best restaurant ever handled down
What a gem of a restaurant. I have driven past here numerous times on my way to Greenville and it has been on my list of places to try. Fortunately a friend suggested we meet there for dinner and I jumped at the chance. It was busy, but not crowded, on a Wednesday evening. They were more than accommodating with some of our dietary restrictions, although we did have to send one item back to have the breadcrumbs left off even though my friend had already identified as gluten free. But other than that, the dinner was so lovely, and the atmosphere was amazing! I can't wait to go back and enjoy the outdoor bar area on a weekend. The greens on my salad were obviously fresh from the farm, and they made a point of explaining how much they focus on hyper local (if not grown on their farm, then sourced within 20-30 miles, with the exception of seafood). The presentation was lovely and the portions were well sized, but not overwhelming. Can't wait to return to share this hidden gem.
Oak Hill Cafe was mentioned as the best restaurant in Greeneville, SC. So naturally we had to try it. It did not disappoint.The setting is quaint - a converted house with 3 indoor dining areas and an outdoor patio. Outside is a farm where they grow a lot of the produce they use.Servers were very helpful and friendly (and accommodating to special requests). The choice of mixed drinks and wines was very good.Food was excellent. Both the duck mole and the pork with guava sauce were cooked to perfection. Sauces and accompaniments were right on. The mushroom pate appetizer was delicious and decadent. Desserts were very good. The tres leches cake, however, was really a take on one, as it had barely any of the "leche". We prefer a more soaked, traditional cake. Also, portions were just a bit too small.Parking is fairly ample and reservations seem to be had fairly easily - for now. We doubt that will last!
Sadly after visiting this establishment tonight, I’m ordering dinner after arriving home from what was suppose to be my spouse’s and I’s valentines/anniversary dinner.We were seated quickly since we had a reservation but from that point on, our experience was hit and miss. The first round of bread we ordered was warm and appetizing which prompted us to order another. It was so good! Come to find out the second round was served to us cold and with a smaller serving of the butter spread, so we couldn’t finish 2/6 pieces of bread we paid $3 again for. Why couldn’t you ask for more butter you may ask. Our server barely touched our table and was not at all attentive, reasons being that I didn’t even touch my entree (picture #1, chicken blanquette).It was so underwhelming and since I didn’t like it, I think it’s fair to pay for it, BUT the waitress didn’t even ask why I didn’t even take more than one bite into my chicken. The rice was overcooked (aka mushy and chewy) and the side was so under seasoned, just like the chicken-which I did try to fix with salt I asked for but unfortunately, there was no salvaging the chicken. My spouse’s meal: the duck was good, tender and skin crispy, but the carrot was undercooked and he didn’t finish his meal either.So in addition to being inattentive, our waitress wasn’t concerned with the experience I had at Oak Hill Cafe (picture #2). We were very excited to visit for dinner, but we walked away disappointed.But in all honesty, their recent feature in a food magazine is the reason why we visited for dinner, but also the reason they might not be concerned.If you made it to the end, thanks for reading! You won’t be spending over $100 and regretting it like us if you take this into consideration.
Amazing restaurant. Great food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Food was amazing; everything fresh. The place is beautiful and decorated with great taste. Make a reservation before going; it gets packed and it's not big.
Sadly after visiting this establishment tonight, I’m ordering dinner after arriving home from what was suppose to be my spouse’s and I’s valentines/anniversary dinner.We were seated quickly since we had a reservation but from that point on, our experience was hit and miss. The first round of bread we ordered was warm and appetizing which prompted us to order another. It was so good! Come to find out the second round was served to us cold and with a smaller serving of the butter spread, so we couldn’t finish 2/6 pieces of bread we paid $3 again for. Why couldn’t you ask for more butter you may ask. Our server barely touched our table and was not at all attentive, reasons being that I didn’t even touch my entree (picture #1, chicken blanquette).It was so underwhelming and since I didn’t like it, I think it’s fair to pay for it, BUT the waitress didn’t even ask why I didn’t even take more than one bite into my chicken. The rice was overcooked (aka mushy and chewy) and the side was so under seasoned, just like the chicken-which I did try to fix with salt I asked for but unfortunately, there was no salvaging the chicken. My spouse’s meal: the duck was good, tender and skin crispy, but the carrot was undercooked and he didn’t finish his meal either.So in addition to being inattentive, our waitress wasn’t concerned with the experience I had at Oak Hill Cafe (picture #2). We were very excited to visit for dinner, but we walked away disappointed.But in all honesty, their recent feature in a food magazine is the reason why we visited for dinner, but also the reason they might not be concerned.If you made it to the end, thanks for reading! You won’t be spending over $100 and regretting it like us if you take this into consideration.
Great food and a wonderful staff. All the food is fresh and taste great! My first time, but not my last!
Updated review after owner responded: I’m not sure if it was implied they couldn’t address an issue since it wasn’t brought to their attention at the time or not, but am I expected to walk in and claim to be the 2 star reviewer and get the discount? I was already humiliated after paying for a meal I didn’t enjoy. Thank you for following up though.——————Sadly after visiting this establishment tonight, I’m ordering dinner after arriving home from what was suppose to be my spouse’s and I’s valentines/anniversary dinner.We were seated quickly since we had a reservation but from that point on, our experience was hit and miss. The first round of bread we ordered was warm and appetizing which prompted us to order another. It was so good! Come to find out the second round was served to us cold and with a smaller serving of the butter spread, so we couldn’t finish 2/6 pieces of bread we paid $3 again for. Why couldn’t you ask for more butter you may ask. Our server barely touched our table and was not at all attentive, reasons being that I didn’t even touch my entree (picture #1, chicken blanquette). It was so underwhelming and since I didn’t like it, I think it’s fair to pay for it, BUT the waitress didn’t even ask why I didn’t even take more than one bite into my chicken. The rice was overcooked (aka mushy and chewy) and the side was so under seasoned, just like the chicken-which I did try to fix with salt I asked for but unfortunately, there was no salvaging the chicken. My spouse’s meal: the duck was good, tender and skin crispy, but the carrot was undercooked and he didn’t finish his meal either. So in addition to being inattentive, our waitress wasn’t concerned with the experience I had at Oak Hill Cafe (picture #2). We were very excited to visit for dinner, but we walked away disappointed.But in all honesty, their recent feature in a food magazine is the reason why we visited for dinner, but also the reason they might not be concerned. Hopefully we’re wrong and might one day be back.If you made it to the end, thanks for reading! You won’t be spending over $100 and regretting it like us if you take this into consideration.
I assume the unpaved parking lot is so they can make a quick getaway when everyone realizes how terrible this is. You may have visited restaurants in the past that are a tad noisy. Well, compared to this place, wherever you’ve been in the past is like sitting in a library. It is so noisy that you cannot hear the person beside you. The wine: the poor guy trying to open the bottle had zero training. Broke off the cork on 2 bottles. Not his fault. Zero training. The food: short rib with a green mystery sauce. Tiny piece of black bass that was covered with what looked and tasted like bbq sauce. Poached chicken with a tasteless white gravy. Save your money and don’t be conned by the masses that think “it must be good because it’s farm to table”