Omar's Fresh Seafood and Steaks

My parents dined here for years in the 80's and 90's and they absolutely loved it. We tried it for the first time earlier this month for my husband's birthday. We were beyond excited! The hotel we stayed in had a pamphlet that represented an incredible menu! We arrived and the menu only offered 2 steak selections and no fresh seafood. The streaks came and the taste was pure salt.....couldn't taste the meat. The clam chowder was watery and the flavor was disgusting. I set it aside and the server picked it up without asking if there was a problem with the chowder. She never checked on us during dinner...very dissatisfied. Save your money and ask around town. They told us after the fact that they are having problems and no longer as it used to be. Sad.....

Got here (first timers) at 4:30 pm, ahead of the Raiders vs Warriors game and took advantage of happy hour. Got invited to sit at a table even though only the bar was open. Ordered up off the specials menu— the calamari, some chowder and a set of pork bbq sliders, complimented by an Arnold Palmer for the driver and a couple of John Dalys (add vodka). Finished off with one-each of the desserts—blueberry cobbler, a crème brûlée and an ice cream sundae. Completely not sorry. Everything was truly amazing, made fresh in-house (except the ice cream). Freshly breaded seafood, freshly fired sugar cap on the crème brûlée. Just amazing. If the volleyball didn’t bring me the Ashland, Omar’s would!! We’ll certainly be back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Omar’s in Ashland is pure gold. Sat at the bar with a bartender who was warm, funny, and poured a martini that was absolute perfection — kept the whole bar buzzing while still making me feel like a VIP. Bomb!! The onion rings were golden, crispy nuggets of joy — smothered in ranch, beer-battered to perfection, the kind of flavor you only get from years of practice. Big, bold, and downright unforgettable. I’d drive up from San Francisco just for another basket.

I had a great experience at Omar's . I was stopping by 2 get some food after work. I entered it with escargot and seafood excellent I could not ask for better. Ryan the bartender was courteous and helpful in selecting my items. I had stopped in a few days earlier for the $10 lunch what a deal. Ryan waited on us at that point to he was gracious and knew his stuff who arrived quickly and we were excellently satisfied.

This is a total hidden gem. The restaurant looks humble from the outside and bar, but the interior dining room has an old-fashioned, intimate atmosphere. Everything about every dish my family ate was impressive and satisfying. My NY steak was excellently seasoned and cooked perfectly medium rare. The Oregon Snapper fish and chips my mother ate were outstanding. Especially the "chips," which were these tender potato wedges with a outside crisp I've never seen before. And our server was professional, personable, and relaxing. Overall, for me and my family, it was perfect in every aspect.

Ok, let me start out with this; I had high hopes going into the dinner. Walking up the ambiance was fantastic. The food smelled amazing. When you enter there is a small entry area, with lots of nostalgic prints from local news articles - creating a storied picture of Omar’s history. We (I) failed to make reservations and we had to wait for a table. Not a big deal for a Friday night. The hostess was very accommodating. When we returned after our 30 minute delay, we were seated immediately. Seating is a little unique, but it’s built in the 1940’s original layout and made sense. The ambiance inside is great. Very low key with enough lighting to create a romantic atmosphere but not be too overwhelming if you were just hanging out with friends or family. It was very inviting. Service! Oh man…story in my head was that our server was very new to her position; or just needs to find a new career if she wasn’t. After watching the other server this evening and how she handled and took care of her customers, it left us feeling very underserved. Hopefully she will figure it out, because it at least felt like she was trying to make the right efforts. Food (so underwhelming it isn’t funny)! We started off with bread. This was delicious, hot and fresh. Crispy outside and warm, butter melting interior. Delicious. The butter knife my wife got had stuck on gunk on the bottom of the blade (didn’t see it until she flipped it over) after use. Next we had ordered the “Big O” onion rings. These were hands down some of, if not, the best onion rings I have ever eaten. Drinks we got Diet Pepsi and a house special margarita. These Pepsi was good. The margarita was not for me. It was made very strong and that is great for some. I was looking for a great margarita with good flavor. This was a really strong drink and perfect for a college town vibe. Not complaining just a little overwhelming for a dinner cocktail. The soup was clam chowder and was cold. It Wouldn’t even melt the butter my wife put in it. Flavors and content was good, only if had not been luke warm. The filet mignon. Came out medium rare(on the very rare side of that). I’m assuming the server mixed up our doneness when she put them in. The whipped potatoes were cold. Legitimately cold - like they were in the fridge and had to be warmed up - Cold! The Newyork came out medium well - and confirmed my view the server got the doneness mixed up on our orders. The mixed vegetables were great. These baked potatoe was hard and needed more time to soften. There also was no add ons for the potatoes. Overall this was not worth the amount we paid for dinner. I hope our experience is not the same that everyone has but this was very underwhelming for us.

