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Oak Steakhouse
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
36 reviews for Oak Steakhouse
Review Highlights
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"My boyfriend and I shared a fabulous foie gras appetizer." In 3 reviews -
"For a special occasion this is a great place to go." In 3 reviews -
"Mmmmmm best steaks that melt into your mouth." In 6 reviews
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36 reviews in English
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Review from Karen M.
New Lenox, IL
3/30/2012
Ruth who??
In our home town of Chicago, Ruth's Chris is considered the top-rated steakhouse, but this place blew them away.
We were re-visiting Charleston after a 25-year absence, and tried Oak after the wait proved to be too long at the brew pub we tried first.
I'm glad we did. The atmosphere was much quieter and low-key, the building is very elegant (a restored 150-year-old bank building with lots of wood, arched windows, and high ceilings), the service was impeccable, and the food was to die for.
I wasn't too hungry and had become surfeited on seafood during our visit to Charleston, so I just ordered the Oak C.A.B. (Certified Angus Beef) tenderloin salad, with seared beef tips, shaved red onions, blistered tomatoes, pine nuts, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing over mixed greens.
Usually there's not much you can say about a salad, but this was without a doubt the best salad I've ever had. I almost wanted to lick the plate clean! The quality of the steak was what made it. My husband had the center-cut 8-ounce filet mignon, and also pronounced it the best steak he'd ever had. The wine list was pretty extensive; we both had a glass of the 2008 Steele pinot noir. We had just enough room left to split the Oak Steakhouse chocolate cake and some Taylor Fladgate 20-year tawny port.
The only negative point was a wobbly table, which our server promised to have looked at as soon as we left (we didn't want to interrupt our meal to have it fixed sooner).
What a find! We'll definitely be back the next time we visit Charleston! -
Review from Ellen O.
New York, NY
1/13/2012
I had a great steak (ribeye) dinner at Oak Steakhouse 2 weeks ago when I was in Charleston. Even though I had specifically requested med-rare, the steak which was being shared with my sister and came sliced, was deliverred to the table a nice shade of "blue". When we called over our server to ask for it to be more cooked, the platter was taken away and returned a few minutes later a beautiful red. The ribeye had wonderful flavor (didn't need any sauce) and was very tender. We also order the lobster "mac n cheese" which didn't have any macaroni, but had orzo rice. A good quantity of lobster meat, that was very tasty. My sister ordered a slice of the carrot layer cake that had a cinnamon cream cheese icing that was delicious. The cake itself was very moist.
I took a star away from the restaurant because the hostess tried to seat us on their third floor back area where no one else was seated and looked very cramped. I hate it when restaurants think that it's okay to seat 2 women at the worst table. I refused the table and was shown to a better (more lively) table on their mezzanine level. Service was very attentive. Will probably return and specify when I make a reservation that I wish to be seated on their third floor (front area). -
Review from Rick B.
Huntersville, NC
5/21/2012 Seated via OpenTable
My wife and I visited charleston for our 10th wedding anniversary. We ate here on a recommendation from a friend of ours. We loved the food and the service was great. Couldn't go 5 stars due to cost, but I definitely knew the cost in advance.
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Review from Lisa M.
3/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had dinner at the Oak Steakhouse, staff was friendly. Valet parking a plus, no charge, tips excepted. Nice young men at the valet. We sat on the third floor which is great if you are not people watchers. I would had rather been on the second floor near the railing, which I think would be the best place to sit. The first floor is very loud but nice. The bar is as you walk in the first floor, and there is window seating which would be a good place to sit. I had the special 60 aged ribeye, which is very good, along with the brussels sprouts with added bacon. Those were great, I would order them again. The mac and cheese has a lot to be desired, would not order it again. I gave it a 4 star with the benefit of a doubt, but in Charleston Compassion to what I have had, it should probably be a 3 star for food and a 4 star for classy.
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Review from Mattie C.
4/27/2011
Went here twice with the family and some family friends, and both times were very delicious. Our group was seated at the very back of the restaurant on the first floor, right by the kitchen. Apparently dad had requested that we sit here, and it was very interesting seeing the cooks bustling around the kitchen and the lead chef even came up to our table to talk to us. I do not know what the ambiance is like in the rest of the restaurant, but it was pretty cool being back there.
