From start to finish the service was impeccable. Not our first time here but they went above and beyond for my wife's birthday to make it special. We were left absolutely in awe. Bravo to Oak! The ambiance was perfect sitting in the banquet seats and able to see the kitchen. I cannot begin to say enough good things. Still smiling! read more

Oak Steakhouse - Soft shell crab salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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What's not to love?!? Forget Halls, this place is soooo much better!! Steak was hands down the best one we have had in Charleston over the last two years! Service was great and the vibe was great as well! read more

Went to Oak Steakhouse during Charleston Restaurant Week. We sat upstairs and waited almost 2 hours for our food. People got seated after us and ordered same item and got their food before us. Server was no where to be found. Know it's a busy night but if I'm dropping over $100 a person I'd like a little more service. The oyster Rockefeller was fine. Did the 14 oz C.A.B. NY Strip which was a $10 up charge. The steak while the juices were tasty was really fatty which I didn't like. The whipped potato and asparagus as a side were good. The best part of the meal was the chocolate caramel brownie bar. Lots of dates and families. No parking in front. Happy got to try during restaurant week but not my favorite CHS steakhouse and not returning any time soon. #bergerknowsbest read more

Oak Steakhouse - CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BROWNIE BAR - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing food in a beautiful old building. Service was great, didn't feel rush. The Charleston chew dessert paired with an espresso martini, wow! Awesome! read more

Oak Steakhouse - Charleston chew and espresso martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This review is based solely on the desserts. The Charleston Chew is wonderful and quite tasty. I was pleasantly surprised and the staff is warm and welcoming. read more

We have driven past several times and never noticed this place. I am so glad that we finally found it and tried it. The atmosphere in the restaurant is awesome and the staff are amazing. We went for our anniversary and decided to get the 32oz Porterhouse for two. The steak was very good. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The highlight of the evening however, was the sides. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and the King Crab Mac'n'cheese. The sprouts were fantastic with the seasoning and chili lime sauce, but the Mac'n'cheese stole the show. The amazing way that the crab melded with the cheese was heavenly. This is not a cheap night out, but it is very worth the cost for those truly special occasions. The staff, especially our server Adam, were super polite and made us feel extremely special. read more

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I have been meaning to try this place for YEARS. There is on the street (metered) and parking garages nearby (they also offer valet parking I believe). We had a 7:45 reservation and were maybe a few minutes early. Our table was not available upon arrival so we enjoyed a drink at the bar while we waited (I appreciate the fact that they do not rush people or have a "time limit" on tables). Our server for the night was Joel (think John Candy lol, he does a decent impression!). We started off with a round of appetizers (raw oysters on the half shell, grilled octopus, and beef carpaccio), which were all top-notch and the optimum freshness. For entrees, the porterhouse, dry aged bone-in and wet-aged boneless ribeyes were ordered. We all shared the whipped potatoes, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, roasted mushrooms, creamed spinach and Joel had the chef give us a complimentary piece of the jalapeño cornbread because he insisted we needed to try it. (Also, DO NOT pass on the bread and butter they offer. The rolls are crumbly yet they melt in your mouth). Dinner was top-notch but Joel was a notch above that. (If you go, PLEASE request Joel). I will return for the service alone! read more

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Oak has become my favorite steakhouse in Charleston. The food and service are spectacular. My boyfriend had just proposed and we had a dinner reservation. Valet parking is available again -- it was suspended because of Covid. We were greeted and immediately taken to the third floor. We had a table by the window, which was nice to have a view. We ordered Oysters Rockefeller as our appetizer. They were amazing! Since it was a night of celebration, we received a complimentary side of jalapeño cornbread. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the cornbread but it was really good. We both ordered steak. The steak was great. We ordered duck rice and bacon mac and cheese as our sides. I absolutely love the duck rice! Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

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Check out this review of Oak Steakhouse on Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54171-d622690-r841476465-Oak_Steakhouse-Charleston_South_Carolina.html read more

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Oak is downtown's MOST impressive, dark (see the pics), elegant, old school steakhouse. Décor is masculine, woody, leathery, and sets the tone for a high-level business meeting or a 25th anniversary dinner. Sure, you can't splurge as often as you'd like to and become an Oak regular. However, for those special occasions and events, hell, GO FOR IT! Service is at your beck and call, but respectful. They get it. They'll hide behind the rich mahogany until you need them. As you'd expect, the steaks are 100 and are dressed with sauce, onions, you name it! Easily, the best ribeye steak I've had downtown. Standout dishes include the bacon mac n' cheese, mashed potatoes, and scallops. Looking forward to our NEXT special occasion, Oak visit, and ribeye. read more

