the oceanaire seafood room

mediocre faire at a high price point. first off, i grade places like oceanaire where entrees average over $35/ea on a more stringent code than a $15-20seafoodplace. with that being said oceanaire has a lot going for it but fell down in key areas. while the service level was excellent the food quality was uneven and they have an issue with their wines by the glass.

we started out with some salads - all excellent especially their caesar - and a prawn cocktail. so far so good. my so ordered a glass of duckhorn chardonnay. for those who have experience with that wine, it usually is a full-flavored, oaky wine. what she received tasted like a watered down version and the pour, for $18 was not very generous. she ordered a glass of santa margarita pino grichio with her entree, again a label she was familiar with, and again it tasted flat. i had a glass of mcmanus cab with my entree and it was fine.

the entrees arrived and all were to some degree disappointing. my ny steak was tasty but overly salty. my guess is when things get busy in the kitchen - and this was a busy saturday - the kitchen depends too heavily on the salt and don't take the time to taste the results properly. my sos swordfish was perfectly cooked in the middle but tasted dry and overcooked on the outside. my daughter had the crab cake entree and they had way too much of a mayonaise-like taste.

we've been to the vegas location which is why we chose oceanair. aside from the superior service level it was hard to believe the two are sister establishments.

tops!. so great to dine on freshseafoodin the mile high city!

the oceanaireseafoodroom lives up to its name by offering only the finest and freshest sustainably caught seafood. with its sprawling, dark-wood dining room and tables adorned in white linen, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time to a classic 1930s ocean liner.

four of us had dinner at oceanaire. we started with an assortment of oysters, and we were amazed at how fresh they were. all of theirseafoodis fresh that day. i ordered scallops topped dynamite (spicy crab) and my husband ordered the grilled baja white sea bass. we also ordered the brussles sprouts. they have a great wine selection. great menu. great staff. not sure why their rating is a 3.5, should definitely be over a 4.

pricey. the oceanaireseafoodroom
400 j st
san diego, ca 92101
(619) 858-2277
theoceanaire.com


we had dinner at oceanaire last night and i have to admit it was good but pricy. our server was knowledgeable and service was quick. the food was really decent but not quite up to the price.atmosphere was a bit noisy due to a table of 15 guys next to us. other than that everyone had a good time. i probably won't come back just simply because there's so many other good places in the gaslamp district.

urban cowgill 2015

best steak and shrimp in minnesota.... what a wonderful experience. we have dined at all the premium establishments downtown and the oceanaire rises above the pack. with exception to our favorite romantic restaurant la belle vi, this will be at the top of the list for a dining experience where the food tastes amazing, the service is exceptional and in the end, the cost of the meal is more than reasonable. tonight started with a warm greeting from assistant manager nate, followed by a friendly hello from our server nat. what we didn’t realize at the beginning of the meal was that nat would become our favorite waiter in minneapolis/st.paul. if you read our other reviews, praise is often given to outstanding waiters. nat is at the top of his profession. he has worked here over seven years and it shows. his passion for the food, his gentle approach and his big smile. you instantly feel comfortable. the first course was a shrimp crab bite on a cracker with cucumber and sriracha sauce. it was so good. the relish tray was old school and we loved it. bread was fresh and had great flavor. next was the scallop. perfectly cooked with tomato and fresh pesto. this is how a scallop should be served. next was the orange salad. greens with orange mimosa vinaigrette, goat cheese and candied orange shavings. we would return just for this salad. next was the trout with crab. we do not like trout. this trout was spectacular. crispy skin, perfectly cooked and so full of flavor without the strong fish taste. we were impressed with the culinary skills of the chef. next was the best course of the evening. the best shrimp and steak we have experienced in minnesota. we were sad when mortons closed in downtown. this is no longer true. we will return to the oceanaire for the steak andseafoodlouie often. the medium rare steak was cooked perfectly. the flavor was without equal and the sauces that accompanied the steak and shrimp were amazing. this would have been the perfect way to end the meal but they served a slice of key lime pie and a slice of new york cheesecake with a fruit topping that was awesome. the entire service team is professional and friendly. the restaurant was packed on a friday night. the noise level is loud. this would be my only concern about the oceanaire. for a truly romantic setting this is not the place. parking is valet or on the street. if you are downtown minneapolis and want a memorable meal, make reservations at the oceainaire.

bestseafoodin mpls. lovely oyster bar. hint: if you eat at the bar, the prices are much better and you can get fantasticseafoodand a nice bottle of wine fairly in expensively. one of my very favorite places in mpls.

very good, bestseafoodin mlps.

