Oak Steakhouse

Reviews

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  Emily Araujo

  Jul 18, 2026
  3.0
  We recently dined at Oak Steakhouse in Raleigh for a 5:30 p.m. reservation, and unfortunately our experience was a mix of moderately okay food and disappointing service. We were immediately seated at a high-top table in the bar area. A food runner (or another team member) greeted us with water while we waited for our server. Once our server arrived, she took our drink order and spent some time discussing the small plates and menu. While she was friendly, she didn’t seem very confident when explaining the menu and relied heavily on filler words. We also learned that if you want the Beef Wellington, you’ll need to get lucky they only prepare a limited number each day. She took both our appetizer and entrée orders at the same time, explaining that she would handle spacing the courses out for us. Our drinks arrived quickly, followed shortly by our small plates. The bone marrow was absolutely delicious, and the deviled eggs had good flavor. After that, the experience started to fall apart. Once we finished our appetizers, the empty plates sat on our table for quite a while. Multiple employees walked by our table without acknowledging them, including the gentleman from the host stand who had seated us and mentioned he was available to help in the section. Eventually, our server returned from another area, cleared the table, refilled our empty water glasses, and reset our silverware for the main course. Then came another very long wait. We watched several tables that were seated after us receive their meals, finish eating, and leave before our entrées ever arrived. The delay was long enough that we actually had to extend our parking time by another hour. By the time our food finally came out, we were honestly just ready to eat and leave. The frustrating part wasn’t necessarily the wait itself it was the complete lack of communication. Had someone simply stopped by to acknowledge the delay or check on us, it would have made a huge difference. Instead, we felt forgotten at our little two-top high-top table. The food itself was good. Both steaks were slightly undercooked for medium-rare, which was surprising considering how long they took to arrive. The mashed potatoes were easily the standout side and some of the best we’ve had. The asparagus, however, was extremely woody, though still edible. While waiting, we noticed many other guests ordering steak frites or non-steak entrées, so perhaps ordering full steak dinners contributed to the longer wait. We also found the menu to be expensive once all the add-ons were factored in. My husband added shrimp to his steak, and the upcharge was surprisingly high for just a few small shrimp. For dessert, we ordered the giant chocolate cake after seeing it pass by other tables. It looked incredible from afar, but once we dug in, it was much denser than expected. After such a rich meal, we would have preferred a lighter, fluffier chocolate cake rather than something so heavy. Overall, Oak Steakhouse serves slightly average food, but the service left us feeling neglected. The biggest issue wasn’t the wait it was the lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the evening. With better table service and guest engagement, this could have easily been a much more enjoyable dining experience.
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  Zack

  Jul 17, 2026
  5.0
  The young man, Jordan our server, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable of the menu, and helpful with us as this was our first time dining at this incredible steakhouse. The manager Mr. Papas was very kind to my family, he extended condolences and he shook my hand. I thank you all at Oak Steakhouse for your respect, and hospitality during our dinner. I will be back in the future every time I’m in Raleigh. God bless you all.
• BC

  Brandon Chanley

  Jul 15, 2026
  5.0
  Excellent meal! Everything was amazing, staff was very attentive and welcoming. Deviled egg appetizers was my favorite, filet was cooked perfectly, wine selection was excellent and the fries are phenomenal. Must visit if you are in Raleigh
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  Sandy Lawson

  Jul 11, 2026
  5.0
  Our first visit to Oak Steakhouse and we were truly impressed. The food was top notch, definitely try the beef Wellington, but our server Cameron really made the evening wonderful. We will definitely be back!
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  Miranda Jones

  Jul 5, 2026
  5.0
  Oak Steakhouse went above and beyond to help us celebrate our anniversary Saturday night. From the moment we walked in there was a warm welcome. And to our surprise, there was even a gift waiting for us at our table. The atmosphere gave us exactly what we were hoping for. Classy, yet inviting…Dim lights, nice play list. It was perfect. The bartender/server was as on point and super personable. Thank you! The star of the night was the Caesar salad and bread. But the lamb shank and steak were also delicious! Thank you all so much for a perfect night! You really made exceeded our expectations on every front.

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