I'm a recent NY metro transplant so really wanted to like this place. With those words, I'll tell you the best parts first. It's a beautiful place, great ambiance and service! Mondays are half priced bottled wines. There is an extensive wine list, and at half price, the wine prices are reasonably priced over retail. We started with the west coast oysters and the blue crab gnocchi... both were amazing, and in hindsight we should have stopped there! We ordered the spring salad with strawberries, asparagus and mustard greens, it was just okay. Then we ordered the dry-aged bone-in sirloin that was the biggest waste of $85. Prepared medium, it had a great flavor but was tough to cut and chew. The manager Zach offered us a re-do that turned out to be terrible! Gone was the taste that I loved. This time the flavorless steak cold and just slightly easier to cut. We gave up, opting to snack on the brussel sprouts side dish that was also, just okay. Fortunately for me I'm back "home" this weekend, where great steak houses are plenty...hmmm Benjamins, Keens... can't wait! read more

Delicious!! We came here for Christmas Eve dinner and the restaurant was pretty quiet by 8:30 PM (a good thing!) it look a bit of time to get our first drink and appetizers going, but once we did it was smooth sailing. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. We had a little bit of everything. The beet salad is fabulous (if you like a lot of beet, more than I expected) but the pomegranate seeds and dressing were delicious. I recommended the lavender cocktail and the French 75, fresh and strong without being overpowering. All pieces of steak were good, we had a Steak Frite, Filet Mignon and the ribeye all medium rare. The food was amazing. You definitely should try the truffle fries too we ended up having two orders. We can't wait to come back also shout out the manager Jamie for being very helpful and on top of his restaurant. He made the experience that much better. Thank you! read more

I have been here twice so far and each time has been a truly great experience. Everything from the food to the ambiance and service is top notch. At first I thought it was kind of ridiculous that they charge for their homemade dinner rolls but when I tasted them I realized why... Hands down some of the most delicious rolls you will ever eat I highly recommend you splurge the extra few dollars for them. I would also recommend their hush puppy appetizer which our waiter was kind enough to give us complimentary. As far as entrees you literally can't go wrong with any of the steaks. They are always cooked to perfection and super flavorful. Don't skimp on desert either my personal favorite was the chess pie! This place is everything a steak house should be. It is on the expensive side but definitely a great spot for a special occasion! read more

Went there with a party of 9 friends for a 6pm reservation. We didn't leave until almost 9pm because the service and wait for our food was SO bad and took incredibly long. At one point it seemed the waiter started avoiding our table altogether because of how long we'd been waiting. The manager stopped by to give a lame/quick apology for the wait and thanked us for coming in. We were all assuming they'd comp us for a round of drinks or something, but nope! Once we FINALLY got our meals, they weren't even that great. I was extremely disappointed with not only the food but also the service. Will not go back!! I personally ordered the tartar, bone marrow and lobster ravioli. The escargot that was atop the marrow tasted funky and not fresh. read more

I am not sure what the hype is here, but we had a less than stellar visit last Saturday evening. Once we entered the ambiance was lovely...a bit dark, but it was that good steakhouse feeling. The smell of oak was a nice touch. We waited for a few for our 8:30 reservation, but grabbed a drink at the bar. From there we were seated and thats when it really went down hill. First we had to ask for menus. We were seated with drink menus, but not dinner menus. The server seemed rather confused by this. But it seemed like she was just "off" all evening. We had to ask about the specials, ask for refills, ask to order etc. She just wasn't very attentive to our party of 10. Then the food took forever. We ordered around 9pm and our appetizers didn't arrive till around 9:45. Bread service arrived just before that and while the Parker House rolls were probably the highlight of the evening we were all so ravenous we didn't really get to enjoy them. I had the gazpacho salad. It was one of the oddest dishes I had ever eaten. Kind of like a gazpacho that was inside a jello mold. It was not good at all. WE also had the pimento cheese, which was just OK and a couple other apps that were less than memorable. When our dinners finally arrived all of the steaks at the table were cold, and one didn't arrive at all. I ordered the steak frites, and the fries were also cold, and I swear not handcut or homemade. They tasted like fries from a freezer bag. When the server asked if I wanted my meal boxed up at the end I politely said no, and I couldnt bite my tongue any longer and said..."it wasn't good"... About 10 minutes later the server came back and told us our meal (for our entire party) had been comped by the management. She said that it was an off night for them and apologized. The manager then came over and did the same. I appreciated that and knew it was a big tab to comp. They did the right thing. But I have to say for the money we would have spent the food still wasn't up to what I would expect from a fine steakhouse that they tout themselves as. read more

