Dinner at White Oak Cottage was such a cozy and unique experience. The atmosphere feels warm, charming, and tucked-away--like a hidden gem surrounded by beautiful natural vibes, perfect for a relaxed night out. The food was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented with that elevated, homemade feel that makes everything taste even better. Service was friendly and unhurried, which really added to the peaceful pace of the evening. What makes it extra special is that you can also shop while you're there. The boutique-style space has cute, curated items that make it fun to browse before or after dinner, turning the whole visit into more than just a meal. It's the kind of place you go when you want dinner, a little shopping, and a calm, memorable experience all in one. Definitely a spot worth returning to. read more

The White Oak Cottage - Valentines - New American Near Me - Lithia, Florida

Absolutely amazing. PERIOD . If you're into boutique, you'll definitely find something to make you smile here. If you're into experiences, this is a place to try. But if you are a foodie and appreciate quality and delightful delicious chef inspired flavors then this is your place. The ambience is very cottage like quaint and chic with tons of cheerfulness in every interaction throughout the place. read more

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A must visit if you like quaint style and decor. I enjoyed the Parisian/European mix with country charm. Entering you'll find a bakery, bottled wine available for purchase and a well-suited bar area near the hostess check-in. The decor draws your attention in every direction. Courteous staff are attentive to see to your needs. The menu selection gained my attention to words that I look for that live up to my taste; Bruschetta, Whipped Feta, Smoked Fish Dip. And those are just the appetizers. Burgers, Cajun fries, Bourbon, Espresso all caught my eye as I scanned the menus. The pace here is also more to my liking; I don't like being pushed out the door to make way for more customers. I enjoy spending time with my better half and soaking in the ambiance. The noise level/music is at a good level. The bathroom was cranked and bit much but I didn't spend much time in there. This is a place I plan to return to over and over to try new menu items. This is a Highly Recommended, slow down/country-vibe kinda place that I really seek out. It may not be right for you but I really like it and I'll be back the next chance I get. read more

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This is such a quaint and charming village restaurant. We walked in with a smile on our face which turned to grins as we fell in love with this place! You got a bakery, a wine bar, a coffee bar and a store! Plus a fabulous menu with great options for all! All the staff were a pleasure and clearly love to be here, which has absorbed in the atmosphere. Special shout to our server Hailey. One of the best we have encountered! Water 7/10 read more

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I was out in Plant City, and I had to make another visit to this distant gem! I had been here once before and absolutely loved it. I went during Brunch and we were able to get right in. The last time we had a minor wait, but they have a cute little vintage store attached to it that ate into the time. This time I got the half off Bloody Mary, and I had to go back for the Banana Bread Tea! I love a breakfast sandwich, and this one was perfection. The croissant was soooo good and I loved the Ham and bacon combo. I got the guava and cheese pastry and the two cookies. The pastry dough was one of the best I have had! I did wish there was more guava and cheese. The LEMON BLUEBERRY cookie was phenomenal! I want to find a similar recipe ASAP!!!! read more

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I'm having a hard time deciding how to rate this restaurant. We had a 6 pm reservation and this was my first time here so I didn't know what to expect. What I didn't expect for a party of 4 was to be seated right inside the hostess station at a table for 8. So much activity around us it wasn't enjoyable and the table size was awkward. I wasn't aware this was a store and a restaurant as well as a bakery. Our server was wonderful and I would give him a 5 star review. The menu is nice and we decided to share the brussel sprout appetizer and the whipped feta. Both arrived quickly and were very good. For my entree I chose salmon piccata and it too arrived timely and was nice and hot. The flavor was great and the size was perfect. I would give the food a 5 star review also. My friend wanted to shop after dinner, but after walking only a bit, I felt so claustrophobic. There is sooooo much stuff in a very small area, that I had to leave. We did pick up a few cookies at the bakery which were very good. Had we had a better table location, and the store not so full, my 3 star review could easily have been a 5. I know a lot of people love it here, but it's not my favorite place. read more

