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384 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024

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(212) 579-2300

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Lovely! My husband and I dined here last Saturday night...We went at 6:30 and the restaurant was almost completely full...very lovely, crisp, classic crowd--t... From menupages.com on 11/26/2007 Report as offensive
Great food!! Just moved to the Upper West side and I absolutely LOVE having this place right around the corner. Excellent sushi, the mahi mahi is wonderful. This p... From citysearch.com on 10/10/2007 Report as offensive
One of my Favorites! This was my 3rd time here.. I must say this has become one of my favorite places to dine.. food was great..service was great...(the staff very busy an... From menupages.com on 9/24/2007 Report as offensive
A Lovely Evening My wife and I dined here a couple of nights ago for our anniversary. We wanted something a little bit more upscale than the usual eating experience. T... From menupages.com on 8/3/2007 Report as offensive
a great meal for fixed price We went during restaurant week. Though it was very busy, we were seated almost immediately, at the time we had reserved. The place was crowded and noi... From menupages.com on 7/25/2007 Report as offensive
subpar Went during restaurant week. Though we had a reservation for 9pm, we didn't get seated until 10:30. The food was so-so. I ordered off the regular menu... From menupages.com on 7/23/2007 Report as offensive
unreal i had one of the most amazing meals of my life here. wasabi sesami crusted big eye tuna - i highly recommend.... From menupages.com on 6/19/2007 Report as offensive
Solid Went there last night with family in town, it's always reliable with excellent food and great service. I've been a few times when it was crowded and s... From citysearch.com on 5/2/2007 Report as offensive
TERRIBLE , TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!! first time and the last want food , it was fu.... awesome,delicius,exelent no coments but the service for get it terrible but i mind nasty i'm sorry b... From citysearch.com on 4/4/2007 Report as offensive
Very special place I took a very special person who has my heart out for her birthday dinner. Instead of ordering the traditional main courses we decided to go with a bu... From menupages.com on 2/1/2007 Report as offensive
Don't miss the brunch!! Best to make a reservation, but can be seated, if you don't mind a wait. The pumpkin pancakes are the best ANYWHERE!! Applewood smoked bacon or sausag... From menupages.com on 1/22/2007 Report as offensive
Great location, Fresh seafood This is great spot to be in especially in nice weather where you can sit outside. Food is very good especially the shell fish. I recently had the Tuna... From citysearch.com on 1/8/2007 Report as offensive
I've seen better I'm a huge fan of B.R. Guest Restaurants. however, I was a bit disappointed with Ocean Grill. The food was "eh", in contrast to Blue Water Grill. I ha... From menupages.com on 1/6/2007 Report as offensive
Not worth it We went here with a party of 5 in the afternoon after the lunch rush on a Saturday. The waiter was new and a bit confused. He had poor knowledge of th... From citysearch.com on 10/30/2006 Report as offensive
Loved It Ocean Grill was amazing. The food was the best I have ever had. Our server was great but most of all the atmosphere was remarkable. I hope I get to go... From menupages.com on 10/26/2006 Report as offensive
Could be great, but not now I am a huge fan of BR Guest Restaurants, A. because you are almost gauranteed good service and B. you are pretty much gauranteed great food. I was ver... From menupages.com on 8/18/2006 Report as offensive
Bad service, nice location try Blue Water Grill instead We visted Ocean Grill this past Friday for our 6 year anniversary. On past trips to New York we have visted the sister restaurant Blue Water Grill so ... From citysearch.com on 8/7/2006 Report as offensive
Never a Disappointment Over the years, Ocean Grill has proved to be a reliable source for well-prepared seafood. The mahi-mahi, red-snapper, and sea bass have never been a d... From menupages.com on 4/7/2006 Report as offensive
Fresh and Airy Great service, nice airy atmoshpere, impressive drinks and best of all excellent food. I would recommended this resturant to anyone.... From menupages.com on 3/25/2006 Report as offensive
Disappointing New Year's Eve dinner I went to Ocean Grille for dinner on New Year's Eve. We were made to wait for our table despite a reservation. The meal was really expensive & totally... From citysearch.com on 1/1/2006 Report as offensive
Terrible experience Horrible noise, thumping music. Had to ask both the hostess and the manager to put on some non-thumping music because it amplified the reverberating d... From citysearch.com on 12/18/2005 Report as offensive
True Love I can't say enough about Ocean Grill. I have taken many friends and family members to this restaurant and I never get sick of their phenomenal seafood... From citysearch.com on 11/8/2005 Report as offensive
NY Experience Three of the four of us were taken to dinner here for our first trip to NYC, and we all had a first-class dining experience. All of us ordered seafood... From menupages.com on 10/17/2005 Report as offensive
Great Experience My wife and I were visiting from Texas and were referred to this restaurant by our hotel concierge. We had a great experience. Part of this was due to... From citysearch.com on 10/1/2005 Report as offensive
Disappointed We were disappointed in the taste and quality of the food as well as the uninspired service. The Mahi Mahi that my father ordered had a slimy texture ... From menupages.com on 9/4/2005 Report as offensive
Unpleasant Lunch My friend and I had lunch there today and it was an unpleasant experience. We were one of three tables and we couldn?t believe how poor the service wa... From menupages.com on 8/16/2005 Report as offensive
Perfect This is a wonderful restaraunt. We were seated immediately despite it being very busy. We had the sushi appetizer special which was just delicious and... From citysearch.com on 8/14/2005 Report as offensive