This was our first time here. Our plan was to have a steak dinner as so many recommended it. We were told upon arrival they were out of all steak so that was a big let down. ( to be fair it was the Sunday after valentine's day) the other meals we had were good but my order was messed up. The staff were great and the place has old school vibes. We may try again.

This IS THE PLACE first eating dinner or lunch or whenever they're open. We had dinner and it was very very good! Oyster shooters, clam chowder, steamed clams, to start accompanied with plenty of fresh hot bread, then our mains were the Halibut, perfectly prepared with a beautiful seasoning just a touch of crust but the meat was flaky and melt in your mouth delicious, the fish and chips are the best I've had since Scotland, and finally and perhaps incongruously a chicken fried steak! It was the best I've had. Period. Sorry Texas. While the mains were enough the sides were also excellent, from my potato wedges that had a nice crunchy seasoned exterior and a lovely soft center to the real whipped potatoes seasoned with a bit of chives and butter these were amazing by themselves. Then when we're all done begging for mercy they mention their creme broule and it won the night. Hard crust creamy not too sweet smooth deliciousness. All this amazing food plus 6 adult beverages (they have a full bar) was under $200!!! Blew my mind. This is not cheap food, this is excellent food prepared excellently at a bargain price. If I lived within a 100 miles I'd be here once a week. Finally the people are the friendliest most warm and helpful group I've been around since the 80s. Proactive service! Remember those days. These people haven't ever forgotten. In businesses since 1946!!! Just a real treasure! Treat yourself and visit. Tip your waitstaff the amount you know you should have paid for this great experience!

Incredible staff, great atmosphere, delicious food! We love Omar's and how much they care about their customers. Thank you!

I ordered filet mignon and asked for it to be cooked medium rare. I told the waitress that sometimes people hear "medium well" and I wanted to make sure it was cooked correctly for me. The waitress said she would get it right. A little later she slipped a note on the table that said they are changing their menu prices so food may be more expensive than what's stated on the menu. This was AFTER we already ordered. My steak was $3.00 more than stated on the menu. The salad was good, but not the same as in the past--they use to bring a big salad bowl with toppings on the side and you could choose the items to place on your salad. Now it's just a standard side salad. Our main course arrived and my steak looked overcooked. Half of it was okay, but the other half was well done! The waitress disappeared so I couldn't say anything to her about it. Really disappointing--especially when a filet mignon is $45! The hostess cleared our plates and I pointed out how overcooked my steak was. She could care less. My sister said her salmon was good; however, I doubt I'll go back to this restaurant. It was really good for years, but now, not so much.

I went back even though my last review, albeit honest, was reflective of a number of poor experiences dining here... I split a burger with a friend and it was decent, like 3/5 Service was good, but the only dining area that didn't smell strongly of fish was the front/bar area and it was packed so we were lucky one group was leaving as we arrived. The music was like a radio playlist you might here at goodwill, and I heard other people at the tables we were sat next to complaining amongst themselves about how it was detracting from the experience--which I also found to be true for my friend and I. Food okay, service good, poor ambiance because of music and odor. This would be a 2.5 star review if it were possible

Have lived here 50 yrs, Omars used to be really special. We had special party of 15...some liked their food ok and some were really disappointed, especially how expensive it is. No crab or lobster, new york steak was tough & zuchhinni fingers not worth the wait. Omars used to be a splurge but the experience was worth it.. Was there a yr ago (was expensive for what you got) plus tonight's drinks, needed to be 'sent back' and/or folks just did not finish them. Service was great and she did a great job for that many people!!!! Come on Omars, we really want you to stay in business :)

Another great celebration dinner with my fellow classmates! We all came here last year for dinner and of course had to come back! They took really great care of us! Again, we took up the whole front room and the service was great! This time I ordered one of their house specialties, Toad in the Hole. A hamburger patty on top of a baked potato with country gravy, a little salty but tasted great on that potato!

