Oceano Kitchen

One of my favorite restaurants in South Florida. Having known them for years in their much smaller, cash only location, they’ve since grown to a fabulous and trendy, almost Scandinavian designed restaurant in Lake Worth. Make a reservation and you’re definitely in for a treat. Hand crafted cocktails, a rotating fresh and unique menu with outstanding homemade desserts. They always feature some shareable appetizers, upscale pizzas and pastas, and superb main dishes. I highly recommend, but I almost wish they were less busy so I could keep this gem of a restaurant a secret!

19 April 2025: Once again I’d like to reiterate that this is the finest food in PB. And the service tonight by Drew matched the quality of the food. We’ve never eaten the same dishes because the menu changes so frequently, and I think going forward we will just eat what our server recommends. 23 March 2025: I previously understated my satisfaction with both the food and the service. Tonight Natasha served us and she was wonderful. There is NOTHING comparable in PB (but there are loads of places in which one can spend more money for cruddier food and disinterested service). Henceforth we will NEVER eat dinner elsewhere. I've now been eating in the PB area for almost five years. Oceano is by a mile the best food I've had so far. Two of us shared ceviche, beef tartare, calamari and a pizza. All were superb, and I'd argue the ceviche and tartare were as good, and as interesting, as it gets. And our server, whose name I have embarrassingly forgotten, was excellent. I'd encourage visitors to eat outside in the back. The inside area of the restaurant is insanely busy and I fear I might have found the interior a bit noisy. But the food is good enough that I'd be happy to eat inside if that was our only alternative. I didn't photograph the ceviche (a mistake) but the calamari and tartare were superb.

Phenomenal gem that just opened in lake worth beach. Starting with the vibes- immaculate. Great decor, nice classic 70s Florida decco, the colors and furniture is well put together. Next, the food is so fantastic. You can’t go wrong with any item you pick. Out of everything, the red sauce pasta was out of this world. All pasta cooked perfectly al dente too.

The food was unbelievable, such a fun and unique mix of flavors! We genuinely had fun eating because the food was so good. The service was great and the atmosphere was very nice I love the new renovations! Great job to the whole team (honorable mention to Sarah our server who took great care of us and the guy working the dessert station last night I’m sorry we didn’t catch his name but he was so kind and helpful!)

Just got home from an absolutely PERFECT dinner at Oceano. While located in Lake Worth Beach, Oceano is just as good as any of the top restaurants on Palm Beach. Every single thing we ordered was amazing. There wasn’t one dish that wasn’t great. The Grilled Octopus was cooked perfectly (charred by succulent). The Pizza was amazing. The Rigatoni Pomodoro was perfectly simple. The Schnitzel was hearty and delicious. The best thing of the whole night was the dessert called Frozen. It was a labneh sorbet, with citrus and other amazing toppings. It was absolutely wonderful. I cant wait to go back!!!!

Lake Worth is really coming up with the launch of Oceano on Lucerne. The decor is gorgeous. The staff are incredible and the atmosphere is stunning. Not to mention the exquisite menu very creative really delicious beautifully presented the chefs. Here are extraordinary. Great bar scene. Great vibe - don’t miss this place! I’m editing this review because I went back again last night and had the most delicious swordfish and we ordered the pork chop Milanese. I’m adding those pictures. It was unbelievable! So delish.

OCEANO is a must-visit. The warm, chic ambiance sets the tone for an unforgettable experience. The food is outrageously good—every dish is meticulously crafted. The ceviche was bright and perfectly balanced, the pizza had a crisp yet fluffy crust, and the drinks were just phenomenal. With a stunning wine list and flawless execution, OCEANO truly blows your mind. Top notch!

This place simply does not miss and is a true fine dining experience that is hard to find without going south to Miami! This review is from our third time going to Oceano but our first time at the newly renovated location. Pictured are the mussels, the ceviche, the Korean steak tartare toast, the Mediterranean octopus, meatballs, fish, and my personal favorite (which is now off the menu) the lebaneh ice cream. Everything was excellent, and what makes Oceano special is the menu is always changing so no two experiences are the same. My recommendation for a first timer would be to make an earlier reservation and let the waiter guide you through the meal. They are all incredibly helpful and they know how to time the dishes.

