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Oaken Bistro + Bar, Lake Forest, IL

Oaken Bistro + Bar

4.4
4.4
225 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Oaken Burger, Cubano with Crispy Pork Belly, or Braised Short Rib. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery. Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 582-6410
  • Website
    https://www.oakenbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Alejandro
  • Catering
    Oaken Bistro + Bar is happy to cater your next event!
  • Private party facilities
    Gather and entertain at Oaken Bistro + Bar, the only modern, upscale all day dining in Lake Forest, IL Enjoy a flexible American menu with a global influence. Complement your meal with a signature herbal-infused cocktail menu or a bottle from an extensive wine list. Reserve the outdoor patio, a private event room, or buy out the entire restaurant!
  • Location
    200 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045-2513
  • Area
    Lake Forest
  • Cross Street
    Townline Rd and Field Dr
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking in the hotel's adjacent parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

VE Vegetarian | GF Gluten Free | GFA Gluten Free Alternative | VG Vegan

Saplings (Lighter Fare)

  • European Breakfast Bowl VE, GFUSD 16.00

    Greek yogurt, homemade hazelnut granola, seasonal berries, local honeycomb

    • Forest Continental Breakfast GFAUSD 14.00

      Overnight steel cut oats, fresh fruit, and freshly baked croissant (GF without croissant)

      • Oat Bowl GFUSD 15.00

        Peanut butter, bacon, oat

        Eggs

        • Lake Forest Breakfast GFUSD 19.00

          Two eggs any style, ham, Nueske bacon or sausage, country potatoes, toast

          • Build Your Own Omelet VE, GFUSD 19.00

            Choose 3 Ingredients. Ham, bacon, chorizo, cheddar, provolone, goat cheese, onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, wild mushrooms Served with country potatoes, toast or muffin

            • Shakshuka GFAUSD 16.00

              Poached egg, spicy tomato sauce, serrano pepper, cilantro leaf, naan

              Benedicts

              • Traditional Egg BenedictUSD 19.00

                English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, chives, country potatoes

                • Salmon BendictUSD 21.00

                  English muffin, cured salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, chives,country potatoes

                  • Florentine BenedictUSD 18.00

                    English muffin, spinach, poached egg, hollandaise, chives, country potatoes

                    Timber (Mains)

                    • Avocado Toast VEUSD 18.00

                      Country bread, black garlic agrodolce, almonds, sunny side eggs, country potatoes

                      • Mexican Skillet GFUSD 17.00

                        2 eggs any style, crispy potato, chorizo, fire roasted tomato sauce, poblano pepper, vidalia onion

                        • Chilaquiles VE, GFUSD 17.00

                          Corn tortilla, poached eggs, avocado, spicy salsa verde, chipotle sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro

                          • Cornmeal Pancakes VEUSD 16.00

                            3 fluffy pancakes, strawberry compote, maple syrup

                            • Stuffed French Toast VEUSD 16.00

                              Challah bread dipped in vanilla and cinnamon batter, lemon curd, macerated raspberry, maple syrup

                              • Ham + Cheese CroissantUSD 18.00

                                Double smoked black forest ham, gruyere, fresh baked croissant, grain mustard, country potatoes

                                • Lox + BagelUSD 22.00

                                  House cured salmon, capers, minced shallot, cream cheese, bagel

                                  • Steak + EggsUSD 29.00

                                    10oz NY Strip, 2 eggs any style, country potatoes, chimichurri

                                    • Breakfast BurritoUSD 18.00

                                      Scrambled egg, guacamole, chorizo, queso fesco, salsa criolla, harissa, country potatoes

                                      • Croque MadameUSD 17.00

                                        Black forest ham, gruyere, country bread, mornay, roasted garlic aioli, fried egg, country potatoes

                                        Seedlings (Sides)

                                        • Toast VE, VG, GFUSD 4.00

                                          Wheat, white, rye, biscuit, English muffin, bagel, or GF bread Served with house-made jam and whipped butter

