Staff is friendly and professional. It's trying to be fancy but isn't there yet. Food is tasty and traditional. Portion sizes have decreased over time. read more

Celebrating Wife's new job and we went to Oscar's for dinner and had driven past it a thousand times and finally went. I will say Amy or waitress was stellar and the food was awesome as well. We will go back again and recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried it. We felt great supporting a local business as well. read more

Second visit but first review. On both occasions promptly seated in a very pleasant casual dining area. Drink orders taken quickly and delivered quickly. Started with a cup of She Crab soup. Packed full of very tasty crab. Hasn't overtaken my number 1 pick but certainly in the top 3. Dinner for me was the blackened bass, served over rice with asparagus. All excellent with the fish flesh very tender. My wife had the quiche, which was also good but a touch dry. Service throughout was excellent. Prices were very reasonable, with 4 of us dining for around $100. We brought an out-of-town couple who were very impressed. Not perfect, but highly recommended. (Consider it 4.5 stars). read more

Here is my update: I have been a few times since my review years ago and things have been a lot better. Never had other issues with my food, everything is tasty, the staff is great, the place is clean, and they have done some renovations to the space to create an enclosed patio. Definitely improved since my initial review! read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant for decades and tonight was the first time I could say anything bad. I come here for the prime rib and bring family members on important days. Tonight was one of those nights. I ordered the prime rib rare. It was rare but cold all the way through as was the rest of the plate. The waitress was rude and dismissive. When I go back again, which I will, if she shows up at my table I will request another server. I don't want to put anyone off of this restaurant but beware. read more

This is always the first place my son wants me to take him out to eat when he gets home from his deployments with the military ! He is currently on his ninth deployment in The Middle East and will be home in June of 2026 ! He has already texted me his reminder to call for a reservation! I am looking forward to the great food , the great service and wonderful ambiance for this long awaited family reunion !!! Thanks for being all that you are Oscar's !!!! read more

The menu is awesome and the specials are always a winner. The service is just right; attentive but not intrusive. Our server had a great sense of humor. We were seated in a dining area we have never been in before and the ambiance was comfortable and relaxed. Another fantastic evening at Oscars! read more

We have been several times now - sat in the bar, dining room and patio - and every time we have had good drinks, service and food. We had a reservation this weekend and Charles was our server. We didn't have a light on the table and he made sure to bring one over. He was very attentive and detail oriented. It was my mom's first time there and she enjoyed the prime rib very much! We all had different drinks and meals, and all came out great. I had the Jamaican grilled mahi and the salsa on top had a sweet heat, and was cooked perfect. My husband got a sour apple martini (not in the menu) and it was well made. It's definitely a tried-and-true spot for a great steak / seafood dinner. read more

Yum, yum, yum! Make sure you sit in Trey's section! We endured the outdoor screened patio- not a hardship really, the fans and air units made this area very pleasant. I had the She-crab soup! I loved it! My husband felt it was a little sweet. Whatever, it was mine!!! Followed by a salmon salad. What a hit! We ended our meal with a Caramel Xango! These were fried cheesecake rolls topped with caramel sauce, with 2 scoops of cinnamon ice cream. And... my husband who thought my soup was too sweet devoured 80% of it. Thanks for sharing a few bites, honey ;) No pics. But assume the food looked as amazing at it sounds! read more

I traveled 800 miles to attend my sister's golden anniversary remembrance dinner that was held at Oscar's. There was a set menu that stated the steak would be cooked medium. I asked if I could have it cooked a bit more and was told "no, all the steaks are cooked medium" I was then served a rare steak which I could not eat, I asked for a go box (my hotel room has a microwave) and was told that go boxes ate not allowed at these dinners. I went to look for the manager for permission to get a go box and the waiter came back and said I could have a box. The people seated around me all had eatable steaks not rare like mine. I really cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