In my job I was lucky enough to eat at lots of great, and in some cases famous, restaurants. Not one better than Oceano. Start with excellent valet parking, greeteding by the most knowledgeable and professional server, very inviting ambiance, and an exquisite menu. Oceano encourages sharing (almost Tapas style) and you'll want to do it. You can't try enough dishes. I could rave on about our choices but, the menu completely changes every week, and only the basic pizza will be there next week anyway. No problem...same arist. Every dish was a delicious flavor experience and big enough to share with 4. Is Oceano expensive? Yes. Is Oceano worth the price? Yes Are we going back! Yes. Pretty much dining out these days is expensive everywhere. But when you get the experience we got last night you feel your money was well spent. Thank you Oseano for a memorable evening.

Fun with pizza rack The pizza was extraordinary, don't miss it Service was great, but the attitude of the owners needs an upgrade

We ate here with friends on a Tuesday night soon after Oceano's reopening. We were happy to have made reservations as the place was hopping. We were sat outside in the back patio (though arguably the interior is more fun, especially the bar area with the view of the open kitchen). I was prepared to be wowed given the hype of the restaurant but was not. Food good not amazing, we ordered a ceviche, a tempura fried shrimp, Straight shooter pizza (the best dish by far), and the blue crab spaghetti (pretty awful, very salty, and expensive). The warm hazelnut tort for dessert was extremely good. I'd go back for the vibe and to see if they've ironed out any kinks. By the way, a highly recommended after dinner nightcap is to be had by strolling over to The Library speakeasy nearby. Funky place, great tattooed bartender whipping up bespoke drinks.

Just got home from an absolutely PERFECT dinner at Oceano. While located in Lake Worth Beach, Oceano is just as good as any of the top restaurants on Palm Beach. Every single thing we ordered was amazing. There wasn't one dish that wasn't great. The Grilled Octopus was cooked perfectly (charred by succulent). The Pizza was amazing. The Rigatoni Pomodoro was perfectly simple. The Schnitzel was hearty and delicious. The best thing of the whole night was the dessert called Frozen. It was a labneh sorbet, with citrus and other amazing toppings. It was absolutely wonderful. The service was really good. The vibe was fun. Highly suggest asking for a table on the back patio if it is a nice night! I cant wait to go back!!!!

Oceano has reopened with a bang. The concept is the same delicious, local (where possible) ingredients in a small and larger plate sharing style. Yummy new dishes and some old favorites. So glad to see that pizza oven churning out my Straight Shooter pie! I'm not going to spoil the surprise--you have to see and try the new menu. Jeremy is happy with his new digs and the food reflects his happiness. Cindy is still dazzling us with desserts that are off the charts (like the warm hazelnut tart). There is a new cocktail program--YAY--and the new cocktails are innovative and delicious. The renovation is gorgeous, the back patio with the big ass smoker is where I want to spend Florida winter evenings and the service is on point (despite many new faces and a bigger footprint). Credit cards are now ok too (the ATM is gone).

Finally, they reopened! Everything was perfect. From the moment we walked in and greeted with a smile, to our super friendly and attentive server Drew. The place looks amazing and more options to choose from. The Crudo and blue crab spaghetti were my favorite.

I have been a big fan of Océano since they were located in Lantana off ocean Ave and was so excited to hear they were finally reopening after closing for renovations last summer. I was lucky enough to snag a reservation (yay they offer reservations for small parties now on Resy!!) for their grand opening weekend and was welcomed back with an amazing meal. The space is beautiful and roomy both indoor and outdoor. They now offer a full bar as well and had a list of cocktails which I regretfully did not indulge in, opting for wine instead. As their menu changes often, who knows when I'll see these delicious dishes again, but we ordered a ceviche, a panzanella with duck salad , a pizza with soppressata and hot honey (that new oven imported from Italy is really doin' the damn thing!), and finished off with a nice palate cleansing pavlova starring pieces of apple and citrus. Océano used to be cash only, but they now take cards- more great changes! I hope Océano boosts Lake Ave to include more great restaurants. Will certainly be back soon :chef's kiss:

