Doug and Lisa Bragg, Oasis Bar & Grill owners.
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce 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 p.m. 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.
