Oak Bistro

1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

Menu (As of 10/29)

Small Bites

• Wild Mushroom Bisque $19.00Crispy Truffle Goat Cheese, Chive Oil, Microgreens

The Master Formulas

• Prima Materia $17.00Pink Peppercorn–Infused Mezcal, Pink Guava Liqueur, Hibiscus, Lime
• Prima Materia $17.00Pink Peppercorn–Infused Mezcal, Pink Guava Liqueur, Hibiscus, Lime
• Transmutation $17.00Dark Rum, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Chai, Lemon
• Albedo $17.00Reposado Tequila, Banana Liqueur, Coconut, Cardamom, Chocolate Bitters
• Rubedo $17.00Red Wine, Hibiscus Liqueur, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Cinnamon, Lambrusco
• Citrinitas $17.00Maple, Scorpion Pepper & Ginger-Infused Whiskey, Mandarin-Cognac, Honey, Lime, Orange Bitters
• Liquid Gold $17.00Ginger Peach Tea-Infused Bourbon, Honey, Luxardo, Peach & Walnut Bitters
• Ouroboros $17.00Gin, Apple Liqueur, Apple-Cardamom, Lemon
• Quintessence $17.00Butterfly Pea Tea-Infused Vodka, Lychee Liqueur, Elderflower Liqueur, Lime, Prosecco
• Aqua Vitae $17.00Cachaça, Pisco, Blanco Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Aloe, St Germain, Lemon
• The Philosopher’s Stone $17.00Licor 43, Fall Spiced Vodka, Espresso, Vanilla Ice Cream

Kids

• Grilled Pizza $13.00Tomato Sauce, Cheese

Sweet Finish

• Apple Cider Brazilian Raindrop Beignets $12.00Deep-Fried Dough, Cinnamon-Nutmeg Sugar, Caramel Sauce
• Apple Cider Brazilian Raindrop Beignets $12.00Deep-Fried Dough, Cinnamon-Nutmeg Sugar, Caramel Sauce
• Sticky Toffee Pudding $16.00Vanilla Ice Cream, Maple-Pecan Caramel Glaze, Fresh Mint, Raspberry Coulis

Brunch

• Buttermilk Fried Chicken $21.00Belgian Pearl Waffle, Apple-Pear Chutney, Maple-Chipotle Butter, Hot Honey
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken $21.00Belgian Pearl Waffle, Apple-Pear Chutney, Maple-Chipotle Butter, Hot Honey
• Fontina Omelet $23.00Three-Eggs, Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Chives, Confit Tomatoes, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
• Scrambled Egg Croissant $19.00Applewood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Vermont Cheddar, Truffle Aioli, Salad
• French Toast $17.00Cornflake-Crusted Brioche, Blueberry Compote, Espresso Mascarpone, Dulce De Leche, Powdered Sugar
• Vrechi's Eggs Benedict $21.00Two Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Smashed Avocado, Cream Cheese, Red Onions, Lemon-Chive Hollandaise, English Muffin, Smoked Salt, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
• Farmer's Bistro Breakfast $19.00Two Eggs Any Style, Bacon, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Sourdough, Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Basil Confit Tomatoes, Strawberry Jam
• Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Benedict $22.00Two Poached Eggs, Arugula, Lemon-Chive Hollandaise, English Muffin, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
• Sides $6.00Stone & Skillet English Muffin with Butter
• Butter Croissant $7.00
• vegetarian $5.00Applewood Smoked Bacon
• gluten free $7.00Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Wild Mushroom Bisque

• Microgreens $19.00
• Roasted Stuffed Pear $12.00Blue Cheese, Dill-Lemon Crème Fraîche, Walnuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Aged Balsamic, Microgreens

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

• Gorgonzola-Stuffed, Maple-Chili Glaze $13.00
• Buttermilk Fried Oysters $13.00Shaved Fennel, Apple Slaw, Cider Vinaigrette, Cajun Aioli
• Fried Halloumi $13.00Apple & Pear Chutney, Calabrian Chili Honey
• Braised Short Rib Croquettes $13.00Red Onion Marmalade, Black Garlic & Truffle Aioli, Aged Manchego