This place is hard to get into! You must make a reservation for tea time and dining. It's a restaurant on one side and a shop on the other. We arrived early to browse the shop which had ALOT of stuff. Beautiful goodies but some were so overpriced! There is actually sooo much stuff that it's quite hard to walk through especially when there's a lot other people trying to also get through the areas. Our reservation for tea time was 3pm so we headed over and was told we'd be seated at 3 sharp. We checked in again like 2 till 3 and was taken back around 3:03pm. Cute tables setup with tea cups and saucers and lace covers. There was only 1 menu on the tables that's to be shared among your entire party which we thought was odd. We all decided on the Strawberry tea. Next our tea pots were delivered - each person gets their own teapot! The water wasn't hot, merely lukewarm so it took a bit for the tea to brew. Tea had a slight flavor and was actually good had wish that the water was hotter. Some of the ladies only had a small amount of water in the pot so we had to ask for more water. Next the tier came. We found it odd that the sandwiches and pastries were all basically full sized that had been cut in half. Also no jelly or clotted cream was served with the scones! When we asked for clotted cream, it was obviously something new and they'd never heard of this. What!? Clotted cream and preserves are part of the tea experience when eating your scone! You also only get 2 half sandwiches rather than 4 different finger sandwiches which normally come with a high tea. Overall experience was ok however we all left very disappointed with the food and tea experience! Recommend getting clotted cream and making smaller portion sized food rather than halves that you can clearly tell are halves. It's sort of a messy presentation. Especially for the price of $35! read more

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This is the perfect date/brunch spot! Definitely worth the drive since it's a little ways away from Tampa, but the food and service were amazing. I got their Brie fondue app and loved all of the different pairings/flavors it offered. Also, the Brie and Pear flatbread was delicious with grilled chicken on top. The cool thing about this place is it has a vintage shop connected to it with the cutest decor pieces - checking it out after your meal is a must! read more

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White oak cottage is tucked away almost in the middle of nowhere in Lithia. Honestly, a restaurant of this quality has no business being hidden all the way out there, but I am 100% here for it! It's very small and intimate inside, but that brings a unique charm and cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The service is top notch, and you truly feel like a valued patron. The drinks are amazing and unique. Food quality is great, and I highly recommend the brussels sprouts and whipped feta appetizer! The downfall is, it is pretty pricey, which I assume is only because there is no competition around and since they are so far out of the way they increased prices of food to adjust, which I don't feel the customers should have to pay for such a thing. I absolutely would go back but more as a treat and only special occasion since the prices are so high read more

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Came here for my friends birthday and everything was delicious. Sadly her family picked the appetizers so I don't know the name of them . I know one was coconut shrimps were great and I think was a feta cheese dip which was good with pita chips . I had the French dip sandwich it was delicious. We also tried two of the Christmas specialty cocktails which were yummy. Loved the whole concept of shopping before or after eating . Loved the coffee bar , drink bar and bakery. The bakery had delicious desserts . Chocolate brownie and chocolate chip cookies especially the almond joy cookie were amazing . I enjoyed everything and can't wait to come back . read more

This little shop is so cute and cozy. We came here for brunch, and all the ingredients were very fresh and cooked wonderfully. The desserts were definitely a highlight and worth saving room for. The service was also very friendly, though it might get a bit busy on weekends. Overall, it's a great place to relax and enjoy a leisurely morning. read more

Perfect date night vibes From the cozy ambiance to the top-tier service and absolutely delicious food, this spot checks all the boxes. Have your next date night here and let them know Real Brandon sent you! read more

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Lovely place. Quaint, great service and food. I had a flatbread with balsamic, chicken and bacon on the side. It was wonderful and very filling.. Music was great but a little loud. Staff turned it down for me which was nice. Pub burger was recommended by a friend and said to be delicious, but I wanted a lighter lunch. Would highly recommend this sweet place with a wonderful atmosphere, great service and delicious food. read more

