Oak Bistro

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   Molly

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful service, beautiful decor, very quiet and well-chosen background music. The first courses were wonderful - - the beat salad and the little squares that were made of potato -- they were really delicious. But the Alaskan char was a little odd..... it didn't taste completely fresh, and the dish was not interesting, just the fish and some ornaments on top. I don't mean to complain, but hope this feedback is helpful. Very nice to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. Hope 2025 brings good things and good customers.
   

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   silvana

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was exceptional, service was too. Made for a memorable dinner!!
   

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   Cynthia

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Service is awful. After I checked in and said the name on the reservation, someone came to our table to ask again under whose name we were seated. Then I got two calls while sitting down and eating from the restaurant itself to ask if we had checked in because they couldn’t see my name on their system. I had to go up to the front desk person to reconfirm both times. And finally because they are absolutely incapable, i got an email from OpenTable asking if I had actually shown up to dine there. I mean come on…how hard is it to just mark me as seated in your system. If you don’t know how to operate these things maybe it’s time to close down your restaurant.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Fort Lauderdale

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and drinks and pleasant/helpful service.
   

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   Steve

   Greater Boston

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have high standards when it comes to rating restaurants. In this economy we want an experience that makes us feel like our discretionary spending was a good choice and appreciated by the restaurant. With so many dining options in Boston and Cambridge there is no reason to patronize substandard establishments. Oak Bistro was a great choice! The food was spectacular from apps to desert. The mains were exceptional and the service was excellent. The portions were more than adequate and the presentation showed the skills of a highly trained chef. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with comfortable seating, the space not overcrowded and a low noise environment. Absolutely a 5 star experience at 4 star prices. Do not hesitate to dine here.
   

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   Laura

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Noelle is the BEST! The octopus appetizer and warm toffee pudding are Can’t Miss, and the wines are excellent and a good value. We are gleefully working our way through the menu.
   

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   mabel

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was outstanding. I highly recommend Oak Bistro.
   

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   MARY-THERESA

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is amazing! Food is incredible! Staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem!!!
   

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   Nina

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, worth it every time. Great friendly staff. Cozy ambience.
   

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    Felicia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    This was our first visit for my boyfriend’s birthday and the service was extremely disappointing and ruined my visit - I won’t go again. It was my boyfriend’s birthday and we had a party of 8 originally. I put that it was my boyfriend’s birthday on the reservation. Two weeks in advance, I sent a message over open table to add two children. No response was provided. I called the day of to confirm if my children could attend and was provided an iffy response making it clear they would squeeze us in. The table ended up being cramped. The server was completely inattentive acting as if we didn’t need good service because she already was receiving 20% tip on the table through the add on fee for a party of 10. We got two orders of spinach dip special and there were only a few pieces of bread included. We had to ask for more. They failed to Clear our plates. We brought in cupcakes and there was a $30 cake cutting fee added to The bill yet she failed to bring plates or forks until I asked. We had to use an old knife. My dinner special was disappointing and the scallops one of our party had were tiny - only 3.
    

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