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    White Oak Grill & Lounge

    4.0 (21 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Bars, Burgers
    Open • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Kiki K.

    Very sketchy, uncomfortable vibe. I wasn't sure if I pulled up to the right place due to all the cars, dirt and gravel parking area. Looked more like a house or biker club meeting area. Walked in to this lovely flag and unwelcoming stares, like what Is she doing here? No seriously, a older man at the end of the bar yelled, "Don't worry, you're safe," as everyone else laughed. Really? Stood there for about 2 mins before even being greeted just for me to tell them I had a call in order that clearly hadn't been started yet even though I called about 20 min prior. A part of me wanted to turn around and leave right then. But I said no, some of the best food I've had came from a whole in a wall, I'm not going to be like that.. should've listened to my gut. Left smelling like a years worth of cigarette smoke and completely bland wings and onion rings. My experience was completely different than the reviews and I do not recommend nor will I return.

    Pickups and Harleys in the parking lot. It must be good.
    Paige W.

    I love a good dive bar. And reminiscent of an old country store, White Oak Grill AND Lounge is the Holy Grail of that genre. White Oak has liquor--and food--and they take credit cards--three things most true dive bars don't have. The bar is bursting with old school, roadside honky tonk character. Their sign is a simple hand-painted piece of plywood. Parking is in a gravel lot (littered with a few beer cans) off the highway. And walking into the bar with a screen door slamming behind me just feels right. Staff was friendly and the food was really good. We had mushroom/jalapeno pizza and fried okra because we're healthy like that. I was surprised to see the bartender/cook making the pizza dough fresh with each order. The pizza was awesome. White Oak has pool tables, outdoor seating, and a stage for karaoke and live music (I was there seeing a friend's blue grass band). And you can get fried dough, boiled peanuts, and Jello shots. It's better than the State Fair! The full menu features country cookin' and typical bar fare. I can't wait to stop in for breakfast--and it's nice to know I can have a shot of whiskey with my egg sandwich if I'm so inclined. Thank you White Oak. There aren't many places like you left in this trendy world.

    Awesome onion rings
    Scratchie S.

    This place ain't fancy but it's a great place to get a good meal. Don't let the decor (or lack thereof) scare you off. This is a friendly neighborhood bar with some of the best food in Garner. The burgers are excellent. The pizza is the best we've had in Garner (they make their own dough in-house), and the onion rings are among the best I've had anywhere. They don't usually have microbrews, they don't serve craft cocktails (they do mix a good margarita, though) and they certainly don't have artisanal ice (or artisanal anything), but if you're looking for a tasty bite or a cold beer in a friendly atmosphere, this is the place.

    Todd L.

    Truly enjoyed the folks at White Oak- Melissa was great behind the bar and the food is AWESOME and cheap!

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    4 years ago

    It was fine. Stop asking me to write a review! It's a good local establishment where even a Yankee like me feels welcome

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    7 years ago

    Little hole in the wall grill & lounge dont let the appearance fool you. Staff friendly breakfast plate was awesome.

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    14 years ago

    A wonderful little hole in the wall kinda place with great food an some really cold beers and a full bar!!!!

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    14 years ago

    Great little place to get some awesome pizza. And I LOVE the White Oak fries. French fries with brown gravy! LOVE!! We'll be back :)

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    “The night we were there was a karaoke night and what everyone lacked in talent they more than made up for in spirit.”

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