I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for a waitress asking my 30 year old daughter "could she read? " Other than that all the other times we have been treated great. The atmosphere is great right on the water very upbeat but relaxing. The liquor drinks do seem a bit watered down. The beers are always cold though. My husband always gets their fried shrimp & fish platter. And you have to get their Shrimp tacos! Amazing. read more

Been there several times. The wait is the main thing I have with them. We have waited over 45 minutes to be seated. Then another 45 minutes to an hour to get our food. Most items are not "homemade" but usually cooked fresh and comes out hot. Suggest that they offer complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and/or light appetizers as a thank you gesture for the long wait. read more

They stopped serving raw oysters They often have live music and the prices are fair Staff is great and the cook is great read more

This is a fun and casual restaurant right on the water overlooking a marina. Food is delicious and very fairly priced. Tartar sauce was oddly sweet but everything else was great. read more

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I enjoyed The Oar House. We sat outside because we had a fur baby with us. I do wish the umbrellas angled more, I got a good burn on my neck. Hey, I am in Florida and it was picture perfect blue skies and sunshine in late September. read more

We were passing through the area and the front desk clerk recommended this place. The road ends right at the parking lot and parking was plentiful. We sat at the bar for less than 10 mins before we were shown to our table. Right on the water, I couldn't have chosen a better spot. They were very busy but our order was taken quickly and we didn't have much of a wait for the food. I had the Key Largo shrimp appetizer for my meal. The shrimp were huge and perfectly seasoned. My spouse had the fish & fries and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. They have several eating areas, indoor, outdoor and covered patio as well. Sitting by the key watching the boats go by was a special treat. Great location to enjoy the sunset over the water. read more

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What an awesome beachy type eatery. From the decor, to the food and to the location. Sitting right at the opening of the Bayou Chico inlet where it feeds into Pensacola Bay sits the Oar House. Definitely a local hangout so you know it must be good. Tall, icy and well crafted cocktails and the appetizer, oh my goodness the appetizer. The Key Largo Shrimp were amazing with many different flavors. And don't leave without trying their Crawfish Etouffée soup. It was the best I ever had. Some other hits of the table were the fried grouper sandwich. A nice size fillet with tasty breading. And the Shrimp Po Boy had more shrimp than I've ever seen on a Po Boy. Just crazy and so YUM. Just a perfect place to enjoy your day (or night) watching the boats come in and out. If you get a chance, go on their website site and read about the legend of Jezebel, a story of the Oar House mascot. read more

Baja tacos with fish ( farm raised) or fresh shrimp, or fresh mahi mahi. Available grilled, blackened or fried. We got the shrimp blackened and it was great. Could benefit from avocado added, but the side of coleslaw added a similar creaminess. Side of beans, salsa and a slightly spicy dipping sauce too. The tacos were LARGE and filled with shrimp lettuce and chopped tomato in every bite I do love that in this area one can easily find fresh fish cooked in a variety of ways! Key lime pie had a weird neon green syrup on it. Good crust, but the body was not much on lime. I'd skip. Friendly service Views aplenty here-- the water and boats. read more

The Oar House - Baja shrimp tacos - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Oar House is a Pensacola institution for good seafood, efficient service, and great place to watch the boats pass by. Their food is consistently good. The dining room is inside outside with a beach tiki atmosphere. There is also a volleyball court. I use get a salad with grilled tuna as a low carb option. If not, I usually get the seafood basket with fish, shrimp, and fried oysters with a side of cheese grits instead of french fries. I love dipping the fried seafood with the grits. Delicious. They also have really good seafood gumbo. For three people with 3 soda, an appetizer, and 3 main courses our check including an $11 tip added about $75 dollars. During inflation, where every restaurant is trying to take advantage and over charge customers, they have been reasonably priced. Kudos to them for keeping their prices reasonable and affordable. read more

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Quick service and super friendly. Fried gator bites for appetizer was a hit with the whole family. Great atmosphere and food. read more

The Oar House - Super neat place! - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

What a cute place to stop and have lunch! We sat on their outdoor deck and enjoyed a view of the water and marina. I ordered the blackened shrimp with rice and steamed broccoli, while my husband ordered the fish and chips. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The blackened shrimp was so flavorful! To end the meal, we chose to share key lime pie (even though it was a square). It had just the right kick of lime flavor and it was sooooo creamy. We loved it and highly recommend. Oh, and service was great! read more

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This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend who had visited the Pensacola area. We just moved here and this was only seven minutes from our new home. The hostesses are excellent and very friendly. They seated us next to the water at a great table with a wonderful view. Our waitress arrived at our table, timely, and with a big smile. Drinks were ordered and brought right over. We had fried pickles for an appetizer and they were absolutely delicious. We all ordered seafood to include shrimp and grouper, which all came with sides of hush puppies and fries or grits. I opted for the grits and they were absolutely delicious I would really recommend the oar house if you're in the area visiting or if you just moved here or if you're a long-term resident. It is a great fun atmosphere and everyone there was wonderful. read more