After reading the reviews and the owners experience bios about James Beard nominees, we were excited for a nice night out. The place is clearly one of 2 nice restaurants on strip of bars and Irish pubs. They appear to have loyal following. The place was filled and offers valet parking. The atmosphere is clean and open, but with all the hard surfaces it was extremely loud and even when the server was right next to us we could barely hear her. Something needs to be done about the noise level. The menu is mostly a sharing type of menu. 4 to 5 categories, each having several selections. We tried 3 items which was more than enough for 2. Cocktails are $19 which is high, beer starts at $8. Coming from the Washington DC and the culinary coast of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware we were truly disappointed in the crab and kimchi fritters. Mostly some sort of bread filling, little noticeable crab. I applaud the uniqueness but it fell flat. I was really hoping this would be off the charts awesome. The mushroom pizza with the preserved lemon( sounds odd) was delicious. I would go back for that alone. The crust was perfect, plenty of mushrooms, and the lemon brightens it up. Our 3rd dish was the orechetti with seafood sauce. It was presented in a bowl, and not particularly appetizing looking. (Think hamburger helper) It was swimming in a very rich sauce with undertones of tuna. Less is more in this case. All in all, we didn't have any James Beard worthy dishes. It could have been an off night. Based on our experience, go for pizza and sit on the patio for a nice experience out and you can't go wrong.

I enjoyed this location much more than the Lantana spot. Nice feel to the new place with two bars, both serve food but one also is the "bar". Crab spaghetti dish was the right size, great flavor. Pizza also very good. Service was a bit off but could be they were so busy. Expensive place

So lucky to have this incredible restaurant. There is no better food, service or ambiance anywhere else!! The ceviche is always my favorite. 100/10

We read that walk-ins were welcome here, but we have never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant. We were met by a women with a Scottish accent whose attitude was so off putting that we almost left. She was very condescending and snobbish. The food and the service were good, but the encounter with the hostess/manager left a bad taste in our mouths.

Oceano Kitchen was uniquely good. On Yelp, I often rate restaurants that I believe are 4.5 as 5s because there are no "1/2" increments. But Oleano is 5/5 - 6 out of 5 if that were possible. Everyday the Chefs change up the menu based, in part, on what's locally available. We tried the cucumber and watermelon salad, which high-lighted the sweetness and crunch of the watermelon and cucs, with citrus lime and a chile crisp "kick". For entrees, we tried the tortilla espanola, made of potatoes and onions, morels, and plated a top a pimento aioli. The local tile fish cake was amazing; the consistency was light yet hearty. The cake was surrounded by greens and watermelon radishes. Both dishes were about as good as it gets. For dessert, we tried the chocolate Boston cream pie with nutella rice crisp and sea salt chocolate ice cream. Oceano Kitchen moved to its new location at 512 Lucerne, Lake Worth Beach in late 2023 and we were told that they plan to close for renovations over the summer of 2024. Not sure what they have planned, but the atmosphere now is very informal, and friendly.

Food and service are superb. Chef and pastry chef owners are fantastic and cooking every night. Everything is delicious. Great for sharing tapas style. Save room for dessert-- really creative and delicious. Service attentive without being intrusive.

