I'll start with the positives: Strong well made drinks, charcuterie plate was delicious. Next, the not so awesome: Ambiance was crowded and LOUD. Corn chowder was not seasoned at all. Now the bummers: local caught striped bass was priced the same as if it was shipped to California, the rice/risotto was a combination of hot/cold + over/under cooked. The chef sat in the window all night talking to patrons while his food went out unseasoned and undercooked. To top off our time at Oro, the waitress felt the need to make sure and let us know what to tip her on after our gift card had been subtracted. Tacky. read more

Dinner was disappointing after our awesome brunch experience. The restaurant wasn't especially busy but service was slow, clumsy, and inattentive. We ordered off the prix fix menu which gave us an uninspired attempt at gourmet comfort food. I really want to like this place and I think it is a neighborhood gem but the quality of the prix fix menu and the service needs to improve. Will come back to try the a la carte items from the diner menu. read more

I'm SO psyched for Scituate that Oro exists. Oro isn't "good for Scituate" - it is hands down GREAT for just about anywhere you go. The fact that you walk in and feel like you're in downtown Boston or SF is the first achievement - but that's not what is notable about this place. It's the food. It's hands down, rock solidly delicious and the menu is inventive and interesting - not run of the mill. I went with my huz and two friends and we were all so happy with our meals. My fave was actually meal: the tartare and then the PORK Osso Bucco. Yes, Pork. I said it and I loved it. read more

Really fun menu and place. smaller than i expected. if you tend toward middle of the road and are not adventurous in your palette expect to be challenged but there will be one or two things for you. drinks were great. food was delicious. love the half plate options on the pastas. more than enough read more

I always heard great things about this restaurant. However the waitress brought the whole experience down. She spent a disordinate amount of time gossiping with her Scituate friends instead of serving the restaurant's clients. The martinis were not cold and the waitress blamed the bartender. The food was very good but the deserts were just ok . The ice cream sandwich tasted like a frozen treat from any corner store. Nobody said goodnight and thank you but the hostess looked great in her orange long dress ... read more

Ok, they just opened in the new Rt 3A location weeks ago and it appears they are going to give it a great effort to succeed here. Staff seems eager to please and I love the bar atmosphere and vibe. There was a good mixed crowd at the bar. I am a bit of a stickler for the feel, atmosphere and ambiance of a good tavern. This place has it! Now the shortcomings. My wife and I grabbed dinner to "try the place out" . First impression as you peruse the menu, its on the expensive side... I get that the owners have lots of food experience and have worked in some of the coolest and best places in the country. However, the current menu is VERY limited. I truly hope they start to offer some pub food and simple fare on the menu. This place can be so great...I hope they don't get too greedy with food prices - it will do well to accomodate both ends of menu tastes...I will be back when I feel they have added those needed options and alternatives to the menu. read more

This place can be hard to get a table. You have to love the food, though. They have lobster cakes to die for and a great swordfish. LOVE this place. Tables too close together and noise level are problems to be dealt with. read more

Quite a schlep from Boston for brunch but the little town is cute and the food was reminiscent of Stella (no strange coincidence, former Stella chef owns Oro). read more

Took my parents here for their 40th anniversary and was greeted with champagne on the house. Great start to the evening. Everything was delicious, from my mom's duck breast, lobster cakes, oysters, and the tuna appetizer was amazing. I called in a dessert platter before dinner and it was all delicious. Thanks for a great evening read more

Fantastic atmosphere. Loved the lamb carpaccio and the lobster cake. The chef Robin King and his wife Jill have done everything right. Can't wait to go back! read more

Revisited Oro two weeks ago and it's still fabulous. Try the lamb carpaccio and you'll understand why Oro is great. As our son said at his 21st birthday dinner at Oro "This is so good I want to shovel it in but don't want it to be gone!" Oro is the epitome of a neighborhood gem - go if you can but leave a table for us! read more

