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Crispy pork belly. At first I couldn't recognize the pork.
Beckie E.

This was our first time trying Oakhouse, and unfortunately, it will be our last. We started with the bone marrow and tartare appetizer. It was good, but not spectacular. It was definitely under-seasoned and needed salt. We asked for some sea salt, which was brought to us, and that helped bring out the flavors. For my entrée, I ordered the crispy pork belly. I was expecting the pork belly to actually be crispy, but it came covered in a very heavy, rich sauce. There was so much sauce that any crispness the pork belly may have had was completely lost. The rice was fine, but the bok choy was severely undercooked and still hard. My husband ordered the ribeye. The steak itself was cooked very well, and we had no complaints about the preparation of the meat. Unfortunately, it was covered in the same heavy sauce and served directly on top of the risotto. The sauce soaked into the risotto and overwhelmed its flavor. The risotto would have been much better served alongside the steak, where it could have stood on its own. His broccolini was also undercooked and hard. The service was okay overall, but certainly not stellar. The most disappointing interaction came when I tried to address the bok choy. As soon as I mentioned it, our server immediately told me that bok choy doesn't have much flavor. I explained that flavor wasn't the issue--the problem was that it was undercooked. I cut into it in front of her to show her just how hard it still was. Her response was essentially, "Well, what do you want me to do about it?" I then had to ask what my options were and whether I could substitute another vegetable. After going through the choices, I selected asparagus. She did bring it out, and it was hot and properly cooked, which I appreciated. My disappointment wasn't that the vegetable wasn't ultimately replaced; it was the dismissive attitude when I brought up a legitimate issue with the food. A simple acknowledgment and an offer to replace it would have gone a long way. Overall, there were some good elements--the appetizer was decent and the ribeye itself was cooked very well--but both entrées were overwhelmed by the same heavy sauce, both had undercooked vegetables, and the service did little to improve the experience. For the price and our expectations going in, the meal was disappointing. This was our first visit to Oakhouse, and based on the food and the way our concerns were handled, we won't be returning.

Roasted bone marrow
Dilraj S.

Went to oakhouse for some app's and casual drinks. Ambience was amazing. Service phenomenal. Our server Shannon did an amazing job at hosting and helping us choose our food items. Great service from him. Chicken is big portion and overall good. Bone marrow was decently good Mac n cheese fire Was not a fan of balsamic with the cheesecake Did not like the spicy cheese that came with butter Will definitely be back to try their steaks Drinks and beer selection is great as well. Very cute date night spot Thanks again to our serve Shannon!

Daniel W.

We started with the Empanadas -- ribeye and Manchego in flaky puff pastry with chimichurri -- and the Roasted Mission Figs with goat cheese and prosciutto di Parma. Both were standouts, that fig and sherry vinaigrette combination especially. For mains we had the 8oz Flat Iron Steak with chimichurri and fingerling potatoes, the Crispy Pork Belly with its nectarine-ginger shoyu glaze, the Elk Chops with mission fig jus, and the Catch of the Day. Everything came out beautifully composed and full of flavor -- the pork belly glaze in particular was something I'm still thinking about. The cocktail program is worth the trip on its own. Summertime in Bloom (gin, strawberry, basil oil), Peaches & Proof, the Old Fashioned, and the Grapefruit No.4 with yellow Chartreuse and Campari -- all balanced and thoughtfully built, not just sweet. And a special shout-out to our server, Shannon. He was personable, funny, genuinely fun to talk with, and incredibly attentive all night. He made the meal feel like more than just dinner. If you go, ask for his section. Highly recommend!!

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Lisa D.

Simply put excellent. Menu was very good. Had many dishes to choose from. I had the skirt steak with potatoes and carrots. A side order of broccolini and asparagus. They were perfectly cooked. Hubby had rib eye steak with risotto and peas. Delicious!!! Joe had a gin martini to top off his meal. If you desire an evening out that's fancy for the Auburn hood, this is the place. It's a lovely property with a lounge with outdoor dining and the separate dining area with a bar. Go!

Brendin B.