Amazing. Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing ambience. My husband and I were thoroughly impressed by this new restaurant! Our steaks were fantastic and the Brussels sprouts were out of this world good! Also, the pimento cheese with hush puppies were phenomenal- they literally melted in your mouth! Great options for drinks! The first in flight cocktail was so light and smooth! Restaurant was clean with a beautiful atmosphere. Bathrooms were very clean, as well. We will most definitely be back. read more

Best steak house in Raleigh, make sure you get the bread. Waiter named Dale was on point, very attentive and made sure our 4 year anniversary was special read more

Went to oak steakhouse back to back weekends. Great experience both times, food and service were excellent. Ordered the gnocchi and the trio of steaks both of which were cooked perfectly and had a ton of flavor. Ambiance is classy and definitely good for entertaining a group. read more

Date night with the hubby!! Shared the 22 oz Dry aged Rib-eye. My husband had a "personal" moment as he took his first bite. Melt in your mouth with an explosion of flavor steak is how I can describe it. The Garlic Mashed Potatoes were Yummy as well. The Mac and Cheese, as much as I wanted to like it, did not bring the flavor. All around a fantastic meal and great service. read more

Raleigh, we are lucky to have the masterminds from Indigo Road investing in our downtown. With O-ku and Oak Steakhouse, I hope something with Italian fare is soon to follow. I've been faithful to the IR brand, since my first meal at Indaco in Charleston. Service is always impeccable, restaurants are consistent and beautiful. They pulled out all the stops for our experience last night for Valentine's Day. Missed the mark a little bit on steak temperatures, but that didn't detract from our experience. And we understand that they've only been open for 6 days! read more

Absolutely delicious! I had never been to Oak Steakhouse before but the service is fantastic and the food, WOW!

Beautiful restaurant and great service. Given the prices I was disappointed with most of the food we tried. The hush puppies with pimento cheese were pretty good, bone in ribeye was not cooked to order, macaroni was not that great. We also got the chocolate cake for dessert which was lackluster and the apple tart was alright. All in all we didn't think the food was the level we expected for the price. read more

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Service is impeccable and so is the menu. Love it We went for restaurant week and ended up not even choosing that menu I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice dining experience read more

Had an amazing experience celebrating my wifes birthday with our friends at the oak tonight. Everything about this meal was fantastic start to finish. The service was outstanding, and every dish tasted amazing. Do not skip dessert, the chicolate chess pie was a stunner. The only negative is we felt while the food were all well seasoned, they tetered on the edge of overseasoned. We cant wait to go back and try everything on the menu. read more

Fabulous experience! Great staff, great food, fun atmosphere! This was not our first visit to Oak Raleigh, and certainly not our last. Thanks Nick, Paul, and team for a wonderful dinner! read more

Impeccable service and food was better than i ever could have hoped for. Ryan T went above and beyond with service, description and suggestions. The bone marrow is not something you want to skip here. Everyone in our party had different cuts of steak and they were all melt in your mouth. I ordered the filet with the Demi of red wine Bleu cheese...it was cooked to perfection and more flavorful than any filet I've ever had....ever. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this restaurant. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

Impeccable service. Brian (our server) was fantastic, very knowledgeable. The wine list was very Napa Valley heavy, which was perfect since that is what my boyfriend and I gravitate towards. On a side note, their bread service was out of this world. Beautiful ambiance, excellent service, and decedent food. We will definitely be back. read more

