The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen
Located on the grounds of the breathtaking Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge, The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen offers a scenic and sophisticated Farm to Table dining experience with plenty of Southern charm. This premier dining spot features an all-new menu featuring local partners 7M Family Farms and Vine Fresh Produce.
Stop in and try the a nice glass of red wine while taking in the stunning natural beauty of the lower Blue Ridge Mountains. Come by The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen today for a taste of exceptional service, delectable fare, and a view you’ll never forget!
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So the positives - delicious food , nicely renovated restaurant , adorable servers
The whole experience was kind of like waiting for Ashton Kutcher to come out and say we are punk’d
Hostess situation was bizarre and locked the front doors so no one else could come in - on a holiday
Running hour late to be seated after reservation time
Bartender had no idea how to make drinks
Brought us to a table for four that only had two chairs
Using other tables for bussing - piled up with dirty dishes and glasses
Dessert promised on set menu was not available but we were told they knew that morning how many reservations they had - but they didn’t make enough desserts ?? So odd
Could have been a great evening but instead left us wishing they hire a strong experienced manager to turn this around. We love living here and appreciate local places and desperately want this place to succeed
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are delighted to know you were pleased with our delicious food as well as our courteous service. However, we regret not meeting some of your expectations. We hope you consider us again the next time your travels bring you to our area. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Sitting in the bar area for a romantic dinner didn’t pan out too well. The music was way too loud for the room. The food was very good, and our server was attentive. Unfortunately the hostess seemed to be clueless when it came to seating people based on their reservation time. We would definitely go again if we were in the area and not a “special event”.
Susan, thank you for reviewing The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are glad you enjoyed our delicious food choices and that you were pleased with the service you received. However, we regret the inconvenience you outlined. We wish we had the opportunity to address the issues you had while you were here. We value your business and hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Good food. Interesting menu options. Portions were on the small side and prices a little steep, and they seemed understaffed on Valentine’s Day. Seems like a family run business, so not really a typical professional-style staff. A little chaos and some good live music, but overall a good meal.
Thank you for choosing The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are glad overall you had a good time with us and that you enjoyed our delicious food. However, we regret if you had any inconvenience. We have taken note of your comments as we are always looking to enhance our future guests’ visits. We value your feedback and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
My husband and I celebrated Valentine's day here. It was lovely from start to finish!
Melissa, thank you for choosing The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen for your Valentine's dinner. We work hard to give our guests an exceptional dining experience; therefore, we are delighted to hear that your visit with us was memorable. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again! Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
We had dinner for Valentines Day and it was a wonderful evening! Excellent service and truly unbelievable food! Highly recommend.
We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you for choosing The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen and for the recommendation! It was a pleasure hosting you while you were here to celebrate Valentine's Day, and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
The Ridges Resort is quickly becoming one of our favorite close-to-home getaway spots. And a large part of the reason for that is this on-site restaurant. The food is absolutely outstanding consisting of tasteful, yet large portions with just enough variety to make the menu diverse yet simple and not overwhelming. My wife and I both had the ribeye and neither of us could finish our meals. It was so great we decided to come back for breakfast the next morning and that certainly didn't disappoint either. We shared the "Big Nasty" and added a side of cheese grits and that was plenty to fill us up. All the meat and veggies are local, so that certainly adds to the charm. We will definitely be back!
Thank you for your kind recommendation. Our commitment is to exceed our guests' expectations with our culinary excellence, so it is rewarding to learn that you had a rejuvenating dining time with your wife. It was a pleasure hosting you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another exceptional experience. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Great food, great service. Adam the chef, Alex and Reece the severs were outstanding. We can’t wait to go back
On behalf of our staff, thank you for the terrific review! We are pleased to know how much you enjoyed your meal and our hospitality. I will surely share your compliments with Alex and Reece. All of us at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen look forward to having you dine with us again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
This is the best restaurant in Towns and Union Counties both! Beautiful setting, quiet ambience, creative and delicious food. It’s a little on the pricey side for the area, but well worth it.
Sunday brunch is not to be believed! Everything you could want and more. Dinner was fabulous as well. Our party had duck, quail, and salmon. We were so full we couldn’t eat dessert. Next time I will pace myself better!
What a pleasure reading your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about our Sunday brunch. It was a joy having you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Our waiter had a good personality. He was helpful with suggestions and patient. .................................................................
Cathy, on behalf of our staff, thank you for the terrific review! We are pleased to know how much you enjoyed your meal and our hospitality. All of us at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen look forward to having you dine with us again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
The server had a very bad attitude my friend received the wrong soup. The server was up set that he sent it back. There were only 3 table that had clients and one left stating service was bad.
The only salad you could get with your meal was $12:00 dollars this is crazy.
