Oak & Oar — Restaurant in Town of Linn

From the moment we stepped into Oak & Oar, we knew we were in for something special. The atmosphere is nothing short of magical — equal parts warm, sophisticated, and effortlessly cool. Tucked on the edge of the lake, the restaurant offers a front-row seat to one of the most breathtaking sunset views you’ll ever see. Truly, there’s no better place in Lake Geneva to unwind as the sun dips below the waterline in a golden haze.

The ambience is dialed in perfectly — cozy yet elevated, with a subtle energy that makes you want to linger long after dessert. Whether you’re dressed up for a date night or just stopping in for cocktails with friends, the vibe is welcoming, stylish, and unforgettable.

Let’s talk food: every dish was an experience in itself. Thoughtfully curated, beautifully plated, and packed with flavor — this isn’t just dinner, it’s culinary storytelling. From the handcrafted starters to the bold, inventive entrees, you can tell there’s passion behind every plate. And the bourbon selection? Impressive doesn’t even begin to cover it.

But what truly sets Oak & Oar apart is the staff. They’re attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pushy, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It’s rare to feel so taken care of without it feeling overly polished — here, it’s just natural.

Whether you’re a Lake Geneva local or visiting for the weekend, do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Oak & Oar. Come for the food, stay for the sunset, and leave already planning...

Stopped by via boat to check out the new Oak and Oar. The restaurant looks the same except for it looks like someone forgot to replace some ceiling tiles and slapped up a couple of TVs. Nothing casual feeling about it. The bar still has very minimal seating and faces a wall. We couldn't get a seat at the bar and sat at a wooden barrel table which at least had a lake view. The bartender arrived shortly after to take our drink order. After they were delivered that's the last we saw him at our table, even though he was a few feet away. The table next to us had to go get their own drinks at the bar. We looked at the food menu which was very underwhelming and decided to pass on food, which was a good thing as we would have had no way to place an order since no one checked on us for close to a half hour. We sat with empty drinks for which seemed like an eternity when I finally flagged the bartender town. He grabbed two glasses of water and asked if we were waiting for them. I told him we were waiting for anyone to check on us but didn't ask for waters. Check please. Paid and left. It does not appear much has chanced except...

We dined last night at Oak and Oar with our visiting family from Colorado. It’s such a beautiful place with the best view on the lake. The food was probably the worst food we’ve ever had. I was embarrassed to take my guests there. Two of us ordered a smash burger, one with a bun and one without. The no bun burger came out with just two patties about the size of a half dollar with no lettuce, tomato or onion. Just two patties. We asked for the French fried onions, which was a $5 upgrade and there was only a tablespoon on the plate and they were not eatable. We told our waitstaff and he immediately sent the manager over who was very confrontational with us….right in front of our small grandchildren. She looked so unprofessional, we were shocked that she could look like that and represent a so called upscale restaurant. Our bill was almost $200 and she only took off $5 for the poor food. We have no interest in ever going back. It’s too bad because we have been going there for over 30 years and have great memories of wonderful dinners and...