Oak Long Bar + Kitchen

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138 Saint James Ave (at Dartmouth Street)
Boston, MA 02116

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(617) 585-7222
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Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
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Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - Boston, MA
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Had the pleasure of being served my Maryanne - what a sweetheart!!! She provided top notch service with a giant smile!\r \r Food and drinks were stellar as well. I would highly...

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The picture for this restaurant as well as the reviews (mentioning buffet or lunch) are not the Oak Room, but refer to the Oak Bar area which sits in front of the Oak Room Restaur...

Great food, atmostphere 6/8/2007

I made reservations at the Oak Room for Valentine's Day. I called the restaurant the afternoon of our dinner to make sure it would be ok to wear jeans. The man I spoke to said it was fine as long as I called ahead before and said he would leave a message for the manager. Upon arrival, we were seated quickly when the manager came to our table to inform me that I could not wear jeans. I explained to him that someone was supposed to leave him a note and said it was fine. He brought me to the lobby where they actually had a pair of khaki's in my size waiting for me. It was slightly insulting but at the same time very generous. After that was over, I ordered the surf and turf(filet with a lobster tail) which was incredible. The filet was the highest quality beef I had ever had. Deserts were great(and on the house because of the mishap) and the decor and ambience is definitely something that one should experience. Extremely impressive!! Pros: Service, Ambience, Food....they truly cater to each individual table Cons: most expensive meal i've ever had....but still worth it more
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Great food, atmostphere 6/8/2007

I made reservations at the Oak Room for Valentine's Day. I called the restaurant the afternoon of our dinner to make sure it would be ok to wear jeans. The man I spoke to said it was fine as long as I called ahead before and said he would leave a message for the manager. Upon arrival, we were seated quickly when the manager came to our table to inform me that I could not wear jeans. I explained to him that someone was supposed to leave him a note and said it was fine. He brought me to the lobby where they actually had a pair of khaki's in my size waiting for me. It was slightly insulting but at the same time very generous. After that was over, I ordered the surf and turf(filet with a lobster tail) which was incredible. The filet was the highest quality beef I had ever had. Deserts were great(and on the house because of the mishap) and the decor and ambience is definitely something that one should experience. Extremely impressive!! Pros: Service, Ambience, Food....they truly cater to each individual table Cons: most expensive meal i've ever had....but still worth it more
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great food, great service, great decor! 4/23/2007

My boyfriend and I went to the Oak Room yesterday for Brunch and had a wonderful experience. The waiter's recommendations were excellent: you have to try the crab cakes! lobster roll and oak room benedict were also great. Waiter Kenny was awesome, made us feel welcome and (like other reviews have said) like royalty! It is obviously a little pricey, but definitely worth it. Great variety of brunch items and you really get a lot of food. Brunch special was a great deal, included an app, entree, and dessert for $29!! Pros: great steak & lobster, beautiful room Cons: pricey, but brunch was a good deal more
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great food, great service, great decor! 4/23/2007

My boyfriend and I went to the Oak Room yesterday for Brunch and had a wonderful experience. The waiter's recommendations were excellent: you have to try the crab cakes! lobster roll and oak room benedict were also great. Waiter Kenny was awesome, made us feel welcome and (like other reviews have said) like royalty! It is obviously a little pricey, but definitely worth it. Great variety of brunch items and you really get a lot of food. Brunch special was a great deal, included an app, entree, and dessert for $29!! Pros: great steak & lobster, beautiful room Cons: pricey, but brunch was a good deal more
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Great cut of meat, but... 11/9/2006

Went for a birthday meal, the mood was perfect, and the table was great. Shrimp cocktail was outstanding, with huge shrimp that made me fear I wouldn't be hungry for the main course. As some other reviews have warned, the sides left something to be desired. The potatoes au gratin were bland, but benefited from generous salt and pepper; the asparagus lacked flavor, and no amount of seasoning could redeem them. The steaks were excellent, except that both my wife's and mine were overdone. We ate them anyway, they were that good, and because we didn't want to wait for new steaks. The manager was very apologetic, and comped us each a glass of champagne with desert. Overall, the service and the mood of the place made up for the mediocre sides and the overcooking. I might suggest consulting your waiter about whether or not the kitchen tends to overcook the meat, and maybe then order a doneness slightly more rare than you would normally prefer. Pros: Service and atmosphere. Great cuts of steak. And giant shrimp. Cons: Bland sides. more
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Great cut of meat, but... 11/9/2006