                                          • Farm Egg Any Style VE, GFUSD 4.00

                                            • Sausage Link, Thick Cut, Bacon, or Turkey Sausage Patty GFUSD 9.00

                                              • Country Potatoes VE, GFUSD 5.00

                                                • Fruit VE, GFUSD 7.00

                                                  Cold Beverages

                                                  • SodaUSD 4.00

                                                    Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Soda Water

                                                    • JuiceUSD 4.00

                                                      Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Watermelon

                                                      • Black Iced TeaUSD 4.00

                                                        • Bottle Sparkling 28ozUSD 14.00

                                                          Coffee + Brews

                                                          Enjoy Hot or Iced

                                                          • Drip CoffeeUSD 4.00

                                                            Big Shoulders Colombia

                                                            • LatteUSD 6.00

                                                              Espresso, steamed milk

                                                              • CappuccinoUSD 6.00

                                                                Espresso, steamed milk, foam

                                                                • Mocha LatteUSD 7.00

                                                                  Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup

                                                                  • AmericanoUSD 6.00

                                                                    Espresso, Hot water

                                                                    • Caramel MacchiatoUSD 7.00

                                                                      Espresso, steamed milk, vanilla, caramel

                                                                      • Cold BrewUSD 6.00

                                                                        Big Shoulder's Bold Slugger

                                                                        • Chai Tea LatteUSD 6.00

                                                                          Chai tea, steamed milk

                                                                          • Peppermint MochaUSD 7.00

                                                                            Espresso, steamed milk, peppermint, chocolate syrup

                                                                            Coffee Syrups

                                                                            • HazlenutUSD 1.00

                                                                              • VanillaUSD 1.00

                                                                                • Sugar Free VanillaUSD 1.00

                                                                                  • ChocolateUSD 1.00

                                                                                    • PeppermintUSD 1.00

                                                                                      Coffee Additions

                                                                                      • Extra Shot of EspressoUSD 4.00

                                                                                        • Almond Milk SubstituteUSD 1.00

                                                                                          • Soy Milk SubstituteUSD 1.00

                                                                                            • Oat Milk SubstituteUSD 1.00

                                                                                              Hot Tea

                                                                                              • Earl GreyUSD 6.00

                                                                                                Organic Black Tea, Contains Caffeine

                                                                                                • Green Mango PeachUSD 6.00

                                                                                                  Organic Green Tea, Contains Caffeine

                                                                                                  • White Ginger PearUSD 6.00

                                                                                                    Organic White Tea, Contains Caffeine

                                                                                                    • Chamomile CitronUSD 6.00

                                                                                                      Organic Herbal Tea, Naturally Caffeine Free

                                                                                                      • Ginger Lemon GrassUSD 6.00

                                                                                                        Organic Herbal Tea, Naturally Caffeine Free

                                                                                                        • Raspberry NectarUSD 6.00

                                                                                                          Organic Herbal Tea, Naturally Caffeine Free

                                                                                                          Last updated: 14 November 2024

                                                                                                          What 225 people are saying

                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                          4.4
                                                                                                          4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                          • 4.4Food
                                                                                                          • 4.4Service
                                                                                                          • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                          • 4.1Value

                                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                                          • North Suburbs

                                                                                                            Great for brunch

                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                          Oaken Bistro + Bar offers a "modern and clean" atmosphere with a varied menu of "great food" and "interesting cocktails." While service can be slow during busy times, patrons appreciate the "friendly" staff and enjoyable live entertainment. Ideal for events, it's a favorite for a "great birthday brunch" or "family gathering."

                                                                                                          225 Reviews

                                                                                                          1. Donzel

                                                                                                            Minneapolis

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Oaken is always very consistent. Excellent drinks, very good food and good service. Last night was a little noisy and slow to receive our food because of the holiday bizarre, but overall still very good.

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                                                                                                          2. Melissa

                                                                                                            Charlotte

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            This restaurant had such great reviews that we decided to try it. I was surprised when we pulled up to see it is in a hotel, but everything about it is very nice and the food is creative and delicious.

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                                                                                                          3. Roger

                                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                                            71 reviews

                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                            71 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on 31 October 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                            Dining room was noisy last night as there was a halloween party going on in the hotel reception next door. Service was very good and prompt. My wife's salmon was outstanding, very tasty and well prepared. My fish and chips were average. The batter around the fish was too dry.

