After a year of lockdown and home confinement my family and I decided that once we all received our COVID shots we would go to one of our most favorite places for delicious cajun seafood. Everyone voted to visit our friends at Oceanic Boil in Jackson Hts. On a stormy, rain drenched day we didn't hesitate driving through gridlock and pools of water on the Cross Island Pkwy to get to one of our favorite places for seafood. Upon arriving we quickly ordered 2 dozen oysters, a basket of fried shrimp and a basket of fried calamari. The oyster were so fresh and sweet and the fried shrimp and calamari was cooked to perfection. After a round of beers we then ordered what we had been dreaming of for months the sweet and succulent snow crab legs and shrimp boils. We ordered one with mild garlic and lemon pepper sauce and one with spicy garlic and Old Bay seasoning. When all was said and done we were very happy and satisfied whilst in a food coma. I would highly recommend the Oceanic Boil to anyone who loves cajun seafood! read more

Oceanic Boil - Snow crab and shrimp boil in spicy garlic & Old Bay sauce - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Has completely gone downhill! Used to be one of my very spots in the neighborhood. Now there's no sauce whatsoever in overcooked seasoned-less seafood. And when I asked they said you have to pay extra for sauce...what?? read more

I enjoyed this place with my cousins and brother. We were craving some seafood and this was near my area. It's also easily accessible by subway. The station was literally a few steps away. There is also street parking but wouldn't really recommend taking a car. The restaurant was spacious and can accommodate quite a lot. Food was also pretty good. Highly recommend! read more

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No frill, Solid seafood boil place..be wary of location due to limited parking and seating inside is also limited. Prices are fair and Oceanic sauce is super flavorful and tasty!! Service was prompt and seafood came out hot! My only complaint is that the shrimp was overdone but ultimately can be looked past. read more

They have pretty decent seafood with a good variety of the marinade sauces. The crabs are pretty fresh! Service is good. Price is ok for the amount of food you get. I would go there again. read more

always 10/10 never disappoints !!! service is great i always have done take out and it's always amazing :))

If you are in the mood for seafood than this is the place for you. I went to oceanic Boil on Queen Blvd, Rego Park' easy access to get there by subway or bus, by car you can just park across the street in the mall. Most importantly the food is just delicious. You have choices on what sauce you want them to cook your seafood from mild to very spicy. I like spicy so normally always get the butter and garlic sauce spicy. It's so delicious you want to lick your fingers, don't worry nobody is looking, just in case they give you gloves and a bib. I am one of those that so t like to use the gloves so I lick my fingers often. Their drinks are delicious as well, but I prefer a nice cold draft beer with my seafood. Enjoy give them a try. They have so many variations and sauces you will want to go back! read more

Their Gumbo was good enough to order more to take home. They were busy but it took longer than expected. Eating wearing that much plastic is necessary and worth the experience. read more

Absolutely delicious! The seats are a bit close together so it isn't super spacious, but the food is delicious!

The whole experience was pleasing. The vibe and the food were overly good. Staffs were very friendly and attending, I have Fried Oyster, snow crab leg combo, extra side of garlic bread and spinach, and their weekly special: shrimp avocado cheviche. The sauce was definitely a true hit among the meal, I didn't know exactly the option I chose but all I told them was 'mild'. And the cute server told me that's what he recommended. However, shrimp and oyster I had were not in their best freshness. Some of the shrimps were a bit mushy. Conclusion: I'll definitely come here again as the taste was good, service was good, price and portion was reasonable BUT I wish they can have improvement in the ingredient quality control. read more

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Oceanic boil has amazing seafood boil. Their sauces are flavorful and the seafood is high quality. Anytime I'm craving crab I come here and I am never disappointed. The service is also good and staff is very friendly. read more

