An "oasis of quiet" since 1991, this midpriced Gold Coast American woos shoppers and "ladies who lunch" with "reliable" "comfort food" offered until 5 PM daily; "the seating is comfortable" too, so even if the "years have taken their toll", it's still a "pleasant stop" while "spending on the Magnificent Mile."
Oak Tree Restaurant Review:
Oak Tree, located on the sixth floor of a posh building on North Michigan Avenue, serves breakfast all day long, and offers more than the usual fare --- think malted-wheat waffles, an egg white scramble with goat cheese and spinach, turkey hash, fresh baked muffins, smoked salmon and smoked fish. The best part is that in the a.m., the spot is quiet, making it the perfect place to have a...
Though it's located on the sixth floor of the ritzy 900 N. Michigan indoor mall (home of Bloomingdale's, Gucci, and others), Oak Tree isn't exactly high profile. But it's popular with the ladies-who-lunch crowd and local office workers, and makes a convenient stop during a day of downtown shopping. Airy and boutique-hotel sleek, it's a relaxing retreat from the Michigan Avenue madness outside....
Following a significant revamp, menu overhaul and general redo, this favorite Gold Coast restaurant is ready for another decade-plus.:
In Short
Diehard fans of the old Oak Tree might lament the dispatching of the twiggy chandeliers, the tromp l'oeil branches, the painted murals-everyone else will rejoice in the...