*Oceana's Breeze in the Desert* The star of the night was the octopus appetizer. Best ever. Seriously. Fresh. Tender. Juicy. Succulent. The Hummus and Demi glaze was Fantastico. And so was our sweet and lovely waitress, Alo. She's attentive, friendly, charming and such a doll. Wifey told her "you're the best waitress we've had in the entire Coachella Valley. And I agree 100%. Wifey's hibiscus margarita was unique, flavorful and refreshing. She forget to tell them "no salt." But it all worked out for the better, because the salt & chili powder spice rim on the glass, kicked it up another notch. I sampled it with a couple sips and totally agree. I'm generally a h2o dude when I eat...and loved the glass water bottle left table-side. More restaurants need to offer this. All our food was outstanding. My Branzino/fish was excellent quality and prepared perfectly. But a little too much sauce for my liking. I prefer Branzino when it's grilled whole with a light sauce. The piccata style was prepared well and the texture too. The sauce was good but a little salty for me -- especially with all the capers, and would prefer a little more lemon flavor. The rice was overly salty and wifey mentioned it to me before I even had my first bite. She had the Bosa Verde and enjoyed it very much. We both happily cleaned our plates. The squash was perfect and paired well with our entrees. Free complementary birthday dessert for wifey was just okay. Though we appreciated the thought and celebratory gesture...it was prepared with way too much gelatin and was like thick tres leche milk jello...and with ice cream too on top -- diary overkill. The carmel sauce was right on the money. Perhaps the preparation is their take on this dessert? Next time, we're going to be all over that Carlata Cake we saw at one of the other tables. The service is top-tier & polished. Couldn't ask for better hospitality. Along with Alo, was Daniel (who I recognized from Salsas) and the bartender Alex, who both happily joined in on the action. Chef Oscar, also made his way to our table to say hello & Happy Birthday. And of course let's not forget the classy & gracious owner, Fernando, who we shared a wonderful conversation with. He's a sharp dressed man, with lots of restaurant and resort history in the Coachella Valley. The restaurant & bar decor is simple yet chic, elegant and cozy. The lighting & room temp was perfecto. And the chairs at our table were extremely comfortable -- which encouraged more enjoyment and lingering. I've read some reviews claiming the restaurant is very loud. We did not experience that. Thankfully. The octopus alone is enough to bring us back for a lite bite at the bar...and more dining experiences to sample more of the menu, for both lunches & dinners. Looking forward to trying their ahi tacos -- served only at lunch. My wife had her choice to dine at any restaurant she wanted for her birthday. Since we both love great fish, we narrowed it down to Oceana and their reputation. Thanks, Oceana...for making just another ordinary Birthday, more special, memorable and extraordinary. {{{Big~High~Five}}} Grandslam We're Fans read more

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This place is incredible. This was my 3rd time there. Brought my niece and nephew for their first time. We found out that Thursday nights are free corkage, so my nephew brought his favorite bottle of wine...free! The octopus appetizer was crispy and delicious. The sauce was amazing, We got the surf and turf and the Chamorro y Mole (pork shank). Wow. Both dishes were so delicious. The sauce with the steak and shrimp was amazing. Pork shank melted in your mouth and fell off the bone. I forgot to mention the garlic bread appetizer. GET IT. You won't be disappointed. Best I've had. Enjoy!I'm serious, GET IT! read more

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Another favorite but different location Pictured: - Fresas con Crema Margarita - Banana Peppers - Triple Peach Margarita - Pulpo Bites - Spicy Pomegranate Margarita read more

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I have been here twice, the first time was great. We talked about those poke nachos for weeks. The second time was not near as good, the nachos were, but I also ordered the crab cakes. I ended up sending them back, they were sour somehow and not good. The drink was, as was the service. It's a nice dining room with plenty of sitting. read more

