Blue Oak Oyster And Grill - Martin

We were a group of five seated at the bar. For appetizers, we enjoyed the blackened gator bites and Bang Bang shrimp. For my main course, I chose the blackened New York strip for the second time, and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone else in the group was also pleased with their entrees. The drinks and service were excellent too!

If you're looking for a good steak or seafood, this is not the restaurant for you. When I mentioned that my food tasted like it was overcooked on the grill, the managers were indifferent. I cannot recommend this place.

We live in Atwood, TN, and while driving through, I searched for restaurants and discovered Blue Oak. I’m so glad I did! I will definitely make the drive to Martin just to eat here again. I highly recommend it—you won’t be disappointed! We visited on Thursday, and it was one of the best meals I’ve had at a restaurant around here since COVID hit. The rolls with strawberry butter were delicious! The salad had genuinely fresh lettuce, and both my daughter and I enjoyed perfectly cooked, tender steaks. The blackened gator bites were the closest thing to Florida I’ve tasted in Tennessee, and I’m not sure what kind of sauce came with them, but I could put it on anything! The service was excellent; our drinks were always full, and we didn’t have to search for our server, though we’re not very demanding, haha. Since COVID, many restaurants have struggled, and while it’s not always their fault, Blue Oak hasn’t missed a beat.

This is a fantastic spot for a dinner date. We tried the cheese curds, oyster sampler, Cajun chicken tacos, and blackened snapper, and everything was excellent. I did think the blackened fried rice was a bit too salty, but overall, the food and service were wonderful. My wife particularly enjoyed the house Moscato, which she found to be very smooth!

This was our first visit to the restaurant. Some of our food was served piping hot, while other items were not. We started with a fried shrimp appetizer, which was delicious. I ordered the fish and fries, and both were hot and flavorful. However, the hush puppies were hot on the outside but cold on the inside, suggesting they may not have cooked evenly in the hot grease. Additionally, my husband's tuna was cool in the center. On the positive side, the service was good.