Good food and great service. Pretty bad single pour red wine. Asked for fresher pour but didn't get it.

I've had good meals in the past and frequently take out of town guests but tonight we waited an hour for food and when it arrived it was cold. We informed the wait staff and they immediately offered a comp. Then the manager stopped by and offered free dessert instead. We really didn't want any more sub par food so we declined. Unfortunately Omar's is off our short list. Plenty of great food in the valley to choose from.

The hosting staff has always been efficient at Omar's. But, on our last visit they had a host who made it feel like a whole new place to us. He was professional and friendly and more than anything seemed to genuinely enjoy welcoming us in and ensuring the whole visit went well. He was truly a great host the entire time we were there, not just while getting us seated. I don't know how he spells it, but his name was either Dillon or Dylan. Omar's is lucky to have him.

CAUTION ADVISED It is very difficult to write this review of one of the Rogue Valleys oldest and most cherished restaurants. Our group of 4 was previously turned away as the whole restaurant was reserved for a party. This was in no way announced until after entering and being curtly turned away by a staff member. No apology or invitation to visit another time. Assuming it was the stress of a large group, we shrugged it off and went to Beasy's on the creek for a fantastic experience... On the most recent Friday, the four of us decided to go to Omar's again. We had reservations and were seated immediately and given menus. About 5 minutes later we were brought water and our uncomplicated drinks were ordered At 35 minutes after arrival, we got our drinks. At 40 minutes, our order was taken After we had been there an additional 20 minutesv our waitress returned telling us they were out of Hallibut specials. This was about 6:45 PM . The restaurant had many open tables, so it was not customarily busy. Three new orders were taken. The chicken fried steak could be found by any competent search dog. The seafood fettuccine was well presented and generous. Despite the glowing menu description of local batter preparation,the fish and chips were a masterful replica of SYSCO or other pre-packaged frozen preparation. Substituting snapper for the hallibut,my wife later described it as one of the worst meals she had experienced. The snapper was dry and tasteless ,accompanied by vegetables drained of flavor. Being sold out of a special by 6;45 on a not overly busy night indicates a failure if executive chef planning There are some post-pandemic modifications that linger. Their traditional generous table salad bowl is gone. They charge for bread. Menu offers are quite limited. We are 45 year "locals"? We have enjoyed Omar's for family and friends celebrations and casual drop-in dining through those years . As I indicated, this was a difficult review of a favorite haunt to write, but patrons need to be cautioned, and the owners need to have their chains jerked. Caution is advised in seeking a traditionally great dining experience at today's OMARS.

We love the Friendly Service, Send our Complements to the chef, One pound of King Crab, Lobster, Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, and Sundae with Belgian chocolate. We love sharing Omar's ambiance with family and friends. Thank you!

The food is really good and the people who work there are really friendly and it as very good alcohol drinks

My wife and I ate there Sunday evening and had a great time. The bartender was, great as was our server,the food was great. But the hostess was amazing, funny, friendly, and helpful, she deserves a raise. We will be back often.

What a lovely ambience, like your back in the 40's, so rad....and the food is 'chefs kiss'. For fancy food...we got steak and halibut, price wasn't bad. $100, and both had two cocktails. The waitstaff is amazing:) I had the hiccups, gave me a lime with turmeric. It worked!

Once again, Omar's upfront dining area exceeded our expectations! The steaks were cooked to our liking and the service wonderful. The bar area is a bit dirty and sketchy. We'll be back for the steaks!

the bar side is amazing. however terrible staff on the restaurant side. ended up leaving before my order was taken due to the rude waitress. i get you're busy. but i've worked in busy restaurants before and still was polite!

Omar's is an incredible little classic joint with friendly service and a great vibe! Our server Scottie really made our experience top notch. We enjoyed a couple of Crux pilsners on the patio with dinner before moving over to the lounge. This place has a ton of history and quality food, cocktails, draft beer & more! We'll be back for sure!

