We came here on my moms birthday. When we called for the reservation we asked for two things. 1. to be by the fireplace. 2. to have a chocolate cake for dessert. We got seated in the only place in the building that COULD'T see the fireplace. Skipping past the fact that nobody liked their meal, we never actually got the chocolate cake for dessert. My dad went up to the waitress and told her all this and her response was, "do you want me to sing happy birthday?" Do not recommend read more

Great ambiance and a wonderful surprise. Didn't really know what to expect. I read and heard different opinions, I am so so glad that we decided to try it. Always try something once, get the experience yourself. The food was fantastic and the waitress was amazing. We had oysters, shrimp, lobster bake, steak, I feel like we tried a good variety of different options and every single item was fresh and tasty. It is a must try!!! read more

My family and I celebrated our mother's 84th birthday at Scarlet Oak in January. Despite having a reservation for 6, we were seated at a table by the door that seemed intended for a group waiting for a table and having a cocktail. It was pointy at the ends, so we couldn't sit on either end. Crowded but okay, we ordered cocktails from our very nice waitress (and then had a different waitress for the rest of our meal). After our drinks came, when we told the server that we were not ready to order, she disappeared for quite a long time. When the food arrived, it was very good and everyone enjoyed their meals. In addition, our server delivered the birthday dessert I had brought with us to the table with lit candles!! Then she cut it in the kitchen and served it to us, just like she would have if we had ordered it from the restaurant. Overall we had a positive experience at Scarlet Oak. I had to wash my hair before bed, since the fireplaces inside the restaurant made everything I was wearning smoky. But I would recommend this restaurant for it's good service and above average food. read more

Amazing food! I got the sirloin, I'm glad that I got that steak because the fillet was really small even the 10 ounce one. So if you want steak here, get the sirloin or ribeye if you are hungry for a bigger meal. Also, the fillet is really spicy. At the beginning when you order your drinks, the waiter gives you cornbread with butter, which is really good. The waiter also gives you a glass bottle of water, so you can pour your own water into your wine glass. The restaurant was really cute. My dad told me that it used to be a house. We sat in this cute little section away from a lot of people. The parking lot was packed. But when we went inside, we got a table right away, which was surprising. I will definitely be coming here again. :) read more

Scarlet Oak Tavern - The cornbread that was delivered to our table was homemade and really good. - New American Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Okay... greedy service and food was good but not great. I would return but for the price it might be a while before I make the return.

Nice atmosphere and great employees. The food is amazing , they have a great wine and drink menu. read more

First time visiting Scarlett oak Tavern had heard wonderful things about it and finally got a chance to try it myself! Started off with the cornbread very light not much flavor and a little dry but the butter helped a bit! Then went on to try the Jumbo Crab cake! That was really good! Perfectly crusted and had great taste!! Then had the pot pie. Was a bit disappointed with it. Only had a top layer. The crust was good and flakey but the chicken was overcooked and lacked any real flavor! Kinda disappointed. The dessert was good though! A warm Bread pudding filled with dates and Almonds with a nice caramelized crust on top with vanilla ice cream. Overall a good restaurant but I wouldn't get the pot pie! read more

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We had a great meal here last weekend. There were 4 of us. The server was great and entertaining. We had oysters, steak, the" $10,000 tuna prize" and other items i cant recall. All in all the food was excellent. The ambiance was nice. The exterior is some kind of barn. The interior was beautifully renovated recently. We will return. read more

Our experience at the restaurant was very good however the process started off poorly. I called 5 days ahead for a Saturday reservation. We had a party of 6 as you cannot make reservations on line for parties larger than 4 which is fine. I asked for a 5:30 reservation, the women said the earliest available we have is 7:15. I so ok thanks but we will go someplace else, she instantly said oh a 5:15 just popped up. She knows filing a 5:15 is easy but not so much the 7:15. Its sad they run their business that way. Food was good, service was good for a busy night. Would I go again, most likely not read more

Delicious food, prepared by talented kitchen. With friendly, efficient staff in old school New England atmosphere.

