The Oar House

Name: The Oar House
Address: 303 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX, United States, 75087
Telephone: (972) 771-9687
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

257 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Come to The Oar House in Rockwall for lunch or dinner and prepare yourself for a meal you won't forget. Close to The Harbor Rockwall and Harbor Lights Cruises, this restaurant makes a wonderful choice for a meal with anyone.The Oar House has delicious choices both for lunch and dinner. Come and have one of the salads like the finisima Con salmone or the caprese clasica or one of the hearty soups like the lobster bisque. If you're a fan of seafood, there are choices like farfalle al salmone and risotto frutta di mare. For those who love Italian dishes, there are choices such as pollo monsignore and vitello marsala. The Oar House also has a nice spread for Happy Hour, with choices such as ravioli di formaggio and lasagna Bolognese. The restaurant has something for everyone so no one goes home hungry.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(972) 771-9687
Website
http://www.theoarhouserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Renato Cardoso

Location
303 E Interstate 30 Rockwall, TX 75087
Neighborhood
Rockwall
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bruschetta$6.00
Delicious tomato and basil on thinly sliced toast
Funghi al Prosciutto$9.00
Stuffed mushrooms with veal and prosciutto, in a rosemary-tomato cream sauce
Gamberetti al Limone$11.00
Oar delicious version of Shrimp Scampi
Spinachi alla Panna$9.00
Spinach and artichoke dip served with toast points
Cozze al Vino Bianco$9.00
Fresh mussels sautéed in a garlic white wine sauce

Zuppe e Insalate

Lobster Bisque
- Bowl$6.00
- Cup$5.00
Zuppa e Insalata
- Soup of the Day and House Salad$9.00
- Lobster Bisque and House Salad$11.00
Romano con Pollo$11.00
Romaine lettuce with roasted red bell pepper dressing, grilled chicken and goat cheese
Finisima con Salmone$11.00
Baby mixed greens with lemon-lime vinaigrette, grilled salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and red onions
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the Day
- Bowl$5.00
- Cup$4.00
Caprese Clasica$11.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado with marinated mushrooms fresh basil and olive oil
Espinaci e Gamberetti$13.00
Grilled gulf shrimp over baby spinach, black bean-sweet corn relish in a citrus vinaigrette
Cesare con Pollo$11.00
The Oar House special Caesar salad with grilled chicken

Traditional Italian

Served with your choice of cup of soup of the day, house salad, or Caesar salad

Pollo Monsignore$15.00
Breast of chicken folded with prosciutto and fontina cheese, topped with mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce
Vitello Marsala$19.00
Veal scaloppini sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Suprema al Ferro$12.00
Grilled chicken breast over julienne vegetables, asparagus, and grilled red onions drizzled with aromatic herbs-olive oil
Medaglioni di Maiale$13.00
Pork tenderloin medallions with sun-dried tomatoes in a green pepper corn sauce
Pollo ai Carciofini$13.00
Tender chicken breast sautéed with artichoke hearts and capers in a chardonnay wine sauce
Vitello Parmigiano$19.00
Veal scaloppini lightly breaded, with four cheeses and tomato-basil linguini
Fileto Cognac$30.00
Filet Mignon in a rich Cognac sauce
Agnello Cipollo$22.00
Tender Lamb shank with caramelized onions in marsalla wine sauce

Executive Lunch

Add: Chicken $4, Shrimp $6

Spezzatino di Manzo$15.00
Dices of beef tenderloin with Italian vegetables in a rosemary bordelaise sauce over angel hair
Pollo Rosmarino$12.00
Chicken breast sautéed with baby mushrooms in a rosemary white wine sauce
Spaghetti al Gusto$11.00
Spaghetti with your choice of, meat sauce, Italian sausage, or meatballs
Sotilisima Arrosto$12.00
Roasted breast of chicken topped with sautéed spinach and roasted red bell peppers
Pennette Genovese$11.00
Penne pasta in a basil pesto with cream, diced tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts
Lasagna Bolognese$12.00
Traditional lasagna baked with meat sauce and ricotta cheese
Fettuccini Alfredo$11.00
Conchiglie Aglio Olio$11.00
Shell pasta sautéed with sweet corn, broccoli, and Roma tomatoes in a garlic and olive oil
Ravioli di Formagio$14.00
Cheese ravioli sautéed with mushrooms, prosciutto, and sun-dried tomatoes in a Madeira bordelaise sauce

Seafood

Served with your choice of cup of soup of the day, house salad, or Caesar salad. Add: Cup of Soup of the Day $3, Garlic Parmesan Bread $2