It was very chilly we asked the server to please turn the heat up every one had put their jacket on she stated the heat is on.
We are locals and this type of service will not keep this restaurant open long.
Thank you for reviewing your time with us. We would like to offer you our apologies for the disappointing experience you had at our restaurant. Normally our servers do a terrific job of responding to our guest’s needs; therefore, we are disappointed to learn that we let you down. We value your feedback as we are continually striving to improve our guest services. We hope to welcome you back to experience our hospitality and food at its finest. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Great Christmas brunch, but on the pricey side. Food was great.
What a pleasure reading your comments. We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you for choosing our restaurant for your Christmas brunch, and we look forward to seeing you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Second visit for Sunday brunch, and the food was very good from the egg station & carving table to all the sides offered whether it was for breakfast or lunch. Some of my favorites are the eggs benedict done to perfection, the beet salad is wonderful and the mac and cheese was very creamy and delicious. Took 3 guests who had never been before and all enjoyed their selections and would come back again.
Judy, Thank you for choosing The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen again. We are delighted to know you had an excellent brunch experience with us and especially loved our eggs benedict, the beet salad, as well as the mac and cheese. We appreciate you recommending us and look forward to welcoming you all again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
WE HAD THANKSGIVING MEAL AND IT WAS SUPERB.
SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT AND WAS SEATED BY FIREPLACE WHICH FELT LIKE HOME.
Witsella, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your Thanksgiving meal with us at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are pleased to know that you had an exceptional experience with us and that our staff did an excellent job taking care of you. Our team works incredibly hard, and we will enjoy sharing your comments with them. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Liked the old style buffet better instead of the way they did it this year. Less choices this year.
Vicky, Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry for not meeting your expectations during this visit and that you had a disappointing dining experience. We will share your comments with appropriate individuals to see what changes can be made. Thank you once more for sharing your thoughts, and we do hope you will join us again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Really enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner. Unusual new way of serving. Food was great, missing salads only complaint. Service was good and friendly. Table arrangement for large parties we were seated at table for six and only three of us.
Love the view and location. Eat there often.
What a pleasure reading your comments. We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you for choosing to dine with us on the occasion of Thanksgiving. It was a joy having you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
We were seated in an annex room. The room was cold and devoid of any atmosphere. We were on a table set for six ( there were two in our party) The food was good, but, cold. The servers seemed to he inexperienced, but, they were accommodating and pleasant. The experience was at best, underwhelming. But, we would be willing to give it another try.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We pride ourselves on delivering a memorable dining experience; therefore, we apologize for falling short of these expectations during your recent visit. We have shared your feedback with the appropriate team to ensure this will be corrected moving forward. Thank you once more, and we look forward to welcoming you again for the flawless experience. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
The food is out of this world good. The chef is so lovely and makes sure to touch base with each person dining. The ambience is very odd. It is SO quiet that its almost awkward and the decor is very dated and overly formal. It's confusing. We love to go in the warm weather because we can eat outside but when it's cold and we have to sit in the dining room, it's pretty weird. We will certainly return because yum yum yum.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a kind review of your dining experience at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. It is a pleasure to know you enjoyed the delectable food we offer and the exceptional hospitality of our team. However, we regret not meeting your expectations with the ambiance of our restaurant. We value your feedback and look forward to having you dine with us again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
The service and food was exceptional beyond what I expected and I own four restaurants myself! Job well done to your Chef and Staff! Keep it up! Cheers!
Mark, Thank you for the kind review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed our food offerings and that our staff did an excellent job taking care of you. Our team works incredibly hard, and we will enjoy sharing your compliments with them. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Every single item my family ordered from the menu was expertly crafted, and every single item was delicious.
We were pleased to read about your visit to The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen and how fantastic your experience was! Our culinary staff strives to ensure that each one of our dishes is fresh and just right every time. Therefore, we were glad to learn that you enjoyed everything. Thank you for mentioning how much you enjoyed all our appetizing meals. It is a guest favorite! Thank you again for telling us about your visit; we look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
We were staying at the Ridges Resort with friends so we made reservations for dinner at the Oakes. The restaurant, but in particular the cuisine, exceeded our expectations. The room was beautiful and quiet with fire going in the fireplace. Wait staff was friendly and efficient If a bit inexperienced. The chef was outstanding as was his menu. All four of us had different entrées and they were all delicious. We can’t wait to visit again.
What a pleasure reading your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with an exceptional dining experience and served by our devoted staff. Our team works incredibly hard, and I will enjoy sharing your comments with them. It was a joy having you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel, Executive Chef
Sweet Jenna was our delightful waitperson again-we we’re thrilled. Chef Adam made a delicious sushi tray for the table to share. Yum! The sushi was so filling my husband and I both had the beet salad and butternut squash soup, they were both delicious. The couple with us had the salmon and the scallops. They declared them excellent!! Of course we were served the signature sweet cream biscuits with a homemade butter blend that are to die for. OMGooodness! The small taste of grits and ? served in between was delightful. Then, the shot glass dessert of the night was served at the end. Everything was so very delicious !