Everyone at the table loved their steaks both times I was there. I am more of a seafood person than a steak person so I got fish the first time, and the second time I got a mushroom risotto dish. I know it is probably lame to get risotto at a nice steak restaurant but boy, was it delicious. The mushrooms are great adn the risotto was nice, creamy deliciousness. Highly recommend it if you can resist the temptation of getting a big juicy steak.
Good wine, good food, and expensive, though that is to be expected. For a special occasion this is a great place to go. -
Review from Susie G.
Mt Pleasant, SC
12/2/2010 4 photos
Charleston Restaurant Week continues. We decided to try Oak Steakhouse for one of our 3 for $30.00 venues. I don't eat steak, so the chances of us getting to this restaurant have been slim, but my husband does and it seemed like we could kill two birds with one stone. Plus, the restaurant seems to be renown within Charleston.
Oak's online menu for Charleston Restaurant Week was deceiving. I thought it might be a typo, which it is, as only three entrees are listed as your options, and nothing else. We still decided to give it a try.
During the day I took a peek at their regular dinner menu. I was not surprised that their prices went from $20 - $50 an entrée. Side dishes hover around $8.00; again, not surprising. Having just moved down to the Lowcountry from Boston, there is an "Oak Room" in Massachusetts with similar offerings, masculine, "woody" decor, high end service and food. But much to my surprise this steakhouse offered veal saltimbocca, my absolute favorite dish. I couldn't stop thinking about it all day.
Upon our arrival we had someone there to open the door for us and usher us into the restaurant - very nice. We were seated immediately. The restaurant has three levels, and is somewhat narrow in size. I was surprised how small it actually was. We were seated on the second floor, and not at a small two-top table which is one of my pet peeves, but at a spacious table that was very comfortable.
Our waiter, Justin and his assistant, Gerard, were terrific right from the start. They were attentive, pleasant, and yet not invasive. I was pleased that the restaurant is more casually elegant than stuffy.
Even though we came with the premise of ordering from the 3 for $30.00 menu, the Saltimbocca lured me in. I also order a beet and local goat cheese salad to start. My husband ordered from the Restaurant Week menu and decided upon the potato leek soup, Tuscan rubbed filet and bananas foster bread pudding.
Our first course arrived quickly and it was fabulous. My salad had multicolored, very thinly sliced beets, golden raisins, candied pecans and an ample serving of goat cheese, topped with a very light dressing. I wanted to finish the entire thing, but stopped midway through to leave room for my entrée. The potato leek soup was seasoned very lightly and was also very, very good.
Justin and Gerard checked in on us from time to time, but again remained at a distance, which was nice.
Our entrees arrived... The Tuscan Rubbed Filet was about a 7 oz cut of meat cooked perfectly and sitting atop a mixture of hash browned potatoes and lima beans - an interesting and flavorful combination. My thought-about-all-day Saltimbocca was an abysmal disappointment. At first glance I thought it was overcooked and I was correct. It was served with a piping hot dish of spaghetti with marinara sauce, which was actually quite good. Gerard asked if there was anything that I needed and I asked him if he had any crushed red pepper. He responded, "I don't think we have any, but I will find some!" And he did.
It is unlike me not to send something back to the kitchen that is not made correctly, but for some reason, I just didn't want to break up the pace of our meal. I had my husband taste it and he said it was just "ok" and that maybe I should put some of the sauce on it that rested on the plate - still no help. At the same time what appeared to be the manager walked by and decided that turning up Stevie Ray Vaughn in the speaker directly above our table was something that needed to be done. This was a big turnoff as was his impersonal stop by the table on the way down the stairs to see if "Justin was taking care of us". It seemed like a manager drive by more than genuine concern and it did not fit with the service we had been receiving.
On a positive note, I ordered a glass of the Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot with dinner which was pricey, but worth the indulgence. The Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, although not something I would order was thoroughly enjoyed by my husband.
