Scarlet Oak Tavern

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.

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 🤍🥂

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.

Restaurant Review: The Scarlet Oak, Hingham The Scarlet Oak is more than a restaurant; it is a living piece of Hingham’s colonial past. The story begins in 1757, when Danil Whiton built the Georgian home that would remain in his family for 150 years. Its walls absorbed generations of history before eventually becoming the Whiton House Restaurant, and in 2007, it was reborn as The Scarlet Oak. The name itself honors the majestic trees that grew on the property, some of which still stand sentinel today. Stepping inside, you feel the colonial character immediately. Low ceilings, worn floors, and the glow of fireplaces create an atmosphere that transports you back to an era when weary travelers might have arrived by carriage, seeking warmth and sustenance. Yet the experience is not frozen in time. The Scarlet Oak blends this heritage with modern gourmet sensibilities, offering dishes layered with flavor and crafted with precision. Executive Chef Stephen Sherman a local south shore resident moves through the kitchen with purpose, his years of experience evident in every plate. The haddock and corn chowder is hearty and comforting, the tuna tartare bright and fresh, and the steak seared to perfection. Each dish carries its own personality, reflecting both care and passion. I loved the choice of rice bed mix with egg strips. The aromatic smell of the truffle fries tasted just as good. He asked if a basket was in order, yes and please. A thoughtfully curated wine list complements the menu as well, enhancing the sense of indulgence. The restaurant’s layout mirrors its dual identity: intimate rooms for family celebrations, a function space with a private bar upstairs, and a kitchen capable of producing meals with both efficiency and artistry. Whether you’re seated by the fire on a rainy evening or gathered upstairs for a celebration, the atmosphere is steeped in history yet alive with contemporary energy. The Scarlet Oak is a testament to continuity and reinvention. From its colonial origins under the Whiton family to its modern incarnation, it remains a place where food, tradition, and atmosphere converge. Firelight, wine, and the enduring presence of scarlet oaks on the property make dining here a timeless experience. If you need a live, breath New England moment on the south shore. Look no further than The Scarlet Oak Tavern.

Atmosphere: 4/5 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. Service: 3/5 Fairly average service. Nothing bad, nothing spectacular. Food: 1/5 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. Overall: 2/5. 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.

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.

We really enjoyed our meals. We had nice seats facing the real wood fireplace. The New England clam chowder was excellent. Very creamy and flavorful. The bowl was quite large and perfect for sharing. The pancetta, fig and goat cheese pizza was super delicious. I can't wait to get it again! The service was very good and we were seated very quickly. We will return.

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.

On a beautiful Fall day, we had such a great lunch here! The waitperson was so friendly and welcoming with no push to order even though we arrived at 1pm, the height of lunch rush. One thing I've always liked about Scarlet Oak, is the menu that doesn't change from lunch to dinner, so there's always something delicious, always something just the right size! Dover sole called my name today, a portion enough for three. A delicious and different zucchini flan accompanied the fish that was atop red peppers. One of us had a huge turkey sandwich with fries and one had dessert for lunch that looked so good. As usual, the noise level was up there until about 1:30 or so, and people went back to work, leaving the noise at easy-to-hear levels. All the while we got caught up on what we had going on. and ate a wonderful lunch, our very professional waitperson checked on us, brought that delicious SOT cornbread for us and just generally made everything go smoothly. We hadn't been back for a while as one of party refused to return after a disappointing meal but after today, all is well and SOT is back on the "approved list!"

