The Oceanaire Seafood Room

My family and I loved the dining experience at the Galleria location, our server James was superb and made sure even our kids had a luxurious dining service. The food was very fresh and too notch. The lobster was delicious and I would highly recommend trying that. The restaurant itself wasn’t busy on Friday night and we had a very relaxing evening!

Oceanaire has really good fresh seafood. I love the seafood towers and lobster. The service is great. The decor is dated, but in mint condition. There are tons of windows and the booths are nice. Also, valet is available.

Wonderful time with coworkers and colleagues for a dinner presentation. Food was delicious from the appetizer- calamari, Caesar Salad, dinner was white fish 🐠- mashed potatoes, asparagus- amazing! So rich and savory! Cosmopolitan 🍸

Devaughn was such a pleasure ! He made sure all of our needs were met and we were accommodated to the highest extent. We came here to celebrate a birthday dinner and he made it his goal to create a special experience for us. He is the main reason why we will be returning in the near future ! This man is awesome and his energy is contagious !

First date was amazing on a Thursday night. It was not crowed. Private intimate setting to get to know my date. Food was excellent . We order Crabs cakes and two entrees, bottle of wine, and a Jameson on a block of ice. The Bill came to $271 plus a $50 tip. And our server was Top notch! We will be back for our 1 year Anniversary!

I’ll try and make this short, plain and simple. The reason for this review is because our waiter that night decided to give himself an extra tip on my debit card. Since it was a party of 2, no gratuity is automatically added. I am very familiar and generous with tipping no matter how the services are. My blessings come from above so I’m definitely willing to share. Anyway, I tipped a particular amount on the receipt and signed it. I also left cash on the table. I looked at my bank statement days later and seen an extra amount taken from the establishment. I called the restaurant and spoke to a manager. He seemed to be in disbelief about what happened. The manager also stated he sees my receipt but there was no signature which is a red flag on their end. Supposedly they do not process receipts without a signature to prevent fraud. All in all I filed a claim through my bank for the whole tip amount because he technically stole from me. The manager was apologetic and offered a free appetizer upon my next visit. Even though it may have been sincere, it felt like a slap in the face after one of your employees tried to steal from me and you offer a free little $20 entree. Oceanaire definitely left a sour taste in my mouth.

Amazing seafood. There is room for improvement on service. This is my second time here. The chicken fried lobster is amazing. I tried the scallops a la plancha, seared on the outside, nice and juicy on the inside. The baked Alaska was great, the video doesn't show the flames much, but it was a good experience. The service as pretty slow, to take our order, bring our drinks and food. The floor manager and I guess restaurant manager came by to check if all was ok, I mentioned the wait on the drinks, they apologized, I asked for a menu and it took a very long time again. Had to ask a different person. There were a lot of people but not fully booked so maybe there is room for improvement. The oysters chef's selection was delicious.

My friend and I just had happy hour. Great menu selection. Great drinks and ambiance. We were immediately welcomed by management, the bartender and servers. So kind and welcoming such great service! Cannot wait to be back with family and friends to explore more!

Lunchtime Peace and Dining .... Well almost! First off the meal was delicioso!!! I was pleasured with a shrimp fried rice, however minus the shrimp. (Vegan) Filled with peppers, onions, cabbage, flavor and more. The taste was enticing down to the smallest and last grain of rice to the point of then no more. My server was Logan and his greeting, smile and work was fantastic. I love it when I don't have to ask to refill my glass or top my glass off. Top Tier Service. The only distractor from the meal was a group performing photo shoots throughout the restaurant. Definitely not what you would expect in a fine dining establishment. Aside from this the meal and service maintains 4 stars. Although, I will be back. So, until the next one. Bye-Bye!

