Went for dinner on a Monday night. The restaurant was surprisingly empty, only a few tables occupied. That normally is a red flag for me, but we decided to stay and so glad we did. The evening went off without a hitch, from terrific service, beautiful dining room, great food, wine and cocktails. While the activity level was not high, it did not impact our service in the least, our waiter was on point the entire team, even when we were the last customers in the restaurant. Perhaps it was because it was a Monday, after Gay Pride weekend, and the hullabaloo of World Cup that kept the crowd away, but will definitely be back. read more

It's ok? That's the best I can do. Calamari was chewy. No taste. Sliders -- ok? Nothing special. Even the martini was meh. Needless to say...no second visit. There are better options. read more

Oceana - Mediocre at best. Both the drink and the calamari. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Deal dujour. World Cup lunch special Two courses $29 with wine or beer $5. Now this was my first time here, surprisingly as I'm mostly pescatarian. I passed and saw the sign & this is a DEAL!! Ate: Complimentary focaccia Strawberry gazpacho Skate with veggie couscous Bordeaux blend The gazpacho was perfection with cukes & avocado. Superb skate, just a lovely lunch and AMAZING VALUE. On till 7/19ish. read more

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Esthetically it's a very pleasant looking restaurant, spacious with plenty of options where to be seated. The service is very good, and pretty quick, however our reservation was pre after work crowd. As for the food, appetizers of oysters and calamari were good, as were the sorbet and parfait desserts, the main course of hanger steak was not. The dish lacked seasoning and the meat was chewy for both my friend and I. I mentioned that to both the servers and the manager. Also $11.50 for a 16 oz plastic bottle of flat water is a bit ridiculous. read more

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Excellent service- hostess took out jackets right away. Kind and expedient waiter. Delicious wine. Food was great! I felt the pure with the scallops was a little bland, and didn't really like the marshmallow on the squash- otherwise everything was delectable. Quaint, warm yet modern and elegant interior. Def recommend and look forward to coming back! read more

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Beautiful restaurant, delicious dishes, and attentive staff! I had been to Oceana over 10 years ago and went for a second time recently for a work event. It met everyone's expectations- possibly even exceeded them. The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the food was absolutely delicious (the crab cakes, halibut, and Rocky Road Budino were all amazing). Even my cocktail, the Oceana, was refreshing and tasty. Even the decor was lovely - reminding me of modern art deco. This restaurant is 5 stars all the way. read more

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Located in the heart of MidTown Manhattan, this seafood place is a nice place to go before a show in the city, happy hour, pre dinner drinks or date night. An elegant setting from the moment you walk in. The blue hue pairs with the seafood theme. Solid wine list selection and basic cocktail menu. Great place to come if you love a raw bar. I appreciate a condensed menu with not a ton of options to overwhelm a patron. Food was served hot and quickly after ordering. Great flavor and seasoning. Generous wine pours! A few cons this time. We didn't see our waiter except to order, and then to pay the bill. The sommelier was gracious to get me another glass of wine and the assistant wait staff was more attentive than our waiter. A second con, I ordered the branzino, and while cooked to my liking I was shocked to see it wasn't deboned. First time I had a full fish that wasn't deboned. Very dangerous to serve without the patron knowing that's how it will come. Overall it was a nice dinner before our show. Probably would skip a full dinner and come for happy hour and drinks. read more

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Popped into Oceana after the Gazillion Bubble Show on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised! We came at an off-hour, so the bar was quiet at first (a rare treat in Midtown), but it started to fill up about 90 minutes later. Service was excellent -- attentive without being overbearing. They even brought a cushion for my son to sit on at the bar, which was such a thoughtful touch. We ordered the fried calamari and two dozen oysters, plus they brought out some complimentary focaccia that was warm, soft, and absolutely delicious. The oysters were fresh and briny -- a few had tiny shell chips, but the flavor made up for it. At $4.50 each, they're on the pricier side, but we had Billion Oyster vouchers, so no complaints there. All in all, a lovely post-show stop with great seafood, genuinely kind service, and a relaxed vibe. Would happily return for another round of oysters and the focaccia! read more

