Oakhart Social

We had no reservation, but we still went to see if they had any open seating around 5:30pm, and we got seated right away in their heated outdoor patio! The restaurant gives very cozy, rustic vibes - very warm. Service was great, the waiters were super attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious! They serve family-style, and they recommended ordering 3-4 items for 2 people. Hanger Steak - If there's one thing you must order, THIS IS IT! Paired with the chimichurri and aioli sauce, it was **chef's kiss** Grilled Oysters - Oysters were well-balanced with garlic and cheese and tasted super fresh, no surprise being right next door to public fish and oyster (hehe) Roasted Mushrooms & Polenta - This was the surprise of the night, where the oyster mushrooms had a citrus/tangy taste, and the polenta almost tasted like baked mac & cheese, but WAY better, especially paired with the chili creamy sauce! And don't get me started with the dessert & cocktails! The s'mores bread pudding was a unique take on s'mores and it was not too sweet approved! And all the cocktails we tried were good!

We had no reservation, but we still went to see if they had any open seating around 5:30pm, and we got seated right away in their heated outdoor patio! The restaurant gives very cozy, rustic vibes - very warm. Service was great, the waiters were super attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious! They serve family-style, and they recommended ordering 3-4 items for 2 people. Hanger Steak - If there's one thing you must order, THIS IS IT! Paired with the chimichurri and aioli sauce, it was **chef's kiss** Grilled Oysters - Oysters were well-balanced with garlic and cheese and tasted super fresh, no surprise being right next door to public fish and oyster (hehe) Roasted Mushrooms & Polenta - This was the surprise of the night, where the oyster mushrooms had a citrus/tangy taste, and the polenta almost tasted like baked mac & cheese, but WAY better, especially paired with the chili creamy sauce! And don't get me started with the dessert & cocktails! The s'mores bread pudding was a unique take on s'mores and it was not too sweet approved! And all the cocktails we tried were good!

We finally tried Oakhart Social after hearing about it for years. We dined at the bar, it was a bit loud and service was not very attentive. As for the pros, we enjoyed the salad and broccoli. We ordered the “seared salmon” and were alarmed when it came out more than half raw and uncooked (as in the photo). Checked with the bartender who seemed to suggest that was normal and that the partial sear “cooks through” the salmon, however, nowhere on the menu was it noted that the salmon was left half raw and uncooked. I would not have ordered it had I known and the bartender didn’t offer anything to accommodate. It was gross to eat. The mushroom with polenta is also heavily smoked and came with a heavy cream sauce that wasn’t for us.

We finally tried Oakhart Social after hearing about it for years. We dined at the bar, it was a bit loud and service was not very attentive. As for the pros, we enjoyed the salad and broccoli. We ordered the “seared salmon” and were alarmed when it came out more than half raw and uncooked (as in the photo). Checked with the bartender who seemed to suggest that was normal and that the partial sear “cooks through” the salmon, however, nowhere on the menu was it noted that the salmon was left half raw and uncooked. I would not have ordered it had I known and the bartender didn’t offer anything to accommodate. It was gross to eat. The mushroom with polenta is also heavily smoked and came with a heavy cream sauce that wasn’t for us.

One of my favorite places to have dinner in Charlottesville. The food never disappoints and never does the service. I can’t recommend this place more. I’m a huge fan.