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TERRIFIC
For such old school look, the service is disarmingly unpretentious. Maitre d......
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2/1/2008 Report as offensive
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markyb vs pgmclaughlin
In all fairness, it should be noted that pgmclaughlin is one of the owners of Oceana. However, Markyb definitely should have taken note of the size of...
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10/11/2007 Report as offensive
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So I Went Back
I couldn't believe anyone could NOTenjoy their meal here. Given that the name is Oceana, you'd know you were in for seafood, so it couldn't be just th...
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9/27/2007 Report as offensive
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Get Real!
I must take time out and make mention of the silly review posted by markey2b. Markey2b seems to be stuck on the pricing structure of an incredible sea...
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8/21/2007 Report as offensive
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Great service, Average food
I made a dinner reservation at Oceana on a Friday evening after checking the reviews on various websites. Based on the reviews, it seemed like an exce...
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8/6/2007 Report as offensive
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Below Average
I must say, I can't imagine what the prior 2 reviewers are talking about. Yes, the space is attractive and the service very good, but that's where the...
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7/9/2007 Report as offensive
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Worth the $
Brought the family matriarch here for a rather significant birthday of hers and had a wonderful meal. We ordered the three-course prix fixe and kicked...
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3/31/2007 Report as offensive
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Still the best
Interesting to see how there are such vastly different opinions on this restaurant. I have been eating here since it opened. Moonen was good, but even...
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3/30/2007 Report as offensive
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Finest elegant seafood in New York
Reading other's reviews, I wonder if I was at the same restaurant. Moonan's replacement, Ben Pollinger, knows his stuff backwards, forwards, inside-ou...
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3/4/2007 Report as offensive
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Great experience!!
I came to Oceana with my parents and my boyfriend for a nice pre-theatre dinner. To be honest, the show was supposed to be the highlight of the evenin...
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2/27/2007 Report as offensive
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Always eat out
Food, service quality of food not very good. Needs help....
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1/11/2007 Report as offensive
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Secret Oyster Bar!
My date and I were in the neighborhood and were craving oysters and champagne. We stopped in Oceana. The dining rooms are prix fixe only but they have...
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12/13/2006 Report as offensive
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Eh
Went here for an anniversary dinner. Service was slow, our entrees arrived a good 30-35 minutes after our appetizers were cleared. The quality of the ...
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12/2/2006 Report as offensive
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What happened to this place?
This once very fine restaurant has gone downhill big time, seemingly since one of the original chefs (Rick Moonan) left. While the food is still good ...
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10/31/2006 Report as offensive
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Staff Kidnapped by Space Aliens?
I hope our experience was an exception to the norm at Oceana. Our experience was bad on so many fronts that I wondered if the entire staff had been sa...
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10/30/2006 Report as offensive
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Another viewpoint
Reading the last few reviews, I could not believe this was the same oceana I have been eating at for years. Yes it is expensive, but the srvice has al...
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10/27/2006 Report as offensive
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Hardly Worth a 3.0 Star Rating
This restaurant was recommended by the hotel. We asked for a seafood restaurant with good food and within walking distance of the theatre district. Th...
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10/9/2006 Report as offensive
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Very Disappointed - you can do better
My husband and I recently had dinner at Oceana for our anniversary. It was recommended by our hotel concierge as having excellent food, service and ro...
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10/3/2006 Report as offensive
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Great attention to detail!!!
Took my girlfriend to Oceana Saturday night and with reservations set for 9:30 pm arrived at 9:40 and was still taking promplty. The wait staff are so...
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9/19/2006 Report as offensive
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What happened to this place?
My boyfriend have been to Oceana 3 times. Each time it was superb. When we heard that the Chef had left, we decided to try it. It was much different. ...
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9/15/2006 Report as offensive
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Cozy & Romantic
I've been here twice (once with my girlfriend for my birthday and another time with family from out of town) and everyone involved enjoyed the food an...
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8/21/2006 Report as offensive
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Not recommended
superpriced tasting menu wine list markups up to 4 times the service was not attentive we left hungry not raccomended...
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8/15/2006 Report as offensive
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Outstanding
The best seafood in NYC, bar none. The menu changes regularly, but I've always found something (usually several somethings!) that appeal. All of the d...