In one word, it was a disappointing experience. The waiter, as much as he tried, must have been new as he didn't know how to pour the wine. He ended up spilling some on the white table cloth. Husband's king crab was way much too salty and had to return it. He really does not like to fuss normally, but since the waiter asked if it was perfect so .... He ended up ordering lobster instead. The manager came to apologize and said he tasted it himself and said " yea, it was borderline salty". ??? I am not sure why he thought it was necessary to say that. Anyway, lobster was fine. Ordered coffees with the cheesecake. The cheesecake was quite delicious but the coffee was lukewarm warm to cold. Drank some and asked for more and got the same lukewarm warm coffee. I remember a famous chef once said that one of the secrets of a successful restaurant is that the hot food should be served hot and the cold food, cold After $350.00, as we were leaving, there were someone at the front desk but didn't bother saying good night or thank you. Instead we were treated to watch a fight between a valet and a customer(?). They were one inch from each other's face screaming and threatening while we had to stand there, watch and wait. All valet service was put on hold due to the fight. I thought this was a first class restaurant but my experience was anything but.

Dinning here for my family dinner was phenomenal!!! The service here is top tier. They are very accomendating. They took their time with us. The food was exceptional! HH is a good one. Dinning here is worth it!

I was invited to the uncorked experience here at oceanaire the food was pretty good a lot of seafood I didn't think I would like but turned out great the wine was great and had many different selections really nice esthetics pretty good service event went above and beyond and found an iPhone charger for my phone overall was a great experience the food was not the best maybe because it wasn't the actual menu but great dress for $160 a person

I visited for Houston restaurant week and I hadn't been in quite a long time. It is located in the Galleria area nd It will entail that you valet park. There were several choices to choose from and my wife got the seafood gumbo a salmon dish and the Tres Leches for dessert. I got the seafood gumbo also, shrimp fried rice and key lime pie for dessert. All were prepared very much to our liking and our service was excellent. She also had wine and I had a vodka drink. It was a great time to try their menu at a discounted prices. It is an excellent choice for seafood dishes. The price was very reasonable unlike normal visits which are more on the high end. Definitely a great place to visit.

Best food and excellent service. The space is very elegant and at night is even more beautiful. Chef makes food to perfection so tell them your taste and they will make great effort to meet your standards.

3 stars experience during Houston Restaurant Weeks. Boy, were we all excited to dine in at this restaurant. It is a Houston classic! From the submarine looking terrain, to the large windows at the corner facing one of the busiest streets in Houston. It's the Galleria after all, and its one of the most popular spots to visit. This restaurant has been around for over 20 years, and for some of us, it was our very first time. I do believe they could have had better choices in regards to their food menu with HRW. This is all in regards to food allergies, mind you. So thats something we take seriously. But we came on a mission! To dine in on HRW style menu which benefits the local Houston Food banks. Their regular menu looks great and appealing. We may revisit and try items from their everyday menu. We did try their sushi and we loved it. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. It retained its shape well and came with a burst of flavor. My second favorite was the smoked salmon. It was chunky, held its shape and it had a great umami yet mellow flavor as well. Paired well with the bold marinated onions, capers, relish and crispy crackers. I did like the shrimp fried rice, it was flavorful and well seasoned - however it was quite luke-warm by the time it reached our table. Reason being? They forgot to deliver our order to the table. We waited for ages after being served appetizers. So much time passed by that I had to flag down a waiter from far away, just to get his notice and ask him what happened to our food? He quickly went in, back of the house and grabbed our meals. So basically our meals were sitting BOH, chillin and getting cold. No apologies or "I'm sorry for the delay in your food". Instead he mentioned, "Oh, we're packed and having a busy day here". Definitely didn't seem like it, with most of the room being empty. Just one day before, my entire office dined in here for HRW. What must have happened then? Not enough employees to accommodate diners needs. Lack of customer service was the down fall of our experience dining here at the Oceanaire. Dessert was good. It was ordered from their regular menu as its not provided with HRW. We opted for the key lime pie and it was definitely one of the better ones we've all had. Super tart, sweet and refreshing. Perfect on the palate after consuming mellow oceanic foods. Again, we all enjoyed our food. Totally look forward to revisiting and trying items from their regular menu. This is a nice spot to bring out of town guests. They have many non-seafood items as well for those that aren't much into seafood. We're just hoping for warmer and keen attentive service next time around for such a posh and elaborate spot such as this. Until next time!

The chicken fried lobster is my favorite out of all seafood in Houston. Would highly recommend it. The service is meh Examples: called in order for pickup, told expected time frame, arrived late and the food was still not ready. Admiral hour - went and there was barely anyone there, still had to wait a while for food Service is hit or miss but the vibes are great and perfect for date night. Would not recommend any of the sushi options they have, just go to Nobu next door if you want sushi.

