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    Ocean Paradise Restaurant & Bar

    4.3 (291 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Vina H.

    Ambiance: Great, very romantic, quiet enough for first dates. Service: great and fast service. Servers are sweet and they come and check on us a couple times through out dinner. Parking is a large parking lot so can park anytime. Lobsters roll: yum. Seafood pasta just okay. Crab cakes: 10/10. love it. Crunchy, lots of crab meat and the sauce and mushroom and peas was a great touch. Alcohol: Margarita okay, Pineapple drink (forgot the same) tasted just like smoothie, very little alcohol but i like it that way.

    Grilled swordfish  We also had the whole Bronzino and other dishes  Everyone was happy.
    Suzan H.

    Excellent service. Great quality food at reasonable prices. Our waiter was outstanding. 9 of us here for dinner on my sisters birthday. Ronnie, our server was absolutely amazing!

    Blackened Pan Seared YellowFin Tuna
    Tim K.

    Very much enjoyed my tuna dinner here. Very close by the hotel, and as I walked through the plaza, I came upon this restaurant. Checked out its reviews. That and it's menu made it worth a try. The blackened pan seared yellow fish tuna jumped off the menu at me, so I had to give it a try. Being a huge fish fan, the tuna is topped with some lump crab meat. (you get a bit, not a ton), shiitake mushrooms in a creamy lemon butter sauce sounded very appetizing. One big takeaway I need to mention is it says the meal included white rice. I had it "to go" and when I got back to the hotel and sat down to eat, the white rice was missing. WTH!? The meal only comes with two things and you forgot one? You get a choice of one side. It comes with mashed potatoes, but I went with the side salad. You don't get much salad, but what you do get had fresh vegetables. Nice staff. It's a clean looking establishment.

    Lobster Fettuccini
    Dana P.

    My husband and I had our Valentine's Day dinner at Ocean Paradise. We ordered red sangria and white sangria, both of which tasted overly sweet and not like wine. Aside from that, we really enjoyed our food, the service and the experience. We ordered the crab guacamole. The chips were fresh and warm and there was an abundance of crab and shrimp in the appetizer. We really enjoyed it. For our mains, I ordered the lobster pasta. It had a very unique cream sauce and a good amount of lobster. The fettuccine was cooked perfectly. My husband ordered a steak topped with crab. His food was delicious, including tasty rice. We have been to Ocean Paradise a few times and have tried different things. They serve excellently prepared food. I would recommend giving them a try.

    Salmon, scallops and shrimp
    Tiffany W.

    Went on Easter Sunday around 6pm for dinner. The restaurant is in a strip mall and decently sized inside. It was quite empty. Service was fine and everyone who came to the table was pleasant. I wanted to order the salmon and shrimp skewer as I had seen it when looking at the menu online. However, the server confirmed that they changed their menu and online was out of date. That's unfortunate. But he was able to recommend something comparable. I ended up with the salmon, scallops and shrimp meal, which was good. I was told the restaurant may not look like much, but that the seafood is really good and that it gets packed on a weekday for happy hour. I would say the seafood was decent, and I would have to see the crowd to believe it.

    Crab Guacamole
    Renee R.

    We came here for dinner and it was worth the trip! Atmosphere was fairly quiet, the staff was very attentive, food was very flavorful and the drinks were GREAT!! Located in a shopping center so there is ample parking available. No real dress code but you may look of place in formal attire.

    Fried Calamari
    Jimmie P.

    This spot is a delightful culinary gem that has done amazing food. As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The ambiance is relaxed yet vibrant, making it suitable for both casual dining and special occasions. Let's get to the food. Everything is delicious. Be careful the appetizers alone are a delight, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. Overall, Ocean Paradise is a fantastic choice for those seeking fresh seafood and a pleasant dining experience

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    Jim E.

    Finished with a doctors appointment on a Friday morning and returned again to Ocean Paradise for our big Friday meal. My wife and I both had the salmon which was excellent. We skipped the clam chowder soup but probably should have done it as a take-out. The key lime pie here continues to be the best key lime pie we have found in Northern Virginia. It was get to be back again and see all the friendly staff.

    Chicken Tenders (kids)
    Kari C.

    This restaurant was located across from our hotel. After a long drive, we didn't want to venture, too far and there weren't a ton of options in the immediate vicinity that we could see. We later found out there was a mall with several restaurants less than 5 minutes down the road. Regardless, the food here is top tier. We ordered takeout and everything was fresh and delicious. I was especially pleasantly pleased with the lobster pasta. The lobster was delicious and plentiful. The dish had a kick of spice, but not in an overwhelming way, but a pleasant surprise. The cook knows what they are doing here, this food is not boring or lackluster. With that being said, I tried to order online multiple times, but something was obviously wrong with the website. I finally gave in and called to place an order. The waiter on the phone was efficient, but not the friendliest. Also it was weird because he didn't seem to know the protocol for taking orders or food allergies. So we were put on a long hold while he checked - which we appreciate his diligence for but we could hear their conversation because we weren't put on mute. The bad part of this meal was dessert. We ordered the brownie Sunday. The brownie was obviously microwaved in the plastic container. What happens when plastic is microwaved? Depending on the type, it melts. This clear plastic melted and merged with the rock hard, over heated brownie. It was literally so hard that the plastic fork they provided could not penetrate the brownie. Needless to say it was trash and so was the wasted money spent on it. Even though that was terrible, the main entrees are clearly the star of the show here.

    Happy hour oysters
    Alex J.

    Went for happy hour at the bar. Had wine, mussels, raw oysters, fried zucchini from the HH menu. Then tried shrimp quesadillas. Brownie dessert w/ ice cream to finish the evening. Happy hour pricing not bad. Food portions were plenty for happy hour. We wanted to try something off the main menu, shrimp quesadillas were so fresh tasting, shrimps were juicy and veggies inside were nice and crispy as well. Raw oysters were really good. Service - they were extremely nice and welcoming. Will definitely go back to try other dishes. Restaurant was clean and open.