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Summary: the food is alright, the portions are large, but the hostess I interacted with was not great. I felt unwelcome, which was tough since I came here for dinner before a Broadway show, & was left without many other available options. I arrived 25 minutes late for my reservation, but was told that my only option was to sit at the bar due to their 30 minute grace period being up (which wasn't true). I looked around the restaurant & saw it was only 20% full, but the hostess then said all the open tables are reserved for guests who are arriving soon. Based on what I saw, it was hard to believe her. I checked open table to see if any reservations were available, and sure enough there was one at 6:15pm -- mind you, I arrived at the restaurant at 5:55pm. So I book the 6:15pm table & inform the hostess. I then sat down to wait for 6:15 to come. As I waited, I noticed the hostess asked each incoming guest whether they were attending a Broadway show & what time each show was at so that they could ensure the guests made it out on time. At 6:06, she comes & says she can seat me because another guest cancelled, which again, I found hard to believe. As she leads me to my table, I noticed she didn't ask if there was a show I was attending, nor the show's start time. I stopped & asked if she wanted to know my show time before seating me, & she looked so surprised. The honest truth is that the hostess did not treat me like a customer. Instead, I felt unwelcome & couldn't help but wonder if it was related to me being Black the only Black person in the restaurant. The food was ultimately alright, but the service here really ruins the experience. read more

I think this place is fine for a Midtown work lunch. The menu spans all sorts of seafood and does make some creative takes on well known dishes. The dining room is expansive and has plenty of room for large parties. I had the swordfish, which was served on top of a cioppino inspired sauce. I thought it was OK, tasty but lacking a little bit of seasoning. Service was good and prices are what you would expect. I wouldn't say this is a destination restaurant but if you're craving high end seafood in between reviewing spreadsheets, this might scratch the itch. read more

Oceana - Grilled SwordfishSwordfish - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I think from all the Restaurant Week spots that I went to this year, this might be my favorite one or top 2 spot. This place is definitely a hidden gem, an upscale seafood restaurant. The seafood is lit and the interior was beautifully decorated with the stained glass. And it's so rare to find both in one spot. We ordered: Complimentary Bread Appetizers: OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER (PERNOD, SPINACH, PARMESAN, PANKO) -- I usually don't like stuffed oysters, but I really liked this one SWORDFISH CEVICHE (ORANGE, RED ONION, CILANTRO, JALEPENO) -- I never had swordfish ceviche before. And it's different from other ceviches. Entree: MARKET FISH (CONFIT POTATO, SUMMER SQUASH) -- The day that we went it was Spanish mackerel. And idk how they cooked or seasoned it, but that was the BEST Spanish mackerel dish that I ever had. I still think about the dish. SHRIMP SPAGHETTI (ZUCCHINI, SHRIMP BUTTER, BREAD CRUMBS) Dessert: MEYER LEMON PARFAIT (OLIVE OIL CAKE, MEYER LEMON CURD, TARRAGON ESPUMA, OLIVE OIL GELATO, CITRUS CRUMBLE) MIXED FRUIT SORBET (SERVED WITH VANILLA SHORTBREAD) I'm so glad that I went. When I go back, I think I can pass on the desserts and I can't wait to try their other seafood dishes. #Resturantweek #nyceats #seatoodrestaurantnyc #foodstagram read more

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Came here with a friend after shopping near Rockefeller Center. We didn't have reservations and most nearby spots were fully booked, so we were happy to find this place with immediate seating--and to get out of the cold. The restaurant is big and we were seated right away. Many dishes contain garlic and couldn't be customized, which limited my options. The fried calamari was solid. The squid ink pasta had well-cooked scallops, but the pasta itself was rubbery. The lemon tart was fine but not memorable. Overall, a 3/5 for me or maybe 3.5. Nothing bad, but nothing special either. I'd only return if there weren't better options nearby. read more

Tourist from CA and we were freezing outside. We came in and were welcomed instantly even though we were so bundled up you could barely see our faces. We found a spot at the bar and greeted right away. We ordered a beer and the bartender (Lisa) was kind enough to order me a cappuccino. I felt bad as I recognize we are taking a spot at the bar, but that's just it, everyone here was so accommodating and welcoming despite being underdressed (jeans, multiple layers, jackets and beanies). Even when I asked to use the restroom an employee me showed me the way. We will definitely be back to enjoy a meal, and highly recommend this spot even if it's for a quick drink at the bar. read more

