I stopped in at OG for lunch takeout recently. I ordered the Luncheon Special #1 Egg Roll, Egg Foo Yong, Pork Fried Rice ($6.50 plus tax) and I chilled out in the lounge for about 10 minutes while waiting for my order.
The food I ordered was actually fairly decent tasting and just average, a good amount of food in a square styrofoam takeout box. The egg foo yong was firm with mix of onions & roast pork in a deep fried egg mixture, covered in a thick brown gravy. The fried rice (brown color) had a soft texture with a mix of onions and roast pork pieces. The egg roll was nice and crispy on the outside, filled with a mix of cabbage & minced pork.
Overall, the takeout food I ordered was served hot and it was not bad.
Yes, it's a low-class dive bar.
But it's a whole lotta fun!
They host karoake and there's a great dance floor.
The drinks are decently priced.
The DJ is always friendly.
The food is not very good and that's why it's knocked down one star.
But they sure make up for it with their Mai-Tai's and Pearl Harbor drinks!
They even have Keno.
It's not classy or upscale but it sure is fun and you'll have a good time on that dance floor!
I think that counts for something!
OGs is awesome! Â We have been going there for over 30 years, and we are never disappointed! Â The food is always made with fresh ingredients and served piping hot. Â I usually start off with a Mai Tai. Â The waitstaff is very attentive and friendly. Â They are very accommodating, and will be glad to make some changes to your order if you like. Â Â Whenever we go there, we always see the regular customers. Â Must be good if people keep coming back, right? Â They have lots of parking in the shopping center, (another plus). Â My recommendation: Â Seafood Lagoon, Â ummmm......yum!
Review Source:This is one of the worst sit-down Chinese Food restaurants I've visited. The decor is disgusting. The waiter didn't want to be there. The chicken fingers were hard and brown, indicating to me that they were old. There were few cashews in the cashew chicken and the rice was bland. Oh, and the fried shrimp appetizer offered long strips of shrimp...clearly minced shrimp that was formed into long strips, possibly mixed with other seafood. The karaoke was so freaking loud I could barely hear the person sitting across from me...and we weren't near the door to the bar, let alone IN the bar...!!
Review Source:Went yesterday to get a quick take out of an order of chicken wings. When it came time to pay it cost me $14.00 for 5 wings. First thing I said its got to be the wrong order. Was told "right order, you pay $14, chicken wing shortage" I was blown away. Been going there for over 20 yrs. no more. I'm done with OG's.
Review Source:This place has been around for years, the locals & location keep it in business. The teriyaki was good; the rest of my plate was mezza mezza/poor. The service is atrocious, the bartenders must take courses in being mean and customer service Un-friendly. I'd never bring a date to this place & will tell others to avoid. Â Five minutes away in downtown Haverhill there are just too many good alternatives that want your business.
Review Source:I have been several times (against my will and protests) and the experience never really improves. While the wait staff is quick and moderately attentive, the food is awful. I have eaten at some average 'greasy spoons' in my day that I would always choose over this place. The utensils are always greasy, like they had just been wiped down with a napkin after the last person was done using them. The tables are either greasy, sticky or both.
They have drinks (the only items on the menu without the prices listed) on the restaurant side (more on that in a bit). However, whomever is mixing the drinks never has any idea what they're doing. They taste like some 18 year-old out of high school scored a gig mixing drinks they learned at underage parties. You might as well just mix Mountain Dew and cheap vodka to replicate the drinks they make here. The food is greasier than regular Americanized Chinese food. The chicken fingers usually are still bloody, the pork meat dishes are mostly gristle and, well, I haven't been with a party that ever finishes their plates.
Maybe the same person mixing drinks is also cooking? Who knows? They do give the impression that they try, and the wait staff do make you feel like they're trying. However, the main reason for being there is food and drinks, and those are awful. I hate to see the state of the kitchen the food is prepared in. I don't know why they split this place into a bar and restaurant version, when they can't even get the restaurant aspect right. Maybe they'll improve but I doubt it since people come here anyway for some inexplicable reason. Maybe the heavy-handed drinks make it worth the trip for some?
The OG has indeed been around Haverhill fah-evah, and is unfortunately w/in walking distance of at least 2 low and middle income housing "developments". Our first visit was started outside their front door when we experienced a profanity laced  and no doubt alcohol influenced "discussion" between Donny Sweatsock wearing his LMFAO inspired white plastic sunglasses  and his lovely GF about who "it's always effing about" --all right in front of her 6-7 year old daughter ...charming.
The decor is classic American Chinese..like Frannie here says.
