My review is based on a pick up order for a salad ... ease of ordering was a 10 (done on line). My order was complete upon arrival. Upon entering there's no greeting, but ok. There is no clear sign on where to go to pick up an order. Both both tenders may ignore you (they ignored me) The kitchen staff was friendly though and helped me pick up my order. My salad was very mid. Large portion, but zero taste. Based on the reception I would likely not return. The pictures of their other food looks tasty, but I doubt I would return. Reception is everything. read more

The Black Oak - Crispy chicken salad w/ranch dressing (very bland) - Bars Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Very disappointing experience. I arrived and picked up my order before the estimated pickup time, yet my burger and fries were already cold and had no flavor. I called and spoke with both an employee and the manager. Instead of offering to remake my meal or provide a refund, I was simply told to call the manager directly the next time so she could make sure my food was prepared properly. As a paying customer, I expected them to make this order right, not ask me to give them another chance at my own expense. Unfortunately, the poor food quality and lack of customer service have convinced me that I won't be returning or spending any more money at this restaurant. read more

Tried this place again and food was good. Service is slow. Also tried drinks: Season Sangria, Old Fashion and Top Shelf Long Island. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Burger were good. read more

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Quick service, excellent Bloody Mary and delicious food. Nice variety of food and everything we have had has been delicious. read more

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Food and service were top shelf! Telling everyone about it. Only turn off was a woman who was screaming expletive remarks for some reason. We will be back, as long as she's not there. read more

It's been way too long since our last visit! Stopped in Wednesday afternoon for some food and beverage. Had the Fish Tacos and Buffalo Shrimp. Missed Taco Tuesday's special :-( The fish was fried perfectly, slaw was crisp and fresh with a hint of a bite. Buffalo Shrimp had the right amount of heat. Went with the blue cheese sauce (ranch also an option). Very tasty with some nice chunks of blue cheese ;-) The place is charming, inviting and super clean. Staff is engaging and the Top Shelf Long Island tastes exquisite (YUM) Had some great conversation, met some great folks and enjoyed everything! read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it's definitely a hidden gem. Not crowded at all and the staff is super friendly. Ordered the New Fashion drink along with BBQ wings, Buffalo wings, and fries. Everything was good!! Sat at the bar and they had several TVs for viewing along with a gaming area in the back which a lot of people enjoyed. Additionally, I love how everything is reasonably priced. 2 drinks, 12 wings, and 2 order of fries all for $60. Will return again! Overall ratings New Fashion 4/5 BBQ Wings 5/5 Buffalo Wings 5/5 Fries 5/5 Service 5/5 read more

The Black Oak - Fries - Bars Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Have been driving by here so we decided to check it out tonight just for drinks. Comfortable environment and good drinks. Next time we'll eat. read more

The Black Oak - French Martini - Bars Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Love the nachos. Could not stop eating them as the sauce is a little different but excellent.

We started coming here years ago when they first opened and ha Nurses month. Working at Little company we were definitely coming after work. The food has consistent been fantastic . I eat at Vietnamese street food vendors and Parisienne Michelin star restaurant . I KNOW QUALITY GOOD FOOD ! The buffalo shrimp never disappoint , EVER. Tonight our pals went to have drinks and ...... yes we had Buffalo shrimp. Delish . Several people ordered Cajun shrimp and pasta . It was phenomenal . I even got an order to take home . I even tipped the Chef. chef Ramsay would be proud . I have had different items on the menu. I'd say 95% are really delish. Restaurant is clean, service very good , we are Dana groupies. She is amazing bartender AND waitress . It's our to go place if you don't feel like driving up north. Trust me, everything is very delish and well prepared. When you have a small menu , you can concentrate on making each dish unique and better quality . Kudos to the chef. And THANK YOU TO THE CHEF AND DANA !!!!!!! read more

Good drinks BlackBerry margarita, strawberry margarita, and Caipirinha. The buffalo shrimp were large and delicious with the bleu cheese. The chilli had a kick but was decent. The cod and fries was good but maybe the grease needed changing because the fish was a little dark but overall pretty tasty. The steak sandwich was reported as very tasty. Sweet potato fries were good. My partner had grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and asparagus which she enjoyed. The service was nice as our waitress provided suggestions and was prompt. The ambiance is a classic bar eatery but nicer. I loved all of the affirmations in the restroom. read more

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The place has great bar style food. Specifically try the smash burger their other sandwiches. Service is always good and the ambiance is what you would expect. Great crowds read more

Went there for breakfast a few times, and it was the worst. It was like I got a Child's portion for $15.00. Haven't been back.

