The Oakroom

Eating suddenly became an experience. We came here with a keynote speaker of our conference. The starter venison was amazing. I never thought I liked game, but this was the perfect smoky portion. The chef even came by a few times to check on us.

At $ 34 per person, the Seelbach Sunday brunch is not cheap, but man, it is worth it!
Brunch is absolutely my favorite and if I am going to indulge, it better be worth the calories and the money. The Seelbach brunch is worth both. My boyfriend and I decided to go last minute on a random Sunday morning. We did not have reservations but were promptly seated and given coffee, water and a complimentary mimosa. What a great beginning.
The atmosphere is so elegant, it just makes you feel special. White table cloths, lovely flowers, a piano player and servers dressed with bow ties– it is perfect. The buffet is huge with a little of everything– eggs, bacon, gravy, waffles, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, oysters on the half shell, desserts and more. The seafood was so fresh and delicious that I stuffed myself before I even considered dessert. But, then I still had dessert. Followed by a nap at home.
Lamar, our server, was very attentive and friendly. The hostess had a great smile and didn’t mind that we took an extra cookie to go. If you have family or friends in town and want to impress them with a great meal, take them to the Seelbach Sunday brunch.

It is very, very rare for me to award five stars to an expensive restaurant. Perhaps I’m just cheap, but I judge every restaurant by it’s price-​worthiness — the more expensive it is, the more I expect from it. If I can get a great meal at Cheddar’s or Griff’s for twenty bucks, and another establishment wants me to pay $ 100 a plate — it had better be something damn special. The Oakroom Sunday brunch blew me away. The experience was worth well beyond the price tag, and I am comfortable proclaiming it to be Louisville’s best breakfast. I adore Toast, and Wild Eggs, and Con Juevos — but The Oakroom is unsurpassed. The ambiance is woody, intimate, and ornate. The servers were dressed immaculately. The table cloths were white, the piano player was fantastic, and our mimosas were complimentary. Every individual item served up on the buffet was worthy of being a featured dish in a fine restaurant. I ate myself sick on dozens of stellar creations. The traditional dishes managed to be interesting, either owing to a clever ingredient twist, or to the fact that they were so remarkably well-​prepared. The buffet includes high-​five worthy smoked salmon and oysters, delicious drinks, and a wide array of desserts. Our server, Lamar, was very attentive and professional. A special occasion no-​brainer for the rest of my life.

I hadnt been to the Oakroom in quite a while and its still amazing. Everything was good. the only minor thing was there was several food items that were cold and I mentioned it to the staff and they fixed it right away. The best thing they had on the buffet was a Turducken Pot Pie.

We were looking for a place to get brunch before leaving Louisville during a wedding weekend. The hotel itself is breathtaking! We did not realize how ritzy the restaurant itself was so the price point took us for surprise but I can understand why. The food was amazing. The prime rib was juicy, the assortment of desserts is phenomenal and the general breakfast selection was great.

Absolutely fabulous! Every dish, every drink, the service, the presentation, the space between the tables are more than generous, & if you enjoy fine dining, you owe it to yourself to go to this restaurant if in the area. We hope to go back to this restaurant again the next time we visit Kentucky.

This evening, I dined solo and was able to enjoy the three course with Sommelier pairing, which was fantastic. Jamal, Spencer, Aaron, and of course Chef Patrick Roonie took great care of every guest with solicitous attention and grace. As a pescatarian, I wasn’t sure how well the evening would go, but Chef Patrick spotted a consumme with ham and switched it to a delightful mushroom that was a foam no less! The consideration and service were superb! Each course was presented with artistic flair and had a delightful balance of taste, depth, and spice. My palate was not bored nor overwhelmed. I even was introduced to a scrumptious white burgundy that was a caramel — laden dream. Definitely the place to go for a special event, introducing out of towners, and even a tour of taste for one!

The Oakroom is definitely a wonderful place to go for a special occasion. It’s located inside the Seelbach hotel, which sets that old traditional setting and feel. It’s a quiet place. We showed up about 15 minutes early and got seated right away. My man friend took me here for a birthday celebration and the Oakroom laid out rose petals all over the table. It really was a nice touch. The food and service are truly amazing. We split two bottles of wine. Both were Pinot Noirs and quite delicious. I ordered the mushroom fumet and the ham and cheese board and will have to say I was very happy with the choices. They also serve bread with three different spreads and the salt butter is to die for! I wanted to take the rest of that home, but typically not recommended at a high class establishment. My man friend ordered the three course tasting with the vegetarian preference and all of his food was excellent too. The final touch was a berry crème brûlée that had Happy Birthday written on the plate. My man friend did well on picking a restaurant that made him look good while the Oakroom made the execution ;)

All it takes is experiencing The Oakroom once for it to become the standard by which all other kitchens are held. The epitome of formal, classy, and transportive.

