This establishment was beautiful inside and out, our server, Gina, was a delight, and the food was so good that I didn't even get a photo. Prices are really reasonable especially considering the quality of the dishes, the service, and the beautiful ambiance. PS We popped in on a whim and were definitely underdressed in my ripped jeans and Hubby's shorts but no one made us feel weird about it. Highly recommend! read more

Oscar's - Entrance and outside patio - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

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First time trying Oscars and literally got one of everything basically. Some are not included I got the jumbo scallops and alligator bites appetizer to-go both were good. This is a casual dining restaurant with the option for outside seating with and the service was nice and attentive. But the food was good I got the crab cake entree with the creamy garlic risotto and the cheesy Gouda macaroni. Definitely place to try read more

Oscar's - Crab cake, Gouda macaroni & garlic risotto - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

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

Everything is wonderful there. Where do I begin? My current favorite is the beef short ribs. So flavorful. And of course our server was fantastic. He's been there forever and always does such a great job. And to finish it off. The crème brûlée! It's the best ever!! read more

This is one of our "Go To" favorite restaurants. 9 times out of 10 they do not disappoint. The fried grouper bites are my absolute favorite! However, this weekend they had the whole flounder and again it did not disappoint! The seasoning was good and the fish was fried to perfection! Of course, I had to have my favorite desert, the Caramel Xango. This is a must each visit, no exceptions. Also, the service is always impeccable, thanks to Kelvin. He is very professional, attentive and serious about his craft. He makes certain all of his guests are cared for above and beyond. read more

The food and service are great ! We usually eat lunches there, last time was New Years Eve. Love the French Dip and She-Crab soup. Nice cozy restaurant, and these days I pay with credit card but tip the waitstaff cash everywhere. On the credit card slip I write cash on the tip line, so only the staff know what I tipped them. I'm a generous tipper and this keeps Uncle Sam out of it. Really enjoy Oscar's ! read more

Oscar's - Wifes dessert, I had to try it and it was delicious - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

My husband and I have been going to Oscar's for Christmas Eve for the past few years. It is delicious, plus we don't have to cook and clean up for just two people! We also love to bring people who visit us from out of town! Oscar's has the best shrimp and grits in all of Charleston. They are as good as my mom's homemade shrimp and grits! read more

We love everything about Oscar's, and we have for more than 20 years. It's our go to celebration spot in Summerville for family birthdays. It's our go to spot to celebrate making it through the work week. It's consistently great in all areas -- great tasting food, varied menu with something for every palate, attentive service, slightly more intimate booths for our frequent party of two, and also adeptly handling our party of 16. Our favorites are the steak with herb butter, she crab soup, seafood Provençal, Scottish salmon, and all of the desserts. read more

Great food and service. Highly recommend this is a wonderful place Taking my whole family there

Stopped by Oscar's for my birthday lunch. And loved everything about the establishment! It was early, so I was able to get a seat pretty easily. The inside was beautiful, but chose to sit outside because it was a lovely day. The hostess was very gracious and when I came back to ask where the bathroom was, she personally escorted me there. Our lunch was amazing and they have, great brunch mimosa and bloody Mary specials. The food was tasty but the bananas foster was out of this world!! At the conclusion of the meal, they gave me a little chocolate and a happy birthday card, super classy. Highly recommend for just an amazing quality place to eat. read more

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We came to Oscar's to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. We called in advance in order to book for a large group. The tables were ready for us when we arrived. Service was great the entire way through. We got multiple appetizers, picking ones that would be easiest to share - crawfish, cheese curds, brussel sprouts, etc. All appetizers were great. I also started with a sangria, but it was probably the furthest thing away from a sangria - it tasted more like a mixed fruity drink with sprite as it had so much fizz, and it was served in a standard glass. It is the only thing I would not get again. For our meals, I got the crab cakes and my husband got the seafood burrito, which he absolutely loved. My crab cakes were full of crab, and good. My only gripe is that the sides were so little in comparison to others. My mom got a lot of mashed potatoes and vegetables with her scallops, and what I got was more for presentation of spinach and creamed cauliflower. I wish I had equal size portions of vegetables as the spinach was definitely enjoyable. My last gripe, is the credit card charge. The credit card charge is not known until they give you the bill. If you pay by credit card, expect this large addition. I paid for our entire group, so I was not going to have hundreds of dollars of cash on me. It's a disappointment to see at a nice restaurant, when I'm spending so much, they feel the need to add an additional charge, which I have not seen, at least yet, at other nicer restaurants. Overall, I would recommend Oscar's, but I can't quite give them 5 stars as there are improvements that can be made to put them up there in line with other upscale restaurants. read more

Stopped for lunch. Terrific atmosphere and food. A treasure tucked away from heavy shopping traffic.