This restaurant is the definition of a hidden gem! The moment we walked in, we weren't sure what to do since there was just a notepad with the waiting list, but nobody around (hence the 4 vs 5 since I do think that welcome is really important when entering a location, specially a restaurant). After a couple of seconds, thankfully someone came and sat us immediately. We were super happy about this, since Oceano is one of the few places around that does not accept reservations for under 6 guests, and they are also CASH ONLY. The ambiance is very chill, quite social and with some fun and hoppy music in the background that made it just loud enough to still hear those at the table with you. We started with trying the hamachi crudo, and 'addicting' is the word that comes to mind immediately. The fish was super fresh, with great texture, mixed with grapes and avocado which made it refreshing, light, buttery, silky and absolutely decadent! We kept going back for more of it! Our second dish were the meatballs, which were beautifully presented, in a small portion that felt quite perfect, but not enough that the same time. To our surprise, the flavor was so fulfilling that you really only need the amount you're served to feel satisfied. They had a delicious warmth and spice level that dances on your tongue and makes you salivate, with a taste of what felt like cloves, chili, and some sort of peanut sauce that was delicious. They were served with some pickled slaw and actual pickles that served as a great way to ease the spice at the end perfectly. The third dish we ordered was the orecchiette. I must say, it was also quite crave-able, but the fact that I was following 2 incredible first dishes made it hard to consider it as perplexing. I will also point the fact that the past served was more of a rigatoni than an orecchiette, but of course this doesn't add or takeaway anything from how delicious the dish still was. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the lamb was very well seasoned and in perfect size to have in 1 bite with your pasta, all perfectly bathed in a freshly made garlicky pesto. We were also provided with some deep bowls to use as our serving vessels, which were an odd choice if I'm honest. Lastly, the dessert. We had a chocolate cake with passion fruit mouse and cayenne chocolate ice cream. The combination was unexpected and it definitely worked! The cake was a perfect size, maybe even a bit larger than expected. However, it wasn't too sweet where you found yourself saturated by the amount of sugar, and the cayenne ice cream and passion fruit allowed for the cake to not feel too dry, which I think would have happened otherwise. Overall, incredible restaurant to add to our list. I wish they allowed credit cards used, along with a full bar and your usual bread to start with but again, these would just be my wishes and not a deterring factor at all. I'm still looking forward to coming back to try their food and see what new things they have on their daily menu.

I dined at their old location just before they moved to their new location. We at inside at the bar, which is right up against the kitchen. It felt very special and intimate, as we could not only watch the chefs work their magic, but have engaging coversation with them as well. The staff was friendly and inviting. We ordered the pizza and some seafood dishes. It was great to watch them prepare our dishes. For being small, and full of customers, the service was fast and efficient. The food was excellent. Great quality, and tasted delicious. The pizza crust was think and crunchy, with a nice chew to it. Loved everything about our meal, and it felt like a special experience, even though it was just a regular dinner. Can't wait to check them out at their new location. Oh, and their dishes were very cool, too - made by a pottery artist.

Wow, just wow. We heard great things about this place but our experience last night was horrific. We got there at 6:30 with a mass of people crowding the door. We were greeted by a very curt woman with an accent who told us that since we didn't have a reservation we could sit but had to order and eat fast. So rude to be rushed through a dinner like a drive through window. We ordered the fritters ( all dough)seafood pasta( looked like a bowl of dogfood). The manager kept scurrying simply around the tables which was strange and distracting. The rude woman from before was eating openly behind the hostess stand. The tart was the only good thing about the night. Good luck, we will never go back.

Do not like Restaurants that say it's set up for sharing . Right away you lost me . A good chef can't get out four meals at the same time . The food was salty . One dish was raw and I don't eat under cooked sea food . The waitress put in the order wrong . Not my favorite food Malka in west palm much better . I'm not going back to this place .

Wow. A lot went wrong last night and I hope for them it's just because they just recently reopened. First of all, a group of 5 women waited at the bar for 45 minutes before being offered a drink (I know that sounds insane) but it was true. After finally being acknowledged by the bartender and securing a seat at the bar thankfully our table was ready because we almost left after the scene he created... Anyways, super loud restaurant the acoustics were terrible. You couldn't hear anything. Sound panels needed. On to food and drinks. The cheapest bottle of red wine was $62 dollars. I looked around and every single table who ordered a bottle had the exact same bottle clearly their wine list needs to be adjusted. Some stand out items. The crudo, ceviche, and steak tartare were really good and had great flavor I would highly recommend those appetizers . The two pizzas mushroom and straight shooter were meh. Honestly needed some seasoning if anything. The halibut was really good but could have used like 2 more minutes of cooking time. The blue crab spaghetti was absolutely terrible. Whoever is in charge of desserts saved the night. The food runners brought out 4 items to our table that didn't belong to us. And thank god valet is provided because the parking situation at their new location is horrible.

