My wife and I came to the Mighty Oak Barrel on a Saturday night. We were looking for someplace different and settled on this restaurant in Oakmont. First, it is off the main street of restaurants in Oakmont, but that is ok. Parking was also tight, but we were able to find a spot. The restaurant is on the small side and had an intimate feel. There are limited tables, a couple of high tops, and a wrap around bar. The food was really good. I had the lobster ravioli with a vodka sauce. I enjoyed it immensely. My wife had the steak salad. It was very good also. She said the ranch dressing tasted like it was house made. The service was fine. Not over the top, nor was it poor. Overall it was a good meal and experience. read more

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This restaurant is one of Oakmont's treasures. Every meal we have ever had there - and there have been many - was absolutely delicious. There house salad is almost a meal in itself. They have the best crab cakes that I have ever had - 99% crab meat. The salmon is always cooked to perfection! I don't drink, so I can't speak to their wine selection. I hear that it is extensive. Highly, highly recommend! read more

A very disappointing experience. Service, food terrible. Salmon dry, wait staff disappears to where who knows. Don't waste your money. read more

Small, intimate place with few seats and a bar. Hard to find at night. Haha Food was excellent. Make reservations if you don't want to sit at the bar. Very friendly staff. read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - Excellent sangria. - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

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Fabulous restaurant! The food, ambience and Valerie, our waitress, was excellent!!! I had the mushroom ravioli and the house salad. You can tell it's a favorite with the locals so you know it's good! read more

We were in Friday 6Feb26 to hook up w old friend. Dinner at the Bar 5 Pm. Haven't been in fir a year or so. After 5 minutes was as if we never left! Just a nice warm the sole spot w friendly staff and Michael as owner/head Chef at the helm it can't be better! Real food not fu fu stuff. Good portions of great food ! Its always nice to have enough to take some home fir a treat the next day! We love leftovers and we were well reminded of the Kitchens goodness the next day!!! Thank You Michael and staff for a wonderful evening! PS great Cosmopolitan, Beefeater Martini and wines !!! read more

We are "foodies" and have been wanting to try this restaurant but sadly we were underwhelmed, especially considering the price. This is "cook" level food not "chef" level. They were also understaffed so service was slow and inconsistent. Again, considering the price ($28 for Chicken Parm) we expected more. read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - Might Oak Barrel dinner menu 1/2026 - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

I love a great dinner and this place was awesome. It's a small restaurant with great food and good service. I had the Mighty Barrel Salad w shrimp. My friends had the Hamburger, the Tuna special and the Beet Salad w Salmon. Also the bread was fresh baked. I would highly recommend read more

7 friends made arrangements for a dinner get together. We chose the Mighty Oak Barrel and reservations were made. The person reserving the date and time left her telephone number with the person who took the reservation. When the first friend arrived she was told there were no reservations and they were having a wine tasting event so they couldn't seat us. After some discussion, the host admitted that they had the reservation but apparently didn't call to cancel. There was no apology. I'm not impressed with the way it was handled and I probably won't attempt to go again. read more

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Our waitress and the bartender were both very friendly. This is such a gem!

Everything there needs help, No rolls or bread, food was average, limited menu, and more servers are needed. Prices are over the top for what you got. The portions were below average for the price. As soon as you enter there's a pitch to sell you wine or specialty whiskey. The first impression of the Resturant could have been impressive but was gone when you sat in smaller and uncomfortable chairs. read more

The first challenge is finding a space in the restaurant's tiny gravel parking lot, which holds about 14 cars. I found the last one. The restaurant is tiny, with seating for no more than about 30 people. Do not come here without a reservation unless you want to eat at the bar. The lively, small bar is just past the few tables. Tables are close together and the restaurant was rather loud when we entered. There is no atmosphere, no distinctive features or ambience. We stood at the entrance for more than five minutes with no one coming to seat us. No one even looked at us. Eventually, I went over to the lady tending bar and asked about being seated. She registered our reservation and in a few minutes, we were seated. It took more than ten minutes for the one server on duty to come to the table. The cocktails are potent and good, and are just $10. The menu has a nice selection of dishes. Cloth napkins are provided, which I love: a nice touch. My companion's mushroom ravioli was a small portion, but good. It came with a salad for $26. I had the special, chicken parmigiana over spaghetti and tomato soup: $28. The server told us the special, but not its price. In contrast, a great chicken parmigiana complete dinner at Franco's Trattoria in Peters Township, an elegant and attractive restaurant with attentive and gracious service, is just $24. Despite enjoying our food and beverage, Mighty Oak Barrel is not a place to which I would be anxious to return. read more

