Went here two weeks ago, and I've already been back a second time because The Oak Hill Tavern is just that good! They have a great menu with pub style apps, burgers, and delicious entrees, a comfortable atmosphere, live music on the weekends, and just an over all great vibe. On my first visit, my friend and I both ordered the prime rib, which is a special on Saturday nights. The meat was tender, flovorful, and the portion size was great. It was served with a baked potato (with lots of butter and sour cream), and roasted green beans - all were delicious! Service was perfect - we never had to wait long for anything. Our server was friendly, prompt, and we couldn;t have asked for anything more. My second visit was with my husband and our two daughters. My daughters split the fish and chips and they said it was really good. My husband got chicken and waffles, and I got the prime rib again. Once again, the service was perfect, and the prime rib dinner was outstanding. My daughters went home after dinner, but my husband and I moved over to the bar as we wanted to stay for the live music. The band was called Rash Cat and we really enjoyed their performance. They were super talented and had great classic song choices, and the music was loud enough to provide a fun atmosphere, but also quiet enough that you could still carry on a conversation. I'd definitely go back to see them again. I'd like to come back again to try more of the menu items and to enjoy the outdoor patio & fire pit. What a great RI tavern for all seasons! read more

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True Score: 3.75 Stars Nice local spot, cold beer and little BBQ Great place for lunch/dinner in a relaxing low-key tavern. Sit at the bar, tables, booths or sit outside. Varied menu with something for every taste. Popcorn and peanuts while you wait. Pleasant service and food served quicky. Good food especially daily specials. Reasonable prices. Have a draft beer and relax. Good for families,too. Tip 1: Great daily specials especially Friday Fish and Chips Tip 2: Pulled Pork Cheddar Cheese Dip - Delicious Thanks read more

Oak Hill Tavern - a bar with a lot of bottles of liquor - American Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Great local music and a fun evening outside with great food, laughter and cheer. Staff very friendly to boot

Great food, they took us in without a reservation and it was busy. Definitely would go back!

So I've always wondered what it was like inside, as the outside looks sketchy. Inside seemed nice enough. Food was ok. I had the Cuban sandwich, and they did have my favorite whiskey. Service was very slow and as a result tables were coming up to the bar to order making waitresses confused. I asked for a glass of water. First glass had a little friend swimming. Second glass had something floating on top. Only stayed at that point for the music bingo. read more

Good spot for a drink and appetizer. Welcoming staff and good service overall, wings were solid.

Nothing has changed here since my last review, I even had the same rib eye steak sandwich, and just like last time, it was like butter. No need for the steak knife it came with! My husband had a Reuben, which he said was very good and chuck full of meat. The music tonight was outside, but there are only chairs and the fire pit. Tables are on the other side in the back, so not sure if you would be able to hear the band very well. We had 2 waitresses trying to take care of us, but they figured it out and we were good to go. Again, it can get noisy, it's a great spot to bring the kids read more

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We go there for dinner quite a bit, food is always delicious, never had a bad meal. We also had them a cater a function for us we had over 100 people and everyone loved it. Nothing but compliments from the guests on both the food and the service, can't wait to have them do our next one. Thank you Oakhill Tavern. read more

$12 for a can of beer! There is a reason they don't put beer prices on the menu. Only after I got the check that I found out the can of beer was $12. I guess the old saying that if you have to ask you can't afford it. It's a shame but buyer beware. read more

Food is a 2 but the service was good. The buffalo wings were terrible. The chicken almost tasted like it was left out too long before cooking. I have nothing good to say about the food. I can get better food at DQ. The quality was poor. I went there in past and dont remember it like this. Safe to say this time I will not be going back. read more

The food here is consistently excellent and the service is always attentive and fun. This is our regular place now. Looking forward the band to come on at 7pm. read more

Oak Hill Tavern - Shrimp and scallop skewers along with a pastrami sandwich. - American Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Jen, our server was excellent! She was personable and attentive and knowledgeable of the entire menu. My house Cabernet was delicious! The pulled pork nachos were amazing! The food is fresh and cooked to perfection. We had leftover white pizza and Philly cheese steak sandwiches to enjoy the following day. Looking forward to treating our children and grandkids again soon! read more

