Husband ordered porterhouse steak medium. Came rare to table. Table next to ours had same issue. Accommodated my gluten and dairy allergies…BUT only gave me 4 SMALL scallops and a tiny bit of spinach. Dishes have no garnishes at all and food is just sitting on a white place. Forget about presentation and “eating with your eyes first:” Don’t mind paying, but going home hungry just isn’t right. No bread offered. I wanted to love this place because of history and some reviews, but unfortunately it was a huge letdown. Management seems to give the same “pat” answer online to people who were disappointed. Too many wonderful restaurants around with delicious, appealing, and decent size meals. This is not one of them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Matt A
Busy on a Saturday night. Fireplace is a nice touch, but I wish it was more central within the restaurant. Definitely get the tavern vibes.
Fairly average service. Nothing bad, nothing spectacular.
A) Kids pizza (1/5). This was just inedible. Probably one of the worst pizzas I've ever tried. A frozen pizza from the grocery store is better than this B) Kids mac and cheese (1/5). This was just Kraft Mac and Cheese that I could have bought for 99 cents at the grocery store that they are selling for $10. A restaurant like this should make their own mac and cheese. Disgrace C) Coq au vin (1/5). Chicken was way overcooked, dry, and lacking any flavor whatsoever. D) Pork Chop (3/5). Flavor was decent, but the pork chop was overcooked. E) Chocolate cake dessert (3/5). Didn't taste homemade or freshly made. I suspect it was made a long time ago and microwaved before being brought to the table. The peanut brittle was the only saving grace, albeit a bit sweet.
. This place has vibes and potential, but seems to have fallen victim to complacency and uninspiring food. We've given this place 3 tries and all have been similar to this experience. We will not be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Victoria Bond
This restaurant is really good on a normal day but if it’s a special occasion like Thanksgiving or Valentines — I would look elsewhere. They overbook so the kitchen and wait staff are overwhelmed and the quality of food and service are degraded. They are better on regular day.
Mark
Ordered NY sirloin Med rare came out med well and wife ordered hanger steak medium came out rare . Ordered a lobster tail they served it with olive oil , I sent it back and waitress was nice enough to heat up butter for me after chef indicated I was wrong it was clarified butter . At 52 living on South shore my whole life having eaten at the best seafood restaurants in the world I know the difference between clarified butter and olive oil. Mac and cheese was bland . Expensive mediocre lunch . Not the same place I visited in years paste they can do better 🙄
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Richard Hemphill
Well maintained kitchen. Great staff
Nickole Barrese
If I could give TEN stars I would! ⭐️
If you are looking to host a private event, especially a small wedding, look no further!! Katie and her team are absolutely incredible! We had a January 30 wedding reception planned here. But less than 24 hours before, our outdoor ceremony site was no longer an option because of the weather. (Cue PANIC) Katie immediately took control, offered solutions, and made our wedding day the most magical, stress-free day. I truly felt like I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The entire staff even came in early and changed their whole day around just to accommodate. We ended up having our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in their private room upstairs 😍 Complete with the fireplace and any decor that we wanted to bring, even real live burning candles (which usually isn’t allowed but totally adds to the vibe) it was an absolute dream. You can tell that Katie has experience in coordinating special days like this. She made sure that my husband and I had a private moment after we said, I do to truly take in the moment. (Something I never would’ve even thought of). She provided photo opportunities for our photographer and made sure that everything ran smoothly. We are so grateful that the Scarlet Oak Tavern team pulled through for us and made our wedding day one that we will truly never forget. The day felt like a day that had been planned for months when really it all came together in less than 24 hours. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Nickole & Adam 🤍🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Dineen
Great New England Tavern beer cozy feel in a an old colonial building/estate house. Food is good very warm and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dennis Cary
Pretty nice menu and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tabitha Bedard
Went here for a company dinner. The meal i got was so delicious. The waitress was so nice. Was a little price but the food was delicious. I love the fireplace they have it's so comforting and relaxing. Id recommend this place for a drink or a meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak Frites
Jim Murphy
I met an old friend during the holidays and we had a quiet, wide ranging discussion to really catch up over a few Blue Commet drafts and a few appetizers. Our waitress was just perfect; never rushing us despite our delayed review of the menu as we had a couple of years of updating.
The atmosphere was quiet and easy to hear each other during our lunch. The food selections were plentiful, and we were each happy with the salad, chowder, and crab cake.
It had been several years since my last time at Scarlet Oak. I was impressed with the decor, the professionals in each section of the restaurant, and the overall feel. I'm already planning to schedule a nice dinner with my wife - Scarlet Oak has never been in our regular restaurant rotation before. We may have to rethink our list.
Years ago, we attended a milestone birthday with local friends, had client meetings, and a quiet date night with my wife at Scarlet Oak. As stated, today was a nice reminder.
This isn’t a Michelin restaurant lol but it’s exactly what you pay for. The food is also great. The corn haddock chowder is ama8!). And the staff is always friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Lu
This place is great! I love the rustic feel to the restaurant and the food is delicious! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raymond Crandall
Appetizers were generic, entrees were average. Service was excellent and spot on. Prices are very expensive for what was served. Not worth the trip.
