4 stars for the food. 5 stars for the ambiance. I'm a Jackson native who moved away at 18 and only came back in the last year. I'd never been to Oak Tree, but it's definitely one of the best bars in my bar hop rotation now. It's all standard pub food, but with an additional je ne sais quoi; there's this ineffable quality to the basics that just make them stand out. The cheese sticks just feel a bit plumper with cheese and are topped with Parmesan cheese flecks. They have novelty stuffed potato meals that are, for all intents and purposes, a potato bowl for burger casserole, but it's still damn good. Their veggie burger has this good pesto sauce that worked for me. The food is really, really good. What puts this place over the top is its charm. The interior is small, intimate, and filled with '70s-'80s cabin-y wood. It's the kind of place where a guy might just get up and goad everyone to sing happy birthday to a girl at the bar after overhearing it was her special day. It's definitely a must for townies and travelers alike. read more

I stopped there for dinner take out tonight. They were extremely busy and short staffed, was told my order would take about 45 minutes to fill. Got to the place where I was staying and did the math, paid $23.00 dollars for a French dip sandwich and an order of onion rings. Good thing I'm from outof town, because they won't see me there again, I could have had steak dinner at Outback for that price. My fault for not catching the price discrepancy earlier fyi the French dip was 8.99 and the onion rings were 6.49 read more

We found this gem unexpectedly looking for a place to dine while passing through the area. We were very happily surprised and pleased at the hospitality and food quality of our meals. We all shared the truffle fries. The seasoning was good, a hint of garlic and salt but not overdone to take away from the truffle. The Turkey Ruben was on a pretzel bun and fresh. It is paired with cottage cheese and cole slaw. The slaw is on the sweeter side. It was a refreshing complement to the turkey. The blue cheese burger was prepared medium well and also fresh. I cant express the how nice the staff is. They will happily go the extra mile for their customers. read more

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I love the Oak Tree outdoors area. This summer, they were getting walleye in upon occasion. It was hands down the best fish I've had in Jackson. Unfortunately, they have chosen to ignore covid safety rules. The first time we went, our waitress wore her mask around her chin. Two weeks later, she didn't seem to have one on her person. When I went inside neither the owner nor the cook had one either. Very few customers wore them when away from their tables. I'll miss going there, but for now I have safer options in Jackson. read more

Ok so based on the reviews, I selected this place for lunch. Positive - great atmosphere, super nice staff, perfect music. The negative - I got the daily special Thai fish sandwich. Two pieces of frozen cod reheated with very little Thai sweet chili sauce on a bed of Asian coleslaw in a bun. One of the fish sticks was decent. The other...inedible - hard and chewy. Only ate half the sandwich. Fries were ok - what I would expect from a bar. Probably won't be visiting again any time soon unless it's just for drinks, but I don't drink too much so... read more

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We have eaten indoors a couple times and had great service. We have ordered carry out a number of times since April 2020. The food is great and the service is, too! read more

Nice lil bar in a residential area. My first thought, WTF, then once I saw this place, pleasantly surprised. Burger was really good and handmade chips were yummy. Had to sit inside because it was raining. Inside is small but quaint. I will come back to sit on patio and have some drinks! Cheers P/s: Big ass burger! Come hungry! read more

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The oaktree lounge has came a long way. They have upgraded over the years and I think it looks very nice. The food and the place of business is very appropriate. The employees are nice and good at what they do. They have good hours, good prices, and a good location. read more

This place has a ton of charecter and really is a hidden gem in Jackson. Always great food. I often stop in for lunch if I'm in the area. They have a menu that caters to everybody. I'm a heat freak so if you like anything spicy ask for it VooDoo. My favorite is the VooDoo Chicken Sandwhich. I've never had their pizza but saw one being delivered and it looks delicious! read more

Found this hidden gem in yelp when visiting from out of town. Overall good pub grub. My two friends and I weren't disappointed. I had the turkey Reuben my friend ha d a burger and another the pizza which were all good. read more

Best experience in Jackson! I think I just got lucky (thanks to the reviews of other Yelpers) finding this wonderful place. Sitting on the patio in the summer (and on Thursday nights, and I think on Friday's, too), having a cold glass of beer or wine and listening to the live musician is just the way casual dining should be. Go here knowing that you are going to kick back and not be in a hurry. The food is delicious, fresh, and delivered piping hot! I went two nights in a row, and the first time had the cheesesteak sandwich, and the second time the cowboy b-b-q burger with the sweet potato fries. Outstanding meals, both times. I thank my servers and the kitchen staff for making my evenings truly enjoyable, relaxing, and most importantly, yummy! read more

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Turkey Reuben by far the best! Nice outdoors patio for the summer! Service is usually great!

