Great service, fantastic food. I had the Filet Mignon, My wife had the Duck both were cooked to perfection and were very good. We def will return there were several other meals I would love to try.

What a gem of a place this is. We were there for a small family celebration and had our dinner in the Ashley Room which was warmly decorated and the perfect location especially if you are dining with children. The main dining area is beautiful...also. The food was excellent and the service couldn't have been any better. The second floor is a treasure trove of shops in each room . This is most definitely a local treasure.More

I absolutely love the atmosphere of this place. I sat downstairs in the Carpetbagger's Tavern and it was very cozy. I was the only one in the place at the time, and it just seemed like a nice escape where no one would ever find...me, which is fine with me. My dinner was delicious, although I was not impressed with the chicken florentine soup which was the soup of the day. It was very bland and there wasn't much chicken, so I was a little concerned that maybe I had made the wrong decision in coming here. However, the duck that I chose for my main course was incredible. It was cooked perfectly and the blueberry red wine compote was great. Even the starch and vegetable were perfectly seasoned. I have recently given up dessert but they had a few that sounded great. I might have been tempted to try one if they were homemade, but they're not. Definitely a good experience and look forward to trying either the chicken marsala or shrimp and grits on my next visit.More

Will definitely go back. Overall a very solid meal and great experience. Somewhat unfortunate location in a bit of a run down Brownsville, but what a beautiful interior atmosphere. Food was also very good...prime rib, filet, salmon were all good. As was the French onion...soup, beet salad and house salad. Good prices as well (pretty much everything under $30). I will bring my own wine next time ($10 corkage) versus ordering from their limited list. So glad we tried it!More

We had our club end of season dinner here. The food was excellent and the portions were huge. A little pricey, but well worth it. The setting is a lovely old mansion with shops on the second level and a beautiful bar in the lower...level. If you are looking for a fine dining place with good food and pleasant atmosphere this is the place to go.More

WISH WE WOULD HAVE GONE ELSEWHERE. Food is overrated and too expensive for the poor quality, lackluster taste, and improperly prepared food we received. The wait staff is, to say the least, chaotic. Making it VERY obvious that they have never been properly trained on...how to serve meals properly...cocktails, appetizers, soup, salads, entrees, desserts, after dinner drinks, etc...and, of course to make sure all parties are receiving these courses AT THE SAME TIME throughout the evening. Our relatively small party of 8 had one guest eating soup, one eating an appetizer and two eating their entrees and two being asked if they wanted desserts all at the same time...this is CHAOS and a total lack of organization and professionalism by a totally untrained wait staff. The so-called "Manager", whom by the way, has no control over of situation(s) arising in the restaurant, exhibited no leadership ability, knowledge or professionalism on how to run a restaurant, which was evident in the gross mishandling of nearly every aspect of the of the evening. These things may have been overlooked if the food was delicious enough to compensate for the disastrous service but, it just wasn't even close. We won't be back. Our business executives won't be back. And, we certainly won't recommend this restaurant to family, friends, or other associates.More

We had heard about this place and were excited to try it for Mother's Day. Food was good. Not great, not bad. They were giving roses to all the ladies, however, we had three ladies at our table but only got two roses. Had to...ask for the other one. It was a buffet. Dirty plates stayed at our table, lukewarm coffee and tea was served. Needed to ask for refills on drinks. Dessert table was disappointing. Three different kinds of cake were good, but the variety of cookies, brownie bites, etc. were purchased from SAM's club! The thing that happened as we were leaving was appalling! The person slicing the prime rib dropped the meat thongs on the floor with a bang. We watched him picked them up and put them on the table. Someone came for prime rib and he used the dropped thongs to hold the meat! This was not a inexpensive buffet. Cost was close to the same price as the Grand Concourse, but selection of food was less and service was far from good! We will not return.More

Had lunch here with a girlfriend who had never been to Brownsville. The restaurant is just simply beautifully restored. We initially were the only ones there and the service was, of course, very good. We enjoyed the brussels sprouts and the tater tot's. I enjoyed...the tuna tartare salad & my friend had the crab cake. So glad to find this restaurant--worth the drive. So unique & gorgeous atmosphere. I hope to return to enjoy a dinner now that I've been here. Just a lovely place & good food. I recommend.More

Wonderful lunch. We all ordered different lunch items. First we started off with the bacon appetiser as well as the Brussels sprouts. Both where excellent. We also had the duck pizza,chicken salad as well as the roasted beet salad on and don't forget the corn...soup. We finished the meal with the chocolate moose cake. Very clean and the service was outstanding. Would definitely visit again.More