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My elderly friend wanted to take home the 75 cent wings in a box which is they do not allow. The waitress lost her patience trying to explain this and made a huge scene slamming plates into the bus bin before storming off. I was really shaken up and embarrassed. The whole scene could have been easily avoided. It was an awful experience. Do not recommend. read more

Stopped in for Sunday lunch nicely surprised by the ambience, quick service and an excellent meal. The chicken waffles were excellent highly recommend, as well as a turkey burger, freshly pressed. read more

Oak Hill Tavern - Chicken and waffles and a turkey burger - American Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

My wife and I stopped in for the first time and I would same the last times the food was horrible. I ordered a rack of ribs that were very tough, it is sad to say but for a place that says they are a BBQ joint the meat was not falling off the bones. My wife ordered a fish sandwich which she said it had no flavor at all. The wait staff was good as they did stop bye every once in a while to see if we needed anything. read more

Food is excellent. Live music great fun. Fun bar scene. Outdoor entertainment. And the service is super fast. Free popcorn and peanuts.

Much more than just pub fair! New head chef reeeeally likes what he is doing and it shows. The specials are out of this world. If you only come for beer, foreign and domestic bottles and tap. Rethink your choices. Rustic and quaint. Nice outdoor firepit, and new outdoor bar for Summer! Food and service is a reason to come here! Friday and Saturday live music is a reason to stay! read more

Horrible vibe, horrendous badly behaved bartenders close the bar at 9:30 on a Saturday night, by simply refusing to serve anyone. Utterly bizarre read more

I was so excited that they had their special Brisket on the menu last night....until I ate it. Way, way over cooked. Tough as nails. The only thing I liked was the bbq sauce. Reminded me of The Place for Ribs sauce from when I was a kid. The waitress was very nice though. read more

Arrived 5:30. It is now 7:35. Took a while to order drinks, 20 minutes later to serve them, 30 minutes later to take our order, which we are still waiting to be served. Our poor server is tending bar as well as trying to wait on us. Only 4 tables occupied. Terrible!!!! read more

Oak Hill Tavern - American Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Excellent wings. Several flavors available. Good service in a casual dining atmosphere.

Stopped here for lunch on our vacation travels. Funky little roadside tavern. Atmosphere is cool. Great for little ones during the day. Food was very good. Staff was friendly and everyone was nice to my kids. Popcorn machine and barrel of peanuts. Had a great burger. The homemade chips and the cucumber salad are fantastic. Prices are reasonable. So glad we stopped. read more

Oak Hill Tavern - American Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

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Went tonight for their prime rib dinner and was spot on. Cooked perfect, perfect tavern atmosphere, good live band and very good service.

I tried the food for the first time it's very good Philly cheesesteak sub and fish and chips. Very tasty great service and a really good atmosphere. Thank you. read more

I tried the pulled pork sandwiches, it was pretty bland. I wanted to like the barbecue, but I was underwhelmed. The staff was good and the vibe was fine, Its just that I like barbecue and it didn't work for me. If I go back , Ill try something else.... all the other standards were good. read more

Called them to order some takeout was told NO takeout. this would've been my first time visiting the establishment now I will never go. I guess they must not need the business. read more

Stuffies, Mussels, Chicken Wings and cold beer AND a real nice bartender. Now that's perfect!

My wife and I have lived in RI for the past 6 years. We've passed this place on numerous occasions. We met some friends there last night to listen to a band, not knowing if the food was good or not. Well let me tell you, the food was great and the prices even better! We will be back here for sure. The outdoor bar, gas fire pit and putting green is cool as well! read more