Thanksgiving 2025... On Wednesday we made the last minute decision to go to Scarlet Oak Tavern for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a small gathering (just 4 of us) and this seemed like a fun thing to do. We've been to SOT a few times and it's always been great. I checked the website to see if there was a Thanksgiving menu, and there wasn't. This suited us just fine because we love the menu. Our out-of-town guest brought desserts, so the plan was to have dinner at SOT and dessert at home. Imagine our shock to arrive and find an unappetizing and expensive prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. I had the Caesar salad which was utter slop. It was like a packaged Dole salad, but far worse because there was too much dressing and too much cheese. Upon further reflection, I'm not sure this *wasn't* a bagged salad that someone tried to spruce up with more dressing and cheese. Blech. Two of us went against our better judgement and got the $72 (!) Thanksgiving entree and it was slop too: Slices of dry turkey piled atop gross stuffing with a pile of squash on one side and a scoop of mashed potatoes on the other, all slathered in nasty brown gravy. The cranberry sauce was the only good thing and it helped ameliorate the shabbiness, but there wasn't enough of it to save this unappealing orgy of brown food. It was sad that there was no vegetable in this entree, but I guess vegetables would have been too difficult to pull off for the crowds they had. Two of us got the haddock and said the corn chowder with bacon was much too salty. Dessert was nothing special. Before being seated, there was the chaos we encountered at the front of the house. The restaurant was clearly overbooked. We got there at 5:05 for our 5:15 reservation to find the area from the bar to the front door packed with people waiting to be seated. A senior citizen was sitting sadly on a chair by the front door, getting blasts of cold air every time the door opened. When she and her party were seated I had my mother (80 years old) sit on the lone chair. People just kept piling in... it was loud, stressful, and dangerous. KUDOS TO THE STAFF FOR ENDURING THIS LEVEL OF CHAOS WITH PATIENCE AND GRACE! The second star is for them. I have to ask: Did someone at SOT decide to foist a Thanksgiving menu upon everyone at the last minute? If I'd seen that menu I wouldn't have made a reservation. I've always liked SOT but I'm not sure we'll ever go back. We had fun together because the atmosphere there is always festive, but we truly felt insulted by that dinner, and bamboozled by having to order from a menu we didn't expect. Our dinner came up to $316, $386 with tip. If the food had been spectacular we wouldn't have minded, but this was shameful. The owners will have made a killing yesterday, but this experience killed our Thanksgiving. NO THANKS AND NEVER AGAIN.

Met my brother and his wife for lunch This place is huge with lots of little eating areas and a large variety of. It is a converted house. My wife and I split a lobster bake pizza which was plenty of food. The only downside was that was the most expensive flatbread pizza we have ever bought.

Atmosphere: 4/5 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. Service: 3/5 Fairly average service. Nothing bad, nothing spectacular. Food: 1/5 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. Overall: 2/5. 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.

We've been coming here for years to celebrate special family events but it's a great place to go for a drink or a nice meal in a beautiful tavern. Consistently great service, warm and inviting atmosphere and top notch food make this a special dining experience.

Ughhh. It pains me to write this because I love this place but I had a less-than-stellar experience here recently.... My girlfriends and I came here for our annual Christmas dinner. We all ordered salads to start. I got the scarlet salad. While the flavor was delicious, the salad felt "cheap & flimsy." Like they were afraid to put too many ingredients on my plate. For my entree, I ordered the filet mignon (medium-rare) with mashed potatoes and spinach. The steak was cooked correctly but dry as a bone. Not juicy or flavorful. My friend got the same steak and commented that she wished she ordered a sauce with it and I agree! For dessert, I ordered the maple bread pudding. Even though it was good/average, it was the best part of my meal...

Ordered the Marguerite Pizza and was so disappointed ! Tomato sauce looked & tasted like it had been on the stove and allowed to boil down. The mozzarella cheese was hardly melted and the crust was awful ! This was my favorite thing to order at one time.

This restaurant is a hidden gem with great ambiance & food. They have dollar oysters every Monday. Service at the bar is always warm & inviting & they usually have a fire going in the colder months.

Manager very rude. Get your message across without being mean. You have absolutely no idea what heartache or unspeakable trauma people have experienced in their lives. We were regulars. Always told friends how much we like SO. Never again. Rude short man. Not nice. If you're going to be in the business of hospitality get some half decent people skills.

Absolutely charming spot, I loved the ambiance there, you can smell the fireplace when you enter. We were seated by the fireplace and had an excellent waiter. We ordered baked brie and carbonara ravioli for apps, caesar salad and hangar steak frites for entree, and I ordered the bogged down drink. Everything was really good, if they had more vegetarian options, it'll be a 5 but this restaurant isn't catered to vegetarians, regardless my boyfriend said the food was really good. They also had complimentary cornbread.

