About us


Welcome to the Oaks Restaurant

Award winning Family Restaurant

A modern food lovers paradise, The Oaks restaurant is a family friendly restaurant and pub located in the village of Darragh Cross, in the heartland of County Down. Only a short drive from Belfast or Strangford, we enjoy a rich heritage of local sights and activities and offer a warm and tasty selection of dishes in our restaurant and pub.

The Oaks Restaurant believes in using only the finest seasonal ingredients Northern Ireland has to offer, to create bold and thought provoking contemporary cuisine. Served in a relaxed & stylish dining room.

Warm, Friendly Staff

The Oaks Team

Above all else, our staff are passionate about our food and providing exceptional hospitality for our guests.

At the front of house, our guests are in excellent hands with Colleen and her team of waiters and waitresses. We combine impeccable service with the famous Northern Ireland hospitality and warmth, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Oaks Friendly Staff
Our Chef's and Kitchen Staff
With over 60 combined years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our Master Chef Bobby and his accomplished team of chef's are excited to present their culinary creations to you and all our guests.
All Family members welcome

Family Friendly Restaurant

The Oaks is a family friendly restaurant so children are welcome to dine with us up to closing in the restaurant and up to 9:00pm in the main bar.

High chairs are available upon request.
Family Friendly
Quality Recognised

Multi-Award Winning

Over the years The Oaks has been nominated multiple times for the The Northern Ireland Food Awards. This recently includes the 2023 nomination for Restaurant of the Year.

While being nominated for these awards has been a great reflection on our staff, The oaks has went one better and has on multiple occasions taken home the winner awards in 2019, 2022 and 2023.
Pub of the Year
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