Oceana - Cosmo - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

We found Oceana on a whim and it was one of the best restaurants we dined at during our trip. The restaurant is a little fancy and there's a wide selection of items you can choose from. We ordered the Calamary Milanese, the Roasted Beet Salad (THE BEST - One of my mom's most favorites out of all the restaurants she can remember), the Flat Iron, The Basa Veracruz (I believe), and the 7 Oceanas, we also had two drinks but I don't remember them but they were good. Alondra was our waitress and did a really great job with service. She checked on us regularly and made sure every dish was to our liking. The interior of the restaurant was very nice and is intimate dining styled with a pretty bar and dim lighting. All the dishes we had were cooked very well and were delicious and the service was great. I do want to try more dishes from this restaurant next time we visit. Definitely great place for dates, company dinners, and family dinner. Overall Rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10 read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Coachella Valley. Whenever I stay from Palm Springs to Indio, I make a point of coming here. The food is fresh and preparations/combinations are amazing. Staff is friendly service is immaculate and they never make me feel bad or put me in a corner, though usually I come here alone. Service is just as attentive as every other table. Tonight I had a glass or Pinot Grigio, Caesar starter, pulpo and camarones over pesto risotto with a spicy sauce and chayote squash. It was soon well prepared and another delicious combo. Have the Carlotta for dessert. You will also want to return time after time! (Be sure to ask for Rafael to be your server, so professional!) read more

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Great food and cocktails... loved the Spanish Octopus..... decor inside is lovely.....

Our server Gabriel was fantastic! He was super attentive and friendly, making sure our water was always filled and plates taken away as the table was a bit small. We ordered the las chorreadas, Carson's salmon ceviche, and the drunken shrimp. We were also offered a complimentary carrot soup and it was actually super tasty, creamy, and lightly spiced. The ceviche was my favorite dish of the meal. I personally love eating very sour ceviche but didn't mind that this one was only lightly sour. The fish itself was nicely cooked and paired super well with crackers. As for the shrimp and the tacos, the shrimp was a bit too sweet for my liking but the sauce itself went well with the rice. The tacos were a bit hard but the meat and the fries were good. Overall, decent meal! read more

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We love Oceana and their food is fantastic. .We try to eat there at least once a week. Every seafood dish is amazing. Plus their garlic bread is the best on the desert. Their octopus is an unbeatable appetizer read more

Can't say enough about the service food and ambience at this restaurant my wife and I eat at Waverly. This was an exceptional experience. You must and I say must try the garlic bread. It's something you've never experienced before and it's absolutely fantastic. The portions were extremely large and generous as well and very tasty. He must anyone coming to the ransom Mirage Palm Springs area. read more

First visit, as they just opened this week. This is a family-owned restaurant which focuses on seafood and steaks. They also happen to own Oceana in Palm Desert, Salsa's Restaurant in Cathedral City, and Crudo in downtown Palm Springs. This family really knows how to do food and service right, as all of these places are wonderful. Being the first week for this location, there were some minor hiccups, but I'm certain that they'll be worked out in no time. Oceana has a modern, sleek décor and ambience. We were immediately greeted and seated by the hostess (she saw us walking down the sidewalk and opened the door for us). Alex was our waiter, and the service was good, including the other members of the service team. DRINKS: We started with a couple cocktails, a Triple Peach Margarita, Spicy Pomegranate Margarita, and a Fresas con Crema Margarita ($14/ea.). Well-made cocktails, very refreshing, and at a reasonable price. They have a decent wine list, and every Tuesday it's 50% off bottles. FOOD: We started by sharing the Banana Peppers appetizer ($16), which was delicious, and the 5 large, crab stuffed peppers were enough for a small group. For our entrees, we tried the Ahi Steak ($26), the Chipotle Shrimp ($26), and the Asian Pasta ($32). We also added an order of the Garlic Bread ($9), which was large enough for 4-6 people to share. Everything was well-seasoned and tasty. The Ahi Steak and Chipotle Shrimp were served with rice and potatoes, which I thought was a little odd (2 starches). The Asian Pasta was loaded with seafood. We had wanted to order the Scallops, however they were out, so we'll have to check those out next time. To finish off the evening, we tried the Bananas Foster Cheesecake and the Coconut Flan ($11 ea.) Overall, this is an excellent seafood and steak restaurant with very good cuisine and service with a smile. They're only going to be getting better and better as time goes on. We'll definitely be back for more. read more

