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Oceana
Under the guidance of the Livanos family and Co-Owner Paul McLaughlin, Oceana has provided New Yorkers with an exceptional seafood destination since 1992.
Oceana's a la carte menu, coupled with its convenient Midtown location, make it a perfect spot for a quick business lunch or pre-theater dinner. From the spectacular marble bar to the fresh lobsters and whole fish cooked to order, as well as a significant selection of prime meats, Executive Chef Ben Pollinger delivers a fresh, innovative and approachable menu.
Oceana has a 70 seat Cafe with a 18 seat marble bar. Great for lunch, after work cocktails & snacks, pre-theater dinner and post-theater desserts. An award winning international wine list with some 800 selections. Spring and Summer bring a 75 seat outdoor dining area, private dining options include our Chef's table for 4 to our Grand Salon for 80.
Please indicate in the Special Requests box if you will be attending Theater.
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Oceana's a la carte menu, coupled with its convenient Midtown location, make it a perfect spot for a quick business lunch or pre-theater dinner. From the spectacular marble bar to the fresh lobsters and whole fish cooked to order, as well as a significant selection of prime meats, Executive Chef Ben Pollinger delivers a fresh, innovative and approachable menu.
Oceana has a 70 seat Cafe with a 18 seat marble bar. Great for lunch, after work cocktails & snacks, pre-theater dinner and post-theater desserts. An award winning international wine list with some 800 selections. Spring and Summer bring a 75 seat outdoor dining area, private dining options include our Chef's table for 4 to our Grand Salon for 80.
Please indicate in the Special Requests box if you will be attending Theater.
365 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 365 reviews
5 stars
(152)
4 stars
(138)
3 stars
(50)
2 stars
(22)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(176)
- fit for foodies(166)
- notable wine list(131)
- good for groups(95)
- romantic(85)
- vibrant bar scene(74)
Oceana Reviews List
Review 1 for Oceana
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I wasn't sure what to expect from a seafood restaurant in Manhattan, but this place was fantastic. Everything was perfect. The food was crazy good and the service was incredible. It came with a big price tag, but I think it was worth it."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 2 for Oceana
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to Oceana to celebrate my wife's birthday. They sat us in a quiet private corner and gave us space to take our time. For dessert, they made it a point to provide our order with a very thoughtful "Happy Birthday" written on the plate in chocolate. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Oceana
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been going to Oceana for a few years now, and the food is always top notch. I started with some oysters from the raw bar and my wife had the calamari. We also had an order of the shrimp risotto. My wife both had the whole lobster as the main course, mine broiled and her's steamed. I have to say everything was outstanding and we will continue to come back."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New favorite NYC restaurant!!!
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/20/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Oh my goodness...EVERYTHING we had was amazing. I especially loved the grilled calamari with grilled lemon and the wilted spinach. My husband had the salmon. Everything was prepared PERFECTLY! Also, the two dessert we ordered were superb and the wine pairing excellent!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had lunch in the bar area, everything was delicious. Not too crowded and the giant windows made things airy and beautiful. Caesar was our waiter, he was very sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. He even told us about the special yeast in the bread! The food was great, very varied flavors. Would definitely come again with clients, and maybe for date night."
Dined on 4/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food but a bit too noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Oceana is a good place for business meals. But it is essentially a big open space, so it can get quite noisy, making conversation a bit difficult."
Dined on 5/20/2013
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Review 7 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An Oasis in the Theater District
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Clean, airy restaurant on the eastern side of Broadway. The seafood is impeccably cooked and has flavorful accompaniments. The down-to-earth waiter got us in and out within an hour and made excellent suggestions."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent! We had a leisurely Mother's Day brunch to the delight of my mom...the wait staff was so patient, prompt and attentive without being intrusive. They never made us feel as though they were in a hurry to turn over our table!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We chose this place to celebrate my husbands birthday(35 y o), we loved it. Delicious.we had crab cakes, foer gra, for main dish scallops and file minion. Loved it . Very nice atmosphere"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"High-powered crowd but still accessible ambience,very elegant,food was excellent and I have no complaints.outstanding in all ways.Thank you."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very surprised
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the price of their food, it was just okay. We for there half hour before closing and felt they rushed all the food out. Didn't taste good"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Oceana - pre theater
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Oceana's food both the theater pre-fixe menu and regular menu, particularly the seafood tray was delicious. Best sirloin streak on fixed price menu that I have has in years. Oysters and desserts were delicious. Desserts were creative and just enough of a sweet to top off the experience. We had reservations at 5:30 before Book of Mormon tickets at 8:00 PM two blocks away at Eugene 0'Neil theater. Perfect evening with friends."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 13 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Seafood tower
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This one is irreplaceable ... Best seafood tower in NYC ! Don't mind it being pricey when it's that good..