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This was one of the highlights of our Charleston trip. We came on a Monday night and the food was great and the service was outstanding. Brody, our server took great care of us. The GM even stopped by to say Hi. Steaks and everything were cooked to perfection, however, it was the creamed spinach that was the most memorable. Whereas other steakhouses drench their spinach in cream and butter, I appreciated that I was still able to taste the spinach in the dish. We were also pleasantly surprised with complimentary dishes provided to augment our meal. Reservations were easy to make on Open Table. A+++ highly recommended. read more

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I feel bad giving it only three stars among the sea of five stars, but I really wasn't that impressed... They offer valet parking, which is nice. We had to wait a bit for someone to come handle it though. When we got inside and met the rest of the party, we were brought to our seats on the third floor. I wish I had known we'd be going up a lot of stairs so I could prepare my not great feeling legs. The space we dined in was okay. We were the only ones in there, which was nice, but it was kind of cramped and so incredibly hot. Our waiter was so wonderful. Personable, very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. He offered suggestions and substitution options. The mixed drinks were strong, but the wine was too expensive for such tiny glasses they serve. The food wasn't really anything to write home about. My steak was a bit dry for medium rare and my shrimp had a lot of seasoning on it, when I asked for none. The sides, family style, were large but just okay. The truffle fries had a lot of truffle oil, too overpowering. The creamed spinach wasn't bad! A bit more smokey than I'd prefer but not terrible flavor. The Mac and cheese was okay. The appetizer cheese plate was so small. Basically a toddler serving size. Wasn't impressed. The dessert, oreo chocolate peanut butter pie, gets give stars on its own. I'd go just for that, honestly. Overall I found the experience mediocre and overpriced. We were celebrating a friend's birthday, so they brought her out dessert with a chocolate happy birthday sign, which was a nice touch. I probably will not come back since there are so many other options in Charleston to choose from. read more

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Obviously the food was good and out waiter Sam was outstanding. After hearing that the 3rd floor was so quiet, we choose to eat in the first floor and bar area, which turned out to be the very opposite of quiet. Lot's of noise from the kitchen area. We have plans on coming back in August for our anniversary. And so, after eating and with that in mind, we took the elevator to the 3rd level and clearly, the ambience there was superior and night and day with the first or second levels. The elevator was very much a service elevator with plates and glasses piled high in trash bins. The stairways to the 3rd level are quite lengthy and at our age are doable but a challenge. The restrooms on the 2nd level are just ok and not what you'd expect from a fine steakhouse. The price/value of Oak is inferior in my opinion. We were disappointed to say the least. I've eaten at many New York, Chicago, Boston, etc. Steak Houses and this restaurant is just not in their league. There are many more fine restaurants in Charleston and so it's not likely we will return. read more

Update: A member of management reached out to me and was very kind and apologetic-- exactly what we would have appreciated that night! After speaking with him, I look forward to giving Oak (or one of their sister restaurants) a try in the near future. -- Honestly one of the biggest disappointments in my Charleston dining history and sadly the majority of the issue was the service. We had a group of 7 out for a friend's birthday and made a reservation for 8:30pm. We arrived right on time but the table wasn't ready for another 15-20 minutes, which honestly wasn't a big deal to us, so we had a drink at the bar. We were seated upstairs in a semi private area which was nice but it was so freaking dark in there we had to use our phones to read the menu (I don't think my eyes are that bad, I'm 30). We ordered some apps and our entrees with our waiter (who was very nice) and then the fun began. I felt like we ordered pretty quickly... our apps came out at a decent time but around 10:30 we all started looking at each other wondering where our entrees were. We were long done with our appetizers at this point and all getting hungry (I mean, that's why we went to a restaurant). I walked downstairs to speak to the hostess and literally said "I honestly hate to complain and our waiter has been great but we've been here for 2 hours now and don't have our entrees). The manager overheard me and immediately came over, he said they were backed up and our meal will come out soon.... okay, fair. We got our food a little before 11 but what really irked us all was no offer of a comped appetizer, dessert, drinks, etc. The manager didn't even come to the table to acknowledge the issue or apologize -- it was like we were crazy for thinking the time table was unacceptable. Then I looked on yelp and saw other people posting complimentary bread pics and that made me even more irritated because we didn't even get that (probably would have held us off from hunger!). Anyway, Oak needs to learn to take accountability for any shortcomings... it happens and we're an understanding group but the way this was handled was not impressive and I will not be returning. read more