What a breath of fresh air to the Florida dining scene! Everything was fresh and delicious and the drinks were generous. Yes the inside is more "fun" as someone suggested but, the back was lovely and more appropriate to conversation. Will definitely return.

Love the place, probably the only Michelin Star place in the area! Palm Beach area needs more restaurants like Océano. It's not always about the Interior! We just like creative chefs, fresh ingredients & all around surprises for our tasting buds...

If you are looking for a unique and exquisite culinary experience in Lake Worth Beach: look no further! The food is incredible. Mostly locally sourced and perfectly presented. As with other restaurants with a real chef running the place, the food has been carefully prepared and the flavours are perfect as they are. No substitutions! This is not a cheap establishment, so make sure you have plenty of cash, as they do not accept credit cards. A very special place.

Everything about this place is just spot on from the farm to table, chef curated dishes, fresh and delicious food, and the ambiance! Plates are on the smaller side for sharing and would recommend trying several of them - especially since the menu constantly changes so you might miss your chance . The new location is wonderful and spacious. Pro tip the menu changes daily so would recommend stalking their website before going. Also if you sit at the bar, you can watch the chefs make your food. Highly recommend visiting!

I didn't see any James Beard award winning dishes tonight. Too much pepper in the Kai Kai salad. And that wasn't gnocchi instead of rigatoni. It was shells. Nice sauce though. Different vibe than the old place.

This was my first time trying out this place. There is a limited different menu daily made with fresh local ingredients. The tuna crudo was fresh and loved the watermelon, red onion combo but it had a seasoning that in my opinion could have been left out. The pizza was good, simple but tasty, no nonsense but fresh. The gingerbread cake was good but not a fan of apples in my dessert so I ate around it. I would come back again to try something other than the pizza . Waiter was energetic, knowledgeable and friendly. We sat outside and it was a little warm. Didn't see the inside but get the feeling a lot of locals come here for dinner but love the vibe!

Our favorite restaurant in this area. They have a loyal waitstaff, a tremendous manager and very creative, talented chefs. Every day they have a different menu and I have never been disappointed. There are some dishes I cannot wait for them to recreate!! I am so glad they are in our area. It is a great place to go for regular dinners and also for special occasions and out of town guests. As you can tell, I am in love!! It's not fancy, it's very comfortable. They are creating a new space right now, I can't wait to see/feel what it's like.

I have been dying to come here and finally made it for my birthday!! We came on a Wednesday around 5pm and it was pretty slow so we were able to get a table. I'm sure once it's season, this place will be packed the minute it opens!! We ordered a bottle of champagne for the table and I will say their list is impeccable. The champagne was delicious. To start, we got the speck, melon, and homemade ricotta dish. It was out of this world. I still think about it until today. There was sprinkled pistachios and some sort of honey. It was crafted so well. For mains, we got the burger and lobster with grits. The food just kept getting better and better. I loved how much detail went into the food. Everything is so carefully thought of. It's an inspiration. The feeling of this place is just like no other. I love how they have a changing menu every single day!! IT's genius. I was SO happy leaving. I always recommend this place to other people when they ask for one of my favorite restaurants. I love it.