Updating my review: We came here yesterday for brunch, and nearly all of the tables were occupied. That's a pretty good sign that they're doing something right. We each ordered a bottomless mimosa which they serve you in a stemless champagne flute, they cap you at 2 hours, and you can definitely taste the alcohol -- they're not like other places where you get more juice than actual alcohol. I did the steak and eggs, and my partner did the pancakes. Since we arrived at noon, we were given the option for both brunch and lunch menu. So, we decided to do the hangover -- comes with a pizza puff, French fries and cheese curds. We also did an order of nachos with sour cream and guacamole. We had a fun time, and we'll definitely be back for brunch more often. read more

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We headed here for lunch after a travel baseball game in the area. Great food and service from start to finish. We had kids with us (ages 7-13) and they were entertained by the games the bar had on hand (Hungry Hungry Hippos & Sorry). Also, they had outlets conveniently located on the wall (plugs and phone adapters) which were a nice bonus. The bar itself was clean including the dining area and bathrooms. Overall a wonderful experience for a first timer. We will be back for sure! read more

The food and the service was outstanding and I saw a couple old friends in there. That was nice to see.

Always a great place to hang out with good food to watch a game. And Dana is the best!!

Stopped in here with a group of 8 on a Wednesday afternoon. We called ahead to warn them. Bartender doubled as waitress and she busted her butt to serve us. Mixed drinks were strong and tasty. Beer was cold. Food was decent enough to warrant more visits in the future. I ordered the daily special patty melt with tots. Medium rare, which the cooks got just right. Props! Next time I'm in the area I will be sure to stop by. A solid neighborhood type place. read more

Came in on a Thursday morning, around 10am. Only about 3 tables occupied. We were helped right away with drinks. She went over the lunch special with us. The waitress was good on checking on us and making sure we didn't need anything else. Decor: It's a nice neighborhood bar. It's very open and updated. Don't get discouraged from the outside store front, like we were. There's a bunch of tvs to watch sports. The bar is very nice! I love the concept. Food: Their orange juice is a bit more tangy than sweet. I had the house skillet, it was really good. Their potatoes aren't like hash browns but actual potatoes, it made the skillet unique. The jalapeños are some of the hottest I ever had, very fresh. So beware. I'm glad I stopped here, I would recommend to others and return. They had a lot of specials for each day. Would love to watch a sports game here. read more

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If you're looking for a great burger spot in oak lawn this might be it! I had the Farmhouse burger cooked medium rare and it was perfect! So juicy and flavorful and the fries were a great addition. I was also craving some wings and ordered the 12 jumbo crispy chicken wings with half barbecue and half buffalo and they did not skimp. It was actually too much for us and we had enough to take home as leftovers. They offer a lunch option before 3pm for $10 and half off appetizers on Mondays which was a pleasant surprise when I got my bill. read more

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We ordered a bunch of shareable menu items and have to say we were definitely satisfied with all our orders. Hangover fries are a great concept, pizza puff threw me off from being on that list, but in the end it is a good choice. We tried the mixed wings and the flavoring on these was amazing paired with a nice crunch to the wings. Steak tacos were another great menu item, nicely presented with adequate portions. Mac N Cheese with Brisket was so flavorful and had just the right amount of creaminess. The drinks we ordered were also delicious from the Blue Lemonade to their Moscow Mule. Great service, awesome staff, we're definitely coming back to this place to check out their brunch specials. read more

Good food, it's a little loud, great if you want to watch sports but maybe not if you're looking for a quiet dinner. This is a sports bar with two seating areas in addition to the bar. There is seating directly across from the bar plus a room toward the back that has more tables. There are TV's everywhere! Plus they were playing songs on a speaker system. If you're looking to be entertained and watch multiple sports at a time, this is the place for you in Oak Lawn. The food was good but not spectacular. The fries had great flavor, hand cut so you could taste potato and just salty enough..... half of mine were perfect, delicious and then half were room temperature and soft. And it wasn't a matter of being hot at the start and then cooling off. From when they came to the table, like my third fry was tepid and sort of soggy but then the fourth one was hot and perfect. I felt like what was on my plate was a mix of an older batch and a fresh batch. Hubby said his were perfect, and I only eat about half an order anyway so I didn't bother to ask for new ones. I had the smoked brisket sandwich which was very good. The garlic toast bun was well flavored and a good compliment to the meat. I don't like onion and I also don't care enough for cheese to consume the extra calories so I had my sandwich very plain and the meat was delicious! It tasted great totally unadorned. Hubby had a burger, he enjoyed it except that his top bun as so burnt he couldn't eat it. When she put his plate down on the table we could all see it was inedible. She offered to get him another one when she came back with the third person's dinner but the rest of his meal was hot and there so he didn't want to wait for them to toast a new one. We felt like the kitchen never should have sent it out in that state. The third person in our group raved about the Risotto but I thought the bite I had was slightly undercooked and the flavor didn't wow me, but I'm a snob when it comes to risotto. Nothing they serve in a bar can compare to homemade, totally fresh ingredient risotto. All that to say, it's a sports bar, if I ate there again I'd definitely stick to the sandwiches. read more