It's been about 15 years ago since I last dined here for a business convention that I was attending. Last week, I was able to return to celebrate Houston Restaurant Weeks at lunchtime. After walking in, I realized how attractive the interior of this upscale restaurant is. It's decorated in an appropriate nautical theme with large windows facing Westheimer and an elegant looking bar area to boot. I regret not taking any pictures of the interior. It was 3 of us that day seated in the large main dining room and I ordered from the HRW lunch menu seafood gumbo for the first course followed by shrimp & grits for the second course all for $25. Yes it was only 2 courses but they were both ample in size and truly delicious. The gumbo arrived shortly after ordering in a cup. It was full of content that consisted of crab meat, shrimp and andouille sausage with a little bit of rice. The roux was perfect and with plenty of seafood it made me happy. A fine cup of gumbo, south Louisiana style. The only real hiccup to the meal was the approximate 40 minute gap before the second course arrived AND after we all complained to the waiter about the delay. When he finally brought the food he said that the kitchen had become backed up with orders hence the delay. The only problem was that only about 20% of the restaurant was occupied at the time. Anyway, my bowl of shrimp and grits arrived and initially I thought it looked a little small but then realized there was more food in the bowl than I thought. The large shrimp sitting on a bed of white cheddar grits drizzled with Cajun butter sauce was as good tasting as I have ever had. I enjoyed each bite with its rich taste and the entree was surprisingly filling. I didn't want any dessert but I would have eaten more of that entree. It was memorable. Our table service was good other than being forgotten about between the two courses. Also, I was disappointed to see my bill charged $4.50 for ice tea. Yes this is an upscale restaurant with regularly expensive prices so the HRW lunch menu was a real deal but charging that much for tea is excessive. It is for that reason and the delay in food delivery that I only give 4 stars. The food was worth 5 stars.

Our graduation lunch at the Oceanaire was perfect! The food was so delicious and the service was excellent. It is always a special treat.

The food was amazing and the service was top notch with a feel like none other in the city. The look and the feel was absolutely cozy. The waiter was very knowledgeable in the menu and the wines.

Our Server is one of the best. One of our entrees was just bland. The Seared tuna. He explained to us appetizingly and he noticed that something was not right. The dish that was supposedly tuna sashimi style with wasabi, pickled ginger deserved better. Im glad I did not take the chopsticks. Too thick to be sashimi. Shrimps not included. He asked us politely if it was ok. Uhhhmmmm. I just asked him to give me the sides. The Waiter understood the assignment than the Chef. Our favorite was the broccolini, lobster mac and cheese, and their flourless dark chocolate cake.

Biggest disappointment of our entire trip from OKC. We heard some good things about this restaurant, so we made reservations to celebrate a birthday. Our server lady was terrible, super slow, kept up selling EVERYTHING we ordered. She told us we were receiving a complimentary dessert to celebrate the birthday that we ended up paying $8 for. She reached across us all night. The atmosphere feels fancy. Big, unique light fixtures, neutral colors, ambient lighting. The food was mostly terrible. I spent $98 on $4 bread, a Caesar salad & 5 scallops. The bread & salad were ok, the scallops were terrible, dry, rubbery & not flavored at all. There was nothing jumbo about them at all. Not one of us plans to return. Sad we wasted our time & money.

