Upscale seafood w/ fresh oysters & grilled octopus. Stellar wine pairings & service. Great for pre-theater & business lunches.
Experience sophisticated dining at this upscale seafood restaurant, known for its prime location near the theater district. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh seafood, including their oysters and grilled octopus, as well as excellent wine pairings and impeccable service. While some find the ambiance a bit corporate, many agree it's a reliable choice for business lunches, special occasions, or pre-theater meals.
This restaurant is highly recommended for its fresh seafood, with particular mentions of oysters and grilled octopus. The menu also features market fish and a delightful cookie plate for dessert. While the food is generally well-received, some describe the overall ambiance as somewhat corporate.
"Oysters and Grilled Octopus are frequently praised, and the theater menu is noted for its excellent food and wine pairings."
Customers generally have a positive experience, frequently highlighting the fresh seafood, excellent wine, and outstanding service, though some note the atmosphere can feel a bit corporate.
Important Note
Some customers find the atmosphere to be somewhat dull, cold, and corporate, despite the quality of the food and service.
"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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