Oak Steakhouse - Charleston

Name: Oak Steakhouse - Charleston
Address: 17 Broad St, Charleston, SC, United States, 29401
Telephone: (843) 722-4220
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

4985 Reviews

$30 and under

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Located on Charleston's historic Broad Street, Oak Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse. A classic array of both wet and dry aged Certified Angus® Beef are featured on the menu. Ingredients are sourced locally and regionally from sustainable farmers and fisherman to accent the steakhouse menu. Items including local oysters on the half-shell, Clammer Dave's caper clams and a daily fresh fish selection depending on the season. Other popular dishes include the whole fried lobster, goat.sheep.cow artisanal cheese plate, wedge of Kurios Farms bibb lettuce salad, the house-made pasta and vegetarian plate. The expansive and impressive wine program at Oak Steakhouse emphasizes big California Cabernets and Old World reds from Italy and Bordeaux with more than 200 wines by the bottle and 20 wines by the glass. The bar attracts a loyal, local following from nearby businesses and neighborhoods with its great cocktails and happy hour. Inside a historic bank building that dates back to 1848, Oak's stately setting features three floors with five distinct dining areas. Arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, original metal work, fireplaces and 150-year-old heart pine floors, offers the perfect setting for enjoying a special evening.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

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Takeout

(843) 722-4220

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Unspecified, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 722-4220
Website
https://www.oaksteakhouserestaurant.com/location/oak-steakhouse-charleston/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jeremy Waybright
Private party facilities
Located on Charleston’s historic Broad Street inside a historic bank building that dates back to 1848. Oak’s stately setting with three floors with four distinct dining areas. Arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, metalwork, fireplaces, and 150-year-old heart pine floors offer the perfect setting.
Private party contact
The Indigo Road Event Team: (843) 722-4220

Location
17 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
East Bay Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell
Daily selection
- MKT
Oysters Rockefeller
Classic preparation
- MKT Price
Shrimp Cocktail$19.00
Lemon, house cocktail sauce
Pan Seared Scallops$21.00
Seasonal Preparation
Artisanal Cheese Plate$19.00
Goat. Sheep. Cow. Seasonal accompaniments, crostini
Beef Carpaccio$19.00
Shaved tenderloin, parmigiano-reggiano, arugula, preserved lemon vinaigrette, crostini

Salads

Add to Any Salad: Steak $21, Chicken $16

Traditional Caesar Salad$15.00
Crouton, parmigiano-reggiano, white anchovy filet
Oak House Salad$15.00
Mixed greens, egg, bacon, tomato, cucumber, onion, creamy herb vinnaigrette

Signature Steaks

Certified Angus Beef

8oz C.A.B. Filet Mignon$54.00
12oz C.A.B. Filet Mignon$71.00
14oz C.A.B. Prime NY Strip$63.00
16oz C.A.B. Prime Ribeye$72.00
24oz C.A.B. Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye
- MKT Price
32oz C.A.B. Porterhouse for Two
- MKT Price

Additions

Scallop Oscar$21.00
King Crab Oscar$35.00
Grilled Tarvin Shrimp$17.00
6oz Lobster Tail$31.00

Steak Sauces

Sauces $2. All Five Sauces $8

Sauce Bordelaise
Bearnaise
Oak House Steak Sauce
contains nuts
Horseradish Cream
Hollandaise

Oak Specialties

Local Market Seafood Selection
Chef's daily preparation
- MKT
Vegetarian Plate$27.00
Chef's daily preparation - Vegan options available
Steak Frites$34.00
5oz C.A.B. carved tenderloin, sauce bearnaise, truffled pomme frites
The "Oak" Burger$22.00
10oz blend of C.A.B. NY strip, filet and brisket, grilled onion, tomato, bibb, fontina cheese, brioche bun, truffled pomme frites
Pappardelle Bolognese$31.00
Beef, pork, pancetta
Pan Seared Chicken$43.00
Chef's Seasonal Preparation

Family Style Sides

Whipped Potatoes$11.00
Bacon Mac & Cheese$14.00
Roasted Jalapeno Cornbread$10.00
Truffled Pomme Frites$12.00
Brussel Sprouts$14.00
Chili-orange glaze, pickled shallot, pancetta
Roasted Mushrooms$14.00
Creamed Spinach$13.00
Grilled Asparagus$14.00
Garlic aioli