Houston Restaurant Weeks is always a great glimmer of hope in the balmy August hotbox we call Houston weather. My friends and I always visit some steakhouse or fine dining establishment to get a taste of the Houston restaurant scene we don't always take the time to enjoy. I set a reservation through Opentable and I arrived on time, though my friends did not. I was greeted by a super friendly reception desk person, who commiserated with me about my friends' tardiness. I was (surprisingly) seated right away though the party was not 100% present. When they arrived, they were ushered to the table, without issue. We were seated at a table along a main walking thoroughfare, near the kitchen. One of my super "particular" friends questioned the table location but, I convinced him to stay put and we made the best of it. By us not moving tables, we were subjected to the loud cackling of a neighboring table. By the number of the multicolored cocktails in martini glasses passing by, I think there was a bachelorette party pre-dinner going on in the corner. I ordered the filet mignon (with $12 upgrade), Caesar salad, the hashbrown and asparagus (a la carte pricing on both) and the choco-raspberry tort. One friend got the shrimp starter (though they were too stingy for me to taste) and the other chose the gumbo starter, then both ordered the shrimp-fried rice as their mains. They liked it; I did not ask, nor did they offer for me to taste, so I'm going based on their "mmmmms" and "that's good". Summation: Caesar: Great dressing on a standard salad. Good portion and fresh Filet Mignon: cooked to my preferred temp, though not seasoned well (salt people!) - not worth the $12 upgrade hashbrown: excellent; crispy and tender, at the same time asparagus: cooked well, but flavorless (salt or butter would have been great) tort: good ending to an OK meal - flourless and reminded me of a fudge brownie The shining light of the experience was our server - Estefany. She was polite, accommodating and very patient with all of the questions we posed about the menu. The front desk staff also snapped photos of us, as we exited without a tooth suck or eye roll. Pros: decent value, based on usual steakhouse prices, friendly staff from the beginning to the end of the experience Cons: cackling table that managers didn't try to quiet down, (un)salted steak/veggies

Service was great. This is the perfect place to rest while shopping. Calm ambience, music isn't too loud and it can be quick. Crab cake with the best thing I got. Seems as if it's only crab, no bread binder which is top tier. Only $26. Would recommend

I went here for a pre-birthday dinner, being that I love seafood it wasn't a hard decision. Though I made it based off of dessert at the moment. 2 things you MUST TRY and I believe their most unique items on the menu! The crab cakes! These are baked and unlike most crab cakes with more mix than crab meat and fried into patty shapes. It is literally an ice cream scoop of ALL lump of crab with the mix lightly baked... Oh soooo good. So meaty and healthy might I add. Definitely getting your monies worth. After this you know everywhere else is skimping you! While looking over the menu, looking for the item I already selected before I came (which wasn't on there by the way. They switched it up for a Father's Day special. It was a trio dish where you get a crab cake and 2 other items, I don't even see it in the menu anymore!) But any came across the Chicken Fried Lobster "I ain't ever had that before.. tryna see what that be like.." *in mike Epps voice* And all this time I never question why we dishes are called chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak.. Slow moment but I get it.. it's fried like chicken.. simple enough. This dish came with truffles honey, cheesy grits, and a hot house sriracha sauce drizzled on top.. This dish was the PERFECT and I do mean PERFECT Balance of sweet, savory and spicy... I think I truly love the chef for coming up with this. So much flavor in every bite! Plenty of lobster. It comes with like 3 lobster tails!!!!! This dish just might be the love of my life. Total package, checked all boxes of satisfied and pleasure. With that and the crab cake I couldn't finish everything. I saw that and forgot all about the lobster Mac and cheese I was going to order on the side. I was trying to save room for dessert. You know it is my birthday! However I think I read over the dessert menu too quickly. Thought it was bread pudding I was ordering, but it did indeed say Toffee pudding. Wayyy too much toffee for me. Not breaded at all, topped with ice cream and some toasted wafer. I ate a lil bit. But I'm sure if I would've pay attention, I would've ordered something else instead. It reminded me more of a heavily fudge brownie but instead of fudge toffee. I must have really been ready to eat cause I couldn't even find my pictures from this night. Just a video. Took some screenshots tho..

For a seafood restaurant, we were surprised how few fish options there were, but all in all we were delighted at our experience for our anniversary dinner. It was a special touch that everyone was aware it was our anniversary and it was even printed on our menu. The service was attentive and professional and the food was fabulous. We weren't crazy about the cocktail we ordered, but the wine, chef oysters, main courses (esp the scallops), and the DESSERT were all wonderful and exactly what we had hoped for.

Oceanaire Seafood Room in Houston, Texas, is a culinary masterpiece! From the moment we stepped in, we knew we were in for a treat. The atmosphere was vibrant and sophisticated, perfect for a night out. But what truly stole the show was the exceptional service and outstanding cuisine! Every dish was a seafood lover's dream come true, with fresh, expertly prepared ingredients that exploded with flavor. The staff's knowledge and enthusiasm only added to the experience. With top-notch cocktails, impeccable service, and a lively yet refined ambiance, Oceanaire Seafood Room is a must-visit destination in Houston. We can't wait to return and indulge in their seafood splendor once again!