Oak Steakhouse - Oysters Rockefeller - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This the fine dining steak house that you must try. Chef Jeremiah Bacon, a Lowcountry native, sources locally from sustainable farms for the menu at the historic Oak Steakhouse, housed in a building that dates back to 1848. This is the perfect spot to try a carpaccio of beef or pan-seared scallops before the main dish: prime-certified Angus beef. The New York strip and bone-in and boneless rib-eye steaks are both wet- and dry-aged. There are over 200 wines by the bottle. Inside are three floors with five distinct dining areas, boasting arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, fireplaces, and 150-year-old heart-pine floors. read more

We had the best time here! Service was excellent and although we came here for a steak, we chose the Bone In Pork Chops which were perfectly dressed, savory and filling. We also ordered the Oysters Rockefeller, Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, wine & more wine!! The chocolate layer cake with vanilla ice cream was perfect! Full and happy, we decided to walk back to Charleston Place- great way to end a good meal! read more

Oak Steakhouse - Their sign is on the window pane- we kept looking for a hanging sign. - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Tourist Trap Wherever you are from, you probably have a good steakhouse at home. I can assure you this isn't it. Overpriced, and low-quality, top it off with ambivalent service. SAVE YOUR MONEY. read more

We had a fantastic experience here on our honeymoon trip! The evening started with glasses of bubbly on the house which was a nice touch. We went straight for the steak - a ribeye and a filet to share, perfectly medium rare. This steak was extremely good! For sides we got some homemade steak sauce, creamed spinach, and the surprise highlight of the evening - the brussel sprouts! We later added some truffle fries too. For dessert we got the peanut butter and chocolate pie, which was also comped, another very classy move by a very classy place. We were helped by Alex for the evening who was very helpful, knowledgeable, and nice! He gave us some tips on things to do around Charleston :). Highly recommend! read more

Nowadays we sit at the bar! Brittney is our bartender...she is sweet, remembers our drinks and order (even when she doesn't remember your name! Lol) She is an amazing bartender. On our most recent visit we opted to get our dessert first as we used to...which was a great choice. We chose the chocolate layer cake...I forgot to take a pic before we dove in, but it was delicious and very decadent. For our meal, we share the mixed grill and order a side of the jalapeño corn bread because a meal isn't complete without it. The mixed grill has the a few of the best options so you get a taste of what Oak has to offer. It comes with a few ounces of tenderloin, strip, a double lamb chop, some whipped potatoes, and lastly asparagus. It is delicious it is a lot so it's a good plate to share. Oak is one of our favorite restaurants to visit...if you haven't you definitely should try it. read more

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The best steak in Charleston, hands down. Love this place, the service and food are always on point and top notch! read more

Oak Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Steak was bang'n. Crazy flavor. Disappointed they didn't have the porterhouse so I got the prime ribeye and filet mignon (porterhouse). It was delicious plus truffle frites. The Caesar salad was horrible the dressing they use taste cheap and they could use better sides. BUT the meat is bang'n mad flavor. Service was great. We will be back read more

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Great steakhouse! Get the 8oz Filet Mignon! The oysters Rockefeller were delicious. Get the Brussels sprouts you won't regret it. The service was excellent along with the Pinot Noir. The chocolate cake was excellent for the dessert. I look forward to my next visit! read more

Exceptional!!! Our dinner, from the restaurant week menu, was just perfect. The filet was cooked to perfection and delicious. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and extremely attentive. Nice vibe inside with spacious seating and warm atmosphere. read more

What a change from my last review. The steaks were way over done, service was mediocre at best and the way they wanted to make it up to us was by offering to "pay for a couple of desserts". Which just made the experience worse. We ordered three desserts to share amongst six of us and they comped the desserts. My steak was burned, not charred. I asked for medium rare and got medium well. I'm literally driving home as I write this and I feel nauseous. What a major disappointment. Go to Halls. read more

We went to Oak on New Years Eve. The inside was magical with it still having decorations and lights from the holidays. I loved the painting on the walls and the candles in the walls like the olden days. The service was great, but after being to others in the area, I had some high expectations. We started off with cocktails and baked oysters! They were delish! The food was really good, but I wasn't blown away by the bone in steak. My favorite side were the Brussel sprouts, but we also had mashed potatoes and the Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese reminded me of Easter dinner. The peanut butter pie is a must! read more

