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    The Hawk's Head

    4.3 (170 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Braised beef and potatoes
    Minh V.

    We got the corn chowder with a bread bowl and braised beef and potato pie. Both were really. Servers were friendly and fast. You have to order your food outside and then go into the tavern and find a seat to eat. There are restrooms inside the tavern. I would come back if I'm in the neighborhood.

    Outside
    Ron L.

    The place is nice to see historical wise. But as far as the food is concerned... I wasn't impressed at all. So it says 10 AM it opens. Nope.. that ain't true. The girl said noon. Then she asked me what I wanted. I said chicken pot pie. She said that they can make it in about half a hour. NEVER HAPPENED. Why lie? I waited an hour and a half. Then it came out. What an embarrassing tasting chicken pot pie. Granted the pot pie had a few tasty small strands of shredded chicken but that's where it ends. There was three small one inch square cube potatoes that were slightly hard...some pease and some sauce. Crust was ok I guess but not appealing... see photo. Apple pie wasn't good. Some pieces were hard and very little apples were inside. And the ice cream that came with it was kind of thick. The strawberry ice tea was good. Also some of the tables were dirty. Chairs and tables strewn everywhere in the covered patio area. The building is nice to look at since it's old and has history. But as far as food... I don't know why I came here today. Especially since I traveled several miles up in the hills in the middle of nowhere to have a miserable looking chicken pot pie that I could have gotten a better quality pie at a grocery store.

    Mysha R.

    It's interesting that this business doesn't associate itself to being located inside Riley's farm on this page. We wanted a day trip to Oak Glen and to actively avoid Riley's farm for a variety of reasons (anti-mask, anti-vaccine, them buying flight tickets during COVID to storm the capitol, warped depictions of war re-enactions, etc). Not only could we not avoid it because their misleading advertising, the menu has been cut by more than half. The only things you are allowed to order is what is listed on the bakery menu. Anything that isn't a bakery or lunch time item is not eligible to order. When I asked if entrees are available (the main reason we chose this specific restaurant) the cashier was dismissive and spoke over the first cashier I was asking. It all just left a bad taste in my mouth so we left without ordering after an hour and a half drive. Also, their waters are $3. In true Riley's farm fashion, they will make sure to put a nice bow on sucking your wallet dry.

    Front facade of the Publick House.
    Lianne K.

    Can't believe that I haven't reviewed the Hawk's Head before! Where else in Southern California can you have a Colonial American experience? The first time we came to Oak Glen might have been a Sunday and Riley's Farm was closed. Driving by the colonial building that houses the Publick House, I sensed that it was something special. Later research revealed its nature as a dining establishment with historic flare. The next visit to Oak Glen, we made a point to dine there. We brought friends with us, and thoroughly enjoyed the rustic surroundings and hearty, simple food. Simple is a complement in this case. It's just straight-ahead deliciousness without pretentiousness. Over several trips, I've enjoyed the mac & cheese and the ham meal. Yesterday, Dear Hubby and I split a bowl of excellent corn chowder and a ham sandwich with sides of pasta salad and chunky apple sauce. Our friend chose the Harvest Salad, a mountain of greens and toppings including apples (natch). Our server was delightful, quick with a smile and a charming saying or two. Live music plays in the large room during meal time. Flickering candles are the main light source in the all wood space filled with families, couples, and groups of friends. Clad in Revolutionary War-era style clothing, the wait staff add to the ambience. Outside in the front of the Publick House, soldiers on both sides of the conflict might wander by while you're waiting for a table. The Bakery adjoins the restaurant, with multiple types of savory and sweet offerings, including Sally Lund bread loaves, and their famous apple pie. A new hard cider tasting garden / patio is a new addition with light fare and a beautiful setting. We highly recommend this unique opportunity to travel back in time, so close to home!

    Marcella N.