This was my first time at Oceanaire Seafood Room, and I won! I sat at the bar, and John was my mixologist who did amazing with my Maple, Old Fashioned, and Kettle Cosmo. The food that I ordered was the grilled oysters and the fried calamari, and although it took a while for the food to come out, the oysters took about 30 minutes for three oysters and the calamari took an additional 20 minutes to come out. However, the food came out hot, flavorful and seasoned. However, I don't want to wait that long every time, but I will say that it was worth it, and I will be back.

This was our first trip to The Oceanaire Seafood Room. We were celebrating an anniversary. We had 6:45 reservations. The restaurant was very quiet. We were able to talk and hear each other! We had the most amazing waiter, Andre. He provided fabulous service and made our anniversary dinner so special. The menu was varied and had a variety of choices (I'm gluten-sensitive). The food was great! I noticed that one review said you have to valet park. We parked in the garage and walked. If you know where it is, it's just a short walk from the parking garage. All-in-all it was a very special evening and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

We were just there celebrating a birthday. 3 of had the shellfish mixed grill. The shrimp & crab cake were to die for!! The whipped potatoes were so savory & buttery delish!! The filet was well-seasoned, but was supposed to be medium but didn't have any pink. We shared the cheesecake & it was a large portion & was creamy & glazed w a yummy raspberry sauce. We had the truffle fries &. Laughing bird shrimp for appetizers & they didn't disappoint! Our server was Logan & he did a fabulous job of taking care of us.

Everything! This is the 4th or 5th Mother's Day we have spent with you What a lovely job you do!! In appreciation, dd king (brad king's mom)

Amazing experience for my husband 36th bday. Our group enjoyed the ambiance and service was top tier. Food and drinks were fresh and prepared to perfection. Would definitely recommend again. Thank you for making his birthday dinner a success.

Average experience for a place set for occasions. Not memorable. Spent too much for what it is. You know that place you pass by every time because it looks so nice and curious from the outside? That blue, that dreamy wave colors ambiance making you think of the beach. Give it a shot. Made it happened! Reservations made for a Saturday night in August (spoilers: probably no need to book ahead). I appreciate the quick call the day of to confirm the reservation. I reminded the gentlemen of that it was for a birthday occasion. Exciting! Arriving at the host, we were seated guided and seated upstairs. Although, no acknowledgement for the special occasion from the hostess. :( At the table, we were handed the classic menu, printed with "Happy birthday!" so we had a slight hope. I thought it was HRW? Where is the menu? Not given at first. Odd... For a place that participates in giving back? But then, still no acknowledgement from our server for the birthday occasion. I was getting worried because I had planned for this day and meal to be a little more special. We went to order. Two glasses of Chadonnay please, two different ones. (our server confused which one was which.. Long day ? ) From the HRW menu : - Tuna Tartar bites, served on rice paper chips. A little different type of serving, made me think of a Japanese fusion so let's try. Very heavy on the tuna, little flavor from the expected strawberry-jalapeño compote and avocado aïoli, but crispy (too?) cold rice paper (no I'm not asking for warmor hot rice paper but that chip was fridge cold.). Pass but nothing memorable. - Charmoula crusted flounder. That was tasty! Our server helped is splitting into two plates from the serving, which was thoughtful. Served warm. I would add a tad higher temperature. - Sorbet and fruits. As described. From the usual menu: - 1/2 dozen oysters : the two PEI and one from Massachusetts. Our server could not identify which ones were which. Must have been a super long day ? - King crab leg : 0.5 lbs and good enough. Already opened for our convenience. - Lobster Mac and cheese : the tastiest of all!! And warm. The only one I'd recommend. - Sautéed broccolini : because there's never enough green and need to balance our meal. BTW, no complimentary bread. Besides a prompt service for drinks and dishes, a table upstairs, Mac and cheese and greens, missed out on aiding to end a special day memorable. Don't ask for clarification when orders are similar but different types because he wouldn't know (white wine and oysters, all the same!) Our server must have had a long day. Forgetting the menu and had bad breath when addressing to us. Poor guy. Must be wearing a proper attire from the check in. Where's the upscale feel afterwards? Or expected '$$$' per Google? Judging on the outside but does not meet the expectations. No need to book ahead for a small party. It was probably 40% full on that Saturday night. Not recommended and wouldn't not come back. Only for the lobster Mac and cheese, maybe.