Went here on Sunday during the street fair in Scituate. Went at around 2 and they were still serving off the brunch menu which was fine. We both ordered the burger MEDIUM RARE....both came out well done no pink at all...although it was tasty it wasn't cooked the way we like it. I do not send food back as I don't want the people that cook my food being annoyed at me (unless something is really inedible).....Fries were very good. Server was also good. I might go back again if I'm in the area.. read more

The service, food and ambiance is great. While it can seem lively depending on where you're sitting, Oro always delivers a delicious dinner! They were quickly able to "pull something together" to seat our party of six even without reservations which was appreciated since we were hungry! We proceeded to sample cocktails (both the ginger and the strawberry one were delicious) and share appetizers (YUM! Misto del Mar). I had the salmon which was creative and delightful! We finished by splitting the cookie sandwich which they thoughtfully cut into six rather than the usual four... it's the little things that make a place succeed! All in all, if you're down on the wharf in Scituate you should definitely hit up Oro! read more

Outstanding food and customer service for this West Coaster. Was in the area on business and this place was a perfect to take clients and colleagues. Good drink selection and wine list as well. read more

Very good option in scituate. Great Sunday brunch. I really like the music and varied menu options. Fresh seafood, see pic. read more

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Excellent food. Very unique. I.had a ceaser salad . Not like any I have had before but delicious. With a Whitehall Sav Blanc.

I owed this place a return visit and have to say it was a much better experience the second time around. The one drawback and reason I wouldn't consider this a 5 star experience - the absence of sound dampeners makes for a loud/noisy experience. But on to the good stuff. We were on our way to Riva's for a late meal and decided to stop in here at the last minute. Our server was accomodating, attentive and very personable. This was already a noticeable difference. The food did not disappoint - particularly our tuna appetizer. The swordfish & risotto was mouthwatering and although I should have passed - I could not resist the creme brulee for desert. I cant' wait to go back. read more

We went for the 4th or 5th time last night. I would have to say this is the best food I have eaten anywhere anytime. The corn chowder is to die for. Wife had the steak which is just fabulous. I had pasta again fabulous. Every time we go we are just amazed at how incredible the food is. The service may be even better. Again I cannot imagine better food anywhere. Ditto on the service and friendliness.. I would give it 6 stars if possible. read more

This is one of the rare finds on the South Shore. It has some of the most creative and best tasting food in the area. I have been here numerous times and the food has always been consistent and the menu seems to change seasonally. read more

Food is fresh but rich and pretty tasty. Not a good place for a quiet intimate dinner, but more for a meeting place. Really noisy, there are no materials to absorb the sounds, so it feels cold and sterile. The TV is annoying and the bartender seems like she would rather be anywhere else, not welcoming at all. I usually come alone for a quick dinner, but have stopped as it us hard enough to eat alone, but then to get the cold shoulder from the bartender, makes for a less than enjoyable experience. Not sure how the owners can't see that? read more

Went for brunch, service was very slow. We asked for a condiment and it took 15 minutes to get it, by then our food was cold. Place needs to be cleaned floor was sticky. They don't serve the most common brands of alcohol. read more

A lovely dinner with friends last night. Chatham oysters to start, just right. The haddock was so yummy it almost brought a tear to my eye. The salted Carmel martini for dessert, oh my. Excellent! My only request is gluten free bread, please. read more

Really wanted to like this restaurant, but both our meals were under cooked, the bar tenders seemed overwhelmed and cranky and our waitress was unpleasant. Maybe we went on an off night, but we won't be returning. read more

