Our spotlight on business this month is the Oasis Bar and Grill in downtown
Antwerp. The owners of the business are Doug and Lisa Bragg. The Oasis,
or the “O” as many may call it, has been a restaurant and bar since
1940. At that time it was called The Oak and was owned by Albert
Guysinger. The building itself was built in 1870 by Henry George and it
eventually became a grocery store, a dry goods store and a jewelry and
drug store. In 1966, Gene Hughes and Noah Slusher purchased the Oasis
from Bob and Dale Johnson. In 1988, Cliff and Linda Bragg purchased it and
Doug and Lisa eventually purchased it from Doug’s parents.
The Oasis is best known for their Wednesday night wings that can be
served with a variety of sauces: BBQ, Hot, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Mango
Habanero, Honey Hot, Zesty Orange, Sriracha Bourbon and Sweet Chili.
They also have wonderful Angus steaks and daily lunch specials. If you
follow them on Facebook, you can find a calendar listing of daily lunch
specials. Smokin’ “O” BBQ is new on Monday nights starting at 5:00 pm
featuring smoked baby back ribs and pulled pork with a rotation of chicken
halves, turkey breast and beef brisket. Sides include smoked macaroni and
cheese, smoked baked beans and cornbread.
Bottle or Tap? Three years ago, Doug purchased a tap system that features
12 beers. He typically carries mostly craft beers on tap, but he also has two
domestic beers – Yuengling and Miller Lite. The seasonal brews are the
most popular of craft beers. To really get a taste of the tap beers you can
ask for a flight sampler which consists of four 6-ounce flights. Columbus
Brewing Company hosted a Tap Take-Over on Thursday, September 6th.
Three representatives were on site showcasing their new brews and had
many giveaways such as hats, t-shirts and other Columbus Brewing
memorabilia. They will be hosting future events so keep an eye on
Facebook.
The Oasis strives to provide great food and great service at affordable
prices. A family friendly atmosphere is what you will find at the Oasis
serving mostly a 20- mile radius of friends. The staff desires to have
you leave full of delicious food and drink and above all… happy.
Doug and Lisa are most proud of their incredible staff and the fact that they
have continued to survive and grow in the Antwerp community for over 30
years. Whether you are meeting friends after a football game or just
stopping in for some wings and a cold one, quality food and drink in a small
town setting is what you can expect at the Oasis.