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The Great Oak Steakhouse - Steakhouse in Murrieta, California

The Great Oak Steakhouse

4.3 (348 reviews)

45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592

Steak house

About The Great Oak Steakhouse - steak house in Murrieta, California

Eatery offering classic steakhouse fare, a sophisticated dining room & formidable wine list.

Customer Review Summary

The Great Oak Steakhouse is highly regarded for its quality food, particularly steaks, which are cooked to perfection. Many diners appreciate the fresh ingredients and unique offerings, such as the Wagyu Flights and lobster dishes. Service is generally excellent, with staff providing attentive care; however, there have been some issues with reservations and order accuracy. The ambiance is described as cozy and romantic, making it a suitable choice for special occasions. While the prices are on the higher side, many patrons feel the quality justifies the cost. Overall, it’s recommended for a memorable steakhouse experience despite some criticisms on service efficiency.

Key Features

Service options

  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
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Based on 348 reviews

Go with Belle

2 months ago

The Great Oak has become my favorite steakhouse so far. We discover this place because we got a comp from the casino,So since we’re gonna spend the night why not try the food and we end up went there at least 4-5 times already. Food : Quality was great! Fresh! And steak cook the exact way you want it to cook (Which some other steakhouse can’t even get that right).My husband and I had the Wagyu Flights which cooked table side and it was amazing! Pork belly appetizer was great and pretty full filling as well.The star of the show that we love was Tristan Lobster,So fresh and fluffy! Or if you like crab legs,The king crab legs here are the size of my arm! The chef already crack it,So you just twisted it and enjoy! Service : Waiters and waitresses are always excellent! Make sure we got what we want and enjoy our meal! Vibe : Cozy romantic steakhouse. This place is quite pricey but the quality is worth it! So be prepare for that. Next time we get to go to Pechanga casino.Dinner at The Great Oak will always be my first choice as always.

Zoee Marisol

3 months ago

We stopped by Oak steakhouse for dinner me and my family. I ordered Seabass and we also ordered several steaks.. The Sea bass itself was good however, I did not really particularly like the sauce that it was drenched in. It was not very flavorful, and it had like an aftertaste that I did not enjoy. The steaks were delicious. We ordered medium steaks, and somehow they were not all medium some of them were more rare than the others but overall the steaks were flavorful juicy. The service was OK. The person that took our order was not the same person that brought our orders out so we were wondering if we had received the dishes we ordered because we ordered several dishes that were identical and I had asked for my food to be cooked differently due to my allergies, we were left wondering if I had the right dish or not. The salad and bread was good.

Jim Peters

1 month ago

I would give 1 star, but the manager came over and was very nice and saved their 1 star and changed it to a 3 star. We had reservations for 7pm. Got there at 6:50. Hostess told us we are just clearing the table now and then you'll be sat. Looking around the room there were no empty tables and nobtable reserved whatsoever. She told us we could ho sit in the bar and wait. Went into the bar and there was no room and the bar top was full, so we came back and stood in the entry way. She proceeded to sit 4 different groups that came in after us like she either forgot about us or was completely ignoring us. I felt completely disrespected, ignored, and unwelcome. Her lack of professionalism was profound. I definitely would not have her working up front in my establishment or at least have her go back thru some hospitality training. She was completely clueless and not fine tuned for a fine dining establishment. Your hostess is giving a first impression. Also, the lack of the reservation was appalling. How can you not have a table reserved for someone who reserved a table? Were you just hoping people got up around 7? Don't even waste your time with a reservation because it doesn't mean anything to them and they sit you when they feel like it. This also was super disrespectful like my reservation meant absolutely nothing to them. When we got the food I didn't even receive the steak I ordered. We both ordered bone in aged ribeyes and he received a bone in while I received the larger portion, not aged, with no bone. The manager asked if our food was OK and I told him I received the wrong steak and that I had ordered the bone in aged steak. He replied with well I can go back and check and try to find you a bone? A bone? What am I, a dog? You made a mistake and sent the wrong item, not my fault. Offered a bone? Unreal. He did comp our sides of lobster mac and cheese and brussels sprouts and offered crème brûlée. This was not asked for, but completely appreciated and raised them from a 1 star to a 3 star otherwise overall experience was dreadful. Any communication whatsoever from the hostess would have been polite and helpful. Like , hey several people had reservations at 645 so I am going to go ahead and seat everyone that comes in after you in front of you or something to this effect rather than just being ignored and skipped over. Food was wonderful. Steak cooked perfect. Dessert was excellent. Cleanliness and atmosphere were great and out server was on point.

Viki Payne

2 months ago

The Christmas dinner, was amazing! The selection choices were abundant and something for everyone to enjoy. Many we had never had and tried.. superb! The wait staff and servers top notch, efficient and welcoming.You made our Christmas Holiday, one to remember. Thank you

Darlene R.

7 months ago

I recently dined at Great Oaks Steakhouse, and it was absolutely fantastic. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection—so tender and flavorful that it practically melted in my mouth. The lobster tail was incredibly juicy, and the crab legs were massive and full of sweet, succulent meat. I was also thrilled to see that they brought back the Caesar salad and lobster mac and cheese, both of which were as delicious as I remembered. To top it off, the dessert was divine. This place is a must for anyone who loves a great steakhouse experience.

Kryssy Pooh

2 weeks ago

I absolutely LOVE this steakhouse. The ambiance and the food are top notch. I love eating dinner by the bar as they have good vibes and great live music depending on when you dine in.

ASLI CASALINO

We had the best waiter - Eaton! He was very friendly and helpful. The hostess Halina gave us the best table in the house because it was our friend’s special day. Great staff! It is as important as the food. We will definitely go back! THANK YOU!

laynee

8 months ago

Our 1st time here per a friend's recommendation. It just got a remodel & it is beautifully simplistic. The food was great! Drinks were tasty & different. Service was very personable. Definitely would come back when in Temecula again.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–11 PM
Monday 5–10 PM
Saturday 5–11 PM
Sunday 5–10 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Tuesday 5–10 PM
Wednesday 5–10 PM

Price Range

$100+