The Oceanaire Seafood Room

We had an incredible dining experience at Oceanaire Seafood Room! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, elegant, and welcoming. I especially want to give a huge shoutout to our waitress Tiffany, who went above and beyond to make my mom feel truly special for her birthday. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and personable — you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The seafood was top-notch, and Tiffany’s recommendations were spot on. It’s rare to find both outstanding service and exceptional food in one place, but Oceanaire delivers on both. Highly, highly recommend for any special occasion or just a great night out. Can’t wait to return!

The Oceanaire has set the standard for seafood in this town for decades and that was no different on our latest visit. The service is always first class, the atmosphere is nice and the food is outstanding. We went with the grilled swordfish and garlic free beans this time and both were delicious. If you haven’t had a chance to check this place, make it a priority!

My fiancé brought me to The Oceanaire Seafood Room for my birthday. The experience was wonderful. They gave me a special greeting at the door and included another birthday message printed in my menu. On top of that, they provided me with a signed birthday card and made me feel incredibly special. The food was excellent, starting with a full order of the crab cakes. Hands down the best I’ve ever had. I followed this with a main course of the Blue Crab “Louie” Capellini that was delicious. My fiancé ordered the 16oz. New York Strip Steak with a side of Truffle Potatoes that were out of bounds. The meal ended with a surprise birthday Flaming Baked Alaska that was the perfect end to a phenomenal meal. The service was top notch and only one minor flaw of delivering one crab cake when I ordered two. The issue was fixed promptly. Thank you to all who made my night unforgettable!

We came here for Restaurant Week! I know from friends that this place is a bit upscale so I thought their Restaurant Week menu was a great starting point. First of all, they had a bread basket and vegetable cruditè as free starters. These are both very appreciated 👏 They had a three-course $45 menu just for Restaurant Week. For appetizers, my sisters got the clam chowder-- very creamy and actually had clams in it and I got the tuna poke, served in a small crunchy wonton wrapper cup. Very tasty with good texture in each bite. For mains, I got the grilled swordfish-- a nice meaty fish with a sweet soy-based sauce topped with pineapples on a bed of vegetables. My sister got the Creole Norwegian salmon, which is a juicy salmon topped with a well-seasoned Creole (tomato-based) sauce on top of polenta. We did get sides of beans and truffle mashed potatoes for $10 extra each to go with these because we weren't sure if the extras it came with were enough. There is no need for the sides, but they were good nonetheless. Then we finished with ice cream. Of course we also got cocktails and Oysters to try, so we really spent over $100 each even for Restaurant Week but I thought it's was well-spent. The service was impeccable and super friendly and if we didn't have to rush to a concert, we would've stayed to enjoy our food and the vibes more. We came at around 530 on a weekday and at this time, the clientele skewed older having quiet meals with colleagues and friends. As the night progressed, younger patrons started coming in for celebrations.

First time visit - I would have to say this place has hit the top of our list! I don't think I can say it enough - Food was excellent - so much flavor, cooked to perfection!! Our waiter did a fantastic job - kept an eye on our table and needs without hovering. The crab cake was absolutely wonderful on flavor and presentation, brussel sprouts had a sweet hint but not over powering. My lobster tail was heaven to the taste buds! The filet mignon and ribeye steak were cooked to what we asked and full of flavor! We were presented with a beautiful and delicious Baked Alaska for dessert - by a gentleman who absolutely nailed the presentation!

We started with a few cocktails and they were all good and reasonably priced. Everyone is given a relish tray and sourdough bread to start. We didn't try the relish tray but the bread was good. For starters we had the spicy shrimp and shrimp tempura maki. Both were fantastic, would absolutely recommend and get again. We all had the 6oz filet. Steak was good and cooked as requested though it was by no means the best steak we've ever have. We also had the fries. They were ok. They were thicker so not our favorite style. Also needed to be more crispy and salty. I think seafood is what they do best here so next time we will try more of that. We were treated to a baked Alaska for a birthday dessert. The special flavor of ice cream was rum cherry and it was divine. The vibe/atmosphere inside was great. You could hear people having a nice time around you. Kampheak was our server and she was fantastic. She really made our meal that much more special. We did use valet parking though we realized after there is a connected parking ramp that would bring you straight down to front door inside, so we will do that next time. The entrance for that is right before the restaurant on South 6th street.