Oscar's - Supposed to be medium and was too rare for me. Waiter was not accommodating, no exceptions made. Sheez. - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Haven't been to this old classic in decades, but when I was growing up it was known as "the fancy restaurant". It was definitely showing its age on first approach but was pretty packed when we took MIL for a family "Fakesgiving" last Thursday. We had a reservation, but the parking situation was frustratingly insufficient. Hubby had to drop us ladies at the door and cruise around looking for parking. We joined the rest of the family and were seated in the addition to the left of check-in. It felt like a church rec room. It appeared to be a deck addition that was walled off to turn it into a room. It was very utilitarian and completely lacking in ambiance. My childhood impression of this as a "fancy" place was dispelled. Our waiter, Calvin, was charming and spectacular. He was attentive without hovering, appearing with perfect timing to top up tea or water. We ordered appetizers for the table and enjoyed our beverages. The fried calamari was good, lightly breaded and not rubbery. The grouper bites were delicate and flaky. The cold crab dip was meaty but underwhelming, with the crab flavor lost under the paprika. It would have been better warm. The legendary she-crab soup was nice and meaty, loaded with sherry and worth the fuss. My shrimp and grits were fair, with plenty of big beautiful shrimp. The grits were white and well-cooked, if a bit lacking in their own flavor. The shrimp and sauce were the stars. The mushrooms had no business being there and found themselves adorning hubby's steak, where they fit much better. The one that slipped by was an unwelcome and off-putting bite, not working with the shrimp. Everyone enjoyed their entrees including the baked scallops, the salmon, the fried combo, and the ribeye. We were too full for dessert, so I missed out on trying the Bananas Oscar. The service and food are excellent and good. The prices are fair for the quality of food, and you can't get a 6 dollar cup of better she-crab soup anywhere. If you want ambiance, make sure they are seating you in the dining room proper. I didn't get to see inside, but it can't be worse than the addition. Might try again with just the hubby, and save room for dessert! read more

Oscar's - Shrimp and grits. Ask them to hold the mushrooms. - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

The only thing we're disappointed with is that it took until our 14th anniversary to make this grand discovery. We booked reservations last minute to celebrate, and it was the best decision we could have made. First they brought out the best bread either of us have ever had with our wine. Then we had oysters on the half shell and mozzarella half moons for appetizers. They were both wonderful and the cheese pull was amazing. For our main entree, my husband had the prime rib with mashed sweet potatoes and spinach. He is still going on about the spinach being amazing and the prime rib cut like butter. I had the chicken carbonara and it was literally the best pasta I've ever tasted. We're both already itching to go back for more. For desert I had the caramel xango and he had the banana's Oscar. Both were absolutely amazing. Our waitress Tiffany was the cherry on top of our experience. She was so helpful when we had questions about the wine and good before ordering and never let our glasses get empty. Overall this was an amazing experience read more

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Oscar's did not disappoint. Our food and service was great. We started with the bruschetta which was good but just need a little salt. We all enjoyed the she crab soup and definitely recommend getting the bowl! Four our main meal, my mom and cousin had the steak salad and they both enjoyed it and I ordered the fruita Del mar. I was expecting a very light garlic lemon sauce, but instead it was more like a Alfredo sauce. It was DELICIOUS, but very fully and heavy. My seafood tasted fresh and we would definitely be back. The ambiance was nice inside and it looks like it lives up outside at times. read more

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We stopped in mid-afternoon for a late lunch, and sat outside in Oscar's covered patio bar, a very pleasant choice. Our server was personable and attentive without being interruptive, adding to our relaxed experience. I ordered Seafood Provençal, my wife had the She Crab soup and a Salmon salad. My shrimp and scallops were perfectly cooked, as was the salmon. The Provençal sauce was fresh and full of flavor to complement the seafood. My wife is hooked on She Crab soup, and loved Oscar's version. Based on today, I'll keep Oscar's on my will-visit-again list. read more

So it looks like the last time I was here it was 2 yrs ago for dinner according to my last review. Reading that review the food wasn't that great then... The place was pretty empty for being close to noon. Our waitress was attentive & nice. They played classical music in the room. Think Bridgerton. Today I went for brunch & I still wasn't impressed by my meal. My breakfast burrito lacked flavor. The mimosa flight was small oz wise and only had 3 flavors. The brunch menu is small and undesirable, however, the bread basket was good & the managed to get the chicken & waffles right. The waffles had a really good flavor profile. The saracha drizzle wasn't too spicy. It had a nice, light kick to it. If I go back I'd get that. Unfortunately I wasn't inspired by my surroundings to take photos. read more

Went here last night after driving past it for years. It is right next to Circle K. Ordered the fried calamari and stuffed grouper. The calamari appetizer was too much for one person so I had to put the grouper in a box. Nicole was our server and she kept my sweet tea refilled. Gorgeous restaurant. The manager Tina took photos of us too read more

Oscar's - Me and the famous artist Steven Jordan - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

We went here on a recommendation of a coworker. Great food AND great service! We will definitely go back again.