Ricotta & Orange Semolina Cornbread

• Apricot Marmalade, Maple Whipped Butter $12.00
• Roasted Stuffed Pear $12.00Blue Cheese, Dill-Lemon Crème Fraîche, Walnuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Aged Balsamic, Microgreens
• Buttermilk Fried Oysters $13.00Shaved Fennel, Apple Slaw, Cider Vinaigrette, Cajun Aioli
• Braised Short Rib Croquettes $13.00Red Onion Marmalade, Black Garlic & Truffle Aioli, Aged Manchego

For the Table

• Autumn Apple Farro Bowl $23.00Butternut Squash, Baby Kale, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Dried Cranberries, Pomegranate, Toasted Pepitas, Cider Maple Vinaigrette
• Maple Roasted Pear Salad $21.00Mixed Greens, Shaved Fennel, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sherry Vinaigrette
• Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pavé $16.00Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Bravas Sauce, Chives
• Za'atar Naan Trio $19.00Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, Crumbled Feta, Olives
• Oak Wings $17.00Sticky Honey Chili Sauce or Maple-Garlic Sriracha Glaze, Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fresh Scallions
• Steamed Mussels $18.00Cider Cream Broth, Onions, Whole-Grain Mustard, Jalapeño, Garlic, Fresh Herbs, Grilled Sourdough or Fries with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
• Charred Zucchini Blossoms $18.00Whipped Ricotta, Tomato-Pepper Relish, Pine Nuts, Honey, Lemon
• Cast Iron Baked Brie $24.00Caramelized Onions, Fig Jam, Grilled Ciabatta, Aged Balsamic
• BBQ-Glazed St. Louis Pork Ribs $19.00Apricot Marmalade, Pickled Red Onions, Sesame Seeds, Fresh Herbs
• Sweet Potato & Smoked Cheddar Cakes $16.00Maple-Chipotle Aioli, Apple-Pear Chutney
• Shredded BBQ Duck Confit Potatoes $18.00Cheddar Curds, Brava Sauce, Fresh Chives
• Blistered Shishito Peppers $13.00EVOO, Sea Salt, Za'atar-Smoked Paprika Yogurt, Fresh Lemon
• Spanish Octopus $23.00Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Tomato-Pepper Relish, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, Chili Oil, Paprika Dust, Fresh Lemon

Lunch

• Braised Short Rib Tacos $23.00Warm Flour Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Lettuce, Pickled Red Onions, Crumbled Feta, Chipotle Aioli, Salad
• Grilled Chicken Halloumi Naan $21.00Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onions, Sriracha Aioli, Za’atar, Salad
• Mushroom Steak Sandwich $22.00Caramelized onions, Jalapeño, Tomato-Pepper Relish, Vermont Cheddar, Ciabatta, Cajun fries
• French Dip Panini $24.0012-Hour Braised Beef, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Gruyère, Hand-Cut Fries, Guiness Au Jus
• Pan-Seared Sea Scallops $42.00Wild Mushroom Risotto, Tuscan Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Lemon Butter Sauce
• Inman Fall Risotto $29.00Local Foraged Mushrooms, Tuscan Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecorino, Fried Sage
• Pan-Seared Wild Halibut $44.00Saffron Pearl Couscous, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Spinach, Lemon Butter Sauce
• Wild Boar Rigatoni $37.00Local Mushrooms, Ricotta, 20-Year Aged Balsamic
• Pappardelle Braised Short Rib Ragu $32.00Spinach, Confit Tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, 20-Year Aged Balsamic
• Farm-to-Table 8oz Prime Burger $26.00Thyme Grilled Vidalia Onions, BBQ Aioli, Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Blue, or Swiss Cheese, Hand-Cut Fries
• Gluten free - served with gluten free bun $3.00
• Fried duck egg $6.00
• Applewood smoked bacon $3.00
• Mushrooms $4.00

