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Seasoned Oak 

Perched on the 3rd floor of the Culinary Studies Institute at Oakland Community College, Seasoned Oak offers guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience with stunning views of downtown Royal Oak. This student-operated venue is both a teaching space and a dining destination, where OCC Culinary Arts students craft and serve dishes under the guidance of professional chef instructors. 

Guests can enjoy two unique dining experiences throughout the semester: a Fine Dining Experience and the Market Kitchen. Both are reservation-only and showcase the exceptional skills of our students. 

RESERVATIONS are currently booked, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please send email to culinary@oaklandcc.edu 

Market Kitchen

A relaxed a la carte service offering soups, sandwiches, pizzas, and entrees made from scratch. Menu prices vary ($5-$14).

Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Sept. 16 - Oct. 8.

Seating available by reservation at the following times: 

  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 11:45 a.m.
  • 12:00 p.m. 

Market Kitchen Menu

Check back regularly as our menu changes weekly. For our current menu and prices, please see below.

Chicken, Shrimp, and Andouille Sausage Gumbo| $5

Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle | $5

Hot Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad | $11
House Hot Smoked Salmon, New Potatoes, Hard-boiled Egg, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Capers on a Bed of Mixed Greens with Herb Sherry Vinaigrette

Muffuletta Panini | $9
Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese, Genoa Salami, Pork Loin, and Smoked Ham with Tangy Olive Tapenade Pressed in a Cabatta Roll

Grilled Bass with Green Harissa | $13
Herb and Citrus Marinated Striped Bass with Green Harissa, Fennel Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Citrus, Olives, and Broccolini

Leg of Lamb Ragu | $14
Tender Braised Lamb with Wild Mushrooms and House-Made Pappardelle Pasta, Goat Cheese, Garlic and Herb Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula and Grilled Broccolini

All pizzas are $11.

Sophia
Pistachio Pesto, Roasted Garlic White Sauce, Overnight Tomato, Lemon Ricotta, Parmesan Frico, Balsamic Reduction, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil

Moroccan
Lamb Meatball, Romesco, Feta, Kalamata & Green Olive, Tahini Yogurt, Parsley

Margherita
Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Overnight Tomato

Pepperoni
Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan

Sicilian
Giardiniera, Smoked Fresh Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage, Arrabbiata

All desserts are $6.

Crème Brulé
Fresh Berries, Cinnamon Sugar Fritta

Chewy Brownie
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Miso Caramel, Candied Nut, Berries

Pear Crisp with Dried Cherry
Sweet and Salty Miso Almond Crust, Amaretto Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries

Fine Dining Experience 

A classical prix fixe menu featuring composed plates, elegant service, and optional wine pairings. Cost is $22 per person. 

Open: Wednesdays, Oct. 22 - Dec. 3. 
Closed: Nov. 12, Nov. 19, and Nov. 26. 

RESERVATIONS are currently booked, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please send email to culinary@oaklandcc.edu  

Seating is available by reservation only at the following times: 

  • 11:15 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 11:45 a.m.

Fine Dining Menu

Our menu changes weekly, and can be subject to change without notice. 

Autumn Harvest Salad
Apple Chutney, Tender Greens, Pickled Red Beets, Stilton Blue Cheeses Muffin and Cranberry Vinaigrette

Sweet English Pea Puree
Snow Pea Salad, Crème Fraiche 

Lemon Stilton
Fig Jam, Dry Apricot, Hazelnut Pumpkin Seed Crisp

Choice of one (1) main course:

Poulet a la Forestiere
Pan Seared Chicken, Risotto, Roasted Root Vegetables, Wild Mushroom Sauce

Poached Pacific Sole Delice
Herb Mousseline, Shrimp, Saffron Rice, Asparagus, Bercy Sauce

Entrecote Grille des Deux Cotes
Grilled Beef Stiploin, Parsnip Puree, Roasted Onion, Broccolini, Cabernet Sauce

Assorted Mini Pastries

Soft Drinks | $3
Hot Tea | $3
Coffee | $3
French Press | $7
Bottled Beer | $5
Wine by the Glass | $9
Wine by the Bottle | $25

Chef de Cuisine - Chef Doug Ganhs 
Sommelier - Chef Athena Bolger, FMP/CC

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