The most amazing steak place I've been to! I'm originally from NJ, so have been to many Philly steakhouses. This by FAR was the best. The brussel sprouts were fantastic, the mushrooms were savory, and the filet was flawless and extremely flavorful. Finally, the dessert and drinks were out of this world. I cannot wait to go back - what a fantastic experience! read more

We do out best to go to a different place each weekend for a family dinner and in my search I came across Oak Steakhouse in downtown Raleigh. It is a very nice, more on the high end steak house. It is nice that there is a parking deck right around the corner. We had reservations for right as they opened and that went well as we did not want to be out late that evening. We sat at the front side of the restaurant by the windows so it was fun to people watch as we had dinner, and downtown Raleigh never disappoints for interesting people watching!!!!! Our waitor was truly fantastic and very attentive and a lot of fun to talk to as well. My teenage is a rather big guy, weightlifter, football player type so he has a healthy appetite. You can order sides for the table that is easily shared for two, and one of the items we ordered is the mac-n-cheese which is amazing by the way. Our waitor saw that he was disappointed it was what he considered small so he went back and brought him his own serving which made him smile from ear to ear! The steaks are very good and I would compare to Angus Barn in quality. All of the food was great and the experience itself was fun for us all. It is a place that I would also go to for a date night or special occasion. It has a more formal setting so just something to be aware of. read more

Was cruising right along, enjoying the Beet Salad and 16 oz. boneless Ribeye, perfectly prepared. Then I overheard the waitstaff presenting the Specials to the party next to me, which included a 24 oz Bone-In Dry Aged Ribeye, which he didn't present to me! Major faux pas. read more

We can't wait to come back! The food was delicious, service was outstanding, and the restaurant itself was beautiful. For drinks we started with the French and an Old fashioned. For apps- two raw oysters and pimento cheese hush puppies. Oysters were delish - super flavorful. Hush puppies were so fluffy!!! For our entrees we both got the filet - one with Oscar and one with the bone marrow crostini. For a side we had the Brussel sprouts. Try all of these things - we recommend them all!!! read more

Had the best time here on opening night! The bartenders were amazing and made us some really delicious drinks. We got a variety of small plates to try and everything had so much flavorful. Even though it is a steak house, there really is a variety of food items on the menu. I can't wait to go back and try everything else. read more

Oak Steakhouse in the warehouse district is an amazing location and experience. I have been here 2x since it opened last week and will continue to come back. The staff feels like family, the food is excellent and the atmosphere makes you feel like everyday is a special occasion! Please check out this new restaurant and ask for Jamie as your server! read more

Amazing steaks! Had the aged ribeye. It was so tender with such a rich flavor. Decided to try their signature steak sauce which perfectly complimented the steak without stepping on it. Sides were good and large enough to share. Service was fast and friendly. Will definitely be returning. read more

We've been to Oak a few times and it never disappoints, but last night was really special. We were celebrating a couple of promotions, and are so glad we decided to do so here. Service was perfect, especially our server, Paul, who was awesome - he struck just the right balance between being attentive and giving us space to enjoy our discussions. We ordered a bottle of champagne and our glasses were never empty. The food was A+++ - our steaks were cooked perfectly, and everything from our starters to our dessert really exceeded our already high expectations. This is the perfect place for a special occasion, or just when you want to treat yourself - it's not inexpensive, but the experience is very worth it. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing dinner all around! The GM and waiter Eric were attentive, personable and added an element of fun to our evening. The food was incredible!!!! So much flavor! Gorgeous restaurant and cool atmosphere! This is a must try!!! Visiting from Arizona and wish we had an Oak Steakhouse near us!! read more

Amazing!!!! My steak was delicious. Service was perfect. Loved everything about this place. In the midst of COVID they provided stellar service. read more

Impeccable service and great atmosphere. We received a complimentary appetizer (shrimp cocktail) as well as *5* complimentary desserts. Two of the desserts each contained 3 different types of sorbet/ice cream so really it was 9 free desserts (we had a party of 4). Mind you this was out first visit to Oak and we didn't know anyone on the waitstaff or in the kitchen. Had steak&frites, ribeye, burger and lamb bolognese. Everything was delicious and made even better by the servers professionalism and all the complimentary extras. Overall a fantastic experience, will continue to spread the word and definitely return soon. I never leave reviews but this place deserves some praise! read more