Tom was such a great server! Loved his recommendation of the yummy Pinot my mom and I shared over lunch! Can't come to the south without having she crab soup!! It was so creamy and had a ton of crab in it - no skimping here folks.. The Frutti di mar was excellent! There scallops were cooked perfectly too - sometimes those tricky buggers come out raw (yes Gordon Ramsey voice was meant with that) - And to top the entire lunch off we had the cream cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla deep fried and then topped with Carmel and cinnamon ice cream - hello chefs kiss - Went home with a food coma but will absolutely make Oscar's another must eat at when I come to Summerville!! read more

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Excellent food. Superb service. Lovely atmosphere. The "room" we were dining at was cozy and the lighting was lower. My husband and I enjoyed a romantic night out. read more

We stop in Summerville over night on our way home to NJ. I picked this restaurant to eat that night by reviewing the reviews on Yelp. It was every thing that is good...food, service and people. Our server was excellent. read more

What could improve..... EVERYTHING. The reviews we read talked about how nice and pricey this place was. The menu looked basic, and good. So we went. We were only wearing polos, and shorts. Hoping that would be fine. Pulled in the parking lot...we felt overdressed. You have to stand/sit in a very cramped entryway to wait for your table (think Applebees from the 90's. Women in stirrup stretch pants, feeling all fancy, men with beer guts running outside to get a cigarette. The hostess was basically dressed for a bad yoga class. Her pants pulled so high that everything was on show...and that's not something you need to see before eating. Restaurant is clean. Waiter was decent...a little too forward on the upsell(on EVERYTHING) Food & Drink. White Sangria=NO. Cheap white wine with some cut up fruit. Not even close. Did not drink it. Ordered sweet tea (bojangles is better) Fried Green Tomatoes. Okay. Not great, but then it isn't tomato season. Baked cheesy Mushrooms. Let me just give you the recipe. Go to the store. Get a basic tub of mushrooms, throw them in a small dish. Cover them in jack cheese. Bake. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT SEASONING....save that for the main course. Filet Mignon, Lima beans, goat cheese mashed potatoes. Or more correctly... a salt lick, with some Lima beans added into a soup of salt. And mashed potatoes that ain't never met a goat. Braised short ribs. With potatoes, collard greens, and 'crispy onions'. Or... a sauced salt lick, with some of the WORST greens I have ever tasted. Same basic mashed potatoes. The soggiest crispy onions I ever done did see. The waiter was determined to get us to get dessert. So we got the apple cheesecake to go. THAT was worth it. It was good. We went home and ate pizza and had cheesecake. Never again. read more

Have to make Reservations which was very easy process. The place parking was tricky but they have a lot in the rear. Beautiful seating for all groups and the place ambiance is very tasteful. Service was above standard and the food was portioned perfectly and delicious . True 5 star for a first date and great evening out read more

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Everything was very good. The server was knowledgeable and helpful with choices. The service was excellent. We all left with satisfied full bellies. Great restaurant. read more

The food,ambiance.and service were excellent. The smell crock of onion soup was exceptionally prepared. The boss had the house salad $8 that she liked very much. I had the grilled Maui $18 and the warden had the chicken Oscar. The professional server was a refreshing touch. Overall a good place and was crowed for an early lunch. Worth trying. I recommend asking for Kelvin's dining room. The new owners haven't made any changes to the food and staff. read more

Oscar's - Dining room - American Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

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I truly love everything about Oscar's! The food, ambiance and service is impeccable. They've always got great weekly specials. And this locally family-owned restaurant has been a Summerville staple for decades and they never disappoint. A+++ read more

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

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First of all, my wife prefers a booth and I usually have to ask for one. We got a booth without asking so that was a great way to start! We've been to Halls and ordered filet mignon and they were too rare so when we ordered filet mignon here we both got medium well. They were perfect. Sides were perfect and we were too full for desert. It was busy but it was like we were all alone in our booth. Service was top notch and we tipped accordingly. We will return and recommend to anyone that listens. read more

While visiting Charleston for a friends wedding weekend my husband and I found a night to ourselves and couldn't eat any more BBQ so Yelp helped us find Oscars with its many 4 and 5 star reviews. The lack of available reservations made us hope we were picking the right place. Called at 3pm not hopeful they would have anything but they ended up being able to seat us at 8:15 so we took it (despite being slightly later than we would have liked.) We arrived to an adorable building that looked like an old house with both outdoor seating and indoor seating that seemed to be one side with a bar that was more casual dining but also a more formal dining room. Our server Charlie was fantastic and went over all the specials and helped make recommendations since it was our first visit. Prime rib cooked perfectly, an enormous wedge salad with creamy tangy bleu cheese, scallop appetizer was melt in your mouth and consisted of 4 large scallops but the only item that wouldn't get 5 stars in my eyes was the crab soup. The texture seemed a little off but the flavor was definitely there. Overall we would definitely come back to Oscars on another trip to try the many other menu items we had to pass up. read more

Service, food and ambience. All excellent, no waiting and will go again. Great waiter and timely service. read more

We came in for a friends birthday with a group of 6 and they took awesome care of us on a Friday night out on the patio! Our waitress was truly amazing and the food was great too. I wish I didn't have such good envy of all my friends meals haha. My only complaint is my cosmo had a lot missing before it got to me so I didn't order another drink. read more

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A charming little restaurant we stumbled upon in Charlestown. We lucked out & got there in time for a 5pm dinner date. My boyfriend & I had a bowl of SHE CRAB SOUP, personally, I'm not a fan of she soup after sampling. Entree was Salmon for me & my man (he'snot certain) refer to photos. Overall, a romantic little seafood steak restaurant. Has been in business over 50 yrs so I thought "we really can't go wrong" it was worth it. Just not a fan of the she crab soup at all. I'd suggest reservations. read more

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A wonderful experience. Great wait staff and excellent food. Clean and well appointed interior.

