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    Oak Beach Bar Grill

    4.6 (50 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dining room
    Renee T.

    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

    Steak and cheese
    Emily T.

    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!

    The Burger with cheese. Come with Fries & great coleslaw.
    Karen E. C.

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

    Stuffed clams
    Jeannine H.

    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!

    Entrance
    Herb T.

    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

    Melissa C.

    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.

    Newly remodeled
    Marie R.

    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!

    PF Teres Major Teriyaki, fried broccolini m, roasted potatoes w/ ketchup added by patron.

    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.

    Michelle L.

    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!

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

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

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