Cute little dive bar with good food and courteous staff. Got the truffle fries for starters and they were delicious. They came with a "Dumbo Mayo" sauce that was pretty tasty. They had a special going on for a fish reuben so we ordered that for the entree. It was very tasty and came with sweet potato fries. We look forward to going back to try more of their menu! read more

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Went there while I was out of town for hockey. I could tell the food was really fresh and it tasted amazing. There was one server and it was still faster then any big restaurant I've been to. Wonderful service wonderfully food. read more

Thanks to learning about the Oak Tree Lounge on Yelp, I dined there recently. I felt right at home as I was greeted warmly, and decided to try a burger [which was served on a fresh-baked onion bun] and one of their five homemade soups (I chose the Golumki Soup) as well as a side of homemade cole slaw. The 1/2-pound burger was absolutely delicious and was cooked exactly to the doneness that I had ordered. I loved the Golumki Soup, also! Because of the dozens of house-made menu offerings and the great service I received, I definitely will return soon to try more of their tempting menu items. The Oak Tree Lounge is where one can find high-quality, homemade American food at a very reasonable price! This establishment is a rare find! read more

Love this place. Staff is always friendly. They are seriously busting out some tasty sandwiches and huge burgers! They don't skimp on any portion sizes either. Soups are made fresh and are SO good! Try the truffle fries! read more

We went there and ordered different things and we are all satisfied with them. The truffle fries is a MUST to try! They're so good! My husband ordered the mighty burger and he loves it! I ordered the honey turkey sandwich and I love it. My MIL ordered veggie stir fry with shrimp and she loves it too! We went there before dinner time, around 5 and people were coming in around 6 for dinner since the place isn't that big probably getting here on the exact time for dinner is not a good idea (there's chance you won't get table) we definitely will came back read more

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Mediocre at best! Located in the middle of a residential areas but that's common for Jackson. The waitress/hostess/bartender was great and the cook was friendly. The burger was basic! The coleslaw was dry and nasty. I probably won't be back and wouldn't recommend. The best part was the service and the beer. read more

A friendly local place with food that exceeds expectations. We go regularly. It's nice to have a place where the waitress remembers your name. A comforting place, not just cookie-cutter corporate. I usually get the grilled chicken on a croissant. Soups are also good. read more

Love this place! I always go for lunch with my sister when I'm in town, and the price is right, the food is excellent, it's too small inside, and you can (usually) be out in less than an hour - what's not to love?! Never been here during the summer to sit outside, but this year might be the year. The Drummies are good, the truffle fries *are* something to write home about, and the pretzels and pub cheese are my favorite. I really like apps, but the sandwiches were good, too. The Double Decker was just a sandwich, but I liked the ham and cheese a lot! Bottom line: check it out if you haven't yet! read more

Unless you order soup , EVERYTHING on the menu is over 7 dollars , I had a steak hoagie , small and overpriced , although it was tasty , meat was skimpy and chips SHOULD have been warm , instead of cold and greasy . With two other people in the place we should have gotten a better meal , and the place is sort of a dump . Will not be back read more

Just so you Yelpers will know, Oaktree is doing carry out during the pandemic, and they are still the greatest little bar in Jackson! You have to call, but they answered quickly and got my order right. We all had burgers last night. Three of us had variations of Mighty burgers, and my daughter had the Mighty veggie, which is a black bean burger. We all pronounced them fantastic!! I've been stuck on the Voodoo Chicken for years, but these burgers are great. I last had one of their burgers over a decade ago when they were already known as among the best in Jackson. Well, these are even BETTER. That's all... just put them on your quarantine list... you will not be sorry. read more

We have been coming to oak tree for years. We recently ordered takeout to offer small support during the stay at home order. We had the BEST burgers we have ever had from oak tree, hands down. Delicious. Julie & staff are wonderful people, Always a great experience! read more

Met my mom half way between us in Jackson for lunch. Found this total gem. Tiny bar with homey decor. The server was very friendly, made you feel like you were invited to dinner at their house. Great food. Mom had a roasted veggie grilled cheese. I had a voodoo chicken sandwich with some real heat on an onion roll. Also had these incredible truffle fries. These fries will haunt my dreams. What a great find. read more

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Great pub food, but it's tough to get a table some days. It is what it is, a popular place for quality food and a beer or two.

Had my second visit the other day in April of 2017. Glad I got there before the lunch rush. The place is tiny inside...and it fills up quick at lunch. Still...the food was brought out in a reasonable amount of time. Our waitress was pleasant, and the food was flat out shockingly good given that it is in Jackson Michigan. When in Jackson you should give the Oak Tree Lounge a shot. You will not be disappointed. read more

The Oaktree, Where do I start? I don't know, how about at the end? We left! Prior to that we were there. The food: Very good! The guy at the grill is a fancy tall white hat shy of a highfalutin restaurant chef. Somebitch can whoop up a mean-ass burger! The menu is good. The beer is good also. Try one of the pita things. He'll put what ever they have on a pita and make it good. Service: Sometimes the place gets busy and sometimes it's slow. With that said, the service can be what it is depending. What the hell's the hurry!? Very friendly! Yes, VERY cool staff! Ambiance: It's a local place with a welcoming attitude. There are the regulars. They're fun. Good humour. 'cept for a couple a regulars at the bar that annoy the hell out of me but they do clean the tables nice and put up with that blond waitress/bartender. Over all, you won't be disappointed. Don't forget to hug Renee on the way out. read more

What a surprise! We were visiting family from NYC and this food is every bit as good as what we get there, at far better prices and in an adorable tiny space. Will definitely go back! read more

Awesome food! This place has a great menu with good specials too! I have never had a bad experience at the Oak Tree.

