Great experience there last night.  We were a party of 8 cousins who were there from 5-8 on a Wed night.  Our server, Sophia, was pleasant, knowledgeable, and attentive to just the right degree.  Even though we were there for 3 hours, we never felt rushed to place our orders or to move on.   All our meals were delicious. When she overheard there was an anniversary at the table, she said she would like to bring us 2 free desserts.  They were huge desserts, more than enough to share 8 ways.  Thank you, Sophia, for the desserts and for your pleasant, gracious and professional hospitality. read more

I made online reservations for Christmas Day 4 weeks in advance, and received a text that my reservation was booked. When we arrived, the restaurant was closed. I subsequently sent them a message, but got no reply. There is no excuse. read more

Really great place for dinner. The food was amazing, the waitstaff was great and the prices are reasonable. Will definitely be back. #iraeats #iraeats1 read more

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Swung by after work for a quick dinner. Got the double cheeseburger combo. It was all fresh and the bun did not fall apart as in other places. Fries were hot and salted well. It's just a straightforward, no-nonsense burger place. read more

We were warmly greeted by owner Rich as we came in, and Hanna as we settled into our seats at the bar. Music was playing in the background, the lounge area was bustling with conversations and the Maple Leafs were beating the Capitals on the TV screens. Life is good. On this visit we started with a cocktail - a CC Manhattan for my love and a Sapphire Martini with blue cheese olives for me. Drinks here are always excellent! For dinner I tried something I love to order at a Mexican restaurant, but had never had at Oak, Steak Quesadillas. They were fantastic - and I think the best I've ever had! I'm looking forward to my leftovers tonight. My husband is a big fan of the Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which we hear will be added to the menu soon. Also, we both prefer the relatively new version of fries much more than the previous crinkle cut ones. Our wine picks were a Cs Substance Cab and a Chalk Hill Chardonnay. It was time to update my pictures from the prior ones, which were mostly from Covid takeout years. It seems like Yelp is now only allowing a maximum of 10 photos so I had to delete the original ones. These are better anyway. read more

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It was fine. Nothing special, just a nice burger joint with lots of options. It's a good place to get a decent meal and the drinks were really good. The service was also speedy and attentive. read more

Nice looking place in the Glen with significant number of whiskey to choose from. Ordered an impossible burger with fries and an ice tea, then a pour of Penelope Architect which was really good. Prices of the pours are reasonable. Great service too. Will be back. read more

Glenview why do you continue to make me regret dining in your town. So if you read my reviews I went to Paulie's in the Glen a few weeks ago. I had the option of Paulie's or Oak. Today I decided to try Oak. I wasn't super hungry but the menu looked appealing so I figured for lunch, why not. The hostess mumbled and was inaudible and I had to ask her to repeat what she was saying. She was young, and I realize that kids these days just don't engage in conversation well. I suppose they should hand you a phone when you walk in and text you to talk. But I digress; outside tables were full aside from being on the street so we opted for indoor seating, a booth. The specials looked good. She ordered the Pear & Brie burger with Cole slaw and I opted for the dry rubbed wings and a classic wedge salad. The serve was uninvested in our table and made herself at home leaning on the booth backing as she asked for our order. Didn't ask if we wanted anything to drink. Annoyed. Food came out quickly. The wing's advertised that they were a "full pound" - look at the pic. Does that look like a pound to you? The blue cheese dressing had broken or was old, see the other pic by the onion strings from my wedge. Salad was fine. It's a wedge, not much to screw up there. The burger was given a complete thumbs up. Cooked properly, juicy, you could taste the pear, and they Don't hold back on the slaw, I'd say that they give you a good cup & 1/2. During our conversation the server came back and inserted herself into our talk. Rude, especially because she payed no mind to us otherwise. I'm hoping this was a fluke. The interior is great, lots of televisions. Nice place to watch a ball game or anything else whilst having cocktails. Stay away from the wings, not worth it. read more

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Located at the Glen, this welcoming, spacious and tastefully decorated place to dine is exceptional. Greeted by the owner himself, our first impression was warm and hospitable. The menu is just the right size in terms of options, offerings in appetizers, mains, salads, and a few sides. We had seared ahi and something called Totchos or something like that; tater tots smothered in salsa, cheese, and goodness. I could have made a meal out of just those. The Ahi was good too, seared just right and accompanied by an Asian sauce and some greens. For the main entree I had the 3-Alarm burger which promised to be a bit spicy but I found it to be on the mild side. My friends all had the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and each raves about it. I didn't try it but will save for the next time. I chose to sub onion rings for fries for a few bucks more and was happy I did; not to say the fries are not good but to express how delicious the onion rings were. Also had a couple of great tasting local beers - Old Nation Hazy IPA and one from the northwest called Maine Lunch. The beer menu was solid. Finally, restrooms were clean and the service was excellent, definitely recommend this place for lunch or dinner! read more

