Black Oak on Fifth

“Charming restaurant with historic appeal. Indoor and outdoor seating. Impressively tasty food and perfect portions. The eggplant parmesan had no breading and was light. Not sure why I’ve never tried a calzone dessert; it was so good and the tiramisu was traditional and yummy. Good wine and cocktail selection. Fast and attentive service. We chose this restaurant ahead of a Liberty game at Barclays and it was a great choice.”

“First time here, and my friend and I were really impressed. The waiter even made me a non-alcoholic Aperol spritz mocktail, which was a great touch. We both ordered the burger meals, and the food was amazing great portion sizes and full of flavor. We’ll definitely be back!”

“Gloria took the best care of us at the bar. I can't stop thinking about how perfect our experience was here. I loved that not ALL TV's were on sports; I was a big fan of the woodworking channel that was on while we ate. I had the mac (with buffalo and bacon) which I will have dreams about in the future. This was the BEST mac and cheese I've ever had. It changed me, truly. My husband had the steak and eggs, which was equally delicious (he says); I was too deep in my mac and cheese to even think about his food. This place was incredible, so much so that we plan on returning tomorrow before going back to TN. Get here now, and if Gloria is at the bar, PLEASE sit with her as she's amazing, sweet, and super knowledgeable about the area's goings on.”

“The place serves mostly SAD (Standard American Diet) menu. It was packed on Saturday afternoon. Not a bad place if you are for the SAD sandwiches and wraps. If you want to get more healthy stuff, keep looking.”

“Black Oak on Fifth is one of those neighborhood spots we kept meaning to try and somehow never did, despite living nearby for a while. After finally stopping in, it turned out to be a great place to grab some solid comfort food in a relaxed setting. The vibe is simple and cozy, nothing flashy, just an easygoing atmosphere that makes it perfect for a casual dinner. Prices are also very reasonable for the area. Food wise, the margherita pizza was the standout. It hit that perfect balance of fresh, cheesy, and satisfying without trying to overcomplicate things. The meatballs were another highlight and definitely worth ordering to share as an appetizer. They were flavorful, tender, and felt very homemade in the best way. Overall, this is not a place trying to be trendy or over the top, and that is exactly its charm. It is a warm, dependable spot that is easy to recommend if you are in the neighborhood and want something comforting and satisfying. 🙂🍕”