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    Ritvik N.

    Pretty solid seafood fare restaurant in the Northern Virginia and Fairfax area. Ocean Paradise is a solid seafood spot, and it's leagues better than Ford's Fish Shack, which has become a trite and "overrated" go-to spot for seafood, to name the term. Ford's (at least the one in Ashburn) quality has consistently been plummeting, and last two times the food as a whole has been too salty by far. We've been to Ocean Paradise twice, as a family. The first time, I had Lobster Scampi and it was simply delicious. Enjoyed it both the times, tried something different this time. Actually this time, we came for my mom's birthday. So a special occasion. We immediately ordered calamari to start, and I got the Grilled Branzino. We also ordered Sea Bass and Fish n' Chips. Calamari came sooner than expected, and it was simply amazing. Knocked my socks off. Perfect amount of salt, and two separate, unique sauces. Nothing overpowering. Taste-wise they nailed it. I had the Grilled Branzino, which was a Whole Mediterranean Blackened Sea Bass, lemon caper sauce, rice and sautéed vegetables. I substituted the white rice for Spanish rice -- basically fried rice, with vegetables and spices. I enjoyed the Branzino, the fish itself was somewhat tasteless and very bony -- not fan of so many small bones -- but with the sauce it was passable. Asparagus was the vegetable here, about 3-5 of them, it was pretty nice. As a whole, my dish was not superb but it was pretty spot-on, I'll give it a pass. After eating my food, I excused myself and told someone at the bar that it was special occasion and we'd like to get bread pudding for dessert. They came afterwards and sang happy birthday, which was nice touch. Overall, good experience here at Ocean Paradise, the seafood and menu never disappoints, quality has been rock solid the twice we've come, and plus it's best to opt for seafood with bird flu going on right now (chicken's out). All in all, this is one of the Top Seafood Spots in the Northern Virginia area.

    Garlic wine mussels
    Dean R.

    This place is really amazing considering it is in a strip mall with a Harris Teeter! I haven't been here in 3 months but Jose recognized me right away. Ronnie is the bartender tonight and he is as good as Jose was in April (which is a tough feat). The happy hour specials are too good to pass up. Had a dozen oysters and the garlic wine mussels. OMG! Oysters are oysters but these were Chesapeake, good size, and medium salinity which I personally prefer. The mussels were excellent. Great taste. Ronnie and Jose and the entire staff here along with the food are great. I highly recommend it!

    Salmon, mashed potatoes, and garlic bread.
    Dylan W.

    Order food for takeout and it was very good. The atmosphere is more geared towards a bar environment which isn't my preference, but the staff were polite. Food was ready on time and fresh. The fish tacos my wife ordered however has almost no toppings at all. Overall still a good experience.

    Atlantic Salmon w/ Asian sauce, mashed potatoes and Caesar salad

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    3.2 mi

    This is the best restaurant in N.Va. Food - 10, Service - 10, Wine Pairings- 10, Front of the House…read more- 10, Ambience - 10, Value - 10, Execution - 10. Wife and I sat at the Chef's Counter for a truly wonderful meal last night. The menu is exceptional, five courses, several with two options, and the progression was just perfect. We really loved all of the dishes, but for sure the ravioli with wild asparagus and ramps is one I will remember for a long time. The octopus was also a memorable dish, and the poussin was complex, layer after layer of flavor and the salt level was so good...just perfect food, perfectly executed. Oh, and shout out to the owner's dad, who is in his 90s and makes the bread, a rich sourdough, served warm, that has a 50 year old starter at its essence. Yum. We did the wine pairings and I def recommend. Some really good wines, curated from small vineyards globally, matched perfectly and well presented. The sommelier nailed it. We also just loved the service. Nice touches pre arrival, they are expecting you when you arrive and there's a lovely personal touch and welcoming feel. The ambience is warm, and you can hear and talk and it does feel like you're at a dinner party with friends and family. Finally, shout out to the chefs and servers. Knowledgable, conversational, and charming. We really enjoyed the Chef's Counter and the entire experience. Kudos to Chef Jon Krinn and his family for creating this masterpiece of a restaurant. It is Michelin star worthy, and we cannot wait to go back.

    Hats off to the incredible team at Elyse. I mean every experience we have had there has been…read moretop-notch and I can't believe I haven't reviewed them once yet! I mean shame on them because they deserve some seriously high praise. And honestly, they pulled out all the stops for their recent New Years Eve dining experience - I'm talking caviar, white truffle, A5 wagyu, a custom cocktail (because they know I like gin and yuzu) and a painfully decadent dessert - What a way to send out 2025! I mean, honestly, the meal was exquisite and so perfectly executed. Each dish is crafted with a passion and care for food that absolutely shines. I mean the Foie Gras (sp??) - I don't even really like the stuff, put the way they sauteed it, put it on top of some sort of savory cake and slathered it with this balsamic gastrique - it was like bacon and pancakes smothered in maple syrup just amplified to 100. Bottom line: I would eat this every day (and amplify my weight by 100 too). The snow crab, I don't know if it's the care in selecting the product or the techniques used to prepare it (probably both ), but they packed so much crab flavor into that dish! And the dark chocolate cheesecake, it was magic that can make something so dark, so bold, so rich feel so light when you are eating it. This was just one specific meal here, but I am surprised and delighted every time we get the privilege to dine at Elyse. It's not just the food, it's the atmosphere and the attention of the staff. They remember details from your previous visits, any special notes from your reservation and really tailor the experience to you, making it all that much more special on your special night out

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