Sean our server was outstanding! Great food and atmosphere The appetisers and drinks were unique and refreshing.

Stopped by for an early lunch with my son, just after opening. The interior is nice, clean, and has a cool, darker vibe, but I will say it feels more suited for a later meal or evening setting. If it's a beautiful day, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside instead. Still, the inside has a cozy, laid-back feel that works well. Shoutout to Qua, who was both the hostess and our server. She was welcoming, attentive, and handled everything smoothly, even as a few more parties came in while she was the only one serving at the time. One thing I really appreciated was that she let us know upfront what items were out of stock before we even looked at the menu. That level of transparency is huge and makes the experience so much better. My son ordered a slider with fries from the kids' menu. It comes with just one slider, so I ordered a second, definitely the right call. He enjoyed it, and the fries were cooked well, just a little on the salty side for our taste (ketchup helped balance that out). I had the shrimp tacos. It's packed and perfect portion for lunch. The shrimp, pineapple slaw, and chipotle mayo was a nice mix. The restaurant was clean (including the bathrooms). The location is also a plus, super close to the Art Museum, which makes it a great stop before or after visiting. Overall enjoyable, and I'd come back, especially to try more of the menu and the drinks. read more

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What a lovely restaurant - we will be back, soon! Our server Mary Beth provided outstanding service - personal, tuned-in but not hovering. The food was perfection. I had the flounder tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, beautifully seasoned but not hot or overly spicy and included fresh corn, slaw and magic. My husband had a summer vegetable risotto with pan seared salmon and he raved about it. We each had the classic old fashioned with the restaurant's signature bourbon and we shared an exquisite peach and bourbon bread pudding for dessert which was surprisingly light, but a large enough portion for us to take some home in a to-go box. The vibe is beautiful. The owner Hali stopped by to chat with us and the host, John, was a pure delight. Relaxing evening, great ambiance and service and delicious food. Obviously - highly recommend! read more

The Oak - Raleigh - Flounder Tacos - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Met my girlfriend here for brunch yesterday. It's in the cutest residential shopping area. Lots of parking and easy to access. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The vibe was warm and woody like you expect from a place called the oak. We did make a reservation just in case they were busy. We were seated in the bar area so the bar tender was also our server. He was kind, super attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu and drink offerings. We ordered pomegranate mimosas. They were a delicious and refreshing addition to our girl time!! I ordered their new Salmon BLT and my friend ordered the Meat Lovers Omlette that was served with gouda grits. The salmon blt lived up to my expectations. It was light but filling and super flavorful. The star is the red onion and dill aioli. My only complaint is the bread. It's tasty bread, it's just not sturdy enough fpr all of the sandwich ingredients. I would have appreciated if it were something thicker or served as an open faced sandwich. The sweet potato fries were fresh and crispy. The fresh pepper sprinkle on them gave them a new dynamic for me. My friend enjoyed the meat lovers omelet and she let me taste the gouda grits. OMG talk about flavor. I'm going back just for those damn grits!! I like very textured grits and these were that on top of perfectly seasoned and cheesed! Geeze!!!!!!!!!! Besides their massive wall of spirits, another component that i appreciated was their inclusive restroom offerings. The door signs are genius! This place looks like it's also great in the evening and late night. They certainly earned a customer in me! Can't wait to go back for more grits!!!! read more

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Justin at the bar makes amazing bourbon drinks. The service is always awesome and the food is wonderful!!!! Great chill place to hang out for work dinners or just a great spot to hang with friends!!! read more

The Oak - Raleigh - An amazing Old Fashioned!!!! - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing once again I got the featured burger and my boyfriend got the short rib. Burger was incredible and short rib was tasty. We loved the bourbon cocktails. I am not a huge bourbon drinker and our server suggested a Gold Rush (not on the menu) that was the best bourbon starter drink! We love this place. One single critique is that the chairs in the dining room are not comfortable. If they were better we would stay longer. Please change the sad metal chairs lol read more

