Oaken Bistro + Bar

4.4

225 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lake Forest Breakfast GF$19.00
Two eggs any style, ham, Nueske bacon or sausage, country potatoes, toast
Build Your Own Omelet VE, GF$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 GFA$16.00
Poached egg, spicy tomato sauce, serrano pepper, cilantro leaf, naan

Benedicts

Traditional Egg Benedict$19.00
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, chives, country potatoes
Salmon Bendict$21.00
English muffin, cured salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, chives,country potatoes
Florentine Benedict$18.00
English muffin, spinach, poached egg, hollandaise, chives, country potatoes

Timber (Mains)

Avocado Toast VE$18.00
Country bread, black garlic agrodolce, almonds, sunny side eggs, country potatoes
Mexican Skillet GF$17.00
2 eggs any style, crispy potato, chorizo, fire roasted tomato sauce, poblano pepper, vidalia onion
Chilaquiles VE, GF$17.00
Corn tortilla, poached eggs, avocado, spicy salsa verde, chipotle sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro
Cornmeal Pancakes VE$16.00
3 fluffy pancakes, strawberry compote, maple syrup
Stuffed French Toast VE$16.00
Challah bread dipped in vanilla and cinnamon batter, lemon curd, macerated raspberry, maple syrup
Ham + Cheese Croissant$18.00
Double smoked black forest ham, gruyere, fresh baked croissant, grain mustard, country potatoes
Lox + Bagel$22.00
House cured salmon, capers, minced shallot, cream cheese, bagel
Steak + Eggs$29.00
10oz NY Strip, 2 eggs any style, country potatoes, chimichurri
Breakfast Burrito$18.00
Scrambled egg, guacamole, chorizo, queso fesco, salsa criolla, harissa, country potatoes
Croque Madame$17.00
Black forest ham, gruyere, country bread, mornay, roasted garlic aioli, fried egg, country potatoes

Seedlings (Sides)

Toast VE, VG, GF$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, GF$4.00
Sausage Link, Thick Cut, Bacon, or Turkey Sausage Patty GF$9.00
Country Potatoes VE, GF$5.00
Fruit VE, GF$7.00

Cold Beverages

Soda$4.00
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Soda Water
Juice$4.00
Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Watermelon
Black Iced Tea$4.00
Bottle Sparkling 28oz$14.00

Coffee + Brews

Enjoy Hot or Iced

Drip Coffee$4.00
Big Shoulders Colombia
Latte$6.00
Espresso, steamed milk
Cappuccino$6.00
Espresso, steamed milk, foam
Mocha Latte$7.00
Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup
Americano$6.00
Espresso, Hot water
Caramel Macchiato$7.00
Espresso, steamed milk, vanilla, caramel
Cold Brew$6.00
Big Shoulder's Bold Slugger
Chai Tea Latte$6.00
Chai tea, steamed milk
Peppermint Mocha$7.00
Espresso, steamed milk, peppermint, chocolate syrup

Coffee Syrups

Hazlenut$1.00
Vanilla$1.00
Sugar Free Vanilla$1.00
Chocolate$1.00
Peppermint$1.00

Coffee Additions

Extra Shot of Espresso$4.00
Almond Milk Substitute$1.00
Soy Milk Substitute$1.00
Oat Milk Substitute$1.00

Hot Tea

Earl Grey$6.00
Organic Black Tea, Contains Caffeine
Green Mango Peach$6.00
Organic Green Tea, Contains Caffeine
White Ginger Pear$6.00
Organic White Tea, Contains Caffeine
Chamomile Citron$6.00
Organic Herbal Tea, Naturally Caffeine Free
Ginger Lemon Grass$6.00
Organic Herbal Tea, Naturally Caffeine Free
Raspberry Nectar$6.00
Organic Herbal Tea, Naturally Caffeine Free

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
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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

D
Donzel
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Melissa
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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Roger
Chicago
71 reviews
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on October 31, 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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Ken
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 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 October 30, 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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Joe
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 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 October 30, 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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Peggy
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 4, 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 October 30, 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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Chris
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 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 October 30, 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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M
Michael
Chicago
192 reviews
vip
4.0
192 reviews
Dined on September 27, 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 October 1, 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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Larry
Indiana
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 26, 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 October 1, 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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Kathleen
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 12, 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 October 1, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross street
Townline Rd and Field Dr
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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!

Oaken Bistro + Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Saplings (Lighter Fare)

European Breakfast Bowl VE, GF$16.00

Forest Continental Breakfast GFA$14.00

Oat Bowl GF$15.00

Eggs

Lake Forest Breakfast GF$19.00

Build Your Own Omelet VE, GF$19.00

Shakshuka GFA$16.00

Benedicts

Traditional Egg Benedict$19.00

Salmon Bendict$21.00

Florentine Benedict$18.00

Timber (Mains)

Avocado Toast VE$18.00

Mexican Skillet GF$17.00

Chilaquiles VE, GF$17.00

Cornmeal Pancakes VE$16.00

Stuffed French Toast VE$16.00

Ham + Cheese Croissant$18.00

Lox + Bagel$22.00

Steak + Eggs$29.00

Breakfast Burrito$18.00

Croque Madame$17.00

Seedlings (Sides)

Toast VE, VG, GF$4.00

Farm Egg Any Style VE, GF$4.00

Sausage Link, Thick Cut, Bacon, or Turkey Sausage Patty GF$9.00

Country Potatoes VE, GF$5.00

Fruit VE, GF$7.00

Cold Beverages

Soda$4.00

Juice$4.00

Black Iced Tea$4.00

Bottle Sparkling 28oz$14.00

Coffee + Brews

Drip Coffee$4.00

Latte$6.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Mocha Latte$7.00

Americano$6.00

Caramel Macchiato$7.00

Cold Brew$6.00

Chai Tea Latte$6.00

Peppermint Mocha$7.00

Coffee Syrups

Hazlenut$1.00

Vanilla$1.00

Sugar Free Vanilla$1.00

Chocolate$1.00

Peppermint$1.00

Coffee Additions

Extra Shot of Espresso$4.00

Almond Milk Substitute$1.00

Soy Milk Substitute$1.00

Oat Milk Substitute$1.00

Hot Tea

Earl Grey$6.00

Green Mango Peach$6.00

White Ginger Pear$6.00

Chamomile Citron$6.00

Ginger Lemon Grass$6.00

Raspberry Nectar$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Oaken Bistro + Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Oaken Bistro + Bar restaurant rated?

Is Oaken Bistro + Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information