Oak Beach Bar + Grill is a restaurant and bar that opened in West Haven, Connecticut in December 2022. It was founded by business partners Gino Fetta, his son Luigi Fetta, along with cousin and chef Al Dinofrio and friend Mark Lynch. Both Gino and Luigi have 60+ years of combined experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. They had initially been looking for a space to open a new restaurant in Milford, but then they learned of the availability of a space along the shoreline in West Haven. The space had hosted a number of restaurants over the years, including Savin Rock Roasting Company. Gino is a lifelong butcher and had previously operated as the "meat man" behind the aforementioned restaurant. Luigi has a wealth of knowledge of mixology and a strong passion for food. The father and son completely gutted the space, gave it a nautical theme, and named their eatery after the nearby Oak Street Beach. The menu (which is always changing) features a variety of Italian-influenced entrees, seafood, tacos, sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, and various tavern appetizers. I recently visited Oak Beach Bar + Grill while I was meeting up with some work colleagues for an after-work happy hour. We were all seated in the dining room area. I really like the nautical theme and the fact that the location is a short walking distance from the local beaches and the Savin Rock boardwalk. I first started off with a plate of "Stuffed Clams" (bacon, mozzarella, bread stuffing). The staff weren't kidding when they said "stuffed". The stuffing was seasoned well and the clams were very flavorful. I follow them up with the "Fish Tacos" (oven baked Atlantic cod, pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, avocado crema). The fish was cooked well, but the icing on the cake was the pico and the crema. I washed my delicious food down with cans of Athletic Brewing's "Run Wild" (IPA) and "Upside Dawn" (Golden Lager). If you find yourself by the West Haven shoreline and are craving a delicious lunch or dinner then head to Oak Beach Bar + Grill! read more

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My family and I chose to enjoy an early Saturday evening meal at Oak Beach Bar & Grill and we didn't "take out", we dined in. The bar and restaurant was buzzing with laughter and excitement because it was Derby Day ! We were seated at Table 31 with Louis C as our server for the evening. I enjoyed a Stella Artois and ordered the 14oz NY Strip with Asparagus and Fries ($32.00) It was delicious, cooked to my personal preference (Medium Well) My family members loved their meal selections, too and we were all happy with everything. read more

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My husband and I go out to drive and sightsee and planed to go to a different place to eat but it was packed for St Patrick's day. So we ended up here. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. The place was cute and very clean. Our waiter was so friendly and he took great care of us. The food was delicious and well prepared. Kudos to the chef for making a damn good broccoli rabe. It had the perfect balance of slight bitterness and garlic and oil. The pork chops were huge and to describe it was a mix of a scarp and vinegar peppers. The clams were decent but too much bread crumb but tasted good. I'm glad we found this place. We truly enjoyed it. We'll definitely go back. read more

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Such a cute place by the water in West Haven. We had already eaten and just wanted a drink and to check out the restaurant for a future meal/experience. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately by a friendly bartender. She took our drink orders, gave us menus to check out and answered a few questions. Very friendly and professional, made us feel like regulars. Because of this we stayed a bit watching the CO Avalanche play. We decided to try their wings. Glad we did. The buffalo sauce was very tasty, cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside, cooked perfectly. The bar area is immaculate as was the restaurant. We look forward to enjoying a meal in the near future read more

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We ordered take out today for our first time. My husband got the steak and cheese sandwich that comes with fries but he also wanted to try curly fries. It comes with a side of coleslaw and he wanted some more so he ordered a pint of it lol He let me know the sandwich was fabulous with just the right addiction of peppers and onions with cheese. The curly fries were just right with their seasoning. Their regular fries are thin and perfectly done from the fryer. I ordered the chicken Parmesan without the Parmesan (if you wonder why the picture looks funny it's because I'm lactose intolerant) it also comes with coleslaw and fries. The chicken is a great serving. Two large pieces of chicken on each half of the sandwich. The chicken was moist yet had a great layer of breadcrumb and the sauce complimented the sandwich nicely. We got the meatball appetizer which comes with bread. The meatballs were tender and tasted like a mixture of pork and beef with their rich flavor. My husband ordered a slice of their ice box cake. They used graham crackers as their base and it created a great bite with the cold layers of pudding. Take out was ready in under 15 minutes and everything was served warm when we got it home. The restaurant was super busy and we love how bright and open the sitting area is since the restaurant opened it's a welcome addition to the beach area and with outdoor seating during the summer is a lovely atmosphere. 5 stars! read more

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Went with a party of 12 for a college graduation dinner. Everyone was impressed and trust me there's some hardcore critics in my party. Three of us got the 22oz bone in rib eye. It was fantastic. The drinkers in the group all loved the cocktails they got. Service was great. Nice vibe half bar half restaurant. Great decor read more

As usual, very good in all aspects. Hats off to Lou & Geno. We have eaten here multiple times and everything is always good. read more

Oak Beach Bar Grill - The Burger with cheese. Come with Fries & great coleslaw. - Bars Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Had the cheeseburger last night and it was amazing! Service and environment was great too.

