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I have come to this place a few times while in Pensacola on work trips. I think this was my 3rd trip here. I love the atmosphere- love to be outside by the marina. The service was a little slow at first, but it was busier than I expected on a Monday night. I think they had a volleyball league going on or something. I ordered the grouper sandwich (lightly blackened) with green beans as the side. I really enjoyed both- the fish was cooked perfectly and the green beans had a good flavor (garlic flavor). My friend ordered the ahi tuna sandwich (blackened and seared). She seemed to enjoy that as well. Only thing I would change is more local beer on draft as I enjoy drinking local when I'm traveling
This is a fun and casual restaurant right on the water overlooking a marina. Food is delicious and very fairly priced. Tartar sauce was oddly sweet but everything else was great.
Baja tacos with fish ( farm raised) or fresh shrimp, or fresh mahi mahi. Available grilled, blackened or fried. We got the shrimp blackened and it was great. Could benefit from avocado added, but the side of coleslaw added a similar creaminess. Side of beans, salsa and a slightly spicy dipping sauce too. The tacos were LARGE and filled with shrimp lettuce and chopped tomato in every bite I do love that in this area one can easily find fresh fish cooked in a variety of ways! Key lime pie had a weird neon green syrup on it. Good crust, but the body was not much on lime. I'd skip. Friendly service Views aplenty here-- the water and boats.
We were passing through the area and the front desk clerk recommended this place. The road ends right at the parking lot and parking was plentiful. We sat at the bar for less than 10 mins before we were shown to our table. Right on the water, I couldn't have chosen a better spot. They were very busy but our order was taken quickly and we didn't have much of a wait for the food. I had the Key Largo shrimp appetizer for my meal. The shrimp were huge and perfectly seasoned. My spouse had the fish & fries and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. They have several eating areas, indoor, outdoor and covered patio as well. Sitting by the key watching the boats go by was a special treat. Great location to enjoy the sunset over the water.
Oar House is a Pensacola institution for good seafood, efficient service, and great place to watch the boats pass by. Their food is consistently good. The dining room is inside outside with a beach tiki atmosphere. There is also a volleyball court. I use get a salad with grilled tuna as a low carb option. If not, I usually get the seafood basket with fish, shrimp, and fried oysters with a side of cheese grits instead of french fries. I love dipping the fried seafood with the grits. Delicious. They also have really good seafood gumbo. For three people with 3 soda, an appetizer, and 3 main courses our check including an $11 tip added about $75 dollars. During inflation, where every restaurant is trying to take advantage and over charge customers, they have been reasonably priced. Kudos to them for keeping their prices reasonable and affordable.
What a cute place to stop and have lunch! We sat on their outdoor deck and enjoyed a view of the water and marina. I ordered the blackened shrimp with rice and steamed broccoli, while my husband ordered the fish and chips. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The blackened shrimp was so flavorful! To end the meal, we chose to share key lime pie (even though it was a square). It had just the right kick of lime flavor and it was sooooo creamy. We loved it and highly recommend. Oh, and service was great!
This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend who had visited the Pensacola area. We just moved here and this was only seven minutes from our new home. The hostesses are excellent and very friendly. They seated us next to the water at a great table with a wonderful view. Our waitress arrived at our table, timely, and with a big smile. Drinks were ordered and brought right over. We had fried pickles for an appetizer and they were absolutely delicious. We all ordered seafood to include shrimp and grouper, which all came with sides of hush puppies and fries or grits. I opted for the grits and they were absolutely delicious I would really recommend the oar house if you're in the area visiting or if you just moved here or if you're a long-term resident. It is a great fun atmosphere and everyone there was wonderful.
Great place for lunch on the water. Great food - we had appetizers (hush puppies, fish fingers & fries) with drinks. Great atmosphere - laid back & clean. We really enjoyed visiting with our server, Logan. He was friendly, informative about the menu and very efficient. Highly recommend this place for small or large groups.
Quick service and super friendly. Fried gator bites for appetizer was a hit with the whole family. Great atmosphere and food.
