Upscale seafood gem near theater district. Stellar wine pairings & service. Perfect for pre-show or client dinners.
Experience upscale dining at Oceana, a highly-regarded seafood restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Praised for its theater menu, it offers exceptional wine pairings and impeccable service, making it a great choice for pre-theater meals or client dinners. While some describe it as having a corporate feel, the fresh, high-quality seafood, including praised oysters and grilled octopus, consistently impresses.
Oceana is renowned for its upscale American seafood. Diners particularly enjoy the oysters and the theater menu, which includes dishes like Grilled Octopus and Market Fish. While the overall experience is positive, some find the atmosphere to be a bit corporate.
"The oysters are highly recommended, as are dishes from the theater menu such as the Grilled Octopus and Market Fish. The French fries are also noted as being notably good."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, highlighting excellent service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere, particularly for special occasions or business dining.
Important Note
Some patrons perceive the atmosphere as somewhat corporate or dull, despite the high quality of the food and service.
"The Dover sole at a restaurant (implied to be one discussed previously, possibly The Grill) was incredible, in addition to their prime rib."
Positive"This user suggested Oceana as an option near Radio City and mentioned they often take their kids to Ocean Prime, which they find decent and appealing to children due to social media presence."
Positive"The user highly recommended Oceana, praising its amazing service and gorgeous atmosphere, in the context of finding a place for a Feast of the Seven Fishes."
Positive"Ocean Prime is identified as the fanciest go-to option in the 43rd/6th area."
Positive"Oceana is recommended for its upscale dining experience without being excessively expensive, offering plenty of space suitable for a business lunch."
Positive"Oceana is recommended for its French fries, which are noted for not tasting like they came from a freezer."
Positive"This user recommended The Mermaid Inn and Oceana."
Neutral"User recommended Oceana as a suitable option for client dinners in NYC."
Positive"Oceana is described as a large restaurant with easy table availability and good seafood. It's noted as having a somewhat cold and corporate atmosphere but is owned by a fresh seafood family."
Positive"Oceana is listed as a solid seafood recommendation in the area."
Positive"Oceana is mentioned as an option to consider."
Positive"Oceana is mentioned as a high-end restaurant in Midtown that would impress clients."
Neutral"Oceana is a seafood-focused restaurant located conveniently near the theater district, suggested as a potential dining choice."
Positive"This user suggests Oceana as an upscale American chophouse/steakhouse specializing in meat and fish, offering a slight departure from purely European cuisine."
Positive"This user suggests Oceana as a potential location for a corporate dinner."
Neutral"This user suggests Oceana as a suitable venue for corporate events."
Neutral"The Original Poster (OP) had a very positive experience at Oceana, specifically with their theater menu. They highly praised the delicious food, the amazing wine pairings, and the spectacular service, noting the sommelier was outstanding."
Positive"This user describes Oceana, a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant in Midtown, as being somewhat dull and corporate."
Negative"Oysters are really good. The commenter has only had oysters at the bar and cannot vouch for anything else on the menu. However, other people seem to enjoy the restaurant."
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