Great location close to the lake and tons of parking spaces. Cute cafe with large food portions. Really enjoyed the fried pickles appetizer too! Service was friendly and we didn't have to wait too long for our orders to come out. Restrooms were ok - a little dated but not too dirty. Prices were ok for what we ordered. For lunch pricing, some of the entrees seemed a bit expensive, so I went with cheaper dishes instead. We will visit again on our next trip to the area. read more

Oskar's Café Went with my coworkers to Oskar's Café for lunch today and ended up having a better meal than I expected. I ordered the hamburger steak with gravy and onions, plus fried okra and corn nuggets on the side. The hamburger steak was about what you'd expect -- nothing fancy, but solid comfort food. I was happy to see the okra wasn't thickly breaded -- it was thin, crispy, and you could actually see the okra through the coating. That's my favorite kind! The corn nuggets were okay, just not something I'd go out of my way for. After the meal, we tried an appetizer of their giant cheese balls -- definitely something new for me. The cheese inside was a bit runny, so I probably wouldn't get them again, but everyone else around us seemed to love them. Our server was on time and generally adequate, though she did let my tea run dry and I had to flag her down for a refill. Overall, a nice lunch spot with good Southern-style comfort food and friendly vibes. read more

Oskar's Cafe - Hamburger Steak with Corn Nuggets and Fried Okra - Seafood Near Me - Dadeville, Alabama

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I think we got basically the exact same as we got last time. But always great and consistent. I really enjoyed the fried shrimp and baked beans! And corn nuggets are a must always read more

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A local favorite. Most days they are packed for lunch and dinner. The dining room is not elegant or fancy by any means. Very casual dinig atmosphere with wooden tables and lake decor. Most entrees are fried wih a country flare. There are a few healthy options, but not many. I had fried catfish and another member of our party had fried chicken. Both were absolutely mouthwatering! They are most known for their fried cheese balls. You definitely have to order a serving or two! You will not be disappointed! read more

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I've eaten here several times. I highly recommend dining here. Prices are reasonable. Service is adequate. Crowded at lunch.

I've grown up enjoying this restaurant, however, recently the business doesn't seem to be doing that great. Considering I found an open staple in my club sandwich, which was a to-go order, I tried calling back and didn't get an answer. Unfortunately, won't be back. They also seem to be short staffed. I hate that good businesses can't find decent workers anymore. read more

Oskar's Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Dadeville, Alabama

Greeting at door was great.? Our party was already seated. The server was patient as it was our first time. Husband ordered a Grilled Chicken Salad . He said he liked the way the chicken was chopped small to match the rest of the salad. I had a grilled chicken sandwich with a baked potato. It was cooked perfectly. Others had fried fish strips that was delicious. And a Double Cheeseburger that he said was very good! Great experience!! read more

Found Oskar's for a quick lunch today with my husband thanks to reading someone's yelp review talking about how much her husband loves the burger. Let me just say that burger was AMAZING. Cooked perfectly. Soft bun. Bacon was thick. The fries were fresh and cooked perfectly as well. We walked in and sat right down. The service was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Oskar's will definitely be added as a regular stop when we're down here during hunting season! read more

We've been coming here for some years when visiting Lake Martin, as it's a local staple. We have their t-shirts as well. Food is good and the service is friendly. You have to go soon after opening, as the parking fills quickly. We went recently and tried to order the BBQ. They said they were out. Wish they could make more of some of the menu items in advance. The BBQ is a regular menu item, not a special. We also ordered grilled fish (in lieu of the BBQ) but it arrived to the table fried. We didn't make a big deal of it, and they took it off the ticket upfront, which we appreciated, as we didn't expect nor request this. Their cobblers are good. The BEST item is the fried cheese. It's all-around good homestyle southern food. Will visit again when at Lake Martin. read more

What a lucky find! We stumbled upon this place during a road trip and now I'm sad that I don't live nearby so I can return. The staff were attentive and very friendly. It was busy but they checked in and kept drinks filled often. The special was chicken and dressing and was incredible. All of the sides were homemade and delicious. If you are in the area or willing to drive a little, you will not be disappointed. read more

Oskar's Cafe - Sunday special - chicken and dressing - Seafood Near Me - Dadeville, Alabama

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Food was great service was not great and there were other people who we could hear that were complaining but other than that it was great and the atmosphere was great read more

Excellent food and quality service. Lots of great options and portions are generous. Great home cooking!