My wife and I visited the Galleria location in Houston this past Saturday, February 24th for her birthday. The food was good but the service was lacking this night. We never received our drinks, so I just went to the bar and ordered them. We still got charged for the drinks that never arrived! I really respect the brand that Tilman Fertitta built so I will be back. Just think the waiter had a bad night.

I just had professional organization dinner. The event was upstairs. It was spacious, our waiter was attentive with it being a large party. This restaurant has a dress code, it's upscale but not stuffy. Food- it was a fixed menu but still yummy. I had the clam chowder as app, the sea bass with caramelized onions. Side of whipped mashed potatoes. Dessert was cheesecake my fav. I'm full. I have visited this location several times. This was a good experience from a service perspective and the food was yum. Did not get to capture all of the meal except dessert.

My partner and I have both lived in Houston for many years and have never visited this restaurant. We decided to try it for a date night, and we are so glad that we did! The service was impeccable from the hostess to our server, Davis. For our drinks, we had the millionaire margarita. 9/10! For our appetizer, shrimp Diablo. 10/10! For our entree, 22 ounce ribeye medium well. 7/10. Good quality meat and cooked nicely, lacks seasoning. For our sides, we had the truffle fries and creamy spinach. 8/10 overall. We would recommend this restaurant, and will be back.

Wonderful atmosphere, great service, pretty decent wine list and really good happy hour menu. Had the fish and chips...small portion, but just right. Was there 8/2/23 and sat at the bar. Lots of laughs and interesting conversations with both bartenders. As someone who travels every week and eats at hundreds of restaurants a year, finding personalities behind the bar is rare. Highly recommended

Our latest date night choice. We dined here and I especially came for the oysters. They were delicious and my cosmos we're excellent as well. My husband ordered his steak which was cooked to perfection. For dessert we ordered a chocolate cake, which was very fudgy and not my particular favorite.

Beautiful ambiance and great customer service. A little disappointed we were not able to bring balloons in to celebrate my friend's birthday. Food was tasty.

Let me just start off by saying the STAFF IS EVERYTHING!! My waiter Davies was so kind and attentive. I dined alone and he suggested a delicious much needed cocktail, the Sidecar with mango. The salad was very tasty. The olive oil and balsamic dressing was delicious. I wanted a small lobster tail for my entree, so Davies recommended the seafood sampler. The crab cake was superb, the lobster was divine. But the shrimp let me down. They were a bit overcooked for my liking, yet good flavor And for dessert, I chose the Creme Brulee and Oceanaire coffee. The brulee was not warm, but I was ok becasue the taste was perfect. The coffee was DELICIOUS! Lastly, Yvonne (GM) came to recommend coffee shops and wine bars to visit during my stay here in Houston. I literally cant remember the last time I had so much great attention. I will DEFINITELY recommend visiting this restaurant located in the Galeria.

Awesome service and great ambiance! Absolutely loved our host Zack. Very friendly yet professional. Food is yummy and great portion sizes. Will be back for sure!

Overpriced and mediocre at best. My mom ended up getting sick after lunch here. I ordered the lunch special fish tacos, and she got the whole sole filet. Lack of seasoning for both meals, and just very bland overall. Over $200 for lunch and we walked away unsatisfied. Would not recommend, and will not be back. One star because the servers were very attentive and the building is beautiful.