Oh Oceanic Boil how I love thee. I've been here 3 separate times and each time I leave satisfied. I love seafood (shrimp and crab legs are my absolute favorite) so when I saw the other yelp reviews I knew I had to check it out. I'm glad I did because the spicy garlic butter sauce is delicious! There is usually no wait for seats when I've come here so that's a plus. Speaking of seats, the ones here are not particularly comfortable but they work. The staff is delightful. Every server I've had and even the bartender at the back bar are always so helpful with suggestions on food and drinks. Tips: - The appetizers come with a side of Cajun fries (the fries are perfection) - 1 combo platter is enough for 2 people. - The calamari appetizer is decent. It comes with fries as I mentioned above so if you order the calamari you may get too full before your meal comes out. - I'm on the edge about the chicken wings appetizer. The first time I ordered them they were delicious and the second time I ordered them they were very crispy as we asked for but did not have much flavor. I had to use lots of hot sauce on them. - The combo platters come with corn and potatoes. The corn and potatoes are soaked in whatever sauce you ordered the seafood in. *This was not an issue for me but other people may not care for this. - I suggest trying the snow crab legs - Try the spicy garlic butter sauce. The spice level is mild. My favorite. I know I'll be back and maybe I'll try the fried lobster next time. read more

I was craving some seafood boil, and found Oceanic Boil near me with the highest reviews so decided to try them out. The delivery was quick and clean! I ordered the mesclun salad, lobster mac & cheese, and snow crab boil with a side of garlic noodles. The salad and dressing was fine, and the lobster mac & cheese was great! I got the snow crab boil with the boil seasoning - spicy - and the garlic noodles and they were good, but the flavor was a bit too sweet. The quality was great, but the seasoning being a bit too sweet is what dropped a star. This is definitely one of the better boils I've had in the city, but I still have my favorite location elsewhere. read more

Oceanic Boil - 1 lb. Snow Crab Leg Mesclun Green Salad Garlic Noodles Lobster Cajun Mac and Cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I dined there with some friends last night and the food was delicious as usual! We sat outside and I have to say the outdoor situation is actually quite nice, I like it more than the indoor. It was a beautiful night though so that helped a lot. My only two complains are this time my crab legs didn't break apart so easily, the meat was stuck inside so I had to really rip it out. Therefore that means cooking went wrong or food not being fresh. Nonetheless it was cooked and still delicious. And also there was a lot of mosquitos around. Perhaps citronella candles or something should be laid out? Still love the place though and will definitely dine there again. read more

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The decor & ambiance were awesome. Super fun vibe. We had very attentive & fast service. Waited 15 minutes max. We appreciated that they provided bibs, gloves and wet towelettes - the bibs were fun. They do use all disposable utensils, cups, etc. which I don't love. That is the reason they don't get 5 stars from me. The food was delicious! A neat take on Cajun flavors. The crab was cooked well and vegetables were great. I love all things and most levels of spicy, my partner enjoys a bit of spice with a lot of flavor, we were both really happy with the mild oceanic blend. The absolute star of the meal: cheesy corn. Omg it was gooooooood! Like Mac n cheese with corn instead of noodles. Honestly, it's the best GF Mac n cheese we've had! :) We would absolutely come here again - an excellent experience all around. read more

Oceanic Boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Wow. This place is so good! Food is fantastic! I ordered lobster and shrimp combo, clams, snow crab legs, oysters, cat fish platters. All orders came out fantastic, literally perfect week day dinner. I will come back for more seafood delight!! read more

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Went on weekday with my kids to eat boiled Cajun food again since a visit to New Orleans. The decro and the lighting could be better; dull and dark (I like to see my food). Kids like their spicy boiled and I had their grilled fish which needed more flavoring and spice. Overall it was an average meal. read more

Oceanic Boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Get the garlic lemon butter flavored shrimp boil! It's the best! The shrimps are jumbo size and taste super delicious. I also enjoy their oysters. It would be nice to have Vinegar with it too as a topping. Pina colada drink reminds me of a drink on a cruise. It tasted tropical. read more

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OUTSTANDING VERY TASTY FOOD. The food is plentiful and tasty. I had one order which lasted two days for two people!! I was welcomed immediately as soon as I walked in the door, and the service was professional and great! Trust me... I will be back! read more

