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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 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. 

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. 

Saint Tropez Salad
Stilton Blue Cheesecake, Red Wine Poached Pears, Gathered
Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette, Cranberry Conserve, Port Wine Syrup

Choice of one (1) main course:

Smoked Poulet Supreme
Chicken Bisteeya in Filo, Pommes Puree, 
Broccolini, Garlic Jus-lie

Pan Seared Halibut Troncon Murat
Pacific Halibut Served with Artichokes, Tomato and 
Mushrooms, Saffron Risotto, Haricot Verts

Roast Rack of Lamb
Epigram, Herb Polenta, Tomato Confit, Sugar
Roasted Carrots, Bordeaux Reduction

Warm Kiln Dried Cherry & Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Armagnac Sauce

Wild Berry Crème Brulee
Caramelized Sugar, Whipped Cream, Almond and Orange Shortbread

Chocolate English Cheesecake Trifle
Bailey's Drizzled Sponge Cake, Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Fresh
Fruit, White Chocolate Mousse

Soft Drinks | $3
Sparkling Water | $2
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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