Just had another great meal at Council Oak on Sunday (5/10/26). It was excellent, as usual. Not only was the food great, the people always take such good care of us (special shout out to Maria and Livvy, great job ladies!) After a long day working Mother’s Day, we saw no let down on the food or service. You could tell the staff had been working their butts off and were tired, but it did not stop them, real troopers. It is our favorite place for fine dining in the area, and will remain so as long as they keep it up like the other night. Excellent! Don’t pass up the Bananas Foster, not only is it a great show, it is SOOOO yummy!
Porter house steak was juicy and delicious. The customer service can use improvement. She was not friendly. I only ordered one steak and it took over 30 minutes to receive it. Overall I rate my $81 steak (that was aged for 28 days) a 7 out of 10.
During a recent visit to Council Oaks Steaks and Seafood at the Hard Rock Casino, I enjoyed a variety of dishes, including ribeye, salmon, oysters, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and broccoli, along with a non-alcoholic berry drink.
The Brussels sprouts were the standout dish perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The virgin berry drink was exceptional, easily one of the best non-alcoholic beverages I’ve had, refreshing and delicious. The ribeye was cooked well and satisfying, and the oysters were fresh. The mashed potatoes and broccoli complemented the meal nicely.
However, the salmon was overcooked, with both the top and bottom burnt, which was disappointing given how simple it is to cook properly.
Service was polite but could use some improvement. When our appetizer of oysters was brought out, nobody came to clear the dish. The large oyster platter occupied most of the table, making it difficult to navigate space for our main courses. It wasn’t picked up until nearly the end of the meal, which was a bit disappointing considering there were only three tables dining that night. Additionally, some requested condiments were not brought, and follow-up check-ins after food was served were minimal. A bit more attentiveness would elevate the overall experience.
Price-wise, the steaks are reasonably priced, with meals around $275 including tax, which is fair for a high-end steakhouse. Council Oaks offers excellent flavors, especially for vegetable and drink enthusiasts, with potential for an even better experience with small improvements to service and kitchen execution.
The bar was pretty busy when I placed my take-out order. This place was pretty busy for a Friday night. Regardless of how busy it was the bartenders were super attentive.
The place itself was pretty inviting and had a modern but chill vibe. The display case of meats being aged were a sight to see. They had so many items I wanted to try.
We ordered:
1. Crab cakes – It had a nice crunch on the outside but flaky inside. I liked that it was simple but flavorful.
2. Porterhouse – I’m normally a ribeye kind of person but we switched it up and tried the Porterhouse. I was really disappointed. It was cooked perfectly, medium like I ordered but it was so tough and dry. I expected a little more juiciness and flavor since it is dry aged. I should have just stuck with a ribeye.
3. 1/2 lb maine lobster taill – perfectly cooked and was so tender. Dip it in the buttery goodness and your in heaven.
4. Mac and cheese – Cheesy yummy goodness, perfectly cooked.
5. Garlic Mashed potatoes – Who would’ve thought something so simple can be so satisfying. It was creamy and flavorful.
6. Brussel sprouts – I am not a brussel sprouts kind of person and wanted to get the broccolini or the asparagus but the bartender was raving on and on about how good it was. I gave in, it wasn’t bad. It was pretty good. It was sliced in quarters and was nice and crunchy.
7. Bread basket – I wasn’t sure if they provided bread so I ordered it just in case. All the breads were good except for the flat bread sesame thing. The ciabatta bread and twisty cheesy breads were our favorite.
The bartender that took my order was nice. I think his manager was more attentive and was making sure he was on it. When it came time to pick up my order, he ended up helping me. He made sure my order was complete.
After dinner we came back down hoping to try the dessert as well but the guy who first helped me was running around like a chicken with his head cutoff. He explained to me who he had to help and what he needed to do before getting to me. I said ok amd patiently waited for almost 10 minutes and just left. It was not worth it to wait much longer for dessert. To be honest I was prepared to order one of everything, but if the service was like this who would’ve known how my dessert would’ve come out. Too bad the manager or someone wasn’t there to help him. You would’ve thought for a Friday night they would at least have 2 people working the bar.
Good place for an aged steak. We tried the porterhouse and braised ribs and they good but the porterhouse has strong seasoning compared to other places but that was fine for me.
Bread was good and calamari appetizer tasted fine too.
It has been along day so we opt for iced tea instead of wine. It comes with four different kinds of sugar too. Next time we will need to try out a bottle of red wine to pair with the meat.
We had a reservation so it was easy to get seated and it wasn’t busy on a Saturday night. Get a reservation because some nights this place is packed.