Good food. Good people. Good atmosphere. Checked it out due to Yelp reviews. Unassuming place on the outside in an odd location. Once inside it stated with them having Pepsi products on tap yet they had Coke in a can. Thanks for that! The waitress was very friendly and helpful. When I asked about the menu she quickly realized it was my first time there. After placing an order she quickly brought me four soups to try. They are homemade and all were delicious. (I even bought a Togo order of my favorite). Truffle fries were outstanding. The best part was the house made dips. I will definitely be back and want to try a burger. read more

Great local spot. Love it. Homemade soup and great sandwiches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Checked reviews on Yelp....they are spot on! Tiny joint that was packed on a Monday afternoon for lunch. Had a cold beer and a Reuben sandwich. Really great! Employees are very welcoming and attentive. Never been here before but will make sure I get back. Strongly recommended! read more

So glad we found this little gem! Everything was delicious. Truffle fries are great. We had the Mighty Oak, the Mighty Mike, & the the blues burger, each one was delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

From the road this place is set back with a dirt parking lot. Does not look real inviting but I found it on Yelp and the reviews stated that the hamburgers were really good. When you walk up the ramp to the patio, there was plenty of outside seating and everyone was having a good time. We chose to eat in the air-conditioning because we were outside quite a bit already and the inside was not as busy. My family, I was with (regulars), said the hamburgers were good and The Roast Beef sandwich was one of their favorites too. On the wall, they had a chalkboard with daily food specials. Everything sounded wonderful. My family decided to order The Mighty Oak burger that was talked about in the previous reviews and I decided on the The Mighty Mike burger that came with a special sauce on the side and green olives and blue cheese crumbles on the hamburger. The hamburgers came with a choice of either fries, cole slaw, homemade tavern chips, the daily picnic salad or cottage cheese. Wow, healthy options but I was on vacation so I got the homemade tavern chips. Homemade potato chips, made there daily. Even though we were in a full service bar, I got a Pepsi. And impressive, it came in a Pepsi cup. The hamburger was good but I really could not taste the blue cheese and for me, there was not enough olives. The bun was good, not a traditional bun, plus it was toasted on the inside, giving the edges an additional crunch and flavor. The tavern chips were good and crispy, but the special sauce, I could do without, not to special. Our waitress was Renee and she was really nice, friendly and made sure our table was well taken care of. Fun place, good food and I would come again. read more

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The Oak Tree is truly a diamond in the rough. Kind of a hole in the wall place that seats maybe 50 or so, however, they have some of the best food in Jackson. Every day, they offer a variety of home made soups. And I'm not talking about one or two, its like six, and they're all very unique (i.e. Reuben chowder). I haven't had one that wasn't excellent. The Upper Deck and Lower Deck sandwiches are amazing club sandwiches (only order the upper deck if you brought your hungry-man appetite). Voodoo chicken is another winner. The burgers are amazing as well - again, bring your appetite, cuz their huge! The Cajun burger is my fave, but its only offered as a special so keep your eyes peeled for this on the chalk board. I would categorize the Oak Tree as gourmet bar food with a home made twist that will knock your socks off. The staff is super friendly and always ready to give you a candid and honest suggestion. read more

I wanted to love this but couldn't. Items and choices sounded fantastic. There was a lot of handling money and handling food without washing or gloves. Cooks openly coughing in the food area and on their hands. Everyone was certainly friendly and knew the menu well but I found it hard to get excited for. I'll give it another chance in the future. read more

Small hole in the wall but good food and good prices. Cook was kinda rude but can't blame because of how busy he was. Will come again

Fantastic burger! Just a couple blocks from downtown on a largely residential street - don't think you're lost! A couple surprising things on the menu and several specials including Truffle fries, 4+ kinds of soup, salads looked great, and some veg and gluten free options. Rustic, paneled - basically neighborhood bar - service is friendly and attentive :-) If you are looking for quality food, don't hesitate! read more

Great little accidental find! Extremely friendly staff, awesome soups and more! I had the turkey Reuben on a pretzel bun- phenomenal. I only wish I didn't live so far away! Definitely worth coming off the freeway for read more

Super delish! Love the burgers. So fresh and yummy. The bread is freshly made Three of us had burgers and the 4th had voo doo chicken. All of us were raving The friend pickles were awesome. Clearly they were fresh. We loved them. We were heading through town on the way to Detroit. It was well worth the short drive off of 94. Small, hole-In-the-wall, friendly and casual. We would definitely go back! Oh - really impressed with their gluten free options, which include bread and chicken tenders! Thumbs up! read more