Original American Kitchen (oak)

We visited on December 22nd, and both the food and service were fantastic! The mahi and shrimp and grits were absolutely delicious! Our waiter was wonderful, ensuring our glasses were never empty. I highly recommend this restaurant!

We visited Gainesville, FL, in an attempt to escape Hurricane Irma. The owner, Eric, kept the restaurant open until the very last moment to ensure that everyone had something to eat. He helped distract us from the storm, providing a bit of comfort during a frightening time. It’s in moments of crisis that we truly see people step up and give their best. Thank you, Eric, for your dedication to your customers, the incredible service, the superb food, and the fantastic sangria. People like you make America great.

What a delightful little gem in this small town! I wouldn't think twice about returning. The servers are friendly, and there's both indoor and outdoor seating available. I tried the fried chicken, which was slightly dry, but when you pair it with the garlic mashed potatoes, you won't be disappointed. The dessert options are fantastic, and you can't go wrong with the bread pudding—it’s exceptional. Be sure not to miss out on happy hour!

The OAK is a really special and very well organized restaurant. They are good vegetarian options there to get some healthy food. Will definitely come back when I’m in Gainesville.

Visited tonight for dinner as my fiancé and I were passing through. This particular neighbourhood is inundated with dining establishments. I ordered a Captain and Coke, and she had a Black Widow cider to drink. We shared an order of Buffalo Style Cauliflower to start. My fiancé ordered Braised Boneless Ribs and I had a Beet and Arugula Salad with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese topped with Angus Steak (upcharge) Our meals were served quickly and were flavourful. The portion sizes did not disappoint. The prices were slightly North of Average but not totally unreasonable. Our waitress Amanda was great. She was fun, attentive and professional. She even helped us find our hotel for the evening. We would not hesitate to return to Original American Kitchen. Thank you!