For Fresher Seafood you'd need your own pole and traps! This seafood restaurant never disappoints. The hot seafood plates are delicious and are enough to s...... From judysbook.com on 8/4/2005 Report as offensive
Great Seafood! I went with a group of 5 early on a Sat night with reservations so it wasn't that crowded when we got there. Service, ambiance and food were all great... From citysearch.com on 7/18/2005 Report as offensive
Great Meal! My wife and I had dinner there the other night, and since then we talk everyday about going back for dinner again. We had sushi, clams, oysters and tw... From menupages.com on 7/4/2005 Report as offensive
Wonderful This was a wonderful restaurant, I highly recommend it... We had a positive experience, the food was great, and the service was the best part! There w... From menupages.com on 6/19/2005 Report as offensive
train your waitstaff on when to clear a This is a good place but the waitstaff, or at least our waiter, did not know that you don't clear three opening course plates while the fourth guest i... From menupages.com on 6/13/2005 Report as offensive
Pretty Good Food but Pretty Poor Value I've eaten at a lot of BR Guest restaurants, and I think I enjoyed this one the least. I had lunch there and I felt the menu was very limiting and ove... From menupages.com on 6/4/2005 Report as offensive
Really good A seriously good place. The fish here is always done with a nice seared crust which I love. It is amazing by UWS standards, even if the average age of... From menupages.com on 5/12/2005 Report as offensive
Slip-shod The service here is often rushed, inattentive & disorganized. We waited quite awhile for drinks, olive oil, bread (each presented in a seperate trip) ... From citysearch.com on 4/21/2005 Report as offensive
Great Food!! I've been to Ocean a lot of times and the food is always great! They also have a great lounge area where you can relax and eat, it's full menu service... From citysearch.com on 4/12/2005 Report as offensive
best raw bar this is one of my favorite restarant even though i live in east villege, i go all the way to columbus avenue only because of this restaurant. it's the... From citysearch.com on 4/2/2005 Report as offensive
bad food, good service We were kept waiting more than an hour past our reservation time. After we got seated, the service was good, but the food, surprisingly, was not! My f... From citysearch.com on 2/21/2005 Report as offensive
Great food and service on the Upper West Side My friend and I went in without a reservation one evening and despite being crowded, we were seated promptly. The waiter and staff was attentive and h... From citysearch.com on 2/13/2005 Report as offensive
An excellent all-around experience! My entire party had a fabulous meal and experience at Ocean Grill! It was Superbowl Sunday, so it was quite empty and our service was fantastic. Appet... From menupages.com on 2/6/2005 Report as offensive
Best Brunch I usually go to Ocean Grill's sister restaurant, Atlantic Grill, on 3rd Avenue, simply because it is more convenient for me, but recently visited Ocea... From citysearch.com on 1/17/2005 Report as offensive
One of my Favorites I cannot count the number of times I've eaten at Ocean Grill, that's how often I go. I love it, plain and simple. The tuna with wontons is by far one ... From citysearch.com on 1/15/2005 Report as offensive
Ironically, they have good chicken. I've been here about three or four times, once just for drinks. For me, the raw bar and specialty cocktails are the highlights, and if you sit in the ... From citysearch.com on 1/8/2005 Report as offensive
Overpriced Too expensive for what you get. A tiny tiny salad for $8.00. One little crab cake for $10.00. I had planned on a light lunch, but this place must plan... From menupages.com on 10/22/2004 Report as offensive
Poor service Wait staff at this restaurant appeared rushed...as if they had too many tables. The waitress never came to ask for dessert until twenty minutes after ... From menupages.com on 10/7/2004 Report as offensive
Forget about Oceana & The Bluewater This upper west side gem features a world class kitchen backed by an equally fine staff. The menu is far less trendy neuvelle than the pricey spots, a... From menupages.com on 9/15/2004 Report as offensive
GREAT FOOD Ocean Grill has always been my favourite Seafood Restaurant in NYC. Great Oysters, well executed entrees and Sushi. A must try is their "Carb Buster" ... From citysearch.com on 8/26/2004 Report as offensive
Awful I've been tempted by the great location for outdoor dining more than once, but the food has always been terrible and the service even worse. I went re... From citysearch.com on 7/30/2004 Report as offensive
Excellent Sea Food That's what we came for, when we selected this restaurant. Our waiter was so friendly and helpful. (and from WI) We had really fresh clams and oysters... From menupages.com on 6/22/2004 Report as offensive
Fantastic West Side Dining Experience Ocean brings to the West Side what many restaurants have tried but failed to do - a fresh and diverse menu, excellent presentation, pristine service a... From citysearch.com on 5/19/2004 Report as offensive
Wonderful service=Great evening While my girlfriend and I have visited all of Steve Hanson's eateries, we always come "home" to Ocean Grill - his most personal and friendly spot. Eri... From citysearch.com on 5/18/2004 Report as offensive
Worst B-R Restaurant! Of all the B-R Restuarants this one was the WORST! Not only did we wait a half hour past our reservation time for a table, but our waiter got "pissy" ... From citysearch.com on 4/19/2004 Report as offensive
Best on the West As someone who travels quite often, I have had the opportunity to try a variety of seafood establishments. I am happy to say, this one (which happens ... From menupages.com on 4/11/2004 Report as offensive
La Romance With Superb Cuisine To Boot This fantastic edition from the B-R Guest series of NYC restaurants (Blue Water Grill, Park Avalon, etc.) is completely worth the cost, which will def... From citysearch.com on 1/30/2004 Report as offensive
Big Disappointment We waited an extra long time just so we could get a nice table only to be sat at a very cramped table (at 9:30 on a wednesday...not that crowded). The... From citysearch.com on 8/14/2003 Report as offensive