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20/10!! The food and service some of the best I've ever experienced!! I'm still drooling over the house made salad dressing and the filet that was perfectly prepared. Typically steakhouse look and feel. read more

I was in the area and was looking for a place with good bourbon and food and came across The Oak and loved it so much I went back again during my trip. It is a very cozy and inviting space that advertises itself as a scratch kitchen. Sat at the bar and quickly observed that they have a very vast, extensive, and solid bourbon & whiskey collection on their shelves. Got an old-fashioned made with their own in-house bitters that you can choose from which was good and ultimately treated myself to a pour of Weller 12. Justin was friendly and wicked knowledgeable about bourbons which resulted in an awesome conversation during dinner. From a food perspective it was very fresh and delicious. Started with the Heritage Farms Pork Belly which was rendered beautifully and melted in my mouth without being overly oily that comes with pork belly some times. The entire app paired with the fresh greens, and the bourbon gastrique drizzled on top was well balanced in flavor. For the entree, I went with the Sesame crusted Seared Tuna which was cooked perfectly and paired very well with the bok choy, and wasabi crema. Maybe it is because I was not familiar with the area or it was around dinner time but parking at the strip was hard to find as the lot was very full and the restaurant was tucked away between two buildings and had to rely on Maps to make sure I was in the right place after parking. Overall, strongly recommend this place if you are into bourbon/whiskeys and want good food while you are drinking. read more

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I dined here about a year ago. My previous review disappeared. So, here it goes again. The service here was great. The staff does a great job educating on the bourbon offerings. I enjoyed the grilled chopped salad. Very good. The parking here is effortless. My cocktail was the bourbon smash. No complaints. read more

The Oak - Raleigh - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I started with the Trouble in Paradise cocktail, which I thought was excellent until I had the Old Fashioned. I am not a bourbon drinker and this was hands down one of the best cocktails I've ever had. You must try it! For dinner, I had the most delicious and tender short rib with collards and fingerling potatoes. The entire dining experience, including our amazing server, Justin, was 5 full stars. read more

The Oak - Raleigh - Trouble in Paradise - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We went to dinner here last night had never been here before, and it exceeded our expectations. It's a little dark on the inside of the restaurant, but I think that's it's overall ambience. The food was amazing and Tyler. Our waiter knew so much about bourbon. My husband was thrilled. We will definitely be back. read more

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What a fun little restaurant! It's hidden in the back of the plaza but offers a wide selection of bourbon and whiskey. Their old fashioned is renown with a wide selection of bitters. I'm not normally a drinker of old fashioneds but was very accepting of their version. Food wise, it was great, I ordered the shrimp po boy with a side of fries and Brussels sprouts. Everything was delicious! Service was stellar too. Definitely will revisit next time I'm in town! read more