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An excellent choice for seafood, although the seating is a bit crowded. Oysters were fresh, but the shucking rated a "B" because of broken shell bits in a couple of them. The halibut was good. Service was courteous, attentive, and quick. My server ensured I was finished with plenty of time to make it to the theater. read more

This was a pre-Broadway show stop via Open Table reservation. However what normally would be a 45 drive turned intro a 2 hr slog into the city. I called restaurant to ask to hold or move reservation and was told they were completely booked for the night and can only hold reservations for 15 min. Understandable but I noticed they had many open reservations so I simply canceled my original and rebooked. We arrived 45 after to find not only was our new reservation valid but many open tables across the restaurant. So many in fact, we were given a booth normally reserved for four. I don't know if this is an Open Table glitch or what but I worked around. However my first thought was that had I assumed they were fully booked I would have went elsewhere. Seems like an opportunity for Oceana to follow up on. Okay, anyhow on to the good stuff and there was so much of it. Location a half block from Radio City Music Hall, around corner from Times Square and much more. This isn't your cheesy or overpriced Times Square tourist joint. It's a single owner for the past 35 years. But it's modern, great ambiance, fresh food and fabulous wine list. We started with oysters which were fresh and juicy. Moved on to main courses of squid ink and sword fish, and a delicious bottle of Napa wine. The wait staff and sommelier were attentive and mindful of timing for our play. And the placed cleared out about 7:30ish so clearly we weren't the only ones. I would highly recommend. It ain't cheap as we left @ $460 which included tip and a $150 bottle of wine. read more

Ambiance: it's a premium seafood restaurant located in midtown on the ground level of Rockefeller center, very spacious dining space inside, good for large group hangout Service: very friendly, attentively refilled the water and cleaned the table, the servers provided useful suggestion and were patient with requests Food & Drink: their menu has a big emphasis over seafood from starters to main course, and there are some options for pasta and red meats too Crispy Calamari - *** served with tartar sauce, average Mixed Greens - *** shaved vegetables, lemon dressing, light taste Wedge Salad - *** candied bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomato, blue cheese dressing, average Lump Crab Cake - **** celery root remoulade, mustard, frisée, rich in flavors, recommend Baby Romaine Caesar Salad - *** house-cured anchovies Whole Grilled Branzino - ***** perfectly cooked fresh fish, crispy skin and soft meat, served with green garlic sauce and xo oil, highly recommend Broccolini - *** aged gouda, calabrian chili, light taste Cherry Chocolate Semifreddo - **** gluten-free brownie, cherry sauce, morello cherries, beautiful presentation and delightful taste, recommend Oceana Cookie Plate - ** assortment of cookies and confections, random selection and some tasted old and dry Oceana Cheese Plate - *** four cheeses of kunik, nettle meadow farm, cow/goat; alpha tolman, jasper hill farm, raw cow; reading, spring brook farm, cow; point reyes bay blue, point reyes farmstead, pasteurized cow, served with pecan and dipping sauces, average taste HEMINGWAY DAQUIRI - ** El Dorado Rum, Lime, Luxardo, Grapefruit, hard to drink Price: moderate portions and pricey for certain items, expect $100+ per person read more

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Wanted to have a lighter dinner instead of the many steakhouses in the area. The restaurant its really large and very nicely done. The service was top notch and they really made us feel special. I try the Oceana drink and it was really tasty. Not super strong or weak. We started our meal with the burrata salad with prosciutto and figs, the salad was delicious and a good portion to share. I went with the chicken and my husband had the Branzino. Both dishes were very well done and we really enjoyed them. This was a great meal. read more

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Had a fantastic work dinner at Oceana last week! Service was top notch - attentive and professional - but did feel like they were rushing us toward the end of our meal. I started with a French 75 (which was very refreshing) and my colleagues ordered Espresso Martini's, which seemed to be a crowd favorite. We shared the crab cake appetizer and it was hands down the best we had during our week in NYC. For my entree, I ordered the lobster scampi and it was delicious, rich, and very flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

Nice lunch 3 course deal. Paid extra supplement for lobster scampi and it was really good. Great service even when restaurant was packed read more

Oceana - Crispy Calamari - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent experience had the salmon and was cooked to perfection along with the radio city appetizer, and the budino dessert everything was cooked perfection the service was excellent. The ambience was nice. Would highly recommend. read more

