OAK's patio on SE 1st Ave under blue umbrellas, looking into the bar beneath the Original American Kitchen sign

Original American Kitchen · Downtown Gainesville

Comfort food & cocktails
with Southern flair

Reserve a table

Experience Gainesville's Original American Kitchen

A Southern kitchen and craft bar in the heart of downtown Gainesville. American classics and craft cocktails, made to order, for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Our story
The OAK dining room under the globe chandeliers, with the tree mural

Every week at OAK

Seven reasons downtown keeps coming back

  1. Mon

    Mule Monday

    4 PM – Late

    Discounted classic mules all night

  2. Tue

    Spritz & Tini Tuesdays

    4 PM – 10 PM

    Discounted spritzes and martinis at the bar

  3. Wed

    Wine Wednesday

    4 PM – 10 PM

    Buy one, get one by the glass on select wines

  4. Thu

    Trivia Night

    4 PM – 10 PM

    Weekly themed trivia and specialty cocktails

  5. Fri – Sun

    Weekend Brunch

    10 AM – 4 PM

    Brunch from 10am (11am Friday), with $20.95 bottomless mimosas until 4pm

    Brunch menu →
4 – 6 PMMonday – Friday

Weekday Happy Hour

$10 bites, $7 cocktails, and $5 house wine, beer and spirits

Happy hour menu →

Rooted downtown

A neighborhood American kitchen with Southern soul

Rooted in downtown Gainesville, OAK is a Southern kitchen serving American classics and craft cocktails. From hand-cut filet mignon and jumbo shrimp & grits to crispy fried fish, every dish is prepared with locally sourced ingredients and made to leave a lasting impression.

See the menu
Warm pretzel with kale and artichoke dip
Patio lunch with salads, eggs and cocktails
Filet mignon with grilled asparagus and red wine

Book your table

Reservations

Available up to 60 days in advance. Walk-ins are always welcome.

 

Parties over 20, call us

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The semi-private dining area at OAK

Private Events

Celebrate at OAK

  • The dining room, the patio, semi-private dining or the whole house.
  • Lunch, brunch and dinner parties, or catering off-site.
  • Groups of 20 or more, up to a full private buyout.
Plan your event