I came to The Oar House as soon as they opened (actually maybe 5 minutes before), and I was one of…read morethe first customers to get seated there, so I was happy the place was decently empty before rush hour began.
I was seated and Darius was the waiter at my table, and got me started with a Mimosa; light on the orange and more heavy on the champagne. Because I looked at the online menu prior to arriving, I knew and already placed all my orders right then and there: the Oar House Smash Burger, Lobster Mac and Cheese, and the Harbor Piccata.
Right off the bat, the Lobster mac and cheese had this delicate, salty crust on the top, and the pasta itself was soft yet firm in texture, and the cheese was almost a soup with how creamy yet runny it was. There was an abundance of lobster, which gave it a sea-salty freshness with a nice chew.
The Oar House Smash burger was juicy, cheesy, and very meaty. It came with two patties of different meats, tomatoes and a combination of greens. Right away it was the perfect item of what I wanted to pair the mac and cheese with. It had give, but the buns held its shape very well, fluffy, soft, and wasn't dry or crumbly. The pickle that it came with was perfectly crunchy and salty, and I would say it paired better with the mac and cheese.
Finally, the Harbor Piccata was exactly what I wanted: beautifully sauced pasta, nice bouncy capers, and sautéed chicken that shed very gently. I finished all three within a span of an hour.
Overall I have zero complaints about this location, the view is beautiful both inside and outside, and the ambiance is great if you don't get caught in the busy hours, the customer parking is an excellent feature if you're looking to experiment a new place without the hassle of finding parking. Darius was very charismatic to chatter with, lots of good banter, no judgement at all, and that made the experience that much better. Definitely recommend stopping by.