We had a wonderful experience and a huge part of that was thanks to Brad!! who made the night truly special. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the fried chicken lobster, and it did not disappoint! To top it all off, since it was my birthday, they brought out a dessert featuring cherry rum ice cream that was incredible. The atmosphere was great, the service was top-notch, and everything felt thoughtfully done. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in Minneapolis.

Came for a double date night during restaurant week. Everything was amazing 🤩. I did the restaurant week menu with the lobster bisque, swordfish, whipped truffle potatoes, and chocolate cake. All of it was SO good. I also tried my husbands sweetheart sushi roll and sea bass dish. Both were incredible. The garlic green beans and truffle fries were also really delicious. It is a pricy restaurant, but the service is great and it’s a gorgeous restaurant. We will be back for special occasions, or during another restaurant week when it is more affordable.

Our dinner was fabulous at Oceanaire on Friday, May 23,2025! The server told me that she could get an order of large shrimp for me even though it was specifically not on the menu! It was SO delicious and my husband loved the salmon he ordered, too. The server was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable about everything. She was also very kind and sincere! Loved the entire evening!

The waiter was knowledgeable and kind, servicing our table with a good frequency. She offered suggestions in detail for us. There were times where you could feel she was reciting at us, but it's likely required. Quiet for a Tuesday night, but that environment was fun to experience and perfect for my dad, who doesn't love tons of people and can't hear well anymore. We got the crab cake and shrimp crunch roll which were deliciously fresh. I'd recommend those! And for entrees ordered the Chilean sea bass, which also was tasty. Opted to have it seared as recommended by our waiter. Not exactly the healthiest option as it was slathered in butter! Lastly, they gave us baked Alaska in the smaller size for our group of 3 and it was perfect! They make that dessert so so well and it hasn't gone down in quality since we'd been here last.

Food was very good. Got the calamari and lobster cakes for an appetizer. Highly recommend these if you like those. For an entree, we got the king crab legs and the yellowfin tuna. Both were very good and the crab legs were cracked open at the table by the waiter. Finally, we were there for a special event and were given this baked Alaska which was good although I am not the biggest fan of rum flavored deserts. All in all very good. The wine list was pretty extensive. Although cocktails seem more expensive than other restaurants in the area. Parking is not ideal with minimal street parking but the valet was only 15 dollars. I liked the vibe of the place with the low lighting.

Celebrated a birthday on a weeknight 8pm and were greet & seated promptly. Table of 4 woman. Our server Mark was a hoot. He was very knowledgeable & was right on the with the refills. We enjoyed a huge portion of crispy fried Calamari. We dove right into dinner & drinks. I enjoyed the NY strip, others raved about theirs and I know the birthday was over the top happy with her filet & lobster tail. We shared the huge sides of green beans which were fresh & crisp and the potatoes were delightful soft and so tasty. That Ceasar Salad was fresh with the perfect amount of delicious dressing. We received a complimentary Baked Alaska for the bday girl. The fiery presentation was so much fun. We will never forget our experience at the Oceanside downtown Minneapolis.

Excellent at every step: Hosts, bartenders, servers, kitchen, valet. Our server (Aidan, I believe), was nearly perfect - pleasant, helpful, attentive. I had the Steak & Cake (filet & crabcake) though it was no longer on the menu, and loved it. Cocktails were fantastic, and I appreciated the old-school Gibson. Creamed corn might have been a bit heavy on the butter, but, oh, well, it was delicious. Baked Alaska for our anniversary was a pleasant surprise. All this in a beautiful space with valet parking - we will definitely be back.