Staff was very professional and friendly. Food was very good. We were seated in an enclosed patio area which became very noisy when a party of about 20 were seated in the same area. On another day it would be nice to be seated there. read more

This is a very middle of the road steakhouse, on par with an Outback or a Longhorns, and priced about the same as well. Started with oysters in the half shell which were rather flavorless but inoffensive, and crab. The crab was quite clearly pre-cooked and was cool when it came out, and was pre-cracked. That was a bit of a surprise to me, never in my life have I ordered crab at a restaurant and had it pre-cooked. I had the surf-n-turf special, the filet was cooked properly but it was pretty tough for a filet. The smoked gouda mac & cheese had that ultra smooth consistency that screams "factory food"'. Really, most of the meal really felt/tasted like Sysco or something along those lines, more than a real deal in-house-made meal. There were a bunch of minor little service issues, like no fresh pepper offered for my steak, even though the fresh pepper grinder was right next to my table, and a glass for my mocktail being left on the table almost the entire meal even after telling the server I was done with it and not getting a refill. I also need to call out - and this isn't directly Oscar's fault - but for a restaurant that bills itself as a very upscale restaurant, the clientele comes there dressed like they are going to Burger King. If you think this is an alternative to Hall's, Oak, Burwell's, etc., it is not. The good news is, the price is not unreasonable for what it is, an alternative to Longhorns or Outback. J.Ja read more

We have been to Oscar's many times for dinner, and the food was also great. Our server was great. We went to Easter Brunch/Supper there yesterday and it was definitely NOT worth the $57 per person. Food was bland - even the whipped potatoes were blah... no one was at the breakfast table, so all the food there was cold and greasy. Would definitely NOT recommend for Easter or any holiday! read more

Had a reservation for Sunday at 12:30, we got snow on Saturday. Didn't hear anything so assumed they would be open. Late Saturday night I received a text asking to change my reservation to 1 pm as they weren't opening until then due to the snow. No problem, confirmed reservation, received confirmation text. Show up at 1 pm with 13 people and they aren't open. I called the next open day to speak to someone about what happened. Basically what I got was, system must have failed, we thought you canceled. No apology, nothing but attitude from the woman. They literally sent me a confirmation text and all of a sudden it was me that was in the wrong. Too many other restaurants in the area to deal with attitude when you just call for an explanation read more

Got an Oscar style filet. Filet had zero flavor. Crab was pathetic looking. No hollandaise. Husband got prime rib, which looked AMAZING, but was really tough. Did not taste good. Mashed potatoes were terrible. Zero garlic. A vampire could eat them, no problem. Everything seemed very rushed. Tiffany made zero eye contact. Seemed very passive aggressive. But service was quick for the most part. read more

Oscar's - Oscar style filet - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

One of our favorite restaurants in the greater Charleston area! -- Our latest visit to Oscar's was during the holidays, and we enjoyed the most delicious seafood pasta with white cream sauce I've ever had. And, of course, we couldn't leave without ordering the Banana Xango topped with caramel drizzle. I'm not usually a fan of bananas in desserts, but Oscar's Banana Xango is definitely an exception! read more

Oscar's - Complementary Bread - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

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Overall the food and service is good. The server said that their shrimp and grits were voted the best in the area. I don't know about the best part, but it was decent. I would definitely go again, but not on a regular basis. It's a little dark and definitely an older crowd. Parking is also an issue so be prepared for a crowded parking lot. read more

Oscar's - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Food and service was as expected. I have been here twice and the experience is consistent and meets expectations. read more

Oscar's - Deserts - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

The food, the service and the ambiance. Oscar's is a very popular place. Locals love it there. The restaurant has been in Summerville for quite a few years. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Such great flavor. Fair prices. Great ambience. Seated quickly. Great service

We visitors on Friday, October 25th. The ambience is nice and comfortable with vintage decor. The service was on point with our server and trainee providing professionals and friendly with attention to detail service. The food was good, flavorful & cooked to order. Parking is a bit cramped but it works. The place is busy and prices were fair. We would visit again. read more

