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Oak Tree Lounge

4.4 (167 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, American, Burgers

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Quiet
Live music
Good for groups

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Steven E.

To make things easy the Oak Tree Lounge is on Oak street. I personally like the place. The folks that hang here are fun and easy to talk to. Then there's my friend's stuffed baked potato which was incredible. I bet I ate half. The burgers are a solid choice, too. I settled on a cheeseburger and rings. All great...especially for a lounge. While I've never really seen food come out in partials quite like they do, maybe they were busy and/or understaffed. At first, only one of our entrees came out, it was then five minutes before two more were served. Finally, after ten minutes all five had arrived. Ten minutes seems like an eternity to wait when you're looking at your buddy carving up his dinner. Other than that, there's outdoor seating. Shade. Hootch. And a wonderful wait staff! Can't ask for too much more. We'll try them again, should we ever be back in these parts. 06/21

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Lisa M.

Service was great but very limited menu and very small adult beverage menu. Food was very greasy, and it was half a sandwich, soup was flavorless also. I'll only go back if I get asked to meet a friend there, so not by choice

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Brian V.

Super awesome spot, great music playlist, waitress/bartender was kind and courteous, and the food was better than described. The atmosphere was fantastic for a Friday afternoon, would recommend to anyone in the Jackson area, or people passing through.

Upper deck club on the local onion bun. Sub out croissant.  Super good. Very welcoming atmosphere.

Upper deck club sub out croissant for onion bun. Supper good. Very welcoming atmosphere. Great hole in the wall place.

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Katelyn S.

This place is a hidden gem! Seems like a local hangout with great food, it's very small and tucked away on a residential street. The food was AMAZING! I had the voodoo chicken sandwich with truffle fries and it was delicious. The truffle fries come with a molasses mayo and I would eat those every day if I could. They even have an outdoor covered patio, highly recommend this place

Soup flight: broccoli, seafood chowder, white chicken chili, French onion
Kim T.

Literally, some of the best service I've ever experienced including the FRIENDLIEST staff. We were first timers and they recommended their burgers and salads, along with their fish fry specials. My eyes went to the soup and they were sweet enough to let me sample a few and even mentioned a soup flight as an option! The seafood chowder was bomb. Savory with a little sweetness and hearty for a winter night. Big honorable mention to the white chicken chili which was creamy and packed with flavor. I ordered the Voodoo chicken sandwich which comes on a homemade onion bun (all their bread sourced from a nearby bakery). It had grilled chicken smothered in hot sauce and it was good...but I'd be interested in trying something new. Honorable mention to the burger and the Reuben. Their corned beef looked top notch and I was envious of a friend's order. Again, stellar service! They have probably 10-12 tables and seem to do a solid amount of to-go orders as well. We will be back!!

Voodoo Chicken
Gilbert G.

Had the Voodoo Chicken sandwich with homemade chips with dill. Very good and flavorful. The waitress, Amanda, was extremely helpful in giving me ideas. Sat in the patio and it was very pleasant and relaxing place to eat.

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Karley M.

My husband and I are from Jackson MI and always loved the oak tree. It's an understated restaurant with great food, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Their outdoor patio is a great place to relax and enjoy a cocktail while listening to some live music. We make sure to stop here whenever we're back in the area. I've never had a meal I didn't like!

Ham & Bean Soup - perfection!!

Amazing food & service- I travel a lot - restaurants in cities across the US - this is a hidden gem - staff was great !!!

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Great local dive bar the food was good and the beers were cold. Better than some chain place

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Found the place by accident. Friendly service, good variety on the menu, interesting decor! Good value in terms of price!

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Currently closed due to kitchen fire. Hopefully they will reopen soon. Excellent homemade soups daily

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2 years ago

Slow service, food okay but not great. We went twice but that's the last time. There are better options

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The service was good. The food was ok. A nice small town bar and grill vibe. My burger that was ok but lacked flavor.

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Great food at a great price in a casual setting, served by friendly staff, local fave!

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3 years ago

Either this list is worst to best or it's indicative of the truly poor quality of Jackson restaurants that this place is four stars.

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4 years ago

Great white chili! Long waiting, but great food. Great place to hang out with friends or just for lunch date.

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This was my first time here. The music was a little loud but the building itself was joyous. The…read moredecor was fun with a bit of a diner feel. The staff was friendly and quick to acknowledge my presence and helped me maneuver through the menu. The food took a bit longer than I expected and I appreciated it because it was literally being cooked fresh. I could see the kitchen and the cooks making my food. Now the taste... delicious. The burgers were flavorful, the bun soft and fresh, the condiments were the right amount for me (I know this is subjective). The fries were cooked as I asked with a nice amount in the large. Try the moo moo sauce. It's different than expected yet familiar. I would definitely return! Sorry! I forgot to take pics of the food... next time!

Oak Tree Lounge - bars - Updated May 2026

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