The Oak Room bar

Came by earlier this week for an Aspen Society and McNulty Prize event and was taken back by how decadent the space was. I should’ve recalled that the venue inside The Plaza Hotel on 5th Ave and Central Park South would be nice but boy oh boy this place takes it to another level. The formal event was catered with delicious food and a full bar. Definitely worth stopping by and the bar that adjoins the space? One of a kind. Not sure what goes on here when it’s not an event but I’d love to check it out again.

The head waiter, clearly struggling with comprehension and expression even in his own language, treated us with condescension and dismissiveness after causing a problem with the card payment. He spoke over us, shouted, and never gave me a chance to talk and ask question about the issue he created. Such extremely rude behavior, if I were in charge of the hotel, would be grounds for immediate dismissal.

not accommodating to vegetarians, even after calling ahead of time. dish we ordered was not the dish served and the new dish wasn't explained. highly overpriced for something that could be made at home for less than $5. the room was breathtaking...if only everything else followed suit.

The MBA's ruined a great New York hotel. Food overpriced and carelessly served. But guess they can get away with it as the Saudis who now own the rooms upstairs often eat their fish eggs in their rooms. The Oak Bar, once a great New York happening is dead. How sad! Drive by in the evening and there are more lights in a mausoleum.

This location has been closed for five years, according to hotel staff. What I'm curious about is when I called the number listed and made a reservation, nobody thought to check if I meant the location in the Plaza or the Oak Room across town. So we showed up at the hotel and were told it was only open for events. We weren't referred to another location either. Very frustrating.

Was the food good, yes...am I running back there no. Not sure if that helps but it should at least get you in the door to check it out at least once for yourself.

I should walk in there wearing a dirty bathrobe, a Cubs hat, a pair of purple Walmart sandals and an AC/DC t-shirt. I think I will and have a friend film me and put it on YouTube.

It’s closed. It has been for two years. This should be taken down