Restaurants

Oakland Community College offers an array of cuisine options, open to both employees and students as well as the general public. Menu items include fresh food prepared by OCC culinary students. Dine with us to experience the delicious and varied flavors of tomorrow's most sought-after chefs!

“Our restaurants and culinary events are very popular with our community, but they also provide a perfect training ground for our culinary students in all aspects of food service and event planning,” said Julie Selonke, program coordinator for the OCC Culinary Studies Institute.

Explore our restaurant and cafe spaces, including menus, prices, open dates, and hours of operation.

Seasoned Oak

Our restaurant serves as both a teaching space and dining destination. Located on the 3rd Floor of Building E in the Culinary Studies Institute, patrons can select from our Market Kitchen a la carte menu or prix fixe Fine Dining menu items. Seating and availability are limited and by reservation only!  At this time we are unable to accommodate standing reservations. Reservations can only be made one week in advance. 

• Market Kitchen open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from January 20 - February 25, 2026
• Restaurant open Wednesdays from March 18 - April 22, 2026 (Closed April 8th for High Tea event)

Sweet Oak Cafe

Stop in and enjoy an ever-changing selection of grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items, all inspired and prepared at OCC. Located inside the 1st floor of the Culinary Studies Institute and easily accessible from downtown Royal Oak. Students, staff, and the general public are all welcome.

• Open Monday - Thursday (during the academic year) - 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.