The Oak Grille At Macy’s

The atmosphere alone is worth the trip to this restaurant. Go on a weekday for dinner and you will probably only be sharing the restaurant with 2 – 3 other tables. The menu is broad enough and reasonably priced, and the service is incredible. They have various recommendations, but I suggest you get whatever you want… or go with a fish option. You can always go with a fish option. They serve a popover before the meal (a large hollow pastry). The fireplace they have up there is closing in on being 400 years old.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Oktoberfest menu this past fall as well as the December menu featuring Marcus Samuelson’s Swedish Meatballs. The service is great, the old school ambience is wonderful too.

The manager rocked it, made sure we had a table in record time. #LOVETHISPLACE!

An apparent case of food poisoning yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 18. I had lunch at the Oak Grill — popover, pot pie with salad. Seems it could only have been the salad. About three hours later, I came down with a case of diarrhea, which continues this AM. No other symptoms — no fever, no aches, etc. Staying home this AM until I’m sure I can go out without a problem

Amazing. Simply put. The service was outstanding, the food is delicious. (As well as an amazing price.) This truly is a gem in downtown mnpls. My husband and I each tried a soup — both the wild rice and french onion were to die for, then we tried the lettuce wraps, then had the potpie and one of the german specials. Soooo tasty! We topped it off with apple strudel for desert, it was just perfect. The ambience is classical and quiet. Will definitely return!

So good, hostess made popover Sunday for us even though it’s not on the menu, most delicious thing ever

I had work lunch at the Oak Grille because my contacts had never tried their legendary popovers. I had explained that this little hidden gem on the 12^th floor of Macy’s is not for the faint of heart. While less popular than its sunny cafeteria neighbor, Skyroom, the Oak Grill is fooling you if you think it’s for old folks taking a break from their downtown shopping day.
First off, it was quiet at the Oak Grill so we got right in, were seated immediately, and had a very attentive server. Their menu covers a wide variety of traditional fresh appetizers, soups and salads, and entrees. Oddly enough, once someone at our table ordered the chicken pot pie we were all sold!
The popovers were as achy and delicious as I remembered, however I did miss the honey flavored whipped butter I remembered them serving it with last time. The pot pie was fresh and homemade, and about the right proportion to fill you up at lunchtime.
Well this was a slightly heavier lunch then I would normally like, everything was really well prepared and delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant for client meetings, special events, and even larger group meals. They are very accommodating.

We stopped for a late lunch after the flower show. Popovers, wild rice soup, salmon salad croissant (part of their seafood special) and chicken pie – all delicious. Really good service. This place is a true classic.

We always use the Oak Grille for family visits. It’s beautiful, usually quiet, wonderful food, and every meal starts with a popover! Our 92 year old mother is in heaven there and all our kids like it too.

It absolutely pains me to give only two-​stars to The Oak Grille. Since I was a young kid, I have fond memories of going to the Oak Grille with my parents, especially during the holidays. Their inviting environment and comfort food was always welcomed, especially on cold winter days. Over the last couple years I wanted to start a new tradition with my own family that would include an annual visit to the Oak Grille accompanied with some Christmas shopping and going to visit Santa’s village. This last Christmas may prove to be our last attempt though. Despite having a reservation (booked a month in advance), we waited 25 minutes to be seated (we arrived 5 minutes early). Once seated, we again waited another 20 minutes before I had to flag down the hostess to get our waitress to come to our table. The bad service continued as all warm drinks were cold as were the meals. My meal, which I order with everyone else, didn’t come until 30 minutes after everyone was served due to my order being out. I wasn’t informed about this until I asked were my food was, after everyone else was already served. Once I got my food, it was cold and hastily slapped together in a rush (a 12 year-old’s plate at Old Country Buffet would have had a better presentation). The whole meal was a real let down. The entire experience left me questioning why I would want to continue the tradition. As of now, its over and this makes me pretty sad.

What’s not to love about a place that gives you free popovers with every meal and that is so old school women needed to be escorted by a male just to enter. Thankfully that rule no longer applies, but they kept the same décor! It looks like my grandmas basement and kind of smells like it, but the burger and pot pie are to die for. Pretzel buns, truffle oil mayo and homemade goodness make this a highly underrated lunch spot downtown.