We are from out of town and wanted to do a rehearsal dinner for our son, who is from the area. There was a little mix up in the booking process, and another little mix up with an e-mail-but the dinner itself was amazing!! We did a select menu and all the food was great. Our server, Phil was amazing-working with a large group in a small space. While the room we had was partially walled off, it was not closed in. We would definitely return. read more

a member of our party was very unimpressed with their app and their main course. Another said theirs was tasty. My sandwich was ok but but overpriced. Took awhile to get water and beverages. read more

This is what you get with the 27.00 haddock meal. We will not be ordering here again. We also heard the kitchen was dirty. read more

Scarlet Oak Tavern - Haddock meal and clam chowder - New American Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Celebrated my birthday here and it was all so awesome, the steak was cooked perfectly and the fries were seasoned to perfection!! Our server was awesome and suggested the cocktail Dalliance which I ended up getting multiple of. The restaurant was lovely and we had a awesome little private area to enjoy ourselves! read more

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Oh My God!!! The absolute worst hospitality ever. We arrived on a Friday afternoon in June around 3:30 p.m. We asked to sit in the bar (not at the bar) and the hostess blandly informed us that there were no servers and that we could sit in the area near the front door. Our server came over about five minutes later, dropped some menus and water on the table and asks us what we wanted to drink. No, hello, or good day, or welcome. No, my name is, and I will be your server this afternoon. And no, SMILE. No courtesy. Brought our drinks and asks us for our order. When we asked for a few more minutes he disappeared. I mean vanished. Looking around the restaurant I saw that all the servers looked put out or angry. They approached patrons in the same manner. We asked the hostess for our bill, paid it, walked out and will never go back. The sad part is over the years our family has hosted many family gatherings and dinners in this venue, from my wedding shower, to birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. read more

Awesome food, great atmosphere. I love it there. I have the seared tuna, again and again because I just love it.

Scarlet Oak (along with a Hingham center institution) has fast become our go-to for contactless curbside take-out for take out. And why? They've mastered to-go steak. She gets the steak frites - an ample cut of flank steak with bone marrow butter, truffled fries and side salad for the mid-$20 price point. I opt for the tips, replete with two sides and a killer marinade, for mid-$20s. All plates cooked to temperature and if you're doing the curbside, arrive a bit early to ensure everything stays warm. The cornbread is a bonus. Scarlet Oak's doing it right. read more

Scarlet Oak Tavern - Lobster Roll Sandwich - New American Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Enjoyed the general atmosphere, the friendly waitstaff, and the New England touch. They were all lovely, but the star of the day was the food. The chowder was not to be surpassed and our meals melted in our mouths! We will be back. read more

I feel like something has changed here. For the better. After a few years of mediocre/good meals , last night was a great experience. Hanger steak meals were great, cheeseburger with added caramelized onions and blue cheese was fantastic. I had a smoked chicken quarter with sweet potato purée and corn from the cob special -delicious. Saw a man in a suit (manager?) roaming around stopping at tables which have never seen or noticed before. Nice touch. Our server Dennis was exceptional. Really seemed like he enjoyed what he was doing. Polite, friendly yet professional with a nice sense of humor. Gave us exceptional service. ! Would love to have him take care of our party next time. read more

We love it here-- the best dinners, drinks, beautiful historic new england ambiance. Wonderful service. You won't regret going here for a delicious meal. Ask your server about their ghosts! read more

Not sure why they made the uniform change from all black to jeans and grey shirts...not appealing to the eye and doesn't seem very professional. More of a casual vibe. I would switch back. Just a thought? Regardless the food and service was phenomenal! read more

