The friendly, pleasant staff helped to make the very good food even more enjoyable. The old time setting in a lovely country house tailored to car enthusiasts with photos of cars and car people add to the experience. In my three days at VIR I never left the grounds. At the end of each day I enjoyed the comfort of the Oak Tree Tavern, made new friends and then headed off to my room at the Lodge at VIR. read more

You can't beat the convenience, the bar area is great. Pretty good food selection, and overall hard to complain.

Used to be such a good place, but seems like every year, it just disappoints. We come for the biggest spectator event of the year and it's always empty in here. Used to have a good menu with good food, but the past few years have been a buffet or a few a la carte items available. I understand its a way to handle big crowds with a limited staff, it just seems like such a waste. The bar is decent and this year's Sunday buffet was just OK. It was well stocked, but only because it wasn't busy. Fried chicken, beef tips, ham, sweet potatoes, collard greens, potatoes, salads, and desserts. 3 items were offered a la carte: burger, ribeye, and salmon tacos. Tacos were a hit with 1 person in our group, burger and ribeye were meh. There's quite a few good food options in the Danville area now, and this place is so convenient; I just wish they take the time to improve. read more

Offerings too limited Prices too high Hours unpredictable The service depends on who shows up for work The ambiance is great if you can get past the rest We are here Thursday to Sunday. The Tavern was only open Friday evening. read more

Awesome restaurant, great ambiance, very nice looking and the food was really good. My family and I enjoyed this hidden gem in VIrginia International Raceway.... I recommend this place. Even the restroom looks impeccable read more

Oak Tree Tavern - a burger and french fries - New American Near Me - Alton, Virginia

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Very disappointed in the menu at Oak Tree Tavern. There were a few appetizers and salads, 5 sandwich selections and 2 dessert selections. This was a Wednesday night so you would expect it to be a little slower, but I remember the crowds that use to show up for the shrimp and wings specials. No one was on the patio, very few in the bar and only 3 reservations inside the restaurant. The food was good but $52.00 for 2 sandwiches, 1 beer and 1 mixed drink??? (and that doesn't include the tip). Our server was great. I noticed there haven't been any reviews since 2021 and that one was unfavorable. I won't be back unless they improve their menu offerings. read more

After a "hard" day on the track, the Oak Tree Tavern is a great place to relax, unwind, and catch-up with friends. I went here with a large group for the Wednesday Pints and Pounds; one pound of wings or shrimp for $7.00 and $3.00 16 ounce draft beers! The teriyaki wings crackled with each bite and were dripping in a sweet, yet well-balanced sauce. The restaurant was nicely accessorized and the waitresses were prompt, friendly, and helpful. By far, this is one of the best places to eat and drink in Danville. read more

Oak Tree Tavern - The Wednesday Pints and Pounds combine two of life's greatest joys: beer and wings. - New American Near Me - Alton, Virginia

Had a very disappointing dining experience here last night. The low points included a tepid, soggy crab cake wrapped in flaccid bacon. To add insult to injury, this disaster was perched on a few partially rotted bits of mesclun instead of served on the expected bed of greens. We were also terribly disappointed that the kitchen ran out of the usually delicious egg rolls filled with greens. How do you run out of one of your most popular items before 7:30 on a relatively slow Monday? The Calamari appetizer was decent but the sauce pooled on the bottom of the plate rapidly transformed the crisp calamari into a soggy mess. Additionally, service was slow and the courses ill-timed. When the waitperson brought our apps, she announced that the entrees would be out in five minutes. Our prior visits to the Tavern were far superior, and we urge management to, among other things, add a salad or two to the bar/Monday menu. Seriously consider deleting from the menu the crab cake. It is an insult to the genre (and did NOT contain jumbo lump crab despite the description). It was stringy, disgustingly mayonaissey, and seemed to be virtually uncooked. So poor was it that I won't be eating any crab-related item for quite a while. And I was sick from it until the wee hours of the morning. read more

Fantastic food and even better atmosphere. Can't get much better than great food and racing all in the same spot. read more

Oak Tree Tavern - Such a beautifully restored place! - New American Near Me - Alton, Virginia

I've been coming to VIR for almost 10 years and this was my first time at the Oak Tree Tavern. We were early for our reservation (which apparently they don't always take), so my coworkers and myself went to the bar, Connie's Pub, for a beer. Their selection was good and they even had their own signature beers. Two guys ordered a Red Clay IPA, one got a Dam Lager. Myself? I got a what they called the "Tavern Mix", which was half lager and half IPA. You know what? It was awesome! So awesome that I ordered another one once we were seated. We were tempted by many items on the appetizer menu, but resisted (for some reason). For the main course I ordered the 10oz filet cooked medium with french fries instead of a baked potato. Honestly it was fairly undercooked but it was so tender and delicious I didn't even think to say anything. Finally for dessert I had the warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream which was to die for! Our server Emily was very sweet and cordial, kept up with our sense of humor and fulfilled all of our wants and needs to a tee. A great fine dining experience along with a fun casual bar, all reasonably priced. Whatever you're in the mood for, the Oak Tree Tavern is a must when visiting VIR! read more