Nice place - good food but be sure and ask how much the special costs. The bone in ribeye special recomended was good but I was surpirised they charged me $110 for it. When I was told about speical they didn't say Wygu or Kobe - When I got the bill and asked if $110 for the "special" was correct they acted like I was some kind of rube or no account something for even asking. I am used to prices at the Palm, Mortons or Capitol Grille but really, $110 for an okay ribeye is bit too much. Avoid, frankly you can do better at Outback. read more

Our first time going for dinner. Was very good. My husband and I enjoyed The Old Fashioned drink. We are watching our sugar, and asked for no simple syrup and it was no problem and so yummy!! The rolls are fabulous! Everything was great. The french frites are so good. And we got the Chocolate layer cake with passion fruit ice cream. Out of this world! Ask for Danny, he was our server and the BEST in my opinion. Very thorough, friendly and perfection. KUDOS Danny, you ROCK!!!! We enjoyed ourselves and will be back!! read more

Wife and I didn't have a reservation, but we were able to get a high top table immediately. I ordered the "off menu" 22 oz bone-in-ribeye, and it was fantastic. Their Brussels spouts are excellent, and the oyster Rockefeller are also great. I suggest making a reservation, but the food is top notch. Little pricey, so be prepared for that. Great experience and great staff. read more

We were so excited to try this restaurant.. the food was very good. The steak itself was excellent. However, the sides were way too expensive and little and not hot. The dessert were just ok. Got 3 desserts. 2 were extremely sour and one was very bitter. But beautiful display. Service was very nice and the manager checked on us a couple of time which was very impressive. Our table was too dark that we could not see what we were eating and we started laughing about it. What we didn't understand is why they charged 6 dollars for dinner rolls which was delicious! And when we left we were given muffins which was very nice. We will try it again and hopefully we will have better food. read more

Went to the wrong Oak ! Turned out to be a wonderful night food was delicious service was great . Our server was excellent Dan good job!!

It is a cool low light atmosphere. We liked the decor and music choices. There was a pretty distinct smell of polyurethane and leather with the place being so new. It was pretty slow service and the sides were not generously sized . My only complaints. Fillet was flavorful. I'll go back for special occasion. Kind of pricey for a regular old Sunday night dinner. read more

What a great new place! Gorgeous and the atmosphere is amazing. Love that they have larger tables available for groups. Our server Jaime was outstanding. It was more of an experience instead of just dinner. He was spot on with food and drink recommendations as he had tried everything on the menu. We were also given complementary steak tartare and cake at the end. We tried a little bit of everything including bone marrow, filet (a little thin compared to a usual filet), mashed potatoes, Cobb salad, hush puppies with pimento dip (dip could have used more flavor) and the mushrooms. Plus these super cool smoked rye drinks. Overall this place is off to an amazing start and service is some of the best in the area. Will definitely be back! read more

Wow what an experience! We were greeted when we entered and promptly seated at our table. Drinks were great! We had the oysters and pork belly for apps which were outstanding and everyone at the table raved! All of the entrees were fantastic but the recommended dinner of beef Wellington was divine. We concluded the night with the chocolate cake and 20 year tawny port which was entirely fantastic. From the outstanding ambiance of the room filled of Edison bulbs to the fantastic caring waiter, Daniel, we give our experience a five stars!! read more

Absolutely delicious! Great venue and perfect food. Enjoyed appetizers, oysters, filets and several sides. Good beer, wine and drink list. Very busy for Tuesday but excellent service. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Raleigh! I went during restaurant week. The food and service was amazing! I had the wedge salad, petite filet, macaroni and cheese, and Brussels sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were the best that I have ever had. The filet was seasoned perfectly. read more

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Fantastic! Great food, great service, interesting cocktails! Make it a point to visit!

Best steak in Raleigh!! Sat at bar and had great service. Steak was cook perfectly and the mashed potatoes tasted like home. read more

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