Shout out to chuck! My husband and I visited last night for our first time and he was very informative, friendly and got us anything we needed. There are new menus printed daily since they get their seafood flown in daily so this review is from January 11 2025. We started with a unique appetizer platter and bread and butter. We snacked on olives, carrots, celery and pickles. The oysters Rockefeller was really good, the potstickers were also good but they could have been better, it had kimchi and they had a little kick to them. Which we liked. The patronarita was delicious! Along with the spicy pineapple margarita. Our entrees were pretty solid as well, I really liked the creamed corn and the seafood mix grill. His favs were the 10oz filet and the hash brown a la oceanaire. Overall we had a good experience, but I wish the music would have been a bit lower. The servers, and even the manager, were checking in, cracking jokes, and making any adjustments as needed. I loved it, such a wonderful service experience worth every penny.

Update: Sent a message as per the request of the restaurant but never received any type of response from them. Updating the review to 1* because it's ridiculous to ask a customer to reach out in a private message but then not do any kind of followup.

Oceanaire may not have changed much over the years, although it still graces you with an exquisite interior upon entry. Service is accommodating and super efficient, and the place still seems nearly as busy as it ever was. We started with the Grand Seafood Tower and Escargots. Both dishes were fantastic and would highly recommend. The tower is actually fairly reasonably priced considering what accompanies it, but my personal favorite was probably the lump crab. For mains, I stuck with more shellfish and was not disappointed. The buttery grilled seafood is exactly what you expect and Oceanaire does it well. I'd recommend Oceanaire and it might be the top seafood destination in the Twin Cities still. I'm not sure I could justify a 5-star as I think they still lack a true standout, knock your socks off type dish, but this is a solid 4.5 star restaurant!

We had a double date dinner at 9pm and were seated pretty quickly because it was a late-ish dinner and the restaurant was empty. I havent been to Oceanaire in over 12 years so i was excited to go back! Server was really nice and knowledgeable. To be honest, the reason i gave it a 3 star is because the price of the food was so high. I dont mind spending alot on good food but it honestly was very basic and I couldve had the same quality of food at any restaurant for cheaper!

We started with a few cocktails and they were all good and reasonably priced. Everyone is given a relish tray and sourdough bread to start. We didn't try the relish tray but the bread was good. For starters we had the spicy shrimp and shrimp tempura maki. Both were fantastic, would absolutely recommend and get again. We all had the 6oz filet. Steak was good and cooked as requested though it was by no means the best steak we've ever have. We also had the fries. They were ok. They were thicker so not our favorite style. Also needed to be more crispy and salty. I think seafood is what they do best here so next time we will try more of that. We were treated to a baked Alaska for a birthday dessert. The special flavor of ice cream was rum cherry and it was divine. The vibe/atmosphere inside was great. You could hear people having a nice time around you. Kampheak was our server and she was fantastic. She really made our meal that much more special. We did use valet parking though we realized after there is a connected parking ramp that would bring you straight down to front door inside, so we will do that next time. The entrance for that is right before the restaurant on South 6th street.

We celebrated our 59th anniversary. It couldn't have been more perfect. Service is exemplary, food perfectly prepared and presented. Dessert was a Baked Alaska! Our server John G. Paid attention to every detail and engaged us throughout. We would ask for Jon again. Parking was so convenient and had indoor access on a rainy day. God willing we will celebrate there again.

Every time I come here I have a good experience! My boyfriend and I visited for my birthday and sat at the bar. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional. We ordered crab cakes to share and espresso martinis. The martinis are always so rich and honestly my favorite in Minneapolis. The crab cakes were rich and very much worth the price! Our bartender was friendly and attentive as well. We will absolutely be back in the future!

Oceanaire was a great and elegant dinner spot last night. We tried 3 different kinds of oysters, the wonderful crab cakes and a delicious entree of lobster, shrimp and scallops. Everything was so yummy! The service at the bar was divine and they all graciously helped us navigate the menu.