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The Oak is tucked into a packed in shopping mall right along Lake Boone trail in the "Rex Hospital" district if you will. I normally get there by 440 to the Lake Boone Trail exit then a left on Wesville Court. You then take an immediate right into the very busy main thru way with businesses on the left and right. The oak is on the right in the middle. You can rarely park there at lunch. So you then take a left on this other thru fare and back there you can usually find something. Then you walk back and up a small alley way and its tucked in there. Its right next to two roosters which is a bit easier to see from the street. Give your self a few extra minutes the first time to work thru all this. Once you walk in the door they ask if you want to sit inside or out. Sometimes the greeter is busy serving so you have to wait a minute but be patient they will be there shortly. The staff is super passionate and bright about the overall Oak offerings and the bourbon in particular. Their knowledge and passion stand out and make it super fun. So let me stop here and make a key point. I am NOT a bourbon drinker. I did not come here for the bourbon. I came for the food. The limited menu is superbly seasoned and flavored. The burgers absolutely stand out that way. There are many gourmet burgers being offered. But its not only about excellent quality meat. Its also did you season the meat BEFORE cooking it so the flavor really cooks all the way thru. Salt alone in the triangle will make your burger stand out, along with high quality ingredients of course. The Oak goes beyond salt and beyond the high quality ingredients. Its fully seasoned thru and thru and cooked in. Same is true of the mac and cheese side. I can't think of many places in the triangle right now that burst with flavor like the Oak is going right now. But what about the bourbon? So for the visit I will focus on here I brought my nephew (27 year old adult with masters degree which means, yes, I am old) on March 12th who was in from out of town to come with me to the Hurricanes playoff game, which we won btw. It was my christmas present to him. He is also not a bourbon drinker but he gave a flight a try. Thats 3 bourbons you and the server pick out in small shots to try and learn. What fun!! The server told great stories of the bourbons, how they were made, why they are different from each other. In Devon's case he got Coopers, Hookers House, and Barrell Bourbons. He could not stop talking about the stories and what he had learned about bourbon. So go for the food, but stay for the bourbon and TALK about it with your server. You will not be sorry. The servers are picked for their passion and knowledge about Bourbon. So for this night we had the flight, the lamb burger, the beef and bourbon and 2 mac and cheese for $76+ tip. How was it? His florida team is no longer in the playoffs, my Raleigh team is still going and when i asked him to concede my team is better he replied: "If that means I get to come back for bourbon, and sliders, ... well of course they're the best! " read more

The Oak - Raleigh - Bourbon slider , Mac and cheese and unsweetened tea - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I've had The Oak - Raleigh on my list of places to eat for over a year, and I'm glad I finally had dinner here. I made a 7:15 reservation for my daughter and I on a beautiful Saturday evening. We were seated right away in the dining area next to the bar. It's a pretty open place with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a couple of sections in the main dining room. The vibe is great and the music is great too. The service was awesome, you never waited or wanted for anything. If our water was low, someone came by and filled it. If we were finished with a plate, someone came and cleared it. Sean was our server, and he was awesome. You could feel his passion about his job and the food there. He made it sound just as good as it was. We started with drinks and appetizers. The Heritage Farms Pork Belly was good. The salsa, elote and the cheese added a nice touch. The sprouts were so good, so light and crispy. So much flavor. The Mac n Cheese was rather tasty as well, so very cheesy! For our entrees, I ordered the seafood special, sea bass with an asparagus fondue, gnocchi and spinach finished with a Parmesan crisp. Every bite was delicious. The favor profile was perfect. I'm so glad I ordered it. My daughter ordered the bourbon sliders, with the black pepper aioli on the side. The sliders were cooked perfectly and were very good. And we saved room for dessert! They had two desserts, Turtle Cheesecake and Sweet Potato Creme Brulee...we ordered both and they were both perfect! I l definitely enjoyed the food and the ambiance at The Oak - Raleigh and I will definitely go back. read more

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So I was on the way to a concert and happened to stop by this spot and I was not disappointed. The people there were super nice and friendly. Because of the show that I was going to there was a lot of people already there so they have to kind of make do and we ended up having to sit outside. But they have heaters outside so keep that in mind. Also which is really cool, they give you blankets if you're not okay with the heaters. So you can send under a heater and then have a blanket on your legs and you can be totally comfortable even if it is a little bit chilly out. Of course it's walled in by the plastic walls that restaurants put up to say that they are indoors and outdoors, but on the right type of night you can really feel the breeze so I thought that the heating lamps and the blankets were a good addition and that's a plus to them. Everybody was super nice, the lady came by who was managing and talked to us for a while. Not just a regular high and buy, actually has some real conversation. I really really liked that. It gave a humanistic feeling to us that we weren't just a table but we were people. The waitress came over and talked to us and she gave us the rundown of the whiskey's and Bourbons. What I loved about this was the fact that she asked what we normally go for and prefer and she tried to match up what we prefer to the specific alcohol on the list. So the fact that you listened to me and then came back and asked my opinion on it, it let me know that you really cared enough about your company to learn about what they serve and you care enough about the customers to learn about what I like. The presentation was great, I have no complaints about the presentation of it, I only got a drink but there was a flight on the table as well and everything was laid out to where you knew exactly what you were drinking. I got a sandwich, steak, and it was really really good. The bread was a little crispy but that crunch definitely added to the meal itself! I wouldn't do plan on going back to this spot when I'm in the area! read more