    Cute place to have a colonial inspired dining adventure! We took some cool photos outside and enjoyed some classic comfort food- maple glazed ham and potatoes, homemade bread and butter, apple honeyed mead, and apple pie with a generous amount of vanilla ice cream. This was our first time tasting mead, and it was unique. A lot lighter than I expected (I thought mead would taste thick and unfiltered), with lots of different flavors. Service was prompt, and they had live music playing. Quaint and cute- worth a visit.

    James A.

    First time for all of us here at The Hawks Head Publick House and Rileys Farm! We were fortunate enough to only have about an hour wait when we signed in, they gave us a buzzer so we went and walked around the grounds and did some tomahawk throwing, checking out the gift shop and enjoying the grounds while we waited. The food was great! Unfortunately they didn't have the Hamburg Steak which I talked everyone at my table to get! So my second choice was the Cider Baked Ham which the rest of my table ordered as well! The corn cake was pure heaven and the ham was tasty, a bit dry but good and I ate it all! The star of the show was the appetizer of Stilton Cheese served with toasted bread and sliced apples. Warm Cheese and apples? YESSSS!!!! Unfortunately the appetizer came out AFTER the entree of Ham were brought out. We still ate it all! I had the pumpkin pie for dessert but my friends Apple Dumpling looked so much better!!! The pie was great and I ate it all so don't let that deter you! But! That Apple Dumpling steaming heat!!!! I got a taste and it was FABULOUS!!!! We all ordered some dessert to go and some unbaked chicken pot pies to go so we didn't have to wait in the crazy line outside for the bakery items to go! We were able to get them as we were sitting and having a great lunch! The place was crowded! It was a Saturday! People were getting angry at the staff for the wait times. What do you expect!? They can't possibly be 100% accurate in wait times! The kitchen was backed up and the place was packed! Don't yell at the staff and ruin their day because you're impatient and can't notice the obvious chaos around you. How would you control the time guests take to eat and orders in the kitchen! Chill out, take a walk around the grounds since there's plenty of things to do and enjoy your day! Don't expect to go on a weekend and get seated immediately, it was our first time and we certainly did not expect to get seated immediately! We wanted to roam the grounds so it was fine! And yes we were all starving since none of us ate breakfast beforehand but none of us let that out on the friendly staff!!!

    Chicken pot pie with side salad. The best chicken pot pie I ever had!
    Hailey Z.

    We waited for an hour because we heard this place was worth it. Where else will you get a real colonial restaurant experience in So Cal? The kids ran around in the grass until it was time to be seated. We sat. And sat. And sat. And sat. And sat. Until I asked someone if we could have our server come take our order. I was sad to see that it was the young man that walked by us a million times without even looking at us. Man, bad service always gets me all the time. So we ordered, the chicken pot pie was amaze and I would go back to have it again. The side salad was good, my daughter loved the hot dog and chips, and my husband got the Mac and cheese and the ginger baby carrots. It was all really, really good. The best part was the cinnamon applesauce. THE BEST. I had to ask another waiter if we could have a basket of bread, because our waiter didn't seem to care about us and I could tell he couldn't wait until closing time since it was nearing that time. The food here is fantastic. Superb. Amazing. But I wasn't thrilled about the service.

    The restaurant located on Riley's Apple Farm
    Valerie Deanna C.

    Apple picking in Oak Glen made me so ridiculously hungry, I damn near contemplated cannibalism. Yes...I was down to eat humans. Grab your kids! Cause they're running around looking like turkeys. Good thing Hawk's Head was right up the street. Look...for those of you who've eaten here before and thought your food was average, I apologize your experience sucked. Cause my Chicken Pot Pie was 37 stars. Buttery pie crust, pot pie chicken stock FULL of chicken soup-like flavor, packed full of chicken and veggies and potatoes...I don't remember breathing, blinking or speaking to anyone. I was so hungry, I blacked out while eating. And the green beans were those crunchy stringbeans with snap to them. Oh I was in Heaven. And they served drinks in those wonderful FREEZING metal cups that ALWAYS stay cold. They never seem to unfreeze! What are those things!? Pewter!? I LOVE YOU. I shit you not. I love you, Hawk's Head.