SUMMARY: food is good, a bit too pricey for the quality, but the ambience is what you pay for as well. This would be a great celebratory spot to eat my once every couple years, but not feasible to eat often. GET THE BREAD PUDDING. FOOD: the quality is there. It's heavy and can definitely hold its own. I would recommend splitting an entree and getting an appetizer and ABSOLUTELY getting the bread pudding. PRICE: now, here's the kicker. The atmosphere is indeed elegant and reminiscent of a ballroom, but no amount of chandelier or dim lighting can make the prices not incredibly high. It's galleria-area so parking is also valet and also a bit pricey. RUSH HOUR: Time accordingly to get in and out of traffic times. I found 4:30-7:30 is when it's log-jammed. It's worth to try once at least! Cheers

My girlfriend and I recently went on a date night to The Oceanaire because we were impressed by its impressive exterior. Unfortunately, though, our experience was underwhelming. We got off to a slow start right after we sat down because no one asked for drinks right away. The evening continued in this manner, with slow service for appetizers, entrées, and dessert. Another letdown was the restaurant's awful interior design choices. The various segments were inconsistent with one another, giving the impression that they were thrown together haphazardly. Regarding the food, we selected the fried calamari appetizer, which, despite being fresh and served with sauces, was flavorless. My girlfriend chose the chicken fried lobster entree, which came with grits and a tasty honey sauce. I, on the other hand, ordered the salmon from the simply prepared menu, but was disappointed by its fishy taste and lack of flavor, even with the Beurre Blanc sauce. Although we were originally drawn to The Oceanaire's appearance, our overall eating experience was only bad due to the poor service, awful decor, and average food for a price point so high. Food : 2/10 Interior : 2/10 Staff : 1/10

Access is difficult and expensive ($12 for valet but terribly difficult parking). All food seemed overpriced, there a several things they were out of, and there was no choices for one of our picky eaters. We went to celebrate Mothers Day and were disappointed. I knew it was expensive from my prior research but the attraction didn't justify the price.

Came here on a Friday night after making a reservation. We were seated right away and guided to our table. The place is truly so beautiful inside and very nicely decorated. The waiter took a while to greet us, but it was pretty busy so we understood. To start off we tried one of each oyster and omg they were soooo good and tasted very fresh. We also got drinks and I hate to say this but they were bad :( probably one of the worst margaritas I've ever tasted and I drink anything so that is saying a lot. For my entree I got the shellfish plate and everything was pretty good, especially the lobster! My friends all enjoyed their entrees as well and we all agreed that the place was good, but not amazing. Service and ambience might be 5 stars but the food unfortunately is not up to par. I doubt I will ever come back :(

5 stars for the service of my waiter but the food was quite disappointing. I came with my friend for restaurant weeks. We waited about 15 min to be seated even though we made a reservation. Our waiter quickly greeted us and got us settled in. For appetizers we had the bacon wrapped shrimp and ordered a crab cake off the regular menu. The shrimp were delicious, the crab cake however needed a little more flavor punch and a little less breading. Second course we both had the swordfish with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I hate to waste food and we toughed through the fish but it was the blandest thing I have ever eaten. I feel like there wasn't even a speck of salt on it. Our waiter brought us more of the lemon butter sauce to put on top in hopes that it would taste better but it barely helped. I also was given two scrawny asparagus that looked like it got tossed on the plate. I rearranged them to look nice for my picture. The mashed potatoes were smooth and good. The waiter was kind to bring me some broccolini to make up for the asparagus. They tasted good! Dessert saved the day! Sadly they were out of tres leches cake so we got the bread budding and it was yummy! Would have been a 4 or 5 star review if it wasn't for that bland swordfish and plating.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room looks and feels great! I went here in September on a Friday and it wasn't that busy near the bar which is where I sat. I had the salmon and truffled whipped potatoes which both were okay. I also ordered the honey pot, it was okay too and came in this cute glass that looked like a honey pot. The problem was that the waitress (Morgan) didn't bring bread and butter to the table until I asked her. By the time she got it my food had already been brought out by someone else. When I was done eating I couldn't see her so after sometime I got up to use the restroom and when I came back she came over with the checked and asked me if I wanted dessert, but she had already had the check. That's just poor service to me because thats not the order it should go in. I asked for a to go box for my truffled potatoes and when I got home it was as if she didn't scoop out all of the mashed potatoes into the box. She wasn't urgent or attentive and that is disappointing especially when this is considered a fine dining restaurant. Oh and it was really cold in the restaurant. Overall the service was horrible the food just okay and I personally don't have a desire to go back to this place.

The usual ( consistent) wonderful fine dining experience. Service was excellent, the atmosphere always transitions you to such a relaxed and calming environment, which is in great contrast to the hustle and bustle outside. The food... perfection.