The White Oak Cottage - Balsamic chicken flatbread with bacon. - New American Near Me - Lithia, Florida

Literally, the cutest little place in the middle of nowhere. Everyone was so friendly. They had a bakery, a gift shop, furniture shop, etc. So much to see and if there is a wait there is no problem enjoying everything they have. You can get your coffee/tea/ drink and wait and walk around. The food was really good. read more

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Loved this restaurant. I must say, my girlfriend suggested it as I never heard of it in all my trips to Tampa, FL. I think that I was mostly impressed by the store. I could spend hours looking at all the furniture and nick nacks. For my brunch, I ordered the Belgium waffles with side of scrambled eggs and link sausage and delicious hot chocolate. I enjoyed it. Service was very good all around. Friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back. read more

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Food was amazing! Decor is adorable. Shop is great but pricey. It does get crowded but we didn't mind too much. So much fun. Coffee flight wasn't the best, but my sandwich was amazing. read more

The White Oak Cottage - Outdoor shopping photo op - New American Near Me - Lithia, Florida

This place is super cute! Wish I got more pics. You can dine then shop! The food is okay. But worth checking out the place and I'll definitely be back to look around more. They have a bar and coffee area to get drink or you can dine in. The service was overall great. We got there right before it opened and there was a line but we only waited 20 mins for a seat read more

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This is such a cute and unique place. Built within an old cottage is a mixture of home decor and baked goods. It's a very tight squeeze getting around, so don't wear loose clothing. The floors are also uneven so wear appropriate shoes. That said, the food was well seasoned and delicious and our waitress, Brooke was such a gem. Will definitely be back. read more

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Came here for brunch and loved it! Def will be back for both food and shopping. Fun vibes and all the employees were a pleasure. Can't wait to try the prime rib, read more

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The food was not as good as expected. The flatbread was bland and the turkey sandwich was not very good. The shop is overcrowded with too many VERY large items and soaps. read more

All I can say is, love, love, love!!! There are so many things to see, so many great ideas and the food, fantastic!!

Went there for the first time. Great place!!! Food is amazing. My favorite pouched eggs on perfect baked homemade biscuits - delicious. They are really busy on weekends so brace yourself to wait to get table but it is worth it. read more

As always good was delicious Service was exceptional And such a cozy atmosphere Will definitely be returning read more

The White Oak Cottage gets high marks for its ambiance, its cozy feeling and the antique furniture. During our visit for lunch the restaurant was not too busy and allowed us to take our time and have a leisurely meal. We were seated immediately upon arrival and our server was amazing! We ordered the whipped feta appetizer, it was just ok. Nothing special. We decided to order the cottage burger and the turkey sandwich. The burger was well seasoned and tasty. The turkey sandwich, if you can call it that was a disappointment. There was hardly any turkey, it was mostly bread and for the price was a joke. The lavender fizz margarita was very good! So overall, the White Oak cottage is a very charming place and the service was great. But I'm not sure we will return. The food was ok, not worth the prices. read more

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Amazing and unique. Very cozy. Clean. Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend. Food was 100% perfect. I got the Legend chicken sandwich. My husband got the French dip. I also had a white sangria. You could totally tell it was hand made. Best sangria ever. For dessert I had chocolate lava cake that was to die for. My husband had the butter cake with ice cream. Oh my goodness. Can't decide which one was better. If you have a chance to visit. Do so! Be sure to check their hours. read more

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Great food and very interesting things to explore in the store. All of us enjoyed our meals and our server Jack did a great job. After gorging ourselves with the entree and desert, we were pleasantly surprised with the bakery and bought a bunch of goodies. read more