If you love seafood boil, you need to check out this place. The snow crab and green mussels were all top-notch, and the oceanic boil seasoning was spot on. Highly recommend for seafood lovers. read more

The Oceanic Boil is serving up some SERIOUS seafood fair in Queens. I visited with my family for an early Sunday dinner. On the entire drive over, my sisters were convinced we wouldn't be seated immediately and would instead have to wait for nearly an hour. The restaurant has a Yelp Waitlist that I checked every five minutes and never had to use because the wait time was less than one minute each time I checked. Parking was terrible - but that's not news to anyone who is familiar with this area of Queens. We did get lucky however and found street parking a few blocks away from the restaurant. We were seated immediately and must have missed the rush my sisters were warning me about because about 20 minutes after we were seated people started to rush in. We waited a while before being greeted by our waiter, which gave us the opportunity to put in our food orders in while he took our drink orders. I ordered a virgin pina colada - which was a bit watery. I also ordered the oceanic combo which came with snow crab legs, head-on shrimp, corn and potatoes in the oceanic sauce (a thick, spicy garlic based sauce). It was good, but a bit slimy, which explains the latex gloves and bib they give you prior to bringing you your order. read more

Oceanic Boil - Oceanic Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

One of the best Happy Hour specials in Jackson Heights! $1 per oyster on a half shell. We love their spicy fries and the Rich & Savory Clam Chowder. I very badly want to suggest serving it in a bread bowl for absolute perfection. There is seating inside and outside and parking is quite the challenge. Service is very friendly but can be slow once the rush comes in. read more

Oceanic Boil - Clams on the half shell - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Very flavorful, make sure you get the garlic noodles! Side note, shrimp aren't thoroughly cleaned and this location doesn't serve bbq shrimp basket but they do have the regular shrimp basket. All orders come with corn and potatoes, the sauce is seasoned well and delicious. read more

Oceanic Boil - King crab, shrimp boil, shrimp basket & garlic noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Where do I even start, this place was one of the best seafood spots I've been to. First time visiting NYC since the pandemic started. This was one of my down days and my friends knew what I wanted on my only down day of the trip. Man oh man was OB the spot to be. Most places have good food but the drinks suck. OB was the exception, the drink was strong and the crabs were seasoned so freaking well. I typically order extra crabs when ever I go to a crab spot, you never know the portion size place to place. OB had this covered, more than enough so I definitely got my bang for my bucks. The staff was very attentive, nice and literally checked on us several times. On my next trip, trust this is on my list of places. read more

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Oceanic boil is our only choice if we are curved with Cajun style seafood in Queens. The waiters were welcoming and served quickly. Their seafood was fresh with amazingly well-balanced sauce. We would highly recommend to try their garlic bread which surprised us so much at our first try! read more

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Food: 3.5/5 My friends and I were craving The Boil on Waverly but the wait time was 75 minutes. I found this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. We ordered: lobster bisque, 1lb of mussels in oceanic sauce (house recommended), 2lbs of clams in garlic butter lemon pepper, 1lb king crab, 1lb shrimp and a lobster roll. The lobster bisque was interesting. It sort of tasted like a mix of lobster bisque and tomato soup. It was weird and interesting but decent. Definitely not your standard lobster bisque. The mussels were tasty and the oceanic sauce made it even better. (It's the recommended sauce for a reason and I recommend you try it). The clams were cooked perfectly, the 1lb king crab leg turned out to be just one huge leg but it was juicy nonetheless and the shrimp was fresh, perfectly medium firm and succulent. The mains come in a bag with corn and potato. I didn't try the lobster roll because the waitress forgot it and it came out late. By this time, I was already pretty full. They also forgot our ginger ale. We originally wanted crawfish but we learned today that crawfish season is April. If you order crawfish now, it's most likely frozen. Bummer. We also ordered green tea crepe with a side of vanilla ice cream. The crepe was a disappointment. It was so frozen that we couldn't even cut through it with utensils. My chardonnay was also a disappointment too. Very cheap quality and too sweet (IMO). Service: 4/5 Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. Cute girl from Thailand. Very attentive minus the forgotten lobster roll and ginger ale but her effort was endearing. Ambiance: 2/5 The interior of this place is nothing special. It looks a bit plain. I personally thought they could have done more. Sort of bare bones minimum but decent for casual dining. It was clean though hence 2 stars. read more