Reviews from around the web:

Lovely!

My husband and I dined here last Saturday night...We went at 6:30 and the restaurant was almost completely full...very lovely, crisp, classic crowd--t...

From menupages.com on 11/26/2007 Report as offensive

Great food!!

Just moved to the Upper West side and I absolutely LOVE having this place right around the corner. Excellent sushi, the mahi mahi is wonderful. This p...

From citysearch.com on 10/10/2007 Report as offensive

One of my Favorites!

This was my 3rd time here.. I must say this has become one of my favorite places to dine.. food was great..service was great...(the staff very busy an...

From menupages.com on 9/24/2007 Report as offensive

A Lovely Evening

My wife and I dined here a couple of nights ago for our anniversary. We wanted something a little bit more upscale than the usual eating experience. T...

From menupages.com on 8/3/2007 Report as offensive

a great meal for fixed price

We went during restaurant week. Though it was very busy, we were seated almost immediately, at the time we had reserved. The place was crowded and noi...

From menupages.com on 7/25/2007 Report as offensive

subpar

Went during restaurant week. Though we had a reservation for 9pm, we didn't get seated until 10:30. The food was so-so. I ordered off the regular menu...

From menupages.com on 7/23/2007 Report as offensive

unreal

i had one of the most amazing meals of my life here. wasabi sesami crusted big eye tuna - i highly recommend....

From menupages.com on 6/19/2007 Report as offensive

Solid

Went there last night with family in town, it's always reliable with excellent food and great service. I've been a few times when it was crowded and s...

From citysearch.com on 5/2/2007 Report as offensive

TERRIBLE , TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

first time and the last want food , it was fu.... awesome,delicius,exelent no coments but the service for get it terrible but i mind nasty i'm sorry b...

From citysearch.com on 4/4/2007 Report as offensive

Very special place

I took a very special person who has my heart out for her birthday dinner. Instead of ordering the traditional main courses we decided to go with a bu...

From menupages.com on 2/1/2007 Report as offensive

Don't miss the brunch!!

Best to make a reservation, but can be seated, if you don't mind a wait. The pumpkin pancakes are the best ANYWHERE!! Applewood smoked bacon or sausag...

From menupages.com on 1/22/2007 Report as offensive

Great location, Fresh seafood

This is great spot to be in especially in nice weather where you can sit outside. Food is very good especially the shell fish. I recently had the Tuna...

