Review The Oak Room - Granville

So over 30 years ago when I got married I wanted to have my rehearsal dinner at Granville Inn. I couldn’t afford it so we had it at a restaurant up the road. I had never eaten there and went for the first time this week while visiting Newark. I must say that the inside and decor is very cool. It reminds me of a restaurant I went to in Ireland last year. Nice big fireplaces and beautiful ornate woodwork. It was a very fancy restaurant. The service there was great. Our waitress took great care of us. I would say the food was very good, I wouldn’t say that it was great. The appetizers were the best part. Their rock shrimp was the highlight. But I also liked the Korean cauliflower. They do have a great selection of bread they bring to your table with salted butter. I would go there and get the bread and a bowl of soup and be satisfied. My entrée was a truffled ravioli. It was over salted and did not have anything or any flavor let’s set it apart. Most of our party had the scallops and I would say that they were huge portion size and they all said that they were very tasty. It is a very expensive place to eat and would prohibit me from going back on a regular basis. But I would go back for a special occasion.

The restaurant at the Granville Inn is a classy/romantic place to have a great meal. Decked out in hardwood paneling, simple/classical chairs, and a roaring fireplace. Spilt between a large bar with bar and table seating, and a dining room, it is very reminiscent of an English pub. We had reservations, and due to the weather we were seated inside in a corner near the windows. While the dining room as full, it was easy easy to hear each other and we enjoyed a wonderful meal. Our server (Kara) was knowledgeable and professional, providing an excellent dining experience. We started with the burrata to get the meal started and it was very good. Our main meals (the skirt steak and Shrimp & Grits) were served in very large portions and excellently cooked. The amount of food was surprising. It was delicious, but were unable to completely finish either of out meals.

waitress was so sweet, and food was very good.

Everything was excellent! The food was wonderful, the service was prompt and the atmosphere was fantastic. Would absolutely recommend for a romantic dinner location, or a good place for a fancy dinner with friends.

The beautiful and historic Granville Inn is located near Dennison University and a landmark in Granville. They offer hospitality ranging from overnight guests to wonderful food and beverage service. Events are also held here in banquet rooms available for reservation. The tavern area of the restaurant is walk in, but the Oak Room, or fine dining area is by reservation only. Great food and fun!

The atmosphere and setting was nice. The food was definitely on par with the setting of the place. Wouldn't say it's the best food in Licking county.. but it's definitely up there.

I've eaten here twice in the last year, and the food is some of the worst in the village. The salad was on par with a fast food salad, the burger was dry, fries tasted like they were frozen at one point, and everything else was a combination of bland and over or under cooked to the point that I'd never tolerate at a restaurant. The atmosphere was and building are extremely nice, I just wish the food was of a similar quality. There is a ton of potential here, and it's sad that the cooks are not living up to it.

Sunday brunch on Palm Sunday. I had Juevos Rancheros and my wife had the house omelet. Both meals were delicious and our server Hope was great.