Had the privilege of going there today for my sons christening. First off Bridget out waitress was great! I actually can not say enough good things about her. She was beyond a great waitress. Second the food was outstanding! My party of 20 plus people all enjoyed their food. Thank you to the entire staff for making this day a pain free event! read more

Is Oak Chalet as good as it gets? As good as it gets, where? Bellmore? Are you serious? If that's the location criterion, then there should be a ten-star option. I lived on Long Island, about 20 mins away from Oak Chalet, for the the first 25 years of my life, and I can tell you with a straight face that there are very few local restaurants that make ANY food as good as this. I now live on the Upper East Side, in Yorkville, which used to be the Germantown of Manhattan. Heidelberg still survives from years ago, I have eaten at Heidelberg more than once, and the food at Oak Chalet is as good, if not better. The pork chop in the Kassler Rippchen was terrific. If you don't like German food, don't blame Oak Chalet (I'm looking at you, Michelle K). And as for "boring German food", what are you looking for? German-Asian fusion? I'm sure there's some trendy place in Rockville Centre that has your name all over it, and will be closed in three months. If you think Oak Chalet is so horrible, then don't return, b/c the crowd milling elbow-to-elbow at the bar this evening would beg to differ. I'm with them, enjoying the fresh, delicious, Spaten and Hoffbrau on tap. Ein Prosit! read more

I've been here a few times now. I really like this old school family run Germanic restaurant & Beer Garten. This place is the polar opposite, the bizzaro, if you will to all the new bistros and fusion restaurants around (think The Phoenix) for example. It's a classic, old fashioned, old school sort of place. Oak Chalet draws mostly a mature crowd, but recently I have seen more families. Inside this classy looking Bellmore spot you will find delicious interpretations of classic German / Austrian dishes like Wiener Schnitzel , Goulash, Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, Frikadelle and others. Additionally they offer a few poultry and seafood options. But the main draw is the German dishes. On this most recent visit we ordered Frikadelle (like a meatloaf) in mushroom gravy and Sauerbraten. These dishes were large and delicious, meaning we had leftovers. Both dishes came with a tasty little starter salad. In closing, Oak Chalet seems to get better with age. The cinnamon and nutmeg dusted rolls seem fresher, the dumplings tastier, the service more efficient, friendly and helpful. Our evening ends with an excellent home-made warm apple strudel, al-a-mode. Auf Wiedersehen! read more

Don't waste your time and money going to this place. The food was barely passable. The decor was tacky and phony looking. The service is poor. The place was filled with either old-timers who remember when it was better or party groups of Long Islanders who never learned how to act in a restaurant. read more

I fall into the camp of knowing and hearing about this place for years, but never quite making it there to try. Finally did tonight, and I'm completely underwhelmed. I went there at the request of a relative who was celebrating their birthday. As mentioned in previous reviews the outside is very attractive. Inside is wood paneled, and is somewhat non-descript. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Service was good, not rushed. I ordered goulash, and though the portion was adequate, it was bland and rather tasteless. The food was also served lukewarm, which is puzzling since the restaurant was not busy at all. A small, tasty salad served as the starter, with the cole slaw being the best item on the dish. I did not have dessert, but my husband ordered the apple strudel, and he said that it was good. Overall, I won't be going back. The cooking was not anywhere near as good as the food I remembered my German mother making. read more

I have lived in Bellmore for 20 years. I have probably been to here over 30 times. I love German food and as well as my mom and so we go often because its local. The food is good and my mom thinks its some of the best German food she has had and she grew up in Glendale on German food. The dishes they have are tasty and I have never had a bad meal there. However for the negative...Oak Chelet SOO needs to update. It has been the same menu for 20 years. No change as far as I see. It is also a really short menu. I am not sure of how many items but its not a huge selection at all. As long as I can remember the Rouloden has been a special and that makes it not so much a special anymore. The beer choices are also short. Maybe 3 German beers, maybe 4. And its always the same 3 or 4 beers. With as long as this place has been around, it so needs an update, a better LONGER menu and for goodness sake MORE than just 3 or 4 beers. You are running a German restaurant. Come on. What I have noticed also over the years, its a very very old crowd. Good indication they have great food, but an update probably would bring in some younger people. read more