Four of us went for dinner. Drinks at the bar were good and dinner was solid. Myself and the better half had chicken parm which was one of the specials. Huge portion, chicken and pasta cooked well. The only thing that would have enhanced it was some fresh ground parm cheese which was not offered. The other couple had ravioli and shrimp and scallops over linguini which they both enjoyed. This is a small place, crowded on a Saturday night so make a reservation and give it a try! read more

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My wife and I came here on a Friday night. It's on a side street in Oakmont and parking is very limited. We had to circle the block a couple times and ended up parking in a neighboring business' parking lot, near a sign that said "parking for customers only, violators will be towed". We had a reservation and got seated right away. Things slowed down quite a bit after that. Even though the restaurant was only ~75% full, it took a good 30 minutes to get our food ordered (we didn't order drinks) and another 45 minutes beyond that to get the food. First came my wife's Mighty Oak Barrel salad. Not impressed. At least make an effort! Large whole leaves of greens completely dry dumped on a plate with a few nuts, dried fruits and cheese on top. Dressing was placed on the side. It just didn't look appetizing and it didn't taste much better. That kind of set the tone for the meal. But it got a bit better. My wife ordered the pecan crusted trout. A good attempt. It was a big, tender piece of trout completely covered in what I'm almost certain were almonds. Not pecans as advertised. Who knows, maybe I'm wrong but I don't think so. It was a tasty dish, but one I think I could have prepared at home. The highlight of the meal was my mushroom ravioli with pine nuts and brown butter. It was very good. I especially liked the pasta dough. It tasted homemade and had a nice firmness to it. Unfortunately for me, the dish was served cold. But after waiting a long time to get it, I didn't want to spend another 45 minutes to get a hotter version. I had high hopes for this restaurant based on the other reviews. Maybe it was this particular night, but nothing hit the mark. At least it ended well - our car didn't get towed! read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - Mushroom ravioli - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

The restaurant is tucked away and very cozy and while the parking lot is small, there's plenty of street parking. There's a comfortable familiarity to this restaurant that I needed after dining at some very expensive restaurants in DC.; fiesta dinnerware, Glenn Ellen wine, etc. The interior is simple and clean, the food was very tasty, and service was very nice. I'll be back for sure. read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - Chicken Marsala with my choice of side - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Small place with delicious food. Absolutely no parking at all. We had to park at a gas station and walk down the road. It's in an old house and they close at 8. The soda wasn't good so definitely recommend not paying for that but overall it was a delicious meal and we would recommend and return. read more

Food was plentiful and tasty had the chicken parm and I got a lot of chicken. will be back

As always The Mighty Oak Barrel is here to please. The food is excellent with a nice varied menu to choose from and the service is right up there with the best. It's not easy to find but well worth the effort and your cell phone app will get you there with little effort. read more

We got there at 7pm l and I quickly found out was an hr before closing. I just assumed they were open untill 9pm. Most tables had people already seated and a few dirty. It looked like they just had or were having a rush. We opted to sit at the bar. There seemed to only be 1 waitress for the whole place and while not that big, she was overwhelmed. My guess is because everyone came at once. The chef is the one who came over to get our drinks and give menu's, which was fine and he was very nice. I ordered the sausage flat bread and hubs ordered the steak salad. The food came quickly and things for employee's started to slow down and they were finally catching their breath. At about 10 minutes untill close several more people came in and while beat down the staff accepted their orders. My flat bread was delicious even though it was more like a pizza. The salad was also good and had strips of steak. Will definitely try again except much earlier in the day. read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

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We really enjoyed our dinner at the Mighty Oak Barrel. The food was great! They have a wide variety of options on the menu. The waitress, Toni, was able to help me figure out what options I had since I am gluten free. The chef modified the chicken Marsala sauce so I could eat the dish. My husband enjoyed the fresh bread. I ordered a Cosmo, my favorite drink, and it was great. A few others in our group enjoyed their Sangrias. The only two negatives for us are that my husband didn't like the gravy that came with the fried chicken and biscuits, and the parking lot was full so we had to circle around a bit until we found a parking spot on the street. read more