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I thought food was ok nothing better than any other comparable bar in upper class neighborhood. Service was slow

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. My favorites are jambalaya, the oak burger, chicken tenders and Reuben. The barrel picks are really good. read more

Today, we tried somewhere new near our hometown. Our tastebuds lead us to Oak at The Glenn. Upon entering, we quickly noticed the trendy, comfy wooden interior. The music and sound is at a very nice level where you do not have to struggle to talk to your friends. The service was excellent . We were immediately sat in a booth upon our request. The waitress was very outgoing and quickly brought us water and asked if we would like to order a drink. They have many beers and wines on tap... but their bourbon (hence the name) cocktails were EXCELLENT! My bette half had the Halloween bourbon that had hints of ginger and cinnamon... and it was smooth and delicious! I had The Oak. Both cocktails were very smooth and generous pours! They are $15'ish though, but you get what you pay for! For dinner, I had their BBQ Bourbon Burger cooked medium. This burger was awesome! They cooked it perfectly. The beef tasted of good quality, and the bbq sauce was very very good! It is a heavy burger with all Dixon's on it (onion strings, cheese, bbq, etc). You can almost share it among 2 people. She had the Louisville Hot Brown open faced sandwich. It comes with not at sauce, applewood bacon, bourbon turkey, etc... and it was tasty but she said she probably would recommend something else. Overall, The Oak is a little pricey but ambiance and food were very very good. Their service was fantastic, the food was fantastic... but it was very heavy, I'm wouldn't recommend an appetizer with only 2 people buying entrees unless you want to bring half your meal home in a bag! Check The Oak out... it's worth it! read more

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Service and ambiance were great. Loved our waitress. Food was mediocre and lacking flavor. Burger was overcooked and food overall was under seasoned. Not worth the cost. read more

We love Oak. It is always great food and consistent. Tonight we went in for the fish fry and it was delicious! The portion of the fish was just about the full diameter of the plate. The beer batter was real good and coated just right. Service was also fantastic! read more

Visiting Chicago area for daughter's college graduation, this came up as a great venue in Glenview. Very large selection of bourbon. Like, VERY in all caps. Not so much with Scotch, Gin or Vodka - so be aware if you're looking for a martini or single malt scotch. Front desk was having trouble handling demand - Everyone gets frazzled from time to time, I get it...but we were seated 45 minutes after our reservation time, while other similar sized parties were seated ahead of us. Ouch. But when finally seated, food was great, drinks were generally good, and service was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time. It was also pretty loud in the place, making it hard to pick up more than 80% of what the person seated next to you was saying - so be aware of that as well. But still, even with the small niggles, I'm giving the place 5 and would visit again; next time we're in Glenview! read more

Very mediocre. The food wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. I had the jambalaya. It was fully, but needed more spice. My wife had the salmon salad. Salad was great. They make their own dressings in house but the salmon left something to be desired. I wasn't drinking but they had a great whiskey selection. Service was tip top. Cool bar and they had March maddness going. read more

The food is nothing to write home about. But you're not likely to come here just for the food. The bourbon. OMG the bourbon. Their list is extensive. But that's easy. Their knowledge rivals that of places I've visited in Louisville. I never have the same one twice, and I rely heavily upon the team to guide me. That's why you go here. read more

Had a nice relaxing meal after a long day. Tried my go to burger, the mushroom and Swiss and it did not disappoint. It was done just right and the seasoned fries paired well with a tasty IPA beer. The owner stopped by with a nice greeting, which was a nice touch. I must add that the bourbon selection is amazing! I would definitely come back. read more

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Food good, service good and restaurants nicely located in the glen. Would recommend for quick bite.

I'd read about OAK, and we decided we're try it on a Saturday mid-afternoon, when it might not be so busy. We chose right, as we walked in and were seated immediately at a nice table by the window, where he had a clear view of Tower Rd as we ate. Our drinks (I had the Oak, and he had the Old Fashioned first, then later switched to the New York Sour) were all really tasty. I may have had a second, for dessert, naturally. I'd read about the mushroom risotto ahead of time, and knew I wanted that, even if my only entree choice with it was the short rib. The meat was good, not great, similar that in a pot roast, but the risotto complemented it nicely and was wonderful. My husband has the ribeye, which I took a taste of, and it was also delicious -- tender and nicely seasoned. His came with a stack of mashed potatoes that he said were wonderful (they disappeared fast!) and a dish with various colored carrots, that he said were good. The portion sizes were large -- we each brought half of ours home to eat later. One of the highlights of the meal was our server, Sylvia, who was like a giddy ray of intelligent sunshine. We loved talking with her, and hit it off from the minute we started asking her about the drinks. Her recommendations were spot on, and she remained a delight to talk with during our meal. We'll definitely be back -- there are at least three more things on the menu that I need to try! read more