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Farm to table and absolutely delicious. I usually don't like all my food mixed together but the pork shoulder, Mac n cheese and Brussels sprouts combo was amazing. The duck my brother got was perfect. Out waiter was extremely attentive and nice, he gave great recommendations and answered out questions. My brother has a peanut allergy and they were really great about asking the chef and walking through the menu with us. I also got the Bourbon flight which I enjoyed, I will say the house bourbon is extremely sweet so be warned. The restaurant was nice plenty of seating for a large group or small group. The bar area is nice and has a ton of alcohol for you to choose from. Highly recommend and would definitely go back. read more

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I came with 5 other people, none of whom I knew ahead of time. We got our table and were served water with more water in empty Elijah Craig bottles. Nice idea. My entree was the pork shoulder, which was pulled, with a lot of crispy Brussels sprouts, and southern Mac and cheese with a BBQ drizzle on top. Excellent plate for $21. The sprouts were good, but they were really brown from being charred. But they were definitely crispy. Very god BBQ sauce, nice and smoky. For drinks, we got 2 flights of 3 random bourbons. Now none of us were experts, but our server had a lot of enthusiasm and certainly knew the products backwards and forward. I thought with over 100 bourbons on the menu, it would be helpful to have a few pre-made flights with different themes to them, just to make it a little simpler. I did have an old fashioned; I was intrigued by 30 kinds of bitters. It came with the house bourbon with hints of orange and honey and I opted for pecan habanero bitters. They had a nice earthiness and only a little touch of heat, nothing overwhelming at all. Fun place to visit, although parking can be a little tight! read more

The only negative I can say is, as travelers from Tampa Florida, it's not likely we will eat here again soon! We came for the Sunday brunch and the ambiance, service, drinks and food all equally deserve 5 stars. My breakfast burrito was amazing and only paled in comparison to my wife's eggs Benedict served with house cured pork belly and latkes. The bourbon Bloody Mary was the perfect pairing! Cheers to a great establishment. read more

The Oak - Raleigh - Bourbon Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food was FANTASTIC, we were blown away by the amazing flavors, we had the bourbon sliders and the Oak Smash. The fries were fresh and crisp and seasoned well and the mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. 1 cocktail was ok, just a whiskey sour and 1 was terrible, I mentioned to the waiter I'd love if they could do a blackberry bourbon smash, so he suggested the Eighty Six but made with bourbon, the cinnamon bark syrup bit back so bad, not a good combination in that drink. The service was very disappointing, it almost seemed like he completely forgot about us after our food was served. We would have prob given another star to the review if he had been more attentive...he never even commented on the fact that my cocktail sat untouched all night and actually did not even ask how our cocktails were after he dropped them off. He also never asked how our food was, noticed I drank the whole Elijah Craig bottle of water and then brought back that bottle with warm water in it, so I basically had nothing to drink for the rest of the night. He then took forever to bring us our check and even longer to come get our credit card. We came for my husband's 50th birthday hoping to do a flight AND have pours of other bourbons we can't find at the ABC so it would be a special dinner but there was no Wellers, Blanton's, Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare on the bourbon menu and we were not sitting at the bar so it's not like we could just see if those bottles were there. I thought this place said they were a bourbon bar, which is partly why we went. We would have spent more on drinks but I guess maybe next time, somewhere else. The ambiance of this restaurant itself was really nice though. When we first got there at 4:45pm they were blasting some obnoxious music, but about 15 minutes later that was turned down and the lights were dimmed and it turned into a really sweet, cozy spot. Would make a great date night if you get the service fixed. read more

