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    Oscar's

    4.3 (827 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Buttermilk fried chicken with my potatoes and mac and cheese.
    Amanda W.

    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!

    Supposed to be medium and was too rare for me. Waiter was not accommodating, no exceptions made. Sheez.

    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.

    Shrimp and grits. Ask them to hold the mushrooms.
    Kerry B.

    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!

    Oysters on the half shell
    Ashley B.

    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

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    Angela D.

    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.

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    Stephanie M.

    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

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food! Absolutely delicious! The desserts are incredible. Service is great. Very accommodating, you can substitute if you wish.

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely love this place! Service is excellent. Nice atmosphere. Everything on the menu is delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Always great food, always great service. Oscar's does not disappoint. Would recommend and will be returning!

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    This is wonderful to hear. We hope to see you again soon!

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    2 years ago

    Great low country food with exceptional service...we absolutely loved it! After four decades they definitely have things figured out.

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    3 years ago

    Oscar's a long standing Summerville institution. They continue to provide great food and service.

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    Thank you, Jodi, for dining with us and for your kind words!

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    Thank you! That means so much to us.

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    Thank you! Jay is great. Come back and see us!

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    2 years ago

    Best Dining room and Best Happy hour in downtown area The daily specials and cocktails are usually great!

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    2 years ago

    Food and service is amazing. I recommend the seafood burrito. The steaks are delicious as well. You really can't go wrong.

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    2 years ago

    Food is excellent as is service. They were attentive and the steak was delicious! Cooked perfectly.

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    Excellent! We are so glad to hear that!

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    3 years ago

    Very hit or miss with Oscars. Last two times the food was meh, like it was all premade and reheated. Definitely not worth the price tag.

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    Excellent Tracy! We are so glad to hear that!

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    2 years ago

    The food and service at Oscar's is some of the best in Summerville. It's a great place to celebrate

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    Ask the Community - Oscar's

    Dress code for Oscars?

    You can dress formal or jeans and nice shirt,.l always. Dress formal when I go to Oscar's.

    Can I order takeout?

    Yes

    Do you serve brunch?

    No we do not

    Is this casual dining or dressy?

    Business Casual was typical

    Are kids ok here or is this a fancy restaurant?

    Kids are welcome here. It's a restaurant that has multiple rooms, the main dining is more formal and quiet. I would take well behaved kids :) The "porch" as they call it is a fully glassed in room off the bar. It's louder and has a slightly more… Read more

    Is it as noisy as their reataurant on King Street?

    Hi Sharron! We have dining rooms with different vibes and noise levels by nature of the vibe. If… Read more

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