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5/22/2006 Report as offensive
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Night to remember
My boyfriend took me here on my BDay and it was the perfect night! The food was really special, we both savored every course and loved everything, esp...
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4/25/2006 Report as offensive
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Wow!
My boyfriend brought me to Oceana for Valentine's Day and I was thoroughly impressed. Our six-course prix fixe dinner was delightful. Admist the soft ...
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2/23/2006 Report as offensive
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Good Food, but way overpriced
Went here for Valentine's Day. The restaurant is nicely decorated, not overderdone. We were seated before our reservation time, and the staff was very...
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2/15/2006 Report as offensive
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Not Worth It
Let me start this off by saying I am a seasoned diner and have eaten at many restaurants worldwide including many 5star places. Overall: 2 stars. Food...
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2/6/2006 Report as offensive
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DON'T GO - Overrated and pretentious
I went to Oceana for a business dinner with other 5 people. It turned out to be a huge disappointment both for the puzzling "experimental" food and th...
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2/4/2006 Report as offensive
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Expensive, but great food and service
The waiters here were exactly what I expect from a nice restaurant: very quiet, not intrusive, but prompt in filling up our water glasses, taking away...
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1/16/2006 Report as offensive
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Believe it or not!!!
Sadly I found a hair in my food. I pretty much have eaten at every venue known to man. Hey it happens, but their staff's attempt to fix the issue was ...
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12/7/2005 Report as offensive
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Horrible Experience
I actually joined citysearch for the sole purpose of adding a negative review for this restaurant. The service was terrible. My date is allergic to da...
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12/3/2005 Report as offensive
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Best seafood I've ever had
I went to Oceana for my birthday. My husband could not get reservations at Le Bernardin, so he decided to take me here. What a wonderful birthday surp...
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11/4/2005 Report as offensive
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Wonderful restaurant
I came here for lunch with a group of four. We were seated immediately, although the restaurant was surprisingly busy for a midtown place. We sat on t...
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7/14/2005 Report as offensive
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Expectations too high?
The service was outstanding - some of the best in the city. I also loved the room (we dined upstairs) and the small bar is a gem for a drink and quiet...
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5/19/2005 Report as offensive
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Beats Le Bernardin
I have been dining at Oceana since it first opened--many years--and the food is a dream, the service the best in Manhattan--courteous, professional an...
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4/14/2005 Report as offensive
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Absolutley Wonderful!
I can see why this restaurant has rated so high. I have been to many fine restaurants and this is one of the best. The last 2 times I have been to New...
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2/17/2005 Report as offensive
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Oceano-no
We arrived and were seated promptly--so far so good. We were then given a complimentary palate appetizer which we couldn't eat (one of our party is pe...
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2/8/2005 Report as offensive
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Consistently the best
In a city packed to the gills with fine seafood restaurants, not one comes close to the consistently exceptional dining experience that is Oceana. The...
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1/31/2005 Report as offensive
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Classy and exceed expectations
I went with my boyfriend to Oceana for his birthday and we were surprised by the classy, quiet atmosphere, we loved the boat-like interior and enjoyed...
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1/3/2005 Report as offensive
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Best service in New York
Amazing service in this exceptional seafood restaurant. Had the tasting which was fantastic, one dish after another. The highlight was the service whi...
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11/21/2004 Report as offensive
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The best in a city of great restaurants.
What a marvelous find. The food, presentation and wine selection are flawless. Do not pass up the dessert selections....
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10/13/2004 Report as offensive
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Very Good
Just wanted to try this place and it turned out to be fantastic. The flavors were creative and imaginative without being precious or annoying. It's th...
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8/5/2004 Report as offensive
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Perfect!!
Luxurious 4 star service and seafood like i've never even imagined. Worth the high prices....
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7/4/2004 Report as offensive
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The Best Seafood In NYC Bar None
There is a negative review for Oceana below that must have been written by a waiter who is pissed at getting canned, or by someone whose taste buds we...
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6/17/2004 Report as offensive
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Amazing
The best seafood in NYC. It's very hard to have four people have four appetizers and four entrees and not find any fault, but this place is the except...
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