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The Oar: Restaurant Reviews

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: $7 - $15
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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Long Beach, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
“last supper”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 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

Visited October 2012
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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
“You have to go here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 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.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Chester, Connecticut
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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Cool spot”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 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.

Visited August 2012
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Guilford, Connecticut
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3 restaurant reviews
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“Loved the Decorations”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 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.

Visited September 2012
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Long Island, NY
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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“On a beautiful day, you can't beat the outdoor ambiance and all those oars!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 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.

Visited August 2012
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