What a pleasure reading your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. It was a joy having you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel, Executive Chef
The food was absolutely delicious! Beautifully prepared and presented. Service unfortunately didn’t match the excellence of the food. Servers were attentive but didn’t know the menu or ingredients. The chef, however was super attentive!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your dining experience with us at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food. We are also grateful for your feedback as it helps us to know where we can make improvements. We appreciate you for recommending us and look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Delicious and creative, as always!! Chef Adam and his staff cannot be best.
What a pleasure reading your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about your wonderful dining experience with us. It was a pleasure having you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
I have been to The Oaks several times and it only gets better each time. The chef is top-notch, our service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect. As an Atlanta native, I can be a bit of a food snob. I chose The Oaks to host my birthday with several friends who made the trip from Atlanta. We were all more than pleased with everything. It was a great evening and will hopefully tempt more of my Atlanta friends to come up to our beautiful North GA mountains.
It is always great to hear from our devoted guests, so thank you for taking the time to leave a review. With our superior service and spectacular ambiance, we think it is pretty easy to fall in love with The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we are glad you feel the same! It was our pleasure hosting you and your friends on your birthday celebration, and we look forward to serving you all again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
The service and food were excellent. The waitress was very attentive. The pork fritters and pumpkin soup appetizers were amazing. The fresh baked biscuits with herb butter were tasty. And the main courses were excellent. I had the venison which was cooked to perfection and presented well. The chef placed the sliced venison on a bed of charred sliced cauliflower which was placed on top of a bed of wilted spinach over sautéed onions and sweet white raisins...yum! My wife had a grilled ribeye that was also cooked perfectly and presented along with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The chef came out to check on us and other diners personally and sent out small butters between courses as a courtesy.
Gem of a find in an unexpected place. Reminiscent of fine restaurants in Atlanta, New York our San Francisco in Hiawassee / Young Harris, GA. Who would have thought?
What a pleasure reading your comments. We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about the delicious food we serve as well as the attentive service you received. It was a joy having you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
This was a truly superb meal in an unexpected location. The food was creative and perfectly prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients. The chef personally came out to visit with each table, which was a nice touch. This dinner outshone all our expectations.
Amanda, Thank you for the lovely review of The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are very proud of our delectable seasonal menu. All our dishes are prepared with fresh, local ingredients and uniquely created by our head chef. We are also glad you loved our location as well as our stellar hospitality. It was a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
We had an incredible dining experience, seated on the back patio. In between our courses (which were cooked to perfection), the chef regularly appeared with little dishes of wild creative off-the-wall offerings that kept this dinner party enthralled. Our guests just could not believe it. Word needs to get out on this best kept secret in the Hiawassee - Young Harris area. An unexpected gem to be found in this neck of the woods.
JamesB, Thank you so much for the wonderful review of The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. Our culinary staff strives to ensure that each one of our dishes is fresh and just right every time. Therefore, we are delighted to learn that you and your guests enjoyed your dining experience with us. We hope to have the privilege of hosting you again. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Chef came to our table to explain the sushi and was very personable and professional! The food was mahvolous! We had the sushi and two apps, the gnocchi and the shrimp and both were prepared with lovely seasoning and tasted wonderful! I recommend highly!
Lurl, Thank you for recommending us and what a pleasure reading your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you again for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about our chef. It was a joy having you at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel, Executive Chef
Great food but horrendous service
Thank you for dining with us. We are pleased you enjoyed our food offerings, but we regret the lack of attentiveness you received from our staff. Your comments will be shared with our entire team, and we are grateful for the feedback. We hope you will dine with us again, so we can provide you with the exceptional experience for which we are known. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel, Executive Chef
Fabulous experience! Thanks to the team who cooked, served and designed the menu! The Lake Chatuge area is so fortunate to have this little gem of a restaurant ---- easy boat ride, very continental.
