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About Oscar's Wine Bar & Bistro
Oscar's Wine Bar & Bistro sits on Swinegate in York, a short walk from the city centre and just off the main riverside. The room is airy, with lunch service making it a relaxed stop in the middle of the day, and dogs are welcome inside. The menu runs from sandwiches at lunch to fuller plates in the evening, with Cajun chicken and steak among the regular choices. Prosecco and wine sit at the centre of the drinks list, poured at the bar alongside the food. Tables are taken on a walk-in basis, and on busier evenings a wait for food is common. The bistro suits both a quick lunch and a longer evening, and dogs are welcome inside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Cajun Chicken
- Garlic Bread with Cheese and Mushrooms
- Chicken Gyros
- Chicken Gravy Burger
- Meze
- Chicken Sandwich
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cajun chicken, steak, garlic chicken salad and chicken burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cajun chicken, steak, garlic chicken salad and chicken burger.
Customer Review Summary
A smaller share of reviews flag disappointment. One describes a garlic chicken salad as overpriced and "essentially a big bowl of rocket," and another reports off-tasting vegetables and defrosted chicken in the burger, calling the food "terrible." One reviewer advises the kitchen to clearly label seasoned fries and garlic mushrooms so diners can choose.
Customer Review Summary
A smaller share of reviews flag disappointment. One describes a garlic chicken salad as overpriced and "essentially a big bowl of rocket," and another reports off-tasting vegetables and defrosted chicken in the burger, calling the food "terrible." One reviewer advises the kitchen to clearly label seasoned fries and garlic mushrooms so diners can choose.
Featured reviews
- Gloria Caldwell
“Spent a really nice evening here. Food was delicious, staff was super friendly and the drinks were good too.”
- Jayne Mears
“Visited 24th August. Ordered Cajun chicken, menu said it came with fries and mushrooms. Unfortunately when it arrived, the fries were seasoned and the mushrooms garlic. I dont like salt and would have preferred non garlic mushrooms. Had the menu shown this, I could have ordered without seasoning. The chicken was really good, just disappointed with fries and mushrooms”
- Liloony
“Popped in here last night on the off chance as a party if 5 we could be seated and have a meal. We definitely wasn't disappointed and the food was lovely. The cajun chicken was perfect as were my friends meals. Definitely no complaints here 👌”
- Elliott Grady
“Absolutely amazing restaurant, the food was gorgeous and the service was second to no”
- Noah Wood
“Really good food and the staff are very friendly”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
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- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Wine bars near Oscar's Wine Bar & Bistro
- Vahe Bar4.51120.1 mi£10–20
imported Belgian draft beers, German draft beers, Timothy Taylor Boltmaker cask
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar's Wine Bar & Bistro | 4.2301 | — | £20–30 | cajun chicken, steak, garlic chicken salad |
| Vahe Bar | 4.5112 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | imported Belgian draft beers, German draft beers, Timothy Taylor Boltmaker cask |
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