Husband ordered porterhouse steak medium. Came rare to table. Table next to ours had same issue. Accommodated my gluten and dairy allergies…BUT only gave me 4 SMALL scallops and a tiny bit of spinach. Dishes have no garnishes at all and food is just sitting on a white place. Forget about presentation and “eating with your eyes first:” Don’t mind paying, but going home hungry just isn’t right. No bread offered. I wanted to love this place because of history and some reviews, but unfortunately it was a huge letdown. Management seems to give the same “pat” answer online to people who were disappointed. Too many wonderful restaurants around with delicious, appealing, and decent size meals. This is not one of them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Busy on a Saturday night. Fireplace is a nice touch, but I wish it was more central within the restaurant. Definitely get the tavern vibes.
Fairly average service. Nothing bad, nothing spectacular.
A) Kids pizza (1/5). This was just inedible. Probably one of the worst pizzas I've ever tried. A frozen pizza from the grocery store is better than this
B) Kids mac and cheese (1/5). This was just Kraft Mac and Cheese that I could have bought for 99 cents at the grocery store that they are selling for $10. A restaurant like this should make their own mac and cheese. Disgrace
C) Coq au vin (1/5). Chicken was way overcooked, dry, and lacking any flavor whatsoever.
D) Pork Chop (3/5). Flavor was decent, but the pork chop was overcooked.
E) Chocolate cake dessert (3/5). Didn't taste homemade or freshly made. I suspect it was made a long time ago and microwaved before being brought to the table. The peanut brittle was the only saving grace, albeit a bit sweet.
. This place has vibes and potential, but seems to have fallen victim to complacency and uninspiring food. We've given this place 3 tries and all have been similar to this experience. We will not be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
This restaurant is really good on a normal day but if it’s a special occasion like Thanksgiving or Valentines — I would look elsewhere. They overbook so the kitchen and wait staff are overwhelmed and the quality of food and service are degraded. They are better on regular day.
Ordered NY sirloin Med rare came out med well and wife ordered hanger steak medium came out rare . Ordered a lobster tail they served it with olive oil , I sent it back and waitress was nice enough to heat up butter for me after chef indicated I was wrong it was clarified butter . At 52 living on South shore my whole life having eaten at the best seafood restaurants in the world I know the difference between clarified butter and olive oil. Mac and cheese was bland . Expensive mediocre lunch . Not the same place I visited in years paste they can do better 🙄
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Well maintained kitchen. Great staff
If I could give TEN stars I would! ⭐️
If you are looking to host a private event, especially a small wedding, look no further!!
Katie and her team are absolutely incredible! We had a January 30 wedding reception planned here. But less than 24 hours before, our outdoor ceremony site was no longer an option because of the weather. (Cue PANIC) Katie immediately took control, offered solutions, and made our wedding day the most magical, stress-free day. I truly felt like I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The entire staff even came in early and changed their whole day around just to accommodate. We ended up having our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in their private room upstairs 😍 Complete with the fireplace and any decor that we wanted to bring, even real live burning candles (which usually isn’t allowed but totally adds to the vibe) it was an absolute dream. You can tell that Katie has experience in coordinating special days like this. She made sure that my husband and I had a private moment after we said, I do to truly take in the moment. (Something I never would’ve even thought of). She provided photo opportunities for our photographer and made sure that everything ran smoothly. We are so grateful that the Scarlet Oak Tavern team pulled through for us and made our wedding day one that we will truly never forget. The day felt like a day that had been planned for months when really it all came together in less than 24 hours. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Nickole & Adam 🤍🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great New England Tavern beer cozy feel in a an old colonial building/estate house. Food is good very warm and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pretty nice menu and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Went here for a company dinner. The meal i got was so delicious. The waitress was so nice. Was a little price but the food was delicious. I love the fireplace they have it's so comforting and relaxing. Id recommend this place for a drink or a meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak Frites
I met an old friend during the holidays and we had a quiet, wide ranging discussion to really catch up over a few Blue Commet drafts and a few appetizers. Our waitress was just perfect; never rushing us despite our delayed review of the menu as we had a couple of years of updating.
The atmosphere was quiet and easy to hear each other during our lunch. The food selections were plentiful, and we were each happy with the salad, chowder, and crab cake.
It had been several years since my last time at Scarlet Oak. I was impressed with the decor, the professionals in each section of the restaurant, and the overall feel. I'm already planning to schedule a nice dinner with my wife - Scarlet Oak has never been in our regular restaurant rotation before. We may have to rethink our list.
Years ago, we attended a milestone birthday with local friends, had client meetings, and a quiet date night with my wife at Scarlet Oak. As stated, today was a nice reminder.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very nice great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pot Pie, Salad
Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This isn’t a Michelin restaurant lol but it’s exactly what you pay for. The food is also great. The corn haddock chowder is ama8!). And the staff is always friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is great! I love the rustic feel to the restaurant and the food is delicious! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Appetizers were generic, entrees were average. Service was excellent and spot on. Prices are very expensive for what was served. Not worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
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