Coconut shrimp were awesome and the crab cake sandwich was delicious. Ordered take out and it was super quick and food was ready right on time. Hidden gem. read more

This place is tucked away in the back part of a quiet street. When you walk in they have local honey and bees wax for sale. They have a bar area with plenty of seats and the dining area has maybe 8 tables. There was a older lady, a hostess/helper and I believe the cook. The food was delicious! I got the egg Benedict and added a crab cake which I wanted on the Benedict itself. It came out on the side instead. No biggie. My friends order the prime filet and added a crab cake as well. They made it into a prie fix meal, which came with a side order and 1 mini muffin, 1 quarter size bread and a cookie. Not bad saying if you wanted to add a side it would have cost the same! Additional charge was $5 I believe. Also the menu it said add crab cake for $5 but the bill came and it was actually $7. We didn't complain since the service wasn't that great and it already took kind of long for everything. They served us water right away, came back and asked if we wanted something other then that. Keep in mind it was only us for the first 15mins. They took our order and then we didn't see her again until our food arrived maybe 45mins later. The younger lady came over and asked how our meal was and it was delicious. We then asked her to refill our drink order since we haven't seen the older lady since she took our order. They did leave a pitcher of water at the table which was nice since they didn't have to come back to refill that. She was taking care of, now, the 2 other tables and the 2 couples at the bar area. Overall the food is a 5. Service is a 3 (maybe if the older lady smiled more) it would make customers feel more welcome and location is 4. read more

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This place was great. Called to make a reservation, they were kind enough to notify us that their AC wasn't working too well but we still went ahead and decided to give it a shot. The restaurant space is small and cozy, they have a decent-sized bar. The service was excellent, our waiter who seemed to be running the place was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations. They have a nice cocktail list. We started with the Cubanelle Peppers which were very good. I had the Beer Battered Fish of the Day Sandwich, it was cod today. The fish was great, breaded very lightly. Honestly, would've probably been fine with just the fish on it's own. Prices are very reasonable. Would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - Beer Battered Fish of the Day - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Great little restaurant. Had an awesome prime filet. Crab cake appetizer was awesome. We also had salmon which was also baked very well. For a weekend night I would think a reservation would be a good thing as they have limited seating. We took a chance and had a few seating options and chose a high top by the bar. read more

Excellent food, crab cakes had lots of lump crabmeat, potatoes were done perfect and just right seasoning. My friend ordered lobster ravioli she said it was great. The server was terrific and a lot of fun. Meal was served in a timely manner, giving us time to talk and catch up. Love the atmosphere warmly lit but not to dark. Always impressed when bathroom is clean and well supplied. Price was comparable to the meal. Oh, and roasted beet salad was terrific! read more

I picked this place to have dinner with some friends; it was quite close to where we were having an event that evening, and my alternate option was a place called "Carnivores" which I disqualified exclusively because I didn't want to hear the vegetarian in the group whine about it. Based on the recommendations of other reviews, I made a reservation for the 4 of us on a Friday evening. I'm really glad I did, too, because it got quite crowded! The atmosphere was cozy. The tables in my area are close enough that navigating to the bathroom was like navigating a waist-high hedge maze, but not so close that seating was uncomfortable. There's also a bar area with several TVs. The food was good. I honestly don't remember what I ordered, but I'm pretty sure I ate it all. The menu is larger than I expected for a place so small, and it seems like a good mix of traditionally Euro-American fare that is common in this region: burgers, fish, pasta, salads, etc. My friend took his leftover pasta home to his wife, and she told me she enjoyed it, too. Staff was friendly, drinks were prompt, our orders were correct, and other customers were loud (as per any neighborhood bar and grill on a Friday evening) but certainly not impolite. Everyone in the group asked me if I'd been there before, because it definitely feels like a little cozy gem of a restaurant known mostly by locals. I can thank online reviews for pointing me here! read more

Great hole-in-the-wall place we stumbled upon while in Oakmont. Both their crab cakes and fish of the day were satisfying and delicious, and the cilantro lime tartar sauce provided with both gave an interesting twist. Staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating when we were the only ones using the outdoor seating on a cooler day. read more