So the four of us came in for brunch today and got there at about 10:50. We were some of the first to come in and it was weird, someone unlocked the door but didn't open it to welcome people or just to say they were open. That is a pure I don't give a f*** move and very insulting. This is probably our 10th time we've been here and have always had a good experience, very good. Today was different. The only thing that was apparently good was the burger someone in our group of four had. My sausage gravy and biscuits was a disgusting trainwreck. I asked for my potatoes crispy and they were but cold. I asked for a little extra gravy and that was a fail but Olivia quickly got some more of the thin, cold gravy to go over the perfect biscuits. The gravy was cold and it looked and tasted like it was leftover from Saturday and maybe 'tainted'. Probably was as we were some of the first people in. Our server was Olivia and she was wonderful through this. I sent it back and that took 10 minutes, the gravy was hot, a thicker texture as it should. The eggs were served ice cold......I didn't mention that to our server because she felt bad enough. They did comp the sausage and gravy which I didn't ask for but was appreciated and we tipped our server well.. She really was amazing. One final note, as we always do we buy a cinnamon roll to take home, and swiping the card and what comes up is asking for a tip. Come on, you're doing what you're paid to do and for a $6.50 cinnamon roll to go, that should include the tip. Just saying. Was surprised a manager didn't stop and say anything, they had to be aware but the woman with the long sweater and glasses with a name tag that said Assistant Manager walked by our table 4 or 5 times taking food to tables. Thanks for letting me vent. PS- We will never come back. We used to love this place. No more. 14 hour update......food poisoning from the nasty leftover sausage gravy. FU read more

The White Oak Cottage - Board of health....'B' rating. No wonder I got sick. - New American Near Me - Lithia, Florida

this beautiful restaurant is tucked in the Lithia Florida area of Hillsborough county. It's way out there when you're coming from Orlando, but it was worth the trek! A fabulous menu, a cute store to browse around in, and the servers were amazing read more

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Went for brunch on a Sunday. Got there at 10 and there was already a line. Finally got to the front and found out they wouldn't seat me until everyone in my party had arrived. So walked around their store for a bit (quite overwhelming). Once seated, service was pretty quick. It's very unique on the inside, all the tables are irregular and there are hidden spaces everywhere. Pretty quirky little place. Tried to order the fondue but they were out. Ordered the bruschetta instead and it was delicious. I ordered the French toast and asked for the compote on the side, but they put all the toppings on the side, which was fine. My friends ordered the apple pie pancakes and the shrimp and grits. My friend said they were the best shrimp and grits she's ever had. Took a bite and they were delicious. My other friend also liked her apple pie pancakes. I ordered a Bloody Mary and had to send it back because all I could taste was celery. Overall, a good experience, but it's quite far away so don't know if I'll return. read more

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Super cute restaurant and boutique with delicious food. We were seated to eat quickly, our server was friendly, food was a tad slow but definitely okay for house made dishes. Diner be ware: the brussel sprouts portion is HUGE! Hope you're really hungry of you're ordering them! The boutique has a ton of cute items, sliiiiightly on the pricey side. Also kinda tight quarters so if you're claustrophobic you might not enjoy the shopping part. read more

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Exquisite first experience in a great casual fine dining tearoom & cottage, beautifully curated. Food was as delicious as the ambiance. We got half & halfs so we could try 2 things. Loaded potato soup excellent, arugula-pear salad yummy, our French Onion melts perfect. We did enjoy the walnut apple warm bread pudding with a great ice cream. On the pricey side at $15, but nice treat! Hayley was a wonderful server with a smile. Nice little bakery of well-priced items to go. The place grew crowded quickly, timing of refills & check was slow. We spent over $50 on food, another $25 at the bakery (for 2 of us). We recommend they make sure staffing keeps up with crowds. Parking lot was full, people parking all over the yard. No almond milk for "lattes" cost them sales as did the overcrowded boutique. We appreciated wheelchair accommodations in the restaurant. (The boutique, not so much. And the bathroom was blocked with decor that prevented wheelchair access.) We will be back but hope they continue to improve some of the things noted. read more

