Oak Eatery

This place is a legitimate hidden gem. For years I'd see the positive rating online and was unjustly skeptical, based purely on location in a strip of stores in Hamel. Funny enough, if it sat a block away on the Hamel main strip then I probably would have assumed it was a quaint small town restaurant, which exactly what it is.I've not had a bad thing here. The people are incredibly friendly. I think the menu must rotate a bit, because they sadly no longer seem to have my favorite sandwich, The Great Northern, a turkey and bacon on rye. But that's ok, they have plenty of other great options, including their burgers, and I like their soups, too.

Went here in Valentine's Day fir the first time and I wanted to like it, but have to give it two stars. The service was very slow. We sat for 10+ minutes before being acknowledged. Tables that got sat after us already got their drinks before we even got to place our drink order. I normally don't mind slow service if the restaurant is busy, but it was not busy, our server just kept walking past us. The food was okay. We got an app (waffle fries) and I got a burger and my fiancé got the French dip. Overpriced for what it was - I was expecting something more. Only bottled/canned beer.The ambiance was not my favorite. The lights above the table were very bright and there was no decor so the place was echoey. There looked to be a counter that you could order food to go at, but not sure what that was all about. It was a confusing layout for what I thought was a sit down restaurant.Overall I was really looking forward to trying this local restaurant, but I don't need to go back.

Great little spot. I had the chicken fingers and they were really good. Fries were decent. They do have traditional table service and our server was nice. Inside is very casual and relaxed. Lots of parking.

Stopped in while in the area. A simple place with surprisingly good food! The staff was friendly and the food came quickly. The restaurant was really clean and well maintained. We will definitely make our way back for a lunch in the future.

Another week another work lunch as I'm slowly connecting back in person with my team the past few weeks. We frequent here quite a bit at my work and if you haven't heard of it or been, you should! It's the cutest cafe style restaurant with a menu for everyone. This summer my go to has been the Pineapple Mango Salad with Salmon! They feature indoor and outdoor seating with a cute patio located by a small fountain pond. They offer beer and wine as well too for a little happy hour style meal.

In Idaho, nachos look a bit different. But they got cheese and bacon, so we don't judge the spuds. Share it with the table next to ya and you'll probably become best buds ;)Check out the dining at this fine little place in Medina:Idaho Nachos -- Crispy waffle fries topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion served with seasoned sour creamFrench Dip -- Thinly-shaved tender beef piled high with melted provolone, crispy onions and their famous whiskey sauce, all on a ciabatta bun, with au jus for dippingFrom Oak Eatery right down the hill from Hamel No lies, we were appetized by these fries. The waffle variety can sometimes be soggy, bogging down an otherwise awesome app. But not so for Oak; golden brown and can't-believe-it's-so-good crispy, the bacon/cheese mix on these was wondrous. And I'm definitely on team seasoned sour cream.And without further ado, the vessel for the au jus. Terrifically tender beef and gooey provolone with crispy sweet onions on ciabatta... you just gotta go for it. The house special sauce was sensational as well I think you'll jive with this place off Highway 55! The dishes are dually down-to-earth and divine, not to mention the prices that are very fair in the midst of inflation! Oak is no joke--its worth it to stop by soon! Thanks to Pastor Jackson for a fantastic and filling dinner!

Simply blown away by this place. I have heard rave reviews from friends in the area and had to check it out for myself. Oak Eatery, in Hamel, is located at the west end of a small business strip with clear visibility from HWY 55 and extremely easy to get to. The dining area is relatively small with about 10 tables but feels huge boasting tall ceilings and floor to ceiling windows on the north and west sides. On to the food. I literally could have ordered every item on the menu as they all had mouth watering descriptions. We decided to start with a spinach and artichoke dip served with fresh made bread made with their pizza dough and then seasoned. The dip was fine, exactly what you could expect from artichoke dip BUT THE BREAD! OMG. I would have been happy with a plate of that! It was soft and flakey and perfectly seasoned. I wasn't planning on soup but they had chili as a special for day so I could resist. If this chili is available ITS A MUST. I like my chili with a little more heat but given the area I get it. It was extremely flavorful though and had huge chunks of meat. For my course I went with their The Medina Sandwich. "Seasoned steak, sauteed onions, american and swiss-american cheeses served on grilled sourdough bread" The meat with cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. They served it with a side of Aj Jus which I thought was odd but it was delicious. The sandwich reminded me of a French Dip which they also have on their menu. I will probably get that next time I go. I also have pictures my girlfriends sandwich, The Rachel. Another huge sandwich that came piled high with juicy turkey, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled marble rye. I do feel it could have had a little more 1000 island. This place was GREAT. It is a must stop!

Our food was delicious and the service was great! I think the only reason I may not recommend was the atmosphere felt really bare and cold. At first walking in it looked like a place where you order at the counter and leave or quick grab a table, like a fast food/to go situation... not welcoming as if it was a sit down restaurant. I think the atmosphere is part of the experience and it just didn't feel like a cozy spot. I think it has a ton of potential if it felt more welcoming! Other than that we enjoyed the meal!

We told them in advance we had a group of 12-14 coming, but 21 showed up. They were quick and gracious to accommodate our expanding group. The orders were perfect, the individual checks accurate and they made us feel welcome. Also, I can't say enough about the firecracker shrimp tacos.

The food is always good and service is amazing. It is our go to restaurant locally. While I with it didn't have the strip mall ambiance. The food and service outway it.