If you're looking for fine dining. ...This isn't the place for you. Reasonable drinks, good food, and fun? You have found it.

The writer states that Shady Oak Inn has served the area for 28 years ............ hardly - This neighborhood bar and restaurant was founded at this location and under this name by Walter Gray , Sr. in 1909 - now over 100years old. The raised area at the rear of the dining room is the original stage as built in the 1920's. Small bands provided music for dancing. It was here that Washington area natives Kate Smith and Jimmy Dean performed in the early days of their show-business careers. W.V. Gray , Sr. operated the business until his death in 1947. Gray , Jr. then operated the business until 1963 when the family would then lease the business to Mr. Billy Wyvill , a saloon keeper from Upper Marlboro , Md. Wyvill would operate the business for the next 25 years. Thanks for reading. LG.

You're right! It's still a great place for a good yet reasonably priced lunch. I totally agree with you on the fries. I hear they are changing back to the original fries soon due to popular demand. I'll be in there for lunch.

Shady Oak Inn is a great place for lunch--We go there atleast once a week. Lately they have changed some of their food items, especially their french fries, which use to be so good, but they changed to a different brand and they are terrible.