Whimsical wonderland with Alice in Wonderland & Victorian decor. Food is average, but the atmosphere is the main draw—expect a zoo on weekends.
Step into a whimsical wonderland at Oscar Wilde's, a restaurant celebrated for its incredibly elaborate and immersive Alice in Wonderland and Victorian-inspired decor that transforms dining into a fantastical experience. While the ambiance is often lauded for its visual spectacle, especially for themed events, it can get overwhelmingly loud and chaotic on weekends. The menu offers American fare with some notable standouts like the 'Butcher's Sandwich,' but many find the food and drinks to be average, with the unique atmosphere being the primary attraction.
The food at Oscar Wilde's is described as American with some Italian influences. While many dishes are visually appealing, customer feedback suggests the food and drinks are generally mediocre. Specific dishes like 'The Butcher's Sandwich' (a Philly cheesesteak) and 'Crispy Calamari' have received praise. The happy hour specials, including $2 oysters, are a popular draw. However, some find the overall quality of food and drinks doesn't match the price or the experience.
"While overall food quality is mixed, 'The Butcher's Sandwich' (a Philly cheesesteak) and 'Crispy Calamari' have been positively highlighted. The $2 oysters during happy hour are also a notable draw."
Customers are divided; while some praise the immersive, whimsical decor and unique themed experience, others find the atmosphere overwhelmingly loud and chaotic, especially on weekends, describing it as a 'zoo' or a 'wacky party spot'. The food and drinks are generally considered average or mediocre, with the decor being the main draw for many.
Important Note
The restaurant can be extremely loud and chaotic, particularly on weekend nights, with some describing it as a 'zoo' or a 'wacky party spot.' The food and drinks are generally considered mediocre and may not live up to the spectacular decor.
"Oscar Wilde"
Neutral"Food and drink were mediocre. Annoyed by having to purchase fries separately for an almost $30 burger. Feels the decorations are its best feature."
Negative"Prefers their Halloween decorations over the Christmas ones."
Neutral"Commenter agrees it was better a few years ago."
Negative"Recommended for lunch when it's super chill and pleasant, contrasting with nighttime which is 'insane' and requires screaming to be heard."
Neutral"Characterized as 'vulgar and gauche', comparing it unfavorably to a 'Victorian-themed TGI Fridays with a pretentious Instagram account'."
Negative"Liked more as a day drinking spot as it's less of a 'madhouse', even though it still looks like one."
Neutral"Drinks are considered decent but not the best. The commenter would go more often if it wasn't such a 'madhouse'."
Neutral"Points out that expecting a popular bar to be quiet on a weekend is unrealistic."
Neutral"Used to be very cool when it first opened, but is now considered a tourist trap."
Negative"Provides context: opened in 2017, started catering to Instagram crowd around 2019. Notes the weekday vibe is still like it was when it opened."
Neutral"Suggests that a loudly flamboyant atmosphere should be expected given the name."
Neutral"Called 'Garbage'. Drinks and food are described as very mediocre. The cool look fades quickly and 'everything about it sucks'."
Negative"Weeknights are better; weekends have a DJ, implying loudness."
Neutral"Described simply as 'horrible'."
Negative"Finds the zany decor cool in general, though some Halloween decorations can be genuinely scary."
Neutral"Definitely not worth going to."
Negative"The vibe differs greatly between weekdays (great spot for dates Mon-Wed) and weekends (touristy Thu-Sat nights)."
Neutral"Considered trendy in the 2010s, with the commenter thinking that trend has died down."
Negative"Described as an 'extremely average midtown bar' with excessive decor."
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