From citysearch.com on 1/8/2007 Report as offensive

I've seen better

I'm a huge fan of B.R. Guest Restaurants. however, I was a bit disappointed with Ocean Grill. The food was "eh", in contrast to Blue Water Grill. I ha...

From menupages.com on 1/6/2007 Report as offensive

Not worth it

We went here with a party of 5 in the afternoon after the lunch rush on a Saturday. The waiter was new and a bit confused. He had poor knowledge of th...

From citysearch.com on 10/30/2006 Report as offensive

Loved It

Ocean Grill was amazing. The food was the best I have ever had. Our server was great but most of all the atmosphere was remarkable. I hope I get to go...

From menupages.com on 10/26/2006 Report as offensive

Could be great, but not now

I am a huge fan of BR Guest Restaurants, A. because you are almost gauranteed good service and B. you are pretty much gauranteed great food. I was ver...

From menupages.com on 8/18/2006 Report as offensive

Bad service, nice location try Blue Water Grill instead

We visted Ocean Grill this past Friday for our 6 year anniversary. On past trips to New York we have visted the sister restaurant Blue Water Grill so ...

From citysearch.com on 8/7/2006 Report as offensive

Never a Disappointment

Over the years, Ocean Grill has proved to be a reliable source for well-prepared seafood. The mahi-mahi, red-snapper, and sea bass have never been a d...

From menupages.com on 4/7/2006 Report as offensive

Fresh and Airy

Great service, nice airy atmoshpere, impressive drinks and best of all excellent food. I would recommended this resturant to anyone....

From menupages.com on 3/25/2006 Report as offensive

Disappointing New Year's Eve dinner

I went to Ocean Grille for dinner on New Year's Eve. We were made to wait for our table despite a reservation. The meal was really expensive & totally...

From citysearch.com on 1/1/2006 Report as offensive

Terrible experience

Horrible noise, thumping music. Had to ask both the hostess and the manager to put on some non-thumping music because it amplified the reverberating d...

From citysearch.com on 12/18/2005 Report as offensive

True Love

I can't say enough about Ocean Grill. I have taken many friends and family members to this restaurant and I never get sick of their phenomenal seafood...

From citysearch.com on 11/8/2005 Report as offensive

NY Experience

Three of the four of us were taken to dinner here for our first trip to NYC, and we all had a first-class dining experience. All of us ordered seafood...

From menupages.com on 10/17/2005 Report as offensive

Great Experience

My wife and I were visiting from Texas and were referred to this restaurant by our hotel concierge. We had a great experience. Part of this was due to...

From citysearch.com on 10/1/2005 Report as offensive

Disappointed

We were disappointed in the taste and quality of the food as well as the uninspired service. The Mahi Mahi that my father ordered had a slimy texture ...

From menupages.com on 9/4/2005 Report as offensive

Unpleasant Lunch

My friend and I had lunch there today and it was an unpleasant experience. We were one of three tables and we couldn?t believe how poor the service wa...

From menupages.com on 8/16/2005 Report as offensive

Perfect

This is a wonderful restaraunt. We were seated immediately despite it being very busy. We had the sushi appetizer special which was just delicious and...

From citysearch.com on 8/14/2005 Report as offensive

For Fresher Seafood you'd need your own pole and traps!

This seafood restaurant never disappoints. The hot seafood plates are delicious and are enough to s......

From judysbook.com on 8/4/2005 Report as offensive

Great Seafood!

I went with a group of 5 early on a Sat night with reservations so it wasn't that crowded when we got there. Service, ambiance and food were all great...

From citysearch.com on 7/18/2005 Report as offensive

Great Meal!

My wife and I had dinner there the other night, and since then we talk everyday about going back for dinner again. We had sushi, clams, oysters and tw...

From menupages.com on 7/4/2005 Report as offensive

Wonderful

This was a wonderful restaurant, I highly recommend it... We had a positive experience, the food was great, and the service was the best part! There w...

From menupages.com on 6/19/2005 Report as offensive

train your waitstaff on when to clear a

This is a good place but the waitstaff, or at least our waiter, did not know that you don't clear three opening course plates while the fourth guest i...

From menupages.com on 6/13/2005 Report as offensive

Pretty Good Food but Pretty Poor Value

I've eaten at a lot of BR Guest restaurants, and I think I enjoyed this one the least. I had lunch there and I felt the menu was very limiting and ove...

From menupages.com on 6/4/2005 Report as offensive

Really good

A seriously good place. The fish here is always done with a nice seared crust which I love. It is amazing by UWS standards, even if the average age of...