Went for a birthday meal, the mood was perfect, and the table was great. Shrimp cocktail was outstanding, with huge shrimp that made me fear I wouldn't be hungry for the main course. As some other reviews have warned, the sides left something to be desired. The potatoes au gratin were bland, but benefited from generous salt and pepper; the asparagus lacked flavor, and no amount of seasoning could redeem them. The steaks were excellent, except that both my wife's and mine were overdone. We ate them anyway, they were that good, and because we didn't want to wait for new steaks. The manager was very apologetic, and comped us each a glass of champagne with desert. Overall, the service and the mood of the place made up for the mediocre sides and the overcooking. I might suggest consulting your waiter about whether or not the kitchen tends to overcook the meat, and maybe then order a doneness slightly more rare than you would normally prefer. Pros: Service and atmosphere. Great cuts of steak. And giant shrimp. Cons: Bland sides. more
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Classiest Bar in Boston 7/14/2006

When you walk into the Oak Room, you feel like you've walked into the 40's. It's a total throwbsck with the wood paneled walls, ceiling fans, and waiters in vests. It's always fun to take someone who has never been. And while the martinis are expensive ($17), the decanter they give you has enough for two drinks. It's a great place to go to feel like a high roller, even if you're not. more
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Classiest Bar in Boston 7/14/2006

When you walk into the Oak Room, you feel like you've walked into the 40's. It's a total throwbsck with the wood paneled walls, ceiling fans, and waiters in vests. It's always fun to take someone who has never been. And while the martinis are expensive ($17), the decanter they give you has enough for two drinks. It's a great place to go to feel like a high roller, even if you're not. more
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Expensive but well worth it for special occasions 1/10/2006

Wonderful food, great service, but expect a similar price-range. The steak is to die for. My boyfriend and I wanted a special restaurant last Valentine's Day and found it with The Oak Room. Its central location is also an added bonus. It was grand, romantic and impressive. In fact, a college student like myself can be a fish out of water. Only go to The Oak Room if you don't mind acting like a king/queen, and being treated like one too. You MUST try the steak. On Valentine's Day 2005 they had a special menu which was wonderful as we had little idea of what to try. We paid $200 for the two of us, not including wine... but we still talk about that evening and can still taste the food in our memories. Absolutely make reservations for Valentine's Day and I imagine any other special occasion. Pros: Exquisite food, Grand atmosphere Cons: Very expensive, Very formal more
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Expensive but well worth it for special occasions 1/10/2006

Wonderful food, great service, but expect a similar price-range. The steak is to die for. My boyfriend and I wanted a special restaurant last Valentine's Day and found it with The Oak Room. Its central location is also an added bonus. It was grand, romantic and impressive. In fact, a college student like myself can be a fish out of water. Only go to The Oak Room if you don't mind acting like a king/queen, and being treated like one too. You MUST try the steak. On Valentine's Day 2005 they had a special menu which was wonderful as we had little idea of what to try. We paid $200 for the two of us, not including wine... but we still talk about that evening and can still taste the food in our memories. Absolutely make reservations for Valentine's Day and I imagine any other special occasion. Pros: Exquisite food, Grand atmosphere Cons: Very expensive, Very formal more
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Good but Pricey Food, Older Crowd 10/3/2005

The food is among the best we've had in Boston but the menu is a la carte so the bill really adds up. The crowd definitely tends to the older side. Except for one young man dining with his parents, my husband and I were the only patrons under the age of about 40 in the room. Pros: Delicious food, Good service Cons: Expensive, Older Crowd more
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Good but Pricey Food, Older Crowd 10/3/2005

The food is among the best we've had in Boston but the menu is a la carte so the bill really adds up. The crowd definitely tends to the older side. Except for one young man dining with his parents, my husband and I were the only patrons under the age of about 40 in the room. Pros: Delicious food, Good service Cons: Expensive, Older Crowd more
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Magnificent atmosphere and very food 2/24/2005

My 14 ounce kobe beef filet was perfect. Not exactly a value, but buttery and well-marbled. Our hot seafood appetizer was solid. The calamari was excellent, as were the crabcakes, while I thought the clams casino and Oysters Rockefeller were a bit average. As for the sides, the onion/potato crisps and the mushrooms were both very good. One disappointment was that our server wasn't decisive in recommending wines and then didn't have the correct year for the one he did suggest. It's a well put together list (with no bargains, however). more
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Magnificent atmosphere and very food 2/24/2005