French onion soup, filet and a shrimp and grits?* dinner for us tonight. I am shocked to say everything was excellent. Food was excellent. Staff was kind and attentive. We sat in the outdoor patio area and it was lovely. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area and would visit again! read more

Came in for a 3pm late lunch. We both had the shrimp and grits and it was delicious. Lots perfectly cooked shrimp, cheese, grits of course and pork belly. Service excellent. Manager came by to make sure everything was good. Really enjoyed Oscar's! No pictures- we snarfed too fast. read more

OMG, I have lived in the Charleston/Summerville area since 2005 and my husband just brought me to Oscar's for the first time! WOW, can I say this is the best restaurant hands down. From the service to the ambiance to the food, everything was amazing. I will definitely be back as there are many other items on the menu that I must try. As you can see in the pictures, hubby had a hamburger as he really limited to what he can eat right now and he said it was perfect! I had a salad and the crab cake melt which was fantastic! I also wasn't able to order off the desert menu but I took a picture for you guys to see as it is cruise quality for sure!! Please visit if you are from out of town or even if you live around Summerville as it is quaint and beautiful! Happy eating ! She crab soup for me next time! read more

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The she carb soup and cold crab dip didn't even last long enough for pictures.. but we love coming here for a nice southern meal. Beautiful ambiance and great service. Always love coming here and have never had issues. read more

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Loved the food and the service. Perfect for my business lunch meeting! Booths and tables in a casual atmosphere. read more

Been coming here for many years and have never been disappointed. The team is always up and we've never been said "no" about a special request. The collards are the best... makes eating your veggies a special treat. Love the re-done patio. Quiet elegance in a parking lot...Great job everyone! read more

Food was authentic and tasty. Service was some of the best I've had since coming to Charleston 5 years ago. Ambiance was very nice yet not gaudy. read more

Took my parents to Oscars for their last night in town visiting. They said it was their favorite meal. Honestly, one of the best crabcakes I've had in CHS. Stepmom loved the fried chicken, simple yet packed with flavor. Had to save room for the peanut butter pie too of course. Interesting place with 3 different atmospheres all under one roof. Good diverse menu. Something for everyone. read more

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

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Great menu variety! Definitely something for everyone! I made reservations for when I had family visiting from Wilmington. Our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable. The food was amazing! I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and Mac n cheese and my husband had the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Everything was served warm and came out within a timely fashion. Would definitely be a nice place for a small work or family function. read more

First time here visiting from DC. The food/drinks were great. However towards the end April the General Manager comes over to the table and states "a group of old ladies said that they couldn't concentrate on their food from all the loud noise coming for the back." One thing to note is that it's after 9PM, hardly anyone in the restaurant, 2 groups of African American customers "sitting in the back", and 2 white ladies sitting mid-way through the restaurant. Once April stated that we asked for the check she walked away and never came back out. Now, not once did April communicate that same concern to the other group of black people. We left feeling disrespected and disappointed. I will never come back to this place. read more

I cannot believe it took me so long to try Oscar's! The food and service were phenomenal. Our waitress, Dre, was really amazing. She always had a beautiful smile on her face and gave us the perfect amount of attention. I had shrimp n grits for my meal and it was very good. read more

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

Incredible service and cuisine in a beautiful space! The main dining area is lovely, and the bar area is comfortable and casual. Oscar's is easily my favorite restaurant in Summerville. read more

Male manager? Right away dismissed my service animal. He lunged towards her to get a reaction, then said" yea she's not trained, you'll be sitting on the patio". First place we ate coming to look into moving here. On top of that ? Salmon meal came out chilling cold with cold mash potatoes . The manager April was very nice and accommodating, but the night was already ruined. Thanks Oscar's!! How many years in business? read more

This updated review is years too late. I have eaten at Oscars at least a dozen times in the last few years. I was hesitant to go after my previous experience, but a friend gave us a gift card and my wife weren't going to waste it. I am so glad I did. Oscars totally redeemed theirselves. I haven't had anything short of a great meal since. I've tried specials. I've tried regular menu items. Everything is great. My daughter chooses Oscars for special occasions and will choose Oscars over another well-regarded steakhouse in town (H@ll$ Ch0ph0u$e) Typically easy to get a reservation (even last minute) If not available, it's never a long wait to eat in the bar section. The wait staff has been friendly and knowledgeable every time. read more