This restaurant was very cool when you first walk in, kind of a Goodfellas feel to it. The Hostess was very nice, the waitress was a nightmare! We were from out of town and went to this restaurant on a recommendation. The waitress was out right mean. She took our drink order only to take 2 of the 5 people at our table's order and walked off. She then came back and took our order only to rush us and to sit and huff and puff. Meanwhile some locals came in and she rushed right over to take their order, The waitress brought out not 1 but 3 courses for the other table before our food. We had ordered soup that she did not even bring out. She brought our food out and disappeared. She then came back to refill water glasses as that was what most of our party was forced to drink. She would not fill my wife's glass. The bill came and everything on the bill was 5-7$'s more than on the menu. As I return home I have already contacted a lawyer to address the false menu prices and will be contacting the better business bureau in Oregon about this establishment. Truly the worst experiences I have had at an establishment. You should really reassess the people you hire. And I will be 100% the food was good, they have very quality tasting food. The last straw was 2 couples that came in and sat out on the front patio. I guess their appearance was not what was socially acceptable to this waitress as we over heard her laughing and making fun of the people sitting on the patio with other staff members. Truly, truly a horrible experience. OH and it's $117 for some burgers and 2 drinks, 1 major entree. This place has potential but I will never find out. STAY AWAY if you are not local.

What a bizarre place!? It was like stepping back into 1970- everything from how our server was dressed and acted, to the outdated menu and decor. There was something unsettling about the whole place. Food was mediocre, and vastly overpriced for the quality.

I absolutely love Ashland & the vibe at Omar's. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. My boyfriend had the burger & brew and I ordered the cobb salad w/a crisp sauvignon blanc. Food & atmosphere exceeded my expectations. Our server was a delightfully charming woman that (wo)manned that entire lounge herself. All in all, we will be back and hope to frequent this establishment often.

The food is great! Love the historical vibe of the restaurant. Our server, Erin, was sweet and accommodating. Will be back!

Really great atmosphere and high quality bar-style food for the most part. A great way to spend an evening with some friends after a long day on classes. Only issues are the sometimes limited seating and the prices being a bit high for certain menu drink items. Overall an excellent experience though.

Very bad. Omars is not anything like what it used to be. They have gone cheap on everything. Salad is no longer included and they charge forb(a meager serving of) bread. And to save an extra penny they have turned the heat down inside. Freezing! Wear a hat and gloves! Omars food was always less than exceptional but it was a positive experience because of the salad tray, plenty of bread and a cozy dining room. The steak was $39, the fish special was $30. They came with nothing. So add salad, bread, shared appetizer, wine and or a cocktail and you have a meal of over $100 per person. A very poor value for Very mediocre meal in a tired old dining room. The server was nice and pre-apologized for what he knew was going to be slow service and average food. . Go anywhere else.

Wonderful Fish & Chips dinner, friendly server, excellent Coupe Denmark for desert. It was a great place to go after this afternoon's Shakespeare play.

Drinks were good and the wait staff were great but next time you try to sell a sirloin as a NY strip don't do it to an old rancher! The atmosphere was extremely loud as well... Won't be going back as the food was way under expectations.

We have come here twice now for dinner and both times we were turned away. Tonight at 8:15 they told us it would be an hour wait for food and they closed in 45 minutes. Mind you there was 10 people in the restaurant. We will never be back FYI: the restaurant was really claustrophobic and the food on people's plates did not look appetizing. We ended up at the Wild Goose and it was fantastic.

Food was delicious, great customer service, and the interior has a nice old fashion style. The tables have a disclaimer statement about long wait time for food since everything is made by hand and we waited for over an hour for our food to arrive. I would recommend this more for a date night than a family outing.

Omar's is like taking a little walk back in time. Feels like a diner (I love diners!), but with fancier food so don't set your expectations too high and enjoy the experience. We ordered the steak dinner and shrimp and grits. Having spent a lot of time in the south, I was a little skeptical on their ability to make a decent shrimp and grits plate. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors and choice of toppings. The steak was perfectly cooked and came a green bean-type medley and your choice of side. We chose the $5.00 glass of Merlot that was on 'special' and while the wine was average (what can you expect) the pour was worth it. The atmosphere is casual, the red booths were a bit on the sticky side and the pictures and news clippings on the wall remind you that you are enjoying a special piece of history. Service was friendly and we were checked on periodically. There seemed to be several regulars dining in. I like that there is a small outdoor patio option to eat outside.