Wanted to love it, but just couldn't. Decor is nice, but so so loud! Music was far too loud in the dining room (they lowered it for us). There were only about 10 patrons inside, but the kitchen was so loud it was annoying and unprofessional. The server was a little too rough around the edges for us. Fish & chips looked good, but they definitely missed with my shrimp stir fry entree (I'm GF). It was swimming in oil, but the worst part was they substituted squash, zucchini, and eggplant (the 3 things that made me choose that item), with an entire bowl of asparagus stems (the tough inedible parts) with no notice. And never came back to ask how the meals were. I added shrimp and received a total of 4 shrimp for $29. Not even a rice base for the stir fry - just a bowl of oil. Just a miss in my book. Sadly disappointed. read more

First time there, visiting from VA. Everyone there, staff and fellow diners, were friendly and helpful. Gino greeted us several times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Food, drinks, and service were great. We'll be back! Thank you all!! read more

First time here, met a friend for lunch and sat in the bar at a hi-top. Such a nicely renovated restaurant. You can see they took pride in the updates. Plenty of seating, no wait for lunch on a Friday noonish. Waitress was extremely nice and very attentive. There are several delicious items to choose from and I was having a hard time! Started off with the stuffed clam which is plenty for two people. I could not have eaten all four myself. They were stuffed with mozzarella and definitely had fresh clams in them. Flavorful and nicely broiled with a little crisp on top. I decided on the steak tacos for lunch and my friend had the Cajun chicken (forgot the picture). She enjoyed hers and it was a decent side sub roll with Cajun chicken breast, lettuce and tomato. She seems happy with it. There were 3 steak tacos, nice simple presentation. I'm always Kerry about ordering steak since it may be dry. I was pleasantly surprised. The beef was very tender and not dry with a nice bit of avocado on top. Definitely would get those again. The menu had lots to choose from so we'll definitely have to come back and try some other things. My only negative comment is that my second Bloody Mary was not as good as the first, kind of just lacked flavor and tasted like tomato juice. The first was delish! Definitely stop by for dinner or lunch nice bar area with plenty of seating and very bright. See you there soon! read more

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We were in New Haven during Yale commencement. (Our daughter received her MFA). All restaurants near Yale were packed and my wife was looking for something low key and not too far away. This was perfect! We got a great reservation time. The staff were friendly and funny. The food was fabulous. Appetizers, drinks and entrees were all excellent and service was great. The place is small but cozy. And the bar had a very friendly easy going vibe. I would absolutely recommend it. It's easy to get to and just outside of New Haven proper. The other nice thing is it's across the street from a park and the water! Great for after dinner stroll and catch the sunset! Highly recommend read more

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We finally gave this place a try and it scored a 5* on food, ambiance and service. Shrimp and scallops w/white beans and spinach was probably the best thing I've tasted in a long time. Hubby had vodka sauce and rated it above all of the local places we normally frequent. Our server Phoebe was friendly and efficient. A must try and a definite return. read more

Yummy! The empanadas I had were delicious! The wait staff read us the specials and they had me tempted as well, making my mouth water. They were patient with us, even though our group was being chatty and taking awhile to decide which was probably annoying and greatly appreciated by my group who was catching up! The outdoor area is absolutely beautiful and pleasant. I will definitely be back to try additional items on their menu. read more

Oak Beach Bar Grill - Bars Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Had lunch here today... we shared the crabcakes that were quite good. I had the fish and chips and it was phenomenal. My friend had the Cajun chicken sandwich and it was a little bit overdone, but still good. This review is more about the service. As we were eating, a sink hole opened up in the road right in front of the restaurant. There were only two people working... The bartender who was lovely, and the owner who was cooking. They both managed to juggle taking care of everyone in the restaurant without missing a beat, while at the same time putting a cone out front to keep people safe until public works arrived and calling 911. Multitasking at its finest! I can't say enough about them. it may have taken a few extra minutes to get our food, but their care for the community made our day. read more

