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    Ocean Paradise Restaurant & Bar

    4.3 (295 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Stella Artois and What a Lychee
    Susan H.

    Ocean Paradise came to our attention when Yelp sent an email with restaurant suggestions. After looking over their menu, we decided to give it a try. It's in a newish shopping center, which, for us, had a bonus-- there is a Harris Teeter there. We needed to pick up some items, so we did before having dinner. We were here for an early dinner. Now that it's getting darker so early, we try to avoid driving after dark, when possible. Thus, we were here around 3 p.m. and were glad to see they were serving dinner at that time. To drink, I chose a mocktail called "What a lychee" which consists of "lychee, pineapple juice, club soda". It was garnished with a lychee. I did enjoy this drink. My husband had a non-alcoholic Stella Artois. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated immediately. Having looked at the menu before arriving, we each knew what we wanted. I chose to try the "Blackened Pan Seared Yellow Fin Tuna" which (supposedly) consists of: "Topped with jumbo lump crab meat, sundried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, creamy lemon sauce served with rice." My husband chose the "Shrimp platter," which (supposedly) consists of: "crispy beer battered shrimp, coleslaw and chipotle sauce served with hand cut French fries." It took a while for our food to come out. As I was eating, it dawned on me that there was no crab meat or sundried tomatoes. Also, the sauce sure was a creamy lemon sauce. It was more like a miso-flavored sauce. Hard to say if the menu got changed, but no new menus were printed up to fix it. Or was it that the young man who cooked the food wasn't familiar with the entrees? Still, despite the discrepancies, I did like this dish, although it would have been even better if they had prepared it correctly. My husband noticed that there was no Chipotle sauce on his dish. Instead, there were two small containers: one with ketchup and another with tartar sauce. He, too, thought that his shrimp was well prepared, although the breading didn't cling to the shrimp. This experience left us with mixed feelings. On the one hand, we appreciated the friendly, attentive service. Yet, on the other hand, we wonder whether it's worth going again, given the possibility of not getting all the ingredients for one's entree. We liked the ambiance, which evoked images of the beach. They have some nice paintings on one wall depicting the seashore, a lighthouse, and beach houses.

    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.

    Peanut B.

    Ocean Paradise is a must-visit, we are fortunate it's next to our neighborhood. Ocean Paradise absolutely lives up to its name. A special shoutout to our server, Sandra, she was fantastic. We started with the bang bang shrimp--perfectly crispy with a delicious sweet heat that wasn't overpowering. Easily one of the best appetizers we've had. For my entrée, I had the twin lobster tails they were tender, buttery, and flawless. The seasonal vegetables were fresh and perfectly seasoned. My husband ordered the Connecticut lobster roll, which was loaded with generous chunks of lobster, lightly dressed, and served on a perfectly toasted roll with crispy fries. Simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious.

    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

    Fried calamari
    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.

    Fried Calamari
    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.

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    Perfect French fries. Flaky, tender, delicious cod. Friendly bartender. Comfy, attractive atmosphere. Great spot.

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