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    Oar & Iron

    3.9 (89 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
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    Rum with it cocktail
    Sumintra W.

    The apps & drinks were tasty! Food not so much. Would visit again though as a local spot to hang out when you want a nice quiet low key evening

    Crab Cake Sliders.
    Amy R.

    My husband and I stopped in on a whim and sat at the bar during happy hour, and we were pleasantly surprised. As we approached this brand-new restaurant in our area, the outdoor seating immediately caught our attention. Walking through the front door really sealed the deal--the lighting, layout, and overall design are beautiful and thoughtfully done. The bar is large and perfectly positioned near the open doors, creating a great flow while still separating the different seating areas. I especially liked that some sections feel more intimate, while there's also a dedicated room for large parties. The restrooms were clean, well-maintained, and nicely lit--always appreciated. I ordered a vodka soda during happy hour, and my husband had the Oar & Iron lager. I'm not a fan of the New Amsterdam vodka they use as their house option--honestly, it's one of the worst vodkas I've tasted, in my opinion. I also tried the house Chardonnay and I'm not a fan of that either. I switched to a cucumber-based drink made with Tito's, and Jahn did a fantastic job with it. I guess you could say I will not be going to The Oar & Iron to grab drinks on happy hour. We ordered the crab cake sliders and calamari. I removed the bun from my slider; the crab cake could have used a bit more aïoli, as there was very little, but the flavor was still good. The calamari was delicious and perfectly cooked, though I would've liked a slightly larger portion and a few more peppers--it felt a bit stingy for the price. Our bartenders, Jahn and Megan, were friendly, professional, and informative, which really added to the experience. I stopped in again the next day and tried the pepperoni flatbread, which was also very tasty. During this first visit, I went ahead and made reservations for Christmas Eve. I'll be writing a second review for that visit, as it was a much larger party.

    Grilled cheese and tomato soup
    Suzanne W.

    Met up with friends for a leisurely lunch. This place is beautiful, the service was fantastic and the food was delicious. I would love to come back for a date night with my husband.

    Fatty Prime Rib

    Thought we would give this restaurant a 2nd try, as the first time we marked the poor time and money spent to just being new. So the second visit at a later date proved to be not much, if any, of an improvement. Ordered the Prime rib which was priced in the 30 to 38 dollar area. What was served was a basic chunk of fat. The server was asked about it and why would a good chef allow this to be served with at least 1/2 the prime rib being a piece of fat. We paid for the dinner and left. The restaurant was very noisy, so thinking you are going to enjoy a nice quiet dinner wasn't in the cards.

    Grouper tacos with fries
    Gary R.

    Another new restaurant to serve a quickly growing area of Parrish. Very nicely laid out inside and large outdoor patio seating. Big parking lot as well where it shares space with Kelly's Roast Beef. Great combination of booths, tables, high tops and a large very well maintained bar. The lunch menu offers quite a few good choices and a nice raw bar selection. We'll need to visit at dinner since the menu expands. Our server was good and attentive but signing up with loyalty app we were gifted a dessert we never were asked about when we completed our meal. The Brie and Pear flat bread pizza was very good as was the tomato soup and sandwich combo. The ahi tuna also well done but the grouper tacos which were highly recommended were somewhat of a disappointment. While the grouper was done well the tortillas were very bland and tasted old for some reason. The tacos themselves lacked ant real flavor and would have benefited from some hot sauce or pico. They were also served on a bed of sticky rice which was unusual.

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    Sharina G.

    What an amazing experience. Marty the manager and Victoria my server made it church a pleasant experience. The service was exceptional. The Ambiance was so inviting. The food was delicious and gluten free calamari was the best.

    Signature Salad with added Shrimp. They were out of  Butternut Squash.
    Elizabeth M.

    1st time at Oar & Iron. I was impressed by the decor. Modern and cozy atmosphere. We came for lunch & both of us ordered the Signature Salad with Grilled Shrimp. The amount of shrimp added was impressive. The seasoning on the shrimp was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The salad greens were fresh & crisp. The portion of pears & goat cheese was spot on. The poppyseed dressing was plentiful for me. My friend said it was too heavy for her & will get it on the side next time. Unfortunately we had to mention to our server that our salads were missing the Butternut Squash & asked for it to be added. Our server informed us they were out of the squash. This should had been mentioned to us at the time of ordering the salad, not after we questioned it. Our meal was delicious. Our server was delightful & attentive. We will be back.

    Good cheeseburger & broccolini
    Cat M.

    Enjoyed happy hour & a nice dinner here with a large group. B at the bar was fantastic! Friendly, helpful, made great drinks & told us about the loyalty program which we signed up for! Happy hour is Mon-Fri which includes great drink specials as well as bar bites. After enjoying our drinks, we made our way to our large table of 15 ladies. The waitresses did a fantastic job in taking our order & ensuring we got the right dish, etc. We all needed separate checks which is a real pain for the waitress but she did a nice job in serving our table. Atmosphere is very nice & spacious with a very large bar that is attached to a lovely outdoor area. Plenty of parking! A little pricey for the area is my only complaint.

    Jeff S.

    My wife saw this restaurant on IG or FB and wanted to give it a try. Very nice space, but was a bit surprised by the menu and prices. I understand that everything is expensive and restaurants need a profit. As i perused the menu, I saw the stupid $2 water service charge. Food was ok, nothing special. I had steak frites, was just ok, can easily cook that at home. My wife had a salad, which was really just a pile of lettuce with not much else. Son had the Grouper Sandwich, which was fine. For this price point hit Seasons 52. No compelling reason to return was a $145 dollar meh meal for 3.

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    Great live music. Servers are on it and food is excellent! Good happy hour menu until 6

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    Tyler was excellent. He was very attentive to us and made sure we were well taken care of.

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    Can't say enough good about Teagan and Amie!!! Thank you both for a wonderful Easter brunch!!!

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    Fantastic!! The drinks were great, the food was even better - and the service was too notch!! Ask for ROB - he was fantastic!!!

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    2 months ago

    Ate here twice. First time very good but 2nd time all food came out cold including the soup.

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