my wife and I were fortunate enough to get two seats at the bar in the back. It was during the Kentucky Derby, so the bar was busy, but that had no effect on the service, exceptional and appreciated. We had the garlic shrimp and the barbecue ribs as appetizers dipping the bread in the juice of the garlic shrimp was my best part. The ribs just fell right off the bone When the rest of our party arrived, we sat down for dinner. No one was disappointed the steak tips, and Caesar salad Was scrumptious. my wife cut the Abi tuna it was cooked to perfection. It was a large portion and tasted as if it just came out the ocean. I highly recommend this place whether you're at the bar or seated in the restaurant you will have a wonderful experience

Very nice place, it's busy so make a reservation. Hunted this place down after finding out it has the same folks as Gibbet Hill running it. Many like dishes on the menu, but then some different ones. Good dink selection and wine list. Everything was very tasty. Albeit the crab cheddar dip could use some lump crab meat to put it over the top. My filet was good perfect and the onion rings were spot on.

I really do not like to write negative reviews but sometimes it is necessary. I took some elderly folks for a nice lunch on a beautiful day. There were 4 of us. Ned was our server and was spot on from start to finish. Now for the food.. 2 Reubens, 1 Cobb salad and 1 watermelon/feta salad with candied walnuts. The Reuben's barely had any MEAT IN THEM.. I mean they were as flat looking as flat looking could be..we both literally removed everything from one half of the sandwich and put it into the other half to make a decent sandwich which still was not what I have had so many times at other restaurants. Ned asked how everything was so I told him. He asked if I wanted something else.. I said no I wanted a good Reuben. The watermelon/feta salad was not at all to her liking and she said she would not order it again. The elderly gentleman enjoyed his Cobb salad thank goodness. The manager did come by to speak to us and I told him exactly what I am writing in this review.. that it was a flat with no meat and he responded " well we do put a press on them on the grill!" The sandwiches were flat because they HAD SO LITTLE MEAT IN THEM! Ugh it will be a long time before any of us visit Scarlet Oak again! To be honest we all expected so much more!

Absolutely tremendous from beginning to end. Great food, great ambiance, great service. Our bartender was knowledgeable and kind. Our food was perfect, seafood prepared perfectly. Would come here again in a second.

Our family has been going to the Scarlet Oak on holidays for nearly a decade and I can't help to think the Easter fixed menu pricing is a bust. It cost our family ~$150 more than we wouldve normally spent at the Scarlet Oak for unwanted portions of unwanted food. The price did not match the quality and I hate to say that it felt like a predatory strategy. We are people willing to pay a premium for a premium dining experience, but this was not it. We couldn't remember if this was the second or third time they've done this, but unfortunately, it will certainly be our family's last. It felt rigid, expensive, and came with remorse. We couldn't help but notice the restaurant felt empty this year. We've booked around the same hour every year in advance, brunch and lunch. No traffic, no valet. It felt void of children and young families while the Easter Bunny still went around walking past multiple unfilled tables to seemingly smaller parties of much older adults. Yeesh! A couple of slices of ham with french fries and a dessert square that could have been from the airport is not $70. The steak is..good, but not for $75-$80. I get better steak in a $23 sub from a sandwich shop in Brockton. There was a cupcake that was just kind of frumpy, and looked less stellar than something from Whole Foods. It was certainly not a third course. The old desserts were beautiful! These were mostly sheet pan slices cut like.....hospital food (I'm sorry!!) The clam chowder was not good. There were 3 large shelled clams sunken at the bottom of a steep bowl that I hit with my spoon. Near zero chopped clams and virtually zero potatoes. Bacon does not belong in New England clam chowder, and it was gummy to boot. A star for our waitress who was very nice, and a star for the ambiance which is cozy. To each their own, but we were rather disappointed this year and we are sad to arrange new Easter plans for the future.

The first impression was a county Inn! With lots of nooks and crannies to sit and enjoy a meal or drinks! The wait was not long and we got the best table that was near the entrance for at least 5 and very secluded from other diners! The staff waitress Giada who was super attentive and pleasant! Our guest host ordered for us and was happy to do so! When the food arrived it was plated perfectly and yet it tasted better than perfectly! The whole dinning experience was enjoyable and the atmosphere perfect! I can say that the menu was varied and interesting!