Service was great. I do not recommend the catfish. Also do not order the side salad, it was literally shredded lettuce and tomatoes. We had to ask for shredded cheese. read more

If you're craving seafood, look no further- absolutely amazing seafood! Great service and nice dining area. Our favorite place to eat while at Lake Martin. read more

Food was decent. Probably not anything I'd go out of my way to get again, but it was convenient for our brief stay in Dadeville. Service was great. Love the soft ice and sweet tea. read more

Oskar's Cafe - Sweet Tea (w/ soft ice) - Seafood Near Me - Dadeville, Alabama

Oh how we love Oscar's Cafe! We've been eating here for better than 10 yrs, and have always gotten hot fresh food. You gotta get there before the crowds(5pm) or be prepared to wait. There are always specials on the white board when you come, Fried Shrimp plate is always good. This time, Oscar's had Royal Reds as appetizers, needless to say are main course was Royal Reds n a tossed salad. PERFECT! Oscar's is a time honored establishment with a rustic lakeside decor. Tea is cold and they serve that edible ice. Will I be back, and recommend others, of course I will. read more

Oscars lost a customer tonight. After waiting 45 minutes , we found out they had run out of baked potatoes. After another 20 minutes it was time to go. read more

Fried grouper was more grease than fish and overpriced. Onion rings dripping with grease. Salads came after the meal. Nice waitress, tipped 25 percent, but would not go back. read more

Oskar's is yummy. It's a quiet family place. We always have really good food there. Staff is always friendly. We love to eat here when we are visiting lake Martin. The food is delicious. Their ranch is awesome. Everything we eat has been tasty. Would highly recommend. read more

Full Alabama comfort food here. We were seated right away and our server was on the soot to get us started. Had the bbq pork with inion rings and brunswick stew. All of the plate was excellent. The diet coke and all other soft drinks were very large. Didn't have desert as the portion sizes for our meal were large. Cost was very reasonable. Entire staff was friendly with smiles thank yous and hellos. Perfect southern charm. Try it. You'll like it. read more

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Way off their game on September 11 in the evening: slow service, food came out barely warm. Seems they have changed some recipes, not for the better. And they have decided to use big city pricing. Very disappointed. read more

The price keeps going up, which is to be expected nowadays, but when you jack the price way up, and make the portions smaller and less quality, you have a recipe for disaster. People see what y'all have done since the new owners have taken over. Let's see if they last thru the summer. read more

More of a 3.5 star review. In all fairness our order was to-go... we ordered the cheese balls, grilled chicken sandwich w/side salad w/ ranch dressing. The cheese balls were decent they were cheesy with a hint of spice. Gives off a hush puppy vibe. The chicken was a bit dry and over cooked and a little plain. May return again, but wouldn't recommend to-go. read more

Oskar's Cafe - Cheese balls - Seafood Near Me - Dadeville, Alabama

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The fried catfish was amazing. If younare used to eating fish, you will know how fresh the fish is when you have a bite of it. We had a catfish fillet plate (forgot to take a picture), there was too much food for one person! The tartar sauce was fresh. The owners were the nicest people, so hospitable! They gave us complimentary chocolate fritters, as we were first timers! read more

Oskar's Cafe - Chocolate Fritters - Seafood Near Me - Dadeville, Alabama

Whew. Just don't do take out; otherwise, I'm sure it's good. Looking forward to eating in next time.

Get the cheese balls. service was excellent! They were clearly busy, and we got our food quick. Country cooking at its finest. Won't be sorry if you get the chicken fried steak! read more

I've been patronizing Oskars for years but I believe this will be my last visit. New owners jacked up the prices and service has gone downhill. We had to wait over an hour to get our meal after ordering it. Fried catfish was burnt and food was lukewarm. I'm SO disappointed in the " new" Oskars. read more

We went on a Friday evening and had a good time. Our server was awesome and the food came out quick. My grouper sandwich was amazing and the cheese balls live up to the hype. Oskar's will definitely be a regular stop when we visit the area. read more