The Sunday Buffet is incredible; from the French Toast Doughnuts to Chorizo Sausage Gravy! The staff was friendly, the history of restaurant and hotel gives the place an extra star and most importantly… they serve good coffee.

A conundrum… the use of the words «brunch buffet» and «spectacular» don’t seem to go together. Buffet suggests something else entirely, I’ve eaten here many times, for both dinners and Sunday brunches, and have always been more than satisfied, and most oftentimes impressed. Today’s brunch, however, put a totally new level on «unbelievable and spectacular.» Yes, it was a buffet. Yes, also, it was one of the most memorable meals I’ve ever had (and I consider myself a «foodie» and was on the President’s council of the James Beard Foundation for many, many years, so I’ve had a lot of good meals in my time). The menu was, to say the least, perfection. From the raw bar, the amazing selection of cheeses and charcuterie, an absolutely incredible house-​made pâté with heirloom pork (OMG… if they could only package this and ship it mailorder!), a vegetarian lasagna that I’m going to be dreaming about for the next few years, incredible salmon, perfectly prepared and sliced-​to-​order sirloin tip, and a dessert selection which rivals any top restaurant in the world. The service is impeccable, the dining area is nicely appointed, and, as of today, I’m promoting the chef (in my own mind, of course) to the status of «genius.» No trip to Louisville is complete without at least one visit to this miraculous restaurant. This place has made it (again, in my humble estimation) to the pantheon of incredible restaurants across the world.

Troy was an excellent server. Great brunch! Delicious food.

Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. The staff here are eager to meet your every wish. Great wine selection. Blackeyed pea soup savory and familiar but served elegantly. The lobster was perfectly succulent; risotto was some of the best I’ve ever had. (New Years Eve menu was slightly over priced and not as satisfying as the regular menu– do no recommend going for holiday/​prixe fixe menu).

Wow what an awesome experience! From the attentive service to the exquisite food this is well worth the experience. I am still salivating over every course.

My son and I had dinner here Saturday night! It was truly an amazing experience! The décor takes you back in time! The service was 2 thumbs up and Chef Patrick’s creations where exciting, colorful and creative. Did I mention the taste? 10 out of 10!

I went with a group of about 10 industry people for a knife show (yeah, knife show). Basically I was there for fun, everyone else was there for what was basically dinner with clients.
It’s situated in the Seelbach Hotel, which happens to be one of the most famous hotels in Kentucky, and I’m a history nerd… so when it was revealed that the room used by Capone was booked well in advance, I nerded out.
Dinner was great, service was fantastic and they told us a bit about the history of the room. There were a few issues though; the room was incredibly warm and the pacing was a bit iffy… we waited close to 40 minutes for the entrees after appetizers. The restaurant was virtually empty that night, and while we were 10 people total, the reservation was made weeks in advance in anticipation of getting to hang in Al Capone’s private poker room.
Great meal, and definitely worth the trip. Well trained staff, for sure!

This is a rating for the Sunday brunch. Even though this was just another Sunday, the spread rivaled others on specialty occasions. Everything was just magnificent! The dessert table was very impressive, massive, and all made in house.
I would hate to see what Chef had to offer on Mother’s Day, Easter, or some other special Sunday. Best brunch I’ve had in years… anywhere.

Randomly decided to eat here while in Louisville. So glad we did. Chose the chef’s tasting menu… great 3 course meal. Everything was wonderful. Great cocktails, too.

I love the Sunday brunch. Lots to choose from. Very tasty and great service. Especially pretty at Christmas time.

Since our wedding reception was held at the Seelbach, my husband and I decided to celebrate our first wedding anniversary with Sunday brunch in the Oakroom.
This wasn’t our first time there for brunch, so obviously the $ 30/​person price didn’t scare us off after the first visit. After all, that does include champagne :).
We had a little of everything and I think you’d be hard-​pressed to find something you don’t like. I had fruit, massive shrimp cocktail, biscuits and gravy made with chorizo (like Wild Eggs!), omelette bar, pork tenderloin, and bacon. And the dessert bar is fantastic, with many options to choose from. I loved the triple chocolate mousse torte and the mini tiramisu.
After visiting both the Oakroom and the English Grille (at the Brown), I think we both agreed that we like the Oakroom a little more. It seems less of an «old boys club» atmosphere than you’ll find at the Brown.

Bottom Line: Beautiful Interior… Great Service… Historical cool factor… Average-​Good food… High prices.
Went here for a wedding reception. Here’s what we had:
Cheese tower
Lobster roll
Pork belly
Pecan Pie salad with Bibb lettuce, blue cheese ice cream
Beef tenderloin
Dessert sampler
Great spread, excellent staff…