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O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

4.5 (51 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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James D.

Solid food. Pricey. We had reservations at 5 PM and showed up at 4:50 PM and waited for them to open the doors. This is the first Michelin rated restaurant in Myrtle Beach. We were excited to try it out and made reservations a month ago for my birthday. Hostess was kind and pleasant.We were seated quickly. Our server, Nick, was very kind, knowledgeable and attentive. There were four of us, so we all tried something different. The place was very neat and clean. The tomato appetizer was small, but it exploded with taste. My wife got the Seabass and it was phenomenal. I got the pork chops and they were excellent, the best that I ever had that were not breaded. The sauce was phenomenal and it was perfect for the garlic mashed potatoes. We were looking forward most to the lobster mac & cheese, but disappointed that it was bland. We were also disappointed that they did not have the French onion soup this week. The potatoes au gratin stole the show. All four of us agreed those were the best. The polenta base under my wife's Seabass was not edible. Overall, it was a great experience and we definitely would go back and we would order the ribeye and try the other sides such as the brussels sprouts the next time. The ribeye was that great. Enjoy!!!

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We chose O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar for our 36th wedding anniversary and we are so happy we did! Great vibe, very classy, but comfortable. The food was amazing, delightful flavor combinations. My husband had the elk chops and I had the short ribs. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection! We celebrated with a bottle of champagne, but he also tried the Message in a Bottle which was delicious and not outshine by the impressive presentation. Our server, Cheryl recommended a Sarti Spritzer which hit the spot! Every detail made us feel welcome and special and the service was exceptional. Cheryl was a delight to speak with and we enjoyed our evening immensely. We have to go back and try the steaks!

Wow! This place is FANTASTIC. We were celebrating business. The Seabass was probably the best I've had in 30 years. The 14oz Black Opal Australian wagyu was Absolutely INCREDIBLE!! The service was very good. We all liked the bread pudding, chocolate crème brûlée & carrot cake. These guys also have wonderful cocktails! Thank you.

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Nicholas B.

Emily and I recently dined at O.A.K. Prime Kitchen, and it was nothing short of an exceptional experience from start to finish. We were visiting from Arizona, and this meal absolutely made our trip even more memorable. I ordered the Australian Wagyu steak special, and it was cooked to absolute perfection. The charred crust on the outside paired with the tender, flavorful inside made it one of the best steaks I've ever had. Emily went with the Chilean Seabass special, beautifully presented over risotto, with lump crab, asparagus, and a sauce that tied all the flavors together in the most delicious way. We also tried their Rockefeller oysters, and the hollandaise sauce on them was out of this world -- rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. For dessert, we shared the s'mores bread pudding, which we were told was a first-time creation. It was so good that we're crossing our fingers it becomes a permanent menu item. The ambience was warm and inviting, and the service was impeccable. A special thank you to Cheryl, our server, who was so kind, uplifting, and genuinely made the night even more memorable. We went on a recommendation, and we are so glad we did -- this place is an absolute gem. If you're looking for a restaurant where the food, atmosphere, and service are all top-tier, O.A.K. Prime Kitchen is well worth the visit.

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Jeff F.

O.A.K. Prime is located in strip mall - it's all up from there. We went to O.A.K. for our vacation 'date night' after hearing high praise for it (spoiler: it was worthy of the praise). We were warmly greeted by our server who ran us through the items unique to the day. Throughout the meal, the server was friendly, helpful and attentive. We first tried a split of champagne which was reasonably priced and delicious and a 'The Tally Man' (rum - I have had many rum drinks across many vacation spots and this one was special and tasty). They have a short wine by the glass selection - with dinner we tried a glass of their pinot noir and cabernet - the wine was fairly priced and both were pretty good. For dinner we had the watermelon salad (just delicious) and the smoked oysters; again, I have had oysters prepared many different ways and these were delicious and unique. For mains we had the duroc pork chops (very large portion and quite tasty) and the day's fish (which was Chilean sea bass with a lobster claw and a wonderful sauce). Both were amazing. Prices were appropriate. O.A.K. is expanding their current space so more people can enjoy it.

Alexandria A.

Enjoyed nice date night here while on vacation. A very classy and nice steakhouse. It was close to closing time when we arrived, they close at 9pm. We were seated right away and ordered our entrees right away. I ordered the prime short ribs which came with potato purée and collard greens. It was so good!! Very tasty and the ribs were very tender. My boyfriend ordered the ribeye and a side of Brussels sprouts. The ribeye was so good, tender and juicy with an amazing sear! One of the best steaks I've tasted! Definitely a great spot for date night

I am mad it took me so long to try this place. I was impressed...hands down best short rib in Myrtle Beach. The wagyu Ribeye was to die for, filet was superb, prok chops excellent, the sides were outstanding recommend the Mac and au gratin. I love carrot cake and to my surprise it was THE BEST OF MY LIFE. Espresso martini is a must. Pete was an amazing waiter and took good care of us. Can't wait to go again will be added to our rotation.

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Kristen B.

Today was our first day being back in town, we visit the area every few months and decided to try something new tonight. The restaurant is small with tasteful and modern ambiance, warm lighting and a beautiful bar that spans almost the length of the entire restaurant. We started the meal with a dozen petite oysters and escargot, both were an amazing start. The oysters are served with a unique fruity minuet. The escargot are served still bubbling with crispy bread and of course a delicious garlic butter. We all absolutely loved our main dishes and everyone got something different. The short ribs were cooked perfectly and balanced with a rich mashed potato and tangy collard green. The polenta and fried goat cheese ravioli were rich and completely gone at the end of the meal. My husband loved the lamb chops, and said the sauce was sweeter but complex and really added to the meal. We also couldn't help ourselves and added the lobster Mac and cheese. Get it, 100%. Such complex flavor and huge pieces of lobster. We absolutely loved it. We ended the meal with chocolate martinis and pecan crème brûlée. Our server was wonderful, very thoughtful, speedy, and kind. I've seen a lot of reviews saying the prices are too high. The portion sizes were large, the quality of food was above average wonderful, and we will definitely be coming back! Absolutely worth the cost!

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