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*** TL;DR: Amazing food and wine--however, the best part was the outstanding service. Great location with plenty of parking garages and close to waterfront if you want to stroll after a date. Best steak I've ever had so far. On Sundays, half off wine $80 or less and $40 off of wine $81+.*** --COVID-19 info: You must wear a mask to enter and while walking around. Once you are seated you can take off your mask. Sanitizer at every table and tables are thoroughly cleaned. Temperature taken before you are led to your table-- I ate at Oak Steakhouse on 8/2 around 6 p.m. I reserved two days in advance. The experience, food, and wine was so good that I didn't actually grab any photos (aside from some of family) but you will not regret going here. Oak Steakhouse is located on Broad Street, toward East Bay--right across from the People's Building. It's actually a rather narrow restaurant, if that makes sense--you could walk right by it if you aren't actively looking for it or just passing by. Upon entering (masks required), the hostess checked our temperatures and then led us to our table which was up two flights of stairs. The restaurant was pretty empty at the time which was normal as they open at 5 p.m. for dinner service. We were led all the way to the back room, where a few other couples/families were having meals. The first thing I noticed was how quiet it was. The people in that room were whispering and every noise was pretty noticeable. However, this improved over the night. While the restaurant is rather dark inside, we sat by the window overlooking Broad Street so we had plenty of views and light. Our server was great and of course, since I'm awful at names, I can't remember his. But he didn't miss a beat and throughout the night was always making great recommendations and conversation. If I recall correctly, we got the Tolaini "Valdisanti" Super Tuscan 2014 red. For appetizers, we didn't want to get too much, so we just got five of their Oysters Rockefeller. They were cooked with a cheese, I think, but super delicious. Melted in my mouth and honestly I wish I had ordered five or so more! For dinner I had their 8oz filet mignon which was just as you would imagine. Melted in my mouth, very bold, tender, and juicy--and of course, a perfect medium rare. You are also able to add additions with your steak. While I didn't get any myself, I got to eat off of other plates. The crab cake was very good and fresh. They also serve it broken down and on top of the steak with other sauces (I think this is their Crab Oscar) which looks amazing but we opted not to get that because we wanted to try the steak/crab cake on it's own and share it around the table. The lobster tail was also extremely savory and tender. We took it apart ourselves, but our server also offered to help. The sizes of the sides are BIG (they're called FAMILY style sides for a reason). They feed about two to three people and come in a small boat bowl for the table--and they fill it up. We had the whipped potatoes, roasted mushrooms, and grilled asparagus, all of which were fantastic. I really wish I wrote this review while everything was still fresh in my mind, but the mushrooms were VERY savory and I can still taste the whipped potatoes in my dream. Definitely recommend sharing these sides for a party of three~. Throughout the night, the restaurant filled up and still, the noise was at a good level. Some restaurants will get so full it's impossible to hear each other or have good conversation, but Oak had a great level of noise and ambience and it made the night very memorable. This night was a special occasion and the server surprised us at the end with their espresso cheescake which I've been dreaming about ever since. Absolutely recommend Oak Steakhouse. I had done a lot of research beforehand looking at places like Halls or Peninsula Grill but was very happy I chose Oak. read more

I saw the review by Glen S from last night. I think I saw he and his wife and that was a very odd looking table with almost no light other than the lamp on the table. Looked like eating in a closet. I say lose that table. Glen S also commented on the overly charred steak and I agree 100%. Both my Ribeye and my wife's filet were overly charred to carbon on the outside. The internal temperature was okay. I don't know who was cooking steaks last night but they were not good. I have eaten here many times and you can see by other reviews I have thoroughly enjoyed my meals. Not last night though. Something was off and it made for a memorable 34th anniversary but not in a good way. The whipped potatoes were not whipped but lumpy with chunks of potatoes. I will go again as I have had many great meals here but not on March 24th. read more

Oak Steakhouse on Broad Street in Charleston is one of my favorite places to go for a good steak meal with all of the sides. I really like the location with its atmosphere and vibe that is upscale and comfortable at the same time. Everything that I have ever ordered from here has been well prepared, fresh, and delicious. It is a memorable experience to eat here and they have provided consistently quality and a good time over the years. read more