Pam, Thank you for the lovely review of The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. We are thrilled to learn we were able to provide you with a perfect dining experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to serving you back soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel, Executive Chef
We were so pleased with our dining experience with Chef Adam, and Jenna, our server. My husband had the tomato soup and salmon dish—he ate every bit. Our daughter, granddaughter and I enjoyed the heirloom caprece’ Salad—-yummmmmm! Our daughter ordered the ravioli which she thoroughly enjoyed. Our granddaughter ordered the entre scallop dish, which she thought was excellent. I had the scallop appetizer, which was delicious. The gratis amuse bouche, the biscuits with house cream butter (to die for),and the citrus cream pastry and chocolate mousse rounded out our evening. Thank you to Chef Adam for the delicious food, and the delightful Jenna, for great service. We will return
Thank you for recommending us to future travelers. What a pleasure reading your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a stylish atmosphere combined with delicious food and served by our devoted staff. Thank you again for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about Jenna. It was a joy having your family at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, and we look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel, Executive Chef
This was my second visit to the Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. I am so happy to have a 5 star restaurant in Hiawassee. The food is beautifully presented and Chef Adam knows exactly how to prepare it. Service is awesome. I have introduced several friends from surrounding towns and they were all thrilled to know about it. Thanks to Chef Adam and his staff for a wonderful evening.
Thank you for recommending The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. I am delighted to know you enjoyed our casual atmosphere combined with delicious food served by an attentive staff. It was a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
This was the best dining experience we’ve ever had in the area.
Philip, Thank you for being our guest at The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. Our top priority is for you to have an enjoyable dining experience and from your review, we are pleased to have exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
The Wed sushi was outstanding. Combined with a few appetizers and a good bottle of wine made a complete meal.
Robin, Thank you for reviewing The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are delighted to know enjoyed our sushi and that our appetizers and wine added to the exceptional dining experience. It was a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Chef Adam Daniel Executive Chef
Chef Adam has made The Oaks a wonderful experience. The food was outstanding, as was the service and personal attention that Chef Adam provides to his guests. He came out of the kitchen several times to provide us with small plates of new dishes he was preparing, as well as to make sure out meals were prepared exactly as we wanted.
I would recommend that you add this restaurant to your list of can't misses at Lake Chatuge.
Thank you for the wonderful review of The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen and for recommending us. Our chef delights in preparing mouth-watering dinner specials, and our staff takes pleasure in providing great service. We will share your gracious comments with the team, especially Chef Adam, and let them know their efforts are not going unnoticed. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Sincerely, Tiffany Leonard Restaurant Manager
Fabulous meal, lots of fresh vegetables and unique flavors. Scallops, Lamb and Pasta entrees were all delicious. Attentive service. Chef came by the table and brought us a few extras to try. Highly recommend this "new" Oaks!!
Chery, We were pleased to read about your recent visit to The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen and how fantastic your experience was! Our culinary staff strives to ensure that each one of our dishes is fresh and just right every time. Therefore, we are glad to learn that you enjoyed everything. Thank you for mentioning how much you enjoyed the Scallops, Lamb, and Pasta entrees. Thank you again for your recommendation and we look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Tiffany Leonard Restaurant Manager
It was a wonderful breakfast beautiful morning outside on the patio. Lake view awesome. Servers were very good.
All 6 of us enjoyed our breakfast. We will definitely go back overall it was a wonderful meal and the main server was great.
Atmosphere is great staff very friendly.
Joe, Thank you for reviewing The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are glad you all had a delightful breakfast with us and that you were impressed with the quality of service we provide. Your feedback is invaluable and gives us the opportunity to serve our guests better in the future. We appreciate your business and look forward to making your experience better on your next visit. Sincerely, Tiffany Leonard Restaurant Manager
We love the Blairsville to Hiawasee stretch. This is the most creative cuisine here. Well thought out menu with choices for many palates. Thay are trying very hard to bring a true chef driven kitchen to the area. Dinner on patio is very nice.
Doug, Thank you for the lovely review of The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We appreciate your kind words about you how much you particularly enjoyed our food. We strive to use only the highest quality ingredients, and we believe it shows in the quality of our menu offerings. It was a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Tiffany Leonard Restaurant Manager
Such a nice experience. Food was excellent and service from Alex was spot on.
Larry, Thank you for the generous review of The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen. We are delighted to know you had a great dining experience and that you were impressed with the quality of service provided by Alex. Your compliments will surely be shared with our team, and we look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Tiffany Leonard Restaurant Manager
New chef is definately creative and all dishes were excellent. The Wednesday sushi was a true value. We thought the portions were slightly small for the prices. (Except the sushi which was a LOT for the price).
For us, the portions were large enough but I suppose other's that may agree with my price comment, may prefer larger portions at the same price ? Catch 22 ?
We will certainly continue to dine here at least every few weeks as it is !
Servers appeared to be new at their jobs and probably 'new' to this type of food, but were well trained and working hard to do a good job.
Robin, We are pleased to read about your recent visit to The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen and how fantastic your experience was! Our culinary staff strives to ensure that each one of our dishes is fresh and just right every time. Therefore, we were glad to learn that you enjoyed everything. Thank you for mentioning how much you enjoyed the sushi. It is a guest favorite! We look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Tiffany Leonard Restaurant Manager
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The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.
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