Scarlet Oak Tavern is a nice place for grabbing a few drinks or choosing to sit down and have a nice meal. Feel comfortable coming in casually or for a dressier occasion. They are located in Hingham, MA. I like that they source produce from local farms. They also have a variety of options like local seafood to brick oven pizzas, vegetarian dishes, seasonal sides and homemade desserts. I believe this restaurant used to be an old house. Loved the layout and decor. You feel at home here with its warm & cozy vibe. I ordered the steak & lobster tail. Although the steak was very tender and tasty, the lobster tail was a little too chewy for my liking. The service was great. Our waitress was a good sport and friendly. Overall good experience.

Ordered steak frites - ordered medium rare and it came out well done, absolutely no pink to it. Not even close and came out cold

First time trying this place - we decided to just show up on a Thursday night and were surprised to find that the restaurant was fully booked until 8:30pm (2+ hours later) - so get a reservation if you're planning to come here! Ultimately, we snagged a spot at the bar and enjoyed our dinner there. Drinks were good, and bartenders were good about paying attention to us in between all their other duties. Food came out fairly quickly and was not bad; wasn't blown away by the flavors, but nothing was outright bad or disappointing. In the end, we enjoyed our meal and our evening.

Have been eating here since it opened many moons ago. Great staff, great service and historically always great food at a solid value. Met a friend a recently for lunch and as always ordered the seared Ahi Tuna salad. I can't believe they served this fish. It was grey. Not pink. Not red Grey!!! So gross. I'm not one to complain so I didn't return it but wish I had. Won't be back after a meal like this.

This place offers something for everyone. Upscale enough to have an event (we had our rehearsal dinner here and went off without a hitch) and low-key enough to have a few drinks and appetizers in the cozy lounge area. That said, I wouldn't consider any aspect of the place formal (which I mean in a good way). Staff here is uniformly friendly and attentive, and the menu offers decent variety. Spicy tuna tartare, steak tips and flatbreads are my personal go-to's. Unfortunately, of late, the bartenders have mixed the cocktails too far on the sweeter side for my taste. Slightly more interesting are the amazing amount of rumors that attach to this Georgian-style house at the end of Hingham's Main Street. Whether it is actually haunted or you can have success swinging up to the bar -- you'll need to explore for yourself.

Steaks was great....service was not. My husband asked for a second glass of wine when our food was brought, but the waitress did not bring it over until she brought our check. He stated he no longer wanted it and she gave him an attitude. Will likely not return.

To start, been dining here for special events for over 20 years. I even had a family event years ago in an upstairs private room. The food was always delicious. Went for dinner this week and it was not the same. The service was great but we couldn't get past how much the food had changed. The presentation of crab stuffed sole was 3 small balls of rolled up fish put on top of garlic mashed potatoes. No sauce...no crumbs - just rolled up grey fish. Another at our table had a filet with a side of spinach. The spinach was drained all around the steak. Maybe consider a small dish for the spinach?? Just a big giant disappointment from a restaurant that used to be a destination. Sad.

Hadn't been to the SOT in years so when a friend mentioned heading to that area took the opportunity to stop there for a birthday lunch and we were both very happy with the choice. They were anticipating a large grouping so a good section of seating was reserved, but we had a really pleasant time sitting at the bar where we enjoyed dirty martini and nice white wine and several tasty apps and small plates. Definitely returning

The meal was superb! It was delicious! The service was good, it got busy as we got there so our server was a little short with us but got better with time. They seated us in the bar area and it was extremely loud. There were 4 of us and we hoped to talk but it was nearly impossible! We have eaten in many bars but this one was excessively loud. Again the food was excellent so we will be back but we will be more specific with our reservation request.

Very good food, friendly service, nice atmosphere inside and out, A bit pricey but I would go again

There isn't anything I don't like about Scarlet Oak. The food, service, ambience and hospitality is wonderful. But I do have two issues. We love the Wine Room but please get some new chairs. You can sink right down into some of the chairs. Anyone height challenged will feel like their chin is on the table. Also depending on the wait staff some will do individual checks while others don't want to handle that. My last time at Scarlet, there were 12 of us and we had a wait staff person who did not want to do individual check so our bill was broken down by food separately from the drinks which did not work out well, (that is on us). In the future unless we get someone who can do the individual checks we will have to find another restaurant. Thank you.

Sorry for the update but there must be a new chef. No vegan (whole-food plant based) options except salad. Been there twice since last review when the staff was accommodating. Sadly, they will only give you plain quinoa with a salad. The rest of the menu is lovely for non-vegans. Hoping they will make a shift back to flexible options for whole-food plant based customers. Used to be a favorite option on the south shore.