Solid seafood experience The tasting menu is a good value if you want to choose something for every category and to sample everything they are known for. All the courses I choose were apparently what they are known for / most popular Tuna tartare. Good portion but nothing special Lobster scampi. Generous portion of lobster and pasta cooked perfectly. Was nice but not spectacular though. Swordfish. One mussel had grit. Shrimp slightly overcooked as was the swordfish. Pistachio semifredo. Delicious. Although the bread base was dry and didn't seem to add anything to the dish. Service was ok. Waiter took my order and provided suggestions when asked. But the rest of the meal they only showed to deliver and remove dishes as well as replenish water and bread. No checkins. No attempt to make an impact. Beautiful decor fitting of the area Overall it's ok and good for price if doing tasting. Nothing spectacular food wise or service wise. Would go back if I felt like seafood and was in the area. But not a place I would plan for. read more

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Amazing place! Beautiful customer service excellent food, I definitely recommend this place. read more

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A favorite of my friends, Oceana is a good choice for groups and celebrations. Obviously, the menu is skewed towards seafood with offerings including a selection of oysters, crab cakes, fresh fish, scallops, and other sea creatures. Not in the mood for seafood but your friends were? No problem as they offer a steak and pasta dishes. Oceana has a more casual oyster bar section and a large dining room. They have two private dining areas for your event. read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance. There's really nothing bad I can say about this Oceana location. Our servers were very attentive and all our courses came out fairly quickly. I had the steak and it was cooked to perfection. I also heard great things about the lobster pasta. read more

reSOUND New York tonight at Rockefeller Center- very cool multi-media experience, with giant aquatic video screens, tactile music making, fortune cookie chairs, art history flashed on the ceiling, art modeled after black holes, poems fed through a tactile bench and an interactive light sculpture. Really fun and fascinating. read more

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We had dinner reservations at 5 PM, but we arrive at 4 PM after catching the matinee for the Rockettes; the dining room didn't open till 5 PM......So we sat at the bar and got a couple drinks, oysters, Maine half lobster, fried rice, and fish tacos. The food was delicious and the restaurant was very clean and upscale. read more

Oceana - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Again the beau and I found ourselves dining in midtown to accommodate a friend seeing a show. Oceana is a quite large and attractive space but can get loud with what appears to be groups of mostly business dinners. The bar was crowded primarily with men unwinding with a post work beer/cocktail. We were seated at a banquet which was much too large for a party of 3 so conversation was a bit awkward. The food, while expensive, is presented beautifully and quite delicious. Service is attentive and they are very cognizant of those going to see a show so be sure to tell them at the hostess stand. Check out their other location Molyvos which we really liked and is also more low key. read more

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Excellent service and very good food! A lot of space and not noisy. The location is midtown, convenient. read more

Such a beautiful restaurant and a great time! NYC is like my second home, and I wanted something quick but away for my birthday. In comes Oceana... Reservations were smooth. From the time we entered to the time we left, no details were left unmet. It was so personable, that I thought we were the only people in the building. For my appetizer, I ordered oysters on the half shell (of course!); they were very briny and delicious. Entree - I ordered the Lobster Scampi, which encompasses lobster roe linguini and tarragon oil. Oh my! It was so filling, buttery, and plain good! Thoroughly enjoyed. Because it was my birthday, a complimentary chocolate cake was delivered to the table. In my opinion, "complimentary" desserts are not always the best; however, in this instance, the chocolate cake was so decadent, smooth, and rich. Time and time again, the staff came over to ensure all needs were met. We even chatted about things unrelated to the restaurant and dining experience. As I mentioned at the start of this review, NYC is like home to me. So, Oceana will see me again when I return. Do yourself a favor and take yourself, your girlfriends or your boo here. Cheers! read more

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No idea why this place has a rating in the 3s. I guess food portions are small but that is really not the case. Oceana is a true fine dining experience. The food and the service were marvelous. We were greeted by 2 servers who constantly attended our table and never let our glasses of water be empty. The wine sommelier visited us and told us if we need any drinking recommendations he is here to help which was a nice gesture but both me and my guest don't drink. Let's get to the food. That octopus was to die for and the sauce it was on was thick, salty and sweet. Absolutely perfect. The ceviche was fresh with shaved strawberries and pickled green strawberries. I have never tasted such a distinct ceviche before. Summer vibes. The branzino was amazing and the entree portion was huge. All in all I loved date night here. Very upscale and classy ambiance with amazing service and food. A 4.5/5 experience for me. read more