Wine is warmer than the Food. My wife's steak was like warm. Our mashed potatoes were cold ( no exaggeration). When we let the server know his response was he would let the owner know. No effort to correct the issues. Much of Ashland doesn't seem to care about quality or service anymore. Too bad.

I was taken to Omar's for my birthday. We were seated promptly in a corner of the restaurant back room, but waited over an hour for our food to be brought out. There was no checking in to let us know a delay might take place. Any decent restaurant I have been to would come out, apologize for the delay, and offer a hors d'oeuvre, offer a drink, comp desert, or some gesture for us not getting up and walking as we talked of doing. When the food finally came, we were told one of the cooks left on an emergency. We noted that all around us got their food, not that it was very crowded. We were the last to get food and the place was nearly empty inside when we left. The food was OK, though very greasy. I had indigestion all night.

2 stars because the building is cozy and welcoming. I ordered the surf and turf and got 3 small pieces of shrimp on a skewer. The shrimp had great flavor but only 3? The fillet was grisly and under cooked (ordered medium and received rare) maybe 3oz of fillet. Sad when the most flavorful part of the dish is the spinach. Had to order an appetizer after dinner. My wife ordered fillet medium well butterflied and received medium rare whole. Boring flavor. We ordered the chocolate cake and thought Costco chocolate cake is superior. With a $40 bottle of wine we spent $156. We came in with high expectations and left feeling very underwhelmed and still hungry. The service started well but left much to be desired. Omar's is overhyped as is much in the southern oregon dining experience.

Clam chowder was good. Fisherman's stew their version of cioppino was full of potatoes and olives. Worst of all, the fish wasn't fresh, it had the fishiness taste. Chicken dish, the sauce and vegetables were delicious. But the chicken was so small and tasted just ok. Totally not worth the price. Waiter gave all his attention to my boyfriend up to the very end. My plate to put shells never came. Just before getting our bill, he asked my boyfriend if he wanted more water while my glass was also half empty. He handed him the bill. Even the very end, he handed my boyfriend the receipt and MY credit card.

Having eaten here several times over the last two decades, we expected the same great food and service we had experienced in times past. Unfortunately, this visit didn't go so well. The server didn't know the specials and had trouble taking simple orders from our party of four. Due to a mistake blamed on the kitchen staff, one of our party didn't receive her meal until the other three of us had finished our meal. Server blamed it on the lack of employees and jokingly said we could buy the place as it was for sale. Server was also sarcastic with our party when we were ordering. Very strange evening and we won't go again unless something changes with ownership or management.

Cool looking retro vibe building from the outside but not as cool inside. Yeah we know operating on low staff just like everyone else. Order the calamari for an appetizer and you get a large portion, problem is that it was not seasoned. Tasted like fried nothing. Choose the Chicken Fried Steak for a main. I was blown away at how good it was. Well seasoned tender meat and tasty cream gravy with a generous portion. Side of mixed veggies we crispy and delicious. Baked potato was good but could have been even better with some shredded cheddar and bacon added. I would definitely return and order it again just not the calamari.

First time ever going there and we will be back. Food was amazing!! The only thing I would say is they are so busy and doing everything they can, it will take a long time to get things from them just be patient, have a cocktail and an appetizer while you wait. So worth the wait.

I have dined at Omar's twice, and I was not impressed with the food either time. They are promoted as a steak and seafood restaurant, but I think if you are not a steak eater, you are in for a disappointment. I am mostly Vegan, but will have seafood a couple times a year, so I had decided on the halibut. They were out of halibut. The alternative was red snapper, but the red snapper filet was cooked in butter, which eliminated that option. I chose the red snapper "burger", and asked for it to be on toasted sourdough bread instead of the traditional bun, which is made with dairy, The bread was so lightly toasted, it turned soggy after a few bites. I took the soggiest pieces off and ate the fish open faced. The snapper was dry and very salty. So, except for the nice side salad, my meal was below par. On the positive side, the atmosphere was fine, and the hostess and waitress were very pleasant, and they accommodated my request to bring in my own birthday cake, and delivered it to the table with lighted candles. Very nice. However, I am sorry to report that I won't be going there again.