The kitchen sets the tone and the tone is friggin weird... I rate this as a "2" because it simply is not worth it. The good, most of the flavors were on point and it appears as though "most" of the food is fresh. I ordered the ribs, mushroom pizza, and a baked apple desert. The ribs were very good, cooked perfectly and uniquely flavored. The desert was also good, I enjoyed the flavor and it was as expected sans surprises. The bad, most of the issues are experience related. Non-experience related issues are that some of the ingredients are not fresh. The pizza had higher quality toppings, but was nothing more than an industrial dough. I should have known better, the pictures of the crust give it away online, it looks like something from a low-end Italian restaurant that doesn't specialize in pizza. The pasta my wife ordered took nearly an hour to come out and it was clearly nothing more than dried pasta bought from a store. The sauce was fine, but nothing about it was worth 45mins. Then there's the "cash only" thing... Big pain in the butt, and if you didn't know before you sat down then you're going to have to use their ATM. I'm not sure what their ATM fee is because I knew this going in and spent my time going to an ATM and grabbing cash. I haven't seen it used cash for anything in over 10 years, there's zero reason for this, not a legit reason at least. Multiply the annoyance factor of the cash issue by 2 because you're warned to keep your "experience" to two hours... Parking is not the best, you have to waste time getting cash, and then you wait an hour -out of the two hrs you get to eat - for boiled pasta and meh pizza. I'll never go back and unless you walk around with $150 in cash at all times and take an Uber there with an immense amount of patience, neither should you.

A lot of work to order. Miss a full bar. Not inexpensive for what you actually consume.

Food was absolutely amazing. The service was very good. I loved the feel of a cozy little house that it has. I definitely would recommend going and plan on going back.

Outstanding quality of food. Only use the freshest seasonal products. each night a new menu is created. Truly a special experience. The owner/chef is a finalist for the James Beard award.

I thought I did a review already for this spot! Hands down one of my favorites! The absolute best! Special menu each night and the PIZZA !!!! Omg !! A must !

Best restaurant in south Florida by far. Can't wait til they reopen! You can't go wrong, always unique exquisite menu executed perfectly with top notch service.

Wonderful night with friends. Lamb with romescue was perfect medium rare. Delicious crab cakes in February were surprising (I'm from Maryland). But the brussel sprout salad with dried cherries may have stolen the show. Great service and welcoming atmosphere with view of the kitchen.

Food and Service! A wonderful little place and worth the wait for a table. Hi agreed. I try to get there early.

Why I'll go back: Creative preparations of rotating dishes in a typically chill Southern Florida vibe. You HAVE to order: A cake! Yes, a cake. Cindy Bearman is a master in this department. Her creations are both gorgeous and scrumptous and worth the money. Tony's Tip: CASH ONLY, so make sure you bring enough. These days I don't walk around with much, and I'm usually scrambling to hit the ATM on the way over. In a pinch, they'll take a credit card, but don't be "that guy." There's so much to love about Oceano. I love that the menu changes every day, so if you aren't vibing on today's options, check it out tomorrow. I love that it is still sorta a local secret because even though they don't take reservations, you can pretty much guarantee you'll be seated, even if you have to wait a little bit. I love the simple patio that makes it feel like you walked across the street to your neighbor's house for a block party dinner. And I LOVE the food. There are a few excellent mainstays, like the straight shooter pizza and the salted carmel choc chip cookie, plus some other dishes that continually make their way back onto the menu (lately it's a seafood curry and a rotation of panna cottas). Personally, I stalk any chilled soup, and the salads are always farm fresh. The pastas are all outstanding. Overall, on any given night there is plenty on the menu for carnivores and vegetarians. The beer and wine selection is decent as well. And the vibe is a nice foil to the "sceney" atmosphere of most of the restaurants in the center of Palm Beach (which I also definitely get my fill of). So next time you plan on being in the neighborhood, start stalking your ideal Oceano menu!

The pop up service we ordered the seafood curry and the peach desserts! The seafood curry was out of this world! The peach pecan pie, peach blueberry pie and peach almond bars are some of the best desserts I have ever had!! Hopefully you have another pop up soon!!

Dear Oceano, I am a long time customer. I love your new location and the space that it provides you will help you become that much bigger of a deal. I love the daily menu, it keeps everyone guessing and is a testament to the caliber of those who work in your kitchen. What I do not care for is that the last few times I have ordered fish, it has been fried. If I want fried fish I can go to a fast food place. Also please please if something has horseradish in it, please note that on the menu. Horseradish is divisive. Not everyone likes it and some people absolutely hate it. Especially when you serve fried (!!) tripletail on horseradish disguised as tarter sauce. Such a waste. The wine list continues to be fantastic. Good luck.