Oceana - Branzino Crudo - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a birthday dinner at Oceana. We shared a selection of food: fried calamari, brussels sprouts, lobster scampi, squid ink pasta and grilled swordfish. Loved the pasta dishes, so delicious! For dessert we ordered the budino, but they also gave us a birthday dessert (chocolate cake and mousse with malt ball sprinkles - not on menu). The restaurant was very spacious and classy. It was a lovely evening. read more

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A big group of us from work came here for dinner. I was excited that this is a seafood restaurant with good rating. I am not sure if it's the food we ordered as a few others really liked their food and about half of us didn't. I ordered the grilled octopus and the branzino. I had these two dishes many times in different restaurants. It's sad to say both dishes are the worst that I have ever eaten. The octopus has no taste. It didn't feel like it was seasoned. The octopus sat on humus?? It just didn't go together. The green sauce the branzino sits on, again just didn't go well together. We also had the fried calamari, which was good. The service was good. read more

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Went for Restaurant Week. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Immaculate service. Sat on their patio, loved everything about this plant. read more

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Always appreciate it when the host pays attention to notes on the reservation - in this case providing options for my guest with limited mobility. Service was impeccable - the team was truly a team with courses, clearing - the works. The food was excellent - beet salad, lobster scampi and scallops. Polished it off with some gelato! read more

Oceana - Lobster scampi - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I had dinner at the bar on a work trip. Service was fast but not friendly. Ordered the Lump Crab Cake and it wasn't lump at all. It was decent but the sauce/slaw it was sitting in totally overpowered the crab. Bummer bc I was really looking forward to it. read more

Oceana - Not-lump "lump" crab cake - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

All was top notch! Ate lunch here today Monday, August 11, 2025. I had the three course meal for lunch. Very reasonable. I had the ceaser salad and the Bronzino and the parfait for dessert . Service excellent and Jason was our waiter who was so personable and kind. the ambiance was beautiful. Will come back. read more

Nice place - bustling. It was 5 of us for dinner. Service was excellent. My deboned, grilled while bronzino was awesome - how they kept all the meat and skin together while taking nearly all the bones out was impressive. Also enjoyed my Old Fashioned, red wine and Tawny port 20 yr old. The only thing I thought could have been better was the bread for the table - it was just eh (imo). But all in all a very satisfying, and pricey, meal. read more

Food was amazing and flavorful! Portions were bigger than expected. The crab cake was delicious with an incredible sauce. Th grilled branzino was cooked to perfection! Loved the environment, modern and elegant! Would definitely go back. The service was great too! read more

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Came for a late lunch with a former business associate. Upon arrival, it was fairly crowded, but the crowd subsided by the time we were done. The layout was very nice of the restaurant and perfect for a lunch, business meeting or a dinner. I intended to go with the Salmon before I arrived, but then I noticed the three course lunch would suffice. I went with the Steak Frittes ($8 upcharge) with creamed spinach. The other two courses were a salad and a dessert. The Caesar salad was standard, the sorbet was great. I didn't carry for their spinach and didn't really eat any of it, but everything I was pleased with. The service was great and overall, I had a great experience here and would return. read more

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What a disappointment. Went there last night as a 4 top joining another couple. It was NYC Restaurant Week offering which others at my table participated. Friend ordered the strip steak, another ordered the chicken, and the other ordered the pasta offerings from the restaurant week prefix menu. I opted for their $65 filet mignon as a la carte. The strip steak was so tough my friend could not cut through the meat. He thought it was the knife and asked for a different utensil but it was basically a weather mat in your car. My wife's chicken was also dry and looked so unappealing. Pasta was just too spicy and dry without any sign of silkiness in the sauce. My filet came with black truffle shavings which were just mashed into some black paste and the potato accompanied had no sauce whatsoever. Service was horrendous as our server never checked on us and could not be found when we needed him. We had to flag down busboy and manager that were walking by every time we needed something. The bill came out to be over $600. Not worth it for the garbage food and level of service that is below that of a Waffle House. I literally can cook better food for 1/5 of the price but had to endure this travesty since the dinner was for a friend's bday. They need to change the kitchen quality and properly train servers. read more