What 4,985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charleston
Great for fine wines
Charleston
Good for special occasions

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chsdiner
Charleston
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Oak! We hadn't been in a while and realized how much we enjoy the food and service. Alex took wonderful care of us, everything was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch. Chose to celebrate 30th anniversary. Alex did fantastic job and food was exceptional!
SB
SallieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful with very personable service. My only complaint was that other diners used their cell phones to add light to read the menu. Where we sat the light from the cell phones shone in my face and/or on our table; thus, somewhat awkward.
F
Foodie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Our waiter was pretty attentive, but unfortunately that was the best thing about the experience. The food was decent but not great. The portions were extremely small. The noise level was too high for my liking. Lastly, there was no value in what you got. We didn’t get steak but the taste and size of the pasta was disappointing. Most likely would not go back even with opting for steak as there are plenty of other options in Charleston.
C
Contessa
Western NC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Jackson was amazing as our server! The food selections are interesting, well prepared and presented. The only issue is the noise level - with no sound absorbing materials at all, the volume over the course of the evening (even on the third floor) because untenable. If anyone in your party has hearing challenges, DON’T GO!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was absolutely wowed by this establishment!! The food was amazing and so was the staff. Especially Brodie!!! Just Amaxonh
J
Johnr
New Orleans
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience3
The small fillet was $50 and I’ve had better cuts at Western Sizzling , Sawgrass, or Texas Roadhouse…it’s a Charleston Tourist trap…never going back.
AP
AngelaP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience3
Setting was beautiful and server was on point. It did take about 45 minutes to get our food and the steak was crispy (burnt on edges) but it was still ok.
LB
LeslieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for our anniversary! 10/10 Our waiter was especially helpful since it was our first time eating at Oak Steakhouse!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best steak! Awesome service!! We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, AMAZING food and outstanding service. Truly wonderful experience. Already planning our next visit.
LP
LisaP
London
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn’t been in a while but it was as good as I remember. Service was top notch as always…have the strawberry cheesecake!!
w
wahalljr
Charlotte
21 reviews
vip
1.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall1food3service5ambience1
I made reservations and noted it was a special occasion (1st wedding anniversary) and would like a nice table. Upon arriving, (we were all dressed up and in our finest), the hostess was apparently in a bad mood and did not want to be there due to her rudeness. About 15 minutes after our reservation, we were shown our table on the 2nd floor. There were about 5 tables and ours was in the far corner by the restrooms (directly over 2 air vents on the floor). Real special table for our special evening. During the dinner we endured an hour long spectacle of a couple that were very inebriated. Their argument finally ended by the woman pushing him away and leaving the guy. Not once did anyone intervene and ask them to quiet down. Our waiter, Sam was the only bright spot of the evening. He was very nice and attentive. Re: food…. My husbands steak was good and I ordered the evening fish special which was way under cooked (had to use knife to cut it). We will not be returning to Oak and I would recommend Hall’s Chophouse instead (which is what I should have done in the first place). I definitely recommend to the manager to address the person greeting their guests….it is the first impression and very important.
s
stewartw
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Visiting Charleston for the Memorial Day weekend and was recommended Oak Steakhouse as a great place for steak (besides Hall’s steakhouse did not have availability). Oak Steakhouse does have an amazing team from the hostess at the entrance greeting you, the bartender who knows your waiting on your table but offer you a drink, to the server taking your order. They have truly mastered these areas well. However; the food was just ok. (Not sure about the kitchen) We both had 8oz filets with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts for the table. One of our steaks was heavily salted and not cooked to the right temperature. The other steak required you to drowned it in their steak sauce before taking a bite. I will try them again to see if this was just an off night but I wanted to share my experience as this was not my expectation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Service was attentive but really slow. They did compensate fir it with complimentary dessert.
MM
MitchellM
E. Tennessee
118 reviews
vip
2.0
118 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