So my lesson learned is that if you go to a "steak place" you should order steak.
I must take time to mention again the over the top service that we received. In all of the years that we've visited Charleston, and now since we've moved here, we have never had the level of service that we had this evening and it should be commended.
But, we went there for the reputation of the food and it was way off the mark. I cannot say that we will be back anytime soon. -
Review from Madeline C.
Atlanta, GA
12/22/2010
Would give 4.5 stars if I could.
Went here for "Christmas" dinner because my parents just relocated to Charleston from Atlanta and my brother and I were in to help unpack. And needless to say that the kitchen is not unpacked enough to make a Christmas dinner.
The host staff was a little on the awkward side, don't know what that was about. We sat on the third floor which was intimate and quite, with beautiful chandeliers. Perfect atmosphere for an upscale steakhouse.
Our waitress was very nice, recommended some nice cocktails for my indecisive mom and was helpful in choosing our entrées later on.
Mom tried the Italian 75 (I believe) which is sort of like a martini but with Prosecco. Very, very good. I wish that I had gotten one as well. We had a bottle of Cabernet for the table. I don't remember the name of it, although it was delicious.
They brought a basket of bread and some butter out to start. Nothing spectacular, some French bread and onion-y rolls with sweetish butter.
For an appetizer, we shared the scallops and the Foie Gras. They were small servings, but left us plenty satisfied as they were both very rich, perfectly prepared, and a good compliment to the very large entrées to come. The Foie Gras came with a sweet potato French bread, which was very good, especially on a mildly cold December evening.
On to the entrées. My father ordered the Cajun Blackened Prime New York Strip. It was served with some sautéed onions and a crayfish on top. He said that the crayfish was kind of cold (I'm pretty sure that it was meant to be just a garnish) but the steak was fantastic.
My brother had the Bone-In Rib Eye because "all 24 ounces were calling [his] name". This thing was HUGE. I don't know how he could possibly have eaten the entire thing, but he said that it was too good to eat.
Mom ate the petite Filet Mignon with the Béarnaise sauce. The Filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned, which made up for the Béarnaise, which was just okay.
I ordered the rack of lamb because I am predictable and it is my favorite. It was the only entrée that actually came with sides and was served with some whipped mashed potatoes and pole green beans, as well as an unidentified sauce. The sauce tasted like some kind of glaze (lamb, perhaps?) with currants. It was perfect. I absolutely love love love LOVE lamb. It's my favorite dish, especially when cooked right. So perfect. The mashed potatoes were smooth and velvety and seasoned well, and the green beans were hot but crisp with a yummy buttery sauce.
As a table we ordered three additional sides (they're served "family style" which is why they're about $8 each) of roasted mushrooms (which I had none of because I don't care for mushrooms), green beans, and French fried onions. The onions were so good. Think fancy onion rings. The family loved the roasted mushrooms, and as I said earlier, the green beans were fantastic.
We ordered dessert (which we NEVER do) because it was our Christmas dinner. We had the crème brûlée and the carrot fig cake. Carrot fig cake was good. Crème brûlée was fantastic. The sugar on top was perfectly caramelized and the custard was creamy and flavorful, just as a crème brûlée should be.
I would definitely recommended that you try this restaurant, provided that you are some kind of carnivore. -
Review from Annie R.
9/22/2010
I have mixed feelings about this place especially since their head chef Brett just left the restaurant. The food is always fine, they have an amazing burger and decent cuts of meat. However it is a bit pricey for what it is, grill 225 in Charleston has better steak, again expensive but if you are just going on quality/taste with an unlimited budget that is a better bet.
I love the ambiance in this place, its lively and somewhat easy going, which I can appreciate in a more expensive restaurant. I ate here last night and I'm just never wow'd by anything, but its always a good safe bet.
We will see what happens with the menu with a new head chef.... -
Review from C R.
Charlotte, NC
11/22/2011
I've only been one time but loved it. I had a very good filet (cooked perfectly) done Pittsburgh style. I usually don't like anything Pittsburgh style but this was worth it!
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Review from Sophie C.