Nice place to meet a lady or three! I know there are rumors about this place being a "swingers" bar, which is why I dropped by. Johnny Z was ready to play. Per the alleged rules, I had a striped shirt, a fedora hat, and I had every key I've ever owned on a fine pineapple key chain. Johnny Z was single and ready to mingle. I ordered a glass of Cabernet and sent out the vibe. Within 15 minutes, it was clear I was at the right place. A nice gentleman (also in a striped shirt) and his lady friend approached and asked to buy me a drink. Of course I accepted, and we were on our way. The rest of the night was a blur, but let's just say we all enjoyed breakfast together the next morning. I've been back 3x since on Wednesdays, and I'm a winner every time. Highly recommend! read more

Been here before and was pretty happy. Today, not so much. Got the swordfish. I never knew swordfish could have more fat than a steak. It was grey, rubbery, fatty like I have never seen before. It was on a risotto that was blah... I would never order this again. I may not come back, I don't know, I could give them another chance with a different item. The ambience is nice and the server was very cheerful. I gave 2 stars for the ambience and server, otherwise, the meal gets a 0. I never had a meal this bad there. Very disappointing. read more

Disappointing meal. Service not bad. Ambiance good. Pricing was high. Meal was not hot and fish was so small and unimpressive. Won't hurry back. Wonder what folks do have with better result. Had eated their twice before and not so bad those times, actually good. read more

My wife and I found this gem coming back from our first ever couples spa day. We were relaxed and feeling close. Part of our 35 year marriage was built on eating great food together and enjoying the experience. We have done this a lot over the years and the Scarlet Oak Tavern took us by surprise. Both our meals were excellent, their meat dishes are wonderfully seasoned and perfectly cooked to our directions. The vegetables were cooked lightly and served well with their main dish. We have been back several times now and with each new encounter we meet like minded people who love this place. I recommend you give it a try and let us know. 4 is my top rating, I give this my top rating. read more

Food was amazing! The service was great. Sat at the bar. Katrina was so awesome. Definitely will go back.

Extraordinarily loud at only 5pm. It's not a sports bar, so noise has to be tamed coming from the townies at the bar. As we ate, the table next to us had visitors who must have not seen the people sitting for years, yelling and obnoxiously laughing for half an hour. At one point one of the standing women yelled clear across the restaurant for someone named Ben. I blame the restaurant for this because they could have asked the visitors to sit down, because not only were they as loud as hell, they were in the way of the servers. The food was good and service was attentive, but the noise ruined the experience. read more

Had the most wonderful dining experience yesterday at the Scarlet Oak Tavern. My bestie and I sat at the corner of the bar and had the most wonderful service by bartender/waitperson Katrina. She was TERRIFIC! Had some succulent oysters on the half shell, while a little on the smaller side (seasonal thing?), were to die for! My friend had the potato encrusted Haddock over corn chowder and I had the Scituate Sole piccata. Both were absolutey FANTASTIC! The staff were constantly moving and shaking, never just standing idly around. The atmosphere is perfect, and I cannot wait to go back again, hopefully SOON!! read more

Visited with a very small post-wedding party where we had a small alcove reserved. We each ordered from their private dining menu which had options to accommodate everyone. For starters, one can choose from two diff salads or clam chowder. Because I can make salad at home, I had the chowder. Might not have been as thick as I would like, but it was tasty and well-seasoned. The salads that people ordered appeared good - there were no complaints - and we were surprised at how ample the serving was. The main course choices include steak tips, chicken, or haddock. Despite some of the reviews complaining about the crust on the haddock, I ordered the haddock. And I'd do it again. No one ordered the chicken, and everyone who ordered the steak was pleased - two people even commented that theirs were cooked correctly to medium-rare, which is something they indicated doesn't happen a lot. The sauce in which the fish was served was a touch too sweet for me and a smidge more of a side might've been nice - ideally something to counter the richness of the dish - but, like I said, I'd order it again. Dessert is either carrot cake or a flourless chocolate cake. I had the latter, and I'd do it again. Only downside for me is probably that all three of my dishes were very rich/creamy and a bit of variety - ideally in vegetable form - would have helped with that. But, I ordered what I did. Next time, maybe I'd get one of those salads. read more

Very consistent experience. Ribs are great and highly recommend the halibut. Great mocktails too which I heard are new!