This restaurant was amazing. To begin with, the service was out of this world. Our waitress was very attentive and super patient when it came to our questions about the food on the menu. No need to order an appetizer (although the stuffed mushrooms were great) because the portions were HUGE and well worth the money. Dinner for 2 with appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 beers (which were liberally filled) was $70. Well worth it. Seafood au gratin is to die for. read more

Great authentic German food... Cozy atmosphere... food always fresh and well made... Friendly family owned and run restaurant. They make the best rice pudding I ever had... read more

I just have to say that the staff at the Oak Chalet are absolutely very accommodating and nice. As for the ambience, it's a little dated and yet comforting at the same time. Kind of like your Grandma's house in the 70's. It lets you know, hey, you're not getting spectacular food here, but you will like it. First of all, if you want the traditional pretzel, you have to ask for it it's not on the menu. And when you get it, it's awesome because it's nice and crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside, and they serve it with a little container of sour cream and they bring a jar of regular German mustard to the table. I don't know what's with all the herring on the menu, I am not a herring person so I can't tell you anything about that. I had the rouladen with potato pancakes and carrots and honestly, it was okay. I think the meat, while tender was very stringy and a little bland. The rouladen was stuffed with pickles and bacon and I really couldn't taste the bacon. The gravy was just so so. The potato pancakes were very good though, but it would have been nice if they served it with homemade applesauce , but they served it with jar applesauce. My boyfriend had the goulash with the spätzle and he liked it enough. Again it was good but not outstandingly good. The chicken consummé with noodles was quite tasty but the noodles tasted like Lipton noodles. Anyway, my boyfriend and I would definitely come back, because you're guaranteed a decent meal, just nothing where you are like OMG I must have this!!!! They had a nice wurst special so maybe we will try that. The reason I gave it four stars is because it really is a decent restaurant with great service. read more

I'll admit I'm a little biased when it comes to Oak Chalet. My family ate at this restaurant when I was a little kid and I would simply eat a huge plate of potato pancakes. I recently went after not going here for ten years and my main thought was why I waited so long. The potato pancakes are still good, but so is the rest of the food. It's something different than the norm that's around in the area and definitely worth the try. read more

We have eaten here several times, the most recent was a family party. The menu doesn't include descriptions of the food, so anyone who was unfamiliar with German food was lost. Service is erratic, friendly but no explanations of the menu offered. The food is good, prices are a bit high. We had an issue with dessert, I asked if the strudel had nuts since I am allergic and my father cannot eat nuts due to medical reasons. The server assured me there were no nuts. It came out, I took a bite and could tell there were nuts, I spit it into a napkin. I told the server there were nuts. She made believe she asked the chef and came back and told me "it's grapes". I demanded a better answer- who ever heard of crunchy grapes. She went in the kitchen a second time and said, "Oh, it's just some hazelnuts "...we had her take them away and chose something else. Allergies are not something to take lightly. read more

Went here yesterday for dinner. They don't take reservations for parties under 5 so we rolled the dice walking in at 6 on a saturday but only waited for a few minutes for a table to be ready. The decor in the place is a little dated but adds to the restaurants charm. It is very kitschy but with a rustic authentic feel reminds me of a ski lodge in Germany. The food was terrific. I had the weinerschnitzel while my wife had the potato pancake plate. They are both served with a salad plate and mixed vegetables, which are both just ok. They only have three beers to choose from: Hofbrau Light, Hofbrau Dark, and Weiss beer. We had the light which was served in large glass mugs. All in all the dinner cost us $75 with tip and we both left full and satisfied. read more