Crespelle di Aragosta$14.00
Crepes folded with lobster and Italian spices, topped with asparagus points and lime cream sauce
Farfalle al Salmone$14.00
Bow-tie pasta sautéed with diced salmon and asparagus in a vodka tomato cream sauce
Risotto Frutta di Mare$18.00
Gulf shrimp, smoked salmon and mussels in a champagne dill cream sauce over saffron risotto
Capellini Asparagini$18.00
Angel hair sautéed with gulf shrimp, asparagus, roasted red bell peppers, and Roma tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce
Bianco Impanatto$19.00
Filet of flounder rolled in herb breadcrumbs with crabmeat and tricolor peppers in a roasted red bell pepper sauce
Salmone Agro Dolce$18.00
Alaskan King Salmon grilled topped with grilled asparagus in a tarragon butter sauce
Sogliola Luciana$21.00
Lightly blackened filet of sole with baby shrimp in a spicy brown sauce

What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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JohnH
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service2ambience3
Waited more than 30 minutes after being seated before anyone asked us if we would like something to drink. Waitress said it wasn’t her table, but she didn’t know who was supposed to be serving us. After 45 minutes seated we got water. After another 15 minutes, we got our soup. Finally got our entrees ordered, after we saw two other tables that arrived after us eat, pay and leave. Finally got our food, which was good. Meal took 2 hours. Our server was pleasant, but appeared stressed and overworked.
MS
MikeS
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a very good dining experience.
G
Greg
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience2
The Oar House did not live up to billing. While the service was fantastic (Katelyn), the food and decor were dated. Could not tell if the A/C was even working. We were sweating throughout our meal. Heard several folks ask the waitress to turn on the A/C. The food was dated and not worth the prices charged. The whole atmosphere felt 20 years past its prime patroness by customers who had been going there just as long.
c
chloe
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for lunch and had the Lobster Bisque and salmon salad. Both were great! The service was excellent would definitely go back whenever in town.
M
Minerva
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I treated a 93 year old neighbor and another friend to lunch at the Oar House, to celebrate the 93 year old's birthday; the Oar House is a favorite of hers. The food and service were excellent; we had a lovely leisurely lunch at my favorite corner table. The tiramisu was gratis and delicious. The waitstaff are always friendly.
w
warrenb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and good service helped us celebrate our 41st anniversary.
AF
AaronF
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was responsive, food was great, noise was good to hold a quiet dinner conversation.
TJ
TandJ
Atlanta
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
AC was out in main dining area (yet on in restrooms?). Took awhile & finally the GM to be able to tell us what bottles of wine they did have since most that were on the menu were not available. Understand supply issues but they only had 1 pinot grigio so how about letting wait staff know. Once finally got that settled & apologies for no air, food was excellent. Server was friendly & did a good job after the shaky start. Wish we'd had a bit more private seating since there for romantic date night but probably would've been hotter with little sir circulating in the place. Got a lot of explanations & apologies from GM but almost seemed to make a joke of it all. Considering the prices would've preferred an offer of a discount or bottle of wine etc.
BB
BarryB
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Good food, atmosphere. Waitress good but not great. Biggest disappointment was no recognition of our special occasion (39th wedding anniversary) after it was mentioned to hostess.
K
Kevin
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never had a bad meal here. Tried alsorts and continues to be great food in an intimate setting. Great date night or get together place
CU
ClaireU
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was good. The only negative was that they were out of the first two dishes I ordered. The first one they told me about immediately and I picked my second choice. They didn't come back for about 15 minutes to tell me the second dish was unavailable as well so I asked to see the menu again. It was another 15 minutes or so until they came back to take my order for the 3rd time. I understand the supply chain issues, but think it would have been better if they had said up front (upon presenting the menus) what items were unavailable that day to have saved me (and my guests) time. The food, however, was very good once we received it!
CB
CoreyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner in nice quiet setting. Service was awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the Oar House!
RK
RandyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible low light atmosphere. Food and Service is AMAZING!!
F
Foody
Dallas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Sorry we were not able to get our usual table because it was held for someone. Now that we know that’s possible we will ask. Chaz our waitress was very accommodating and put 2 small tables together to accommodate our wine and all the food we ordered. Great staff and fantastic food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very nice dinner at the Oar House. The Caesar salad was excellent and the eggplant appetizer was delicious. Our entrees were also very delicious. Dessert didn’t disappoint, I had the bourbon pecan pie and my husband had the cheesecake. We look forward to dining there again soon.
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fatex2
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
food and service were good. drinks were good as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such a authentic place to go. Nice and lively. Very cool for a date or family dinner
TD
TerrenD
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great place to eat. Food was very good and the atmosphere was quint.
K
Kevin
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently great food - Our go to place for date night meals
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
We were often ignored when we asked a waitress for help or to order something. From the moment we walked in, we felt that our presence was unwanted. We were sat in the back of the restaurant, as well, and were given dirty looks. Will not be coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good wine list, Gorgonzola cream sauce is a must.
J
James
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVED our Waiter. My special request of dessert with 1 candle and NO Singing was perfect! Only issue was a VERY loud customer at the bar that echoed in our private dining area. Fortunately he did not get loud until towards the later part of our dinner. Overall, the Oar House did not disappoint!
RB
RockwallBoomer
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Oar House is our go—to place for scrumptious steaks!
JP
JosephPaul
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
A little pricey even though the quality of food was good. Service times between courses was a bit slow but service was good and professional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The specials of the night we ordered were both fantastic Service was excellent and very informative We’ve been multiple times and it’s always an enjoyable and relaxing experience Love this place
EH
EdwardH
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
The food was great as usual the service was poor except for the gentleman that was our busser for our table he was very good. Bar tending and wait staff were poor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
First time going and it was unique inside with a nice ambiance. Seated promptly with an attentive waitress. The mushroom caps appetizer were not my favorite but the salad and steak dinners were great. We would definitely come back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mobile
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my sons b day and was not was a knowledges. Not sure why y’all ask about occasions if it does t matter.
KH
KaylanH
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Came here for our anniversary and will definitely be back for future date nights
KS
KatieS
Atlanta
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The food was just ok. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
The Oar House is our all time favorite restaurant. However, last night the service was pretty terrible. We had a reservation and after being seated, no one even said hello to us for 15 minutes. We didn’t get bread until about 35 mins after we got there and our salad was 10 mins after that. Then the food took even longer. Not sure what was going on, because we’ve never had this problem. But if we’re going to drop a pretty penny on dinner, I’d like to have better service. The food was still as good as ever though, so I guess that’s what is important!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the Oar House! We’ve been dining here for 15 years. Would choose this place over any fancy steakhouse in Dallas! Great food, not pretentious, always great service.
JB
JessicaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will go back for sure. The food was great. Highly recommend.
N
Nessie
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been eating at the Oar House for over 20 years for special occasions. It never fails that when we're walking out to the parking lot; we always say, "we need to come here more often." From impeccable appetizers, to incredible entres, to their phenomenal wine list, and excellent desserts; the food, drink, and service has never disappointed us.
J
Jewels
Dallas
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going to the Oar House for probably 25 years. It’s our go to place for special occasions. It’s a little pricey but always worth the money. We celebrated our 47th anniversary here. My husband ordered the lamb shanks and I had the scallops with saffron cream sauce! Their known for their sauces. We have probably had most all the dishes on the menu and have never been disappointed!! Impeccable service and a great bartender. I think it’s one of the best restaurants in the metroplex!
TH
TomH
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, and atmosphere as always! This is our favorite restaurant for special occasions. Be sure to try the escargot!!!
DM
DocM
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food although a little pricey. We arrived at 5 PM and asked for a quiet location for our special anniversary dinner. Before our food was served an adjacent party of four adults was seated. Those guests were very loud. We were relocated to a better place on request.
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NU2TX
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch reservation (was not crowded so walk-ins would have been welcomed.) We were celebrating a family event, so we weren't in a hurry. The food was wonderful, better than the last time we ate here. The server was perfectly attentive but did not intrude on conversation. These special memories are the reason we choose The Oar House over other restaurants.
AF
AaronF
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very nice restaurant. Seating was immediate. Drink order taken immediately. The food was excellent. We enjoyed our meal and conversation.