From menupages.com on 5/12/2005 Report as offensive

Slip-shod

The service here is often rushed, inattentive & disorganized. We waited quite awhile for drinks, olive oil, bread (each presented in a seperate trip) ...

From citysearch.com on 4/21/2005 Report as offensive

Great Food!!

I've been to Ocean a lot of times and the food is always great! They also have a great lounge area where you can relax and eat, it's full menu service...

From citysearch.com on 4/12/2005 Report as offensive

best raw bar

this is one of my favorite restarant even though i live in east villege, i go all the way to columbus avenue only because of this restaurant. it's the...

From citysearch.com on 4/2/2005 Report as offensive

bad food, good service

We were kept waiting more than an hour past our reservation time. After we got seated, the service was good, but the food, surprisingly, was not! My f...

From citysearch.com on 2/21/2005 Report as offensive

Great food and service on the Upper West Side

My friend and I went in without a reservation one evening and despite being crowded, we were seated promptly. The waiter and staff was attentive and h...

From citysearch.com on 2/13/2005 Report as offensive

An excellent all-around experience!

My entire party had a fabulous meal and experience at Ocean Grill! It was Superbowl Sunday, so it was quite empty and our service was fantastic. Appet...

From menupages.com on 2/6/2005 Report as offensive

Best Brunch

I usually go to Ocean Grill's sister restaurant, Atlantic Grill, on 3rd Avenue, simply because it is more convenient for me, but recently visited Ocea...

From citysearch.com on 1/17/2005 Report as offensive

One of my Favorites

I cannot count the number of times I've eaten at Ocean Grill, that's how often I go. I love it, plain and simple. The tuna with wontons is by far one ...

From citysearch.com on 1/15/2005 Report as offensive

Ironically, they have good chicken.

I've been here about three or four times, once just for drinks. For me, the raw bar and specialty cocktails are the highlights, and if you sit in the ...

From citysearch.com on 1/8/2005 Report as offensive

Overpriced

Too expensive for what you get. A tiny tiny salad for $8.00. One little crab cake for $10.00. I had planned on a light lunch, but this place must plan...

From menupages.com on 10/22/2004 Report as offensive

Poor service

Wait staff at this restaurant appeared rushed...as if they had too many tables. The waitress never came to ask for dessert until twenty minutes after ...

From menupages.com on 10/7/2004 Report as offensive

Forget about Oceana & The Bluewater

This upper west side gem features a world class kitchen backed by an equally fine staff. The menu is far less trendy neuvelle than the pricey spots, a...

From menupages.com on 9/15/2004 Report as offensive

GREAT FOOD

Ocean Grill has always been my favourite Seafood Restaurant in NYC. Great Oysters, well executed entrees and Sushi. A must try is their "Carb Buster" ...

From citysearch.com on 8/26/2004 Report as offensive

Awful

I've been tempted by the great location for outdoor dining more than once, but the food has always been terrible and the service even worse. I went re...

From citysearch.com on 7/30/2004 Report as offensive

Excellent Sea Food

That's what we came for, when we selected this restaurant. Our waiter was so friendly and helpful. (and from WI) We had really fresh clams and oysters...

From menupages.com on 6/22/2004 Report as offensive

Fantastic West Side Dining Experience

Ocean brings to the West Side what many restaurants have tried but failed to do - a fresh and diverse menu, excellent presentation, pristine service a...

From citysearch.com on 5/19/2004 Report as offensive

Wonderful service=Great evening

While my girlfriend and I have visited all of Steve Hanson's eateries, we always come "home" to Ocean Grill - his most personal and friendly spot. Eri...

From citysearch.com on 5/18/2004 Report as offensive

Worst B-R Restaurant!

Of all the B-R Restuarants this one was the WORST! Not only did we wait a half hour past our reservation time for a table, but our waiter got "pissy" ...

From citysearch.com on 4/19/2004 Report as offensive

Best on the West

As someone who travels quite often, I have had the opportunity to try a variety of seafood establishments. I am happy to say, this one (which happens ...

From menupages.com on 4/11/2004 Report as offensive

La Romance With Superb Cuisine To Boot

This fantastic edition from the B-R Guest series of NYC restaurants (Blue Water Grill, Park Avalon, etc.) is completely worth the cost, which will def...

From citysearch.com on 1/30/2004 Report as offensive

Big Disappointment

We waited an extra long time just so we could get a nice table only to be sat at a very cramped table (at 9:30 on a wednesday...not that crowded). The...

From citysearch.com on 8/14/2003 Report as offensive