My wife and I were visiting the Lake Martin, Al area recently. While there we asked several locals where we shouuld go out to eat that evening. Without hesitation they all said, "Oskar's Cafe"! ... Bottom line, we're glad we decided to eat here! The place was full of folks when we got there. Mostly locals! There was a lot to choose from in their menu. It all sounded good. I ordered their Seafood Platter which consisted of Shrimp, Oysters, and their famous Catfish. It came with two sides and I ordered Fried Okra and their Brunswick Stew. My wife ordered their Catfish Fillet Platter with Fries and a side Salad. It was all very good. We actually ordered an Appetizer too, their Fried Cheese Balls. These were awesome. If you do decide to come this way, we highly recommend Oskar's. Come hungry! Note: The attire is very casual. There's plenty of parking. It's a great family place. The lunch menu looked great as well. Enjoy! read more

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I ordered take out and was told it would be ready in 15 minutes. I was there and waited an additional 15 minutes before I got my food and guess what....the food was lukewarm at best. The whole time I waited, staff were goofing around. read more

Simple and delicious. Some of the best fried pickles I have ever eaten- lots of great homemade sauces/dressings too!! The catfish po boy was perfect! Cute place- friendly service! read more

Great little place I found on Yelp and we were not disappointed. I got the blackened catfish, which was probably some of the best seasoned fish I've ever had. My husband ordered the ribeye, which he loved, but after sampling my catfish, he said he wants to order it next time. The atmosphere is casual and I'm assuming because it's off the beaten path and popular with the locals that's why we were getting some stares from the other customers. I could feel the "Who are they? They're not from around here" looks, but we just laughed it off. It was also surprisingly diverse, with whites, blacks, Hispanics, and Asians all noted - not shocking, but still good to see in rural Alabama. We've had 2 separate people ask us if we tried the Cheese Ball appetizers and when we said no, they practically apologized. So apparently we need to get those next time! Looking forward to it. read more

Down home, lake-style relaxed, Oskar's is made for folks seeking good comfort food. The wait staff are as friendly and attentive as you'll find anywhere. They were quick with the service, asking how's everything, and made sure to offer a to go tea refill. The perfectly fried catfish, pork bbq, and hush puppies most definitely lived up to all the well deserved praise, but all came in a close second to the ridiculously decadent chocolate fritters we were forced to try for dessert! We'll definitely be back. read more

Ate here one night had to come back the next day. Real down home cooking. All of the food was great, sorry I missed out on the 7 layer chocolate cake read more

The food and service are amazing! Everybody is so nice and the food is great! We had the fried cheese ball which is a must and then split a cheeseburger and chicken fingers. So good! read more

Came here for lunch, meeting up with a friend. Never had been , so I trusted Yelp reviews to choose this place. Boy am I glad I did! Very friendly staff, cute ambiance and really busy for a Monday. Ordered the lunch special. Chicken fried steak, salad and onion rings . Everything was delicious, fresh and hot. For $10.50 ( drink included) I felt like I was stealing . Waitress was really awesome. So much food , I got a to go box. Was yummy 5 hours later for dinner. This place is a winner! Highly recommend read more

As soon as we entered the Oskar's, we felt most welcomed. There were six in our group. Our order came in a timely manner. Each of us had ordered different meals, and each of us were pleased with our choices. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff was efficient and friendly. Definitely will return! read more

There may not be a better restaurant on Lake Martin! My family has been going to Oskar's since the early 2000s and it never disappoints. Best sides are homemade chips and fried cheese balls! read more

The service was great, but the food was not. Every visit to the lake we come here and it's been great but this time was disappointing. The server did apologize to us about the long wait time and said she would discount our food. She took off a drink. The steak I ordered was not SEASONED. I put salt on pepper on it, which helped some. It was tender and cooked like I wanted it, but a little flavor would have helped. I know they were struggling because that's what the waitress said, but as long aa this place has been opened, they've had crowds before at this volume. It was just not a good experience. Maybe when we come back in July, things will be better. read more

Eat here fairly often and am rarely disappointed. I had the grouper fingers which were very good. My wife had the grilled shrimp, she normally gives me what she cannot eat but got a to go box to save them for another meal They even brought a brownie and ice cream for my birthday read more