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Fantastic new seafood restaurant in Rancho Mirage. Restaurant opened five days ago. Food is delicious but staff needs a little more training. Nothing major. The restaurant is beautiful. Very elegant. Service was good and drinks are excellent. Will definitely recommend. read more

Oceana - Fresas con crema margarita. Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Lunch specials are the way to go! Lots of options...Service was outstanding!! Will be back!! read more

Arrived for an early birthday dinner & watched place fill up with nice diverse crowd/vibe. Service was excellent unobtrusively efficient & polite. Food was outstanding from simple Cesar salad to beautifully plated main courses of steak shrimp & chicken. A song & delicious chocolate cake for the birthday boy which was very sweet & delicious. *Don't forget the smashed garlic bread to soak up all the delicious sauce! **Open for lunch as well. Will be back. read more

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I've only been there once but the service and food was exceptional. I would definitely put it the top of my list for fine dining. We ate at the one in Rancho Mirage. I will try La Quinta next time! read more

Great food. Good customer service. Ask for a bottle of their homemade salsa to go. Would highly recommend!

Ate dinner here tonight because several friends and clients have recommended it to me. We live close by but never tried it. We came here on a whim and we LOVED it. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Alex was our server and even made some special cocktails for us that were amazing. We will definitely be back, also gonna try their Palm Desert location of the same name. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. The octopus was tender and flavorful, had it as both a starter and a main dish. We also had the Pork with Mole, AMAZING!! A must is to try their Flan, a great way to end the evening. read more

Oceana - Closed the place! - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Amazing Wine lost, extensive menu, craft cocktails and terrific service. All portions were huge! What more could you want. read more

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Walking in the host was amazing let me look at the menu. Then once I was seated they brought out some jicama offered bread but we didn't want them. I got the grilled salmon bruschetta no cheese and it was so wonderful and fresh it brought up happy memories for me. The person I was with got ahi steak the presentation was beautiful the food was great( his words) Everyone was really careful and kind and the ambiance was beautiful. I would definitely come here again. * some people were a little more dressy but I think there was an event going on) I was medium. Price was good for the portion size! read more

Excellent meal in a wonderful atmosphere. Our server Braulio could not have been more helpful. He was wonderful. I have a food allergy and he made sure my food was safe. We started with cocktails - try the one with tequila, avocado and pineapple! So good! For dinner we had strip steak, chicken florentino, a sea bas special and the shrimp with octopus and salmon. Everyone's meal was perfect. Everything was perfectly prepared. Dessert was also fantastic. If you're in the area check this place out. read more

OH YEAH! So lucky this restaurant is close by. That's what I'm talking about! The drinks, the hors d'oeuvres, the food... Those Spaniards do know how to do it and they must know what I like! One time I thought my order of pork belly was a little overcooked and too crispy and the pleasantly asked. "How would you like it"? Another time I thought my Calamari steak was a tad overcooked and again... "Let us know how you like it " was the response! What more can you ask for?! Go there! It will become one of your top five!! Superb service too!! Keep up the good work Oceana!!! read more

We tried this place based on the reviews and were not disappointed. From the minute we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by the friendly staff and that continued throughout the night. We ordered the garlic bread - a must! - Caesar salads, steak, the whole fish and the chef's special dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious. We can't wait to go back the next time we're in town! read more

Service was terrific, food good no Extraordinary but so so noisy! Terrible acoustics. read more

I was told to try Oceana for lunch. It was fabulous. Huge portions of fresh and well portioned food. The staff was kind and welcoming. The ambiance is comfortable yet elegant. My husband ordered the salmon sandwich and I ordered the chicken sandwich. Both were better than we could have imagined. We will be back. We are very happy customers. read more

Oceana - This was what was left after I tried to eat their amazing chocolate cake for desert. It was huge and delectable. - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Good food but insanely noisy during "the season. " It's a very narrow room so if you sit at a table you're sitting between the (seated) bar crowd and Hwy 111 just outside. Great service though. I recommend their Palm Desert location which has more space and a patio, and the same menu. read more

