I visited the Pasadena location of Oscar's Alehouse (one of their four locations) for lunch and had a fantastic experience. I was seated immediately, and the wait staff was personable, attentive, and made the whole visit feel easy and enjoyable. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and very reasonably priced. I was especially impressed by the variety on the menu. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or a devoted meat lover, there's truly something for everyone. It's rare to find a place that caters so well to different dietary preferences without compromising on quality. I didn't order any alcoholic beverages this time, but their beer selection looked great, with plenty of appealing options for a future visit. Overall, Oscar's Alehouse delivered a wonderful lunch experience, and I'll definitely be returning. read more

Stopped into Oscar's Alehouse yesterday for a late lunch/early dinner and was immediately seated upon entry--always a great start. My server, Travis, was very friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right throughout my visit. I started with a cup of French onion soup, and it was so good that I came back today just to order another cup. That alone says a lot. Yesterday I also ordered the Eldersburg Burger, cooked medium-well, paired with their hand-cut fries. This burger was juicy and flavorful--honestly tasted like something you'd get at a family cookout. The fries were delicious and complemented the burger perfectly. I also have to mention the sweet iced tea--it tastes fresh-brewed and has the perfect balance of sweetness. Today, even though I wasn't very hungry, I tried the crab dip. While it wasn't my absolute favorite, it was still good. I also sampled the carrot cake, which unfortunately was a bit dry for my liking. That said, I'll definitely be back--especially on Mondays, when burgers are $8 (with toppings at $1 each, and totally worth it). My server today also let me know about Wing Wednesday: 1 lb of wings for $8, any flavor. Say less! I'm already planning another visit so I can finally try the cream of crab soup, which is made daily. Can't wait to see if it lives up to the hype. Overall, Oscar's Alehouse delivers solid food, great service, and awesome weekly specials. See you soon! read more

Good food. Excellent atmosphere, plenty of parking, excellent service, reasonably priced. read more

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Oscar's Alehouse East stands tall amongst other shops including Carraba's Italian Grill and medical offices off the stretch on Ritchie Hwy by the clock tower. Be it weekends and off hours, I've had pleasant service and nourishing meals at Oscar's. The staff here have all been attentive and quick. I've enjoyed the salads and sandwiches of quality ingredients and all satisfying. The menu covers quite a range of options, plenty to tickle taste buds and some adjustable to your delight. A great choice for sports fans, plenty of screens across the dining space, and parking is never a hassle. Definitely recommend for casual no reservations type of good eats! read more

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Representing 2023 in alphabet series, O is for Oscar's. No relation to the Oscars or Academy Awards, which is timely as there was an announcement they will be only YouTube starting in 2029. In March 2023, I was in a games Meetup in Glen Burnie, and there were a few occasions, where I went with people afterwards for late dinner. We went down the road on MD-2 to just south of 100 to Oscar's. We all sat at the bar. I went healthier because it was late almost 10 PM. I got a lettuce wrapped burger & side salad instead of fries. Service was good as was the burger. Bar area was big in the middle, and the restaurant itself was large. I'd go back if I was over here. read more

Oscar's Alehouse - Went healthy since it was a late dinner, lettuce wrapped burger & side salad, very good - Beer Bar Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

First, love the atmosphere and the bar! Great selection of beer and liquor. Friendly staff as well. Food: Ordered the Steak (Med Rare) spinach and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were fantastic!! Spinach was well cooked, just needed a little bit of seasoning. My issue was the steak! Cooked perfectly, but no flavor, dry and very chewy, so my issue is with the quality of the steak. I see people eating other things, so I will be back because I am hoping this was just a 1 time issue. read more

This place was awesome and I wish it were closer to my house because I'd be here all the time. This alehouse is huge inside, I wasn't prepared. The bar area is at the center with tables and chairs along the perimeter. It's dark-ish in there but that makes it cozy. Our waitress was attentive despite it taking my friend and I a while to decide what to eat and drink. I ended up with a Loose Cannon, a bowl of the Portuguese soup, and the fried green beans. All were amazing. Excellent visit! read more

Oscar's Alehouse - Soup, green beans, beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

Oscar's in Eldersburg was one of our post-covid staples, and this location is very convenient for some of our weekend activities, so we decided to drop in for a late lunch. Not impressed. Server was friendly but preoccupied with her phone (as were the line of servers by the hostess stand). Slow to come by and forgot some details. Food was OK, but uninspired. Around the table, food was often overcooked or just - meh. Beer selection was historically amazing at Oscar's in Eldersburg - not so here. Selection leaned heavy into fruity and sour beers, and they were out of three of the remaining pale ale/ipa styles. Not a good state for an "Alehouse" to be in. All in all, still would drop in for a drink but really isn't a meal destination. Too bad. read more

