Oak on the Green Reviews Summary

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "This pub has a wonderful vibe."
• "Always busy but that keeps a great atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was something special."
• "Lovely atmosphere which, with the great service, helped us relax and have the best date we've ever had."
• "Very warm and cosy."
• "Nice atmosphere, great food - we had the Porterhouse steak and the chef definitely knows how to cook them to perfection."
• "Great atmosphere of an old school pub, generous portions full of flavours."

Cons:

• "Lots of people on Friday night so the restaurant was very noisy but a friendly lively family atmosphere."
• "Nice place but crammed as in tables are very close to each other."
• "The restaurant was very noisy but a friendly lively family atmosphere."
• "The noise levels in there are difficult at times."
• "Very busy and very noisy - had to ask to move table."
• "Was all quite noisy in there and hard to hear each other."
• "The noise levels in there are difficult at times too, as the decor is very old fashioned traditional pub (bloody lovely!)."

Service

Pros:

• "Service excellent with all staff friendly and helpful."
• "Paul the General manager, his long term team at the Oak on the green, are just the perfect host!"
• "Staff were superb, friendly, attentive and helpful."
• "Fantastic service - incredibly helpful and attentive staff."
• "The staff were absolutely fantastic and did everything they could to help."
• "The staff were so friendly and accommodating."
• "The staff were very helpful finding us a table and serving, when so many people were in."

Cons:

• "The food was average, the service very slow."
• "Food is Good (no better), but extremely long wait times."
• "Service was a little slow and we had to ask three different staff for condiments and then two for the bill."
• "Service terrible, not the fault of the staff, just not enough staff for the number of people in the restaurant."
• "Some staff appeared to be doing us a favour by bringing missing items from our order."
• "The young waitresses have no idea about service and come across as being completely disinterested."
• "When it was brought to the table it was thrown onto it, the waitress rushed away without asking if we required any condiments."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was top quality."
• "Gorgeous food (if portions extremely big) and cosy atmosphere."
• "The food here is amazing and there's a good selection to choose from."
• "The steak just melted in our mouths."
• "Nice atmosphere, great food - we had the Porterhouse steak and the chef definitely knows how to cook them to perfection."
• "Food is outstanding, there’s always a great atmosphere in there."
• "Very tasty food!"

Cons:

• "The food was average, the service very slow."
• "The tuna was awful."
• "The children’s burgers were very over cooked."
• "This place has gone down hill."
• "Feeling ill is something that persuaded me not to go back again."
• "I've had better microwave meals."
• "All food which we ordered, apart from beefburger was below average."

Portion Size

Pros:

• "Don't wear your tightest clothing, as portion sizes are VERY generous 🙂"
• "Massive portions so maybe consider starving for a week!"
• "Always a good endorsement. Plenty of food and couldn’t manage all my chips."
• "Everyone was extremely impressed with not just the quality but also the generous portion sizes all at very reasonable prices."
• "Great atmosphere of an old school pub, generous portions full of flavours."
• "Never leave there hungry there potions are double size."
• "Food was super with generous portions."

Cons:

• "Food portion sizes have become smaller over the years."
• "Meals are just as expensive but portions are definitely smaller."
• "The overall menu is highly over-priced for what it is."
• "The food was very nice, although we thought a little overpriced for standard pub food."
• "The prices may be a little more than some restaurants but since this restaurant is most certainly a cut above a majority of all of the others, I do honestly believe that you get what you pay for - and more."
• "Think little expensive to go regularly but you pay for what you get."
• "The table is that small that if you and your companion try and fit the menus on the table, they don't fit!!"

Management

Pros:

• "Paul the General manager, his long term team at the Oak on the green, are just the perfect host!"
• "The manager was hilarious and made us feel completely welcome and part of the family."
• "Manager was really nice and very funny !!"
• "Paul is really accommodating to guests, approachable and makes it a very personal experience."
• "Paul and his staff are friendly and the service is great."

Cons:

• "2 hours from starters to main, manager was rude."
• "The main downside was the manager/owner who was very abrupt about my wife not answering her phone at the table."
• "However the manager was walking around and did not say a thing."
• "Was not impressed with his HAVE YOU BOOKED in such a manner."