The owners of Oak Beach bar grill did a beautiful job remodeling the restaurant and bar. It is in a good location across from the beach. There is a clean, crisp, nicely decorated ambience. We only had drinks today, but the menu looked like it had a nice selection for everyone. Service was great, and the company was sensational! read more

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I had the ahi tuna with salad. Never had it before, saw something new and want to try it out. The chef did a great job, surprisingly it tasted like steak. Healthy and filling. Will come here again. read more

The 4 of us stopped for dinner while visiting CT from out of state and as soon as we walked in we were treated like family. We were able to relax after a long, hot day and the space was upbeat and lively but never loud. The menu had something for everyone and all the food was delicious, very happy to enjoy an old favorite beer on tap as well! By the time we left we felt like regulars, and if our trip was any longer we probably would've been. Thank you! read more

Went out for lunch today was craving a good burger, this had to be the best burger I've had,cooked just the way I like it med rare, came with fries and coleslaw which was delicious, Lou was our server, he was amazing! Will definitely return this place is definitely worth the trip read more

We decided to return for a second experience at this welcoming bar/grill. We were very disappointed to find them not open on Thursday evening Oct. 31st. Not sure if new hours or a holiday closing. We tried again 2 weeks later @ 5:30 & found the bar full & the dinning room filling fast. We tried several new to us entrées only to be once again delighted in presentation & taste. The PF Teres Major Teriyaki was melt in your mouth w/o an over powering Teriyaki sauce. The fish & chips once again were hot, flaky & hit the spot. Definitely worth our return visit. Apologies for several pieces of P. Filet & some fish already being eaten. read more

Oak Beach Bar Grill - PF Teres Major Teriyaki, fried broccolini m, roasted potatoes w/ ketchup added by patron. - Bars Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Love this place! My son and I have a new fav place to have lunch! Fun, Beachy vibe with great service. I started with a soup, yum! We were both thrilled with The stuffed clams. Salads both hearty and filling. The owners are great guys that support other local companies! Bravo! read more

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Lovely service! Great food! Feels homey and comfy! I love sitting outside in the summer, spring and early fall!

Eaten their scrumptious food 3x. One of which was take out. The owners wait tables and warm touch your table several times. No pictures today, as we didn't want to give it away. That we were rating them. Ambiance: loud music if you sit by the bathrooms. But the music selection is good. So we didn't mind at all. Bar area is robust. Always a good bunch in that area. Definitely a return visit - The Portly Patrons 1/18/25 read more

I was beyond impressed with this restaurant. I've lived down the road for almost 4 years and honestly never knew it was there. I accidentally stumbled upon it during a drive to the beach and it was so good. I sat at the bar and the bartender provided great, friendly service and the burger was SO good. I'm a burger snob and can without a doubt say that this was top 5 best burgers I've had. Highly recommend! Also I had a regular margarita and it was delicious! I will definitely be back again! read more

Oak Beach Bar Grill - Cheeseburger - Bars Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Oak Beach Bar and Grill is another jewel in West Haven's crown. From the friendly wait staff, very accommodating bar keeps and to the wizards in the kitchen, I give them all a 10/10. Their cheese burgers are to die for.. Scrumptious ground sirloin, red onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles equal a mouth watering sandwich. To top it off, the fries are extraordinary. Last but not least, if you're lucky, the most delicious homemade cheesecake I've ever tasted. It is topped with Amarena cherries. Heaven read more

Excellent service and great food! Very fresh and delicious! Coming from out of town, this place was a great choice picked by my husband! Blew my expectations! Best calamari I've had in a long time, amazing Caesar salad, special scallops risotto, and Italian fridge cake (banana pudding) was finished off super fast! Our bellies are full and the serotonin is pumping. read more

Our food was fantastic. The steak and cheese was the best I've ever had and the crispy fries were a great accompaniment. The service was excellent and everyone was extremely attentive and friendly. Decor was welcoming. I will definitely be returning to try other things! read more

This place has indoor , outdoor space, located by the Savin area . Nice coastal vibes . It's clean and modern looking , great friendly people. We ordered the calamari which came out over cooked and dry . The pretzel was okay . Chicken wings were again over cooked . I didn't fancy my meals , being it was served raw . read more

Food was excellent. We ate outside and enjoyed our experience. Lots of gluten free options! Friendly staff!