Everything was amazing. The live music made a great end to a long week. Must try the potato crusted haddock!!

It should be listed as the town bar room with fine cuisine or not.it's a huge bill for half rate food and terrible service. my husband s steak tips were so tough he could barely cut them with the steak knife he was given. The waitress never came back my son wanted a drink. The drunks next to us got two waitresses. Loud obnoxious this is definitely the last time.i have a splitting headache . Apparently I keep thinking it will change. If you want a nice dinner go somewhere else. If you to want arrive trashed and continue on by all means this is your place. read more

Was there with locals on a Saturday night. Even they said it was no where near as good as it used to be. Calamari was TASTELESS Clam chowder was decent Lobster roll was decent Burger was bland Stake frites were served with a slab of butter that just sat there as a slab of butter because the steak was only like warm. And like the calamari, tasteless. I swear there was not one dash of seasoning, or even salt and pepper, on the steak at all. Staff was friendly. Food was awful. read more

This is my husband's and my favorite restaurant. It is 1/2 hour from our house and we skip past other local restaurants to go there often. Their steaks are far and away the best. The only missing piece is that they no longer have baked potatoes since the pandemic. They should bring them back. They have excellent cornbread and a great bar scene. We love everything about this restaurant. read more

My wife and I went here last evening for Thanksgiving dinner and were both sorely disappointed in the food, and pricing was high. First, our small plates were dirty-actually crusty. On the prix fixe menu, an acorn squash entrée was $56, and the turkey dinner around $75 which, even with the starter and dessert, seemed a bit overconfident. My Caesar salad was small and plain. My wife's squash ravioli app was tasty. The squash pieces in her entree were undercooked to the point you couldn't force your fork through them. The turkey was dry, but otherwise adequate. The flourless chocolate cake dessert was served at room temp rather than warmed and was below average, as was the panna cotta. Too bad for one of the few "fine dining" spots in town! Service, however, was very good. read more

Place was packed and seemed like a fire hazard. Sitting people on top of each other. Very uncomfortable. Filet was overcooked and tough. Spinach was undercooked and tough. Waited half hour for dinner. Waitress took forever to bring our wine. Parking was way out back in unpaved area with rocky gravel and holes just waiting for someone to fall plus very dark and unlit so can't see footing. $130 later. Not returning!! read more

Great drinks and ambience . Good spot to bring a large group and sit by the bar on high tables. Drinks were made just right

We had dinner last night for my friend's birthday, and she had heard positive comments from her friends who had been there. Jen was our waitress and she was very responsive and made suggestions when we asked. I had the tuna tartare which was a large portion for an appetizer. My friend had the baked Westfield Farms goat cheese appetizer which was also a generous portion and tasted great! I had the $10K tuna which was recommended by Jen, and I loved it. I told my friend that the crispy potato crusted haddock had rave reviews online and she ordered and thought that it was terrific. I asked Jen to bring a dessert with a birthday candle for my friend, which she did. The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere and for a Wednesday night, the parking lot was full. We were seated in the bar because we did not have a reservation, and the table was fine. We will come again! Thank you so much for a wonderful meal! read more

We sat at the bar and the bartenders were very pleasant and funny. The service was great. The food was delicious. I ordered the ribeye and the flavor was amazing. My brother had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection. The restaurant is lovely and very large. It is my third time there and I have never had a bad meal. read more

Had confirmed reservations for New Years Eve 5:45 and stated our preference was a booth. Arrived at restaurant on time was taken to small table rear of restaurant. Said we requested a booth, reply was it would be 1/2 hour wait. My wife ordered a moscato and was told they don't have it , only the higher priced wines by glass was our guess. Ordered a Tangueray and tonic and I think another gin was substituted. Ordered an appetizer that was mediocre, as was the meal. Disappointed, as we have always had excellent meals often with family gatherings there. My wife visited the Ladies Room before leaving and suffice it to say it needed a bit of attention. It will be a while before we go back. read more