Great ambiance! We celebrated my husbands birthday here and we had great service from our waiter. He was very attentive and made sure to make our night special. The food was great! I ordered the scallops and there were amazing! The shrimp appetizer was was favorite, so much flavor it was delicious.

We went to the bar for a quick drink and decided to grab some clam chowder as well. The drinks were tasty and the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back and try the actual food. The clam chowder was extremely thick and lacking in flavor but I'm willing to try something else before forming a final opinion.

The service was horrible at the onset of my visit. I spoke with the manager who promptly apologized and assigned a new waiter and provided a complimentary hors d'oeuvre. The meal was fantastic and subsequent service was wonderful. A complimentary dessert was also provided. My overall experience was great. My wife was also very satisfied overall.

I have written a review before for here and just have to give them credit and write another. From the service to the food to the young lady at the front door greeting, everything is 5 star here. We decided to do the restaurant weeks menu and both opted for the chicken fried lobster. So tasty and full of flavor. For appetizer I enjoyed the hickory smoked salmon and then dessert a slice of ny style cheesecake. (Can't go wrong with cheesecake lol) Our waiter was very attentive to everything we needed and even offering suggestions along the way. The Espresso martini was also very good that I had with dinner. Definitely check them out over by the Galleria, worth it!

How have I not reviewed The Oceanaire before? Because I've never had a bad meal here in the 12ish years I've been coming. But here goes - Houston Restaurant Week review incoming... The house smoked salmon is THE BOMB. So good. It was the best first course on the table. Among the burger, grilled salmon & chopped salad, the chopped salad was the winner followed by - big surprise- the burger!!! The salmon was over cooked, dry, and the black & blue was NOT worth the upgrade charged. Service was, as always, really friendly and professional.

booked this place last minute on mother's day. they had a very small brunch menu but had full menu available. I was craving for shrimp and grits so we ordered it off the full menu. it was loaded with mozzarella cheese but the flavor was good. I had a bite of the lobster benedict and it was good but the lobster was kinda chewy for $40. the cream brûlée didn't taste like cream brûlée. we had mimosas as well but it was 90% orange juice, 10% champagne.

I always love coming here when I'm craving seafood. They have awesome customer service and food. Thus last time we started off with some clam chowder which was simply good. Great flavors. For my entree I had the seafood grilled mix which was cooked perfectly and was super good. Bae had a filet and the jumbo scallops (of course I tried it), steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. Scallops had a great sear, they did not disappoint on size. We finished dinner off with a slice of key lime pie. Hands down it was the best key lime pie I have ever tried so far in life!!! I will be back again but I might just have to stop in from time to time just for a slice of pie. Yes it's that good!!! Follow my food journey @MugsyEats on all social media. MugsyEats #whereeveryoneeats

We met some friends here and were excited to try out a place we'd never been to before. Sadly this place was very disappointing! The blackberry cocktail tasted very water down , We ordered the grilled seafood mix , cream corn and hash browns, and chicken fried lobster. The mix grill was bland, they forgot to bring out the cream corn, and by the time I was done eating my meal they brought out whole kernel corn. I guess they couldn't even take the time to cream it as it should have been. The chicken fried lobster was good. We ordered 3 desserts including baked Alaska, tres leches, and bread pudding. They were out of Baked Alaska , so I opted for the chocolate torte. Out of the 3 desserts only the chocolate torte was good. The tres leches and bread pudding were nothing special and were lacking serious flavor. Not a fan of this place.

Absolutely another stellar job done by the amazing staff at Oceanaire. I must say it was a delight to see the restaurant busy last night . So happy business is coming back We had a party of 4, we were warmly greeted and sat by the window which was lovely Our waitress Rosie was a dream, top notch service. She was super attentive, friendly and just all around amazing. The food as always was perfection The manager was present on the floor and was checking on the guests through the night. I always find this kind of added attention so appreciated l Definitely one of our favorite places in Houston we have been loyal customers for many years Well done again to all

Five stars for Oceanaire Seafood Room at the Houston Galleria. The seafood at this chain restaurant is always fresh and the menu is often updated. Everything we tried was worthwhile; including their shrimp cocktail, stone crab, salmon and lobster fried rice. All great. Moreover, the restaurant includes a great wine list and exciting dessert menu. A truly special place.