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    Oakleys Bistro

    4.4 (380 reviews)
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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lemon strawberry crème Brûlée
    Jenny K.

    It's been 15 years since my last review at Oakley's Bistro. What can I say? Oakley's has been on my mind even after I moved back to Chicago. I took my parents here to celebrate my dad's birthday. The service was great, and the food was just as delicious as I remembered. The beauty of Oakley's is that you can't get tired of it since they change their menu seasonally and use fresh ingredients. We started our night with Shrimp Corn Dogs, Deviled Eggs, and the Lobster Waffle. All were so delicious and everyone was trying to get a bite more. We ordered the halibut, salmon, and mushroom paella as the mains. The mushroom paella was soo beautifully presented and it was soo delicious. Both halibut and salmon were a perfect portion and had various flavors in your mouth. Every bite was a little surprise. We, also, got the french onion soup and creme brulee. The French onion soup is not your typical one; it is a little sweeter and less cheese, but still delicious. The creme brulee was the best we've ever had, and it's one of my mom's favorite desserts. If you haven't tried Oakley's yet, you should find a day to enjoy the deliciousness of Chef Oakley.

    Wedge salad
    Karen M.

    The company I work for held a holiday party here. We had such excellent service. Our server was so attentive. The ambiance was very cozy. Our food was amazing. We will definitely be back soon.

    Carrot Cake
    Pat G.

    Did not have reservations so we Were seated at bar. I think I liked that better because I watched Chef do his thing. The food is so eloquenty articulated with just the right additions and garnishes like the beet dish with dried strawberries or the Brussels sprouts with fried lo mein noodles. And the dessert - warm toffee pudding with carrot cake ice cream was out of this world good. The service was over the top even at the bar. Loved our bartender. She was spectacular. Not sure why I haven't been here more. Have been a fan of Chef Oakley for along time. He's also very generous - he supports Second Helpings Corks and Forks. This is an elevated experience but I thought the pricing was justified given the quality, service and deliciousness!

    Shrimp corndogs and deviled eggs
    Devin O.

    Brother Oakley, your vibes are off. Something about this place. When I walk in (been here twice) it just feels weird. Full of olds and in a strip mall might be the root of the weirdness. I came here recently when it was busy. Server was cool. Drinks took a while to arrive but food was pretty quick. Shrimp corndogs and deviled eggs for appetizers which were stellar. I was torn between 4 entree items and was told that the meatloaf was a favorite. Could hardly believe that but I do like meatloaf so gave it a try. I'm used to a looser, greasier meatloaf. This was like two slabs of Spam that had been out of the can a little too long. Not sure what people like about it. Also, it was served with an uncut head (pause) of broccoli which was hardly cooked. Very strange dish but I guess it's popular amongst the previously mentioned olds...? Unfortunately, my wife loves this place so I'm sure I'll be back :/

    Lobster appetizer and bread
    Brett C.

    A great meal and great ambiance. Definitely try the lobster appetizer! We will be back.

    Wild Mushroom "Paella"
    Lisa M.

    Oh wow! The food choices are so unique and delicious! We were looking for interesting food choices and that is why we chose Oakleys Bistro. I made reservations through the site a few hours before we arrived on a Friday night. It looked like almost every table was occupied and there were people really enjoying their company and the atmosphere. This restaurant is located in a better looking strip mall, but the outside and especially the inside give the vibe of fine dining. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable of the food and attentive. Oh the food tasted amazing! We loved the unique flavors of the Frios Gras and Jam.. or the bread dipped in a beef tallow candle! Loved the Indiana pork Schnitzel with the extra special sauce. It definitely gave the vibes of an upscale pork tenderloin that we Hoosiers love! I also enjoyed my mushroom Paella! The depth of flavors were amazing! I want to make this a place I take all my friends!

    The lobster waffle appetizer. So delicious.
    Mariam W.

    Oakleys keeps getting better and better. This is truly a hidden gem on the north side of town. Ambiance is warm and inviting. Food is always well prepared, on the inventive side without being too 'out there' and you leave feeling satisfied. Vegetarians will delight at the many options they always have on the menu. Recently had a phenomenal mushroom paella that was full of a wide variety of vegetables. Heavenly. Don't skip the small plates - always something fun on that menu. Usually we are too full for dessert but when we have dessert here it is also excellent.

    Sujal M.

    Oakley's Bistro offers farm to table and tasting experiences. I went here for a work meeting, and the chef came out and explained each dish. The service was impeccable in that regard. It was nice but not incredibly fancy inside. Inviting, is how I would describe it. Enjoyed all my dishes. The first time Ive had a multiple-course meal like this. Will take my wife here next time.

    Prime Rib "Dumplings"
    Aaron P.

    Oakleys Bistro is a great local chef-forward epicurean dining experience. This is the best restaurant in Nora (north side of Indy, directly south of Carmel) The wait staff is friendly and the vibe is fancy but relaxed. The menu rotates regularly - try the tasting menu if you have time!

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    Vibes are pretty modern and simple (we were seated in the side room, the outside looked like they…read morehad a bit more fun furniture going on) Service felt elevated. Appetizers - pretty yummy WTF roll - 9/10 had dried Wagyu which made it more savory, rice is chewy (in between sushi rice and sticky rice) could be a little less rice; the potato threads were crispy and yum Wagyu Perogi - 7.5/10 was good, but not as meat focused as I was hoping, filling was very soft but I like the pasta dough (had some chew) Entrees were cooked well, I think the flavors were straightforward and not too complex. Chicken Wellington - the pastry dough was as buttery as biscuits. Sauce had dates and the dish was on the sweeter side (I prefer more savory entrees so this was not my taste) My partner ordered this and he loved it Miso Black Cod Fish was done well and not dry. Broth was a bit one dimensional to me. I thought my soba noodles were gonna be the brown ones but they were thicker like ramen white noodles The herbs really captured the pho broth well. I've noticed the effort put into the menu was done really well. I feel like with food fusion, I noticed a lot of things do end up getting misspelled but I noticed the accent and spelling were all correct on the menu. Liz was our server and she was very knowledgeable on the menu also!

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    Tried the Happy hour for the first time today and I truly loved every second of it! The happy hour…read moremenu is good for all of Tuesday and there's some pretty good options on there. My friend and I got the crispy chicken sliders and the Cuban cigars from the menu. We also got the lobster and shrimp dip which was not part of the HH menu but my fave dish from the evening. The drink variety is also great! All around the service was fabulous. We sat at the bar and it seemed like a lot of regulars were coming in which made for a nice ambiance. Pretty casual and it's nice to find a space that gives coastal vibes all around. I would love to return to try their full menu and some other cocktails!

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