The food and service were amazing! Both bartenders were a delight and so attentive. It was my first time trying oysters and they were phenomenal here! Def will be back again and again!

Oceanairre is definitely a special occasion restaurant. The menu is seafood with a few token meat items. Service is very professional and the food is top shelf. Prices reflect this quality. For tonight's dinner we shared the wedge salad, Dover sole, and truffle fries. All were perfect. We had martinis and a glass of pricey Chardonnay and shared the baked Alaska dessert. The only disappointment was the service, which slowed a bit as the night went on.

Came in for a quick happy hour. Quick service and great apps!!! Looks like they're doing some renovation. Can't wait to see the finish product.

I am posting this review after my second encounter at the Oceanaire. After this most recent experience, I have much to share, so please bear with me. I chose the Oceanaire for an intimate setting for the start of a couples' evening for a retirement celebration. The GM Ryan called me the morning of to confirm details and had special menus printed for my friend John, who was retiring. "Thank you for your service, and congratulations on retirement." We were met with this custom menu and glasses of champagne. We ordered cocktails and the seafood tower to start. Their fresh, flown-in seafood was on full display. Exquisite all the way around. For our main course, we had crab cakes and Chilean Sea Bass Ramen (OMFG A-MA-ZING). Nick came over to congratulate John and thanked us for coming in personally. They made our celebration personalized and took great pride in hosting us. I can't say enough great things. A huge thank you to Nick, the wait staff, and the excellent chefs. Bravo!

The best dining in Minneapolis!! We celebrated my birthday here, and everything was amazing. The seafood was as fresh as you can get here in the midwest- we had oysters, halibut and sea bass. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, made great recommendations and kept things moving without rushing. Very nice ambiance- the space was beautiful. Curved booth seating to keep the restaurant noise down, so table conversation was easy. And the desserts... delicious! The baked Alaska is not to he missed.

Delicious, delicious, delicious Our server couldn't have been more pleasant, knowledgeable, and on point from beginning to end. He did in-depth recommendations but also provided enough details on the food items to help with our selection. We started with the crab cake appetizer, which was full of crab. Some crab cakes are more cake, but this one was fresh crab throughout. Into the meal we go, I tried the shrimp and grits, which was perfectly balanced between the sauce and the shrimp. Please note that these were the bigger shrimp, and the grits were both creamy and cheesy. The portion was enough for one person and very filling. The sides are shareable, so we tried the garlic green beans, which were fresh and tender. However, I personally didn't really taste any garlic. I would say if you need a fresh veggie to add to your meal to feel as if you are being balanced, these are it. Now, the lobster, crab Mac and cheese was delightful, cheesy, flavorful, and delicious. It had nice size pieces of lobster and crab throughout. Enough for the table to share and enjoy with plenty leftover depending on your tables appetite. If you're looking for a nice restaurant for either date night or ladies' treat, you should check out it out while in town. We made our reservations about a week in advance of arriving for the Chiefs game and were glad we made the time to stop by.

We had a great experience dining here during February restaurant week. Wonderful service, friendly and efficient! We sampled a few dishes and most of them were great (salmon, crab cakes, all side dishes, desserts), and a couple were good but not amazing (lobster bisque was not memorable and walleye was a tad bit dry). Cocktails were okay, solid but nothing to write home about. Planning to return soon

Finally went here for restaurant week and it was as about what I expected. Drinks were unbalanced, appetizers were good, of course appreciated the complimentary bread, entrees were pretty good (I enjoyed my crab stuffed walleye!) and dessert was below average. I appreciated the attentive service and open booth concept.

Had a business dinner here. The service was excellent with Joshua as our attendant, he was fantastic. The oysters and wine recommendations were spot on. The service was fantastic and he was attentive. I tried the Swordfish, and my, it melts in my mouth. My colleague enjoyed their dishes too!

