Beautiful Restaurant. Excellent Service. Very good food. We got a Lobster Pasta, a mushroom soup and crab cakes. Love return.
CamdenLuvr
Wow! I wanted to share my experience and gratitude for the incredible experience we had at Oceana while celebrating my sister’s birthday. The staff at Oceana, truly made the celebration a resounding success. The outstanding service we received from the hostess who helped keep our surprise, and Matt, the sommelier, who eloquently guided us through the wines, and Jose, our server, whose professionalism and charm added immensely to our enjoyment, was truly exceptional. The chef’s tasting menu with the wine pairing was exquisite. We delighted in the diverse array of appetizers and had the pleasure of savoring every pasta dish on the menu, thanks to the accommodating size of our group. The crabcakes were delightfully light and flaky, and the lobster pasta surpassed expectations – a remarkable feat (I live in Maine)! The filet mignon stood out, cooked to perfection. We are looking forward to planning our next trip to NYC and our next opportunity to explore Oceana's menu whenever we find ourselves in New York. The incredibly delicious food undoubtedly contributed to the evening’s joy, but what truly stood out was the warmth and dedication of Oceana’s team. Our private room added an extra layer of delight, and we’re sincerely thrilled to have such a wonderful space to celebrate in. It was heartening to see the restaurant bustling with activity, a testament to its well-deserved success. The elegant and lovely style was evident in every aspect of our visit, and we left with hearts full of gratitude and admiration and our stomachs satiated. Thank you to everyone at Oceana for creating such a memorable celebration. We look forward to returning!
Eryn W
Short staffed and were told we could not order. Just wanted a drink. So strange! Hostess was incredibly rude.
Mary G
We had an amazing and delicious dinner to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Our server was attentive and friendly, and we enjoyed our interaction with the sommelier, Matthew, who was both helpful and knowledgable. At the end of our dinner, the restaurant kindly served a delicious complimentary dessert to help us celebrate our anniversary!
Daffodilly
We had no issues getting a reservation on Saturday and when we arrived we saw why - the restaurant was practically empty. But we were hungry so what the heck. Let me assure you, the meal was delicious. I had yellowtail crudo and the corn ravioli and both were excellent. DBF had oysters and a salmon entree and his were great too. For dessert we shared the pistachio semifreddo - another delicious treat. Service was excellent (sometimes when a place is not hopping the servers cluster and gossip - not so here - they were wonderful). 100% would go back even in a high tourist zone which can be risky - it was a great meal.
Jet321659
Pricey but terrific seafood. Nice wait staff. Had yummy caprese and halibut in broth. Bar is hopping during happy hour.
Localcolorlocalcolor
This is a lovely looking space, though very large. The service was excellent, but the food wasn’t up to the hype. The calamari was great, but my Tempura Softshell Crab was barely edible, covered with a thick, tasteless batter. Not one of the six of us was impressed with the food. The place looks like it caters to business people on big expense accounts. It was definitely a tourist destination.
Marybeth D
We didn’t have a lot of time before theater tickets, and we ate a late lunch, so we weren’t exactly starving. However, my lobster scampi and husband’s grilled swordfish were perfection, the Sancerre chilled and delicious and we will be back hungry to try more of the wonderful menu items.
deadlegsone
Meal and service were great. Recommend octopus and ceviche appetizers. Outstanding. We were not rushed it being quite busy. Would definitely return.
TammyCosmo22
Large restaurant with a busy atmosphere. excellent service and good raw bar and other food choices. A bit noisy to have a conversation but overall nice
Excellent service and fantastic food. The restaurant is beautiful, light and airy with a really nice ambiance. Our waiter was really fantastic and everyone was really kind and friendly….
Fifabulous
We didn’t have a reservation but walked in and the hostess was very polite and seated us in the bar area immediately as there were no tables in the main restaurant. Our server was very kind and polite and everyone was gracious. The food was lovely and the servings were very reasonable. The prices were high for us Texans but reasonable for NYC. Would definitely recommend.
JMKDenver
Sad to report this was a very disappointing visit…I had high expectations with the environment and menu options but left frustrated. The food overall was just not good. The basic salad with lemon dressing was nothing special and probably would have been better with a balsamic dressing or something else to make it worth $20…the fries were not crispy, we got charged for 2 bottles of sparkling water although the water wasn’t left at the table ($23), the pasta was warm at best and the wine was cool but not “chilled”. I was ready for a great meal and the only reason I mention prices is because it was super frustrating to get the bill and see what was charged when the quality and service weren’t there.
dge74
Food and service were outstanding. My wife had the Swordfish, I had the Salmon entree. My wife had the tuna tartare for her appetizer;l had the seafood bisque soup. With two drinks a piece and coffee/tea at the end of the meal, the bill was $250. A bit pricey but welcome to NYC.
lucaL4095EP
we dined here on new year's eve choosing some of the items on the a la carte menu. we had a good time, the waiter who assisted us was very nice and friendly. the atmosphere is cozy and the restaurant is practically in times square. recommend
Beautiful Restaurant. Excellent Service. Very good food. We got a Lobster Pasta, a mushroom soup and crab cakes. Love return.
