[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a nice upscale restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is the nicest oriental restaurant in our town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their presentation is excellent and the sushi is really good. They also have a nice wine selection. read more

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I love Ocean Zen! Come here often for sushi and entrees, ambience and service. A Springfield classic, don't miss it!

Service was fantastic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sunday evening hardly anybody was in the place it felt like it was a private event.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good, sushi good but not great. The hot food looked really good I'll probably try it next time. Admittedly I'm a sushi snob it was good but not mind blowing read more

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Had lunch with a friend and had a great experience. The Hawaiian Poke bowl was amazing and my friend had the lunch specialty, sirloin steak with Mac & cheese. It looked great too. The manager was very friendly as were our server and other staff members. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was sophisticated yet comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is definitely a repeater for me! read more

Absolutely the worst Bento box I have ever had. The only fortunate thing was it was a free lunch brought by a rep.. the salmon was like a hard hockey puck. Overcooked and Dry, sitting in a bed on some slimy stuff. Rice was tasteless. If the food represents what the restaurant is like I will not go out of my way to try anything else. read more

My boyfriend took us here for date night and I'm still thinking about the delicious meal we had. He, is more of a "foodie" than I am. So the nigiri we ordered had me trying a lot of things I had never had. Being from the west coast, I didn't have high hopes for good sushi... but was pleasantly surprised! The Walu butterfish was excellent along with the octopus and yellowtail. The lamb was amazing and we enjoyed the banana foster along with the presentation. Great service was top notch, we will be back again and again! read more

Ocean Zen - Hawaii 5-0 Roll Eel Twister Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Th3 ambience is lovely - well decorated, spacious and yet cozy at the same time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went with a group for dinner and so.was able to sample a wide variety of dishes. Unfortunately, I wasn't really wowed by the food. Everything was OK, but nothing was really a standout. I would go back again so.it wasn't bad. Just underwhelming. The waitstaff was prompt and attentive. read more

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Hey bestie, you need to check this place out! The ambiance is amazing! I was on a work lunch or I would have taken photos of everything, from the fish pond at the front, bright white interior, tons of sunlight, everything was super clean, to the very nice bathrooms. Great date spot or lunch spot either way! We were recommended to get crab rangoon and the server told us they have the best rangoons in Springfield. They were very good, sitting in a flavorful sauce, that I could have spooned off the plate into my mouth, but I held back. My colleague was recommended the Mandarin Chicken, he was very happy with his decision. I ordered the tuna poke bowl, it was a lot like a sushi roll, deconstructed. It was very good, pleasing to the eye, I would totally order it again, but there were so many things I'd love to try on the menu! read more

Ocean Zen - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Had a wonderful lunch here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very well lit and quite nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even have this cool mirror which takes a professional picture of you and texts it to you after.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great way to remember your time here. Food was amazing and the service was even better. Our server Grace was very accommodating. Was surprised she boxed up our leftovers. I feel like restaurants don't do that anymore. read more

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Please don't listen to the people who say this place isn't great! We have been coming here for years and they are consistently the best restaurant in Springfield. I've been going back and eating the macadamia nut chicken for more than 5 years. It's outstanding. Everything they do is amazing. Incredible wait staff that remembers us and what we like to get. read more

I moved to the area about 8 years ago and tried this place for the first time when vendors brought us OZ catering. I found the desserts to be the best part of the meal, and remember (vividly) thinking "wow, this sushi is real stinky". Fish has a fish smell sure, but this was unlike any sushi I've had before. The odor was jarring. Retried Ocean Zen last month. Had sushi, ribs, and a seared tuna steak. The fish was unbearable smelly to the point where I was not comfortable eating more than 2-3 bites. The tomato basil "risotto" was disappointing too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall for the price and ambiance of the restaurant I was really surprised to be served old smelly fish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Korean bbq ribs were excellent. We had a private room and the wait staff was excellent. Very attentive.

This is an amazing place to eat! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing food, really friendly waiters and waitresses, clean tables and food as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My waitress, Grace, was super friendly and really nice to my kids. We frequently come without the kids for date night and the bar is always open with wonderful service and tremendous wine recommendations by Dan. All around great dinner spot with easy parking and delectable dishes. read more

So delicious! Wide variety. Bananas foster for dessert was also fun to watch. Loved the sushi

The person that greeted me was very pleasant and my server was excellent. The food was great. I totally enjoyed it and I will definitely go back. read more

We had a corporate function with approximately 20 people during the holidays. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. The staff went out of their way to provide outstanding service to our group. We will definitely return in the future. read more

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The food was wonderful but what really made our night was our server Sydney!! She was amazing and super sweet!!

Great food and drinks. Fresh seafood and sushi! Been here many times for business lunch and dinner meetings. Always great for large events. We have hosted many dinner events here. Great service as well. read more

Came here on Christmas Eve and it was so yummy! I had two rolls and my family had some sashimi and the restaurant was notably busy so the service wasn't incredibly prompt but hey it was a holiday so I'll cut them some slack. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a pretty restaurant and perfect for a more classy dining experience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Relaxing, reasonably priced, delicious food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We've been for special occasions and have had good experiences every time. read more

Food was great Loved the sushi Appreciated the wine recommendations as well. Great date night place. read more

The food is good. But the waiters/waitresses up sell everything so you feel like you can't really enjoy it saying no to everything they ask you. I was disappointed with what we ended up ordering with the waiters push and should have ordered what I really wanted. Plus what I wanted surf and turf was $75 where what I ended up getting (an upscale special of the night surf and turf which wasn't that great was $125 read more

Good location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A little outdated decor. It felt out of place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent. I wish I had remembered the name of our server. She was excellent. We asked for a change to our edamame and she was more than helpful. Good food, rice and little mushy. But it was satisfying nonetheless. read more