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enjoyable spot! Came middle of the day and sat outside. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were very good! juicy, and flavorful! the ambiance is on the water with a little rustic vibe. one off only for the service. the bartenders were a little scattered... yet the place wasn't busy at all. it took them a while to check on us, or offer us another drink. their was maybe 10 people sitting at the outside bar. but when they djd get to us, they were very friendly & informative. overall good lunch spot! read more

The Oar House - tacos - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

One of the very first restaurants that we tried after relocating to Pensacola. We followed up on the recommendations from our neighbors. The Oar House was one of them. As we arrived we were greeted by a server who led us to our table by the windows. The view of the bayou was pleasant with boats drifting through. A touch of Pirates of the Caribbean. The menu was quite extensive so it took awhile to decide our appetizers and entrees. Hushpuppies and a bowl of Seafood Gumbo to start. Then we had The Forklift, Blackened fish filet topped with provolone cheese and sauteed mushrooms. Also the Chicken sandwich that was marinated and blackened. The meal was finished with a slice of Key Lime pie. We'll be coming back to try the other delicacies soon enough. Aloha and Mahalo. read more

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This place is wonderful, located on the water so you can watch boats coming in to dock or leave. Outside Tiki bar is very trendy with tvs and open air feel. Seating at tables with umbrellas, sun shades all around the bar area, and extra seating area without tables too. Great place to relax and grab a drink and something to eat. The food is always wonderful, drinks are cold and the service is always wonderful. You will meet good people here every time you visit and it is a place you must visit if you are in Pensacola! read more

The Oar House - Have a special drink request, just ask Juliana...if she has the ingredients she can make it! - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Good food and awesome service. The seats by the water is really cool but there was a rat in the rocks but other than that it was good

Amazing food! I went twice in one week during my visit. It was a highlight of my trip! Key largo shrimp amazing flavor. Fried fish fingers were great. And blackened mahi mahi with lemon bur blanc (so?) was great. I added a side of cheese grits that were delicious! Best seafood I've had in Florida and I have been here many times! read more

We like to stop here for lunch when in the Pensacola area. This was our first trip back since 2021. Our service was fine. We like the view of the bay & boats. It's a beachy vibe. My husband's & friend's pieces of grouper were small & thin this tile. Tasted fine, but they felt the size of fish was very small. My nephews grilled medium ahi tuna was thick & large. My husband loved their root beer. The gumbo was was ok but not great, but the cup was a good size & he was glad he didn't get the bowl. The cole slaw everyone enjoyed. My oyster po boy was filled with a lot of fried oysters & was good, but the oysters & fries were not very hot at all. My margarita was a C, I make a better one at home. So while we still enjoyed our visit, it was not quite as good as several years ago. Fun photo ops for tourist throughout the place inside & out. The parking lot gets full. They don't take reservations so it gets BUSY at peak times. read more

The Oar House - Outside entrance from parking lot - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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To begin with this little seaside restaurant is a hidden gem. It's just a little off the beaten path, but what a beautiful view and what a fun place! The outdoor seating is awesome and the tables inside still experience the sea breeze as it is an open air establishment. Our server was good. She was good about accommodating our requests and was timely. She was not overly friendly or super responsive but she got the job done. On to the food. We all ordered off the lunch menu. The fried shrimp was really good as were the hush puppies that accompanied the dish. The cheesy grits were good and the coleslaw was okay. The red beans and rice they offer are a little different than any I've had before. Less of that Cajun zing and more of a Smokey finish. Very different but very good. Overall, it was a great experience. I'm sure we'll return. read more

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Great atmosphere food was good service was good Outdoor seating it was a little chilly not sure how it is when it's cold out. read more

The Oar House - Our view - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Hit in time for happy hour, good prices on beer and margaritas. My blackened fish sandwich was tasty and Lori was a stellar waitress. If it's a comfortable temp outside, sitting by the windows has a great view of the water. read more

I love this place every time I come to Pensacola. Their food is always hot, fresh and amazing. All the servers are very nice and work as fast as they can there can be a bit of a wait to sit by the water and get your food but it isn't bad. I love all the decoration they put up there are lots of places to take photos and sea the water. This place is always clean and a great time and place to eat. read more

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Great seafood and amazing hush puppies very friendly staff and ice cold beer my staple for a waterfront beer read more

The Oar House - Bar - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

A family classic when we come for the annual beach vacation. Good food, good vibes, good staff.

