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The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Casual waterfront dining right on the docks of the Patchogue River, The Oar serves up fresh and delicious steaks and seafood. Chefs prepare specialties like coconut shrimp, 36 oz sizzling prime porterhouse, lobster quesadillas and fresh Bluepoint oysters and little clams which are delivered daily. Two dining rooms are decorated in traditional nautical style. The front wall in made up of French doors that open onto the water, providing dockside open air seating in warm months and picturesque views of the marina year-round. The rear dining room is elegant with raise panel mahogany, white table clothes and blue and white nautical stripe wall paper. We look forward to accommodating your special occasion in the separate catering room. The restaurant stocks full indoor and outdoor bars so you'll never miss a beautiful night at this fun and entertaining spot.
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(23)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- scenic view(16)
- special occasion(13)
- romantic(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A must try for all
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been coming here since day one ,and have seen the oar turn into the great place it is today.. My Mother's Day was great thanks to everyone at the oar.. Already planning my next visit..."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great waterfront gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been going here for years.... With friends and with work. Always good food and great atmosphere. Early in the season just remember a lot of the staff is new."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch
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Review 3 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The dinners seem to be gearing up for the summer rush.
The sides now are quick and simple, e.g. a rice pilaf kind of thing as opposed to some very good garlic mashed potatoes.
If you are going for fine dinning and not just drinks on a canal I would wait until after Labor Day."
The sides now are quick and simple, e.g. a rice pilaf kind of thing as opposed to some very good garlic mashed potatoes.
If you are going for fine dinning and not just drinks on a canal I would wait until after Labor Day."
Dined on 4/30/2013
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Review 4 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden neighborhood gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great meal! It is probably best to visit the Oar in good weather because being able to eat outdoors by the beautiful marina is a real plus. Inside is very crowded, low ceiling & busy bar makes it very LOUD at the table. The skillet mussels are fabulous.....all of the food is surprisingly upscale."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 5 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Great service. Always a pleasure."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 6 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Use to be good....NOT ANYMORE
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been going to this place for a long time now. I just recently we went there with my family this past weekend and it was not good at all! The fish was OK and sides were absolutely horrible. Who eats brussels sprouts????? Our waitress couldn't care less about our table. We told her that the sides were horrible and she less than eager to replace it. I said i'll just have fries and she said your gonna have to wait a while for them to come out.........Well they came out in about 3 minutes which wasn't a long wait at all but they were soggy and tasteless just like the sides.
This use to be a good place to go with the family but now its just a noisy annoying restaurant that over charges for fish. I will not be returning anytime soon"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 7 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
worth the drive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"above average in general- if you can find it!-
went at night in early spring- but since it is right next to the water might
be idea to go in warmer wheather when there is still some light to get a better feel"
went at night in early spring- but since it is right next to the water might
be idea to go in warmer wheather when there is still some light to get a better feel"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
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Review 8 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went on a Saturday in April
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on a Saturday in April and food and service was fantastic. There was a guitar player at bar and ambiance was very laid back and comfortable. Can't wait to have a nice outdoor dinner in the summer!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you haven't eaten there...go!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"A summer favorite of ours and many others. The food is consistently well,prepared and the service is always good. One of our favorites!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, but not the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, but not the place for a quiet dinner on a Friday night. Check for live music if looking for a quiet dinner. Will definitely go back, but on a night w/o live music."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
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Review 11 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood gem
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our favorite for years. Seems though the prices are getting out of hand.."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have eaten here for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have eaten here for lunch on the deck overlooking the water numerous times when I worked in Patchogue and have always enjoyed myself. I went for dinner for the first time this past weekend. The food was amazing! There were four of us total and days later we were still texting eachother about the great dinner we had!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
first time here...wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"first time here...wonderful experience views of the docks and water canal...food Reasonable and excellent...good cocktails...definitly go back again...."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have been here many times
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been here many times and were very disappointed this time. Mussels app smelled so fishy it was impossible to eat although calamari was delicious. Duck was mushy not crispy as menu states and twice baked potato looked like it came pre-packaged and right from the freezer. Dessert and service were best part of our evening. Maybe it's the off-season but makes me not want to return."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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Review 16 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner was great everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner was great everything was perfect. Service was fast. Steaks were out of this world."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 17 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food. Nice choices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food. Nice choices on their special Valentine's Day menu"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 18 for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have been coming to the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been coming to the oar for as long as I can remember. But one thing I noticed the pricing has gotten crazy. They are starting to over price themselves.. $14.00 for an oar burger. Really."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic