The Oaks — Restaurant in England

We visited on an August bank holiday weekend, Sunday lunchtime, without booking. There were plenty of parking spaces. We were immediately offered a choice of tables and we took a table in the marquee outside. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere was buzzy and cheerful. There were several families, but because the garden is quite spacious it did not feel crowded and wasn't noisy. The food was great and we couldn't believe how fast we were served with slow-roasted pork with crackling and marinated chicken with mashed potatoes. Certainly the fastest service we've ever had in a pub restaurant, 10 minutes max. The bar service was also quick and efficient, especially given the busy weekend, not far from the coast. It was a breezy, cool day, but there were plenty of radiant heaters over all the marquee tables. To our delight, an excellent singer/guitarist, Sam, set up near us, elevating the atmosphere further. Sadly, a very angry neighbour began shouting over the fence, threatening to call the police and the music was stopped. Staff members came to each table to explain and apologise to the disappointed diners, but the friendliness of all present and the supportive conversations between Sam, all the tables around and the cheerful staff was a delightful outcome of a potentially negative situation. The hot chocolate was a delicious alternative to our desert and I had two. In all a thoroughly recommended discovery for us and we'll definitely choose The Oaks again when we're...

The Oaks is situated on a large plot just outside of Highcliffe. It has a large car park at the front of the building, which looks a little tired on first impression. Once inside, the Oaks has been opened up with a large conservatory extension at the rear and enjoys plenty of natural light. The interior is bright and in good order. At the rear of the property is a wide garden laid mostly to patio with extensive outdoor dining area and a gazebo where a pub quiz was in full swing. There are various garden games to amuse you while you wait for your food, or for enjoying afterwards, as we did. The toilets were clean, but strangely, located upstairs, and I didn't see if there was a lift for disabled guests. The staff were attentive and friendly, and we were made to feel important and welcomed at the Oaks. We waited around 35 to 40 minutes for the food, and the restaurant was around half-full. It was a Monday night, and the atmosphere was probably a bit quieter for that reason. Food may take a bit longer on busy nights. The food was tasty when it arrived, and the twice-cooked chips were excellent. I ordered a medium fillet steak, which arrived well done, but this was noticed by the manager, who was on his game. My steak was replaced with a fresh one cooked to perfection within seven minutes and was tender, juicy and delicious. The manager subsequently discounted our bill for our inconvenience, which was a nice touch. All in all, a very enjoyable evening, and I would definitely...

Update : Jan 2020 We have returned, on at least 6 further occassions & shall continue to do so. They offer great food at a competitive price - Sunday lunch/dinner is certainly value for money, & it's nice to relax and enjoy it after a busy week. 😊 We have never been disappointed with the food & staff offer a very good, friendly & pleasant service experience... Thank you! ... Love the Queen's Head in Weybridge, hence The Oaks was a perfect choice for our daughter's 15th birthday dinner with Mum & Dad. Very welcoming staff, nice decor, comfy seats. Food was very nice. Our daughter had one of her favourites, gammon steak, which was perfectly cooked & delicious! She'll no doubt be requesting a return visit very soon ... perhaps Sunday lunch or dinner 👍🏻🙂 Our serving staff were extremely polite & friendly. ... The only problem we experienced relates to food allergies/intolerances. A meal was served containing food that staff had been informed would cause a severe adverse reaction. Luckily it was spotted, by us, prior to being consumed. It was an unfortunate situation, I just hope that staff training surrounding the importance of food intolerances is reiterated... please! ... We had to re-select one main meal, (we weren't charged for the returned meal), - went for steak frites for speedy preparation - It was truly delicious! Would be very happy to have that again. Problem aside, we would definitely recommend a visit to this establishment - we shall be returning,...