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Surprisingly good. Loved my Cabernet and the ahi tuna salad. Service was great! Our waitress was stellar and very knowledgeable. Would go back. Very noisy, which removed a star. read more

The Oak at the Glen is situated among many other stores and restaurants in the Glen Tower Center in Glenview, IL. I stopped in there for lunch with customers recently, and even though nothing really stood out, nothing was really wrong with it either. The menu featured pretty basic, contemporary American food along with a nice selection of Bourbons and a full bar. The inside space was contemporary, but inviting, and our service was decent considering there was one server taking care of up to 10 tables. We started out with the Totchos - which was like a loaded tater tot appetizer, and it was good, but not great. I think the issue was that there were too many strong flavors competing for dominance.. the bacon and ale cheese sauce would've been enough, but then you add pico de Gallo, grilled jalapeños, Parmesan cheese and chipotle aioli and it all gets to be too much. We also ordered spiral Oak Creole Fried Pickles, and they were really good. The presentation was really cool as they were on a stick, spiral cut, breaded and fried. They were really crispy and served with ranch dressing. I ordered the Patty Melt - which was on special that day, and again, it was good. Didn't rock my world, but it was as expected. However, the house cut fries that came with it were really good, and I almost wish I could've had those for an appetizer! One of my customers had the Louisville Hot Brown Sandwich and the other went with the Oak Branded Burger. Both of them seemed pretty satisfied with their meals. Now, the pricing was a bit steep for this type of restaurant, but given its location, it was comparable with surrounding establishments. I'm just not sure the Oak at the Glen does enough to guarantee it's longevity with so many other dining options available in such a small geographical area... especially with the Yardhouse being a block away - and being a similar, but more established restaurant. That being written, the food and service were both decent, and if I were in the area, I might give it another shot - especially for dinner. read more

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Ambience, service and drinks were good. We only had cocktails which were very good and the brownie dessert which was very good as well.

Brazed Beef Short Ribs are incredible. They have an incredible bourbon list with food made like a Michelin restaurant. read more

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Highly recommended. What appears to be the usual oak wood and whiskey American restaurant is actually much better than the chain version many people expect. This is NOT a chain. The owner minds the store -- nearly always a good indication in my experience. Our first visit, he was out of town, but our second visit, he came to our table, was engaging, friendly and attentive. Speaking of attentive, our server was excellent. Many choices on the menu, including remarkably good chicken fingers, homemade chicken soup, several variations of burgers, and many other options. My brother had the short rib with risotto. He enjoyed it. I had the jambalaya. While not quite authentic, it was delicious and I would order it again. Vegetables were not overcooked. Two kinds of french fries/fried potatoes; both are very good. 300 kinds of whiskey (including many bourbons); most of which are lesser known labels that the owner has personally selected and tasted. He is very familiar with all of his menu, and he is very proud of it. He should be. read more

Really good. Haven't eaten a bad thing yet. Today I had the Reuben sandwich. It was probably one of the best I've had, so much flavor and just the right amount of everything. They don't skimp on the beef at all. They also have a really good burger selection. TIP: ask for the Merks Cheddar on your burger, you're welcome. The onion rings are amazeballs as well. Also, don't forget to try the totchos (tater tot nachos). They have a full bar, lots of beers and bourbon as well. They have plenty of outdoor seating too. Stop by. You won't regret it. read more

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This was the first place I visited when restaurants reopened for outdoor dining. I was a huge fan of the Ted's that was formerly in this spot and was shocked to see someone finally set up a new business there. I had to give this place a shot. I got lucky and found parking straight away and an empty table, too. Lots of people were out eating there and the food looked fabulous. It was! Service was a little slow because they're adjusting to this new bizarre normal but all the staff were so kind. They are also taking the distancing seriously--I saw people come out and measure 6 feet between tables every so often. My table was very clean, too. I went with the Cali grilled chicken sandwich, which was wonderful. The bread was so good, as were the toppings. I had a Three Floyd's gumball beer--perfect for a hot day outside. The fries here were just ok--I'll probably just sub them out for salad next time since they tasted pretty average. Otherwise, my meal and beverage were terrific. I'd recommend this place! read more

Great hamburgers, excellent chicken breast sandwich, delicious tater tots and a friendly staff. Nice outdoor dining as well.

