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.