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: 4.6

4.6

318 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

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cissylouwho
Milwaukee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience4
Sat outside and watched all the yachts go by. Gumbo was outstanding as well as the shrimp quesadillas. Will be going back.
AG
AlexG
Tahoe
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great dishes. Really enjoyed the scallops pasta
T
sashaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love the decor and atmosphere here. Service was top notch. Noise level was a pleasant surprise. There are many restaurants in Rockwall that are so loud we don't frequent them any longer. We don't mind some energetic chatter, but when you have to shout for the person at your table to hear, it makes for a very uncomfortable dinner. The menu has some great choices. Our group had lobster bisque, a fancy salad, veal, and halibut. Everything was delicious but, the halibut was a bit overcooked and dry. All in all, very pleased and we will be back for sure.
ST
SummerT
Las Vegas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed what they ate. The only thing we had a problem with was it seemed like it took our waitress longer than it should to check on us or complete tasks. I don’t know how many tables she had but it didn’t seem that busy. Thankfully everything we ordered was amazing. Also the bartender made a amazing mock tail for us to celebrate my mom’s birthday that wasn’t on the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience4
We were not told it was a special menu only. While the waiter was apologetic, the manager did not take the time to speak with us about it. Disappointing experience.
JE
JayE
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines Day lunch, always great. Waitress was great even though a little short on servers.
JM
JavierM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The was our first time at Oar house and we have to say, this was an amazing time. Robert was our server and he did a fantastic job explaining the menu, providing us stellar service and even telling us a little about the restaurant. But that wasn’t all. The whole staff was fantastic as they always took care of our table and never left us unattended. Food was amazing and worth the price tag. Definitely coming back again and hope you all will pay them a visit.
R
Ronald
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there. Excellent food, good portion sizes. We’ll be going back!
AR
AngellR
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and awesome food! Would definitely return.
D
Darla
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
Salmon was severely undercooked. Sauce was incredibly runny. Took forever for drinks. Appetizers were wonderful.
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genec
Dallas
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Overpriced
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
It was a busy Monday and they did not have enough wait staff it bar help. Food was great as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Tyler was so nice and courteous.
MB
MarshaB
Dallas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and service.
HH
HarrisonH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
This was a great place for a first date for two of us in our 20’s known to be “old souls.” My family has been coming here for years, and from outside of the Oar House, has made friends with the main chef. The food is always incredible and the atmosphere is very pleasant. A very nice place to go for dinner and conversation.
JR
JulieR
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
For the most part okay asked for a second glass of wine never got it
LK
LoriK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was a nice place- would have been noisy but there were only a few other people so it was very quiet and private. Food was ok. Really expected better for the price - nothing special. The service was fine but not especially attentive. Overall a nice place and evening but probably not my first choice for another special dinner.
DO
DanO
Dallas
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was not very good. Everyone seemed to have an attitude. The paired down New Year's Eve menu was a DISSAPPOINTMENT.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Oar House is one of my favorite restaurants. My husband and I have been dining here for years and have never been disappointed. We enjoyed a set menu for our most recent visit on New Years Eve. The food was, as usual, phenomenal. Mary is one of our favorite servers and she went above and beyond. We always choose The Oar House when we want an exceptional meal and fabulous, friendly service.
RR
RaymondR
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience5
Very disappointing for a high end restaurant. Waiter wasn't attentive. Two of three meals were excellent, third was warm at best. Our waiter finally showed up, long after we had salads, and asked if we would like to see the dessert menu. We told him we would like eat dinner first. He apologized, and headed for the kitchen. From the time we set down, until we left was 3 hours. For a salad and a meal.
SM
StephenM
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food is always amazing at the Oar House. Never disappoints. Like a lot of eateries, struggling with wait staff. But this is still one of my favorites.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Christmas Eve dinner. Was wonderful! Food, service, and atmosphere was great!!
A
Ashley
Dallas
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience2
The service was amazing but the tables were soooo close together… I had to move multiple times to let the server by for her to put food at another table. The people at a table near us were so close (like one foot away from our table) could hear our entire conversation… way too close… the food was pretty good and well as the drinks. I would come here again but I would specify I don’t want a table so close to another table….. it was less than ideal.
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caacdm
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brandon (our server) was great. Food all was on point. My wife got a free piece of pecan pie for her birthday. Place is wonderful.
LJ
LadyJ
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was on the expensive side, but very delicious. The sauces are what makes the dish, along with how colorful. Great place to celebrate a special occasion.
TS
TerriS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had reservations and everything went very smoothly. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back.
PG
PilotGal
Columbus
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
A hidden gem we did not expect in Rockwall (sorry Rockwell!). Fantastic food and drinks well worth making a special trip for. My husband wanted to lick the plate and I wouldn’t let him!
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Lolli
New Orleans
82 reviews
vip
4.0
82 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Mushrooms, escargot, fish and lasagna were all delish! The chocolate mousse cake was too dry, but the salted caramel gelato was great! Service was great as well.
G
Good
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding, as always. Consistently good food and outstanding service
DD
DavidD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was absolutely outstanding. It is absolutely the best restaurant in all of Rockwall county and the surrounding counties. We eat there at least three nights a week, I can’t stay out of that place. Its sooooooo good!!!!
CW
ClydeW
Shreveport
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the time we walked in we were treated great. Our server, Eathen, was very good and met our every need. We will be back!
TM
TyMom123
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed an early dinner with my son. It was absolutely lovely from start to finish.
DR
DanR
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for dinner.
ET
EllenT
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating our recent marriage. Wonderful food with a romantic atmosphere. Love this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our anniversary! We made reservations but ended up deciding to eat at the bar since we had cocktails. Service and food were just as good as at a table. Service and food are always great here!
R
Roger
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience! The service and food were outstanding!
JH
JasonH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I had the veal and my wife had the chicken Parmesan and they were both excellent. We are definitely coming back.
GM
GloriaM
Dallas
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Girl's Night out with friends. Love the Oar House!
JA
JaimieA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great except the seating and the floor was very slippery.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mary and Kris are excellent!

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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 4.6 stars by 318 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

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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

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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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