Oscar's - Dover Plains

We had a blast there with my whole family (12 adults 5 kids). The musician was awesome, and totally made our night. It's family friendly, and the staff is pheno... read more We had a blast there with my whole family (12 adults 5 kids). The musician was awesome, and totally made our night. It's family friendly, and the staff is phenomenalKid-friendliness: They have high chairs, no kids menu, but there are kids friendly options, and you don't feel like you are out of place with a child.

I had no intentions of eating here this eve '. When the waitress came to my table I did mention I ate here before BUT I thought the place was closed. I, also, m... read more I had no intentions of eating here this eve '. When the waitress came to my table I did mention I ate here before BUT I thought the place was closed. I, also, mentioned I don 't know what the fuss is about Oscar...before I could say more, she blurted, Oscar 's an excellent cook, etc., etc., he cooked in Manhattan. I asked, Where?? Inwood...?? LOL...I cooked in Manhattan, too, in my kitchen.I had the calamari w/creamed sriracha app. I actually liked it. Never thought about adding sriracha to cream/vice versa. Interesting.Had the grouper w/crab stuffing; was made in another cream-based sauce still trying to figure the spice which was kinda strong . Sauce was too heavy/rich for the grouper. I scraped this crab stuffing sauce off the grouper mixed it into the rice. Was it grouper...??? Rarely do I see grouper in northern restaurants; $18.00/lb at H-Mart...!!! Red Grouper; $36/lb. Black grouper ??? The mixed veggies were kinda hard; had to use a knife to cut them...they were good, though...fresh.Dessert: Usually, I do not do dessert. Just my espresso with a side of Sambuca don 't forget my 3 coffee beans...!!!! Waitress convinced me to try the Key Lime pie; stating her BF makes it. Told her, I 've been to Key West lots of times NEVER had the Key Lime pie...LOL OK...I ordered it they did NOT have it...WTH...!!! So much for dessert...UGH...Espresso served with 3 coffee beans on the saucer??? NO, when Sambuca is ordered the 3 beans go in the Sambuca...!!! ALSO, Sambuca is served in a snifter short-stemmed glass whose vessel has a wide bottom and a relatively narrow top . NOT a shot glass...!!! BTW, 3 beans are served when Sambuca is ordered but NOT with anisette; just a little restaurant fyi.The 3 beans are sorta superstitious; they mean health, wealth love. A lot of restaurant people have NOT a clue....SMH.WHY do I have to pull my SNOB out...in all seriousness, I 've eaten at 4 Seasons, Giambelli 's 50th, Lutece, Lafayette 's, The Leopard several other 4 star Manhattan restaurants back in the day; mid 1960s to early 1970s.The staff were cordial BUT off their game; seemed unorganized.Sometimes subtle spicing is a lot better than over spicing... I LOVE spice.

Our waitress Taylor is the best! We always make sure she is working when we go! Food is always fresh and delicious. read more Our waitress Taylor is the best! We always make sure she is working when we go! Food is always fresh and delicious.

Always great food from Oscar. Irish music was awesome for St Patty's day read more Always great food from Oscar. Irish music was awesome for St Patty's day

Food very good, reasonable. It always seems to be a little bit chilly in there. They need to turn up the heat a notch. I don't want to feel like I have to leave... read more Food very good, reasonable. It always seems to be a little bit chilly in there. They need to turn up the heat a notch. I don't want to feel like I have to leave my coat on while eating.