Very impressed!! Visited Oro for the first time last night. Easy to park in the lot in back with a convenient rear entrance. Great ambience from the moment you walk in! Stylish yet simple decor, sedate wall colors with green & orange accent pieces bring it all together! Sat at the bar (about a dozen seats, huge tv over the bar). Got an immediate and warm welcome from Angela and John at the bar. Excellent wine selection at reasonable prices. Great & varied menu selections without having an overwhelming amount of choices! I had a Caesar salad & Colette had the beet salad. Both were Sooooo good and the presentation, especially the beet salad were eye-popping and impressive. The Parmesan crisp on the Caesar was REALLY good!!!! We shared the cilantro roasted Chicken and the kitchen was very receptive to substituting the rissoto instead of the sweet potato. No hassle at all, which was very pleasing. The entree was delicious! We weren't going to have dessert BUT Angela (who was truly a pleasure) talked up the selections and we finally decided on the pineapple right side up cake with coconut gelato. The cake was served warm and smelled as wonderful as it tasted! Truth be known, I HAVE to get the ice cream sandwich dessert next time! This place is a great new addition to the South Shore restaurant scene and definitely worth the trip! read more

Food is the best I have had anywhere in awhile. Lobster cakes, steak, fried artichoke hearts all phenominal. S'more dessert was creatively interesting and delicious. Can not rave enough about the food. The atmosphere however, is loud small and crowded. Go early if you want a quiet meal. read more

Really enjoyed our dinner here on a Saturday night. Would have given 5 stars; but, as others note, it's a bit loud for a quiet date night. Not that it's a place to bring a large group; but with a small space and "hard" walls, you could hear everyone else's conversations. That being said, the food was excellent! I had the special that night of swordfish over sweet potato fritters and my wife had lobster cakes over spinach. Good-sized portions and absolutely delicious. We started with a tuna____(?) and a caesar salad. Both were tasty and large enough that you wouldn't be dieting if you ordered two appetizers in place of an entree. The waitress (Haley) was friendly and helpful. She gave us plenty of space; but was around when we needed her. Highly recommended. read more

This is our fifth visit and most disappointed one. It was on Sat 9/22. Items ordered were ciopinno, shank and fish special. The ciopinno was horrific and on top of it, it was luke warm. Fish was dry. Shank was good. Don't know whether that was an "off" night for the kitchen. Like to hear from the establishment. read more

Have been to Oro twice recently. Right after the recent blizzard and earlier this year. What made it so enjoyable was the friendly atmosphere, courteous and prompt service and most importantly, the food. We had oysters (consistently the tastiest and freshest on the South Shore) linguini and clams, Ceasar salad and Salmon, so delicious. We dine in Boston and selectively on the South Shore. The dining scene has improved so much with the addition of Restaurant Oro and a few others. Oro has become our favorite because we love the size, the location and atmosphere. But most importantly because the menu is varied and the food never disappoints. read more

Local local local. Everything was awesome. 4 stars bc the root beer float was not shaken and served warm and the pork belly was undercooked.

We went for the first time tonight. We were a party of six and were well taken care of. The food is relatively non traditional but excellent and this is coming from a steak and potatoes type of guy! The service was tremendous and while we may have been a bit loud for that particular setting (three couple with no kids enjoying themselves!) the staff was gracious and kind in dealing with us. I highly recommend Oro and look forward to being a semi-regular. read more

Oro is amazing, I am shocked to see anyone give it less then 5 stars. The food is always on point, I go here often and very seldom am I not fully impressed by the fresh food and flavors. The staff is fantastic! Yes it gets packed but what can you expect delicious food attracts a crowd. read more

Used to love Oro but it wasn't very good tonight. Very limited menu and although the corn chowder is the best I ever had, the salad was drab and the calamari flavorless and overcooked. They got rid of my all time favorite, beet salad which was so delicious. Tried the meatball small plate and my husband and I both agreed we could have made better at home. Lousy. Sorry ORO, there is a reason you had no wait tonight at 7:30. They were all at Riva and the Galley. Summer is just starting, there is still time to fix!!! Good luck! read more

