The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant

I could go on and on about my love for The Oaks. We come here often and it never disappoints! The food selection has something for every taste and each dish is executed to perfection. Love the drink menu as well! I always look forward to my next visit. The Mother's Day Brunch this year was also so special and beautifully decorated.

I made reservations for my wife and I to have dinner for our anniversary at The Oaks. I was recommended by multiple people to go here for dinner, and it did not disappoint! Our server, Dianne was a delight and very personable! She was right there when we needed her and was able to answer all of our questions and suggest some of her favorites, which all turned out delicious! The atmosphere was very calming and inviting and the food was very elevated and robust with flavor! Luckily, my wife and I live five minutes away, so needless to say, we’ll be back for more than just anniversaries!

We used this beautiful restaurant as a venue for my parents 50th anniversary. The setting is so beautiful with the lake. The guests loved being able to walk down to the water at sunset. The service was top notch, they were very patient with the craziness that comes along with any event and we’re super friendly. Liz, our event coordinator was wonderful to deal with. Everyone loved the food, it was delicious. The only tiny constructive criticism I have was that we paid a pretty decent price for a charcuterie board for everyone to share as an appetizer. It was pretty basic, deli sliced cheese and sliced meat. I feel like we could have made our own a lot nicer, with a lot more for the price we paid. However, everything else was fantastic and would highly recommend for an event or dinner!

Anniversary date! We could not have asked for a better evening. Food was flavorful, the setting featured splendid views of gardens and Chippewa Lake. Tonight there was also live music!
We plan to come back!

The Oaks met and exceeded all of our expectations for the bridal shower we had there on 2/4/2024. Alisa was an absolute joy to work alongside and had the space setup and ready to go for day-of decorating. She is an excellent coordinator, and wonderful in communications. The space itself was gorgeous to begin with, so we knew that wouldn't be a problem. The fabric draping from the second floor, the linens, flatware, floors, everything was so spotless, just so impressive all around. We had a delicious brunch of eggs benedict, avocado toast, and french toast, with hash browns and fruit, and everything was just perfect and delicious. Seriously, every egg of the eggs Benny was poached perfectly, way to go Chef! We had two amazing servers for the day of, Anna and Anne, and they were fabulous too, already anticipating our needs before we needed to ask. I would absolutely have another event here, and would love to enjoy and sit lakeside for a meal. Will definitely be back again and again, thank you so much for a beautiful and memorable bridal shower for my sister-in-law! 10/10 you guys nailed it!

Talk about a New Favorite!
First time going. The power went out before we got there... and still The Oaks pulled of a amazing dinner! Patio was beautiful, live music was perfect, the buffet they put on of steaks, salmon, chicken, rice, pastas, breads, vegetables, and much more was spot on.
The view was to die for. The service was great! And the drinks were delicious. Will be back again very soon to try the full menu.

We went there for my birthday last night and it was delicious! I've been to several upscale restaurants where I feel like they just slap a high price tag on mediocre food, but the food here is worth the price. Everything was made with care, the view was wonderful, and the service was great. We will be back!

We went again last night and they had nice outdoor music.

Outstanding food and awesome environment. We love going there. Got to see a wedding outside today! Food is still spectacular!

My husband and I just spent a delightful evening on the patio watching the lake and enjoying some truly amazing food. Our waitress Kelly was outstanding and every course was exceptional. We have been there several times over the years and make the 45 minute trip because we are never disappointed.

Everything about the Oaks is good just make sure you make a reservation and go in the warmer months so you can sit on the patio. Would highly recommend for any special occasion or just to enjoy a great meal in an outdoor setting. The patio and the view are wonderful.

We booked the oaks for our wedding and I’m so glad we did. Not only is this venue gorgeous with amazing food - the staff is out of this world amazing. Leigha was my rock through my wedding planning and I don’t know what I would have done if she wasn’t there to help me. She made all the blips that unexpectedly came up painless and was such a calming presence from booking. I highly recommend this venue!

Great experience! If you have found yourself with a few extra dollars because your budget for nights out went unused for the first part of 2020, why don't you upgrade your date night and go to The Oaks? We went there to celebrate our anniversary and could not be happier! The staff is exceptionally friendly. We were greeted at the door right away and screened for a high temperature, which makes me feel somewhat easier now we are starting to venture out more. The staff all had masks (worn properly) and was very good at not overly handling items. The tables are spread out appropriately on their gorgeous patio. We felt confident that the staff takes the current health emergency seriously and we're comfortable with our dining experience. Haven't had that great of service in a long time. Please make a reservation and check it out, you'll be glad you did!

I’ve only come to The Oaks a few times in my life to date and each and every visit it has been an excellent experience and this time was no exception!

Had a tasty beverage via Peach Tea (Peach Whiskey and Sweet Tea), Lobster Bisque, and the Stuffed Salmon (filled with scallops and crab) w/a Lobster Bisque Sauce.

Add the view from the window that overlooks Chippewa Lake with beautiful sunsets. The restaurant does offer plenty of outdoor patio seating as well. Friendly, attentive staff. An “A+” outing for dinner.

We came for the last night of all you can eat 🦀. My first time here. Beautiful outside view of sunset. Good photo opp area. Dimly lite bar area inside was cozy. Will be back to try other menu items... and see another great sunset!

Our school rented this establishment 's large room for the high school prom. The food was excellent, the staff was amazing. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and we found the building to be in great shape and very clean!

Each time we have been to the Oaks we have enjoyed our experience. Our latest was the Santa Brunch, and the staff did an amazing job. Santa and the photographer were great too… lots of patience and kindness.

This was our first time. Of the three people in our party to enjoy the colossal panko crusted shrimp in the sweet and sour chili sauce it came with green beans and potatoes side salad and an assortment of fresh breads brought to the table that included butter and a small dish of a relish salad. Another member of our group had the t-bone steak t-bone steak was done to perfection. We also shared an appetizer of the calamari with onions and peppers along with a sweet chili sauce. The appetizer was very good I would have preferred to have a little bit more sauce with it though if I were to go back again I would ask for extra. The assortment of breads served at the table included a homemade white loaf and a type of dill bread muffin. Afterwards dessert included a sampling of their chocolate tort that also had a chocolate mousse served with it and a little bit of whipped cream there were big chunks of chocolate in the chocolate tort but it seemed more reminiscent of a frosted chocolate brownie with the chocolate mousse on the side The size of it was more than enough for two people to share at a very reasonable cost. It's always a nice view looking out over the lake. The service was okay I believe they may be experiencing the same problem that a lot of restaurants are right now with not having enough weight staff hired due to covet. But the food was very good and we enjoyed it. This place has a very long history being originally built in the 1870s. Make sure you read the back of the dessert menu which includes a detailed description of the history of the place. It is very interesting.

Haven't been there in a long time we were in the area I thought I'd check it out again it was absolutely fantastic I got the blackened salmon it was right up there with the best salmon I ever had my wife got the twin lobster tails everything was good service was good atmosphere was good highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area

The Oaks has such a beautiful view while you’re dining in amazing food. Our favorite date night spot!

6 of us went to dinner. They plugged in heaters for us so we could eat on the patio for the wonderful lake view. The service and all of our meals were excellent. We had the pork chops, cod, filet and beef ribs. There wasn’t a bad meal to be had!