Oakleaf

DJ Emerson a month ago

I was taken there for my birthday celebration. Our server was attentive but not intrusive. We had appetizers, bread service, entries and dessert. Our cocktails and wine were amazing. The food is so interesting with unexpected elements that i would have never thought of as an amateur. My scallops presentation was amazing and the scallops melted in my mouth. I am friend with chefs and follow award winning names like Eric Ripert. This chef deserves a James Beard award nomination and a Michelin star. He is that good.

Juliana NB a year ago

The service was bad. The waitress never pour us the wine we ordered and we had to ask for water several times. We ordered several appetizers (autumn salad, oysters, burrata, baguette) and all of them were very ok. Burrata was fresh, but the size was super small, the oysters were fried and flavor was just very oily, and the salad missed character and nuts! Regarding the entrees, we ordered the duck and halibut. Both were better than the appetizers, but lacked flavor and character. The only amazing dish was the pappardelle. There are so many good restaurants in the area, that I don’t think it’s worth coming back.

Daniel M. Ringel a year ago

Oakleaf delivered an extraordinary dining experience that transformed my birthday into something truly special. From the moment we arrived, the warmth and thoughtfulness of Chef Brendan Cox and his team shone through – they surprised me with complimentary sparkling wine and a handwritten birthday card complete with a lit candle, setting the tone for an evening of exceptional hospitality. We indulged in the 5-course tasting menu, and every dish was a revelation. The journey began with an amuse-bouche of perfectly crispy tempura shrimp, followed by an exquisite tuna crudo bathed in a sauce that achieved the perfect balance of flavors. The goat cheese ravioli that came next was pure comfort – pillowy pasta enveloping creamy cheese in a rich, deeply flavorful sauce that had us savoring every bite. The snapper filet was cooked to perfection, but the true showstopper was the steak crowned with foie gras – an absolutely decadent combination where the buttery richness of the foie gras melted into the tender, perfectly seasoned beef. Each bite was an explosion of umami and luxury. The meal concluded beautifully with a palate-cleansing blueberry-lime sorbet that was intensely flavored an

Sonja Miltner a year ago

11/10 would recommend their vegan tasting menu! They source fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and create food art for each course. I loved sitting outside on their patio with lots of fresh herbs planted by the tables. I am a vegan private chef in Denver and definitely make time to stop here any time I am in NC. Such a treat!!

Isabella Grandic 2 years ago

Fantastic, flavourful dinner in a low-light environment. Ambient and perfect for conversation. Please get an order of focaccia for every two people. It is exceptional and elevates the rest of the dishes. The EVOO is a highlight, the focaccia is warm and moist yet has an impressive crisp. It has a subtle garlic flavour on top because they added slices of roasted garlic. It’s a gorgeous thing, really. Appetizer highlights were Fois Gras (wow.), “Il toast” and farro. The fois gras had an incredible sauce (I think a red wine reduction ?) that was beautiful with the focaccia. The summer salad was cold and it was awkwardly brought out during our second set of appetizers. In the future, I think it should be brought out first. The mussels were good, but mostly because of the toast underneath and the sauces. Dirt candy was nice and one of the best cost-for-volume deals on the menu. The pistachio pesto is lovely. It’s just missing some spice or a meaningful kick. Just tasted like roasted veg, not much more. We ordered 3 pastas for 4 people and I think that was 1 too many. They called them “half sized” but I really think they were regular upscale dining pasta sized ! Maybe 80% size? Any