The Oar House is an authentic Italian restaurant and fine dining restaurant in Rockwall, specializing in fresh Italian seafood dishes, wine, quality meats, pasta, and more. We are named Rockwall, Texas’s favorite seafood, and Paul Longinotti, who serves as vice president of operations for the Shoreline Restaurant Corporation, credits the award to its unique atmosphere and masterfully-prepared cuisine. Contact us to reserve your table or visit or to book your private event in The Garden, our private dining area with a New Orleans patio feel!
Upscale restaurant with Italian cuisine, including seafood dishes, plus a full bar & garden seating. Based on 491 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
305 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087
Phone: (972) 771-9687
Website:
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Hours
| Wednesday |
11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–2 PM, 5–10:30 PM |
| Saturday |
5–10:30 PM |
| Sunday |
5–9 PM |
| Monday |
11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday |
11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: theoarhouserestaurant.comopentable.com
Reviews
Misti Julian
Food: Soooooo good. Crab claws, salad, lasagna, pork chop. All very tasty!
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Ed Weidmann
My wife and I tried the Oar House for dinner and enjoyed our meal and experience. It is a quant restaurant with good food and excellent service.
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Amy Lane
This is a great spot! The food was incredible, wine was reasonably priced, and service was fantastic. Our server was Robert and he was friendly and attentive. Despite being extremely busy, their food quality and service were not negatively affected. I highly recommend making a reservation if you go. We will definitely return for our next special occasion!
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Chef Santiago
The food is excellent, the staff is very friendly, the restaurant is special, romantic, quiet, you can talk quietly, each dish has a different taste, I would come again, I am a chef but I like to have different tastes.
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Blake Ledbetter
Ordered the linguini w/ mussels and my wife ordered the scallops w/ rice and broccoli. The linguini’s flavor was borderline bland. The scallops had great flavor but they were over cooked.
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Whitney
I love coming here to finish out my work day or just to read my paper and watch a game! I’ve only ever set at the bar because the bartender, Kris, is by far the greatest customer service experience I’ve ever had anywhere! She’s very attentive, quick, and always remembers her guest. The food is delish. I usually start with the Escargot. Very consistent. Buttery and very flavorful. I’ve had the lamb shank with mashed potatoes and veggies, the lasagna and one of the pastas and each one was delishious and full of flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Christopher Edgecomb
Very mediocre food and service at very proud prices. We went for daye night and had a babysitter at home. Party of two, not busy at all inside. Ordered crab claws as appetizer, came out cold and sauce had hardened. After a 1 hr wait we got our side salads, which were soggy and essentially just boxed spring mix from the store. After a 1 1/2 hr wait, we decided to just pay for what we got and leave. They attempted to bring our food out at this time, the seafood had a horrible odor that I wouldn’t want to eat anyways. No way it was fresh. Manager was nice about it, knocked the entrees off our bill. Offered to box it up for us, but we declined. We paid for what we had and left. Ended up getting a Papa John’s Pizza on the way home. I don’t what happened to this place, but I do have certain expectations for certain prices. Probably won’t be returning.
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Doug Benson
There are few restaurants that are exceptional and even fewer that are considered epic. The Oar House is one of them and the gold standard to which others are measured. Freshness, quality food, preparation and service all meet the 5 star criteria. Not an easy feat to achieve, but that’s what you get. The Bar area is out of a movie set. Alas prices reflect the 5 star rating – and I can’t wait to go back!!!
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Abby Mettler
We just recently went here and can’t believe it took us so long to try! Absolutely love the atmosphere at the bar! The staff (only been twice but had Kris and Robert) is completely amazing and the food is divine. I’ve got the filet both ways and both were cooked perfectly, the meat melts in your mouth and the sauces-brandy peppercorn and rich cognac sauce- compliment the filet very well!! We’ve already decided the oar house will become a regular spot!
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Ruby B
Dec. 8 th 12-1pm Lunch , no crowd,
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