Sides

• Fried Duck Egg $6.00

Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

• Chili Flakes $11.00

Simple Greens

• Sherry Vinaigrette $11.00

Garlic Haricot Verts

• EVOO, Sea Salt $11.00
• Wilted Spinach $12.00
• Parmesan & Garlic Fries $11.00Truffle Aioli, Garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh Parsely

Broccolini

• EVOO, Lemon $11.00
• Roasted Baby Carrots $13.00Truffle Yogurt, Pomegranate, Za’atar, Fresh Herbs
• Outside cake fee $30.00

Dinner

• Inman Fall Risotto $29.00Local Foraged Mushrooms, Tuscan Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecorino, Fried Sage
• French Dip Panini $24.0012-Hour Braised Beef, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Gruyère, Hand-Cut Fries, Guiness Au Jus
• 10 oz Prime Bavette Steak $47.00Roasted Garlic Scallion Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini, Demi-Glace Sauce, Red Watercress
• Half Chicken $36.00Roasted Garlic Scallion Mashed Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Cider Herb Jus
• Farm-to-Table 8oz Prime Burger $26.00Thyme Grilled Vidalia Onions, BBQ Aioli, Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Blue, or Swiss Cheese, Hand-Cut Fries
• Gluten free - served with gluten free bun $3.00
• Fried duck egg $6.00
• Applewood smoked bacon $3.00
• Mushrooms $4.00
• Pan-Seared Sea Scallops $42.00Wild Mushroom Risotto, Tuscan Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Lemon Butter Sauce
• Long Island Duck Confit Leg $38.00Sweet Potato, Apple & Bacon Hash, Wilted Spinach, Cherry-Port Reduction
• Wild Boar Rigatoni $37.00Local Mushrooms, Ricotta, 20-Year Aged Balsamic
• Pan-Seared Wild Halibut $44.00Saffron Pearl Couscous, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Spinach, Lemon Butter Sauce
• Pappardelle Braised Short Rib Ragu $32.00Spinach, Confit Tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, 20-Year Aged Balsamic

Lux

• Aperol, Apple-Cinnamon Tea, Prosecco $16.00
• Nox $16.00Elderflower Liqueur, Ginger-Peach Tea, Prosecco

• Infusa $14.00hot
• Sparkling Wine (Glass) $15.00
• Sparkling Wine (Bottle) $56.00
• Sparkling Wine (Glass) $13.00
• Sparkling Wine (Bottle) $54.00
• Flower Day, Riesling (Glass) $16.00
• Flower Day, Riesling (Bottle) $58.00
• Caldaro, Pinot Grigio (Glass) $14.00
• Caldaro, Pinot Grigio (Bottle) $48.00
• Drylands, Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) $15.00
• Drylands, Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle) $60.00
• Chalk Hill, Chardonnay (Glass) $14.00
• Chalk Hill, Chardonnay (Bottle) $64.00
• The Four Graces, Rosé (Glass) $15.00
• The Four Graces, Rosé (Bottle) $58.00
• Resonance, Pinot Noir (Glass) $18.00
• Resonance, Pinot Noir (Bottle) $68.00
• Band of Vintners, Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) $18.00
• Band of Vintners, Cabernet Sauvignon (Bottle) $68.00
• CA’ Del Sarto, Montepulciano (Glass) $15.00
• CA’ Del Sarto, Montepulciano (Bottle) $58.00
• Lucci, Lambrusco (Glass) $15.00
• Lucci, Lambrusco (Bottle) $58.00

Elixir

• Black Tea, Strawberry, Ginger, Lime $14.00

Nectar

• Apple-Cinnamon Tea, Mandarin, Lemon $14.00
• Essence $14.00Ginger-Peach Tea, Elderflower, Honey, Lemon