I really liked the food actually, not gourmet but darn tasty. The server was quite polite and helpful. Â I think there's some school of thought about Chinese restaurants that serve white bread.. Like it's a warning sign or something, but again, not really worth the calories. I had the General Gao's chicken for fun and it had a really nice subtle (amazing, subtle, can you believe it) nutty taste.
Bottom line I think is to simply get take out and have your own alcohol influenced profanity laced discussions in the comfort of your own home--just wait until the kids are in bed..
Went here with my family today for the frst time back here in a long time, and will be our last time EVER! Our waitress who was too pre-occupied with her boyfriend to pay much attention to us was rude when we could manage to get her attention. Our food was cold, greasy and what wasn't visibly burnt tasted burnt. there was shrimp in the chicken lo-mein, we had to ask 3 times for tea, then had to ask for tea cups. And when she finally returned she only had 2 cups for a party of 15 and mutters under her breath "for whoever wants them"as she walks away. Then as where almost done she comes back and says "you still picking?" Really girl? There's one other table in here besides us and your boyfriend I'm sorry were bothering you! I'm usually not one to complain but this was over the top.now I see why majority of their clientele is drunks. If you want a good dining experience don't waste you're money here.
Review Source:Alright...FIRST of all! This place is in a shopping plaza....ehh no! Secondly, Their " waitstaff " is awful!
If you are looking to hookup with some white trash guy or girl...THIS is the place! Nothing but low class trash in there. Waitstaff rather party than work...food is DISGUSTING! It's like eating someone's leftovers...seriously, no joke! Unless you want to catch food poisoning or a disease, stay clear of this place! eeek!!
OG's is a Haverhill institution. The big draw is Karaoke at the bar. OG's has one of the best dive bar vibes in Haverhill. You want your scorpion bowl with a side of skank, you come here. Toothless men & tattooed ladies with saggy tits? Check! You may even luck out and catch a view of an endangered species: the mullett. Usually worm by a clueless man who still thinks he's God's gift.
Being well past my dive bar days, I usually just go for dinner. OG's food is basic American Chinese fare. Nothing is going to blow your socks off, but they are as reliable as Old Faithful. The waitstaff is friendly and the owner usually serves as the host. The owner has a strange sense of humor which will catch you off guard since he looks so stoic.
When dining on a Saturday evening, you can be entertained by the vocal stylings of said dive bar Karaoke customers. We've suggested to the staff that they have live video feed to the dining room so we can be even more entertained by the Karaoke while we dine. Surprising choices from this visit included "Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", "Jump Around", a very shrill version of "Take on Me" and a surprisingly well done rendition of "Killing Me Softly".
Entering OG's is like taking a step-back into the '80's --you are greeted in the front lobby by a Ms. Pac Man/Galaga  arcade game. The decor is just as dated: burgundy & dark green walls with floral wallpaper border with a coordinating rug.
The waitstaff will bring you a pot of hot dark tea and two French rolls. Spare yourself the bread. Even a bread-whore like me will admit it's not worth the calories.
As I said, food is basic. It is always in the edible to quite tasty range but nothing spectacular. We usually end up with Peking Ravioli which is unusually thick but not bad flavor-wise once you cut off some of the extraneous breading. For entrees I've had chicken & broccoli, pad thai, mongolian beef, moo shi pork & more, plus of course the pupu platter. My favorite would have to be the mongolian beef.
The BF gets the Kung Pao & is always happy with it. I'll say one thing for OG's they will make it hot for you. If it's a spicy dish you order, it will come spicy. If you want it to melt your face, all you have to do is ask.
We can usually get out of OG's for $30-35 for an app & two dinners.
Go to OG's to glory in the retro white trashiness & you will not be disappointed by your visit.
Been going here for years. Today we went for some Xmas Chinese food and it was a excellent. Â Not too expensive if you aren't having drinks. Â The bread was a little hard, but the actual food was great as usual. Â Anyone in the area that is needing some great Chinese food should go here. Â
Just wish the interior decor was a little more colorful.
This restaurant can best described as a heavy set woman with low self esteem paradise,  because thats all you see when you go there. None of the food is real Chinese and awful as well. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was way too sweet, and the Kung Po Chicken I ordered there was not porperly cooked. What can I say ! The best Chinese restaurants are close to, in  or within 8km from any major cities.
Review Source:The only place I've ever gone for an evening of drinks and karaoke, only to be flashed by a drunk 40 year old woman with twin nipple piercings.
It's seedy and more than a little scary. And I love me some dive bars.
Also, I'm pretty sure that 5 star review is from Ann Lamphear, who owns the karaoke set up.
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