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The Oar

221 Jobs Hill Rd, Block Island, RI 02807
401-466-8820
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Ranked #5 of 34 restaurants in Block Island
Price range: RM21 - RM45
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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philadelphia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Great view from the deck which overlooks the ocean. The sushi was very good. We liked the food overall and there is a nice beer selection.

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Cheshire, CT
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21 reviews 21 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We make it a point to have lunch here at least once every time we go. The food is reasonably priced and very well done. I recommend any of the fish sandwiches or fish tacos, and on a hot day the Firefly vodka with lemonade is a big hit.

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Arlington, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

The Oar is one of our favorite restaurants on the island. The view is fantastic, you literally can watch the world go by you and leave all of your mainland worries behind. The food is quite good and the management very good. The only reason I don't vote it as "excellent" is the service. A couple of the wait staff... More

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Boston area
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68 reviews 68 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Although I haven't been to the Oar in several years, I give the Oar 5 stars not because of gourmet greatest, but because on a summer day on Block Island it's the exact type of fun restaurant that you want to visit. They serve pub style food with plenty of fish on the menu as well, and they have a... More

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Long Beach, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

we were there for my friends wedding rehersal dinner. great location with great atmosphere. add to the memories by bringing and decorating your own oar to add to the many already hanging. the wedding party all signed one for the bride and groom

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See 6 more reviews by Jason S for Block Island
Boston, Massachusetts
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77 reviews 77 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Having a drink outside & playing cornhole on the lawn is pure summer on BI. The banana mudslide is perfect and all the sushi combo's are super tasty. The sushi is so good that we haven't really strayed and tried anything else. Everything else looks great, I don't think you can go wrong here.

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See 12 more reviews by Deena B for Block Island
Chester, Connecticut
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62 reviews 62 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

This place is pretty interesting. The walls are covered with painted oars from people that have come and gone over the years. Not a fancy place - basically patio furniture outside, also picnic tables available. Nice spot for an afternoon mudslide while watching the boat traffic. We'll probably come back sometime.

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Guilford, Connecticut
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

My husband and I stopped in for a quick lunch. Both had salads. Waitress was friendlly, and accommodating when we asked to sit at the bar which overlooks the Marina. I really enjoyed the "lemonade" a vodka, cranberry juice with fizz combo.

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See 6 more reviews by Eastcoasttravelfan for Block Island
Long Island, NY
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Great specialty drinks and the smell of the sea! Not gourmet by any stretch of the imagination, but fun! Better burgers can be found elsewhere...but the views here make them much easier to swallow.

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Dennis, Massachusetts
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28 reviews 28 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

If you like sushi you will love this place. Their mudslides are great also. We had several meals here and weren't disappointed. Great setting on the water.

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