Great wine list too.. A+++"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
was bettef last time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food has taken a turn fr the worse, service too. Bill was wrong. The signature Oceana cocktail is still a star."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 15 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not quite the level of the old Oceana but close. Food was not as complicated or as exotic as under Rick Moonan and the room is not a "clubby". But extremely enjoyable.y"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 16 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A tad disappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I thought the meal -- I had the halibut, my guest had the salmon -- was surprisingly average, the fish was rather bland and perhaps overcooked, the porcini mushrooms were actually spicy, which did not work with fish at all; and in any case the meal was very over priced for the quality of the food. I have been to Oceana years ago, and think it is letting its quality drop."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 17 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just what I had in mind
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Flew from Florida for the night to treat my husband to dinner and a show. Carefully picked Oceana for pre-theater meal. Most of the fod items were truly excellent: salad, sashimi, asparagus soup amuse bouche, incredible cranberry rolls, mahi-mahi, salmon and extraordinary grilled escarole. Waiters had just the right demeanor and provided several extras that made the experience a special one. Plus we were out with plenty of time to get to a 7 PM show. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 18 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter was very nice, he cared and tried very hard to please us. My fish was cold and the wine my husband selected, an Argentinian White wine, was not available. The sommelier initially did not offer any assistance. He was a bit dismissive. He asked us to find another one, after a while he returned and recommended a different South American white. Overall it was a good dining experience but I had higher expectations."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful venue
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My date and I had a wonderful time at this seafood restaurant.
The broiled lobster is delicious. Too bad they ran out of my favorite fish dish (Dover sole).
We also sampled some of their desserts, we recommend the 'Chocolate souffle' and the 'lemongrass cheesecake'."
The broiled lobster is delicious. Too bad they ran out of my favorite fish dish (Dover sole).
We also sampled some of their desserts, we recommend the 'Chocolate souffle' and the 'lemongrass cheesecake'."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 20 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food but unremarkable service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As this was our first visit to Oceana, which we indicated on reservation, you'd think that they'd assure a decent table location, NOT in the traffic aisles..but as many restaurants do, try to place you at the most mediocre location and hope they don't have to move you. Well they did, and to their credit, there was no problem, once we asked. Service is mechanical.with multiple servers...very noisy if seated near the active bar (which we weren't fortunately). Prices are dear, even for NYC..a small piece of excellently prepared fish with nothing else on the plate, ($35), unless you opt for the $9.00 side dish..Crab cakes apps At $19.00 not worth it"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've had several meals at Oceana. I enjoyed my business lunches and thought dinner would be great. Unfortunately I was less impressed with dinner. Food was ok but not great."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 22 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service are excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"NOISE LEVEL IS BAD FOR BUSINESS DINNERS"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 23 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great seafood and a lovely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great seafood and a lovely room. The only gripe we have is that we got our wine quickly, but then 45 minutes passed before our order was taken....which seems like a ploy to get you to order more wine later......"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the food and atmosphere were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the food and atmosphere were absolutely amazing. a perfect dinner spot for a special NYC night out! can't wait to return for another wonderful meal."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 25 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely top notch dining experie
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Absolutely top notch in every possible respect! Perfect for pre theatre dining."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved everything about the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Loved everything about the restaurant! Can't wait to return!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lacks any intimacy. No connection
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lacks any intimacy. No connection with staff."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
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Review 28 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is a starred restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It is a starred restaurant by Michelin guide, but their price is nice.
The food, of course, was pretty good! I asked seafood. Wonderful."
The food, of course, was pretty good! I asked seafood. Wonderful."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 29 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Oceana has been my go-to place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Oceana has been my go-to place for pre-theater drinks for a long time. Its well-dressed clientele, subtle decor and superb raw bar has been the main draw for me as well as offering excellent logistics to Broadway theatres.
My company for this night was from Northern Japan and having had access to the amazing produce of the sea of Okhotsk we both know our seafood very well. We both had the pre-theater dinner and was both pleased.