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I had the Lemon garlic shrimp with angel hair pasta. Unfortunately the lemon was sooo intense and over powering that I couldn't enjoy it. My BF tried it and agreed. I mentioned it to the server and she said "I'll mention it to the cooks to dial down the lemon". The asparagus was cut up to tiny tiny pieces that I thought they were peas. The shrimp was on the side of the plate so I was able to enjoy them. The good thing is that my BF and son enjoyed their meals. read more

Suszie is absolutely incredible,, handles the bar with grace.. is amazing love Jennie and Debbie!!! Erin is good too!! Love Maggie!! Food is amazing!! Guacamole and chips! 10/10 recommend!! read more

Great food, friendly service and flowing drinks. Perfect place to stop with friends or to enjoy the game.

Buffalo shrimp are bomb! The staff is amazing, even when they are short staffed they work they butts off to get your food out quick.

Came in for breakfast today, I've heard so many good stories I knew I had to try it out. I ordered the corn beef hash with pancakes and wow! It's real corn beef not that minced meat and potatoes you get from the can! Prefect portion and everything was fresh. Topped with two perfectly fried eggs! Our servicer great. I'd highly recommend their breakfast. The bar was very clean. The food was hot and fresh. read more

Went to this restaurant to get a to go order. I had to wait quite a while to put in the order and waited ever longer for my order to be ready. I had to ask for water and then I also had to ask for a straw. I felt invisible so I just sit there. When I finally got my food no late apology was given. I asked them if they were on Yelp Angelica gave a Rude remark so I told her I would not be back she said good have a nice day. It's a shame the food was excellent but I will not go back because of the rude service. read more

I just don't know what to say about this place. Are they are a "bar" or are they a "diner?" They seem to want to have it both ways. It certainly is not a "bar and grill." First it's way too bright in the place. They need to dim it down a bit. Perhaps more wooden tables and countertops would help. Food? I had breakfast there. It was awful. I've had drinks there. The drinks were decent. So let's commit to being a bar and grill. Give me a menu of burgers, tacos, and wings. Lose the eggs. It's in a strip mall (always a negative) but at least there's plenty of parking. read more

The food is good and the staff is great. I would recommend this place.We enjoyed coming on Monday and playing bingo with Marty and George so get off the couch and come out to Black Oak and play some bingo and have a drink and something to eat read more

Eureka!!!!! We've found our spot for amazing burgers!!!! Huge, juicy and delicious!! (That's what she said). Susan is the absolute best!!! Totally loves working at the place she used to be a patron at, and it shows!!! Beautiful farmhouse decor, fantastic waterfall cement top bar, and a perfect place to watch a game!! I'm sure I We will work our way through the menu, but so far we've had...The Chicken Tacos, The Steak Tacos, The Bavarian Pretzels, The Black Oak Burger, The Black and Blue Burger, The Farmhouse Burger and the Brisket Mac and cheese and they've all been fantastic!! read more

The pictures of the food looked great and it made me think food would be delicious but honestly it's by far one of the worst meals I've had. I took two bites from my burger and tossed out. The meat from the burger was rubbery and seemed like it had been cooked frozen. Buffalo sliders were missing flavor. The jumbo wings were very salty and dry. I also ordered a salad and even though it stated it came with dressing I did not get any salad dressing. read more