Food was great. Rustic place. Staff was decent. Pricey and off the beaten path from most places but was close to our hotel. Terrible parking availability. If there's no other option and your close by then try this place.

Excellent! Friendly attentive staff. The oyster shooters were very good. Large and full of flavor - a sign of freshness and quality sourcing. Filet Mignon was superb - as good as any fine restaurant. Grilled snapper and flat steak also excellent. The decor is classic, and seating is rich and comfortable. None of that "trendy" metal chair crap. Thanks for a great dinner Omar's!

The halibut on a mashed potato bed and Salmon with the Arugula salad was excellent. The waitress was very attentive

First time in. The food and background music was perfect. Cozy spot for a rainy Sunday evening. We love this place and definitely will be back.

So so wonderful! Food is delicious! Atmosphere is so classy and comfy! Everyone was so helpful and kind! I am new to the area and my boyfriend ordered food from California for delivery through UberEats but something happen and the order canceled after an hr with Uber eats. We called the restaurant and they made it happen for pick up!!! Lana helped us!! She was lovely! When I walked in to pick up the order I was greeted by all the staff right away. Nothing was to big to make happen! My dinner was absolutely perfect! We ordered filet. PERFECTLY COOKED!!!!!! Beautiful!! Potato so tasty! Ordered garlic fries!!! Mushrooms for the filet and veggies YUM! Fresh tasty!!!!! Beautiful salad! Good quality!!! The ranch awesome!!!! Just so happy oh and the chocolate with chocolate sauce and ice cream!!!! Bread and butter!!! Totally spoiled! Will definitely be back! Felt so welcome! Thank you Omar's!

It's a don't bother, unless your into a burger and beer in the bar. It should be called Omar's burger and beer barn!! They don't care about customer service. It's not the Omar's it use to be.

I have to say that we have been soooo disappointed in the last few interactions we have had in Omars, but none as much as Monday 4-18-2023. My husband and I started going here about 40 years ago and were fiercy loyal during Covid but yesterday we drove about and hour south to this resteraunt and found they no longer have the salad bowl (thats all I wanted for lunch) and the answer was, "oh we haven't had them since Covid", ok get past that, (even though why would they not just make one for me if thats what I wanted?) ok well we really came over to get salad dressing (both the blue cheese and the Italian) which we have eaten for over 40 years. The waitress was very nice and said oh sure. She then took our order and came back about 10 minutes later and said "we can't spare the salad dressing per the PREP COOK". Flabbergasted I asked what that meant? "well the prep cook said she has to make it today but not right now"????????? I made sure she knew I wasn't trying to get it for free (have paid a lot for each in the past but I enjoy it so wasn't worried about cost). This had no impact on the decision to make more salad dressing. BTW there was one couple in the bar and two single men having beers and then my husband and myself so no around at about 1:00 pm. I let the waitress know I would love to speak to the manager. She was not around so I left my phone number. She called me today and instead of listening to a VERY GOOD CUSTOMER, she proceeded to tell me she is the owner but does the job of 5. Somehow, I was disconnected several times when I tried to tell her my story, finally got a hold of her again and "I am the only one here and i have to open the restaurant and be the bartender so can I call you later"?? We are saddened and know this restaurant will not make it when customer service is not first and foremost. I won't bother Jennifer again with my story as I can tell it won't matter what I say, it falls on deaf ears. When does a prep cook decide she can't make more salad dressing? even if they said we can but can you come back we would have??!! Service here is GONE. We then went to lunch in Medford Oregon and $50.00 later left asking why do we keep trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear?? Because we are loyal but have to move on. I guess nothing stays the say!! Super disappointed. BTW they need to rename this place, OMARS Burger and beer barn. That may work for them. Nothing wrong with the bar!!

just made a reservation at Omar's. We used to love going there and they had a nice salad try. After the dude who took down my reservations for tonight acted like he was just another rude Ashland restaurant owner and had a attitude problem telling me that "we used to have it but threw away to much food and covid and so and so and sounded like I was wasting his precious time. After hanging up I spoke to my wife about his behavior and she, "just call him back and cancel the reservation". That's just what I did. Get some better manners Omar's when your unfriendly people answer the phone and speak to a customer. I don't appreciate this treatment from you or anyone else. Over and out. Never going back there again.