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The Oak Tree Tavern is located at beautiful Virginia International Raceway in a giant old farm house. This place is great for some beers after a day at the track and Iv met lots of friendly people here, they have good beer, great service and the setting is beautiful. read more

We have visited VIR many times, but this was the first time I had visited the Oak Tree Tavern. First off, the building itself is breathtaking. When you drive up the hill and see it - it's just shocking. You don't expect something like that at the racetrack, so a very pleasant surprise. The view from the restaurant is also beautiful. It's like looking out onto a golf course it is so pristinely manicured. Inside, it is very much still a beautiful plantation home. Tables are all set in the varying rooms, so it makes it very challenging for the wait staff. However, they are friendly & working hard so just be patient & enjoy the ambiance. We all got different entrees and were all pleased. We ended up making it more like a family style meal and all sharing a little bit. We all enjoyed the food and would gladly go back. Note - The sea bass impressed all of us. Also, I got the pecan crusted chicken & was hesitant to share. :) read more

One of the reasons to go to VIR is the iconic Oak Tree tavern. The photos on the wall plus the knowledge that some of the greats of auto racing that have visited here is part of the ambiance. Great selection of beer and yes, the kitchen can have an off night. The majority of times visited have been spot on. One of my favorite appetizers is the Calamari. Fresh and a great spicy dipping sauce. read more

I have been visiting from Kaiserslautern, Germany and a family member invited me to dine in the Oak Tree Tavern. Everything was great. The food delicious and the staff very nice. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

Get there Quick !!! shes closing down on Sunday night for good!! so long my friend it was a slice

VIR is a beautiful track and the Oak Tree Tavern is wonderful also. Good food. Worth a visit!

Food not great. Even bad at times. Helpful and friendly staff and venue is beautiful but the kitchen is epic fail. Will look for alternatives outside of VIR next trip. read more

Went here twice after 2x track days in early October. I won't bash the service since we were with a large group of people that wanted separate checks but the only thing I'll comment on is our server said "OK" after everything ordered in a monotone. Other then that they had some cool items like gator bites, and the calamari was awesome. I had for both nights though the full rack of ribs. Fall off the bone tender. For the price you can't really beat it. I'll be back for the track days, and also the ribs. read more

The restaurant has come a long way. The chef creates specials for the guest every weekend. They also have the Wednesday night pints and pounds special. A lb of wings $7 lb shirmp $7 and $3 craft draft beer from 5-8pm every week! Great for guest coming in from out of town and the local crowd! read more

Been coming to the Oak Tree Tavern for many years -- have always looked forward to the next visit. This time (two dinners in a row), however, the menu seemed far more casual than in the past and the food a full step below the normal level of excellence. read more

Unbelievably slow. Gotta give it to them, consistent. Never been here in my 13+ years, coming to VIR.

One of the reasons I go to Oak Tree is because of the fantastic food. I have followed Chef Consuelo for many years and her and her staff never disappoint in that department. Her menu options are always appealing to the masses and I feel comfortable taking anyone out there from out of town that has a discerning palate because I know her and her menu will always be accommodating. Unfortunately the gentleman who runs the actual dining room does not operate on the same premise. We arrived for our meal and the tavern was fairly busy. When we called in prior to us leaving Danville there was no answer at the restaurant. I knew that they were opened because I had checked and double checked the website. We left on our journey despite no one answering with pure excitement to see what Chef Consuelo had in store for us tonight. No one was at the door to greet us. We waited patiently for 10 minutes when we were finally approached by a man and in a very snippy voice he asked..."How can I help you all this evening?" I explained that we were there for dinner and that we had tried to call prior but there was no answer. He snapped at me and told me that the phone had not rang all afternoon and I must have dialed the wrong number. Mind you this man came from the back, he was sweaty, flustered and smelled of cigarette smoke. I asked to speak to the manager. He told me he was the manager, I must tell you at this point I was just shocked. I am certain that the owners of this fine establishment would like to know how their guests are being treated. I have never been so embarrassed in my life. I will not be returning to Oak Tree which breaks my heart because Consuelo is such a treasure to our community. All I can hope is either they get rid of him or she moves back in town where we can enjoy her cuisine. I believe his name was Duane or Dave. Diners beware he is not very nice or accommodating. read more