So I went to The Oak again only to find out my favorite server's real name is Joe a.k.a. George. So I dined at The Oak a couple of times and I called him George. He was kind and never corrected me. So tonight I dined at The Oak. I brought someone new. Yet again, the food and drinks were made with care and Joe (George) was so attentive and caring. I ordered the pulled pork and I recommend this item. So far, I have not been disappointed with any meal. Kudos to the chef, bartender, staff and Joe! We all had a great laugh this evening since everyone was calling Joe "George." This is the type of restaurant you want to share with others. Owners, you are very lucky to have an establishment like this at The Glen. I wish I could rate it ten stars. I will be back. read more

The owner is amazing and greets everyone at their table at some point during your meal. The staff is great and the food is outstanding.

My first time here and it was amazing! First of all they have a Great craft beer list. I am a picky beer drinker and I had no problems finding something I liked! Next, we had the fried pickles. The presentation was awesome. I won't spoil the surprise, you have to try them yourself. My main dish was a special. I ordered Salmon sliders. They were also good. I want to mention that there was a wait for outdoor seating. You can call ahead if you want to eat outside. The host was very good at making all if the people waiting happy. I sat inside but the tables were spaced nicely! read more

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We went for a late lunch, so not too crowded. Service was good. Ordered the Totchos and they were very tasty. Then burgers and sandwiches for main course all cooked as ordered. Bacon added to entrees was excellent. read more

Decent spot. Waitress wasn't the most welcoming. Food was average, I thought it was good but my entourage wasn't impressed. Personally, I would recommend. read more

This was my first time coming here with the family and wasn't disappointed. We came around 5:00 just in case to avoid any dinner rush. We were promptly seated. Our server was very friendly and courteous. She took our order and drinks, It came out promptly. She made sure to check in periodically to make sure everything was okay and made sure our glasses were filled. Food was far better than expected and very delicious!!! Service was excellent......we will be back. read more

Today we had Easter Brunch at the Oak. Our family was completely impressed. From no lines due the scheduled flow of people, the food and drink and the staff. It was a relaxing atmosphere that we all enjoyed. Highly recommend. read more

I was finally able to eat at this establishment. I left a little underwhelmed though. Everything I ate just seemed like it was missing something. The burgers were average if I'm being nice. You'd have a more enjoyable burger going down a couple doors to the Dawg Park. It was a Saturday night so I understand it's busy but the waitress didn't leave the friendliest impression either. My order was screwed up too and once it was returned, the burger was over cooked. I didn't feel like it was worth the trouble sending the burger back again. Hopefully this was a one time issue and not something others have experienced. read more

Wow, my only thought is that this would be great food if I were sentenced to a long jail sentence and somebody brought me here on a day trip. The server while friendly, was overwhelmed with too many tables assigned and therefore ineffective. Beer was poured almost an inch from the top of the pint for whatever reason. The food was overcooked, under salted and weirdly loaded with sugar. I would never return and have no idea what people see in this soulless joint. The brick chicken certainly never saw a brick in its preparation. The chicken was covered in some nasty sickly sweet syrup and the meat was dry AF. The chicken that came on the salad certainly had never been salted and had the texture of shoe leather. read more

Love it. No matter what you order. You will get great food, period. Service is amazing and this place is awsome all year but the patio during summer just hits different. Just great read more

Casual, fun environment with upscale bar food. Just know that the place is LOUD bc it is one open room with nothing to absorb noise, so conversation is challenging. Even on a weeknight when it was not particularly crowded. We enjoyed all of our meals - TN whiskey brick chicken was juicy and flavorful, served with mashed potatoes and coleslaw; blue cheese apple bacon burger was cooked med rare to order; and the KC pulled pork sandwich with crispy onions on top was delish. My kiddos have celiac (wheat allergy) and both the manager and the sever ensured they had substitutions for their meals as needed and everything was safe for them. A nice relaxed spot in the Glen! read more

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We decided to try this place the other night. I liked the ambience here. It fit the Irish pub vibe. The service was good as well. Our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and made some suggestions. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It was good, but not great. Overall, it didn't really have a lot of flavor. I thought it would be saucier and spicier. But it was neither. Kind of upsetting for a $20 sandwich. My wife ordered the Shrimp Poboy sandwich that was on special. That was pretty good. I wish I would've ordered that. We also ordered the Totchos (tater tot nachos). Those were pretty good. But the portion wasn't that big for $15. But they were really good. Overall, I don't know if we'd come back here ... It would have to be sporadic and we'd have to be starving and in the area. I'm actually giving 3.5 stars out of 5. read more