OMG.... How can a favorite restaurant fall from a 5 to a 1 in a year. Three of us went for a late lunch today. How in the hell do you slice fish that thin to the point that the grouper is as thin as a piece of sandwich meat at the deli. My son had the fish and shrimp meal. I had the child's portion because of fish fingers and fries because of my advanced age. That small serving was good for me, but again the protein was very ministerial. My sons fries were disgusting. Very obvious they were reheated numerous times in the frier. There are too many great restaurants in Pensacola to waist our money here again. Won't go back read more

Great fun and spectacular view by the water. Lots of fish and grouper on the menu. Great place to chill with an adult beverage

We just ate here and my husband ordered fried shrimp. They were good as usual. I ordered the grouper and grits and coleslaw. Coleslaw is always great but it was a first time I had ordered this dish I and I love grouper and I love their grits but maybe it was a combination of the fish and the sauce. Maybe it was the combination in the heat but unless you just love something that tastes very fishy I would recommend staying clear of this dish. Unfortunately this time was not one of the best meals I have had here. We will eat here again but it will be a bit, I will stick with what I know tastes good! read more

Food is terrible Ordered grilled grouper got some cheap thin whitefish instead like I'm not gonna know. Fn idiots. No worries we won't be back read more

The service was fast, and friendly. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed despite it being really busy. It was nice to see the yachts as a view, it's different but such an aesthetic! The Grilled Shrimp platter is so delicious, everything about it makes me want to keep coming back! The broccoli was steamed so well and the shrimp was grilled just right and well balanced seasoning. read more

The Oar House - Grilled Shrimp Seafood Platter - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Nice atmosphere, can sit and watch boats go by, food is good , friendly staff. Sometimes there is a small band outside on deck , usually good music to dance too. read more

Food was delicious. The vibe is fun and interesting. Beautiful view of water and boats in harbor. Fast friendly service. Lots of cool art to enjoy. It's great place off the tourist trail. I will return. read more

I love this place! They have great service, an amazing view, and really good food! I had lunch there today and it was delicious. The gumbo was full of crab, shrimp, with a rich roux. I love that all of the seating is outside, wonderful. When in Pensacola, stop by and have a wonderful lunch. You won't regret it. read more

Stopped in for lunch one Monday and had a nice piece of blackened grouper, some veggies, potato cubes & a tea. Lotta nice options for food at different price-points. Super nice ambiance on the back patio overlooking the marina. It looks like it could get lively in there; they have a pretty big darn bar in the middle. read more

The Oar House - Outdoor patio overlooking the marina - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Stopped for lunch after diving the Oriskany. We sat at the bar and unbeknownst to me, you're allowed to smoke at the bar and had to deal with the cigarette smoke from a couple of smokers. The bar is outside so maybe that had something to do with it. I ordered the grouper & grits with a side of garlic green beans. This meal was fantastic! The fish was cooked to perfection, was very light and almost buttery. The grits with the sauce added a lot of flavor. The shoestring green beans were also cooked perfectly. They were nice and crisp with bits of garlic. The perfect side for the dish. This was the best meal I've had in the two weeks we've been traveling and eating out. It was accompanied by a local Pensacola Brewery beer, Riptide amber ale. Great beer if you drink ambers. The meals did take a bit to come out but hopefully that's because everything is made from scratch. If you're at the marina, come here and grab a cocktail and food. You won't regret it! read more

The Oar House - Menu - American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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I always find myself at The Oar House when in Pensacola. The vibes are great, friendly staff, and tasty food. Come on in and seat yourself, either inside or out. If it's nice out I'd suggest sitting near the water for pretty views of the marina. Lots of options here from a full bar to food menu items. My favorite is the Grilled Shrimp platter; it comes with ~10 well seasoned shrimp, rice, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, and hushpuppies. The perfect meal, in my opinion. Prices are reasonable. Overall, a good place to come and hangout with a large sandy area for cornhole and volleyball too! read more

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Ambiance was good - Low key "Kenny Chesney" vibes. Food was average. Nothing terrible and nothing spectacular. read more

Nice chill spot overlooking the water. Love that they have a sandy play area with corn hole and volleyball. The restaurant is pretty good in size, and they were busy. Service was meh, a bit slow that I had to stand up and look for our server. Food: Shrimp and Grits Mahi Platter Pickle Chips Fish & Chips The fish & chips were meh and my granddaughter didn't eat it and the pickles were ok. The shrimp and grits were delcious. Overall, I probably won't return. I like the atmosphere but the service and the food is just ok. read more

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Well...all I can say after my last two experiences with this place is....I am less than impressed ...they don't cook it all the way through..so if you have an air fryer you are good...staff looks less that impressed to be there...and no GM asking how your food ...is cause it's not good.:wow..if you want better go to the Point Restaurant or the Oyster Bar in Perdido Key...!! read more

Have been coming here for many, many years and it's still EXCELLENT!! Good food, great location and Floridian ambiance.

The Oar House advertises being dog friendly. So we decided to meet friends there for dinner. It was a cool night so the patio was not being used. We were standing near the front door (outside) and the person I assume was a hostess yells "NO DOGS" at us and then screams into the restaurant "He's trying to bring in a dog!", which I wasn't. I was just standing outside. And guess what, stray cats roaming inside. Wow. I've never been in and our friends who were regulars will never go back. We went to Bonellis and they took great care of us. Shame on this place for advertising dog friendly and then screaming and embarrassing us when we arrived. Terrible service. read more