About Us

Our Commitment

With a commitment to the philosophy of operating a business that is fun, interesting and sustainable, White Oak has evolved in the last 12 years, but always maintains an elevated, chef-driven experience for lunch, dinner and private events. The core aspects of this philosophy are:

Fun – is the people you serve and serve you in the business you operate. The landlord, vendors, employees, bankers and guests all either add or subtract from the fun.
Interesting – is the purpose of the business and the creativity involved. It cannot be just about a rate of return.
Sustainable – it needs to pay its bills or contribute to the "fun and interesting" in a meaningful way.

As these principles manifest, we become stewards to a business that has a soul. Therefore, as stewards, we give up our control and let the restaurant tell us what it needs to become. Thus, the growth of White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails to White Oak – Cuisine du Sud.

Some of the people who have helped make White Oak fun, interesting and sustainable are shown below:

Richard Bowers - David Coxen - Greg Null - Ben Vaughn - Tim Magee - Scott Shackelford - Matthew Williams - Brad Walski - Jenielle Walters - Loring McDonald

Our Kitchen

The kitchen at White Oak prepares food that reflects the dynamic contradictions of Southern life. The merging of contemporary with traditional, simple with complex, and rural with metropolitan are represented in a menu that requires precise methods of production, yet results in plates that appear simple and familiar. French and European influence brings both familiarity and elegance.

Award-winning wine bar

From Barolo to bourbon, White Oak's 360-degree bar—crafted from Georgia marble and newly planed white oak—offers a refined experience for wine lovers and spirit enthusiasts alike. Our thoughtfully curated wine bar program has earned two Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence, showcasing everything from bold reds and Mediterranean whites to elegant Old World vintages. For those who prefer something stronger, our bourbon bar has been named Atlanta's top whiskey bar by Thrillist and recognized by the Bourbon Society as a Great Bourbon Bar of America. Whether you're enjoying a glass of wine, a cocktail stirred to perfection, or a bourbon served neat, our bar embodies Southern hospitality in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

White Oak Recognized by Wine Spectator for World-Class Wine & Southern-Inspired Dining

We are thrilled to share that White Oak has been chosen by Wine Spectator as one of Atlanta's top destinations for wine and elevated cuisine. Featured alongside 10 other award-winning restaurants, White Oak was praised for its blend of Southern hospitality, culinary sophistication, and impressive wine program.

Following a recent million-dollar renovation, our refreshed space in Downtown Atlanta now offers guests an inviting setting—complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and our signature Barrel Bar that houses over 100 whiskeys and bourbons. Our kitchen continues to push boundaries by fusing French, Italian, and Southern American influences into every dish inspired by our Cuisine du Sud mission.

The heart of our wine program—curated by Wine Director and Proprietor Cindy LeBlanc—is a 450-label list with verticals from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Piedmont, Tuscany, and top Napa and other domestic producers, all housed in a stunning two-story glass cellar. We also host regular wine dinners, including recent events with Vignobles Lorgeril.

As an eight-time consecutive Best of Award of Excellence winner from Wine Spectator, we are honored to represent the evolving culinary scene in the South. Come raise a glass with us soon!

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Best of Award of Excellence 2025 Wine Spectator White Oak Woman drinking wine

The driving force behind White Oak is to create an environment of growth and opportunity for our expanding team of professionals.

Since opening our first restaurant, Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery in 1998, we have been committed to our Vision Statement of building Brewed to Serve Restaurant Group based upon the philosophy of "Servant Leadership." As we exist to serve our growing team, collaboration becomes the element that binds all parties together to help nurture the soul of each of our restaurants.

Brewed To Serve Restaurant Group

SALES & EVENTS

chelsea@brewedtoserve.com
404.524.7278

MARKETING & PR

kristen@brewedtoserve.com
404.525.3651

White Oak is operated by Cindy and Alan LeBlanc of Brewed to Serve Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery (Georgia's oldest brewpub still in operation), White Oak, Richards' Southern Fried, and Bold Monk Brewing Co. (a restaurant, brewery, bookstore, and beer garden on the Upper West Side).