Southern Oak

3.6 (134)

$31 to $50

Southern

3700 Robert Trent Jones Trl, Opelika, AL 36801

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2 people

May 24, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Southern Oak invites you to indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates the rich flavors of the South. Start your day with our renowned breakfast buffet, featuring a delightful array of dishes crafted by our talented chefs using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. From fluffy biscuits and creamy gravies to made-to-order eggs and seasonal fruits, every bite is a taste of Southern comfort.

In the evening, our menu transforms to showcase elevated Southern-inspired favorites, including perfectly prepared steaks, fresh seafood, and other signature dishes. Located within the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa, the restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with stunning views of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Whether it’s breakfast, dinner, or a special occasion, Southern Oak is the perfect destination for a memorable dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Farm-to-table, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(334) 737-2117
Website
https://www.southernoakrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
John Eckstadt

Location
3700 Robert Trent Jones Trl, Opelika, AL 36801
Neighborhood
Opelika
Cross street
Grand National Parkway
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

Experiences

Breakfast Buffet Experience
$28.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our Southern inspired breakfast buffet. Featuring omelets, French toast, and hash browns made to order. Pancake and Waffle bar, fresh seasonal fruits, breads and Danishes with local Hornsby Farms jams and jellies, and so much more! This package is sure to delight you, and your guests served with unmatched Southern Hospitality.

What 134 people are saying

Southern Oak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
3.7Service
3.5Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Southern Oak offers "great food and service" in a "beautiful property," with standout dishes like the bone-in pork chop and crab cakes. Though some brunch experiences were costly, many diners praised the hospitality and "array of choices." The restaurant is a "great experience" for a hotel setting in Auburn.

134 Reviews

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James VIP
Nashville15 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went for the Mother's Day buffet mid-afternoon. They were out of prime rib, no salad bar, and $85 per person. Ruth's Chris would have been cheaper (and better).
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Laura
Alabama1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We went for the mother's day brunch which was very expensive. The prime rib was overcooked and the other offerings were just a step above basic buffet. They did not even have a salad bar. Our waitress was ok but sometimes absent for long periods of time. It was not worth the money at all but it was graduation weekend and I didn't want to cancel. Hopefully their dinner menu is better.
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Angie
Tallahassee5 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Party of 4. We were seated promptly and waited 40 minutes to get a drink. Water. Had to flag down another server to get some help. Waited another 15 minutes and asked for the manager and a check to pay for our drinks. Highly do not recommend.
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Scott VIP
Atlanta20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Honestly, it was awful. We tried not to make a big deal of the cold soup. The main was actually tasty but must have been from frozen because the center was bloody freezing. Our waiter was fantastic but this place is not great.
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David VIP
Coastal Georgia259 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Even though there was hardly anyone there, we needed to use OpenTable to make a reservation. We were mainly served by the manager since the waitress seemed preoccupied. The food is very good, but the prices are very high.
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Cortlandt
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Eight golfers with varying tastes enjoyed the hospitality, array of choices and the chefs who prepared them and who came to the table to make sure we were satisfied. Great experience!
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Melissa
Alabama2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Did not realize this restaurant was in a hotel. It was fine for a hotel experience. Not sure why it is on open table in Auburn, AL.
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john
Miami3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food here is really good, well above expectations for a hotel restaurant. Highly recommend for a night during your stay, especially since it is a 15 min drive down to Auburn
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Christy VIP
Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Beautiful property too. One more thing that makes Auburn better than Tuscaloosa lol
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Felecia
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was great! My husband had the bone in pork chop and I had the crab cakes with the iceberg wedge salad. A lot of food, which I did not expect but was happy about. There were only 2 other parties in restaurant with us. There was only one waiter, who also had to serve as host to seat you, because the hotel is at low occupancy. He did a fantastic job! The ambience could have been better if the noise from the loud AC unit did not ruin it. We just sat as far from the noise as we could.
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FAQs

Southern Oak offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (334) 737-2117.

Southern Oak is rated 3.6 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

May 24, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

3700 Robert Trent Jones Trl, Opelika, AL 36801

Additional information

Cross street
Grand National Parkway
Neighborhood
Opelika
Hours of operation
Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Farm-to-table, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Eckstadt
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
https://www.southernoakrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(334) 737-2117

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What 134 people are saying

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