The service was superb! The server anticipated all of our needs from napkins, to another round of drinks, to ordering more appetizers! She was fantastic!!!! The food was really good as well. The wings tasted fresh, not frozen. They were hot and flavorful. The ranch tasted homemade. The three cheese crab dip was my absolute favorite; the best crab dip I've tasted in a very long time. If you do not like roasted garlic do not eat this. It was full of garlicky goodness and crab meat!!!! It comes with tortilla chips and ciabatta bread that is grilled. The server said she likes the crab dip with pita bread. We will have to try that the next time. The atmosphere was very relaxing and quaint. We can't wait to try this place again! read more

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Oscars never disappoints. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food is awesome. Oscar's offers seasonal specials so you aren't stick ordering the same dish over and over. Their specialty burgers are amazing. If you want a hometown feel with great service, food and prices, I highly recommend Oscars! read more

A welcoming spot for the whole family, with a huge craft beer selection and something for everyone on the menu. I'm a big fan of the southwest rolls, pizza, and Monday Burger Night! The staff is always friendly, fast, and knows their stuff. read more

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I can not justify a 4 star review due to the food being very mediocre this last time. The burgers and Sandwhich options are good. Wings and soups are good. But i decided to order a special. The ribs dry, stuck to the bone. The pile of bbq pork was bland. The little piece of chicken tender was dry. The fries were really good but I got so few of them. The bartender was nice, at first. Very helpful until the shift change /cash drawer change. After the tip she didn't give a crap about service and the guy who stepped in was offended that we weren't happy to see him. All in all the food is on me for choosing bad but the bait and switch service shouldn't be so cut and dry. Maybe not the last time I'm here but definitely the last time for a while. read more

CheeseBurgers!! Cheesesteak egg rolls!! Ambience! Awesome!Best service. Haven't been to a place like this in a long time!

Wow love. Was nicely lit. food is also fire. server and staff are very very friendly and talkative. and attentive read more

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It has been a minute since I went there, but have nothing but good impressions- sadly I don't remember what I ate, but it is a steady place my friend goes to ( repeat customer) and our table of 4 had nothing but good to say about their experience, both food and service. read more

Best burgers in town...hands down!! Phenomenal service and fantastic specials!! Definitely a hidden gem in an area that desperately needs a good local sports bar with very tasty food. Big fan!! read more

Good beer selection. I had an issue with the first beer I ordered and they promptly let me switch it out. The broccoli cheddar soup was very good. The pesto steak sandwich is definitely a dish that'll bring me back. The steak was tender and Paired with the freshness of the pesto...yum read more

We went for Date Night. My husband had a bacon cheeseburger which he said was delicious. I had the fish and chips. The batter on the fish was delicious. Loved the fresh cut fries! The service was great too read more

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I like this place They have had good specials and good burgers. The service is also very good. Nice atmosphere and booths! read more

We came in on a Saturday night for dinner and it was about 15 minute wait. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout the dinner. We ordered a few entrees and a dinner salad. Everything came out hot and fresh. We were able to pay for our meal using the QR code. read more

Great salads....the cobb is amazing! Great bartenders and the beers are always ice cold. read more

Oscar's Alehouse - Cobb Salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

This was our first experience of this establishment, and they didn't disappoint! The peach, and kiwi-strawberry ciders were tasty and very cold. I ordered the ribs, and old bay wings. My wife ordered the turkey and Avocado sandwich, and it all came out fantastic. Service was excellent and the food came out in a timely manner. We now have a new place to eat and will be returning to try something new. read more

Such a local gem! My parents always rave about this spot, so I finally checked it out. I had the cheesesteak and it did not disappoint! Great portion size, great flavors and the fries were nice and crisp too. There's a ton of seating inside which is great. The only thing I didn't love was how long the food took to come out but it was worth the wait. They have great deals during the week too! Mondays are half off burgers. read more

I was in town a couple of weeks ago to catch an Orioles game with friends and they said I would enjoy Oscar's as a pregame meal as it was one of their favorite local places. They were right. I was very pleased with every aspect. A warm greeting from the hostess, and prompt, friendly service were just the beginning. They recommended the cheesesteak eggrolls as an appetizer, and they were terrific.... well stuffed and extra crispy with a cheese sauce for dipping....10/10 for sure! While looking over the menu, I almost went with the club sandwich, but my eyes caught the Cuban, which not a lot of places offer, and I jumped at it. The sandwich was perfect....generous portions of ham and roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, all on crispy toasted bread. A nice pile of fresh, hot fries on the side and I was hard pressed to finish it... an excellent meal to be sure! I only get to Pasadena a couple times a year, next trip up, I'll be pushing for another visit to Oscar's. read more

