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    18 Oaks

    4.0 (255 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    18 OAKS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Kim-Jamy N.

    I've gone here the last three years for our anniversary. Not sure if it was an accident or not, but server charged my husband and I, a large group fee and we tipped on top of it. Our mistake (husbands mistake). I immediately let the restaurant know, they said they'll refund us. It's been a couple of weeks - no refund on the crazy charge

    Drink Menu August 2025
    Doretta W.

    I decided to go a little different tonight ... the pork chop with bourbon blueberry sauce. Loved it! Cooked perfectly. I added the sweet potato fries ... do not skip the dipping sauce. The wedge salad was yummy .. really good salad dressing. The service was very nice and timely. I enjoyed the view from the patio ... looking out over the course Golf course.

    Soup was pretty good
    Robert M.

    Came here for a work conference and a work sponsored meal which is the BEST way to eat out. Especially at this place. The dining was nice but surprisingly loud. While they designed a nice place to cram as many people into the location to maximize the square feet, not a lot of attention was paid to the acoustics. Not a romantic date spot for me with that sound level. The waiter was especially attentive and did well with the amount of folks he was served from our group. Occasionally others came in to pitch in and it was a well orchestrated team. We started out with a nice Caymus which is way out of my spend lane but it was a great wine. Then I moved on to a soup instead of the salad. I think it was a special, but it didn't taste super special. I went with the fish of the day which was VERY good with a dollop of mashed potatoes that seemed an odd pairing until I realized they were mainly a steak shop and I guess that's the starch to go to. If in the hotel for a business meeting, I recommend that it's a good place to meet up with your partners/co-workers.

    Aijalyn A.

    I went for the Frosty Character Breakfast and it was a disaster. The omelet station had my parents waiting 30 minutes, there was hair in several dishes, the server got our pancake order wrong *incomplete *, and a lot of the hot food was not hot. I had to request basic items to be refilled or brought to our table on many occasions. I hope dinner and lunch are better but I wouldn't know. Frosty photo op was great but didnt justify the insane 56 dollars a person given the food and lackluster service.

    Gina K.

    What amazing, talent chefs this place has. I've never ordered all the appetizers and loved all of them. My whole group couldn't pick a favorite, they were all delicious. The lobster salad is a must try...absolutely perfect. Our server was Luis and he was phenomenal, great personality and very diligent. Halibut was great. Diver scallops were also delicious but small. A very impressive dinner experience Definitely dont skip the desserts. Pistachio ice cream and praline was amazing. Bread pudding was also a hit.

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    Taylor B.

    This place rocks. The waiter we had was fantastic and the restaurant has great food. Great martinis too! Highly recommend if you want a nice meal.

    Filet

    The place is very nice looking but the acoustics are abysmal. You simply cannot have a conversation in this restaurant; it is so loud. I had a nice filet which was cooked perfectly and was very tender. My wife had a marvelous onion soup followed by delicious scallops. My friend had the bone in ribeye and this was disappointing. It was chewy and lacked flavor. The sides were good and the service was as well.

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    Mary-Ellen G.

    18 Oaks is the greatest after golf burger to the fine cuisine for a celebration birthday dinner.... amazing wine list !

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    Genie N.

    18 Oaks restaurant is a beautiful modern upscale restaurant with a nice view of the golf course located inside the JW Marriott Hotel. We chose this place because it was highly recommended by friends of ours saying it is definitely a perfect venue for a celebration. Definitely worth checking out for my birthday! Upon arriving we were greeted with complimentary mimosas, yes please! We were seated and drink orders were taken. A champagne flight for the ladies and 3 Brisket Bloody Mary's for the men. The ladies in our group (3) each ordered cappuccino's as well. The brunch menu had some nice selections and we chose Pork Belly hash, lobster omelet, eggs Benedict, and shrimp and grits as our mains. We also ordered seasonal fruit for the table as well as sweet potato fries with the yum yum sauce (aioli). The food was mouth watering, drinks were great, everyone was very happy with what they had ordered. Stephanie was our server and she was very friendly and attentive. Thank you for making my special day even more special, Stephanie! We will definitely be back for dinner, looking forward to it.

    Cynthia J.

    The quality of the food was amazing and the service we had our food delivered the delivery service was amazing as well. They follow every detail and direction I highly recommend this place

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    Darlene K.

    First time dining at 18 Oaks. The servers were great. We were in the wine room. So it was pretty quiet except for servers walking in to collect bottles of wine. The service was very attentive, but things took a long time, but I appreciated that they were able to divide the bill among so many of us. I didn't get a picture of the fries, but that was the best thing I ate the rolls were also tasty. Sorry no pictures. I got the wagyu filet and it wasn't special. I've had seared wagyu, and it was great. This one was mushy, not melty. There was a spread which tasted like duck and pate. If you love nutmeg, try the brie ice cream. I truly hate nutmeg. It's the worst. The ice cream was ruined, and I just let it melt into a puddle. The panna cotta was great! During our dinner, a fist fight broke out in the main area of the restaurant. If you're interested in fighting, don't ruin other people's time. Don't go out to dinner. Go for a walk. Our area was protected from the nuisance, but there were tons of people who saw what happened in the main area. Service: 5 Food: 3 Ambiance: 4

    Lemon drop martini. Adrian great bartender

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    Great drinks, food and service. The views are wonderful too. I had New York steak for dinner and the vegetables are perfect and fresh.

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    Everything was amazing. Filet, scallops, ribeye, mushrooms... service was exceptional.

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    N went here for the tomahawk steak they advertise and they did not have it but the crabcake and lobster was good. Nice elegant atmosphere

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    Love this place The ambience,the server, and customer service is wonderful. I will definitely be back. Keep up the great work.

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    Top notch food, drinks, and service, all set in the beautiful JW Marriott TPC golf area!

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    always waited passed appointment time very disappointed with everything still haven't received a return call they promised disgusting!

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    Menu, good, service. Everything you could ask for in a fine dining restaurant. I highly recommend.

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    Outstanding service, great food with jazz music playing lightly in the background. It doesn't get any better!

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