I was visiting during the holiday season. Such a beautiful restaurant ! Great service, yummy Eggnog. I had the fried green tomatoes ... they were amazing. I'll be back the next time I am in Birmingham. read more

Nice restaurant, but not for anyone wanting an intimate dinner. Very social! If you want to drink and have a social gathering, maybe Oak House is for you. Waiter kept interrupting the meal, as if he thought we weren't a couple but instead a trio. Didn't care for the easy chairs at the tables. Food was alright, but not the best. read more

Oak House is our go to neighborhood restaurant. The food is consistently of a very high quality, wait staff proficient and personable. We have most likely eaten our way through their menu, from appetizers, to seafood and steaks and of course dessert. They do everything with excellence! read more

New restaurant at Mt. Laurel in Shelby County. It is a little loud, but that is more than made up for by superior food and beverages. Service is outstanding and the owners made it feel like we're all one family. read more

Had a wonderful dinner at Oak House at Mt Laurel. Highly recommend! The chicken piccata was probably the best I've ever had. My husband was super pleased with the lamb. read more

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When I tell you guys that this was by far one of my best dining experiences, I definitely mean every word. The atmosphere is one of decadence mixed with the feeling of community . It's upscale but also laid back.. Now let's get to the food... I started with an order of both the pork belly and fried green tomatoes, which I can say were excellent.. the pork belly came on top of a bed of Gouda cheese grits and the tomatoes were fried crisply.. I also accompanied my food with their pecan old fashioned.. my wife had the white cosmopolitan which she said was surprisingly tasty.. For our entrees we had the Filet Oscar and she ordered the Salmon Oscar.. the filet was very tender and seasoned to perfection.. my wife then ordered a lemonchello and I had another of the pecan old fashioned because the first one was so good.. The service was top tier and they made sure that we had everything we wanted or needed.. We had a pleasant visit from the owner to check on our meals which was a very nice gesture.. safe to say we'll definitely be back because there are many other things on the menu that I MUST try.... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Visited Oak House for the first time last night. The food was fabulous! The Nola BBQ shrimp was a great appetizer and that sauce was addicting! I had a steak and scalloped potatoes which were very tasty! My husband enjoyed his pasta dish as well. Our waiter, Tristan, was one of the best we have had in a long time. It was so welcoming to have great service. The ambiance was nice, and we enjoyed sitting in the comfy chairs at a table by the window. We will definitely be back! read more

ROGER L. Went to Oak House for the first time spur of the moment after realizing my original destination restaurant wasn't open on Tues. night. Copped an outdoor table by myself on a beautiful autumn evening even though there wasn't a single stool available at the bar. Reviews from other diners which spurred me to give Oak House a try were right on. Pork belly appetizer was superb -- perfectly crisped over a "just right" combo of smoked Gouda grits, blue cheese and maple butter. (Couldn't believe another reviewer called it "very average.") Chicken piccata was a perfect classic rendition of the dish. Menu offers a great balance of entree options which makes you want to come back and try 'em all. As other reviewers have noted, the prices are on the upper end for this market but, then again, so was the food and the service. (Shout out to my server Haley.) read more

The food was fabulous--the chicken piccata is beyond exceptional. Drinks are creative & delicious and Tristan provided extraordinary service. We will be back!! read more

Top notch food and service. Liked we didn't have to yell to carry on a conversation, also. Going back soon!

The food at this place is absolutely amazing! I went last night with my sister and two friends. Hands down the best wedge salad that I've ever had in my life! Everything else was absolutely divine also. From the perfectly seasoned fried green tomatoes to the delectable crab cake and the delicious crab stuffed mushroom appetizers. I felt like I had died and gone to heaven! We finished off with the special for the night which was their NOLA barbecue shrimp in Cajun butter sauce with grits cooked with smoked gouda. Also, my sister devoured her burger which had candied bacon, smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onion, and roasted garlic aioli. The ambiance was also amazing, and the owner was so nice along with the rest of the staff. Best fine dining experience in Alabama!!! Two regrets. One that I didn't take pictures and two I had no room for dessert. HOWEVER I will return!!! read more

Excellent food and service... staff very friendly and atmosphere is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Everything, from the food to the service to the atmosphere, was fantastic! It was our first time and we loved it. Had a reservation...was promptly seated and met by our server. Everything was timely and delicious. We definitely plan on going back! read more

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The food and drinks are always delicious! It can be tough to get reservations but it is worth the wait.