This place continues to be a great value- great food, service and atmosphere. We have been coming here since they opened and have never had a bad experience- quite the opposite. We love the staff. I do wish the menu was a bit bigger, not by much. It won't stop us from coming though.

We came here on my moms birthday. When we called for the reservation we asked for two things. 1. to be by the fireplace. 2. to have a chocolate cake for dessert. We got seated in the only place in the building that COULD'T see the fireplace. Skipping past the fact that nobody liked their meal, we never actually got the chocolate cake for dessert. My dad went up to the waitress and told her all this and her response was, "do you want me to sing happy birthday?" Do not recommend

Was recommended this place from a co-worker and I can see why! Parking is ample though this place can get busy during the dinner rush so be prepared to wait (or come early!). Items we ordered as of 10/2021: - Hanger Steak Frites - $27 - This was a huge hit with me. Steak was well marinated and cooked to perfection. huge portion of steak and fries! You can also sub the fries with truffle fries for a increase in price (I think it was a few bucks). - Seared $10k Tuna - $29 - If you're an ahi tuna lover this is a great dish for you. Lots of tuna at a reasonable price! - Narragansett Calamari - $15 - Not as crispy as we've had at other places but the portions and sauce was delicious. Because of the lighter batter you can really taste the squid. Overall we were quite happy with our meal and our waitress was attentive and informative! We'll definitely be back!

Last minute decision to stop by for lunch , My girlfriend had Chicken Hot Pie... 4.5 excellent I had clam chowder... 3.9-4.0. Very good .. Margarita flatbread 2.9-3.0. I had low expectations. Tastie but ? Just cracker thin, guess that what it is anywhere it's flatbread ... So good visit... Hopefully this year they clean up the outside and give the place a clean up, ( outside!) And paint the house...

Okay... greedy service and food was good but not great. I would return but for the price it might be a while before I make the return.

Nice atmosphere and great employees. The food is amazing , they have a great wine and drink menu.

I visited Scarlet Oak while I was in the area visiting some friends, who had mentioned how much they like the restaurant. There were multiple seating options available, both of for and outdoors. We opted for indoors since it was drizzling a little. Since we had made a reservation, we were seated immediately we got in. The inside was very nice and cozy, a little dark so as well so I think that it will make a great choice for a romantic date night. The seating looked like it could accommodate small parties, as well as larger parties or about 10 or so. The drinks were really nice, I got the jalistic approach which was a sweet and fruity cocktail, and was not disappointed! The meals were also very tasty, with some attractive plating as well! We started with the baby back ribs, which had a mix of sweet and savory ingredients that nicely complimented each other. We also got the sweet potato gnocchi, which was amazing, as well as the salmon and the haddock. I just wished that the portions were a tard bit larger, because I definitely wanted a little more of the entrés we ordered. Our waiters were very nice and attentive, with great hospitality overall! Definitely recommend that you stop by if you're in the area.

Great ambiance and a wonderful surprise. Didn't really know what to expect. I read and heard different opinions, I am so so glad that we decided to try it. Always try something once, get the experience yourself. The food was fantastic and the waitress was amazing. We had oysters, shrimp, lobster bake, steak, I feel like we tried a good variety of different options and every single item was fresh and tasty. It is a must try!!!

My family and I celebrated our mother's 84th birthday at Scarlet Oak in January. Despite having a reservation for 6, we were seated at a table by the door that seemed intended for a group waiting for a table and having a cocktail. It was pointy at the ends, so we couldn't sit on either end. Crowded but okay, we ordered cocktails from our very nice waitress (and then had a different waitress for the rest of our meal). After our drinks came, when we told the server that we were not ready to order, she disappeared for quite a long time. When the food arrived, it was very good and everyone enjoyed their meals. In addition, our server delivered the birthday dessert I had brought with us to the table with lit candles!! Then she cut it in the kitchen and served it to us, just like she would have if we had ordered it from the restaurant. Overall we had a positive experience at Scarlet Oak. I had to wash my hair before bed, since the fireplaces inside the restaurant made everything I was wearning smoky. But I would recommend this restaurant for it's good service and above average food.

