The Oaks

Lancaster, VA · American restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Lancaster
#1
of 4 restaurants
City Percentile
100%
rating percentile
Address
The Oaks, 5434 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster, VA 22503
Phone
(804) 462-7050
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

The Oaks is a restaurant located in Lancaster, VA. It is one of 4 restaurants listed in Lancaster. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Lancaster city average of 4.6 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Lancaster. There are 6 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday4 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Stacy Stansbury · Feb 2026

Great food in a homey setting! Great salad bar and super rib eye! Friendliest staff you have ever seen! Only downside was on a Friday night we got there at 5pm and they were almost full… and it stayed that way till we left… so just know to go early or be prepared to wait… but you can always have a drink at the bar while you wait 😊

★★★★★ 5.0 Joey Loving · Apr 2025

We were out today exploring the historic Northern Neck and decided to try The Oaks restaurant. I'm glad we did! We were greeted as soon as we came through the door by the owner, Monty Carter, who was very accommodating and friendly. As soon as he seated us, one of his waitresses came over and asked if she could get us something to drink while we viewed the menu, which she did immediately. I decided on the hand cut ribeye steak, loaded baked potato, and a trip to the salad bar. My wife had the filet mignon, baked sweet potato, and lime beans. The steaks as well as the rest of the food were cooked perfectly, just like we asked. The atmosphere and the staff were terrific, and we will definitely be returning!

★★★★★ 5.0 Theresa Nutt-Moore · Oct 2025

My family celebrate my Uncle Tineys life. The food was Awesome!!! and the atmosphere was very warm The food was prepared with love

★★★★☆ 4.0 Robert From NY · Aug 2018

The Oaks is a friendly place, very welcoming. In fact, you might call it lively, as the town name implies..locals gather and chat..I felt I walked into a get together at a friend's place. If you need decor or trendy, this won't be for you. However, if you want decent ample tasty food, it might be just what you need. The salad bar was small,but fresh. The main course flavorful. Yes, the bar was lively! The staff very friendly n attentive. Give it a try! UPDATE The other day my once a year craving for a good steak lead me back to The Oaks..locals told me this was the place to go!. Well they were correct.. the first good steak I had since I moved from NYC..done just the way I liked it, and with true flavor. I'd love a switch up offering to steak au poivre, my personal favorite you just

★★★★★ 5.0 Reid MacHarg · Aug 2025

Now this is where you go if you’re looking for Southern, home style cooking. Just good food with a mix of seafood and steaks. The service is warm, and the atmosphere is appropriately old fashioned. It’s quite popular, so get there on the earlier side if you don’t want to wait.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurant

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