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    The Black Oak

    3.8 (140 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    French Martini
    Chris M.

    Have been driving by here so we decided to check it out tonight just for drinks. Comfortable environment and good drinks. Next time we'll eat.

    Danas Chicken
    Kenyata F.

    Good drinks BlackBerry margarita, strawberry margarita, and Caipirinha. The buffalo shrimp were large and delicious with the bleu cheese. The chilli had a kick but was decent. The cod and fries was good but maybe the grease needed changing because the fish was a little dark but overall pretty tasty. The steak sandwich was reported as very tasty. Sweet potato fries were good. My partner had grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and asparagus which she enjoyed. The service was nice as our waitress provided suggestions and was prompt. The ambiance is a classic bar eatery but nicer. I loved all of the affirmations in the restroom.

    Be a girl with a mind, a woman with attitude, and a lady with class
    Shirley P.

    Updating my review: We came here yesterday for brunch, and nearly all of the tables were occupied. That's a pretty good sign that they're doing something right. We each ordered a bottomless mimosa which they serve you in a stemless champagne flute, they cap you at 2 hours, and you can definitely taste the alcohol -- they're not like other places where you get more juice than actual alcohol. I did the steak and eggs, and my partner did the pancakes. Since we arrived at noon, we were given the option for both brunch and lunch menu. So, we decided to do the hangover -- comes with a pizza puff, French fries and cheese curds. We also did an order of nachos with sour cream and guacamole. We had a fun time, and we'll definitely be back for brunch more often.

    Breakfast for two, not bad.
    Jakia D.

    Came in on a Thursday morning, around 10am. Only about 3 tables occupied. We were helped right away with drinks. She went over the lunch special with us. The waitress was good on checking on us and making sure we didn't need anything else. Decor: It's a nice neighborhood bar. It's very open and updated. Don't get discouraged from the outside store front, like we were. There's a bunch of tvs to watch sports. The bar is very nice! I love the concept. Food: Their orange juice is a bit more tangy than sweet. I had the house skillet, it was really good. Their potatoes aren't like hash browns but actual potatoes, it made the skillet unique. The jalapeños are some of the hottest I ever had, very fresh. So beware. I'm glad I stopped here, I would recommend to others and return. They had a lot of specials for each day. Would love to watch a sports game here.

    Farmhouse Burger*
    Lois L.

    If you're looking for a great burger spot in oak lawn this might be it! I had the Farmhouse burger cooked medium rare and it was perfect! So juicy and flavorful and the fries were a great addition. I was also craving some wings and ordered the 12 jumbo crispy chicken wings with half barbecue and half buffalo and they did not skimp. It was actually too much for us and we had enough to take home as leftovers. They offer a lunch option before 3pm for $10 and half off appetizers on Mondays which was a pleasant surprise when I got my bill.

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    Love the nachos. Could not stop eating them as the sauce is a little different but excellent.

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    Went there for breakfast a few times, and it was the worst. It was like I got a Child's portion for $15.00. Haven't been back.

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    The food and the service was outstanding and I saw a couple old friends in there. That was nice to see.

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    Always a great place to hang out with good food to watch a game. And Dana is the best!!

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    Great food, friendly service and flowing drinks. Perfect place to stop with friends or to enjoy the game.

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    Buffalo shrimp are bomb! The staff is amazing, even when they are short staffed they work they butts off to get your food out quick.

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    3.7(351 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Chris, the resident whiskey nerd as he affectionately referred to himself was amazing. Great…read morepersonality, energy and humor. This was my husband and I first whiskey tasting. We decided to grab a bite in the restaurant first. Today's tasting was Irish in celebration of all things having to do with Saint Patrick's Day. I usually indulge in a bit of whiskey or bourbon mixed with a cocktail. NEVER had it straight! I could feel my throat burn and the heat in my chest. I took one sip of each until I realized I had a favorite and that is the one I finished. Teeling. Nice full crowd; good vibes. Two are able to participate in the tasting for FREE with a paid cocktail or bourbon club membership. If you are not a member, you may purchase a ticket until they sell out.

    Not a fan Food was…read moregreat and the service was solid. Our waiter was understanding, quick on his feet, and had a witty sense of humor -- definitely made the experience better. Drinks were strong and absolutely delicious. However, here's why I would not return. There is an automatic 18% gratuity added to everything -- and I truly mean everything. I completely understand an automatic gratuity on food and service. But there was also an 18% gratuity added for taking pictures. He was literally the assigned "picture person." Why is gratuity being added for that? On top of that, we were charged an 18% gratuity on to-go bottles as well. Again... why is gratuity being added to take-out items? It's a nice place with good food and a great staff, but the way the gratuity is applied across the board feels excessive and honestly takes away from the overall experience. I believe in tipping and taking care of people -- always. This just felt a little extreme.

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    3.7(193 reviews)
    2.7 miMorgan Park
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    Happy hour specials
    Established in 2018

    My bestie and I came here for lunch Thursday afternoon, not too many people (but it was also 2pm)…read moreatmosphere was warming, awesome decor, they had football on tv, music was decent, waitress/bartender was AWESOME (shoutout Marisol) she took our order pretty quick, was friendly and welcoming. We got our appetizer, food and drinks quick. Everything was 10/10!!! Highly recommend Americanos . As far as time of day in my opinion according to my schedule that time of day would be best time to go if u want easy going vibe without the hustle and bustle

    Saturday night and the restaurant was less than half full. That should have been our first warning…read more They were out of two of the things we ordered but we were only told after the fact; the waiter wasn't knowledgeable of what was available on the menu. Then they brought half our table's food about 20 minutes before the rest. The worst part was when the waiter was rude to my son. My son, who is 7 years old and has special needs, was getting out of the booth to let his cousin out so he could go to the bathroom and suddenly the waiter came up to drop off the second half of food. I'm not sure why the waiter didn't go to the other side of the table where everyone was sitting rather than the side where three people were getting up, but my son accidentally bumped into the waiter. The waiter rudely said "don't touch me!". I stood up to move my son away from him and then helped the waiter distribute the plates. The waiter said he could do it but that was seemingly not true because not only was he rude but he tried to give us plates of food we already had received 20 minutes earlier. I told him we already had those orders and he was very confused. Really a terrible experience.

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