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My wife and are new to SC and have been enjoying our dinning experience at many of the local eateries, inclusive of the Ice House, La Rustica, Laura, Page's Ocra Grill, etc. All of our dining choices have been sourced via recommendations from the local residents of Summerville and Oscar's was at the top of the list of fine restaurants to try. So it was with great anticipation that we decided to try Oscars late this afternoon. We were celebrating paying off our new SC home and were looking to party like retired rock stars (not), lol. Upon arriving, we were whisked to the bar side tables and were told to seat ourselves. Upon self-seating , we were given one menu and were promised another which took another 10 minutes. While waiting for the menu, we ordered our drinks, a glass of Moscato ($13) and a Miller Lite ($3). When the drinks (after a significant wait) were served, the pour of the Moscato was absolutely embarrassing. Literally it was about an eighth of a glass! When we advised the waitress of the paucity of the pour, she advised that only the bartender does the pouring of the wine and therefore there was nothing she could do about it. Oh well, the wine was finished in 2 sips, so $13 down the drain and buying a second eight of a glass for $13 was not an option. For an appetizer we decided to split the shrimp cocktail and it was a huge disappointment. The shrimp were tiny and unappealing, as was the little glass they were served in. Additionally, the presentation was unappetizing and had almost zero cocktail sauce. Instead, the shrimp were stuffed with a soggy salad into this tiny glass. #NotGood I guess they thought a tiny glass would make the shrimp look BIGGER, lol. For the entree, my wife order their seafood stuffed burrito and I ordered their Jamaican Jerk Maui. The Maui had to be immediately returned as it was a stale, over cooked, minuscule serving of fish. The Maui was less than a quarter inch thick and about 3 inches in length. A total disappointment. The Burrito was a larger portion, however, it was on the bland side of the ledger. As a replacement for my initial entree, I ordered the fried chicken breast with two sides. By the time the entree arrived, my wife had finished eating and our celebratory meal had been ruined. This was also a huge disappointment as the chicken breast were so tiny that it would be more suited to a children's meal. The sides of mashed potatoes and broccoli were pedestrian at best. As a result of the above, we asked to chat with the manager. Tony was a nice gentleman and he bought my wife another drink. Tony advised that he would address the issues we encountered with the staff to ensure that it doesn't happen again. So, we left very disillusioned with this establishment and hope that they fix these inadequacies. read more

Oscar's - I'm not sure, lol. It's supposed to be Jamaican Jerk Maui. - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Amazing food and the ser v ice was excellent. We had a vegan Eater and the staff ensured that there were amble choices for them.

My family and I enjoy dinner here over the weekend and the food was amazing, atmosphere was perfect and the staff was great but what made this trip such a memorable experience was our waiter MITCH he was so accommodating, helpful, funny, he made sure that all of our needs were and met sure that we had everything we needed, me and my family talked about his great service the whole ride home we are so eager to come back and enjoy! Thanks MITCH for the AMAZING service. read more

Came to celebrate my 70th birthday and Mitch made My meal so enjoyable. Cheesy mushrooms, she crab soup & a ribeye. read more

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The food's i ate always prepared just right I always find the yellow brick road back to Oscar's. Love the brown bread and onion soup for my lunch. The dessert all good tried all of them.People give this restaurant a try family's come here daily.out of townners come here First before you go anywhere else,.. read more

Ok we had reservations and was glad we did as the place filled up quickly. We were immediately greeted and shown to our table. Our server exceeded our expectations. Since it was our first time there, our server walked us through not just the regular menu but their special Thursday menu. He suggested the calamari to start. I didn't get a pic right away because my husband dove right in. It was served with marinara and sweet chili and it was cooked to perfection. I got the baked stuff shrimp with garlic risotto and mixed veg and it was outstanding. I only was able to eat 1/2. Made for great leftovers! My husband said his steak was cooked to a perfect med-rare and he enjoyed every bite. We wanted to get dessert as we were celebrating his military retirement but we were beyond full. Prices were reasonable and the place was clean and comfortable. How have we lived here 6 years and never been? Looking forward to going back and trying more! read more

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Had not been to Oscar's in a long time but nothing has changed since last visit we have been at two parties since first in 2016 that never posted. Food Solid Expanded menu and for a Thursday Night Parking lot FULL into extended business lot. Grouper Bites Calamari Fried combo shrimp and grits shrimp scallop sauté combo deserts all excelled Top it off with GREAT service from Victoria a credit to the Restaurant. Party of 4 all loved it. read more

Be careful, if you use a credit card, the credit card company applies a $4.75 service charge on you bill. Oscars blames the credit card company but ITS ACTUALLY SO OSCARS DOESN'T HAVE TO PAY CREDIT CARD COMPANY A TRANSACTION FEE. Instead the customer is really paying it. You better have cash or .. read more

Food was okay...nothing to brag about. Waitstaff was very nice Price was a little expensive read more

Oscar's - Braised short rib - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Great service and food. Enjoyed the shrimp and grits. The ambience is always relaxing and welcoming

Food was excellent in taste, however it was served lukewarm (both persons). They had corporate parties and the place was full, but we felt forgotten, waiting abt an hour for our food. Manager was super, offering to reheat, but we didn't want to wait longer. Ambiance is manly and super. But probably won't return. The owners response to my post was so positive, we did go back, for a lunch. The waiter, Cody was super, and the food was first rate. What a lunch! read more

First time going to Oscar's and thought the food and service was very good after we had to sit at the patio bar. Initially walked in and went to the regular bar which had 4 open seats. After a minute was told those seats were reserved then was directed to a long bar table that we tried to sit at but was also told it was all reserved. This was at 4pm. I've never been to a restaurant where seats at the bar can be reserved especially at such an early hour. We love to sit and eat at the bar so this was a big turn off and will not likely return. read more