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Cleaning & sanitizing
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

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The Oar House is rated 4.7 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

303 E Interstate 30 Rockwall, TX 75087

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rockwall
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Renato Cardoso
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theoarhouserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(972) 771-9687

The Oar House

Make a reservation

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Antipasti

Bruschetta$6.00

Funghi al Prosciutto$9.00

Gamberetti al Limone$11.00

Spinachi alla Panna$9.00

Cozze al Vino Bianco$9.00

Zuppe e Insalate

Lobster Bisque

Zuppa e Insalata

Romano con Pollo$11.00

Finisima con Salmone$11.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Caprese Clasica$11.00

Espinaci e Gamberetti$13.00

Cesare con Pollo$11.00

Traditional Italian

Pollo Monsignore$15.00

Vitello Marsala$19.00

Suprema al Ferro$12.00

Medaglioni di Maiale$13.00

Pollo ai Carciofini$13.00

Vitello Parmigiano$19.00

Fileto Cognac$30.00

Agnello Cipollo$22.00

Executive Lunch

Spezzatino di Manzo$15.00

Pollo Rosmarino$12.00

Spaghetti al Gusto$11.00

Sotilisima Arrosto$12.00

Pennette Genovese$11.00

Lasagna Bolognese$12.00

Fettuccini Alfredo$11.00

Conchiglie Aglio Olio$11.00

Ravioli di Formagio$14.00

Seafood

Crespelle di Aragosta$14.00

Farfalle al Salmone$14.00

Risotto Frutta di Mare$18.00

Capellini Asparagini$18.00

Bianco Impanatto$19.00

Salmone Agro Dolce$18.00

Sogliola Luciana$21.00

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