Granted, the fish and chips are excellent at Omar's. I can't praise the chef enough for that dish. Having said that, I was so disappointed in my overall experience. I arrived at 4, when there was hardly anyone in the place except for a few bar patrons. And yet, I waited, waited, waited for my salad, which eventually arrived WITH the main meal. It was hard to juggle all of the plates as the salad should have arrived before the main meal. Nonetheless, at least food eventually showed up. I asked for a wine list and found they were "all out" of chardonnay. How does that happen? I've never run into that one before. Okay, so I went with another choice. Let that go...But then after the meal, I ordered the pumpkin cheesecake that was supposedly on the menu for fall, only to find out, "I'm sorry, but it's not been cooked yet." Huh?! By this time, the main restaurant had opened but no chardonnay and no pumpkin cheesecake--all out of one and the other not cooked yet. Right. Then the check came and there was a mysterious $2.00 "fee" on it. What the---? I inquired and was told it was a credit card fee. Are you serious? A $2 credit card fee on a $60 bill for just one person?! I found that so tasteless (I'd never seen anything like it at any of the better restaurants in Ashland) that, while I plunked that down, I had to come on to Yelp to post this overall review. If not for the delicious fish and chips (albeit at $20!!), I'd never set foot in this ill-managed restaurant again. Very disappointed.

The food was just meh. Calamari was just a mass of greasy batter. No legs in the calamari which makes me think pork bung (look it up if you don't already know). The fish in the fish & chips was grey, not white, which is odd. The steak fries were just over cooked slices of baked potato. A really disappointing meal.

We were so excited to try this place. But it is really one to pass on. After an hour with no soup or salad, we gave up and left. Awful service. And the staff just blames it all on an overworked and temperamental chef. They don't care. Just resting on their past glory. Skip it and move on.

So delicious!!! My husband and I had never been here before and came for our anniversary on a recommendation from a friend. Omar's did not disappoint! The staff was so friendly and accommodating and really made us feel welcome and appreciated. I was so happy we could actually sit down for dinner and not have to take out because of Covid. I absolutely love the fact that they are a local landmark!! Fun facts, they have been in business since 1946 and are the longest running continuously operating restaurant from Portland Oregon to Redding California! Their restaurant is like stepping back in time in the best way!! It has a very warm, inviting atmosphere and their vintage feel is reminiscent of a restaurant scene from an old gangster movie! I love it! The food was A MAZ ING! the steak was far bigger than I had expected so be warned. It could easily feed two people or be several meals. We were beyond gluttonous but at Omar's, it's easy to be! We will definitely come back. I highly recommend visiting this Southern Oregon landmark and enjoying a fabulous meal!!!

We were treated very well last night for my birthday party of 8. Great food(escargot, Brussels sprout appetizers ) great service for our loud party. Had a great time. Fresh fish and chips , very reasonable. Thank you for letting us bring our birthday cake.

We were in the bar portion of this local hangout, very small and crowded with locals after work. The bar menu is on the board overhead, featuring simple burgers and fried food, about 20 items. We sampled several, but found them okay but the price somewhat high at $7.50 plus 50 cents extra for cheese. We asked for tater tots rather than fries, but got fries anyway... our friend ordered an appetizer of Butternut Ravioli and she loved them. Apparently the ravioli comes from the restaurant side menu and is not normally a part of the bar food. You can order from the restaurant menu and be served in the bar, but beware prices are high. All in all an okay experience. We were there to meet with friends and were sitting at the largest table, so many times the waitress appeared to basically hurry us up .. it's difficult to have friendly catch up conversation when being rushed . We would have stayed for another round or two, but didn't feel the hospitality. There are many places to drink and eat in Ashland, so be sure to explore some of our favorites such as the Growler Guys, Caldera Tap Room, the Caldera Brewery, and The Black Sheep. Louie's is amazing too, with an all day Recession Burger for 6 bucks. It's awesome !

Very, very slow with getting dinner; over an hour, and the restaurant was half full. Plan for a long wait!!! Okay