We love the atmosphere at ocean zen. They are super attentive- especially Connor. He's the man. And of course we always love taking a selfie at the giant mirror. It's a great overall experience. read more

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This spot is a bit dated, the plastic seperating between the booths is anything but classy. It was loud and echoey, I couldn't hear my family. The food was subpar at best, being one of the more upscale restaurants in Springfield I would expect something a little better. The seared Tuna was chewy (maybe it wasn't a good cut of fish?) The Ahi tuna poke was pretty good. I would've expected something more for the price. The menus were dirty and looked dated and floppy. The service was OK. read more

I have been there several times for work lunches. The food and service has always been great. Recently, I tried the Blueberry Teriyaki Salmon and it was amazing. It is served on mashed potatoes with vegetables. read more

In the land of oriental cuisine (Springfield, MO), this one stands out above most. I would enjoy a nice evening dinner with family and/or friends here. This is not your fast food, quick stop. This is a good meal prepared by a chef and presented nicely for guests. There are several dishes designed best for lunch and others that are designed to be served for lunch and dinner. The service is always professional and friendly. We looked for a place to host our group of 80. Thru not only provided a nice room w linens, but food to match that same quality. It's a nice place to visit, clean and prepared as a comfortable environment for couples, families or even larger groups. Bento Box Crab Wontons Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Macadamia Nut Chicken read more

You will not get service here. They delivered water and 20 minutes later the wife and I walked out. Never got treated never a come back and see us again. The staff does like talking to each other though. read more

My friend have a birthday dinner here and I never try this place before. The outside of the restaurant looks beautiful, they have a pond of koi fishes that you can see. Entering the door you see an open bar and the dining tables. Alot of lighting and chandelier so its not dark or dim out but very bright and elegant. They have a big party rooms on the left side for reservations. The menu serves an Asian American fusion. Doesn't have a straight authentic dishes. A high end Asian Restaurant. Their food sound amazing tho!! Glad to have a try! I order the Sampler appetizer which comes with two blue crab cream cheese wontons, 2 egg rolls, 2 coconut shrimp kn a stick and 2 glazed ribs with swirls of sauces for $16. That one Wasn't bad. They also have sushi, so i order a couple, just simple one, spicy tuna roll and Philly rolls. Nothing special about it just small and simple rolls but cost more than the other Authentic Sushi Restaurant! Order their infamous ribeye steak, half the people were ordering it and recommending. For $36 it's not bad, the seasoning is good and taste delicious.I just didn't like alot of the fats hanging around the steak. Maybe next time request them to trim off some. First try here wasn't bad. Our waiter did fantastic for taking care of 18 people. He offer bread with the dipping sauce and that was soooo good!! I did enjoy the food and next time i will try something better!! read more

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Ocean Zen is one of my favorite places to eat ever! My favorite thing to get every time I come here is the steak, the sauce immaculate and amazing! read more

If you are ever in the mood to spoil yourself, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!! My boyfriend and I went here for my birthday dinner and it was nothing less than fantastic. The service is spectacular, and our waitress was absolutely amazing. The food is pricey but honestly it is well worth it just for the service and presentation. I got two sushi rolls and a martini and it was one of the best meals I've had in so long. Definitely recommend going here! read more

Ocean Zen - Soft Shell Crab Roll Ocean Zen Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Far too expensive for the culinary. Perhaps Springfield Missouri is a tad behind? I'll pass. If I want to spend that kind of $$ I'll find it or cook it myself. But then not everyone else has time Stop lying to people. It's a little better than average. read more

I hate doing this... I am from Miami area Florida, one of the best places to get sushi in the US, so my expectations weren't high, but. Man if this wasn't the worst quality for price sushi I've ever had. I've eaten everything from 20$ rolls to 4$ rolls at quick stop hibachi bars. This was by far the worst. The soft shell was near burnt to a crisp, the tuna roll was almost the texture of cartilage, and all of it had the oddest musky overtone. I am a good lover and a good finisher. I never take my meals for granted, though I attempted over a 5 hour period to not allow my money and that food to go to waste, it was in vain, I could hardly stomach the stuff. Really wish they would improve their game. read more

I felt that I needed to give this place one more try. A colleague and I ate here tonight and had a great experience. I would not choose to eat at the bar again, restaurant service is much better. read more

Delicious sushi. A nice sit down restaurant and lovely atmosphere. Wait staff very accommodating.

Great food. Nice luncheon menu. Nice service and quick to refill drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful inside decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was quick and well cooked. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely entrance over a Koi pond.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The service is great but the food is not. Nothing tastes fresh. The menus nicely thought out but terribly executed. Not worth the price$, read more

Ocean Zen - "Mashed potatoes" I'm adding eel sauce to add flavor lol. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The sushi and soft shell crab is so good! I've also tried their salmon and tuna which is delicious. But my favorite is the stop drop and roll sushi. read more

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The quality of the seafood is lacking and the preparation is low. I had one piece of tuna that was literally stiff it was so cold....and Nagiri that was cut across the grain so badly it was tough. Please try other sushi places and TASTE the food. Don't be swayed by drinks, lights and music. This is a BAR that does appetizer quality seafood. Also....I went to a meeting here with a group this summer. Their air conditioning could not keep up with the sun and window heat....even a sun shaded window. If I could make a recommendation to management it would be to notice how little eye contact and engagement the staff actually does. Too big of a place? No expediters? Warm the place up towards the customer experience. read more

This is a great sushi restaurant. The building and interior are amazing looking. Our waiter did an excellent job and was attentive. The roles and sashimi all had outstanding flavor plus the house sake was yummy. read more