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Damn good whiskey bar. Regulars are welcoming. Bartenders are fantastic. Food excellent. Quit reading this and get there

We came back with two more people to try the dinner menu since we did brunch last time. The Seared Tuna entree was my personal favorite! They have a malt vinegar aioli for the french fries that was really good! Maribeth was our server and she was soo knowledgeable about the bourbons/whiskeys we chose in our flights! I forgot to take pictures because I was enjoying the moment, lol. read more

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Met a friend for dinner and drinks in Raleigh. Hard to find parking in that mixer-use development. I didn't get the memo that the bar theme is brown liquor While I think this is a big draw for some, it's not for me Tried several drinks made by an enthusiastic bartender. I appreciated his persistence but, remained unimpressed by the cocktails. I don't recall what we ate and I did not document the meal in photos, which is not the norm for me. So... I'm guessing it was not very memorable. This spot was not my cup of tea. I'll pass it by next time. read more

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Best drinks ever! The food 8/10. Great staff. Felt warm and welcoming. I would have loved to see some cozy seating. The current seating was cold and uncomfortable. Over all i would recommend for a quick meal and drink. read more

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Hali was wonderful to work with arranging our party of of 30. We were able to order appetizers ahead of time and had attentive service the night of our dinner. The 2 servers did an amazing job showcasing their bourbon options and various bitters. Fret not, non bourbon drinkers they have other spirits or juices to choose from. The appetizers were delicious! Everyone enjoyed the Mac and Cheese. The fries could have been a bit crispier but they were flavorful and had tasty dips. We had mixed reviews on the entrees. Those who ordered the pork mentioned only a small portion was served. Those who ordered the salmon were very satisfied. I personally had the steak and it was just ok. Large portion but the cut wasn't as tender and juicy as I'd like. Other than that we had a great time! Fun, lively ambiance with pop music playing. read more

The Oak - Raleigh - Mac & Cheese was the star of the evening. Creamy with crispy bits of bacon and perfectly al dente macaroni. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The tomahawk steak here is an absolute showstopper. The meat is juicy and full of deep beefy flavor. It is cooked exactly how I like it and served with delicious sides. It is pricey but worth every penny. read more

The Oak - Raleigh - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We had a great experience at the oak for lunch. The only item they were out of was the nachos but that didn't deter us. Our big group was seated at a long table and had prompt and courteous service. Our food came out beautifully prepared and delicious. We were the only patrons on a random Thursday afternoon but couldn't guess why because the staff, food, and atmosphere were great. I also really love that their bathrooms are labeled as "Whichever" because it's hard to wait in line for the women's restroom to ever slow down so this made life easy. We will certainly be back. read more

The Oak - Raleigh - Menu - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Shared some excellent drinks with friends, truly broad choice of spirits and bitters to accommodate all preferences. Couple with small plates that pleased the crowd. Definitely recommended. read more

The Oak was very pleasant in a great area. Our first time dining here was great! The food was so delicious and the staff members were very friendly. I loved the vibe of the restaurant, as when we first arrived it was very empty, and quickly became packed). The only disappointment I had was that as busy parents, this was a date night out and once we got to our table, before I could take my coat off the waitress stated there was a 2 hour limit. This is fine, but was not aware prior to making the reservation. Dining out we like to take our time and enjoy ourself with good food, conversation and drinks and felt a little rushed by having to watch the clock and immediately place orders for everything. I've never been anywhere else in Raleigh and was on a time restraint, even if it didn't take us 2 hours it just felt kind of rude. But, they lost no stars due to this, rules are rules. Would dine again. read more

