White Oaks is one of those classic old school restaurants that feels like you stepped back in time. The building has an elegant rambling look that is set on a picturesque lot overlooking a wooded stream. While there are multiple dinning rooms at the Oaks the one you want to be seated in is overlooking the creek - the outside entertainment of duck and deers helps set the ambiance of the evening.
After we ordered cocktails our server brought out the house relish tray consisting of celery, carrots, olives, radish and cottage cheese. Very old school and nice touch of appreciation for the customer. We ordered the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer that were ok just a bit over cooked. The dinner salad were good, enough to cleanse the plate, with crisp veggies. I recommend going with the oil and vinegar with optional blue cheese.
My wife opted for the steak while I went for the venison. The steak and Bambi were both cooked correctly medium on the steak and a nice med rare (nice and pink) on the venison. The veggies with our meal of carrots and green beans were ok but not memorable.
The White Oaks is the type of place to visit if you want to see how adults used to enjoy and evening out. There are some unique standard menu items like venison, lamb and duck that you do not see at the typical restaurant. Romantic setting with multiple fireplaces, cool bar and a lot of prohibition memorabilia to set the mood.