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We enjoyed our 1st visit to The White Oak. Service was prompt, Sophia did a nice job. We started with the whipped feta, a must try. I got the French Onion Melt which was very flavorful and the meat was very tender. My wife got the Pear and Brie Flatbread. She said it was delish. Soda's and Tea are all bottled. My only complaint. Iced tea in FL should be fresh brewed not from a bottle. read more

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Service was amazing... and this grilled cheese... I know some of you are like "what's so special about a grilled cheese?" come get this one and you will see...TRUST ME. The bakery was amazing, the ambience was amazing... a must try. read more

The White Oak Cottage - BA BAM!!!! Now this is a grilled cheese! 4 cheeses, 4! Grilled.... absolute deliciousness! - New American Near Me - Lithia, Florida

A must!. Never knew the restaurant was there. Food was amazing. Had the goat chicken and it was cooked perfectly. Everyone (6 of us) had delicious meals. Had the Brie fondue app and it was excellent. Waitress was great too! Will be back! read more

The White Oak Cottage - Goat chicken with brussel sprouts. - New American Near Me - Lithia, Florida

My husband and I went to White Oak on November 1, 2025 to celebrate our Anniversary. We made reservations and when we arrived, we were warmly greeted and assured us our table was ready. Initially, though, our table was in a less than desirable location, but within moments, they were able to relocate us. What impressed us most, was the anniversary card signed by the staff, waiting for us on the table! Our server, Matt, was awesome and very attentive to assure we had another memorable experience. Food was outstanding, as we have come to expect. read more

First impression, so overwhelming with everything you're trying to sell, yet so difficult to get to. Once you choose the perfect gift for someone, the prices are ridiculous and yet great for the owners profit margin. We did not stay for lunch as it was too busy and not a good experience for us! You are clearly trying to "cram" so much into an already crowded space that it is so uncomfortable navigating through what is indeed like an oversized upscale yard sale. I was so excited to explore and enjoy a wonderful meal with my family, however, we chose to make the best of our day and had an awesome meal elsewhere allowing us to spend quality time with each other instead of feeling crammed into a space that did not allow that to happen. Words of advice, scale back and let your customers enjoy your dining experience instead of smothering them with your "gifts" for a huge profit. Less is more... read more

Cute place but pretty crammed. We were sat ate a makeshift table practically touching the other two tables next to us. Any movements from others or conversations were easily felt/heard. The waitress was super kind, food came out fairly quickly and was not very good, and was pretty cold with smaller than expected portions. Noticed other tables also did not finish their meals or take their leftovers home. My purple cocktail tasted like the smell of Fabuloso unfortunately. Won't be returning but it was a unique experience with an antique setting thats worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

The White Oak Cottage - Cocktails - New American Near Me - Lithia, Florida

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B E W A R E of the birds!!! Not only do I write reviews but I also read reviews when going to a new spot. What stood out is several reviews calling the servers Angry Birds but I am always willing to try a establishment at least once. I can confirm from experience that it is true. I hosted a party of 18 of my closest friends in Florida. The server at the table next to us started screaming at us telling us to be quite so she could take her tables order. RUDE as H E double hockey sticks. Eventually we got our food which was nothing great at all . Food was IHOP quality with a higher price tag. Some kind of way one persons order was forgotten and it took about twenty minute to get her food that was too salty to eat. The dining area is very small. The majority of the establishment is dedicated to retail sales. They have so much stuff that it is junky and you feel like your are walking a corn maze. The ambiance is really cute but that is not enough when you have rude servers and MID food. Also, they never answer the phone so making a reservation is difficult and they are not on Open Table or Resy. read more

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Had a wonderful evening taking myself out to dinner while visiting the area. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. My steak was delicious as we're the garlic mashed potatoes. Definitely worth the drive. read more

My experience at the white oak cottage started with a very attentive hostess, named Gracie, who greeted me with a warm smile. She was very accommodating. My server, Quentin, was very friendly and knowledge about the specials. I was there to have brunch with my mom who was visiting from out of town. She absolutely loved the meal and atmosphere. We can't wait to go back! read more