Wow! I wanted to share my experience and gratitude for the incredible experience we had at Oceana while celebrating my sister’s birthday. The staff at Oceana, truly made the celebration a resounding success. The outstanding service we received from the hostess who helped keep our surprise, and Matt, the sommelier, who eloquently guided us through the wines, and Jose, our server, whose professionalism and charm added immensely to our enjoyment, was truly exceptional. The chef’s tasting menu with the wine pairing was exquisite. We delighted in the diverse array of appetizers and had the pleasure of savoring every pasta dish on the menu, thanks to the accommodating size of our group. The crabcakes were delightfully light and flaky, and the lobster pasta surpassed expectations – a remarkable feat (I live in Maine)! The filet mignon stood out, cooked to perfection. We are looking forward to planning our next trip to NYC and our next opportunity to explore Oceana's menu whenever we find ourselves in New York. The incredibly delicious food undoubtedly contributed to the evening’s joy, but what truly stood out was the warmth and dedication of Oceana’s team. Our private room added an extra layer of delight, and we’re sincerely thrilled to have such a wonderful space to celebrate in. It was heartening to see the restaurant bustling with activity, a testament to its well-deserved success. The elegant and lovely style was evident in every aspect of our visit, and we left with hearts full of gratitude and admiration and our stomachs satiated. Thank you to everyone at Oceana for creating such a memorable celebration. We look forward to returning!
Short staffed and were told we could not order. Just wanted a drink. So strange! Hostess was incredibly rude.
We had an amazing and delicious dinner to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Our server was attentive and friendly, and we enjoyed our interaction with the sommelier, Matthew, who was both helpful and knowledgable. At the end of our dinner, the restaurant kindly served a delicious complimentary dessert to help us celebrate our anniversary!
We had no issues getting a reservation on Saturday and when we arrived we saw why - the restaurant was practically empty. But we were hungry so what the heck. Let me assure you, the meal was delicious. I had yellowtail crudo and the corn ravioli and both were excellent. DBF had oysters and a salmon entree and his were great too. For dessert we shared the pistachio semifreddo - another delicious treat. Service was excellent (sometimes when a place is not hopping the servers cluster and gossip - not so here - they were wonderful). 100% would go back even in a high tourist zone which can be risky - it was a great meal.
Pricey but terrific seafood. Nice wait staff. Had yummy caprese and halibut in broth. Bar is hopping during happy hour.
This is a lovely looking space, though very large. The service was excellent, but the food wasn’t up to the hype. The calamari was great, but my Tempura Softshell Crab was barely edible, covered with a thick, tasteless batter. Not one of the six of us was impressed with the food. The place looks like it caters to business people on big expense accounts. It was definitely a tourist destination.
We didn’t have a lot of time before theater tickets, and we ate a late lunch, so we weren’t exactly starving. However, my lobster scampi and husband’s grilled swordfish were perfection, the Sancerre chilled and delicious and we will be back hungry to try more of the wonderful menu items.
Meal and service were great. Recommend octopus and ceviche appetizers. Outstanding. We were not rushed it being quite busy. Would definitely return.
Large restaurant with a busy atmosphere. excellent service and good raw bar and other food choices. A bit noisy to have a conversation but overall nice
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent service and fantastic food. The restaurant is beautiful, light and airy with a really nice ambiance. Our waiter was really fantastic and everyone was really kind and friendly….
We didn’t have a reservation but walked in and the hostess was very polite and seated us in the bar area immediately as there were no tables in the main restaurant. Our server was very kind and polite and everyone was gracious. The food was lovely and the servings were very reasonable. The prices were high for us Texans but reasonable for NYC. Would definitely recommend.
Sad to report this was a very disappointing visit…I had high expectations with the environment and menu options but left frustrated. The food overall was just not good. The basic salad with lemon dressing was nothing special and probably would have been better with a balsamic dressing or something else to make it worth $20…the fries were not crispy, we got charged for 2 bottles of sparkling water although the water wasn’t left at the table ($23), the pasta was warm at best and the wine was cool but not “chilled”. I was ready for a great meal and the only reason I mention prices is because it was super frustrating to get the bill and see what was charged when the quality and service weren’t there.
Food and service were outstanding. My wife had the Swordfish, I had the Salmon entree. My wife had the tuna tartare for her appetizer;l had the seafood bisque soup. With two drinks a piece and coffee/tea at the end of the meal, the bill was $250. A bit pricey but welcome to NYC.
we dined here on new year's eve choosing some of the items on the a la carte menu. we had a good time, the waiter who assisted us was very nice and friendly. the atmosphere is cozy and the restaurant is practically in times square. recommend
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