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 La Carte and Prix Fixe Dining. Both are reservation-only and showcase the exceptional skills of our students.
Please pay close attention to our hours and dates of operation as these change regularly.
A La Carte Dining
Relaxed dining featuring individually priced soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, main course, and desserts.
Open: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Sept. 8 - Oct. 14. (Closed October 7th)
Due to the high volume of reservation requests, we can only accept reservations one week in advance of the date you are requesting.
Seating available by reservation at the following times:
- 11:30 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
A La Carte Menu
Please note, the menu is subject to change.
Add Chicken | $13
Field Greens, Goat Cheese and Orange Charlotte, Apple, Pecans, Dried Cranberries, and Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Red Beef Chili | $6
With Cheddar and Sour Cream
Tomato Bisque | $6
With Grilled Cheese Croutons
Grilled Salmon BLT | $13
Herb Marinated Salmon, Romaine, Tomato, Bacon, and Caper Mayonnaise on Butter Toasted
Marble Rye. Served with Old Bay Chips
All pizzas are $13
Gluten Free, Vegan Crust Available!
Margherita
Red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, overnight tomato
Pepperoni
Red sauce, mozzarella, parmesan
Sicilian
Giardiniera, smoked fresh mozzarella, fennel sausage, arrabbiata
Sophia
Pistachio pesto, roasted garlic white sauce, overnight tomato, lemon ricotta, parmesan
frico, balsamic reduction, fresh mozzarella, basil
Moroccan
Lamb meatball, romesco, feta, olives, tahini yogurt, parsley
Sailor's Mussels (Moules Marinieres | $15
Spanish Chorizo, Garlic, White Wine, Aromatic Vegetables, Grilled Baguette
Steak Frite | $15
Bearnaise, Watercress, Parmesan Rosemary Fries, Mushroom au Jus, (served medium rare
for optimal tenderness and flavor)
Chewy Brownie | $7
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Miso Caramel, Chantilly Cream, Candied Almonds, Berries
Popcorn, Butternut Squash, Cranberry Cheddar | $7
Popcorn/Butternut Squash Crème Brulee Custard, Cheddar Cheese Scone, Cranberry Compote
Juice | $3
Iced Tea | $3
Coffee or Hot Tea | $3
Soft Drinks | $3
Prix Fixe Dining
Classical fine dining featuring a three-course fixed-price menu, composed plates and elegant service.
Reservations cannot be made for this restaurant until October 21st.
Open: Wednesdays, Oct. 28 - Dec. 2.
Closed: Nov. 11 and Nov. 25.
Due to the high volume of reservation requests, we can only accept reservations one week in advance of the date you are requesting.
Seating available by reservation at the following times:
- 11:15 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
Prix Fixe Menu
This menu is currently unavailable. We will post the menu again closer to re-opening in the fall.
Chef de Cuisine - Chef Norm Valenti
Sommelier - Chef Athena Bolger, FMP/CC
Request a Reservation
We can't wait to greet you! To ensure we can take your reservation, please pay close attention to our dates and hours of operation listed above.
Contact Information
Christina Santos
Email: clsantos@oaklandcc.edu
Phone: (248) 246-2501
We are located at:
Royal Oak Campus
E Building
739 S. Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067