The Michelin star is well deserved but I'll dock Oceana one star for the somewhat rushed service which felt a tad mechanical at times. Still, I will return to Oceana and happily give their selection another go. Those seafood towers sure look enticing."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 30 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best ambience. Great food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best ambience. Great food, great service."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A place to visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful restaurant. Food was good but not outstanding. Service was very good."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 32 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was impeccable. It
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was impeccable. It really made the evening. As for the food, every course was great. But nothing stood out as wildly memorable. I think I would go back, just because the service was excellent. But for what you pay, one would imagine that the food be as impressive as the service. Who knows, may the chef had an off day?"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best resturant in New York.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best resturant in New York. We had a great time."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We went to Oceana because
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Oceana because of the proximity to the theater district. The service was very dissapointing - we seemed to have at least 3 different servers/waiters. Service was very slow for a 5:30pm dinner reservation.
The food was very dissapointing for the price we paid - The General Tso's Lobster was good but the stewed plaintains was a soupy, unappetizing mess."
The food was very dissapointing for the price we paid - The General Tso's Lobster was good but the stewed plaintains was a soupy, unappetizing mess."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
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Review 35 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything was wonderful.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was wonderful. Our fish was cooked perfectly and was delicious! Service was terrific... all in all a wonderful experience. So much better than any restaurant on restaurant row for a pre-theater dinner, and so close to the theater district. We will definitely go back!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 36 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent seafood option,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent seafood option, everything was delicious. Chef brought out sampler meals in between the three course fixed price theatre menu - and we wanted more of everything!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 37 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Food...the oysters
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing Food...the oysters were the best I have ever had! Unique and amazing cocktails!!!!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
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Review 38 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went here for lunch with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went here for lunch with 3 friends and had a very enjoyable time. The food was very good. The service was also very good and all in all we had a very good time."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, but the space
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great, but the space is cacophonous."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2002
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 40 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A new restaurant for us.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A new restaurant for us. Excellent seafood. Definitely would come back and would recommend it to others."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
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Review 41 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food great, service fair.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is OUTSTANDING: some of the best oysters ever. Liked the intimate oceanliner motif of the older restaurant....this one is big but comfortable, airy and clpost modern. High rent location; prices reflect this..but the service is just not up to par. On a Friday night at 8 with a half empty dining room the wait staff was distracted and poorly coordinated. They weren't there when you needed them and were there when you didn't want them. Requests of one server required bring over another. Sauces were not explained (or provided with a second set of oysters). Dishes were not announced. 5 pieces of bread for 4 people? Dishes were cleared before the entire table finished. FOR PRICEPOINT MUCH BETTER SERVICE EXPECTED! Once was enough."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
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Review 42 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A GREAT seafood place!! The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A GREAT seafood place!! The restaurant is huge, beautifully decorated and the food and service were excellent! Met with the Sous Chef - showed me around the kitchen and prep stations - as a foodie I really appreciated that. My wife loved her birthday dinner there as we travelled to NYC for the weekend."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was delicious and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious and the amount of selections was ideal. The service was impeccable."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good: Food is very good and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good: Food is very good and the restaurant is eclectic. The wait staff is impeccable and immediately attends to your every need. Very convenient to the theatres.
Bad: There was a dead lobster in the lobster tank floating. Since, I ordered a $46 lobster dish, that made it a little unappetizing. The portions are extremely small. $160 bill and we wanted to go to Friday's for a burger since we were still hungry. This was after soup, salad, entrees and desert.
Attire: We ate here during lunch and were not prepared that the restuarant was mainly business attire.
Note: my wife and I have eaten at four seasons, Daniel, Nobu, etc... So we have no problem paying $200-$300 for a meal that you feel satisfied when you leave."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2007
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Review 45 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Obviously very popular and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Obviously very popular and nothing to complain about, but expensive for the quality. I think you can eat better -- and more imaginatively -- for the same money. They did have a number of large tables, unusual in Manhattan. And while noisy, it wasn't so loud we had to yell to hear each other. So it would be a good choice for a group or a business meeting over a meal. (There are non-seafood choices.)"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 46 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We felt lucky to be able to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We felt lucky to be able to get a reservation, and our experience was commensurate to the anticipation. Outstanding food and competent, attentive but not intrusive service. Thoroughly enjoyable!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 47 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very pleased
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great choice first timer.. Would recomend to couples and group"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 48 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious seafood in the heart
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious seafood in the heart of midtown. Well worth the price and we will make it a point to come back here again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful restaurant. Well
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful restaurant. Well priced, good food, excellent service, great desserts, large portions, fairly measured glasses of wine. Highly recommend with no reservations. Well worth the time and the money."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Oceana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time at the restaurant. It is a large space, and thus bustling with a noise level, but not so much as to be uncomfortable or annoying. The food was very good, and the wait staff was helpful in describing the dishes. We would go back again if in the area."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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