Charleston, SC
8/31/2011
I had THE BEST birthday here back in June! The best service, food was DELISH, and the dining area was romantic--quiet, beautiful and comfortable. Compared to Halls (where we celebrated my bf's birthday), The Oak wins HANDS DOWN! Many people try to decide between the two for special celebrations, and I have to tell you my experience at Halls was a one star and the Oak was just fabulous. We are definitely coming back again...customer service made certain that we would! :-)
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Review from Jasmine B.
Charleston, SC
Updated - 2/9/2011
I just had the best meal I've had in Charleston at Oak on Monday night. We ate the steak tartar and the clams casino and the oysters rock..AMAZING. We paired it with a wonderful bottle of Falia Pinot which also complimented the bone in Ribeye I always get...pittsburg medium.
They are doing a brussles prouts side that blew my mind. So much better than the boiled disgusting things my mom used to make! (Sorry Mom) I now love brussle sprouts!
The Chocolate cake never dissapoints, and I left there in a food coma..thats the only downside. It was straight to bed! Congrats to the Chefs!! And the waitstaff did a wonderful job as well, thank you all!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/22/2010
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Review from laura g.
Charleston, SC
5/31/2011
I love the first class service at Oak from the time we entered we were greeted as if they had been expecting us. The server knew we were there to celebrate our anniversary she brought us a special appetizer to get us started. The food at every point was a delicious explosion of flavor from scallops to the melt in your mouth filet not to mention the best creme brulee ever! I came up behind the gentlemen who were ready to serve our table and they were quietly discussing which steak went to which patron, nice touch. I was most impressed by the pleasant staff and the way they communicated with one another. It feels great to have the staff know your name with congratulations throughout the evening from different staff members.
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Review from Roger S.
Sunset Beach, NC
3/25/2009
Steak was quite good. Sides were not. Expensive.
Unfortunately I discovered this is a favorite place of locals. Translation: loud, noisey bar scene. Perhaps if we had dined upstairs, the atmosphere would have been fine. If you are seated downstairs where the bar is, your ears will be ringing by the time you leave. We also were seated at the "chef's table" which is right in front of the cooks. Their mouths were filthy - not something you should expose your patrons to. -
Review from clint w.
10/10/2007
Very upscale and a special place to eat. Staff and service was simply outstanding. Great steakhouse is a historic type setting.
We were led upstairs and had some great cuts of beef. Wonderful meal. I would have loved to have had a bottle of wine but it was late and I was still jetlagged. I think I would have enjoyed the experience even more, but I was really hitting the wall.
It is very pricey, but like I said, this is fine dining. I would have expected no less.
And, I wouldn't hesitate to come here again the next time I'm in Charleston. -
Review from E N.
Manhattan, NY
8/7/2011
Our server, Vanda, made this dining experience wonderful! She recommended our wine and was delighted when we loved it because she has written the wine list. Also she made a macchiato at my request and it was delicious! The caesar salad was super salty, not great. The burger with truffle fries was a massive mound of goodness! The petite filet and grouper were greatly enjoyed. The 6-layer chocolate cake to finish the meal was perfect to share with the four of us, because we were all so full! Great experience!!
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Review from Susan S.
Greenville, SC
12/8/2006
OAK is fabulous! It is a New York Italian style steakhouse situated in a 1850's three-story historic building off Broad Street. The ambiance is... well, "old Charleston" meshed with New York. "Powerful and Elegant". Very Upscale. Be forewarned... it's very pricey- $$$$$.
Chef Brett McKee has done a wonderful job! On every occasion I have been there, he has personally stopped by the table to give recommendations or to make sure that everything is "up to par". A very nice touch that I wish more restaurants with would pay attention to.
I've been to OAK many times- from dinner and drinks with a date, a few private parties, and some nice dinners out with "the girls"- each time the wine was great, the food was "to die for", and the service was quick, attentive (but not in that annoying overbearing way) & knowledgeable. Everything is a La Carte. My recommendations: Start with the Tuna Tartare as an appetizer; for the main course the NY Strip, pittsburged rare, with the Foie Gras Truffle Butter sauce and Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce as the side. Wine: the Turley "Dusi Vineyard," Paso Robles '03 is wonderful!!
