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    Sazani Oceana

    4.1 (15 reviews)
    Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Darryl T.

    No thanks. Food was very bland , service was ok... we knew it wasn't gonna be great when we walked in(just before 9pm) and asked if you guys are still serving food and those folks started looking at their watches. It's in a nice spot, food was just overpriced for what it was.. nothing on our table I would want to eat again.

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    Amy J.

    Excellent service and good. The octopus was FANTASTIC. Almost buttery soft to cut. Two giant tentacles. Lovely potato and tomato background that complemented the dish very well. The rock shrimp deviled eggs were more beautiful than flavorful. The charbroiled oysters were tasty little bites of garlic squish. The wagyu burger was super juicy and cooked perfectly rare and the gochujang aioli translated more into a sweet mayo than anything Korean red pepper but that's not bad. It was still a great burger with a super fresh brioche bun and the fries were seasoned perfectly too. All around great experience at 430pm on a Monday!

    Rock shrimp double eggs (small enough to eat whole)
    Tee M.

    The food was amazing! The service was great and Nikiya was knowledgeable. I went with her recommendation of Lobster Wellington and it was great. The environment was chill mode, I love the "fire" at the bar. It was all that I expected. The rock shrimp double eggs were tasty! Side note use your hands and eat the whole egg in one bite, it is flavor explosion in your mouth(ladies even if you are on a date..lol) It's a great combination not to be missed. First time having apple with double eggs but it gave it a nice crunchy texture and hint of sweetness with the savory, heck just try it. I'll be back.

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    Kara K.

    I recently heard about this very exciting addition to the restaurants on Shaker Square, and it was an immediate must try for me. Sazani Oceana is an upscale seafood restaurant with a variety of menu options to try. I had the opportunity to go twice in one week, and it did not disappoint. The decor is contemporary with hues of blue throughout. It is evident that great care was taken with creating ambiance for this restaurant from the light fixtures to the seating and even the restrooms. They also have a great bar area and a private dining room. Dishes my parties tried included the Crunchy Rock Shrimp Deviled Eggs, Clam Chowder (Soup du Jour), The Gilded Wedge, Seafood Pasta, Lobster Wellington, Center Cut Filet, Crispy Jumbo Shrimp, Fish & Chips and The Signature Wagyu Burger. Desserts we tried included the Dark Chocolate Pave, Burnt Honey & Lavender Crème Brûlée, Whipped Avocado & Cacao Mousse and two variations of the Artisanal Sorbet. Everyone raved about the food, including its presentation and cited the restaurant as an excellent dining choice. The portion sizes were great. I had leftovers to take for both the Seafood Pasta and the Seafood Bouillabaisse. Additionally, some of the combinations they curated were unexpected yet delightful. The menu has a lot of options and something for everyone, even if seafood isn't your thing. The owners and staff were very friendly and checked in to see how we were doing throughout our dining experience. There are still a number of items I would like to try, so return visits are on the horizon. I haven't been for brunch yet, but I definitely plan to try it as well. They take reservations, so I'd recommend that. Definitely check out the unique experience Sazani Oceana has cultivated!

    Kelly R.

    This was my first visit, and definitely not my last. I usually wait a couple of months before visiting a newly opened restaurant. A friend invited me to dinner, at Sazani Oceana, and I thought, let's go! We visited on a Thursday evening. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, upon entering the restaurant, which is always a hood sign! She was friendly, personable and welcoming. Once we were seated, we were greeted by, our server, Malik. Once again, a warm welcome. We proceeded to review the menu. Our server, provided recommendations, based on guest favorites. We placed our cocktail orders, I ordered a margarita, and my friend ordered an espresso martini. We also ordered the deviled eggs, topped with crispy rock shrimp, as a starter. The starter arrive a short time later, deviled egg filling was just ok, but the crispy rock shrimp, and thin slice of apple, on top off each egg, was a nice touch. My margarita, need a bit more depth and balance, but the charred pineapple garnish was a nice touch. My friend mentioned that the martini, as heavy on chocolate and light on liquor. We placed our dinner order. I ordered the jumbo shrimp with jojo potatoes and coleslaw. My friend ordered the whole fried branzino. Our entrees arrived, nice plated. The fried shrimp were cooked and seasoned perfectly, 5 jumbo shrimp, presented with tangy cocktail sauce, red cabbage slaw (just ok), and warm, seasoned jojos, very tasty! My friend enjoyed the branzino. We opted for dessert, she ordered the chocolate mousse, I ordered the key lime pie. The mousse had a bitter finish, neither of us liked it, the taste was off-putting. The key lime pie, was more of a tart, and it was beautifully presented and nicely prepared, we opted to share it. All-in-all, this was a great visit, our table was continually cleared, water glasses constantly filled. Our server, Malik, was very attentive, we really enjoyed our visit, and I already have plans to return, soon...

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    I took a client here for dinner. Food was delicious. Anytime I am on East side of CLE, I will make a reservation here.

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