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Sis & I had a very enjoyable time here on a recent Thursday after work. I had made reservations, which we may or may not have needed, but better safe than sorry is my motto. That being said, they have ample seating inside and out, all of which is very pleasant, so I wouldn't hesitate to drop in at the last minute either. We were given a table in the bar area where we had attentive service. Normally we are wine drinkers, but we're also not stupid and this is a bourbon bar. We were both called to the Trouble in Paradise which is bourbon (Evan Williams-I asked), pineapple, jalapeno-demerara syrup. YES it's as great as it sounds. Both of us can attest to it. All those flavors blend so beautifully. It's refreshing, slightly tangy, yet smooth. Seriously good, and well worth the twelve dollar price tag. Food: We opted to share the fried brussels sprouts, chorizo & sweet potato tacos and garlic-chorizo shrimp with boulted bread. The shrimp came out first and was flat-out amazing. Generous portion of shrimp and broth and chorizo. Bread was beautifully grilled, but a skimpy portion. Like three little pieces. Not nearly enough to soak up all that savory broth. We asked for more. Wish granted for three dollars more. And while the side serving of bread was more generous than the original, in our humble opinion there should have been enough to match the dish to begin with. Next up they brought the brussels and tacos. Tons of brussels, way too much oil for this gal. Sis was fine with them, but it was a bit too rich for me. The oil just soaked into them obliterating other flavors. I love me some brussels, but was happy to let her have the leftovers. Tacos...the corn tortillas were super thick. Filling very flavorful. I liked this better than Sis did, but that was okay cause she got the leftover brussels and I took the leftover taco home. read more

Great food with the best variety of old fashioned drinks in the area. Entertaining bartenders

Excellent food and excellent service!! Will definitely be back! The grilled cheese is AMAZINGGG!!!!

Easily the best gastropub I visited during my stay in Raleigh. They have an impressive array of bourbons and artisan cocktails. Just the standard Old Fashioned for me - and they nailed it. The kitchen serves up some beautifully elevated comfort food. The house mac-n-cheese overflows the bowl its served in and is loaded with some really rich cheese and bacon. I also got some braised beef sliders that fell apart in my mouth. Prices aren't cheap - but they shouldn't be. Good food and drink costs money and sweat. NIce conversation with the bartender topped it off as a 5 star experience. Well done, Oak. read more

The Oak - Raleigh - Braised beef sliders - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I read some mixed reviews, but boy are these guys great! First off, didn't realize this was a bourbon bar, so that was a nice surprise. I've not enjoyed whiskey in some time, so when they mentioned the bourbon bacon bloody Mary... I just could not refuse. The drink was very good, spicy, citrus, the bacon was thick and flavorful. The app was the devilled egg. Also very good - I thought there was too much salt in the filling, but you know how recipes go. Entree was the shrimp and grits - so much flavor, I forgot there were grits underneath. There were these smoked tomatoes that gave much of the flavor, kinda tasted like they were marinading in liquid smoke. Shrimp perfect and there was a very good sausage as well. I can't wait to come back! read more

The Oak - Raleigh - The devilled egg app! Salty, but had a great mustard egg filling. Jalapeno and 'maze balls bacon - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This has become one of my favorite places! We came here for brunch one weekend. Little did we know they were going to serve some amazing food! I had the smoked salmon Benedict. My husband had the shrimp and grits. And my daughter wanted Mac n cheese and they were able to accommodate that for us even though it was not available on the menu for the weekend day that we visited. Highly recommend this place to everyone and I can't wait to go back! read more

