Oak & Reel

I decided to have my bachelorette dinner here. We picked out the chefs tasting menu. Everyone was super kind and helpful and accomodated our needs. Service was always on it. They brought everyone a cute little champagne at the beginning which was such a kind personal detail. As for the food, the crudo with mackarel wowed me. I think that was my favorite. Cappelletti was also a pleasant surprise. Also the bay leaf ice cream meringue was so interesting. It was so different to taste bay leaf in a sweet dessert, but I kind of loved it! One dish that I think was not as well recieved at our table was the lamb dish. The wine pairing I had with the dinner was awesome. There were wines on there that I didn't expect to like that didnt taste as bad as I thought, I imagine its due to the taste it had with the meal vs on its own. One kind of complaint I had was towards the end of the night the kitchen started to drag, I didn't anticipate everything to take 3 hours and we were all so tired by the end of the night. I am not sure if that is on purpose or not because the other time we came here the same thing happened. Like maybe theyre giving you time to socialize and digest? Also it is kind of loud so socializing isnt easy with a bigger group. I still give this place like a 4.5 though.

I’m a Dicent at the nearby Ford Piquette Museum, birthplace of the Model T. I drive by Osk & Reel frequently. I finally made dinner reservations and I can’t to return. Everything was special. The food, service, atmosphere, all superb. A shout out to the bar service too for interesting and creative presentations. 5- Stars.

The focaccia bread was amazing. The octopus was also fairly good; however, instead of the cheese, I think a hummus sauce with parsley would have paired better with olives rather than grapes. I understand that this is a more modern take on Italian cuisine, but a Mediterranean-style version may have worked better. For the main course, I had the short rib ragù. The pasta was okay, but there was barely any sauce or meat, which was disappointing. The ricotta also overpowered the dish. I think using a more traditional pasta for the ragù, improving the sauce, and serving it with either a small dollop of ricotta or some Parmesan would create a more balanced dish. My partner had the steak. For more than $60, I expected it to be incredible. Instead, it seemed to be cooked in so much butter and seasoning that it tasted like breakfast sausage. A properly prepared steak, Italian-style or otherwise, should be allowed to speak for itself without being overwhelmed by butter or seasoning. The à la carte potatoes were one of the best parts of the meal. The butter, parsley, and garlic were perfect for that type of side dish. As for the broccolini, if it is going to be cooked with that much butter, I would avoid adding breadcrumbs, as they lose their crispness and defeat the purpose of adding texture. Overall, considering the prices, I would not return. The food was far from satisfying. The staff and atmosphere were fantastic, but unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations.

We loved our experience at Oak and Reel. We were celebrating a birthday and had 6 adults and 2 kids in our party. Our waiter Ryan was absolutely amazing, professional, patient and was so kind to accommodate one of our guest’s dietary concerns. We were blown away by the food and the level of service. Thank you for making it such a pleasant and delicious experience!

Overall it was a very good place to visit. We did the chefs tasting and surprisingly they didn't ask if there were any dietary restrictions due to food allergies. Well one of us is allergic to eel and a dish had eel as part of it, thankfully it was isolated to the side of the dish so the rest could still be enjoyed. I felt the total portions were a little on the 'too much' size when one is a heavy pasta dish and a couple of our group weren't able to eat all of the main dish as they said "I hope to get any of the dessert in me", but maybe that's a good problem to have for some. The ravioli was probably my favorite of the evening, so much so that I'd be happy with that were it still on the menu the next time we go there. So yes, we would for sure go back, everything tasted great, our server was amazing except for what was noted above, and even though it was a little loud it was a very nice evening.

The meal was impressive from beginning to end. The squid ink pasta had excellent flavor, while the scallops were perfectly seared and tender. The octopus was nicely prepared with a great texture that wasn't chewy at all. To finish, the chocolate dessert was rich without being too heavy and made a satisfying ending. Each plate was thoughtfully cooked and well-balanced, making this one of the better dining experiences I've had in a while.

Great food and atmosphere. Reservations recommended.

Took a date here this weekend and loved the experience. We both got the all day Sunday happy hour and found a new red wine we absolutely love. I got the salad and buccatini, date got the grilled octopus and short rib pasta dish. We were originally seated at the bar but it got crowded and loud quickly. When we asked to move to a quiet table, they got us situated at one effortlessly without skipping a beat. Great food, great treatment, and overall the best experience I could have hoped for when taking a date out for a special night.

Great food and mood!

The entire experience was excellent. The ambience was great, our server had a great personality and helped us decide on the course of food. The food was well presented and very delicious. The large parking (free) was the added bonus. The restaurant was pretty busy and having booked ahead of time did help.