On Mother's Day ten members of my family went to the Oak Chalet. We had never been to the restaurant before, but were interested in trying it since we enjoy German cuisine. Because it was a holiday of course the menu was limited and some of the dishes listed on their menu online were not available...that is understandable. The food which we did order was not exceptional. It was rather bland compared to similar restaurants such as Koenig's Restaurant in Floral Park and the Plattsdeusche Restaurant in Franklin Square. But this is not the reason for the one star rating I am giving the Oak Chalet. They have received this poor rating due to the unfriendly, rude, practically hostile staff and management of this establishment. Part of our family group was my 2 year-old niece who acted perfectly throughout the meal. There was no screaming, running about, or throwing of food which so often can occur with little ones when they are confined in a restaurant setting. She was enjoying the food (the only one of us who did) and the whole atmosphere of being out at a restaurant. As we were in the process of paying the check and leaving, a 3 year-old boy spied my niece and they started to giggle and dance together. I admit a few squeals might have been heard but nothing loud. The whole incident lasted a few minutes and was quite cute. It seems that this "unfriendly" restaurant attracts some unfriendly customers because an old couple complained about the noise to the management. What my family could not believe was that the restaurant management said something to us and the other family about the "noise". So if you don't want to patronize a restaurant that frowns upon small children giggling (that's probably why they don't have a children's menu) then avoid the Oak Chalet. There are so many other good German restaurants around that will appreciate your business and welcome children...especially on Mother's Day! read more

We had a party of 16 for my Mother's 86th Birthday on Saturday March 1st, 2014. I had Chicken Scallopini Francaise that tasted like the rag they cleaned the kitchen with. My daughter ordered chicken finger & had to soak them in a gallon of Ketchup. Husband & nephew ordered Chicken Marsala - which also had no flavor. - the bread basket that the put out had some sort of rye bread that was cut so SUPER thin - like it was cut on a deli slicer. The German salad was just covered in some sort of vinegar dressing - no choice there. The waitress we had had the personality of a rock - never cracked a smile. Way overpriced for tasteless food. The portions of Sauerbraten was EXTREMELY small and came with 1 potato ball. The waitress gave my niece hard time orderding Schlacht Platte without a side of sauerkraut. My brother ordered a steak & asked for it Medium Well - the wonderful waitress told him it either had to be Medium or well done - that they could not do Medium-Well. ?????? Because of the size of the party - they automatically added a $107.00 tip - for nasty food & crummy service. Would NEVER go back - NOR RECCOMEND. read more

Lovely setting, friendly, professional service and very good German food. Will be returning for Schwein Fest in May.

Charming curbside appeal and entry, after that it falls short on delivery. We were a party of 4 and I will say service was good and waitress informative on foods that were on the menu. I ordered the Onion Soup and found it to be lack luster on flavor and a bit too much cheese. We all (4) ordered Jaegerschnitzel, which is breaded veal cutlet in a mushroom sauce. Again it was okay, lacking a robust flavor. I have tasted better at a 2/3rds the price. My wife ordered a side of Spaetzle, a shoestring type of noodle, that should have a butters taste and firmness to it. Hers tasted doughy and was a bit too mushy. For dessert, I ordered a cheesecake that did have good flavor, but was portioned small for the cost. Also, for the cost of the meal, I would think they would served refills on all non-alcoholic drinks, they don't, and we were never asked if we would like water at the table. With all that said, I am somewhat glad I was able to experience being there, but would not return. There are way too maybe other restaurants on the Island that out shine this restaurant at a much more reasonable cost. read more

I was at the Oak Chalet on Mother's Day after reading the reviews I was looking forward to an exceptional meal and man was I disappointed. The menu had a fraction of what was on the internet menu there was no children's menu (on mother's day).The food was disappointing to say the least the staff was the most miserable unfriendly group of restaurant employees I have ever encountered. The only enjoyable part of the experience was the adorable interaction between two toddlers laughing and playing which was stopped by one of the restaurant employees after a few moments I can only assume because an elderly couple complained (the man kept clearing his throat & giving dirty looks to the toddlers).. The bottom line is if you like children enjoy good food and expect friendly service ,then this restaurant is not for you. read more

I had lunch there today (9/14/2011) and although there were 13 of us, it took 1 hour before we were served our orders (all from the Lite Lunch section of the menu) and we were the only customers in the place at the time. Most of us were filling up on bread while we waited. I paid $12.75 for the Chef Salad and $2.75 for 6 oz. glass of tea with ice in it. Would I go there again? I think once is enough for me, but perhaps you may want to try it out and see if once is enough for you. Oh yes, before I forget....if you go with a group, they don't give seperate checks to individuals and they only accept cash for all drinks. Good Luck. read more