4 1/2 stars. My wife is the one who found this place and it was recommended to us from another couple who dined there previously, I looked at the reviews on Yelp so, we took a ride down to Raleigh to check it out. The restaurant is located in an apartment complex and offers indoor and outdoor seating. I guess we are back to full Covid protocols (for now) and they advised that masks are required in the restaurant when not seated at a table. They had a box of masks at the front if you didn't bring one. We started with drinks. I tried a Bourbon sampler and chose Yellowstone 93, Old Soul and Old Forrester 100. My wife went with The Avery cocktail and added Vodka. I've become a bit of a Bourbon fan since moving down here. I've never tried these three I picked before and our server explained what to expect from each. The sampler came with a shot of mineral water, which you use to open up the flavors of the bourbon. All three were relatively smooth going down. My favorite of the three was the Yellowstone 93. It had a nice flavor of vanilla and toasted oak. The first sip tasted a little peppery but, that smoothed out over the final sips. I think I'll be picking up a bottle on my next visit to an ABC store. After the sampler, I ordered the Al Rye cocktail. It was really tasty and almost like an Old Fashioned. It came in a chilled glass which was a nice touch. For the appetizers we ordered the deviled eggs and the fried brussels sprouts. The eggs came with a piece of bacon on top. They were creamy and nicely done. The jalapeno pepper rounded them out nicely. the sprouts were fried to perfection. I thought they were a tad salty but that turned out to be fine with the deviled eggs we had with them. For dinner my wife went with the house salad and added the scallops. She said the scallops were tasty and seasoned just right. The salad had all fresh ingredients and complemented the scallops nicely. I went with the Bourbon Sliders. The order came with two which was enough for me. The meat was tasty and cooked just right. They came with smoked gouda and a pepper mayo, thumbs up on that. They are on brioche rolls from Union Special, big which is another thumbs up. We had a very nice experience here. They do have indoor and outdoor seating. Just be mindful that if you sit inside, its going to be noisy. The interior has an open industrial vibe and a high ceiling. read more

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10/10 stars! We were so impressed with the food! The short rib scramble and banana French toast were exceedingly tasty and flavorful. Sean, our server, went above and beyond to create a great, memorable experience for us. Sean really made us feel welcome. We are excited to come back and spend future special occasions here! read more

No reservation, so we sat at the bar for dinner. The service was awesome & attentive. We learned a lot about bourbon from the bartender while other people at the bar were sampling flights. We shared the pork nachos, truffle fries, and a salad. All the food was delicious. Very nice ambiance, as well. read more

VERY knowledgeable bar tender The food menu options were not vast but we enjoyed our sliders Incredibly diverse selection of bourbon read more

The Oak - Raleigh - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It has been a few years since I've been to The Oak. I'm disappointed that I haven't come back sooner. We were a party of 4 for a Saturday night dinner. We made reservations- which I highly recommend. The host was very friendly. Our server was fabulous! She knew everything about the menus and could answer all of our questions and give us suggestions. Everyone who came to our table to drop off drinks or food was outstanding and accommodating. Now let's talk about the food. Wow! We started with the deviled egg spread. We had no idea what to expect. It was so good!! It came with bread that had a nice char on it. The tomatoes that accompanied the spread made it a perfect mix of flavors. My husband ordered the salmon. Delicious! I ordered the risotto. Also delicious!!! I also tried my friend's fried Brussels sprouts. Definitely getting those when we return. There is outdoor seating available, which I recommend if you want a little quiet. It did seem awfully loud when we were there. We are already excited for our return. read more

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If you are anywhere nearby or just visiting, you have to go!!! My wife and I sat at the bar as we didn't have a reservation and were so happy we did. The bartender is a true master of his craft. The Oak has a bourbon for every palate and price point along with a selection of bitters to make your head spin. They also have there own blended whiskeys stored in charred white oak barrels. While I know a bit about bourbons, the bartender provided some great insights as well as great banter throughout our visit. I started off with a pretty standard Old Fashioned with black walnut bitters and the house blended whiskey. Amazing!!! As I am not a coinsure of bitters, I asked the bartender for a recommendation and we settled on an apricot, ginger, cinnamon bitter that was locally sourced. OMG, it was the best Old Fashioned I have ever had! It was like drinking Christmas in a glass! While they don't have a large wine selection, the house cabernet was a solid pick that my wife (pretty picky cab drinker) enjoyed. My wife and I both had the short rib and it was excellent! It was tender, flavorful and just the right portion with collards and potatoes supporting the dish. I can really only speak to the bar area, but it has a great vibe with the bourbons all prominently and proudly displayed. The small oak barrels are also on display along the side wall of the bar and beg you to ask for their story. I highly recommend you hit this place up! read more