Oak Bistro

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   Margaret

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Great food, wonderful atmosphere. Good wine selection and creative cocktails.
   

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   Dawna

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   My new favorite place in Cambridge! This restaurant is much more cozy than many in Boston with equal to or better quality food. It’s not cheap, but it’s well worth the price. Cocktails are extraordinary.
   

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   Michelle

   St. Louis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Very friendly staff—beautiful details—brunch options for all
   

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   Rachel

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The food was delicious, and the service was terrific. We had cocktails, appetizers, mains, and dessert, and it was great from start to finish. Our server paid us just the right amount of attention. Parking can be a challenge, but once you're inside, all is well. Highly recommend.
   

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   Jon

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Scallops & duck delicious. Portions are small however. 3 small scallops for $30 something not a good value but as previously stated absolutely delicious. Cocktails and wine excellent. Birthday dessert was nice gesture.
   

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   JenF

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

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

   Excellent!! Everything was prepared to perfection! Definitely going back!
   

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   Samantha

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

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

   Oak Bistro provided a flavorful meal. From the starters to the main dishes, everything was consumed with raving reviews. The pear and beet salad is perfect for a light starter. We also enjoyed the ricotta stuffed dates and baked brie. The Autumn Risotto may have been the table favorite. The pasta was surprisingly light with the rich mushroom sauce. Another favorite was the arctic char. I will be seeking out this type of fish more often. Perfectly prepared with asparagus and potato purée. Don’t forget about their desserts. The coconut lime panna cotta was the perfect palate cleanser.
   

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   Holly

   New York City

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

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

   Overall, I thought it was OK. I think I was expecting more given the reviews that I read prior to going. The potato appetizer was fabulous and we liked the stuffed dates. The scallops were definitely underwhelming. It showed up with three tiny scallops on the plate and the purée base was luke warm. The short rib ragu was tasty as were the beignets. The service was mediocre. It took a while for us to get our drink order and when we asked for menu recommendations, the waitress basically listed everything on the menu so it was no help. Nobody came by to clear our dirty plates and we often had to ask the server to remove them when the next food dish arrived. I would not go back again because of the service alone. I do not expect to pay $75 a person and have to beg to have my table kept clean and freshened up. 
   

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   JEFFK

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   Food was excellent. We had a big group and a great time.
   

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    Juan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

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

    Lovely service, amazing food. One of my favorite spots in all of Cambridge
    

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