They used to have Salsa dancing on Friday nights- I wish they would bring that back!!! I go to dance clubs about once a quarter (getting groped by strange drunk men isn't really my thing, but dancing is...) OAK provided a step away from that... in the right direction. Last I checked (which was months ago) they had done away with it and had no plans to bring it back. :( They also had a great One Year Anniversary party in January '06. Maybe they'll have a Two Year party next year!! -
Review from Cappy P.
Charleston, SC
7/12/2011
Definitely a nice night out and good experience. The casualness of kids in shorts and people with shopping bags is a little off-putting for the upscale prices. Also, the waitstaff was helpful, but should have asked if we wanted our check instead of us waiting 30 minutes to flag him down. I know it is more "european" to wait to be asked for the check, but at least make yourself available so we have the opportunity!
Overall, great food! -
Review from Chervianne Z.
Wayzata, MN
1/5/2007
For all the great food I had in Charleston, this is the only steak house that I have tried. I visit Charleston several times a year and prefer finding good low country fare, but when the group wants steak, steak it is.
Given that this is a high-end steakhouse, the menu is what you would expect to see. The food quality is top notch (try the iceberg wedge with the bacon that explodes in your mouth!) and the ambiance retains the historical charm of the building and Charleston. One nice advantage of the building are the levels it offers. If you want more privacy ask to be seated upstairs. -
Review from dan m.
Wando, SC
8/30/2008
Oak has a very nice atmosphere and a very friendly staff.
We started with the baked potato soup (delicious!) and the calamari with biscotti. While I enjoyed the calamari, I kept getting the slight aroma and taste of olive oil that had reached the smoky point while cooking. It detracted from the otherwise delicious dish.
My date had the NY Strip with the Pittsburgh 'cooking style', cooked to temp on the grill, brushed with sugar, and sauted in a pan. This gave it a very pleasant taste explosion with every bite.
Sides? Why bother. The ho-hum baked potato was ~$12. My side of french fried onions was ~7.50 and was a little limp pile of sauted ring onions.
I had the 7 oz filet done med rare. I really enjoyed this, but it was smaller than I expected.
Tiramisu finished us off; well done and presented extremely well.
I expected so much more. Oh well. -
Review from Glenn H.
Yorba Linda, CA
11/9/2010
Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere! Arrived thinking steaks and was persuaded by the description of the house speciality burger. OMG! Can't wait to go back!
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Review from Mary D.
Dallas, TX
4/23/2010
This is an absolutely fabulous restaurant! I was at the Oak Steakhouse several years ago for a private business dinner and thought it was great. While in Charleston for a weekend I thought I would try it again. Everything about the meal and the service was wonderful.
We got a great recommendation from the waiter on some wine and chose the Coppola Pinot Noir. It was as good as the waiter indicated. My boyfriend and I shared a fabulous foie gras appetizer. For dinner, I opted for ribeye "Pittsburgh style", a steak grilled to perfection with a sugar seared outside and a topping of grilled foie gras. It was out of this world. We had a chocolate dessert that was to die for.
This is a great place for a fabulous dinner. It is on the pricey side but definitely worth it. -
Review from Sharon B.
Denver, CO
5/15/2011
Yum!
Great ambiance, wine list and excellent prime steaks.
I would not hesitate to return on our next trip to Charleston. -
Review from Debra S.
Lexington, SC
8/28/2010
Mmmmmm best steaks that melt into your mouth.
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Review from Joel C.
Mt Pleasant, SC
12/28/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Oak is one of those places that is good if someone else is paying. I do think that the food is good but $40+ for a steak is kinda steep. The steaks are usually good although I think they were better when Brett McKee was the chef.
I have a slight aversion to expensive steak houses since I think you can generally cook the same thing at home for a fraction of the price. The difference between Oak and major chain places is mostly the quality of the meat. However, you can buy quality meat at a nice butcher shop or Whole Foods and basically get the same steak.