One of the very first restaurants that we tried after relocating to Pensacola. We followed up on the recommendations from our neighbors. The Oar House was one of them. As we arrived we were greeted by a server who led us to our table by the windows. The view of the bayou was pleasant with boats drifting through. A touch of Pirates of the Caribbean. The menu was quite extensive so it took awhile to decide our appetizers and entrees. Hushpuppies and a bowl of Seafood Gumbo to start. Then we had The Forklift, Blackened fish filet topped with provolone cheese and sauteed mushrooms. Also the Chicken sandwich that was marinated and blackened. The meal was finished with a slice of Key Lime pie. We'll be coming back to try the other delicacies soon enough. Aloha and Mahalo.
enjoyable spot! Came middle of the day and sat outside. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were very good! juicy, and flavorful! the ambiance is on the water with a little rustic vibe. one off only for the service. the bartenders were a little scattered... yet the place wasn't busy at all. it took them a while to check on us, or offer us another drink. their was maybe 10 people sitting at the outside bar. but when they djd get to us, they were very friendly & informative. overall good lunch spot!
This place is wonderful, located on the water so you can watch boats coming in to dock or leave. Outside Tiki bar is very trendy with tvs and open air feel. Seating at tables with umbrellas, sun shades all around the bar area, and extra seating area without tables too. Great place to relax and grab a drink and something to eat. The food is always wonderful, drinks are cold and the service is always wonderful. You will meet good people here every time you visit and it is a place you must visit if you are in Pensacola!
We like to stop here for lunch when in the Pensacola area. This was our first trip back since 2021. Our service was fine. We like the view of the bay & boats. It's a beachy vibe. My husband's & friend's pieces of grouper were small & thin this tile. Tasted fine, but they felt the size of fish was very small. My nephews grilled medium ahi tuna was thick & large. My husband loved their root beer. The gumbo was was ok but not great, but the cup was a good size & he was glad he didn't get the bowl. The cole slaw everyone enjoyed. My oyster po boy was filled with a lot of fried oysters & was good, but the oysters & fries were not very hot at all. My margarita was a C, I make a better one at home. So while we still enjoyed our visit, it was not quite as good as several years ago. Fun photo ops for tourist throughout the place inside & out. The parking lot gets full. They don't take reservations so it gets BUSY at peak times.
I was in town in Pensacola and one of some seafood. My brother was meeting me in recommended this place. I thought it looked a little tourist at first. It may be, but it has great views and amazing food. Service spectacular, I bring Jacuzzi with your cold beer. Was that right by the water and enjoy the yummy food. We started with some bowl, shrimp, and hush puppies. The hush puppies were to die for. That came with a queso dipping sauce. For my main meal, I got the flounder and grits recommended by the waitress. It was phenomenal. Perfect cooked fish all red yummy grits. I will definitely be back the next time I'm back in Pensacola! read more
2 months ago
3 months ago
I have come to this place a few times while in Pensacola on work trips. I think this was my 3rd trip here. I love the atmosphere- love to be outside by the marina. The service was a little slow at first, but it was busier than I expected on a Monday night. I think they had a volleyball league going on or something. I ordered the grouper sandwich (lightly blackened) with green beans as the side. I really enjoyed both- the fish was cooked perfectly and the green beans had a good flavor (garlic flavor). My friend ordered the ahi tuna sandwich (blackened and seared). She seemed to enjoy that as well. Only thing I would change is more local beer on draft as I enjoy drinking local when I'm traveling read more
9 days ago
Baja tacos with fish ( farm raised) or fresh shrimp, or fresh mahi mahi. Available grilled, blackened or fried. We got the shrimp blackened and it was great. Could benefit from avocado added, but the side of coleslaw added a similar creaminess. Side of beans, salsa and a slightly spicy dipping sauce too. The tacos were LARGE and filled with shrimp lettuce and chopped tomato in every bite I do love that in this area one can easily find fresh fish cooked in a variety of ways! Key lime pie had a weird neon green syrup on it. Good crust, but the body was not much on lime. I'd skip. Friendly service Views aplenty here-- the water and boats. read more
3 months ago
We were passing through the area and the front desk clerk recommended this place. The road ends right at the parking lot and parking was plentiful. We sat at the bar for less than 10 mins before we were shown to our table. Right on the water, I couldn't have chosen a better spot. They were very busy but our order was taken quickly and we didn't have much of a wait for the food. I had the Key Largo shrimp appetizer for my meal. The shrimp were huge and perfectly seasoned. My spouse had the fish & fries and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. They have several eating areas, indoor, outdoor and covered patio as well. Sitting by the key watching the boats go by was a special treat. Great location to enjoy the sunset over the water. read more
