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Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Utica, NY

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
1648 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
At Ocean Blue we take our food seriously, but not ourselves. We are inspired to create a dining experience where our guests feel welcome and at home in our inviting setting to enjoy quality food, and warm hospitality. Borrowing influence from our most favorite era and styles, Ocean Blue’s interior boasts a mix of elegant black and white décor, a large copper bar, and floor to ceiling windows that offer a panoramic view of our city. Perhaps the most striking feature is our vast, open kitchen that allows guests to watch the culinary team in action, preparing our signature dishes. We cook the food, and craft the drinks that make us happy, and we want to extend to you the same feeling. Great service, great food and great drink is not enough. We create an experience. We are a feeling. We are all of the above.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (315) 735-2583
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Francis Pezzolanella
  • Catering
    Our staff is excited to host everything from small intimate dinners, to grand gatherings of 100+. At Ocean Blue, special events are a way of extending our full restaurant experience to new guests, and soon to be friends. If you know exactly the event you want, we would be happy to plan it with ease. If you are still looking, leave the details to us, as we find the perfect setting for your next affair.
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love to host your next cocktail party, dinner, weekend brunch, wedding, and more.
  • Area
    Utica
  • Cross Street
    Genesee, Columbia & Seneca Streets
  • Parking details
    Ocean Blue features a private parking lot on premises. We are also located next to parking at the adjacent Delta Marriott Hotel garage as well as ample on-street parking on Genesee, Lafayette and Seneca Streets.
  • Public transit
    Centro Bus Stop.
  • Entertainment
    Televisions located in bar/lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,648 people are saying

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Ambience

  • Upstate New York

    Romantic

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Overall

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for groups

  • Mohawk Valley

    Healthy

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Mohawk Valley

    Romantic

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Mohawk Valley

    Lively

  • Mohawk Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Utica, NY, offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "rooftop dining" and "beautiful views." The ambiance is "upscale" yet "comfortable," and the "butter cake" is highly recommended. While some find it "pricey," others call it a "special occasion favorite."

1,648 Reviews
  1. Jackie VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Ocean Blue. The food was delicious and our server Tristan is always so friendly and attentive!!

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  2. Maryann

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood with selections unavailable at other local restaurants. The service is exceptional!

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  3. Gaye

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and completely unexpected for such great seafood in this landlocked area. We come from Boston and have high expectations. Very fresh and tasty. Tentative and friendly service. All around a great evening. Thank you!

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  4. John

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At Ocean Blue it is always an enjoyable lunch in downtown Utica.

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  5. Jackie VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service every time we dine

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  6. Leslie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful experience at Ocean Blue - the best restaurant in Utica!

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  7. Annabelle

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great! Beautiful venue as well, overall a great night with good food and drinks.

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  8. Sylva

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience! Food was delicious and serive was great. Thank you!

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  9. David VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it here! First time we visited and it was truly an incredible meal!

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  10. KEITH

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place for fine dining. Right at a price level you would expect for that food/service. Highly recommend

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FAQs

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1648 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

118 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Genesee, Columbia & Seneca Streets
  • Area
    Utica
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ocean Blue features a private parking lot on premises. We are also located next to parking at the adjacent Delta Marriott Hotel garage as well as ample on-street parking on Genesee, Lafayette and Seneca Streets.
  • Public transit
    Centro Bus Stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francis Pezzolanella
  • Entertainment
    Televisions located in bar/lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (315) 735-2583
  • Catering
    Our staff is excited to host everything from small intimate dinners, to grand gatherings of 100+. At Ocean Blue, special events are a way of extending our full restaurant experience to new guests, and soon to be friends. If you know exactly the event you want, we would be happy to plan it with ease. If you are still looking, leave the details to us, as we find the perfect setting for your next affair.
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love to host your next cocktail party, dinner, weekend brunch, wedding, and more.
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