3 likes and two ok's. i liked this because i was out voted by three of our party of 5. the lobster bisque was very good. yada yada yada! the three likes had grilled or pan seared fish. the were very satisfied. i had the sea and air dish. scallops and duck. the scallops were very good, the duck was chewy and not prepared correctly which was apparent by its chewy consistency. my son had the fish and chips. the fish was dry but the chips (fries) were very good. - he is 19 yrs old. - just in case you were wondering.

the service was ok. didn't get a very warm welcoming feeling.

atmosphere was vogue and very cool.

i broke my rule...when at aseafoodrestaurant eat seafood.

it was expensive for what i think we got from the experience. -dad (the guy that pays the check)

worth a splurge. yes, it's expensive, but this is the midwest and you're going out for freshseafoodserved gourmet-style in an upscale atmosphere. pay attention to the specials and don't be shy about asking the waitstaff for recommendations--they know what they're talking about.

the oceanaireseafoodroom, recently moved to a new location in downtown, markets itself toward the upscale business diner. that’s cool, but you know what is better? a cheap, delicious happy hour. which fortunately, the oceanaire also has to offer. the happy hour menu is simple: beers on tap $3, wines $4, fancy drinks $5, and fancier drinks $6. happy hour food options range from $5-$8. (update, 8/22/12: the oceanaire recently raised their happy hour prices. beers are now $4, wines $5, and drinks $6-$7. still a decent deal, but not quite as much of a steal. you can view the current happy hour menu here.)

excellent food & service. expensive, but the bestseafoodaround. the staff also does a quality job.

pricey but excellent food. if you are looking for qualityseafoodin minneapolis, this is the place. often take clients here and food does not disappoint. the new space is hip, but not too hip. it is expensive though- would reserve for special occasions when visiting for personal trips.

golf car for the price of lexus. mediocre, or upscale? asian philosophy is: "the way you do anything, you do everything!"
….. under the command of chef matt mine, oceanaire serves up the best sea critters you'll find this far from the ocean. and the kitchen also hands down some nice non-piscine thrills as well, banging out bacon steaks, salads and more for those who (for whatever reason...) decide to go to the best fish restaurant in the city for meat-and-potatoes fare…. that what was in internet about the bestseafoodrestaurant at denver
after reading that article, my better half, decided to reserve a table for two, for little romantic dinner for us, on the day after valentine in this restaurant.
when we came to the front door of the restaurant, i realized that outdoor neon sign was half way broken, its feels odd to me, and this is assumingly upscale restaurant… when we came in, awkward dressed hostess escorted us to the table. it was not really busy; we had time to look around. the white walls with dead fish on it andseafooddisplay with ice, where my assumption has to rest some sea creatures, had only artificial see stars and corals, completed that unusual design the upper shell on the top of this construction where suppose to be displayed some bottles of vine, instead it was pellegrino bottles or something similar to it. when i went to washroom, i passed vine coolers which were part of restaurant design but look like gas station coolers with all different locks on it; i decided that restaurant management has issues with theft. when we got menu and vine list, i didn't find vine origins only prices, unfortunately i can consume californian vine, because of certain allergies that i have. sea food menu was on the strange side as well, i might expect much high from this place based on they prices, but i didn't expect to see fish and chips in the menu at this level of restaurant, but it was ok so far … just ok. the menu list and vine list was dirty and ragged in few places. we ordered two glasses of australian shiraz and appetizer for me half a dozen fresh oysters. when i saw those oysters, i was very surprised that each was priced for 4 dollars a peace, but the size of shelf of those oysters, was little like a desert spoon… i didn't say anything, i guessed it was "handpicked by virgins in some exotic islands" somewhere between massachusetts and washington state areas…  i didn't won't to ruin our night out, i was calm and humble, when instead of rock of lamb the servant brought us lamb chops, and i tried un chewable meet, cold mash potatoes and old like me, asparagus i decided it was it. we called floor manager of the restaurant, my hobby and i expressed our concerns in very polite way. the respond was very strange, he told us that we don't understand that thisseafoodrestaurant and that the way they prepare the rock of lamb, he didn't offer us anything else to replace the primer order, after that he left us and went to check internet to see the different between two different dishes,(waiter told us that later), came back to apologize that his cook doesn't know the difference, and he will take care of this on the bill… now the final, the finish line of our night out in oceanaire, the best restaurant in denver…
my husband and i had 2 glasses of shiraz ($10 each) and half a dozen fresh oysters, that was all that we had, and the bill was…. with a tax 104 dollars, with some cents. how about it? my husband silently paid the bill, left 18 % tip to the waiter, he was professionally up to our expectations and we left.
all the way back, in the car, we were laughing about those who were saying that this is the best restaurant. i feel sad for them for so poor expectations.
i will not recommend this place anyone. independently from the price, quality, cleanliness and hospitality must be priority for this business. the way how you handle your clientele complains, or you will earn devotions of this clients and in the future, who will advertise and promote your business, or you will get unhappy camper and… consequences of it. but in this case and this restaurant the prices in menu obligates for special attention to details. manager of this restaurant who doesn't know his product and the way haw it's prepared… is the trade mark of this place

know before you go!. we had a reservation here for a sept sunday night. the place was packed. we waited 30-45 mins for our table and things started off great. we ordered a bottle of wine (white) and appetizers. still good. then the waitress comes to take our dinner order..but first she list all theseafoodentrees that they have sold out of for the night. we ordered steaks, lobsters, & crab cakes. when our food finally arrived the restaurant was nearly empty. finally, she took a dessert order from 1 of the 5 of us and turned on her heel and walked away. never bothering to take additional dessert orders until we flagged her down to request such. summary of the dinner was sad, slow service and even sadderseafoodchoices with a very hefty price tag.