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                                                                                                          4. Ken

                                                                                                            Northern MI

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            We dine at Oaken fairly often. My 92 year old mother and her 98 year old boyfriend love to be taken there after church on Sundays. It’s easy in easy out with walkers and the staff is very accommodating. The food and service is great as well.
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on 30 October 2024
                                                                                                            Thank you for taking time to write a review. We see a lot of travelers from the hotel, many who return on a regular basis for various reasons, but we think of ourselves primarily as a restaurant that caters to our community, where friends and families can gather and celebrate, so a review like this is makes my day. I will make sure to share your compliments with our staff. Gabriel Boden General Manager

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                                                                                                          5. Joe

                                                                                                            Detroit

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on 22 October 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                                            3. Service 1
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                            Took 2 hours to get our food. Several dishes were cold and French fries were all undercooked and not editable. Appetizers took almost and hour and also came out cold. Disappointing especially given the price.
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on 30 October 2024
                                                                                                            Thank you for taking time to write a review. Good or bad, we appreciate all feedback. We have made some adjustments to avoid situations like yours in the future. Regardless, I don't want to offer excuses. We will make sure, if we get the chance to see you again, you will have a great experienced. Gabriel Boden General Manager

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                                                                                                          6. Peggy

                                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on 4 October 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                            The restaurant was not busy. We were waiting to be seated & finally had to go inside & ask to be seated. After we were seated had to flag our server & asked her to take our drink order. Her food recommendations were very good.
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on 30 October 2024
                                                                                                            Thank you for taking time to write a review. We always appreciate feedback good and bad. Regardless of the situation, we will make sure your next experience is significantly better than your last. Gabriel Boden General Manager

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                                                                                                          7. Chris

                                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on 28 September 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            The egg on our order of salmon cake benedict was overcooked and the shakshuka's egg was also overcooked. also i would prefer if there is a choice of salmon benedict rather than salmon cake benedict. i think if its a salmon it will taste so much better than breaded salmon.
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on 30 October 2024
                                                                                                            Thank you for taking time to write a review. We take them all seriously and we appreciate the specifics. Coincidentally, we did change our salmon benedict this month. After trying some variations, we decided on a cured salmon. We like consistency and having items people can return to, but we are always looking to make changes and make things better. Gabriel Boden General Manager

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                                                                                                          8. Michael

                                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                                            192 reviews

                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                            192 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on 27 September 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Met friends for happy hour, had a fun time, good drinks and food well priced.
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on 1 October 2024
                                                                                                            Hello Michael, Thank you for taking time to write a review. We're always happy to host a happy hour with friends. Hope to see you soon. Gabriel Boden General Manager

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                                                                                                          9. Larry

                                                                                                            Indiana

                                                                                                            37 reviews

                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            37 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on 26 September 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Excellent dinner in every way, with friendly/knowledgeable service. Highly recommended.
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on 1 October 2024
                                                                                                            Hello Larry, Thank you so much for the review. We'll make sure to keep up that same level of service for the next time you visit. Gabriel Boden General Manager

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                                                                                                          10. Kathleen

                                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                                            33 reviews

                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            33 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on 12 September 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Luncheon menu with many choices, delicious food, wonderful, attentive waitress!
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on 1 October 2024
                                                                                                            Kathleen, Thank you for taking time to give us a review. We appreciate the kind words, and will make sure we live up to your review on your next visit. Gabriel Boden General Manager

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                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                          Oaken Bistro + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 582-6410.

                                                                                                          Oaken Bistro + Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 225 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
                                                                                                          7:00 pm
                                                                                                          Booked 6 times today

                                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                          Google Map for Oaken Bistro + Bar

                                                                                                          200 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045-2513

                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                                            Townline Rd and Field Dr
                                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                                            Lake Forest
                                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                            Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                            $30 and under
                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                            American
                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                            Business Casual
                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                            Complimentary parking in the hotel's adjacent parking lot.
                                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                                            AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                                                                            Christian Alejandro
                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                          • Website
                                                                                                            https://www.oakenbistro.com/
                                                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                                                            (847) 582-6410
                                                                                                          • Catering
                                                                                                            Oaken Bistro + Bar is happy to cater your next event!
                                                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                                                            Gather and entertain at Oaken Bistro + Bar, the only modern, upscale all day dining in Lake Forest, IL Enjoy a flexible American menu with a global influence. Complement your meal with a signature herbal-infused cocktail menu or a bottle from an extensive wine list. Reserve the outdoor patio, a private event room, or buy out the entire restaurant!
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