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The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen, nestled alongside the scenic Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA, offers a fine dining experience that captivates both locals and visitors alike. With a menu highlighting seasonal ingredients, the restaurant presents dishes like the melt-in-your-mouth pork belly and perfectly cooked filet mignon, as noted by customers. The ambiance is enhanced by live piano music on select nights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Reviews highlight the exceptional service, with guests praising the staff's attentiveness and genuine hospitality. Celebratory gestures, like complimentary desserts for special occasions, add a personal touch that leaves a lasting impression. Standout dishes include the Potato Crusted Halibut and Duck Confit, both celebrated for their exquisite presentation and robust flavors.
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen isn't just about good food; it’s an experience woven with love and dedication. Diners revel in delightful appetizers like fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese, and the superfood grain bowl that aligns health with taste. Whether celebrating an anniversary or sharing a meal with friends, this gem promises memorable dining filled with culinary artistry. Make it a point to visit—you’ll want to return.
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Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen
Review highlights
Based on 341 reviewsThe Oaks Lakeside Kitchen is widely praised for its exceptional fine dining experience, combining expertly prepared dishes with a warm and inviting ambiance. Common themes in reviews highlight standout appetizers like pork belly and fried green tomatoes, as well as perfectly cooked entrees such as filet, halibut, and duck confit. Guests frequently commend the harmonious balance of flavors and thoughtful presentation that reflect the chef’s skill. Service is described as attentive and friendly, contributing to a memorable visit. The restaurant’s atmosphere, enhanced by live piano music on select days, adds to the overall charm. Many patrons note special touches like complimentary desserts, making it a favored choice for celebrations and intimate dining.
We love to eat at local establishments. My husband and I were blown away by the pork belly appetizer! My filet was cooked to perfection. I could cut it with a butter knife and it melted in my mouth! Drinks were so yummy. Dessert by an in house pastry chef. I could taste the love the staff has for this place. Ambiance was amazing. We will definitely be back in the fall. If you're in the area I highly recommend stopping in!
We came here for dinner to celebrate our first anniversary, and I’m so glad we did! It is a gorgeous restaurant, our server was beyond great and nice, and the food was amazing!! They even gave us a dessert to celebrate! It was beyond amazing! 100/10! Will definitely come back!
Excellent food. Good service. Large group seated nearby were very loud. Dessert on the house for the birthday girl. We had fried green tomatoes for an appetizer, the filet with mashed potatoes, bone-in pork chop with marcapone grits, salmon with black rice and Brussel sprouts an carrots for sharing. All delicious.
Delicious meal! The fried green tomatoes were very tasty with the pimento cheese and bacon jam. No flavor over powered another. The wagyu beef burger was cooked to perfection. Great vibe with the piano music on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Don’t miss this gem! We had the Potato Crusted Halibut and the Duck Confit and both were truly amazing! The presentation and flavors would rival any top restaurant. Truly a chef that knows what he is doing!
Had dinner here and everything was awesome! Lisa’s recommendations were spot on! The crab cakes were delicious. The bread pudding was absolutely the best I’ve ever had. It’s a must visit place.
Beautiful place. I visited several weeks ago and had a great dining experience here. We went for an early lunch and it was almost empty but started getting a little busy as we left. The server was excellent. She accommodated us based on our seating preference and answered our questions regarding the lunch specials. I asked her what she recommended and the meal was delicious! They offer indoor and outdoor dining. Both areas are beautiful and I would love to come back here if I am ever in the area again.
The staff at The Oaks were excellent. When there was an issue with service delay (after being seated by hostess, waited 15-20m without service before approaching the hostess again to request water/service from server), the team at The Oaks went above and beyond to recoup the service and provide an excellent experience afterward. I felt very well taken care of and would recommend not only the service but also the food. The filet was delicious. I tried the chocolate mousse and it was quite good; the flavor was very rich and you could easily split one portion between two people. I look forward to coming back to try other dishes on the menu. The selection of music on the Saturday night I visited included various jazz selections. I recommend trying to get a seat outside or by the windows if you can to get a good view of the lake. Thanks again, Lisa and team!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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