Edit: I think it should be known that the manager actually contacted me about my review. I upped my star rating just because of the level of customer service that shows. More places should care what the customer thinks. Major kudos to the management for checking Yelp and actually caring what real customers think. -
Review from Jack B.
Mount Pleasant, SC
11/7/2008
Seriously?
You people who have reviewed this with more than a star--do you have tastebuds? Have you been to an actual restaurant?
The insanity starts with the "Chef" advertising his "wet aged meat".......woah, hold on there partner. Meat is delivered to restaurants in cryovac bags, basically heavy duty baggies which lock in some nasty blood and other juices straight from the slaughterhouse. Open one up and breath deeply........puke! Stinks like poop.
So this guy TOUTS the aging, aka rotting of meat inside the plastic. Yes, makes a lot of sense, no?
I suppose he is countering (nonsensically) what is the preferred manner of aging beef--dry air circulated with a fan for several weeks at controlled temperatures. Super good stuff, go to Gallaghers in NY or any other actual steakhouse. Or, even whole foods in many of their stores have special units to dry age beef-------BECAUSE IT IS SO MUCH BETTER. I'll spare you the chemistry of the whole deal.
Okay, so that out of the way, I went with six people, one mom one dad one date blah blah blah. We were seated for more thatn 15 mintues before a drink order was taken. Wrong crowd for that shit. 33 minutes to first drink--yes, i set the dial on my dive watch because I just saw this train wreck coming. Good thing we had pre-cocktailed, or I would have killed someone.
They tried serving us the entrees from the next table, that didn't work out so well, then they couldn't for love or money put a correct plate in front of a correct person, food was wrong, late, cooked incorrectly beyond belief. But we didn't say a word, just prayed for the end.
And pricey.
Highly reccomended---- or, you could just light candles with several hundred dollar bills and stay home for the night and enjoy some pizza delivery. -
Review from Harvey C.
Los Angeles, CA
4/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
The 36 ounce ribeye was awesome. Very tender and juicy. Our waiter was great. He will always come back every 10-15 mins to check up on us and see if we need anything. Very nice atmosphere. Would eat there again.
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Review from Dano M.
Mount Pleasant, SC
11/27/2010
Oak has gone downhill in the past few months...I don't know what they are doing accepting product that shouldn't be served...USDA PRIME, maybe, but not the best...And I know...Really needs to get their act together...I think they are going for profit only, and not for the sizzle..
Sides are vvery good, but...my NY wasn't worth the cost...It was maybe the worst PRIME steak I've ever had....If it was PRIME grade...Jury out on that one... -
Review from Angel A.
Charleston, SC
1/19/2011
Oak Steakhouse is a great dining experience. The quality of food from the smallest of ingredients to the biggest steak is fresh and local as possible. Ask any server and you'll get a terrific run-down of local farmers and fisherman. The steaks are perfectly aged and the best I've ever had. This kind of quality will cost you no matter where you buy it. Their prices are on par with other steakhouses of it's kind.
Chef Jeremiah Bacon is wonderful! The changes he has brought are very good. The employees genuinely care that you enjoy your meal and work very hard to customize your experience.
If you've never dined at Oak, or haven't been for awhile, you MUST give them a visit!
We had their Restaurant Week menu and it was all excellent! Well done Oak! -
Review from Chad R.
Charleston, SC
1/7/2011
Dined at Oak the other night. So much fun and such awesome food. Service was top notch and the new Chef there has really dialed in the quality of the food. Server stated that there is a new focus on the "Farm to table" concept and it really shows in the freshness and taste of the food. Highly recommend giving it a shot.
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Review from C T.
Mount Pleasant, SC
8/27/2009
Liked the laid back feel downstairs(at the bar) while waiting for our room upstairs. Food was ok. We all got various cuts of steak which were subpar compared to other "chain" steakhouses. Ruths Chris and Mortons of Chicago are better pieces of meat. The sides at Oak were generous but they were the typical al a carte sides you get at the aforementioned places. Wine list was suffice. The staff was very warm but I probably won't go back. Again, it was ok just not great.
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Review from brian b.
