood orange dessert. Of course we will be coming back. The ambience is always gorgeous, intimate, and warm. The staff always goes above and beyond and is extremely attentive and helpful. They without a doubt went out of the way to make sure everything went smoothly for us and that we had a very special evening celebrating our anniversary there together. Definitely the best steakhouse in the triangle.

    16oz Prime Ribeye
    Catherine J.

    My grandfather always told me there's a few things worth spending money on in life. Food is not always one of them but at the right place, with the right people, who create a perfect experience, it can be. To start my 2025 dining experiences off with Oak Steakhouse for the first time, may have been a bad decision because now every place I go to from here on out, has a very high bar to meet. My husband and I love to try new restaurants, we try and pick at least one a month but strive for two. We've been to many different steakhouses around the area, all of the popular ones Im sure you've heard of. If you have not tried Oak Steakhouse yet and made it this far in reading my review, just stop here, make the reservation, and go indulge yourself. Ask for David :) He made the best recommendations to pair items together, knew the menu perfectly and was the star of our experience because of his attentiveness and knowledge. My husband even said "they dont have a cook back there, they have a chef!" Everything was so flavorful and dopamine filled with each bite. Here's what we had: We tried Rosie Corsair (rose petal infused kettle one, hibiscus syrup, lemon soda). It was like a hibiscus sprite with vodka, perfectly paired flavors, it was light and crispy with a bit of sweetness. My husband ordered the flight of old fashions. He LOVEs a good old fashioned and has learned not everyone can make a good one, even though it's a simple drink. His flight had Old Forester 1920, Evan Williams (house aged), and the seasonal old fashioned was an Apple version. His favorite was the house aged Even Williams. They had a few things to it that make it theirs, which is what made the drink. For starters, the Parkerhouse rolls and roasted bone marrow. Fix your face if "bone marrow" tripped you out, it was DELICIOUS and not what we expected. You spread this bacon concoction onto a piece of what I think is sourdough bread thats been toasted. All the flavors just dance in your mouth, it was so good! We also shared a Caesar salad which was the best version of a Caesar salad we've ever had (we're big Caesar fans, I always judge a high end restaurant off their Caesar salad). For entrees we both ordered steaks. I got the filet and he got the ribeye so we could try both cuts. I never had a steak cooked so perfectly to my liking, I ordered mine medium well because too much red will upset my stomach although I used to love a good medium steak. Both steaks had the perfect fill flavor and we topped them both with chimichurri. I loved their chimichurri, it was more like a soft butter spread texture than super oily like some can be. SO GOOD. Even the mashed potatoes and collard greens had their own moment. They just did not miss with anything. The collards have some of the "southern" flavor of a lot of us in the south enjoy but with their own spin on it with the creamy texture and flavor. To wrap up our evening we tried their Peanut Butter Pie. It's like a much better version of a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup and an Oreo had a baby who went on to become the president. It. Was. So. Good. A peanut butter mouse that just melts in your mouth paired with that crisp banana chip topping, creates a firework of flavors in your mouth that send you back for another bite, even if you are full. This will be our go to steakhouse of all special events or when we just want to have special date night out. I can no longer with good heart recommend some of our favorite steakhouses in the same price bracket, this will be my #1 pick for now.

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    Ask the Community - Oak Steakhouse

    Where do you park?

    If you're lucky you can find a park on the street or pay for parking in the designated parking lot behind the restaurant.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Unfortunately they do not.

    Is there a happy hour still?

    How is parking?

    They have street parking as well as a parking garage a block away.

    What is the dress code?

    The restaurant is upscale, but you'd be comfortable in jeans and a nice shirt.

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    Inside. Dining room and bar. Calm before the storm.
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    Grilled Clam Toast. $16. Focaccia, nduja, chimichurri, pickled onion.
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    If bourbon and whiskey choices were a personality trait, The Whiskey Kitchen would definitely have…read morecommitment issues...because the selection is massive. Seriously, if you can't find a pour you like here, you may just need water instead. Started with the biscuits topped with crackling and house-made preserves, and honestly, that combo alone made me question why I don't eat more biscuits in life. Sweet, salty, buttery chaos in the best way. For the main, I went with the pork chop and greens. The chop leaned a little overcooked for me personally, but the sauce helped bring things back together and added good flavor. The greens had a nice little kick of heat, but I kept waiting for that deep smoky ham hock flavor to show up like an old Southern grandma entering the kitchen... and it never quite arrived. Overall though? Still a solid meal, strong whiskey program, cool atmosphere, and definitely worth checking out if you're in Raleigh looking for a bourbon-forward dinner spot. Travelin_Broke approved with a slight side-eye from the greens.

    I like the environment and the wait staff is always phenomenal, however this last time I couldn't…read moreeat my favorite thing on the menu (lamb burger) like so many other they amped the spice up. I originally thought it was the sauce which the waitress voluntarily remade but no the current chef is apparently fallen into the current dining trope of spicy is better to the point. I gave my burger to someone else at the table to eat. That said everyone else enjoyed their meals and as always, no complaints on the drinks but... I won't be the one selecting/suggesting it when we're going out to each going forward.

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    Whiskey Flights
    Whiskey Flights
    Smoked mozzarella salad with fried chicken
    Smoked mozzarella salad with fried chicken
    The Botanist and Paper Plane

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    The Capital Grille

    The Capital Grille

    4.2
    (453 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    The Capital Grill will always have a spot on my list of great restaurants to eat at especially when…read morethey have the generous pour event. Me and a group of friends went for dinner and everything was beyond amazing. Our server Maxx (who is a certified trainer) was perfect the whole night and anticipated every need. We ordered a lot of food but I got the chicken breast with vegetables, fingerling potatoes, and a Dijon sauce. This was so filling and had great flavor. The 6-7 wines offered were refreshing and I loved learning about where they came from and how they were made. If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with food that will leave you satisfied, you definitely need to visit the Capital Grill.

    We visited the Capital Grille for my birthday in January and thought it was only fitting to return…read moreto celebrate my job promotion. As always, the ambiance was set with the lovely all glass wine cellar as you walk in. We had a reservation, we our wait was minimal, which was great because there is very little space to stand and wait. The service was slow but still kind and professional. There was a lot of clatter and glass breaking during our dinning. However, We enjoyed our time and food at CG. Our overall experience 4/5. I will rate the food on the pics.

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    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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