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Oak Beach Bar Grill

4.9 180 reviews 12:00 AM - 09:00 PM 291 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06516, United States

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Oak Beach Bar Grill is a delightful addition to the Savin Rock community in West Haven, CT. Located at 291 Captain Thomas Blvd, this restaurant offers an inviting ambiance, perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. Customers rave about the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, with many noting the personal interactions with the owners.

The menu boasts a diverse selection, with standout dishes like the chili lime wings and homemade ricotta gnocchi receiving high praise. The gnocchi, in particular, is a must-try, infused with garlic-rich sauce that brings a comforting flavor. Diners have also enjoyed the New England clam chowder and expertly cooked shrimp and scallops, complemented by creative cocktails that enhance the dining experience.

Guests appreciate the attention to detail not only in food but also in service, as staff members and owners frequently check in to ensure satisfaction. Whether you're there for a summer meal after a day at the beach or a special occasion like Father's Day, Oak Beach Bar Grill delivers consistently. With a mix of hearty portions and light desserts, such as their famous cheesecake, this local gem is sure to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss it!

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Oak Beach Bar Grill before visiting.

Reviews for Oak Beach Bar Grill

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Review highlights

Based on 180 reviews

Oak Beach Bar Grill in West Haven is widely praised for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive customer service, with multiple reviews highlighting engaging staff and owner interactions. The restaurant impresses guests with its diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like chili lime wings, fried calamari, clam chowder, and seafood options that are often noted for generous portions and excellent preparation. Patrons also appreciate the variety of well-crafted cocktails and a solid selection of cold wines and beers. The ambiance is described as lively and inviting, making it a popular choice for both casual meals and special occasions. Overall, the restaurant is recognized as a beloved local gem delivering consistently satisfying dining experiences.

Food of CT
Jul 15, 2025

What an awesome new addition to the Savin Rock community! We visited on a Wednesday night and they were slammed, which is awesome to see! Loved the ambiance and thought they had a great variety on the menu. Started off with the chili lime wings, which had plenty of meat on their bones, and the fried calamari, which came with an incredible lemon aioli. My fiance loved his cocktail and fish tacos, and I ordered the ricotta gnocchi. I actually don’t order gnocchi myself too often, but with this one being homemade ricotta gnocchi, I went for it. I’m so glad I did, because it was fantastic!! The sauce was delicious too and had so much garlic, which I loved. For dessert, we shared a piece of cheesecake, which was one of the lightest and creamiest that we’ve had at a restaurant. We were told that the chef’s wife makes it who actually used to own her own cheesecake business in Greenwich! I’ll definitely be keeping this spot in mind over the summer because it’s within walking distance from the beach and boardwalk. Parking is a bit tough because the lot is small, but luckily we were able to find parking down the street.

Nikki Gibeau
Jul 13, 2025

Great looking restaurant with amazing food! Highly recommend the clam chowder when available it's usually a special. The shrimp & scallop dish was cooked to perfection great portion size too. Our waitress was super friendly and checked in on us frequently. Delicious crafted cocktails as well. Definitely check out this local gem in West Haven.

Yuvanda Brown
Jul 11, 2025

Went there last minute choice for Father’s Day. From the phone call straight through to walking out the door....the customer service, the welcome at the door, excellent staff service, table visits from the owners and not just checking in but real interaction. The friendly atmosphere from other diners! It felt like a place we’d visited often but it was our first time. The food could have been , not so great and we still would have enjoyed it but that’s not the case the food was fantastic as well. It was of the best Father’s Day’s dinner in a while. We will return!!!

Daniel Liguori
Jun 27, 2025

Great service! Extra crispy wings were awesome and I am a wing snob. My wife loved New England clam chowder - and she’s a chowder snob. Even the kids burger was excellent and our 7 yr old son also loved the chowder and wings. Great wine and beer was nice and cold. Meatball parm and steak and cheese subs were excellent! Even the fries were good! 10 out of 10

T H
May 13, 2025

Popped in for a quick bite yesterday before an appointment. I was greeted as soon as I entered, and enjoyed a couple tasty appetizers. The food and service were both great!

Michelle Savino
Apr 28, 2025

Food was delicious We started with the fried artichoke appetizer . Definitely recommend if u like artichoke's! I went with the veggie stir fry, I love that it had big slice's of garlic. My husband had the burger, in his words " now that's a burger". The price was very reasonable and service was great! Wait staff was very attentive and helpful! We will definitely go back to try more!

Lauren Coppola
Apr 05, 2025

You must stop here. Was looking for a new restaurant to try and stopped by here. The food was great. We ordered apps which were great sharables. The sausage is a must order, thinly sliced and full of flavor that will want you asking for more. The eggplant tower is another must order, the mozzarella was super fresh and tasted like it was home made, not sure if it was. The restaurant is family run. Gino works behind the bar and not only makes great drinks but had a great fun, outgoing personality. Sarah was our waitress who was so sweet and kind and service was 10 stars. If you’re in town and looking for good food reasonably priced check this place out, you will not be disappointed.

Jenna Curcio
Apr 02, 2025

My family and I are in from New Jersey visiting a sick relative. We were starving and we stopped in this little restaurant to have a quick bite. Atmosphere was great. The service was wonderful and the owners were amazing. If you’re in the area this is a must. There’s nothing better than a restaurant that has great food and great people who work there. If we’re here again soon, we’re definitely gonna go back

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Address
291 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06516, United States
Price range
$20–30
Category
Restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 12:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday 12:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday 12:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday 12:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 12:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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