Reviews
We used this beautiful restaurant as a venue for my parents 50th anniversary. The setting is so beautiful with the lake. The guests loved being able to walk down to the water at sunset. The service was top notch, they were very patient with the craziness that comes along with any event and we’re super friendly. Liz, our event coordinator was wonderful to deal with. Everyone loved the food, it was delicious. The only tiny constructive criticism I have was that we paid a pretty decent price for a charcuterie board for everyone to share as an appetizer. It was pretty basic, deli sliced cheese and sliced meat. I feel like we could have made our own a lot nicer, with a lot more for the price we paid. However, everything else was fantastic and would highly recommend for an event or dinner!
Anniversary date! We could not have asked for a better evening. Food was flavorful, the setting featured splendid views of gardens and Chippewa Lake. Tonight there was also live music! We plan to come back!Food: 5/5
My husband and I just spent a delightful evening on the patio watching the lake and enjoying some truly amazing food. Our waitress Kelly was outstanding and every course was exceptional. We have been there several times over the years and make the 45 minute trip because we are never disappointed.Food: 5/5
Beautiful location, but lackluster service. We had an 8:15 reservation yet we were there for nearly two hours restaurant closes at 10. The patio was uncomfortably loud with obnoxious customers blabbering on, which ruined the atmosphere. My drink order was the only one the waitress got right. I ordered the seafood pasta special and it was bland as can be. The shrimp was fresh but extremely fishy tasting. I only ate the meat and left the rest. Pork chops and cod were good. I'd come again but get something different next time.
I have been going to this restaurant for close to 30 years and have always had great food and wonderful service until tonight. The atmosphere and food was still as great as always but our server, Christy J, left a lot to be desired. She was only at our table 6 times all evening. Once to get our drink order, once to bring our drinks and take our order. Once to check on us. Brought us dessert menus after we asked for it. Brought our desserts and finally half an hour later brought our check
Talk about a New Favorite! First time going. The power went out before we got there... and still The Oaks pulled of a amazing dinner! Patio was beautiful, live music was perfect, the buffet they put on of steaks, salmon, chicken, rice, pastas, breads, vegetables, and much more was spot on. The view was to die for. The service was great! And the drinks were delicious. Will be back again very soon to try the full menu.
Outstanding food and awesome environment. We love going there. Got to see a wedding outside today! Food is still spectacular!Food: 5/5
We booked the oaks for our wedding and I’m so glad we did. Not only is this venue gorgeous with amazing food - the staff is out of this world amazing. Leigha was my rock through my wedding planning and I don’t know what I would have done if she wasn’t there to help me. She made all the blips that unexpectedly came up painless and was such a calming presence from booking. I highly recommend this venue!
Pretty disappointed. Patio was very nice especially at sunset. It was cooler so we sat inside but the windows were big and had the same view. This was just nothing special. Caesar salad was huge, and pretty "store bought" tasting. Shrimp cocktail was ok. Rack of lamb was waaaay overdone. Asked medium rare. Saw the slightest bit of pink. I cut it open right in front of the server who was like "oh yeah everything looks right." Potatoes were so overcooked, broccolini was good and so was the sauce. Other dish was a $44 halibut special that was so over cooked it was mushy, or it was frozen at a point. Dessert was pretty boring. Silk pie was barely whipped and mostly pudding. And the topping on this evening was that we ordered a few drinks "on the rocks" and we were charged $1 per drink for ice! Just fountain ice, not even a big cube or anything special. I'm sorry, I'm not a cheap eater, but I have never heard of this. I'd consider going back if they had a pub/patio menu for the outside. that was sandwiches or burgers. But their fine dining menu was disappointing. Save your money on the gas to get there, and ice money.
Spent a beautiful June, Thursday evening on the patio. Dinner was great as was the musical performer. Not too loud and great selection of songs performed expertly. Great view of the lake. Even though it was raining during dinner, the patio was not affected.Food: 5/5
