Red Oak - Bristol

Despite the odd announcement about the 20% service charge, the ambiance of the restaurant is enjoyable. However, the apple salad I had was not up to par - it was drenched in balsamic vinegar with two pieces of dry bread, and a few pieces of dried out chicken on top. It seemed like the dish was lacking proper seasoning. It appeared as though the kitchen staff may have been inexperienced, but they did redeem themselves with a tasty pumpkin brûlée dessert. In order to thrive, the business should consider providing more training to their staff.

I was very impressed with my dining experience at The Red Oak last night! The food, from the brussels sprouts appetizer to the filet, was outstanding. The service was also top-notch, with our server being attentive, professional, and charming. The ambiance was elegant and cozy. Overall, I have nothing but positive things to say and I will definitely be returning!

I went to this restaurant for the first time with a large group of friends to celebrate a birthday. We brought our own cake, which the hostess offered to refrigerate for us. Our server explained that a 20% gratuity would be automatically added to the bill. However, she only managed to take drink orders for half of our group before taking our food order. When the food arrived, there was confusion with our orders and it took a while to sort out. After we finished our meals, we waited for 30 minutes without anyone coming to check on us. We had to ask for our cake to be brought out, but they didn't provide clean silverware or clear our dirty dishes. The food was mediocre and lukewarm, and the service definitely did not deserve a 20% gratuity. Additionally, we were charged extra for cake plates and received poor service compared to other customers who were served promptly and efficiently. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone based on our experience.

The food at this restaurant is incredible! It has quickly become our new go-to spot. We dined in for dinner and the price per person was $100+. Both the food and the service were outstanding, receiving a perfect 5 rating each. The atmosphere was also top-notch, earning a 5 rating as well. We highly recommend trying the Chicken and Risotto dishes.

The service at this restaurant was terrible. We waited for over an hour and still did not receive our dinner. We ended up paying for our drinks and leaving. We will not be returning. The meal was for dinner and cost between $10 – $20 per person. The food, service, and atmosphere all received a rating of 1 out of 5.