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We were visiting NY and tonight was our last night in town, our friends who live local brought us here for dinner and it was GREAT! We were so happy and full when we left! Me and my husband had the 1lb shrimp oceanic sauce mild and 1 lb crawfish garlic butter+lemon pepper mild, garlic bread and calamari. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Crispy fries and calamari, the seafood had the potato side and corn. Amazing service, friendly and efficient. Highly recommend visiting them! read more

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Given the high reviews I was surprised by my experience, I'd like to come back and give them another shot. They deliver, and the experience of getting a boil delivered was definitely a plus. The shrimp were either overcooked or previously frozen as the skin was very difficult to peel. Crawfish had a lot of muck inside them, and I wasn't a fan of the boil sauce, I thought it needed more garlic and spices. The batter on the fried catfish was flaky but bland, while the mayo it came with had a really overpowering flavor. Onion rings were good but they came with a sweet chili sauce which didn't really compliment them. The gumbo is probably one of the better ones I've had in NY- it's not full of tomato, but it was more like a gravy with mushy vegetables. read more

Oceanic Boil - Onion rings, gumbo, fried catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I was in the area and in the mood for seafood so I stopped at Oceanic Boil. I must say that this place was a hit and a miss as far as food which I will explain in a minute. For appetizers I ordered chicken wings, the fried oyster basket, shrimp basket, lobster roll and catfish sliders. For the main dish I had the 1lb. snow crab legs with garlic butter sauce. Chicken wings: We really enjoyed these I would recommend. Fried oyster basket: Didn't enjoy this. Shrimp basket: Didn't enjoy this. Lobster roll: Lobster roll was descent. Catfish sliders: The catfish tasted good. The main dish, the 1lb. Snow crab legs was really the hit which is why I opted for 4 stars instead of 3. In all honestly I would definitely come back here but I would skip all of the appetizers and go straight to the good stuff which is the seafood boil. The garlic butter sauce was amazing and you can't really go wrong with crab legs! We also had drinks (margaritas & pina coladas). The drinks are pretty solid if you want to have a nice cocktail with your meal! read more

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I have this place 4 stars because of the quality of what I ordered. #1. The happy hour drinks are weak. There's hardly any liquor #2. There's not enough sauce in the boil bags. By the time I could see the bottom there was no sauce. My seafood was a little dry. #3. Compared to other establishments that serve king crab, this one gives a very small amount. HOWEVER, the food is good. And the lobster bisque is to die for and the calamari has the right amount of crisp. But if I were to come back, I'd drink beforehand (or after) and order more boil sauce. read more

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Best seafood boil i've had! Most seafood boil places i tried their sauce is so overwhelming and salty. But their oceanic sauce is really good it's spicy n good. The service was amazing super kind and nice staff. We came in just before it was last call. I had the snow crabs and the shrimp boil combo. The fries taste like cajun seasoning very good. they provide you with gloves and a cloth to protect you from getting your hands dirty. Great spot you gotta try it out! read more

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Recently discovered their happy hour! $1 oysters and $3 beers from Monday to Friday, 4pm-7pm. read more

Oceanic Boil - Happy Hour menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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One of the good seafood place I ordered 1lb shrimp (headless) plus free corn and potato The food is always really good Super friendly staff read more

Oceanic Boil - Shrimp Basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Don't recommend the Cajun mac and cheese because it didn't have much flavor. Was cold by the time it was delivered so the cheese was stiff (warmed it up and added a little more seasoning to it which made it taste okay). Snow crab and shrimp was with their boil special sauce and it was really good! The shrimp was a little over cooked because it was really hard getting the shell off but otherwise, really tasty. The clam was good, decided to get garlic butter sauce, which is always a good choice. Red potatoes in both bags were really cook and not too mushy. The corn tho, didn't have much flavor or taste (didn't even have a corn taste). read more

