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    Woody's Ocean Grille

    3.8 (285 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    WOODY'S OCEAN GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Caroline C.

    I want to Woody's with a party of 6. We were on the hunt for steak to celebrate someone's birthday. We got in and where seated quickly. Dean was ready to take our drink order. That's where the good times end. Not one of us actively enjoyed our meal. The steak tasted unseasoned. The wings were more fat than meat. The crab pasta was immensely forgettable, likely birria pasta with a tin of lump crap mixed in, no lemon or anything else added in. My poke bowl was fine. The Caesar salad was fine. All in all, it was a serviceable dinner. We had higher expectations though.

    Grilled octopus appetizer
    Su L.

    Highly recommend. Food was excellent. Waiter was super. Warmly welcomed us and made us feel welcomed there. Ambiance was warm and cozy. The sounds in the restaurant were low. You can hold a conversation without shouting. Overall great dining experience. We will be back.

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    Deanna P.

    We had been to Woody's prior and enjoyed. We heard it was under new ownership so figured we would give it a try. The waitress offered great service and was very helpful. The food was ok. I didn't mind my salmon bowl but it was average at best. My husband's chicken was good, but the serving size was laughable. I don't think we have ever seen a smaller portion in our lives. The drinks were good and outside table was fine. Increase the menu choices, & give some more food and the place will be better.

    First off, it was my first time here! Harrison is such a great waiter! Wishing him all the best for his upcoming school year, heading to college. The service was fantastic, the staff was friendly, and the food was amazing. We felt very welcome and had a pleasure being served. They were attentive and helpful. Jack, the young boy who helps, is also such a hard worker. It's amazing that they let young adults start working here to earn money. The Cod fish tacos were great, and the poke bowl was one of the best. I'll definitely be back! It's a shame Harrison won't be here after this winter! Best of luck to him.

    Since the ownership changed, the quality has gone downhill. The burgers are now like cheap McDonald's burgers, with small buns and tiny meat patties. The food was disappointing and not worth the price. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place anymore.

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    Leigh R.

    Food so always consistent. They were busy today but the waitress was unnecessarily apologetic (very sweet). I enjoy a margarita here and the atmosphere is great. Especially if you have a fur friend!

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    Jen K.

    Everything was amazing. The service is excellent! The food was fantastic and the ambience is lovely. I would highly recommend this restaurant! Harrison was an excellent waiter!

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    Reliable, tasty, fresh. Not cutting edge but all the better for it. Pleasant staff who've seen it all. Plenty of parking.

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    Very good food and service. Very clean too! Perfect location in town. I had grilled chicken and prosciutto sandwich. Very flavorful!

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    Great service and staff. They need to bring back the chips/guacamole and the soft tacos however.

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    Excellent Tex Mex food! Gets crowded during peak hours, but definitely a good place to eat

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