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I feel bad writing this review, but I'm trying to give honest feedback. I'm usually here for lunch, and sometimes a "happy hour"...When this place is good, it's really good. But damn, it can be frustrating. Bartenders are 80% on point, but when I get that "one", the experience is just frustrating. 2/3 are awesome and when you get the 2/3, you'll know and the visit is awesome. When you get the other, it'll be sporadic service, with only needed interaction and a lot of forgetful service. The specials are regularly delicious and they have a large draft/craft selection. Love this place 2/3 times read more

Good food and good portions at decent prices. I've driven by Oscars so many times on route 2 but never noticed it due to how far back the restaurant is from the road. We came in on a Saturday night for dinner and wanted to watch the O's game on the bar tv, so sat at one of the many high top tables in the bar area. There is lots of booth seating as well. My friend ordered a beer from the long list on tap and I got the Huckleberry lemonade cocktail. He liked his beer, though my cocktail was light on the alcohol. There were a decent number of specials and the cheesesteak eggrolls were too good to pass up. Delicious! And a side of queso to go with it. We were expecting 4 pieces but it came with 6, so I was half full before my entree arrived. I got the California salad which was exactly what I was looking for. Cilantro vinaigrette on top was an interesting twist. He ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich that came on their house made "fry bread" (a fluffier pita bread) with rough cut style fries and enjoyed it. The bartenders service the high top area and they did a great job checking in on us. I would definitely return to Oscars, but I would pick something on tap instead of a cocktail next time. read more

Always a good amount of food. Service was fast and polite. Been before and will definitely come back! Lots of great options on the menu and always try something off the specials menu cause they may not be back! read more

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This place is such a hidden gem in Pasadena! While the menu may appear simple, it shines in its mastery. Service is top notch and friendly and makes you feel like you're a regular from the first time. Quiet, and perfect for a date out or hanging with your friends. We'll be back again (and soon!) read more

Service Price vs portion size amazing Good decor I would recommend this for a family gathering read more

Went around 4 for happy hour and it was a pretty good experience. They have a solid beer list. A few too many IPAs personal tastes but there were still other good options. Everyone i was with enjoyed their food. The onion rings were fantastic! It got pretty crowded after 5 and there was a wait by the time we left at 6 so definitely a popular spot. read more

Buying crab meat from the USA, better yet support MARYLAND WATERMAN. They buy crab meat from Venezuela therefore it is not fresh. Dormant for days on a cargo ship. read more

Have visited Oscar's 3-4 times in the last two months. Every visit has been pleasant, good food, good atmosphere, and good bier. But nothing has really stood out. Don't get me wrong, every dish we've tried has benn good with no complaints. But we haven't had the "I'll come back for that!" experience yet. Caution about the burgers. Oscar's cooks over a wood smoke grill and the burgers don't get the sear you might be used to. The burgers are done but they are soft, without a sear, and that can be off-putting if you're not prepared for it. Highly encourage you to stop in for a visit... read more

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This is a fantastic local pub with an occasional disappointment but overall excellent food, phenomenal service, and a lively, enjoyable atmosphere. Sitting at the bar on a Sunday with drinks, appetizers, chatting to the bartender makes for a wonderful afternoon. The specials change regularly, offering all kinds of new options while keeping the tasty regular menu. Cream of crab soup is one of the best I've ever tasted. The onion rings are the best in world--and I've eaten all over the world. Wonderful beer and drink selection, reasonably priced. We moved up here last summer and it's our new, walkable local. read more

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Can you believe this place opened in October 2020, during a pandemic!? Crazy, but they must have had a lot of faith in their business, and so do I after eating here. It sits back off the highway, so it's not easily seen from the street. Thanks to Yelp, Oscar's made it on my radar. Upon entering I noticed the smoky smell from the wood burning grill that made me feel immediately comfortable and warm. With an open concept, I could see throughout the spacious restaurant from the front door. They had booths, tables and bar seating, with a sports bar theme. There were TVs throughout the bar area playing sports. Great for all ages and occasions. The restaurant was clean, and they are currently operating at 50% occupancy with a mandatory mask policy when not at your seat. We were greeted right away and seated at our table with the menus. As I looked further around the restaurant, I observed there were only a few other people, though several patrons came in for pickup orders while we were there. Shout out to our waiter, "D", who was awesome. He had a noticeably light and friendly attitude while still professional and attentive attitude to out dining needs. As for the menu, they have food and drink specials in addition to their regular menu. They are known for their craft beers sourced from around the nation and their scratch kitchen. I had a difficult time trying to decide what to order. Normally this is a bad thing, however, in this case it was a good thing. There were so many things on the menu that I liked and wanted to try; it was difficult narrowing down my options. I played it safe (for my New Years, eat healthy resolution) and ordered the Black Bean Burger with corn and provolone cheese; it came with a side salad. My mom said the heck with the diet and went for the Oscar Grouper Sandwich, served with fries, however for $0.75 she upgraded to the onion rings. The food had a nice presentation. The bean burger had good flavor, but was a little dry, as bean burgers can be. It could have used a little sauce of some kind that would have really set it off, and or a slice of tomato and lettuce, but otherwise was rather good. My side salad was fresh and the perfect size. The house made balsamic dressing was delicious. All of their dressings and sauces are made in house. My mom was very happy with her grouper sandwich and gushed over the onion rings the entire meal. She just went on and on about how much she loved her meal, and how she had no complaints. The onion rings were really good and sweet. It looked like they used red onions. The batter was light and had good flavor. They have a great menu variety at reasonable prices. Some of the beers can be a bit pricy, but comparable to other craft beer joints if I have to be honest. Overall, I was very satisfied with my meal, service and dining experience as a whole. I am excited to tell my friends and family about this place and look forward to coming back, maybe this week even. Best of luck Oscar's!!! read more