I had a lovely and delicious lunch at this place. They start each person at the table with their own popover and butter. They pretty much melt in your mouth since they are so good!
I ordered the asiago crusted chicken which came with mashed potatoes and cooked zucchini, squash and tomatoes. It was large enough to feed two people so I took half of it home for dinner! I enjoyed the dish and recommend it.
There were also some nice sounding salads and sandwiches to choose from that my co workers seemed to enjoy.
It’s pretty easy to get a table here during lunch hour but I would avoid this place during the macys flower shows and Christmas since it gets overly crowded.

My first time here. A large group of us gathered for lunch to celebrate a birthday in January. The setting and ambiance felt sort-​of sedate, but in a calm, refined way.
I tried their Bloody Mary, and thought it was alright.
Having heard plenty over the years about their «infamous wild rice soup», I ordered a cup of it. Yes, it IS really good. If I go another time for lunch, I will order a bowl of that soup as my main course.
We ordered a basket of popovers for everyone. I found them to be good, but not great (my Mom’s homemade still beats all others in their lightness). I don’t recall now whether it was the popover or the butter that was slightly sweet, but I would prefer a slight salty flavor over the sweetness.
Our waiter service was fine, not remarkable.

The food was not great for the price paid. The highlight of the meal was the Yorkshire Pudding (bread) brought before the meal. Virtually no cocktail options and dessert (flourless chocolate cake) was bland.

Quick update!
Service was excellent! Lots of groups dining out, many with babies. My party included. I appreciate them having the slings versus the highchairs. More and more restaurants have them– so appreciated!
I ordered the Mandarin Chicken salad which was excellent, but I kind of wish I would have ordered the Grilled Flank Steak Salad– Yum! Both my parents gave me bites of theirs. It was really good!
Others ordered the potpie, walleye, chicken sandwich and a ceasar. Everyone loved their meal, the atmosphere and great service!

A Holiday tradition ! We love to go there at least once during the Christmas season.
Every meal starts with a hot popover and honey butter. The Mandarin salad to start with…
Then, any one of their entrees. The Swedish Meatballs, the Asiago Chicken, the Meatloaf, the Chicken Pot Pie,
those are all the ones I have tried and all have been good. If you are lucky, you may get a table near the fire.

This place is a hidden gem among the down town eat spots. Located on the 12^th floor of Macy’s. Not the easiest place to get to but well worth it.
I had the meat loaf and walleye strips for and app. Meatloaf was moist and the app was spot on. An unexpected delight was the pop overs accompanied by sweet whipped butter. Great way to start the meal.

Great Minneapolis gem. The service here is GREAT! My boyfriend and I try to go here at least once a week.
The food is classic American. Meat loaf and pot pie. Oh, and I can’t forget the famous popovers! I try something new every time I’m here, but the only thing I’ve had twice is the salmon and risotto.
This isn’t one of your trendy hot spots that come and go, this place is a part of Downtown Minneapolis history. There is never a wait or the need to make a reservation really. The crowd is older, but I prefer that over the rest of the downtown scene.

First things first, credit must be given to our server Rae who was so hospitable, polite and helpful. Her kind attitude definitely set the tone for our wonderful dinner at The Oak Grill.
For at this place was actually pretty good. As with the entire Macy’s store, I was expecting it to be underwhelming but the Knockwurst I had was delicious. The sauerkraut had the right amount of sour taste and felt freshly prepared (unlike certain restaurant where it can get soggy and gross). My friend had the caremelized salmon and it was yummy. The flavor went beneath the surface of the fish and it was great. My other friend had the Asiago chicken and the texture of the chicken breast was a little chewy but moist enough, and the accompanying sauce was rich in flavors.
Definitely coming back to The Oak.

I had forgotten about this nice restaurant on the 12^th floor of Daytons (Yes, it will always be Daytons to me!) until the night we were going to Pentages Theater.
We made reservations but there were very few people dining when we arrived. The atmosphere was very nice, prices surprisingly reasonable for a white table cloth and napkin venue, and service was good.
What we ordered was the meatloaf dinner which was good for meatloaf I guess. I am not a fan of meatloaf but it was pretty good. It was served with red pepper mashed potatoes and zucchini and squash. I had a side salad and french onion soup. The french onion soup was a little beefy for my taste but it was still very good. The salad was spinach with a few mandarin oranges, and almonds. Nothing special but it was fine.
The Popovers were yummy but how can popovers not be yummy? We had dessert which was my favorite part of the meal. We both had key lime bowls which was a graham cracker crust with a key lime custard and toasted meringue on top.
If you are looking for a more intimate, quiet, nice place to dine without breaking the bank, this is your place. Our bill was around thirty dollars and that included dessert.
Perfect place to park and dine before heading to the State, Pentages, or Orpheum.