This restaurant's hours are so restrictive and its pizza so peculiar in their quirkiness that I've tried to get in here repeatedly but without success, including when a friend came to town specifically to eat here.

Absolutely fantastic food. No reservations but when you go there is a lovely area where you can sit and wait. The restaurant seating is outside under a covered porch. It is casual but of course you can dress up since it is such a special place. Also it is cash only. It is pricey since they use amazing ingredients and everything is cooked perfectly. There is always a pizza and more moderately priced item on the menu too. To be clear it is not overpriced it is just high quality. The menu changes daily and is limited and you can find it on their website. This is not the kind of place you go to rush through dinner. It is a wonderful treat to go to Oceano.

Best restaurant in lake worth by a landslide. My husband and I go often and have never had something we don't like. The menu changes every day. Such a great place

5 star for concept 5 star for delicious ingredients and dishes 5 star for wonderful service Menu changes everyday based on what fresh produce, seafood and meats are delivered from their local farm (support your local farms!!) With the menu changing daily, you could eat here everyday (sorry I've been showing up too often LOL) Everything is cooked on wood-fire and is prepared the same day. Fresh flavorful ingredients every time. Love a one paged menu but it has everything you'll need for a yummy experience. Need I say more? Get the entire menu, including a dessert. You won't regret it. Remember: cash only!

Not too happy, two days in a row. Great place great food but come on, I walked in Thursday night at 8:40 (closes at 9) to get a quick desert- said they were closed. Walked in tonight at 9:30 (Friday closes at 10) and said they did last serving at 9:30. Ok then update your hours on google. Great place but not a great experience not sure if it's mgmt or people that want to go home early but transparency is helpful.

Excellent food that is creative and unique. Chef is talented. Menu is pricey. Service was great.

Truly incredible. I haven't had a meal this good in months, and I can't wait to return! Oceano curates and changes their menu daily, and there are only two dishes that remain constant: the Margherita pizza and a dessert. Of course, we had to start with the Margherita pizza. The crust was awesome, but the most amazing part of the pizza was the sauce. It was honestly some of the best sauce I've ever had, and I can see why the pizza remains on the menu. It's a must have! The Orecchiette was homemade and the Bolognese had great texture. Finally, the fresh caught Grouper was cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce was the perfect pairing. Oceano also has a nice wine list with some unique options. Our server, Jason, had impeccable timing and gave just enough input to enhance our experience. Overall, the whole experience was awesome and I can't wait to return to try a new menu next time!

Extraordinary meal! One of the most enjoyable experiences in a restaurant-sat at the chef's counter.