4 days ago
Oar House is a Pensacola institution for good seafood, efficient service, and great place to watch the boats pass by. Their food is consistently good. The dining room is inside outside with a beach tiki atmosphere. There is also a volleyball court. I use get a salad with grilled tuna as a low carb option. If not, I usually get the seafood basket with fish, shrimp, and fried oysters with a side of cheese grits instead of french fries. I love dipping the fried seafood with the grits. Delicious. They also have really good seafood gumbo. For three people with 3 soda, an appetizer, and 3 main courses our check including an $11 tip added about $75 dollars. During inflation, where every restaurant is trying to take advantage and over charge customers, they have been reasonably priced. Kudos to them for keeping their prices reasonable and affordable. read more
What a cute place to stop and have lunch! We sat on their outdoor deck and enjoyed a view of the water and marina. I ordered the blackened shrimp with rice and steamed broccoli, while my husband ordered the fish and chips. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The blackened shrimp was so flavorful! To end the meal, we chose to share key lime pie (even though it was a square). It had just the right kick of lime flavor and it was sooooo creamy. We loved it and highly recommend. Oh, and service was great! read more
This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend who had visited the Pensacola area. We just moved here and this was only seven minutes from our new home. The hostesses are excellent and very friendly. They seated us next to the water at a great table with a wonderful view. Our waitress arrived at our table, timely, and with a big smile. Drinks were ordered and brought right over. We had fried pickles for an appetizer and they were absolutely delicious. We all ordered seafood to include shrimp and grouper, which all came with sides of hush puppies and fries or grits. I opted for the grits and they were absolutely delicious I would really recommend the oar house if you're in the area visiting or if you just moved here or if you're a long-term resident. It is a great fun atmosphere and everyone there was wonderful. read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
Great place for lunch on the water. Great food - we had appetizers (hush puppies, fish fingers & fries) with drinks. Great atmosphere - laid back & clean. We really enjoyed visiting with our server, Logan. He was friendly, informative about the menu and very efficient. Highly recommend this place for small or large groups. read more
5 months ago
Quick service and super friendly. Fried gator bites for appetizer was a hit with the whole family. Great atmosphere and food. read more
2 months ago
One of the very first restaurants that we tried after relocating to Pensacola. We followed up on the recommendations from our neighbors. The Oar House was one of them. As we arrived we were greeted by a server who led us to our table by the windows. The view of the bayou was pleasant with boats drifting through. A touch of Pirates of the Caribbean. The menu was quite extensive so it took awhile to decide our appetizers and entrees. Hushpuppies and a bowl of Seafood Gumbo to start. Then we had The Forklift, Blackened fish filet topped with provolone cheese and sauteed mushrooms. Also the Chicken sandwich that was marinated and blackened. The meal was finished with a slice of Key Lime pie. We'll be coming back to try the other delicacies soon enough. Aloha and Mahalo. read more
4 months ago
enjoyable spot! Came middle of the day and sat outside. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were very good! juicy, and flavorful! the ambiance is on the water with a little rustic vibe. one off only for the service. the bartenders were a little scattered... yet the place wasn't busy at all. it took them a while to check on us, or offer us another drink. their was maybe 10 people sitting at the outside bar. but when they djd get to us, they were very friendly & informative. overall good lunch spot! read more
This place is wonderful, located on the water so you can watch boats coming in to dock or leave. Outside Tiki bar is very trendy with tvs and open air feel. Seating at tables with umbrellas, sun shades all around the bar area, and extra seating area without tables too. Great place to relax and grab a drink and something to eat. The food is always wonderful, drinks are cold and the service is always wonderful. You will meet good people here every time you visit and it is a place you must visit if you are in Pensacola! read more
