Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Beef Tenderloin Empanadas, Cubano, or Creole-Style St. Charles Benedict. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery. Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!
Oaken Menu
Executive Chef Christian Alejandro’s diverse American menu ranges from light seedlings to heavy timber with International flavor influences from Latin America, Italy, Creole, and more. Alejandro was recently inducted to the Disciples Escoffier organization. For quick business lunches, choose from leafy salads or flavorful sandwiches, and for dinner enjoy a nice selection of fresh seafood, pastas, and meats.
