Oceana

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   Susan

   VIP

   New York City

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was my second time there in as many months. First time I enjoyed the delicious bar menu in that lovely setting before heading to the theater, and this time hosted a birthday dinner in the main dining room. Service was excellent in both settings, as were the completely different menus. The dining room provided a fine dining experience with every course, all delicious and beautifully presented, with attentive and highly-trained service. And with the tables nicely spaced in the elegant dining room, so that conversation was easy. With so many appealing menu options, I will be returning soon.
   

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   chaitram

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very elegant ambiance, great service and excellent menu.
   

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   Peter

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved Oceana and will definitely return, easily the best restaurant near(ish) the theater district. I booked for Valentine's Day based on the menu online, when they called me to confirm a few days before they made a point of letting me know there was a four-course prix fixe for V-Day. Considerate! Although I must say: there were 5-6 choices for each of the courses so it was hardly a skimpy menu. My wife got the wine pairing with her meal and the sommelier was really informative, explaining not just the wine but why he paired it (we love that kind of stuff). Not all the dishes were homeruns, but all were above average. My appetizer of scallop crudo topped with caviar was one of the homeruns, I'd return for that dish; and for the "smores budino" dessert (which was served in big bowl, I expected it in a glass) -- it was a huge portion, very much shareable. My wife's beet salad was very good. The chef seems to really prioritize contrasting textures in all the dishes, which I love. My cocktail was also good (a Penicillin but with tequila instead of whiskey), tasty, not too sweet -- and not too strong. Space is great, high ceilings, not jammed in next to everyone (but close enough that we did eavesdrop on some hilarious conversations). Wait staff was there when you wanted them, absent when you wanted space. Excellent all around.
   

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   Darrell

   New York City

   22 reviews

   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Oceana was highly recommended by friends who had great experiences in the past. That is why we were completely disappointed. It was a pre-fixe menu so it was a limited menu. However the disappointment came from the execution of each dish. First dish was Chilled Oysters with a cucumber foam. The foam was so overwhelming all you could taste was cucumber. Second course was a Lump Crab Cake with a celery root remoulade. The remoulade tasted like plain mayonnaise. Third course was Seared Scallops. This was the worst part of the meal. The scallops were so undercooked it was like warmed up crudo. So bad, it was inedible. We were headed to a show so there was no time to ask for a make good. The desert was adequate. Our server was good, the wine list was very good and we enjoyed the ambiance. I'm sure we caught them on a bad night but unfortunately I don't see myself ever going back.
   

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   Clarence

   VIP

   Charlotte

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Both the food and service were excellent. I highly recommend.
   

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   Shayne

   Austin

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   All the entrees we had were outstanding. I had the fettuccine with lobster, which was muy yummy. The cheesecake was disappointing as it was too busy, with multiple flavors fighting against each other, making it a “What is this?” But this did not diminish the overall experience, which was quite good for my family and me. We’ll be going again.
   

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   Joana

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had an amazing experience at Oceana. We celebrated my wife’s birthday with our best friends. They even brought out a cake with a birthday candle for my wife. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!
   

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   Frank

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have dined at Oceana before with good meals but today’s visit was extraordinary. We did the Restaurant Week menu with wine pairing. The food was excellent with a special surprise of a birthday dessert. Our waiter Jun was very attentive and the courteous. Our sommelier Matthew was extremely knowledgeable about each wine and with desert offered a melon liqueur which was delicious. Thank you Oceana!
   

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   Dakotah

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We got the restaurant week wine pairings and the Sommelier was incredible. He really made our night! We will be back.
   

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    Keith

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Waiter suggested a special dish for the day. Taste and texture was just ok. Wish we stuck with our original menu items.
    

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