Oceana

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   Anthony

   Dallas9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Outstanding food! Octopus is fantastic, one of the best I’ve had.
   

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   John VIP

   New York City10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The difference for me from a 4 star to 5 star are that little things matter. We had a very good experience with food and service for the most part. We ordered the fried calamari and found it too salty. The Caesar salad was unusual but good. Maybe trying too hard to make it theirs. Our entrees of scallops and swordfish were amazing. My biggest gripe was our waitress had a lot of new tables while we’re were eating. My first glass of wine was empty before my entrees was served but she asked if I wanted another only after I had 2 bites left of my entree. Having another employee able to check on table more timely when the server is busy with other tables would have helped. Our server was not the issue as it was clear she was constantly moving the room in front of us. As I mentioned little things matter. We will be back and very much enjoyed our meal and experience.
   

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   richard VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The 3.8 stars currently given this place is about right. The service, as always, was five star. Five star niceness. This time, though, the food was disappointingly okay.
   

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   Christina VIP

   Charlotte8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

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

   Great food and service! Menu options are wonderful
   

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   Jose

   Dallas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

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

   We enjoyed a pre-theater dinner to celebrate my mother’s birthday, and it was absolutely perfect! We indulged in the Octopus, Grilled Branzino, Truffle Beef Cheek Bucatini, and Lobster Scampi—each dish was outstanding. Matt, our sommelier, was exceptional—knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely passionate. His recommendation of the Langelois Ried 2019 Riesling was spot on. A truly phenomenal dining experience—thank you for making my mom feel so special. Bravo!
   

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   Bidmead VIP

   New York City44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

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

   My favourite seafood restaurant in Mid Town. I enjoyed the scallop crudo that was simply fantastic ! Followed up with a swordfish dish that I was not confident about that proved to be outstanding (particularly the garlic toast). The warmth of the staff, the quality of the for and the luxe ambience are all a pretty amazing combination. It’s so uplifting to always enjoy a wonderful dining experience at Oceana - every time - since 2005 !
   

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   Carolyn

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

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

   Food and service were amazing and the space is gorgeous.
   

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   John

   Washington DC7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

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

   Great service, wonderful environment. Good was good, but wasn’t spectacular. Would return!
   

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   Ezra

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

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

   A++++++++++++++++ fantastic opportunity for a business or pleasure dinner.
   

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    Susan VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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