North Charleston, SC
1/15/2010
So went to Oak the other nite with my wife, first time for both of us. It's restaurant week here in Charleston and so of course it was busy, didn't think they would have been slammed like they were , it was a Tuesday after all.
To start I had Brett's meatballs- and ok I get it I see why everyone in this town goes nuts over his meatballs, they are good, I love the idea of melted mozz over top of them.Only in Charleston can he get away with the meatballs, like I said they are good but not tons of flavor and really nobody in this town does Italian, so you cant compare, only to say mine are better.. My wife started off with Butternut Squash soup, it was really good she loved it, I thought it was a little to sweet. Maybe cut back on the brown sugar when roasted the squash
main course~ I had their short ribs.. they were ok, nothing special, I would not go back for them. It was served with a sage and Asiago Pollen ta, which was good , creamy like what you want,except I didn't taste nor did I see any sage. The veg was a roasted Shallot , from the pan the ribs were roasted in~~whatever
My wife had the Penne a la Vodka, which had a nice spicy tomato sauce, she liked it. I tried it and it was pretty friggen good, for Charleston.. When it comes to Italian food I am picky because I am Italian and I was born and raised in New Jersey so please take that into account.
dessert ~~ I had the bread pudding which was dry as hell, I guess they serve it with a scoop of ice cream on top for the reason hoping the ice cream will melt down in so as to add some moisture, but that wasn't the case .Then when I reached the bottom all I could taste was liquor ,I think they drop a shot of rum in the bottom also to add moisture but it just didn't work... way to much... My wife had the mousse which is hard to mess up and mousse is mousse, their is nothing special about it, not even the martini glass it was served in, whatever... Over all I would go back but not for anything we had eaten.
service~~ we didn't make a reservation , again thinking it was a Tuesday and a little cold that it wouldn't be that busy, but we were wrong, we were told when we walked in we would have to sit at the bar because their books were filled with reservations, which would have been OK with but once the female bartender realized I wasn't a single guy and I wasn't going to be starring at her breast which were falling out this ridiculous.. I mean for being an upscale restaurant how the hell did the FOH manager allow her to wear that shirt, if you can even call it a shirt... I don't know what it was but I guess she needs the attention, because she surely made sure the 3 guy sitting on the other side of us got anything they wanted when they wanted it, while we sat wondering when she was gunna take our order... -
Review from Cindi O.
Fort Mill, SC
10/13/2010
I was impressed with Oak the second I walked in the door. The hostess was super friendly, the bar made amazing mojitos, and our server was fantastic. The steak was one of the best I've ever had - they even gave us free champagne for being there for a special occasion. I'll definitely be back.
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Review from Deb B.
5/30/2010
The place is gorgeous. The staff made us feel like movie stars and the food was outstanding. Four of us went to blow out a friends retirement. We had a blast and had fun for hours. Between all of us, we ordered just about everything on the menu. The lobster mac and cheese is a must try. The steaks were fantastic and the wine selection is very nice. If you have a special occasion or entertaining, Oak will not disappoint!
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Review from John D.
9/29/2009
Went there with a party of ten people. We were seated on time, and our server was fantastic. Every one of our orders were correct, and the quality of the food was great. I had the 32oz ribeye, and it was cooked to perfection at medium (remember that ribeyes need to be cooked a bit longer). The sides were great, and the wine selection was adequate. We ended up spending about $125/person, but it was well worth it and I would do it again happily. This is one of the few places that I've eaten that made steak better than I make myself (I'm a bit of a steak/grill nerd).
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Review from Gus K.
Mt Pleasant, SC
9/28/2010
Everything was great except the steak, which was very average. Could be because it was Restaurant Week, but that is no excuse. Would try again, but if it was the same, I wouldn't return.
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Review from David J.
Moncks Corner, SC
11/26/2009 2 Check-ins Here
Best steak I've ever had in my life. Melts in your mouth. Wonderful sides big enough to share. Laid back but elegant atmosphere. Valet parking is very convenient when eating downtown. Have eaten there on multiple occasions and had equally wonderful experiences. Definitely a splurge but the steak is worth it.