    Nikki N.

    A MUST SEE! We were so impressed by this hidden gem! We expected yummy pot pies, soup in a bread bowl, apple pie a la mode and lemonade, which was was all excellent, but the sheep petting area, live music and historic home and grounds were total surprises! We left with smiles on our faces. We can't wait to come back and support this business!

    Waitress with my daughter
    Lachelle I.

    This place is pretty good with a great atmosphere and it is cool had the waitresses dress up colonial. The chicken pot pie was delicious it was the best thing we order also the cheese plate I forgot the name but it is highly recommended on here and that's why I ordered it & it was just as good as people said it has a strong taste but it is delicious especially with the cold crisp apples that accompanies that warm melted cheese. We also had the bratwurst sandwich it was pretty good but not as good as the chicken pot pie. Service was good and they were friendly the reason for four stars is because they close so early at 5 and I wanted to get the famous Apple pie to go home. I think 7 would be a more reasonable time to close at the earliest. Overall this is a great date spot for a family or a couple. And depending on the season they have different types of fresh fruit picking on the site

    Sausage and apples appetizer - a must get!
    Adriana K.

    INSANE waits on the weekend - we arrived at noon on a Saturday and weren't seated until 1:40pm! And, you're not able to make reservations... but you do get a buzzer when you check in, and you can wander quite a ways with it. We actually walked up to another apple farm for about an hour to pass the time. That said - the food is some of the best you can get in Oak Glen. There's a sausage and apple appetizer that's incredibly tasty, and was basically the reason we were willing to wait. Our server took a long time to get to us, but that was actually the management's fault, as two tables were seated in his section while he was on a break. He was very apologetic and quick once he returned. They were out of ice when we first sat down, and our food took a while, but the ambiance is cute and kitschy, and there's fun music while you wait. It's worth a visit, but I can't recommend enough going on a weekday, or really early on a weekend. They're also closed on Sundays, which is slightly annoying in a SUPER touristy town.

    Amazing cup of joe.
    Rossy S.

    We came to Riley's Farm because we heard it was a pretty unique place where employees don period clothing and even try to emulate their ancestors' speech. It's a throw back to a simpler time and place, where strawberries are ripe for the picking and you can indulge on fresh baked pies and apple cider. We expected all that, but what we didn't expect was to have the awesomenest breakfast in recent history. There's nothing outrageous about their offerings; it's more about the quality and wholesomeness of the food than the creativity that goes into it. It all started with a freakin' amazing cup of joe, which David, our server, just kept coming. He was very in tune and I think he sensed my desperate need for wakefulness. Now, I'm picky about my coffee: I like my dark roast ground, pressed and served a special way. These folks didn't quite go that far, but whatever they did was pretty darn wow for me to keep asking for more. Along with my coffee, I had an order of thick and sinful French Toast and the most crispy and delicious bacon I've had in a very long time. The butter is whipped, of course. The syrup, maple goodness, what else? My mother had eggs benedict (yum) accompanied by hash brown perfection. I know. I traded her a piece of my French Toast for one of her eggs and some potato. I'm no dummy. In terms of David, I can't say enough good things about him. He's the epitome of the server you want to encounter every time you eat out. Can I clone you? Well, we may need to upgrade your wardrobe... Hawks Head Tavern is well worth a trip to the mountains for fresh air and a great breakfast. I know I want to do this again. Hmmm, maybe next weekend.

    Jennifer K.

    Come here every year in the fall during apple season. I always look forward to my meal here. Sometimes service can be really slow unfortunately, but the food has always been great. Get both appetizers! The stilton cheese is so good, but it's a very strong tasting cheese, like a blue cheese. The sausage and apples is really good too! I always get their chicken pot pie, and I'm not a fan of green beans, but the ones that come with the meal are delicious! They also give you a side of homemade applesauce, definately tastes like fresh apples. Usually they have live colonial music, and the staff are dressed up in colonial attire, makes you feel like you took a step back in time. Such a fun place to grab a meal and explore the apple orchards.

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