Amazing food! I got the sirloin, I'm glad that I got that steak because the fillet was really small even the 10 ounce one. So if you want steak here, get the sirloin or ribeye if you are hungry for a bigger meal. Also, the fillet is really spicy. At the beginning when you order your drinks, the waiter gives you cornbread with butter, which is really good. The waiter also gives you a glass bottle of water, so you can pour your own water into your wine glass. The restaurant was really cute. My dad told me that it used to be a house. We sat in this cute little section away from a lot of people. The parking lot was packed. But when we went inside, we got a table right away, which was surprising. I will definitely be coming here again. :)

35 years of marriage, 6 years before that as friends. Sharing this celebration with the next generation and the one beyond that. Precious

Our experience at the restaurant was very good however the process started off poorly. I called 5 days ahead for a Saturday reservation. We had a party of 6 as you cannot make reservations on line for parties larger than 4 which is fine. I asked for a 5:30 reservation, the women said the earliest available we have is 7:15. I so ok thanks but we will go someplace else, she instantly said oh a 5:15 just popped up. She knows filing a 5:15 is easy but not so much the 7:15. Its sad they run their business that way. Food was good, service was good for a busy night. Would I go again, most likely not

Delicious food, prepared by talented kitchen. With friendly, efficient staff in old school New England atmosphere.

a member of our party was very unimpressed with their app and their main course. Another said theirs was tasty. My sandwich was ok but but overpriced. Took awhile to get water and beverages.

First time visiting Scarlett oak Tavern had heard wonderful things about it and finally got a chance to try it myself! Started off with the cornbread very light not much flavor and a little dry but the butter helped a bit! Then went on to try the Jumbo Crab cake! That was really good! Perfectly crusted and had great taste!! Then had the pot pie. Was a bit disappointed with it. Only had a top layer. The crust was good and flakey but the chicken was overcooked and lacked any real flavor! Kinda disappointed. The dessert was good though! A warm Bread pudding filled with dates and Almonds with a nice caramelized crust on top with vanilla ice cream. Overall a good restaurant but I wouldn't get the pot pie!

We had a great meal here last weekend. There were 4 of us. The server was great and entertaining. We had oysters, steak, the" $10,000 tuna prize" and other items i cant recall. All in all the food was excellent. The ambiance was nice. The exterior is some kind of barn. The interior was beautifully renovated recently. We will return.

Awesome food, great atmosphere. I love it there. I have the seared tuna, again and again because I just love it.

We are from out of town and wanted to do a rehearsal dinner for our son, who is from the area. There was a little mix up in the booking process, and another little mix up with an e-mail-but the dinner itself was amazing!! We did a select menu and all the food was great. Our server, Phil was amazing-working with a large group in a small space. While the room we had was partially walled off, it was not closed in. We would definitely return.

Oh My God!!! The absolute worst hospitality ever. We arrived on a Friday afternoon in June around 3:30 p.m. We asked to sit in the bar (not at the bar) and the hostess blandly informed us that there were no servers and that we could sit in the area near the front door. Our server came over about five minutes later, dropped some menus and water on the table and asks us what we wanted to drink. No, hello, or good day, or welcome. No, my name is, and I will be your server this afternoon. And no, SMILE. No courtesy. Brought our drinks and asks us for our order. When we asked for a few more minutes he disappeared. I mean vanished. Looking around the restaurant I saw that all the servers looked put out or angry. They approached patrons in the same manner. We asked the hostess for our bill, paid it, walked out and will never go back. The sad part is over the years our family has hosted many family gatherings and dinners in this venue, from my wedding shower, to birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations.

I feel like something has changed here. For the better. After a few years of mediocre/good meals , last night was a great experience. Hanger steak meals were great, cheeseburger with added caramelized onions and blue cheese was fantastic. I had a smoked chicken quarter with sweet potato purée and corn from the cob special -delicious. Saw a man in a suit (manager?) roaming around stopping at tables which have never seen or noticed before. Nice touch. Our server Dennis was exceptional. Really seemed like he enjoyed what he was doing. Polite, friendly yet professional with a nice sense of humor. Gave us exceptional service. ! Would love to have him take care of our party next time.

Not sure why they made the uniform change from all black to jeans and grey shirts...not appealing to the eye and doesn't seem very professional. More of a casual vibe. I would switch back. Just a thought? Regardless the food and service was phenomenal!