The Oak Room
The Oak Room is known throughout South Dakota as a fine dining opportunity not to be missed! It is an integral part of the Culinary Academy at Mitchell Technical College. Located in the Mitchell Tech Campus Center at 1800 East Spruce Street, this elegant dining room will help you create a memorable meal experience! Both for personal and business, the Oak Room is the perfect space to hold your next lunch.
Reservations are required.
Call 605.995.7169 for reservations.
Special note: Patrons are requested to be seated by 11:00 AM to accommodate students’ instructional schedules. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Oak Room has been in operation since 1969 and has been directed by six Culinary Arts Department Heads: Ernst Wirt, John Weber, Randy Doescher, Jim Wagner, Josh Kranz, and current department head Tim Goldammer. Students rotate responsibilities and serve as chefs, waiters, bus people, etc. Graduates of the Culinary Academy work in many occupational fields including head chefs, sous chefs, kitchen managers, food service managers, restaurant managers, etc.
The November Menu
The Oak Room is available to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays for an 11:00 a.m. service when Mitchell Tech is in session. Patrons are welcome to enjoy a fine dining luncheon experience for groups of two to thirty. Reservations are required.
The November menu will feature American cuisine. For reservations and availability, please call 605.995.7169 or email Tim Goldammer.
Our second-year students are finalizing all the weekly Oak Room menus. Please check Mitchell Tech’s Facebook page for updated menus and dates they will be served.
All patrons will enjoy a variety of complimentary breads and rolls.
Beverages including soda, freshly squeezed lemonade, coffee, tea, and milk are also available for purchase.
Starters
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Fresh Grilled PitaA creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses, baked to perfection and served with crispy, freshly grilled pita for dipping.
- Bacon Jam CrostiniCrispy toasted baguette topped with a sweet and savory homemade bacon jam, perfect for any appetizer lover.
- Potato CroquetteCrispy golden potato, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection, served with a tangy dipping ranch dip sauce.
- Arancini BallsCrispy golden risotto balls filled with melted mozzarella and your choice of savory fillings served with a side of tangy marinara sauce for dipping.
Entree
- Entrée Broiled Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter
Flaky, broiled salmon topped with a bright and fragrant lemon herb butter, offering a fresh and zesty finish. Comes with your choice of vegetable and potato. - Vodka Sauce Penne with Grilled ChickenTender penne pasta tossed in a creamy, rich vodka sauce, topped with juicy grilled chicken for a deliciously comforting dish.
- Bone-In Grilled Pork ChopA succulent bone-in pork chop, grilled to perfection and finished with a house-made sweet and tangy raspberry sauce. Comes with your choice of vegetable and potato.
- Pasta CarbonaraClassic carbonara pasta made with rich egg and cream sauce, crispy bacon, and parmesan hearty, flavorful dish.
- New York Strip Steak – Optional Black and Blue CheeseA perfectly grilled New York strip steak cooked with salt and pepper to your preference, offered with a blackened seasoning option and a rich blue cheese topping for added flavor. Comes with your choice, vegetable and potato.
Dessert of the Day $3.99
Ask your server about the Dessert of the Day!