This place has been here forever and I remember the complimentary popcorn/peanuts from my childhood! There's an old fashioned popcorn popper and barrel of whole peanuts - serve yourself with little red baskets... nostalgia! Throwing peanut shells on the ground in a restaurant is not really my thing (and peanut allergies beware) but my 8 year old son loved it and the paper tablecloths there work great as a sketch pad for doodling. Went for early dinner yesterday and the place was not busy at all and our service was prompt and friendly. Chicken fingers and outstanding fries for the kiddo were abundant, extra crispy and piping hot when brought to the table. I had a mug of the RI clam chowder and K and I shared a stuffie to try. The clear brothed chowder was simply flavored and nicely briny and a tasty stuffie dotted with green peppers. I went with the Mediterranean salad with grilled shrimp (in lieu of chicken) for my entree. A huge fresh salad with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes. I think a bit too heavy handed with the sun-dried tomatoes but a tasty Greek dressing and the shrimp had a nice wood grill taste. K had the star entree - the 1/2 rack of ribs. Fall off the bone, smoky, sweet, deliciousness. The barbecue here is the way to go! A small side of pickled cucumber salad was a nice pairing. The prime rib special and cook your own steak night sounds like something to come back for too. Fish and chips, wraps and burgers passed out table and all looked great. We are not drinkers but there is an outdoor bar/fire pit/corn holing area looks like fun for a nighttime crowd. They have live music here too. read more

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Diamond in the rough? Outside was sketchy inside was a stark contrast. And I was very hopeful. The Fall drink was delicious. Service was slow. But only because there was one server for the entire place we there there at 3:30pm. Food was delicious. Hope they can tweak the rough edges. Seems like it could be a nice place. read more

Worst wait staff ever. Just incredibly rude, inattentive, slow, etc. They literally have contempt for the patrons who tip them. I've been wanting to say that for 10 years. read more

We don't go here expecting great food, but I always expect it to be edible, which it usually was. But our last, and 'last' trip there resulted in the absolutely worst food I've ever tried to eat. Everything on the plate tasted and even looked terrible. Honestly, one star is more than it deserves. I could go on, but you get the point. read more

Stopped in after work. Obnoxious bartender went out of her way to make me feel unwanted. Asked for a beer...... finished half of it and left. I was going to eat but felt unwelcome. read more

Good food and atmosphere anyone saying otherwise must have escaped from the local nursing home and is accustomed to eating slim Jim's.

First time here. Had lunch at the bar. Started with the pretzels and cheese sauce, which did not disappoint. Pulled pork sandwich was amazing. Just what pulled pork should be, tender and flavorful before you even hit it with the sauce. The sweet potato fries were super crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. That all went very nicely with the chocolate stout. The bartender was super friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back again. read more

Went in for Friday night special, and I " got" the special, NOT. Had been there 2 nights before, we're 3 people total, each a meal 4 drinks and bill $51. Ok given food etc. Go in to get fish and chip special, tell girl we want a salad for condiment and will pay upcharge, no problem she says. We get 2 salads, 2 fish and chips, 1 draft beer and bill is $54??? When questioned waitress says oh they don't do upcharge on salad, charged full price for them AND I got no condiment with my meal( salad was to replace it). Waitress says she'll check walks off to serving desk and then after waiting and doing absolutely nothing cones back to say I checked and they won't allow salad as upcharge, my mistake,and owner recently increased all thevpricez???no discount nothing but basically getting what I guess is their "Special" of the day. Was going in regularly but won't be back. Too bad as we did like one of other waitresses who seemed to actually know what she was doing. read more

Food was great - service was not even close. Bartender & young waitress(red hair) were both super nice and pleasant, but the other two older waitresses were absolutely not. Caught one of them rolling their eyes at another table, and ours was just plain old miserable. Took forever to get things we needed, and when we asked for various condiments/etc they just never showed up or we got a huff and puff. If you don't want to work with the public - you should probably find another job :) If it wasn't for the food, we would never come back. read more