We like to stop here for lunch when in the Pensacola area. This was our first trip back since 2021. Our service was fine. We like the view of the bay & boats. It's a beachy vibe. My husband's & friend's pieces of grouper were small & thin this tile. Tasted fine, but they felt the size of fish was very small. My nephews grilled medium ahi tuna was thick & large. My husband loved their root beer. The gumbo was was ok but not great, but the cup was a good size & he was glad he didn't get the bowl. The cole slaw everyone enjoyed. My oyster po boy was filled with a lot of fried oysters & was good, but the oysters & fries were not very hot at all. My margarita was a C, I make a better one at home. So while we still enjoyed our visit, it was not quite as good as several years ago. Fun photo ops for tourist throughout the place inside & out. The parking lot gets full. They don't take reservations so it gets BUSY at peak times. read more
To begin with this little seaside restaurant is a hidden gem. It's just a little off the beaten path, but what a beautiful view and what a fun place! The outdoor seating is awesome and the tables inside still experience the sea breeze as it is an open air establishment. Our server was good. She was good about accommodating our requests and was timely. She was not overly friendly or super responsive but she got the job done. On to the food. We all ordered off the lunch menu. The fried shrimp was really good as were the hush puppies that accompanied the dish. The cheesy grits were good and the coleslaw was okay. The red beans and rice they offer are a little different than any I've had before. Less of that Cajun zing and more of a Smokey finish. Very different but very good. Overall, it was a great experience. I'm sure we'll return. read more
11 months ago
Great atmosphere food was good service was good Outdoor seating it was a little chilly not sure how it is when it's cold out. read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
Great seafood and amazing hush puppies very friendly staff and ice cold beer my staple for a waterfront beer read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
I love this place every time I come to Pensacola. Their food is always hot, fresh and amazing. All the servers are very nice and work as fast as they can there can be a bit of a wait to sit by the water and get your food but it isn't bad. I love all the decoration they put up there are lots of places to take photos and sea the water. This place is always clean and a great time and place to eat. read more
1 year ago
The service was fast, and friendly. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed despite it being really busy. It was nice to see the yachts as a view, it's different but such an aesthetic! The Grilled Shrimp platter is so delicious, everything about it makes me want to keep coming back! The broccoli was steamed so well and the shrimp was grilled just right and well balanced seasoning. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Stopped for lunch after diving the Oriskany. We sat at the bar and unbeknownst to me, you're allowed to smoke at the bar and had to deal with the cigarette smoke from a couple of smokers. The bar is outside so maybe that had something to do with it. I ordered the grouper & grits with a side of garlic green beans. This meal was fantastic! The fish was cooked to perfection, was very light and almost buttery. The grits with the sauce added a lot of flavor. The shoestring green beans were also cooked perfectly. They were nice and crisp with bits of garlic. The perfect side for the dish. This was the best meal I've had in the two weeks we've been traveling and eating out. It was accompanied by a local Pensacola Brewery beer, Riptide amber ale. Great beer if you drink ambers. The meals did take a bit to come out but hopefully that's because everything is made from scratch. If you're at the marina, come here and grab a cocktail and food. You won't regret it! read more
Nice chill spot overlooking the water. Love that they have a sandy play area with corn hole and volleyball. The restaurant is pretty good in size, and they were busy. Service was meh, a bit slow that I had to stand up and look for our server. Food: Shrimp and Grits Mahi Platter Pickle Chips Fish & Chips The fish & chips were meh and my granddaughter didn't eat it and the pickles were ok. The shrimp and grits were delcious. Overall, I probably won't return. I like the atmosphere but the service and the food is just ok. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Stopped in for lunch one Monday and had a nice piece of blackened grouper, some veggies, potato cubes & a tea. Lotta nice options for food at different price-points. Super nice ambiance on the back patio overlooking the marina. It looks like it could get lively in there; they have a pretty big darn bar in the middle. read more
I always find myself at The Oar House when in Pensacola. The vibes are great, friendly staff, and tasty food. Come on in and seat yourself, either inside or out. If it's nice out I'd suggest sitting near the water for pretty views of the marina. Lots of options here from a full bar to food menu items. My favorite is the Grilled Shrimp platter; it comes with ~10 well seasoned shrimp, rice, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, and hushpuppies. The perfect meal, in my opinion. Prices are reasonable. Overall, a good place to come and hangout with a large sandy area for cornhole and volleyball too! read more
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1000 S Pace Blvd
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