The India Oak Grill is a great little neighborhood bar tucked behind UDF at the corner of Indianola and Oakland Park in Clintonville. Neighborhood regulars sip beer inside or outside on the patio. Anyone in Clintonville knows about the Oak's subs which are big, delicious and at $5.25, relatively cheap. Daily lunch specials compliment a regular munu of burgers, coney dogs, homemade soup and Chili and of course, subs. Two dart boards in the back and plenty of seating at tables, booths or the bar. Try the SOS (beef gravy over toast) on Saturday morning, an Oak tradition for 20 years. OSU football Saturday's are also a big tradition with lots to eat, potluck style. The bar puts out free food and the customers bring the sides. Customers can watch the game on one of five TVs including a 50 inch HD big screen. There's nothing real fancy at the Oak where the regulars appreciate minimum change (including prices). Stop in the India Oak and enjoy a real Clintonville gem.
Pros: great atmosphere, cheap prices and good food
Cons: the bar hasn't changed much in 20 years
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