Oar & Iron Ft. Myers -Food CA (Near Fort Myers)

4 /5 Stevie Lester: Serenity was an incredible server!! Visiting from Massachusetts and took my parents here for a Christmas dinner because of the New England style seafood and steak. All of our apps were amazing, especially the ahi tuna. I had steak tips, but they were a little over cooked. (I would specify color over rarity in the future) Still delicious though! I ate them before I could speak up because the whole meal with sides tasted too good regardless. My parents enjoyed their chicken meals too. We got a free dessert for signing up for the free rewards program! Will definitely come again the next time I visit.

2 /5 Michael C. Delapena: I was visiting a friend who suggested this restaurant near our hotel. I was excited to try it because an Oar & Iron just opened near Bradenton where I live. We were both disappointed. My friend said his steak Frites were the worst hes ever had. He ordered his steak medium but a few of the pieces seemed almost raw. If they were all raw he would have sent it back but decided not to bother. He also said the fries werent good. I ordered the New England steak tips, which were overcooked, dry and flavorless. The mashed potatoes were also not tasty. I decided to try a dessert despite my reservations, and Im glad I did. The pumpkin cheesecake was very good! The night wasnt a total disaster. There was a live performer inside, even though everyone, like us, were out on the patio and you couldnt hear him. Our server Sam was quite nice and pleasant. Im sad to say I cant recommend this place. Im not even sure Ill try the new location in Bradenton.

4 /5 Kriscia Bompane: I came to this restaurant with my husband for lunch - it looked newish and was modernly decorated - we sat in the outdoor seating area. We ordered the Lobster Bisque, Fish & Chips, Grouper Sandwich and the Oar & Iron Spoon Cake. The Fish &Chips was huge and nicely cooked, not oily from being fried and my husband enjoyed his Grouper Sandwich. The Lobster Bisque was a bit watery and salty for me and had a small piece of lobster in it. I was excited to try the Spoon cake but the cake was very dense which made it a bit chewy. We overall had a nice lunch but would skip out on those two dishes. Nothing the waitress was very nice and willing to change the appetizer since I did not like it. Overall nice place, it was a bit slow as we came at around 12pm on a Friday afternoon but I wouldn’t come back as it is a bit overpriced for the dishes. (for Fort Myers standards, FYI I’m from NY)

5 /5 Jerilyn Michaels: Our server and bartender Joel did an excellent job of explaining to us newbees about the menu. We had crab cakes, octopus, and coconut shrimp. Every thing was delicious. I had the key lime dessert…the best key lime dessert I have ever had. Light and fluffy. Great service. Plus they are super allergy conscious.

4 /5 Deb W: We went to dinner with friends and wanted to try something new, so we decided on Oar & Iron. Very glad we did. You walk into a spacious dining area complete with a large bar and an open kitchen. You immediately feel like you are in for a treat. The service is tops, especially if your server is Denisha! She loves her job and you can tell because Denisha exudes joy and is very service centric. The house Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are good and the iced tea and Arnold Palmers were kept full. For our meals: Soup and Salad Duo: the Lobster Bisque was tasty but only had one chunk of lobster meat. There was so much blue cheese dressing on the wedge salad that it was soggy. Grilled Salmon: It was grilled and seasoned to perfection. This was definitely the star entree at our table! Fish & Chips: This plate looked appetizing, but it was bland tasting and the breading didnt stick to the fish when you took a bite. Short Rib Gnocchi: The short rib meat was tender and tasty, but the gnocchi was somewhat dry and flavorless. The Marsala cream sauce was a bit on the sweet side for me. Even with the mixed reactions on our entrees, we all enjoyed the ambiance and look forward to coming back to try other offerings. The ribs looked very good and they offer prime rib on certain days of the week. They do take reservations and have quite a nice and extensive outdoor dining area. This is a definite must try.