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I had done my online research on local joints for the first of several travel waypoint overnights in the LGA 'hood and this was my numero uno so it was up on the first night unless I could be convinced otherwise by the shifting sands of the desert. The girl behind the front desk at the hotel vouched for this joint so I knew that I would have a verified true local, neck tats and all, to blame if she was wrong about this which is always important to have when you travel in case of fauda. Truuu thugs got choices on spice level to make your snow crab legs either extra spicy or super spicy, on top of the spice level this banger is already supposed to have. Being the owner of a very unflattering t-shirt from beating the fire burger challenge at LBBB in Houston where I am a designated truuuu thug and spice hound to eat the burger, I like to call my stuff as spicy as you can go for this delicate little porcelain doll. So I ordered super spicy, the spiciest mamma mia, madonne, level you can get. In my Ron Swanson voice: I'm not sure you heard what I said. I want ALL of the spices. Charmingly they thought I was not #about #that #life and provided disposable plastic gloves with my order as if I did not know what I was doing and did not know my way around some spice, as if I must be new here. Meanwhile their hottest spice level on the crab was about as mild as eating a room temperature tomato. Given the gloves (the only other place I have been given that in all of my spicy life was at LBBB during the fire burger challenge) I had prepared my body for more. Absent the requisite spice level I thought I was getting since I had ordered super spicy, the snow crab legs were entirely divine with loads of garlic (to keep Dracula away) and so much better than I worried I might find this close to the airport, which is almost TOO close to the airport unless you are window shopping for bargain priced Thai ladyboys and motels that charge in six minute increments like law firms. And unlike other competitors of this type of seafood biz in the Jackson Heights area that only gave you the legs at a similar price point in the 20s, these kind gentlesirs threw in the corn and potatoes to boot making it an easy decision to dine with them for value and convenience. Definitely worth considering for a night near the LGA airport, just know that even the hottest spice level is not all that and a bag of chips. But still a very pleasant taste of the briny deep and satisfying gastronomic tour of the LGA adjacent neighborhood to know this is an option here in the 'hood as an alternative to the LGA Plaza hotel resto or the Little Caesars. Snow crab legs pair well with everything, but especially with Rick & Morty back in the hotel room. read more

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I love the seafood and the portions are huge I got the mix shrimp and lobster lemon pepper butter garlic sauce it was delicious read more

Oceanic Boil - While Whole Lobster and 1 lb. Shrimp (HEADLESS) Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Love the food and sauce. Hold on to your seats because thise drinks are stronger than a tornado.

I was going to give 5 stars because it tasted good, and I didn't want to lower the rating even though the rice was so dry it was almost crispy, but I settled on 4 stars because I found a hair cooked into the potato. I work in the industry and I know accidents happen but it was a little too much. read more

Oceanic Boil - Rice was sitting out a long time probably, it was dry and crispy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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After surviving off of mukbangs during the pandemica. Boils have been on my mind and this place did not disappoint. There Oceanic boil sauce is "Top 5". Creamy, garlicky and full of flavor. I had shrimps and snow crabs cover there sauce special . Took the garlic noodles and added it in. Let's just say, it a pants unbuttoning type of meal. Definitely worth the trip and the vampire breath. read more

Oceanic Boil - 1 lb. Snow Crab Leg, 1 lb. Shrimp, Garlic Noodles, Corn - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

The order came in a plastic bag with a brown paper bag inside of that with a fork / knife & napkins. The food portion size is definitely enough get for one person. Now for the food I ordered the crab roll with the Cajun fries and a salad. Fries were good season very well the crab roll was interesting this was my 1st time trying it and I must say it did not disappoint me at all I enjoyed every bite. Don't have anything to compare it to but the crab meat was hitting! And also I forgot to add I had the Cajun Mac & cheese that shit is fire ! Get that! Definitely recommend this spot! read more

Oceanic Boil - Mixed greens salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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