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The Oar House, Rockwall, TX

The Oar House

4.7
4.7
470 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
303 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Renato Cardoso

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    Special Mother's Day Brunch Menu On Our Website

What 470 people are saying

The Oar House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Dallas Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oar House consistently delivers "excellent service and food," making it a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about the "outstanding" steak and seafood, complemented by a charming Italian villa ambiance. The live music and attentive staff enhance the dining experience, ensuring customers "will definitely be back" for more delightful meals.

470 Reviews
  1. Kristi VIP

    Dallas9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visiting this restaurant and we've lived in the area all of our lives. The ambiance was great- cozy, intimate, great for a date night. The front of house and bar staff were very friendly and customer oriented. Actual food service was a little slow, but they were slammed. The waitstaff were again, very nice and accomodating, and made up for the slowness. The food was average at best, and for the price, it just wasn't worth it. It's too bad as this place has everything else going for it.

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  2. Joe

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the outdoor garden area and a singer/songwriter was playing great music. He was very good!

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  3. Justin

    Dallas5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is amazing! The food and drinks were fantastic. Each of us ordered a different main dish, and none of them disappointed. The Lemon Drop Martinis were the best we've ever had. It was a little loud since there was a party in the back room, but overall, the atmosphere was great. Our server was quite busy with the party and didn't have much time for us, so it would have been nice if they had assigned us to the other server, who only had two tables during our visit. She would have had plenty of time to assist us. We will definitely be back!!

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  4. Rory

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Service and food are excellent. My daughter has a severe dairy allergy and they were able to accommodate her safely.

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  5. Cynthia VIP

    Dallas29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way…service, food, and drinks.

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  6. Barbie13 VIP

    Dallas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Oat House is one of my favorite restaurants ever. Their filets are 2nd to none and I’ve been to Vegas at least 30 times and eaten in many of their steak restaurants. The ambience is wonderful. Their cosmopolitans and martinis are out of this world. If you’re looking for a good Steak restaurant with an Italian villa feel that serves pasta as well as several fish dishes and wonderful steak this is your place. The bartender has been there for 25 years and she is also second to none. A must try, you will not be disappointed. 

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  7. Tonya

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at the Oar House. Sat outside and listen to live music and Wahoo was grilled to perfection.

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  8. paul VIP

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go see JC! By far the best experience I’ve had there in years of repeat visits!

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  9. Kelsey

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and perfect place to go if you are celebrating something.

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  10. Julia VIP

    Dallas38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been going to the Oar House for probably 35 years. The dinners and their special sauces are phenomenal! The bread this trip was soggy and not fresh. We asked for another order and it was exactly the same ! The service was somewhat lacking! I always state in my reservations if it is a special occasion but the staff never looks!! It was our 50th anniversary and I had to keep telling everyone and I shouldn’t have to!

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The Oar House is rated 4.7 stars by 470 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Oar House

303 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087

Dining areas

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
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