Oakroom Grill

4 Reviews on “Oakroom Grill”

• Rose Gratton

  Service was good, but the seating was uncomfortable. There wasn’t a lot of room and the tables weren’t level. The menus were filthy. Food was okay but kind of strange.

  June 22, 2017, 9:11 am

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• Raine Lugia

  Normally I really like the Oakroom. The food is awesome. But, the last time I went the service was so terrible that basically everyone I went with says they will never go again. It took the waiter 25 minutes to get everyone at our table (there was 5 of us) drinks. We were only expecting to go there for a quick bite to eat but we left two hours later. The only thing that arrived in a timely fashion was our food. Even our bills took forever to get to us. If there’s a takeout option, I think I will stick to that..

  March 12, 2017, 10:21 pm

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• Jan Saysette Wood

  I beg to differ with the other reviewer. Worrying about trivia such as bathrooms (immaculate by the way) and somewhat uninspired names for dishes seems very petty. The food was excellent; I have been there twice. I like an eclectic menu; try the fish tacos and the tiramisu cheesecake. This is Prince George, BC not NYC or Vancouver. A nasty review is only one person’s opinion. My only comment would be that it is a bit noisy. Oh; and I was not offended by the short skirts, but perhaps pants would make it more comfortable for the servers. Wish I was still a size 0.

  December 8, 2016, 8:10 pm

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• Prince Gastronome

  It might have been a relic from a previous building, but theres a walkway behind the restaurant that leads right to a window. I wonder if theres a metaphor there. When first hearing the name Oakroom, one wouldnt be mistaken imagining whiskey barrels, a wine tasting bar, auburn tones floor to ceiling perhaps. Dont agree? Enter Oakroom on Google image search and see what comes up. Unfortunately, this place is called Oakroom Grill, and thoughts degrade to a simulacrum of commonly found franchises like Original Joes, Earls, and Moxies. It was almost a brilliant name. We had reservations at 8:00; the pace was surprisingly full, and we were directed swiftly to our table. We felt small, not that we felt our influence was diminished in some way, legitimately small. The nearby booths were elevated, but the central tables were not, and with the ceiling fifteen feet over our heads, we felt like we were banished to the kids table. When I visited the restroom, I felt like a giant. Speaking of those, the bathrooms were that new style where all the utilities are built into a toilet stall. And is it weird that they have utility plugs in there…I mean, are people shaving? After these initial impressions, we had a moment to glance at the menu, the absurdly generic menu. Oh sure, they renamed certain dishes, angry meatballs, angry bird chickenwhat is this, The View? I dont require my meals to have angst. Who would have thought a menu required therapy? The waitress explained that the dishes read as ordinary, but are given slight twists. However, said twists are not telegraphed in the menu, leaving a variety of options none of which we were excited about. Hold me backthey got bread and dip! My girlfriend wasnt into the dip, so attempted to ask for just bread. Should be easy. Its bread. Apparently bread is not on the menuwed have to order the bread and dip sans dip. Seriously, we were told that. As for the rest of us, Ive seen restaurants with similar selections that managed to create some measure of interest, one or two dishes that stood out. I eventually closed my eyes and randomly pointed toRack of Bourbon Baby Back Ribsaww, crud. Something else. Sukiyaki Bowlchicken breast glazed in teriyaki sauce served on Asian veggie medley & jasmine rice. Fine. I also ordered the crispy squishy bites (spring rolls and masala bites). My girlfriend settled on the cod fish and chips while my friend ordered the exotic mushrooms steak with a request for Chicago Style (also known as Pittsburgh rare)a common and easy test for any place claiming to be a grill. At this point, we were still giving the establishment the benefit of the doubt. The remarks about the dcor were more humorous than damaging. Elements were impressive. If the menu items are presented well and taste good, a lot of that can be forgiveneven the lackluster menu options can find redemption if theyre uniquethat twist the waitress was promising. The delivered plates did not fulfill that potential. The fish & chips were passable but ultimately unexciting (I miss Nechako Oyster Bar). My bowl featured undercooked vegetables, and when it said glazed, it really meant drenched. And as for the steakobviously no one knew how to accomplish Chicago-style, but more than that, the meat was of questionable quality (it was overly chewy). We still ended up attempting dessert. I assumed it had to have a sticky toffee or a lava cake. Oh, a brownie tort, close enough. Oakroom Grill, for the lack of a better comparison, is fan art. As an author and an employer of artists, I know this subject all too well. This restaurant is a derivative from a more established franchise. Its imitating them the best it can while twisting a few concepts here and there in order to prevent accusations of outright replication. The dcor, the menu, and the presented food all look familiar. Hell even the borderline sexually discriminatory uniforms look lifted from established names. Oakroom Grills entire concept is to imitate Moxies, a restaurant located about half a mile down the street. Whether or not its better is beside the point. On its current footing, Oakroom Grill needs work, meaning the established name wins the day. Food: 2/5Service: 2.5/5Presentation: 3/5Value: 3/5Recommendation: 2.5/5

  September 14, 2016, 4:55 am

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