We were a group of 18 gathering for our annual Christmas dinner, this year we decided to try Twelve Oaks. Unfortunately this will be our last visit. Our reservation was for 4:30 PM but by the time our entire group arrived it was closer to...5:00 PM. The waiter initially came and filled the water and gave the specials as we all perused the menu. He also took our drink orders while we waited for others to arrive. As the group filtered in so did our drinks, at a very slow pace. Some got mixed drinks while others got bottled beer, a comment was made during dinner asking if they "had to drive to the brewery to get my beer" as a testament to how long he waited. Now everyone had arrived and our appetizer and food orders were taken. Initially everything seemed a bit slow but not too out line for a group of 18. Appetizers arrived as well as soups and/or salads in a prolonged time but nothing to get in a huff about. Then from my seat I could see the waiter start to bring out our entrees, he was carrying two plates, I quickly noticed none of the other wait staff was helping to carry our numerous dishes. He placed the plates and went back to the kitchen, quickly out with two more. He placed those and scurried back to the kitchen but then the lull. We waited a while and still no additional plates. After approximately 10-12 minutes another wave of dishes began to arrive, I believe he served 4-5 more at this point then back to the kitchen for another lull. This went on, about a 5-10 minute gap between plates. Initially each of tried to hold off from eating as a courtesy to our other friends but after a certain point our food was getting cold and the friends were insisting we eat. Finally all but one of our group was served their food, the last remaining hungry customer noted that "It has been 45 minutes since the first person got their food until now." The waiter came by and told her it would be five more minutes than after about those five minutes were up another waitress came by to tell her it would be out in a moment. By this point the group was just about finished eating but getting very frustrated with the slow service. One member of our group got up from the table and entered the kitchen to address the matter however just as he set foot in the door the waiter was brining out her meal. As the waiter dropped off the food the question was asked about her food being on the house. The waiter said he would see. It was at this point that the owner or manager, not sure she didn't identify herself, finally came over to address us. She said I am sorry for the delay in our service "but we are short handed in the kitchen our other chef was in a car accident and our kitchen is very small." We took that as I'm sorry but it really isn't our fault. She was completely stoic and did not show a single facial expression. Our friend's meal and dessert were on the house. The waiter, for his part, did an ok job. I am a stickler for good service, after all it is the service industry. Water refilled regularly, regular follow ups to see if you need anything or can they do anything for you. None of that occurred. The owner/manager was a total disappointment, we were a large party (18) and from all accounts the only other group in the entire restaurant/bar was a group of 6 at the bar. The owner/manager was clearly aware of their delays and there is no way she did not hear our own vocal concerns being voiced at the table, it is a small place. In all the food was ok, I have certainly had better but overall I believe the food, once it arrived, was received well. Also I understand that large parties typically carry a built in gratuity but to build in 20% and not even offer to do right by a large group spending over $2000 at your restaurant was poor customer relations. After it was all said and done we left there at 8:08 PM The atmosphere in the restaurant is very nice, Victorian style design and architecture. The wait staff was so-so at best. The complete and utter lack of concern or service provided by the owner/manager was incredibly disappointing. Brownsville is an unpleasant place to visit but we thought Twelve Oaks would be a hidden gem, we were thoroughly disappointed. This restaurant is receiving a poor rating in my eyes.More

One of the highlights of the Christmas season for me is attending our annual Christmas party at beautiful Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern!!! The beauty of this historical home, so majestically decorated, takes you back in time.... The food is equally delicious ~ thoroughly enjoyed...the chicken marsala, mashed potatoes, pasta, salad and green beans. After dinner, we took a stroll upstairs to the quaint little shops which feature lots of specialty items from children's clothing to essential oils and woman's spa items. There is even a charming tea room upstairs!!! Put this on your Christmas list to pay a visit! It's not to be missed!More

My wife and I rode our Harleys from Pittsburgh to historic Brownsville, Pa., to visit an old church on a hill where her grandparents, both Italian immigrants, got married in 1927. Turns out the entire little town on a hill, with the old National Road...running through it and the Monongahela River valley below it, shared a historic quaintness, old building stock, and fascinating histories going back to steel-making coke ovens, whiskey distilleries, and the French-Indian War. While aging not so gracefully, we could see the potential of the area, given the right unified economic development vision, a bit of new industry (such as tourism), and some committed entrepreneurs willing to take a chance. We found that in a beautiful, hidden gem of a restaurant that would more than fulfill our desire for a nice early dinner surrounded by history. The Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern on Water Street surprised us, frankly, with its period ambiance, soft music and white-table-cloth style. It was housed in what was known as the old Thompson House, an eloquent three-story mansion with large oak staircases and creative woodwork. Friendly owners checked on us periodically, and the waitress was warm and attentive. We opted for the tavern, given our biker decorum, which simply meant we could order from either menu. So I had an appetizer of delicious hot wings, followed by a picture-perfect pasta and chicken entree full of flavor. My wife started with lentil soup and a salad, followed by some kind of smoked chicken pasta dish. Hats off to the chef on all accounts. Unexpected, indeed, and now we have a great destination for future rides. Thanks.More