I've been here a few times because it's very close by. The food is pretty good, they smoke the ribs in house from what I understand...tasty stuff! They always have some special thing going on like wing Wednesday or whatever. The reason I have to leave 3 stars is because the service is usually non existent. So disorganized and we always seem to get the same MISERABLE LADY. Tall, blonde usually has a streak of purple in her hair and looks like her face would crack if she ever smiled!! Super short with everyone and just kinda tosses everything at you. IF YOU HATE SERVING PEOPLE DONT WORK IN A RESTAURANT!! She doesn't even try to fake being happy! She was so rude to my wife she got visibly upset. We never complain because we both work in restaurants. This time we did, the bartender/manager legit said. "Yeah we get a lot of complaints about her. Next time just come sit at the bar." She gave us a free drink and dessert. She was really nice but why does super rude lady still have a job? Owners daughter maybe? Or just been there to long to get canned? Idk. Like I started this off the food is good! I would leave 5 stars but that lady is such a black cloud of a person I can't enjoy myself here. FIRE HER!!! read more

Bad, bad attitude. So it is a local joint for sure. The beer is wet and they have a full bar. The food is okay. So, if you are riding solo or with one, and I do mean only one additional in your party, you are probably okay to go here. Now, for my real view and experience. We were there for a friends gathering. He had recently moved out of town and was back for a brief stay. He had enjoyed this place in the past, so we decided to give it a whirl, about 15 of us. You would think if you are a wait person, this is great. 15 folks all in a tight place, getting the drinks. But no, you still need to make it to the bar, which ran into bad attitude number one. It is tough drawing a beer from the tap, I get it. But this one really went out of her way to make sure you were not happy. On two occasion I was told I would have to wait, in which case she forgot my order. Then on another occasion, stacking glasses took priority. So we all sat to eat. We needed to be a three different tables because they were not able to move other tables together. So three round tables. Then, 15 minutes, yes I timed her, to bring two beers, an apple juice and a soda water. The meals finally arrived and like I said, the food was okay. So time for the bills. Now, all of you restaurant folks are going to say, "that is just the way it has to be," but it still does not make it right and it screws the wait staff. What am I on about, well, the bill. She took three different orders on three different slips. One for each table. But she could only bring one bill. Why? Well, my table had 5 so it did not reach the minimum to automatically add the 18% service charge. One of the other tables, 4 people, so same issue. Last table, 6. Now is that our fault, no, it is what their tables allowed. But we manager to all get on one bill with the 18% added in. So how does this screw people over? Well, for a tip of roughly $40.00 which she received, you would expect someone to be there, oh i don't know, waiting on you. Instead, drinks, order, food, bill. So in this case, had the 18% not been added, she would have been good for 5% - 10% max. On the other hand, had she been happy with her job and not running around saying, it is the rule, I have to put it all on one bill, which she did not, she could have made a killing. 15 people which probably would have dropped $10.00 a person on a tip. We had been drinking after all. She could have made a killing. But no. And I for one will never go back. For the management, if your food is mid level BBQ at best, put some happy servers in there with a little bit of personality. read more

Went here are a long day of filming, 7 of us total. We walked in to some of the Worst Live Music I've ever heard and a "Seat Yourself" Sign. Not wanting our ears to bleed we headed out to the outside deck. After waiting a few minutes we sent someone inside to see if there was service to the deck. There was not. We were effing hungry so we ventured back inside to the wailing accompanied by an out of tune guitar. We sat for over 10 minutes before a Waitress came over. We first wanted a round of water and to look at the menu. They must have had to bring the water up stairs in buckets ala Training sessions in Kung Fu Movies because it took 10-15 minutes to get Water. Meanwhile our ears were continuously assaulted by the worst excuse for music. Seriously a cat screaming in heat has more musical ability. If you see "Bill and Gabby" listed on the sign outside bring am ice pick to stab into your ears. If we weren't so fucking hungry we probably would have left. While waiting for our order to be taken we witnessed a Waitress throwing place settings on a table. Once our order was taken we were ignored for 33 minutes until our food was ready. Thankfully the "performance" had ended and the ear bleeding stopped. Our food came out with a whole new disposition. Cherry, attentive and joking with us. The food was really good, everyone liked what they got but I don't think I'd ever go back again. My thought is the Wait Staff was hiding from the Terrible Music. I don't blame them but its their job to make the customer's experience a good one. Put in some ear plugs and give us some fucking service. Also, Management screen your live acts. Seriously, holy shit they were bad. read more