There is a restroom towards the entrance so you won’t need to head out of the restrooms to wash your hands.
mdoehrman
Just had another great meal at Council Oak on Sunday (5/10/26). It was excellent, as usual. Not only was the food great, the people always take such good care of us (special shout out to Maria and Livvy, great job ladies!) After a long day working Mother’s Day, we saw no let down on the food or service. You could tell the staff had been working their butts off and were tired, but it did not stop them, real troopers. It is our favorite place for fine dining in the area, and will remain so as long as they keep it up like the other night. Excellent! Don’t pass up the Bananas Foster, not only is it a great show, it is SOOOO yummy!
J M.
Porter house steak was juicy and delicious. The customer service can use improvement. She was not friendly. I only ordered one steak and it took over 30 minutes to receive it. Overall I rate my $81 steak (that was aged for 28 days) a 7 out of 10.
Jakeline Del rio
During a recent visit to Council Oaks Steaks and Seafood at the Hard Rock Casino, I enjoyed a variety of dishes, including ribeye, salmon, oysters, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and broccoli, along with a non-alcoholic berry drink.
The Brussels sprouts were the standout dish perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The virgin berry drink was exceptional, easily one of the best non-alcoholic beverages I’ve had, refreshing and delicious. The ribeye was cooked well and satisfying, and the oysters were fresh. The mashed potatoes and broccoli complemented the meal nicely.
However, the salmon was overcooked, with both the top and bottom burnt, which was disappointing given how simple it is to cook properly.
Service was polite but could use some improvement. When our appetizer of oysters was brought out, nobody came to clear the dish. The large oyster platter occupied most of the table, making it difficult to navigate space for our main courses. It wasn’t picked up until nearly the end of the meal, which was a bit disappointing considering there were only three tables dining that night. Additionally, some requested condiments were not brought, and follow-up check-ins after food was served were minimal. A bit more attentiveness would elevate the overall experience.
Price-wise, the steaks are reasonably priced, with meals around $275 including tax, which is fair for a high-end steakhouse. Council Oaks offers excellent flavors, especially for vegetable and drink enthusiasts, with potential for an even better experience with small improvements to service and kitchen execution.
Lynn Eglan
The bar was pretty busy when I placed my take-out order. This place was pretty busy for a Friday night. Regardless of how busy it was the bartenders were super attentive.
The place itself was pretty inviting and had a modern but chill vibe. The display case of meats being aged were a sight to see. They had so many items I wanted to try.
We ordered:
1. Crab cakes – It had a nice crunch on the outside but flaky inside. I liked that it was simple but flavorful.
2. Porterhouse – I’m normally a ribeye kind of person but we switched it up and tried the Porterhouse. I was really disappointed. It was cooked perfectly, medium like I ordered but it was so tough and dry. I expected a little more juiciness and flavor since it is dry aged. I should have just stuck with a ribeye.
3. 1/2 lb maine lobster taill – perfectly cooked and was so tender. Dip it in the buttery goodness and your in heaven.
4. Mac and cheese – Cheesy yummy goodness, perfectly cooked.
5. Garlic Mashed potatoes – Who would’ve thought something so simple can be so satisfying. It was creamy and flavorful.
6. Brussel sprouts – I am not a brussel sprouts kind of person and wanted to get the broccolini or the asparagus but the bartender was raving on and on about how good it was. I gave in, it wasn’t bad. It was pretty good. It was sliced in quarters and was nice and crunchy.
7. Bread basket – I wasn’t sure if they provided bread so I ordered it just in case. All the breads were good except for the flat bread sesame thing. The ciabatta bread and twisty cheesy breads were our favorite.
The bartender that took my order was nice. I think his manager was more attentive and was making sure he was on it. When it came time to pick up my order, he ended up helping me. He made sure my order was complete.
After dinner we came back down hoping to try the dessert as well but the guy who first helped me was running around like a chicken with his head cutoff. He explained to me who he had to help and what he needed to do before getting to me. I said ok amd patiently waited for almost 10 minutes and just left. It was not worth it to wait much longer for dessert. To be honest I was prepared to order one of everything, but if the service was like this who would’ve known how my dessert would’ve come out. Too bad the manager or someone wasn’t there to help him. You would’ve thought for a Friday night they would at least have 2 people working the bar.
Doua Moua
Good place for an aged steak. We tried the porterhouse and braised ribs and they good but the porterhouse has strong seasoning compared to other places but that was fine for me.
Bread was good and calamari appetizer tasted fine too.
It has been along day so we opt for iced tea instead of wine. It comes with four different kinds of sugar too. Next time we will need to try out a bottle of red wine to pair with the meat.
We had a reservation so it was easy to get seated and it wasn’t busy on a Saturday night. Get a reservation because some nights this place is packed.
There is a restroom towards the entrance so you won’t need to head out of the restrooms to wash your hands.