I went to Oro for my first time last weekend. The food was great and I loved the seafood risotto dish. However, my waiter was very rude. She never read us the specials and never checked in on us throughout the meal. She also acted aghast when I showed her my ID and made me feel uncomfortable. I truly felt singled out since I am in my mid twenties and most people at the restaurant were older. I would like to come back but not with the waitstaff treating me as such. read more

Oro was a great choice for a relaxing family dinner in Scituate Harbor. The menu has some very interesting choices for a wide range of meals. We were seated right away, but it took a while to get our food. Though the waitress was very helpful and nice, I found her to be a little annoying--she was always coming back to the table to check on us. Nonetheless, the meal was delicious when it arrived. The portions were VERY large, so I would recommend sharing if you are in a large group (or a romantic date). However, be aware that you can order 1/2 meals which would have been helpful to know upfront. However, I highly recommend trying Oro for your next dinner out! read more

If you havent been to Oro...GO. The chef/owner Robin and his wife have created an amazing menu and fun, chic restaurant with a hip yet casual vibe. The littleneck sweet corn chowder is to die for. Split a bowl to start so you have room to work your way through the menu through to dessert all of which will be prepared with passion, creativity and flair! A must if you are in Scituate! read more

We love Oro and have been to it a number of times. However, our recent experience with a group was disappointing - mainly in terms of service and kitchen hygiene. The appetizer that we ordered came with two pieces wrapped around by human hair. You could lift one piece and the other was tethered to it. We showed it to our waiter who only said "oh" and took it away. Nobody came by with an apology or any explanation for it. As if that wasn't bad enough, my striped bass entrée - which was excellent - also had a piece of hair in it. I did not want to upset our guests, so I did not bring that up with the waiter. We received our check and saw that the appetizer was taken out of the tab. What really bothered us was that nobody came to our table with an apology/explanation and that the second hair incident was an indicator that quality control was lacking in the kitchen. We are hoping that this review will help management correct these issues for this otherwise great restaurant. read more

Oro has a great atmosphere. Their food was very good but expect to pay for it. It is pretty expensive. I went there with my girlfriend and we each ate a meal and had two drinks and it was about $150.00 with the tip. This is the south shore not the city of Boston. Service was adequate, but the waiter definitely didnt want to be there. overall i would give it a B- or C+ read more

I grew up in Scituate Harbor and had the chance to eat at Oro last week while visiting my family. I'm used to fairly average food in the area and so was very happy to eat a meal that I think rivals any fine seafood I've had around the country right in Scituate Harbor! We started with a dozen oysters that were excellent and fresh and came with good condiments, we requested extra horseradish and it was delivered quickly. I had a striped bass special, which I found out later was caught by the owner himself in local waters (my Dad chats with the owner at the docks now and then)!!! Striped bass is very oily and pungent having a very strong "fishy" flavor that would be off-putting for many. The chef clearly understood this in the preparation; the skin was given a very strong crisp since this is where most of the oil is the crisping helps to moderate the flavor. The fish was placed on two fritters which were well salted and everything sat on a nice mellow tomato based gazpacho sauce. The acidity and flavor of the sauce allowed me to perfectly adjust for the oil in the fish on each bite. It was one of the most well crafted fish dishes I've ever had and that's using a fish that is not considered a high end desirable fish at all. My wife had lobster fritters that were excellent and also perfectly salted (this is something many cooks/chefs have trouble with). Our dessert was a layered mousse that I thought was amazing. I'm very happy to know Oro is just a walk from my folks house and I plan to return as often as I can!! read more

Always liked it but today more than a little off. Ordered a chopped salad w lardon & hard boiled egg. When kitchen staff served it she told me "there was a problem with the egg" and it would be brought to me. Greens were wilted, lardons were seriously undercooked...inedible, in fact. Never saw the egg. Who cares! But owners, pay attention. This is not good. read more

I had been at this restaurant when it first opened and hadn't been back until last week. It was superb. The food was great. I had the salmon and it was like butter. It was excellent. The service was really good. My husband and I had a great time. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more