We had dinner with friends. The restaurant is noisy, so it you really have to speak up. We had the pork belly appetizer which was a small portion and very average. Our friends had the NOLA Shrimp and it was AMAZING. Get the shrimp. Next we had wedge salads that were the most expensive wedge salads I have ever seen. The portion was big, but my wife and I both agreed, it was our least favorite wedges anywhere. We did not like the dressing, and it was too light. Come on man, just give me some Gorgonzola. We also had a bottle of wine. Last, my wife had the Ribeye which was spectacular. I had the Salmon Oscar that was very good. All in all, it was a good meal, but with tip is was $240. I would rather go to Bellini's and spend half as much. Last weird fee- they charged us $7.40 for a Dunnavant Valley fee. Never have paid that fee at other restaurants in the area. It was a good meal, not a great meal. There is no way it was worth the price. read more

I have waited a year to write this review. In a word - phenomenal. For those of us who live "over the mountain" and along 280, we no longer have to go downtown to eat first class food like Highlands or Helen. We now have James Beard nominee caliber food in our backyard. I have eaten at Oak House many times since they opened in December 2021. I have never been disappointed. This place is fantastic, phenomenal, use any adjective you like. You will not be disappointed. The owners, Travis and his wife Sarah, are the penultimate hosts and make every one feel at home. Eat, drink, enjoy, laugh, become a part of the community. And last but not least, and my personal favorite - the best bar anywhere! read more

The experience at Oak House was great. Our waiter was very friendly and informative of the menu. He gave suggestions and answered questions promptly. The entrees, salmon and crab cake with fries were very good. The bread pudding was excellent, very flavorful and moist. Great place with nice ambiance for dining. read more

Tried OH over the holiday weekend & a great choice! (1) our server - don't remember his name (it may have been Christian) - was fantastic. Very attentive, made suggestions, super friendly, etc. (2) Food - really good! Was super flavorful, temperature was very warm, which I appreciate, came out timely, & presentation was awesome. After all you eat w/your eyes 1st. The owner came to our table & spoke.... he was super friendly & that was a nice touch. Over all - really good dining experience & we will go back read more

My family and I recently had dinner at the Oak House. The review is 3 1/2 stars, but that is not an option. Service was generally 4 stars. Food and beverages were overall closer to 3 stars. My wife and I started with a cocktail. We each asked for a slightly dirty vodka martini. The drinks were pretty far past slightly dirty. In hindsight, we probably should have sent them back. My wife did not finish her drink. The was just too much olive brine. Next we both had the Caprese Salad. Given this is the time of year when great local tomatoes can be had, the salad was very disappointing. The salad had plentiful cheese, but only a small number of grape tomatoes that had been split lengthwise. The ratio of tomato to cheese should be much closer to 50/50. The cheese and balsamic reduction desperately needed the acidity of more tomatoes. For the entrees, we had the Salmon Oscar and the Chicken Piccata. My wife said the Salmon was very good. The chicken was disappointing. The pan fried flour coating was almost damp. Also, for any entrees that are not served with a cool side (e.g., cole slaw), the dinner plates need to be much warmer. This is especially true with starchy side dishes. The fettuccine with the Chicken Piccata was pretty cool before it could be eaten. At about the same price point, there are much better chicken dishes in Birmingham. The highlight of the meal was white chocolate bread pudding. I did not eat any, but everyone else said it was great. Nobody at the table had beef, but the menu describes them as "hand cut in house". For the price, I expected to see adjectives such as Certified Black Angus or Prime. Dry aged would be a somewhat higher price point. The four people at the table had four cocktails, four salads, four entrees, three glasses of wine and two desserts. The total prior to tip was $346 and there were no expensive wines ordered. Because the service was good, the total was over $400. At the same price point, there are better meals in Birmingham for a party of four. I may go back at some point and have a handheld (see the menu), a glass of wine and call it a day. read more

Absolutely perfect scallops and risotto. Best filet in Birmingham. Great service by professional staff. Fun environment. Well thought out establishment. Can't wait to return. read more

We recently took our family to Oak House for a special family dinner. My husband and I have been many times and couldn't wait to share this great restaurant with our family - especially with my sister who lives out of town. Oak House didn't disappoint! My sister said the filet was the best she has ever had, and the tuna and salmon were also delicious. My personal salad favorite is the kale caesar, but someone in our party had a wedge and said it was delicious. We all had drinks and dessert which were excellent! You can't beat the personalized service from owners Travis and Sarah. We love everything about this place and the best part is that it is so close to our home in Mt Laurel. Reservations can be tough to get on the weekend, but you can always try to grab a seat at the bar! read more

My wife and I had dinner at the new Oak House restaurant in Mt Laurel last night. It was fantastic! Service was excellent and the food was superb! I had the Diver Scallops over Risotto and my wife had the BBQ Shrimp ( New Orleans style) We will be going back very soon! read more

Great vibe and drinks. My steak was amazing! Service was really good...we will be back.

Have come here several times and have never been disappointed. The pork chop and chicken piccata are my favorite. Also has great customer service! Would recommend read more

First class ! Best in town . Sorely needed away from downtown! Nola shrimp is to die for and everything else is just as good as it gets !

We had an outstanding dinner last night at the new Oak House restaurant!! Great food and service! We had the carpaccio to start! The wife had the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad and I had the 14oz Ribeye! Could not have asked for better food or experience! Excited to have them in our community and look forward to going back! Thank you to Oliver, McDavid, The Grappo family, and entire staff!! read more