Many time return customer. Very disappointed in overall experience. Did not have valet available on arrival at 6 pm. Parking is difficult downtown. Food costs of course have soared with recent inflation and to me it is just not worth the cost unless the experience is exceptional. It was not. Menu is very limited, feels like a covid era menu. Steak taste 8 oz filet was good. Triggerfish special was just so so. Beef carpaccio best dish we had. Service now is to shuttle food rather than make for a fine dining occasion. I doubt i will be back anytime soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was excellent. The atmosphere was very lively but a little too loud for us - it was difficult to talk at our table. The food was well presented but none of our meals were cooked to requested doneness which shouldn’t be the case at a restaurant of that caliber and price point. To be fair we didn’t mention this to our server and allow the opportunity for correction, mainly because it took so long for our food to come out that we didn’t think it would be fixed in a timely manner. We arrived on time for our reservation and waited at least 15 minutes to be seated. The hostess was dismissive (probably quite busy) which was disappointing at such a high end place.
SM
SeanM
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Dinner I have ever had! Absolutely a must when visiting Charleston!
LB
LoriB
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our steaks were cooked exactly as we wanted. They were delicious. Our waiter was very helpful and accommodating.
JM
JenniferM
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service / food/atmosphere. Perfect. Can’t say enough good. One of our favorite places.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and great food! Bonus.. they have blue cheese olives for martinis ;).
RL
RicoL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall1food3service5ambience1
We made a reservation a month and a half in advance and them were seated in the stairwell on the third floor. We counted a total of 8 open tables on the 2nd and 3rd floors. We should have gotten up and walked out. Unfortunately we did not.
K
Klysik
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible. Celebrated daughters 16th birthday. Their attention to detail was amazing. Steaks were perfect. Service was outstanding. Leaving and the manager ran outside to wish my daughter a very happy birthday and to make sure everything was perfect for her.
SB
StanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience. From the wait staff through our dinner. Everything was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is outstanding! I had such a special experience at this spot. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a delicious food and a memorable night out.
t
tonyk
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The only issue was the 12 ounce filets were at room temperature. But my sons still enjoyed them.
JS
JeffS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great steak, as good as any I have eaten. Pricy, but this is an upper end establishment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing experience. Cassidy was a treat to meet at the bar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always wonderful experience thank you! Brody was a fabulous server and so helpful with our choices. Drinks were wonderful!
F
Fabuloso
Charleston
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter was very attentive, helpful with the menu and professional. We had the cheese plate for a starter and ate all of it. Well worth it. Then we shared a Caesar saIad and we loved it!! The homemade croutons were amazing. I had steak frites and loved every bite. Very tasty!! My husband had a burger and wow was it big! He really enjoyed the burger. The truffle French fries are PERFECT!! You cannot leave Oak without trying them. It was a bit loud in the restaurant though. Too loud for us. But we will return when we don’t mind the noise. We do recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We celebrated our anniversary and had an amazing time. Great wine and food. Our server Genevieve was awesome.
CD
CatrinaD
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The experience and food was great, price was too high
TS
TimothyS
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an outstanding experience. Great service and one of the best filets I've ever eaten.
BM
BrianM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The steak is the best in Charleston and so is the chocolate cake
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience1
Been to Oak many times for dinner. Expected Mother’s Day Brunch to be at the same level. With reservations, we were seated in a booth by the bar. Extremely loud the entire time. Food was average this time around. One steak was undercooked and one overcooked. Brought truffle fries out and then took them back as they realized they were not right. Did comp for the undercooked steak. With options like Hall’s and High Cotton blocks away, we may have had our last meal at Oak. Never had an experience like this at either of those locations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and tasty food, just salad followed by steak and eggs. Serving size was enough for two meals.
R
Rob331
Charleston
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
The brunch menu was very nice. Steak with steak and eggs was as tender as it gets. Portion of country freed steak was huge. Be prepared to go up steps.
SP
StephenP
Charleston
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed Mother’s Day Brunch. The monkey bread to start which was perfect! Shrimp and grits, steak and eggs and French toast. All was perfect.
PL
PaulL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve eaten at Oak steakhouse on numerous occasions for dinner. This was the first time we had brunch there for Mother’s Day. We ate in the front of the upstairs dining room, where it was very pleasant and quiet. The biscuits with apple butter were delicious as were the eggs Benedict we both ordered and a good Bloody Mary to wash it all down.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely excellent. Great first experience and we will definitely make this our go to spot.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Oak Steakhouse - Charleston does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Oak Steakhouse - Charleston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 722-4220.

Oak Steakhouse - Charleston is rated 4.6 stars by 4985 OpenTable diners.

Oak Steakhouse - Charleston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.