I've been here a lot. I've tried almost everything on the menu. I decided today after several visits that I should give them a review. Here goes....today I had the Sirloin sandwich, it did not disappoint. Fresh cut sirloin on a garlic roll topped with cheese and caramelized onions; it was very good, although I did like it a little better when they served it with au ju, now they serve it with chimichurri sauce but other than that still a great sandwich. The service was good, our waitress was very polite and attentive. Overall this place has great food, I've never actually had something I didn't like and I've had everything from the Tacos, nachos, burgers, wings, you name it, it has all been pretty good food. The only downside to this place is the service. My most recent visit today was great but in the past the service has been terrible. Because of service fiascos in the past they don't earn a 5th star from me but maybe they have it figured out now. More visits and time will tell. For now, good food, nice place, average price. 4 out of 5 read more

The Black Oak - Bars Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Came in on a Monday afternoon for happy hour. Apps were buy one get one half off. Margaritas were only $3, but weren't anything to rave about. Ordered nachos without any meat and they were just ok. I would 100% recommend the house sliders, they looked extremely appealing and were beyond DELICIOUS!!! Bartender was supper attentive and extremely friendly. Thought it was interesting that every first Monday of the month they do a psychic event. Will definitely be stopping back in for those sliders. read more

$17 for smoked brisket Mac and cheese? It sounded so yummy and the picture assured me I would give a nice amount of brisket. I was looking forward to the smoked Gouda that claim was in the Mac. It tasted like tasteless tuna Mac. No way this dish is worth $17! It was bland and it tasted like it came straight from a box. I tasted it and then I threw it straight in the trash where it belonged! I was insulted that they would even serve this , and the price?? Who is the chef? My Mac and cheese tastes wayyyy better. I ordered from Door Dash and I will not order again. My mom enjoyed her BLT. My daughter said her eggs tasted like water and the French toast tasted like dough. The eggs was in a patty form. Never seen scrambled eggs like this. I didn't include the pic of her meal because she threw it away before I could even turn around and grab the remote. For $17, I could have ordered Boston Market and had a decent meal and had $$ left over. Never again!! read more

The Black Oak - $17 brisket Mac and cheese They should be ashamed ! - Bars Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Logged into Yelp to find a quick bite and this place popped up. Mom and I decided to give it a shot. And we were NOT disappointed. I had the Baja tacos and she had the chicken tacos. Quick service, great tasing food and the server was wonderful. I will definitely be back the next time I'm on this side of town. read more

The food here was absolutely great! My fianceé and I chose this restaurant based on reviews and we had a taste for a burger. We ordered the Farmhouse burger and it was amazing! It was cooked fresh and so were the fries that came with it! I swear the chef cut the potatoes and fried them once we placed our order. Lol. The customer service was great, the staff was very friendly. Thing only thing that bothered us was a man using foul language continuously at the bar. Totally unnecessary. This place is not too far from Midway Airport which was where we were headed. If you want a great bite to eat before your flight or after your flight and don't want to eat airport food, for example, I highly recommend this place! read more

Must have passed this place a hundred times on Pulaski without ever noticing, but I finally went in the other day. It's part of a little strip of stores. It looks like your usual sports bar, but their food was definitely a cut above most. I got the brisket sandwich and fries, plus we all split nachos. The sandwich was very good, and the nachos were a huge portion. Not a whole lot of craft beers, but they weren't expensive and had some good specials. I wouldn't be opposed to going back for a game ever since they had a lot of TVs read more

The Black Oak - Brisket sandwich with fries - Bars Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

I good friend of mine introduced me to this establishment a few years ago and I have been a customer ever since but this is my very first review, and long over due. They just recently went under new management and the menu has changed. However, needless to say the food is still good. They have a happy hour special every day of the week that includes food and drinks. They also have trivia nite one day of the week which is a lot of fun. The bartenders are very welcoming and greet and serve you as soon as you sit down. On yesterday, I had the fish tacos (they offer corn and flour tortillas, most places don't) and they are loaded with all kinds of good stuff (sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and some kind of special sauce). I will definitely grab a pic on my next visit. I must advise the fish is fried not grilled. The wings are huge and are made to order. The fries is such a large order, so be ready to share! Their salads are filled with all kinds of freshness. They have four large screen televisions that are always on sports or news. They also offer gaming in the back. The offer high bar seating, seating at the bar and tables in the back. The ladies restroom is always clean and well stocked. If you are looking for a nice neighborhood bar and grill that won't hurt your pocketbook, this is the place. You will not go wrong with the food and drinks and of course the hospitality. read more

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This place has a nice aesthetic to it. I like the wall decorated with old pictures. Great place for dining or just hang out and have few drinks. Have a creative menu selection, ordered many items and have never been disappointed. read more