My 14 ounce kobe beef filet was perfect. Not exactly a value, but buttery and well-marbled. Our hot seafood appetizer was solid. The calamari was excellent, as were the crabcakes, while I thought the clams casino and Oysters Rockefeller were a bit average. As for the sides, the onion/potato crisps and the mushrooms were both very good. One disappointment was that our server wasn't decisive in recommending wines and then didn't have the correct year for the one he did suggest. It's a well put together list (with no bargains, however). more
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Very SPEACIAL 10/18/2003

This luxury steakhouse was everything I expected and more - a lot more! $$$$ Yes it is expensive, but it is totally worth it for the most part. Just be aware that you may get more than you bargained for with the ""specials."" I got the surf 'n' turf filet mignon with a lobster tail. Drum roll please....$73! Considering the filet mignon (known as tenderloin there) is about $40, that means they charged me over $30 for a lobster tail. Besides the over-priced crustacean, eveything was perfect. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic luxury steakhouse. Cheers. Pros: Delicious Food, Good Presentation, Valet Parking Cons: Over-priced Specails more
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Very SPEACIAL 10/18/2003

This luxury steakhouse was everything I expected and more - a lot more! $$$$ Yes it is expensive, but it is totally worth it for the most part. Just be aware that you may get more than you bargained for with the ""specials."" I got the surf 'n' turf filet mignon with a lobster tail. Drum roll please....$73! Considering the filet mignon (known as tenderloin there) is about $40, that means they charged me over $30 for a lobster tail. Besides the over-priced crustacean, eveything was perfect. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic luxury steakhouse. Cheers. Pros: Delicious Food, Good Presentation, Valet Parking Cons: Over-priced Specails more
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As Ferris would say, ""It is so choice."" 1/13/2003

Ridiculously expensive and worth every penny. As a college student, it's rare for me to splurge on something like a French bistro (I weep for the loss of affordable Metro) or a fine hotel restaurant, and half the time you end up paying for food that you can't pronounce and won't eat. The Oak Room, despite its luxurious decor, feels downright homey, from the family style side dishes of mashes potatoes, to the (somewhat disappointing) tomato halves that garnish the plate. The tenderloin is the most tender I've had in my life, and the steak au poivre has a great sauce. Focus on the steaks, and skip the underwhelming soups & appetizers. This restaurant is great if you're looking for one special night to impress someone with, and the service was very professional even to a young couple like me and my boyfriend. Pros: best steak, good service, T accessible Cons: expensive, unimpressive appetize, a little too cozy? more
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As Ferris would say, ""It is so choice."" 1/13/2003

Ridiculously expensive and worth every penny. As a college student, it's rare for me to splurge on something like a French bistro (I weep for the loss of affordable Metro) or a fine hotel restaurant, and half the time you end up paying for food that you can't pronounce and won't eat. The Oak Room, despite its luxurious decor, feels downright homey, from the family style side dishes of mashes potatoes, to the (somewhat disappointing) tomato halves that garnish the plate. The tenderloin is the most tender I've had in my life, and the steak au poivre has a great sauce. Focus on the steaks, and skip the underwhelming soups & appetizers. This restaurant is great if you're looking for one special night to impress someone with, and the service was very professional even to a young couple like me and my boyfriend. Pros: best steak, good service, T accessible Cons: expensive, unimpressive appetize, a little too cozy? more
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great escape from Yuppy-ville 12/2/2002

I found the Oak Bar to be one of the few bars in Boston not busting at the seams with the sweaty meat-market aura you'll find at most yuppy places in Boston. The jazz bands are classy, not sleazy and the host staff is accomodating. Even if you only pop in for a glass of wine, they will see to it you are comfortable. The crowd ranges in age, but it is great to see some middle aged folks mingeling with the younger generations on Boston. This is a classy place, so all the wanna-be socialites...stay away from my favorite place. more
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great escape from Yuppy-ville 12/2/2002

I found the Oak Bar to be one of the few bars in Boston not busting at the seams with the sweaty meat-market aura you'll find at most yuppy places in Boston. The jazz bands are classy, not sleazy and the host staff is accomodating. Even if you only pop in for a glass of wine, they will see to it you are comfortable. The crowd ranges in age, but it is great to see some middle aged folks mingeling with the younger generations on Boston. This is a classy place, so all the wanna-be socialites...stay away from my favorite place. more
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  • In Short
    With its carved plaster ceiling, baroque Edwardian woodwork and deep-red draperies, the Oak Room is as gorgeous as it ever was. Diners may find themselves seated next to a...

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  • Hours: Breakfast: 6:30am - 11:00am Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm -10:00pm | Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm - 11:00pm Sunday Brunch (a la carte): 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Prudential / St. Botolph, Back Bay
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