I see a lot of potential here. The space is warm and inviting, and we preferred sitting at the bar or bar tables. The bone marrow was excellent, and the bread it came with was standout. The food overall was strong, drinks were well made, and the wine list was solid. There's also a fun lounge downstairs with a great outdoor vibe, perfect for a late-night cocktail, though I wish it stayed open later. Looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu.

Main course. Beef cheek with polenta and NY strip
Kenzie S.

Our date night here was great!!! Waited at the bar for our table to be ready. Super cute warm ambiance. Mike the bartender was great super outgoing, as well as the gal with him. Our server Gwen was so friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and everything paired well together. I ordered the beef cheek with a creamy polenta and my husband got the NY strip steak. Nothing left behind!! Ian the manager I believe, stopped by multiple times to check on us to make sure we were taken care of! We can't wait to come back and also check out the lounge are which I believe is downstairs? This place is definitely worth a visit!

Appetizer (which had more going on for it than the fried cheese main dish!) overall, too many flavors not working together.
T K.

First time eating at Oakhouse. This location has turned over a few times for whatever reasons. I personally thought it was a funky space for a restaurant. A lot of ground to cover, with all the levels and Upstairs/downstairs. Makes it hard for staff! But this owner made it into two spaces. Downstairs more causal and upstairs more fine dining. Reminds me of the stone house in grass valley. Same concept. The decor facelift from previous restaurant makes it feel less weird. Very nice colors etc. brings it all together. The bar is cute but would need more appetizer food options and cheaper for me to want to sit there! The waiter was very nice and did his job well. We did however have to wait quite a long time for our food which seems to be the theme in the reviews. Drinks also took a minute, but again It's a big space so lots of orders coming through--Inside and outside. And understaffed. Now for the food: We were a group of 7, which this place can accommodate. But for a hefty price. For 7, you will pay under $600-$700 easily. Unfortunately, this price tag will possibly sink the ship. We did not order any of the steaks as the reviews weren't great there. But what we did order was not at all price comparable. One of dishes was a fried cheese (size of a iPhone 13) with 5 asparagus. $36!!! And that was it! See photo. The asparagus, egg and mushroom appetizer had more going on. But unfortunately the flavors were not working together. It was like having separate items on one plate. I had the lamb salad. Not what I expected. The lamb was like smoked shredded meat. A little tough and the salad dressing was too spicy for a salad! It took away all the flavors. Now, if you were to put this dish into a few corn tortillas, and call it a lamb tacos, it would have worked way better! But not for the price tag. I didn't get a picture of it but the elk was beautifully done. The best meal on the table with a wine/berry sauce. Overall price point is too high. Quality is middle. So you don't want to pay the high price. Sorry Oakhouse!

Cream spinach
Claire S.

We went to the Oakhouse for the first time with a party of 8. We went downstairs, which is a really cool bar, to enjoy a cocktail before dinner and then upstairs to the restaurant where we were seated at a really nice table in the front. We were off to a good start. Our waitress came and told us the specials and updated drink orders while we looked the menu over. Pricing gets your attention right away. It's pretty pricey. They charge $3 dollars for bread service, which literally is a piece of bread about 4 inches long cut into tiny slices. We need several of those and then proceeded to order a variety of food. The service was inconsistent. Our server didn't check on us very often but the server taken care of water refills was doing a good job. When our food came, I think we all felt that flavor-wise it was pretty good. My husband ordered one of the specials, which was a Mandarin chicken with ginger rice. When the server took our order and he said that he'd have the chicken, she did not confirm whether it was the special or what was apparently their regular roast chicken so she brought in the regular chicken. When we brought this to her attention, she said "oh well note for next time". For the cost of the meal we were having that really should've been handled with a simple. "I'm so sorry I misunderstood. Let me go and get the rice for you," but she didn't do that. Very disappointing. One of the people in our party had a steak that she barely ate any of it. She didn't like the sauces that were with it. I had the rabbit with noodles, which was tasty. All in our group which of the experience about 80 out of 100. While we enjoyed an evening out with friends most of us said that was a one and done because we won't be going back.

Amazing cheesecake

The food and service were excellent, and the atmosphere was so lovely. It's the perfect date-night spot! We can't wait to come back and check out the lounge. Thank you, Jocelyn and Rashel, for taking such great care of us!

The dry aged ribeye- perfectly seasoned and cooked.

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