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This is a very nice, now family owned (non chain) restaurant. We had tried this place when it re-opened and again recently. They worked out the opening "bugs" and are much better organized. We had burger, flat bread and crab cakes. All were excellent. If you were here under old owners vs new, it is different with its own, new unique flare. If you read my other reviews, I am all about family owned. This is well worth the stop. read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - Specials, cheese, wine and terrific French onion soup - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

My wife and I go frequently. One of the best restaurants in the area, great service, great food and hands down the BEST calamari in town. Nobody else comes close. Dozens of visits and it comes out exactly the same every time. Perfect. Your teeth cut right thru and if it's your first time ever having it, it will spoil you. You won't settle for it elsewhere. read more

Best hidden jewel in the Oakmont area. The wine selection is great. The lunch experience is very comfortable and excellent service. Wonderful atmosphere and great value for the portions. read more

Thanks to Yelp we found this place for lunch one day ! Creative appetizers! We had the Jerk Chicken Satay with an avacado ranch and a stone mustard for dipping! Super tasty!! Also had the beet salad and a peppered berry salad. Yep you guessed it! Super tasty!! I had a bunless angus burger and it came out plated well! My wife had a flat bread with red peppers and sausage. It was good also. read more

Mighty Oak Barrel - New American Near Me - Oakmont, Pennsylvania

I can't believe more people haven't heard of this place. Great food, great service, and quirky atmosphere.

This is a lovely, small, intimate place. It feels like you're in someone's dining room. The food was great. The menu is typical, yet different. This is a great little place for a quiet date night. I recommend the chips and dip as an appetizer. read more

Poor experience from the minute we entered . Rude staff and mistake with reservations. Turned around and split this joint.

I ordered take out so I can really review the place itself. The food was very good. I thought it was a little pricey but then again what place isn't right now. I would recommend given them a try. read more

We went on a Wednesday at 7p and they were packed but I reserved a table in advance for 4 of us. There was only 1 server and she was working very hard and was incredibly pleasant given her workload. The food was above average and the portions were generous with lots of menu options. We had steak, chicken and gnocchi with 2 appetizers. We will definitely go back. read more

Truly, this one star review was earned by The Might Oak Barrel for its grotesque decor, failures in adequate service, disappointing fare, and overall lacking quality for a restaurant in the famed downtown of Oakmont. My colleagues and I hosted a well-respected Oakmont resident at lunch at somewhere other than the typical Hoffstots or Chelsea Grille. This was our first occasion to visit the "Barrel." Upon entry (around 1230pm) we were treated to a most disturbing collecting of horrific art, Fiesta-ware plates, and no oak barrel (a place called the "Mighty Oak Barrel" actually has an oak barrel, right? Nope...). On the wooden bar rested a clothes basket filled with unfolded table linens, a work-in-progress schedule of servers, and a hodgepodge of cleaning supplies. This was not during the late afternoon "slow hours" where you might expect to catch the staff cleaning and organizing, rather these chores were being completed on the bar, in the middle of the restaurant, during the lunch rush. One woman acted alone as the sole bartender, hostess, waitress, table busser, and cashier. Although I do feel bad for her having to act in every possible capacity other than the cook, I do feel her employer needs to reevaluate its business plan. After an incredibly long wait, our orders were taken - but nothing served without error. The food that was delivered was nothing to impress (see the burned beyond reason Reuben I could not bear to finish). ...Any good review must evaluate the restroom and this is one to note. The men's restroom lacks a door on it's only toilet stall and lacks any locking mechanism on the main restroom door. Better hold it... In the parking lot leading to the front door, a smelly and filthy grease trap sits prominently to great patrons. I would not recommend visiting The Mighty Oak Barrel. read more

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Went there for brunch. Very good a very nice selection and had a very good portion, I had cornbeef hash and it was delicious. Very reasonable price for the quality and amount of food. Would definitely go back! read more

Great, hidden out of the way restaurant. They had some of the best crab patties I've ever had, topped with a lime juice that just brought out the most wonderful flavors. I've had crab cakes all around the world, these would rate as some of the best. I would of never found this restaurant without Yelp. Their scollops topped with cheese that was golden brown were top quality. Small limited seating, bar / grill with excellent food. read more

Cozy, nice atmosphere with food and a decent wine selection . Parking is challenging so carpool if you have a group !