Oak & Reed - Middletown (NY)

2 /5 ElRumbo: Came to Oak & Reed today Sunday 11/30/25 to celebrate my wife’s birthday and ordered 2 appetizers and 2 main dishes. starting with the appetizers we had the Korean broccoli which was very good, I believe it’s one of the most requested dish by diners. The other appetizer was the crab cakes, which if you see the pictures is made up of carb cake in the center and flour and cornmeal on the outer sides. Yes it tasted just like it sounds cornmeal with carb meat in the center. I would not recommend this appetizer. I’ve had better ones at a true sea food restaurant. The other main dishes were the shank of lamb which my wife found it was under seasoned. Saffron rice was not found in the dish. but must say the meat was very tender….off the bone tender. The other dish we ordered was the fried chicken which was over cooked almost burned. compare the pictures of this dish with other in the reviews. even though the presentation had much to be desired on this dish the chicken was good…….. not to write home about good….I mean when compared to Halal fried chicken from other chicken places hear in Middletown. In summary, we are going to give this place a rest for now. There are to may options to choose from.

5 /5 Yamna Rashid: Tried the winter squash (starter), buttermilk fried chicken and the salmon. Everything was on point, ESPECIALLY the squash which is a MUST try, if youre in the area. The blueberry mocktail is also exquisite. Special shout-out to the super friendly staff.

5 /5 Giannina Rivera: Oak & Reed is truly one of Middletown’s finest dining gems. This place borders on fine dining without the pretentious prices or attitude. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the most sought-after spots in the area — the food, the presentation, the service, everything is done with real care. Their brunch menu is absolutely outstanding: delicious, unique, and thoughtfully crafted. Every dish feels special, and the flavors stand out in a way you don’t find just anywhere. But what really sets Oak & Reed apart are the prices. For the quality, the creativity, and the portion sizes you get, the value is unbelievable. Even with drinks included, the total for two people feels more than fair — it feels like a deal. Everything is served beautifully, everything tastes amazing, and everything makes you want to come back. I honestly can’t rave about this place enough. Oak & Reed is a must-visit.

5 /5 Niza Erickson: We hosted my daughter’s bridal shower at Oak & Reed and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the very first conversation, Laura was kind, accommodating, and attentive to every detail I had in mind. On the day of the event, the staff gave us a bit of extra time to set up and were incredibly helpful — constantly checking in to see how they could assist. During the shower, the service was excellent, the food and the drinks were absolutely delicious (10/10!), and the atmosphere was just perfect for our wildflower theme. A special shoutout to Isabella,, our server, who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Truly a wonderful place with a beautiful vibe. Thank you, Oaken Reed, for making this day so special!

5 /5 Michael Grieco: Came here for dinner with a friend and was not disappointed. We ended up sharing 3 appetizers and Id recommend the Korean fried broccoli and the Yellowtail from the raw bar, both were great. For mains we both opted for the lobster rolls with a house salad. Finished off with dessert, where we both agreed to go with the lemon curd with berry compote...dessert was outstanding. I know the menu changes seasonally...Id definitely like to sample more from their menu as everything was good.