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While we did not set out to go here, we met a local who recommended this as the best steak house in Charleston. Since I have no comparison I can't tell you whether that's true or not - but I can tell you that I was thoroughly impressed with the quality and presentation of the mixed grill. It was cooked to absolute perfection medium rare and consisted of a double cut the lamb chop 5 ounce filet and a 5 ounce sirloin with charred Brussel spouts and sweet onions. Perfect meal for two! Cheeseboard and the wedge salad made with butter lettuce we're both outstanding as well. Great pours on the red wine which was priced at a reasonable $11 per glass. Bartender was quite professional and she really went out of the way to make it a good experience - even though the kitchen got a little backed up and we ended up having to wait somewhat. It was totally worth it. If you're looking to let your inner carnivore loose, this is a great selection. read more

Oak Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

What a jewel! We ate at the bar and were served incredibly well. Brittney Excellent cocktails Martini & when I asked for an Old Fashion she made it exactly to my request. Lovely lady! The Foie Gras is incredible. Do not let the price put you off the unique chutney sauce is in credible. Great Ceaser salad with the wonderful white anchovies perfect! The final was Lobster Mac & Cheese for the lady & oyster Rockefeller. Same result just wonderful. read more

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Great service! Chris is the best server. Bathroom on second level. Food was great, very cozy ambiance. Love this. :) read more

Oak Steakhouse - Filet and lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Best steakhouse in Charleston. I recommend the smoked bone marrow and bacon Mac n cheese as sides. Also the AGM is easy on the eyes

Listen, we love our Halls but if you can get a reservation at Oak take it ASAP! The food, quality of service, price and ambiance are great. Tonight was our second time having Oak for dinner, and it was consistently delicious. We ordered the ribeye to split, a bottle of wine, bacon mac and cheese, creamed spinach and brussel sprouts. The steak melts in your mouth, and the quality of food is top tier. My personal favorite is the truffle butter (I just love it from here it's so fresh). The service is always great- we were a bit late but the staff was incredibly accommodating and made the experience great. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to Oak, game changer for locals and tourists. read more

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My absolute favorite steakhouse in Charleston . I cannot think of anything critical to say! Dim lighting, rustic decor, hand painted murals, elegant chandeliers- now this is an upscale dining experience! It doesn't just end with the decor , the service is always excellent too and the food amazing! My favorite steak on the menu is the 16 oz CAB prime boneless ribeye- it is perfection every time and each bite gets better and better!! Tip: you can have the kitchen split the steak for you if you prefer to share. You must absolutely try the Brussel sprouts! They are the best in Charleston and honestly I could make a meal of just these! The lobster Mac and cheese is delicious and the truffled pomme frites are amazing(I love anything truffled!). I'm not a huge oyster fan but the oysters here are always great! Also, they serve grilled lobster tail but you can request to have it fried . Oak used to serve a whole lobster fried and it was amazing but since the menu changed you can still request their lobster tail fried .I have tried lots of things on their menu and everything has always been excellent! Tip: Oak also offers complimentary valet (something to note since meters now run until 10pm) Oak always exceeds my expectations in service and culinary excellence. I can't wait to go back ! read more

Oak Steakhouse - Starter cocktails: prosecco , dirty martini with blue cheese stuff olives - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Let's start with the food, overpriced, burnt on the outside and tasted like charcoal. After waiting 20 min past our reservation the hostess seated us in what we call a closet room, with hardly any light. And the Ambiance.... Well we thought we were eating in a janitors room! I highly do not recommend Oak Steakhouse.... You're much better off spending your money at Longhorn or Texas roadhouse! read more

Oak steakhouse is truly Amazing and the staff truly exemplifies what Oak stands for in great customer service. Their professionalism is above and beyond amazing. read more

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner because he loves steak and this place had good reviews, we were not disappointed! We had a party of 4 and we made reservations for 7:30, they have valet which is perfect! We got there about 5 minutes early and were seated immediately. The food was amazing and they even gave us some complimentary items. I'm not a steak girl myself so I recommend to ravioli it was perfect. read more

Oak Steakhouse - King crab Lobster Mac and Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Truly an amazing and excellent steakhouse and restaurant. My wife and I visited over the Labor Day weekend and were thrilled with the ribeye and Brussels sprouts and mashed potato sides. A great cocktail menu worth the visit alone! Excellent service! We'll be back read more

Excellent dry aged ribeye. Worth it. Seriously. Local oysters on the half shell, so fresh! And desert was amazing. Staff was friendly helpful and attentive. Top notch atmosphere. Romantic. read more

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Excellent food here at Oak Steakhouse. Everything was excellent. The food, service and attention to detail was all that we expected. We highly recommend this establishment if you are in the area. read more

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