Laurenz V. Singing, Gruner Veltliner

• Glass $15.00
• Bottle $56.00

Lumen Escense, Pinot Gris

• Glass $16.00
• Bottle $62.00

By the Bottle

• Pierre Zéro 6oz, Sparkling Chardonnay $18.00Languedoc, France - Golden, Crisp, Festive
• Taittinger Brut, Champagne (187 ml) $68.00Champagne, France - Elegant, Toasty, Refined
• Louis Jadot, Chablis $72.00Chablis, France - Pure, Mineral, Lively
• Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon $82.00Napa Valley, California - Rich, Dark, Polished

Draft Beer

• Ski House $10.00Allagash Brewing Co. Portland, ME - 7.5%, White Ale

Seasonal Cider

• Rotating Seasonal Cider $11.00
• Stoneface Oktoberfest $11.00Stoneface Brewing Co. - Newington, NH - 5.4%, German-Style Märzen Lager
• Blue Comet $11.00Widowmaker, Braintree, MA - 7.1%, IPA
• Fiddlehead $10.00Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Shelburne, VT - 6.2% IPA
• Patina $10.00Austin Street Brewery, Portland, ME - 5.3% Pale Ale
• La Chouffe $9.00Brassarie d’Achouffe - Achouffe, Belgium - 8%, Belgian Blond
• Guinness $9.00Diageo, Dublin, Ireland - 4.2%, Irish dry stout

Bottles & Cans

• Lamp Pils $11.00Lamplighter Brewing Co. - Cambridge, MA - 5.3%, Czech-Style Pilsner
• Rabbit Rabbit $12.00Lamplighter Brewing Co. Cambridge, MA - 8.5% Hazy Double IPA
• Legendary Dry $11.00Stormalong Cider - Sherborn, MA - 6.5%, Dry Hard Cider
• First Landing $10.00Mayflower Brewing Company - Plymouth, MA - 5.3%, American Lager
• Melody Maker $11.00Wandering Soul Beer - Woburn, MA - 4.9%, New England Pale Ale
• Hefe Weissbier $9.00Weihenstephaner - Freising, Germany - 5.4%, Lager
• Modelo Especial $7.00Grupo Modelo, Tacuba, Mexico - 4% Vienna-style Lager
• Miller High Life $6.00Miller, Milwaukee, WI - 4.6%, American lager
• Athletic Haze IPA Free Wave $8.00Athletic Brewery - Stratford, CT - IPA
• Athletic Run Wild $8.00Athletic Brewery - Stratford, CT - Non-Alcoholic - IPA
• Corkage fee $30.00

Grilled Pizza

• Tomato Sauce, Cheese $13.00
• Chicken Tenders $13.00Served with fries
• Kid's Pasta $13.00Tomato Sauce, Cheese or Butter & Cheese

Vanilla Crème Caramel

• Coconut-Almond Custard, Golden Caramel $14.00
• Flourless Chocolate Cake $16.00Chocolate Ganache, Raspberry Coulis, Limoncello Whipped Cream, Fresh Mint
• Ice Cream $6.00Ask your server about our daily flavor. Served with home-made caramel sauce

House Hot Drinks

• Espresso $4.00
• Americano $6.00

Tea

• Black, Green or Herbal $4.00

Dessert Wine

• Glass $12.00
• Bottle $60.00

Amaro

• Averna $10.00
• Bully Boy $10.00
• Montenegro $10.00
• Nonino $13.00
• Ramazzotti $11.00
• Cake fee $30.00

Belgian Waffle

• Strawberry Jam & Maple Drizzle $9.00

Cocktails

• Oak Mimosa $15.00Orange Juice or Spiced Apple Cider, Prosecco

Sunny Side Up

• Vanilla Vodka, Passionfruit, Lemon $15.00
• Carajillo $15.00Espresso, Licor 43, Flamed Orange
• Oak's Bloody Mary $17.00Vodka, A Damn Good Mary Mix, Pickles
• Mimosa Takes Flight $58.00Prosecco Bottle, Apple Cider, Hibiscus-Pink Peppercorn, Guava Chinola

Hot Spiced Apple Cider

• Fall Spices, Mandarin $15.00
• Cake fee $30.00

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