My wife and I have been going to the Oak Chalet forever and we've brought many of our friends there, everyone has always raved over the food, and beer. Everyone can have a bad or very busy day, we've never had an unpleasant waitress, but as I said everyone can have an off day. My wife loves their deserts. My Parents and Grandparents used to go to the Sunrise Village on Sunrise Highway, before the moved and changed to their new name. Our children also enjoy this estaraunt very, very much! I've eaten in many restaraunt s in Germany and this place can stand proudly next to them!! Four generations can't be completely wrong!!! read more

If your looking for amazing German Food, Oak Chalet is the place to go! The onion soup, potato pancakes and cinnamon rolls are delicious! To top it off, the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming and willing to explain any dish on the menu if need be. I have been coming here since I was a child and will continue to do so for years to come. read more

The food was very high-priced for the quality. The decor was very dated. The staff pleasant. Would not go back.

I ate at this restaurant on 10/11/12. This was the first time I have been back there since the early ninties. I remembered the food being very good that time. And I wasn't disappointed this time. I had the saurerbratten with cabbage and a potato ball. It was delicious. The restauant is decorated in a typical german style decor. The restaaurant was crowded with a lively croup of dinners. One reviewer commented that the crowd was older. What does this have to do with the price of eggs? read more

The Oak Chalet is a wonderful restaurant. Family owned ansd operated, all of the delicious dishes are prepared from scratch in the kitchen. We have been there many times and the food is always excellent. The restaurant has a charming European feel and the waiters and waitresses are friendly and helpful. Try the Peach Melba for desert ! read more

My husband and I have been passing this restaurant every day on our way to work for the past 13 or so years... and we had reservations about going because of previous bad reviews.... boy am I glad we finally decided to give it a try! Firstly, I love the outside. Nice and woodsy and quaint, and the parking lot is nice and spacious ... it seemed like nobody was there, but when we walked in the place was more than half full! We were greeted with smiles from everyone (even the diners - probably because we had our adorable granddaughter with us!). We received a generous bread basket upon seating - the baby and I especially liked the rolls - they had a sweetness to them and my husband enjoyed the garlicky flatbreads. The German beer was "vundabah"! It was so refreshing and smooth with no bitter after taste. Our waitress was super friendly and very knowledgeable. She explained what a few of the dishes were. We ended up ordering the Jaegerschnitzle and the Sauerbraten, both of which were excellent. We enjoyed the salad that comes with the meal - a combination of fresh cucumbers, cole slaw, shredded carrots and lettuce. It was surprisingly tasty! We also LOVED the potato pancakes which were perfectly cooked - not a bit greasy. The only dish we didn't particularly care for was the herring in cream sauce. We've had it before at another German restaurant (in Queens) and it was better at that place.... but that's OK...we just won't order that again (it's a weird dish anyway!). Yes, it was a bit pricey (about $100 for the two of us) but we did have a couple of beers each because they were so good! Upon leaving we again got smiles and waves from the workers and patrons! I would definitely recommend the Oak Chalet and will surely be coming again! read more

I have been dining at the Oak Chalet for many years now and I must say it is consistently good. I have been to Germany three times and I have eaten at many other German restaurants and the Oak has and is still at the top of my list for German food. The weiner roast braten (steak w/fried onions) is without a doubt the best I have ever had! The Jaegerschnitzel and Jaeger ala holsten (fried egg on top of veal cutlet) is fabulous. Both veal and beef goulashes are delicious too. I crave their salad they give you with dinner it has a light white vinegar dressing on it and is always nice and crispy. My husband and I are not generally on Long Island on the weekends, but if we are Friday is "date night" at the Oak. Every employee is friendly providing fast service and without a doubt a desire to please you. And, if you are lucky enough to have a cocktail before dinner at their bar, Jim the bartender is so nice and pleasant to converse with. He'll remember you and what you like to drink if you become a regular. Anyone who has been to Germany would appreciate the decor and the authenticity in the decorations. Never been disappointed with a meal and we are heading there shortly for another fabulous meal and night out. Nancy R read more