This place was delicious, the food had so much flavor and their house made hot sauce was very tasty. The service was great as well, did not have to wait too long and the ambiance was very relaxing after a long day at work. Will definitely try again, I'm sure all the items on their menu are delicious. read more

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A friend of ours set the reservation and he was in love with this seafood restaurant. This was his 4th time and my first, it was good, but there are places I would rather spend an evening. I will not complain about the service which is exceptional! Even before we needed something someone was there to give it to us or replace it...wow! The restaurant was everything you'd expect from a finer dining place, very nice. The entrees were good, the desserts however were a little disappointing. The coconut flan was a little more dense than typical and their "signature" dessert incorporated too much gelatin which gave it a weird texture. I would suggest they change it or improve it, either would work. Would I go again, most likely not, there are better places to go for $150 for two people for dinner. read more

Had the octopus appetizer on guacamole. though the octopus was good, it came with lots of salsa and the guacamole was hidden at the bottom. You could not even taste it. Husband had the special halibut, the sauce had lots of flavor, but the halibut was way overcooked. service was really good. read more

Everything was great tonight. The food, service and ambience exceeded our expectations. Wil definitely return.

The food and service is good, however the noise level is beyond loud. You can barely hear your dinner companions!

Beyond compare. Every course was impressive, and service was stellar. Alex was a shining example of a server who cares and shares insights about the menu. The decor is classy and warm. read more

Great spot for a variety of flavorful shrimp dishes! If I wasn't from Texas I would be a repeat customer. It was a late lunch so had plenty of attention. Service was great. read more

5 Stars - Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover! Don't let the plain exterior fool you--Oceana in Rancho Mirage is a total hidden gem! The inside is super fun and creative, with a great vibe that immediately makes you feel welcome. The food? Absolutely excellent. Every dish we tried was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. You can tell the chef really cares about creativity and quality. And the best part--prices are very fair for the quality and presentation you get! Service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there. It's rare to find a place that nails food, atmosphere, and service all at once, but Oceana does. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Don't judge the book by its cover--this spot is the real deal! read more

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We had an amazing experience at dinner here last night. The manager (owner?) warmly greeted us and was very friendly. The food was outstanding. But what really made the experience so nice was the service we received from our waitress (Alexa?). The octopus was some of the best that I've ever had. read more

We enjoyed a lovely meal here last evening! We were greeted with smiles and kindness. Jorge was a delightful server! Everyone at our table of four loved their dinner entrees and their salads too! Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly - and the Carlota dessert was delicious. A very pleasant experience Compliments to everyone - we'll be back! read more

Delicious mouth watering dishes. Atmosphere is very relaxing. Service just the way it's just the way it is supposed to be. read more

If you are looking for upscale Mexican cuisine, try Oceana. Everything on the menu is worth trying. Staff is welcoming and on their game. I had the La Burra (Seafood Burrito), right amounts of everything. Enjoy. read more

our fifth visit and it remains SO good. Delicious Spanish takes on seafood.. the food and presentation is first rate. The meat selections are great too. Service has been excellent! I recently had the Alaskan Halibut Special, with a Mango Sauce and it was a generous piece of fish perfectly prepared. My husband's Tequila Shrimp was outstanding too, and is his consistent favorite. I had the soup of the day, but calling it Clam Chowder was a disservice. it was more of an incredible creamy Clam Chowder Bisque! it was the best I've ever had! they only thing holding back a 5 Star review, is the NOISE! Fernando should address the noise issue because a full house makes it too loud. and with food this good, it's gonna be full most of the time. read more

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The food is really good ... both in taste and presentation. The staff is very helpful as well as accommodating. And the dining room/bar/décor is sleek and modern. *** The only negative? It's LOUD! read more

Amazing food, ambiance and service. Been several times and everything is top notch. Amazing people that run it-people who care about quality and service. Can't say enough good things about this place. read more

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