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My wife and I went back to Oscars yesterday for lunch. A day later - I'm still thinking about how freaking good the Eldersburger was. Look - you can go anywhere for a cheeseburger, but whatever is happening in Oscar's Ale House kitchen is down right special. The burger patty was the perfect thickness, cooked to a perfect medium for me and medium-well for my better half. The cloud-like light, fluffy but not so much so that it fell apart bun appeared to have spent a few seconds on the grill giving it a lovely char and just a hint of caramelization. The cheese, applewood smoked bacon and get this - a FLAVORFUL tomato, perfectly ripe somehow in the month of march, all complimented the meat and bun perfectly. The fries were crunchy and hot. All in all, great experience, tremendous food quality and cooking and a fun atmosphere. Our server was attentive and polite. We will definitely be back. read more

My husband and I stopped in to Oscar's Ale House for the first time. I was told today was day 12 of them being open. We were very happy with the whole experience! Upon arrival we were immediately greeted by the hostess. We inquired about open bar seating at which time we were told the bar and hightops around the bar are all first come first serve. We ended up at a hightop since the bar was full. Nikki immediately greeted us and provided us with menus and water. We then ordered a round of beer. The beer selection was extremely impressive! For appetizers we got the southwest eggrolls, spicy calamari and the wings. We were dabating on a wing flavor at which time we were told we could split the wing order into two flavors. That solved our dilemma! We got half buffalo and half old bay. The wings were amazing. Well done, crispy and the flavors were great. The calamari and eggrolls were also great. My husband ordered the pepperoni pizza. He enjoyed it and just mentioned he wished the crust was crispier. Other than that, no complaints. I had the open faced meatloaf sandwich. I loved it but had to pack some to go. I was so full! The gravy was yummy, I wish I asked for a little extra. The manager, Drew, stopped by to say hi and welcome us in. When he found out it was our first time he asked how we heard about them. He was very friendly and was super glad to hear we lived close by and were enjoying everything so far. I saw some previous reviews about the slow arrival of food after ordering. They must have improved because everything came out in a timely fashion at a proper temperature. We are very glad to have a new restaurant in the neighborhood. Everything we had tonight we'd order again although there are plenty more things I want to try on our next visit. Thank you Nikki, Drew and the rest of the bar staff for the excellent service. See you again soon! read more

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We were invited here for Friends and Family night for a soft opening. They are located in the old Cheeseburger Paradise building , they did a terrific job with remodeling this place. We arrived before 8:00 pm and was kindly greeted by the Hostess. We did have to wait about five minutes for a table. A couple minutes after being seated our Waiter D, came over and greeted us. He was nice but needs improvement in attentiveness. We had to ask for drink refills and several other things. We ordered several dishes. The food took longer than it should have to come out and wasn't very hot, but everything tasted good. The Staff was very friendly and thank us for coming. We are looking forward to future visits. So if you are in the area come by and check them out. read more

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I love the Cobb salad here. I come at least once a week to get one. The food is fresh, good and well priced. I recommend for a good filling lunch. read more

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I can't wait to try even more food from here. I ordered the BBQ burger for my meal. It didn't have much of any BBQ sauce but the burger was FANTASTIC. The flavor and quality of the meat was great. The onion rings on top were tasty too. I opted for the French fries and they were also greats crispy and flavorful. They have many drink and food options available. The service was attentive and the food came quickly despite the place being busy. The venue is rather loud with several TVs. They have a large bar in the middle portion surrounded by high top tables. Further out, they have sit down tables. read more

Oscar's Alehouse - BBQ Burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

I love this local gem! My girls are very picky eaters and they LOVE the the wings, soft pretzel and cheese. The wait staff is so attentive and kind. I got the French onion soup and it was my favorite, plus the Philly cheesesteak rolls are to die for. read more