Mediocrity and Missteps. After much anticipation, I finally went in to Oceano this past weekend. I love patronizing local restaurants, and I was truly excited to stop by here. It felt long overdue. Unfortunately, both the overall experience and service were less than stellar. I might be willing to revisit at some point in the future to allow them an opportunity to right my impression, but at present I'm not eager to return. Where to start? Oceano has a relatively positive reputation in the local community with foodies, so it seemed a natural place to add to my standard rotation. Located on East Ocean Ave in Lantana, slightly east of Federal, the vibe is decidedly "beachy" - and the parking situation is what you would expect for anything near the water in South Florida. Be prepared and arrive early so you've got time to scout out a spot in advance of your dining experience. We arrived slightly before 7pm, had no issues parking (delightedly), and we were seated within 15 minutes or so. It's worth noting that the menu and website present an air of pretentiousness that set the tone for the evening - and unfortunately led to some dissatisfaction from my party. First, this is a cash only establishment, which feels very "off" in a major metro area in 2022. We did our due diligence and came prepared, and while Oceano does have an ATM inside for those who did not know in advance, we still felt this detracted from the experience. Secondly, the menu expressly notes that patrons are limited to a 2 hour timespan. I understand the desire to keep tables rotating, and I think this would be a fine request *IF* service was well executed. But that's a big IF, and unfortunately, service was well below par for an establishment that demands so much from its patrons. The menu is short and sweet - exactly what you would expect from a restaurant that lives by the farm-to-table freshness mantra. A quick review and I had my order decided. The waiter arrived shortly after we were seated to deliver water and ask us for our drink orders. Typically, I'd have ordered a cocktail with dinner, but there was only a wine list provided. I chose a glass, and we proceeded to order our appetizer and entrées. We started with a Mushroom pizza, and ordered the smoked pork ribs and orechiettte with lamb bolognese as our mains. The biggest misstep of the night was the service, which began slowly and progressively got worse. After a bit of a wait, our appetizer was delivered. The pizza was very lackluster. The dough was flat and not as springy or airy as you would expect from something made fresh in house. I order a very similar pizza at another local spot in Delray, and sadly this one did not hold a candle to theirs. The ingredients were fresh, just not as well executed or as well seasoned as the pizzas at Rose's Daughter. On to the mains. My companion received his pork ribs relatively swiftly after the appetizer, however my main was nowhere in sight. I urged him to eat while his meal was hot, instead of waiting for mine to arrive. He dug in and was pleased with the flavor combinations. Their salsa verde was tasty, and capers were a nice unexpected flair. We flagged our server to ask about my entree, as it had still not yet arrived, 30+ minutes into service. Our inquiry was met with a response that the food is served "sharing style". This is not listed anywhere on the menu, web site or elsewhere and felt like a poorly crafted retort to a disorganized kitchen or poor service. Continuing to wait, my companion actually *finished* his entree well before mine was ever even served. 45+ minutes into service my pasta was delivered (at the same time as the table adjacent to us, who were seated 25 minutes after we arrived). Admittedly, the pasta was delicious and well seasoned - but it was not mind blowing - and certainly did not make up for the service missteps, which were acknowledged and sidestepped by staff. In a final hope for redemption, we ordered dessert. My companion ordered the roasted apple and I ordered the chocolate cake with poached pear and hazelnut ice cream. The roasted apple was the clear winner of the two. What I thought would be a dessert plated elegantly, was presented in a trifle cup. The chocolate cake was juvenile and uncomplex, and the hazelnut flavor was lost in the sea of chocolate. The poached pear seemed misplaced. All in all, there were many missteps and a lot of mediocrity in a restaurant that is generally held to fairly high repute in the local community. Not sure if this was an off night, but I'm not rushing back - and I wouldn't suggest that you do, either.

I've dined here before and though I didn't like the restaurant I decided not to write a review but after this last experience I think a review is warranted. There is nothing redeeming I can think of about Oceano Kitchen - nothing. The restaurant is uncomfortable and seating is very tight, the menu is limited, credit cards are not accepted and our waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there - and I don't blame her. We started with a pizza and I won't take the route of comparing it to NYC (Bronx native here) but this bland pizza was bad even by suburban or South Florida standards and it's rare to have crust/dough taste as disagreeable as this. I also tried their Fish of the Day and it was disappointing and I couldn't eat it. I never give anything back and don't complain and I understand restaurants have off days or make mistakes but when the waitress asked why I didn't eat the fish I told her it was dry and flavorless (and didn't seem fresh). She said nothing and did nothing and I paid. Oh well. Being hungry (and perhaps foolish) I tried the dessert and went with the chocolate cake. It looked very nice but tasted like something from a box or included some unnatural chemical additive and like the fish and pizza I didn't eat the dessert either. The South Florida dining scene has changed and improved since my last visit to this restaurant and we are seeing a diverse new breed of chefs and restauranteurs who respect food and quality - something that seemed to be lacking here.

We love the variety of dishes at Oceano...the ambiance is cozy & inviting, and the staff is the best! I've never had a bad bite at Oceano. Tip: limited seating & no reservations so arrive early to put your name in.

I made a reservation on their website for 8:30 which was officially confirmed. We drove 15 miles and when we got there they told us they didn't have the resa and that they were closed anyway. I showed them the confirmed reservation but that didn't change anything. I think they had a slow night decided to close earlier and didn't want to bother with us. Really a pity, I really liked the food but they won't see me again.