Got a recommend from a neighbor on Facebook and very happy I did! It's a very cozy bar and grill with a very nice ambiance. Not loud or rambunctious as some are. I Ordered special of ne chowder, a 25oz bone in rib eye sides of broccoli and mashed. My wife ordered the chicken prosciutto. We loved everything we got! The steak was cooked exactly as ordered, the mashed were served inside a spilt potato with bacon bits and a little melted cheese topping. The broccoli had a toasted something done to it that made it delicious. My wife loved her melted cheese covered chicken and prosciutto on a bed of spinach. The wait staff were very pleasant and helpful and they made the good food that much more enjoyable. We can heartily recommend this lovely neighborhood establishment!! read more

Used to come here years ago. Still a little loud for my liking, but is a local spot and I'm not surprised people are enjoying themselves. We had two servers - a helper, and an assigned server. Food was outstanding as well as service. I can't wait to go back. read more

What an awesome new addition to the Savin Rock community! We visited on a Wednesday night and they were slammed, which is awesome to see! Loved the ambiance and thought they had a great variety on the menu. Started off with the chili lime wings, which had plenty of meat on their bones, and the fried calamari, which came with an incredible lemon aioli. My fiancé loved his cocktail and fish tacos, and I ordered the ricotta gnocchi. I actually don't order gnocchi myself too often, but with this one being homemade ricotta gnocchi, I went for it. I'm so glad I did, because it was fantastic!! The sauce was delicious too and had so much garlic, which I loved. For dessert, we shared a piece of cheesecake, which was one of the lightest and creamiest that we've had at a restaurant. We were told that the chef's wife makes it who actually used to own her own cheesecake business in Greenwich! I'll definitely be keeping this spot in mind over the summer because it's within walking distance from the beach and boardwalk. Parking is a bit tough because the lot is small, but luckily we were able to find parking down the street. read more

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So I live local to this place but first time there last night, casual local spot with simple shoreline decor, nice outdoor seating area, the staff and the food were great and totally on point. I liked the menu options, restaurants by the water can get locked into the another " seafood place" category but I saw everything from chicken & waffles, , burgers, and spring roll apps fly by my table and everything looked awesome without as much as touching the seafood on the menu totally worth a visit. read more

Another amazing visit. We have never had anything but great food and service. Beside having the best meatballs I have ever had. Amazing specials. Today was meatloaf soup. It was one of the best soups I have tasted. Chicken parm sub was two meals worthy. This has become our favorite restaurant. Service is always great. This is a must try place read more

Had lunch today at the Oak Beach Bar and Grill and really enjoyed it. We were greeted immediately by Gino one of the owners who welcomed us warmly. We mentioned it was our first time here and we were impressed with what they had done to the place. Five minutes later he came over with complimentary shots to welcome us. So nice of him. Food and service were excellent. Had a delicious shrimp and scallop dish and my wife was pleased with her chicken tenders and huge pretzel. Prices were reasonable and food was top notch. Highly recommend and will definitely patronize Oak Beach again. read more

Had to come check out this place everyone in town was talking about! As soon as you walk in, it's clean and cozy. I actually was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. I ordered the chili wings and the coconut shrimp. The coconut shrimp wasn't really coconut tasting BUT it was perfectly breaded and the shrimp were meaty and big! Whatever sauce they had for the shrimp was fantastic! The chili lime wings were SO AMAZING! They were gone in seconds, I never ate wings so fast. The sauce was so good, literally finger licking good, wow! I will be back for those! read more

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I had a lovely Lobster risotto, and a pistachio martini for dessert. The food was great. The service was outstanding! The cocktails were spot on. read more

We stopped here for the first time last week after it had been highly recommended. It did not disappoint. The staff was incredibly friendly. The other patrons at the bar were as well. Very good vibe. We started with a couple of apps not pictured. The Crackling Calamari which we found delicious and very nicely prepared as well as the Fried Mozzarella. The cheese was good but of the four items we had the one I'd be least likely to have again soon. Next we followed this up with the Giant Pretzel which came with both a very nice mustard and a wonderful cheese sauce. I also had the Steak + Cheese sandwich. This is one of the better ones around. Very flavorful and a hefty portion. I took half of it home for lunch the next day. We've now been again. We did have the fried mozzarella again and it was much better. Must have been a one off the first time to me because my wife enjoyed it both times. Everything else we had again except the pretzel. Really recommend this place read more

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The food is good. The cheeseburgers are to die for. My only complaint regarding the entree portions which are very small and don't include a salad or soup. That is very disappointing. read more

Stopped in with a larger group and Nikki took great care of us. Nice atmosphere - indoor and outdoor seating. Great for date night or just getting together with friends :) read more