Fancy happy hour! I had to come and get this salad and it did not disappoint . My waiter was cool. Very upscale ambiance ... plan on dressing and conducting yourself accordingly. Food came out fast .

Amazing food! And we were so we'll taken care of by the staff as we celebrated our anniversary. The ambiance set the mood and helped us to have a remarkable experience.

Talk about above and beyond, Everything was picture perfect from the moment we pulled up we were greeted with open arms by the kind young Valet's and the valet even assisted my handicap wife up the curb and to the front door of the restaurant. We were met at the door by a manager and hostess who brought us in and made Oceanaire feel like home as soon as we got there. Our needs and comfortability felt like first priority from our kind hearted server Doug! He was both charismatic and very knowledgeable of the menu and wine which seems rare these days. The Food was incredible and we are looking forward to our next visit!

The ambiance was elegant. I enjoyed all the blue lighting and chandeliers. Our server explained the menu in great detail! The service was fast! Delicious seafood and aged ribeye. I highly suggest the valet.

We had a mixed experience at this Oceanaire location. The food good but the overall dining experience was lacking.

Amazing service and delicious food. Our server had great suggestions. Shellfish is shelled at your table by your server. Great atmosphere and overall a wonderful experience for my wife's big birthday.

A staple for seafood by most Minnesotans standards. It's a beautiful setting perfect for a romantic date or birthday. The service is second to none and they will help and guide you to help make the best choices. The food is always good and if their is a specific fish like the char feel free to call ahead and they will have it ready.

I made reservationsweeks in advance. Went there on Thanksgiving because we wanted a wonderful dinner of seafood and a few drinks. No turkey this year. The restaurant was freezing cold and asked them numerous times to warm it up - but to no avail. I ordered the clam chower $14 and my wife ordered the Caeser Salad $14. soup was good. The salad was terrible - limp lettace and too much dressing - my wife refused to eat it. For dinner, my wife ordered the lobster stir-fry $45 and I order seafood medley lobster tail, shrimp and scallops $55. My wife's dinner arrrived and she was hungry - the she took her first bite and spit it out as it was something god awful. I tasted it - it was a taste not of this world - It was putrid and not tolerable. How in the world can you ruin this - they figured it out. The tiny lobster was rock solid - being over cooked. She only had one bite. My dinner was the smallest portion I have ever seen. I thought I was being spoofed and hoping for my real dinner portion to arrive soon. That never happened, It was so small that it was a nightmare. In appitizer was probably bigger. Also, it was all way overcooked and tasteless. We will never go back and and we telling all our neighbors and friends (who live downtown) of our traumatic, expensive $210 experience. Rob Clapp We went to the Depot for a drink to calm down as it was one of the greatest disappointments of our 74 years on this earth.

Great ambiance and service! Oceanaire continues to impress! Great food and seafood menu options. Pro tip- admirals hour (happy hour) has great drink and appetizer deals at the bar!

My experience at Oceanaire was wonderful. I admit, the valet was very slow, not very polite, had no customer service and left me setting in my car for about 5-10 min and helped several ppl who arrived behind/after me that night... and expected to keep the change from my $20... so OF COURSE I thought this was going to be how my entire night was going to go and I ALMOST allowed him to put a damper on my night... but I didn't and I'm glad! Upon entering (late - due to waiting on the valet to assist me) I was warmly greeted by the handsome host at the door. IDK about you, but eye candy always helps me feel better? No? Okay... maybe it's just me. He was cordial, professional and had me swept away to my seat by another beautiful person. She sat me at my table, was also cordial professional and even gave me a compliment. I like that! lol I will admit I was pleasantly surprised to see so many ppl of color also dining that night! Celebrating bdays, anniversaries, just having dinner.. and It was nice to see folks getting out there and having no financial limits on their dining experiences. Loved that as well! My server was Phil and we love Phil. I remember Phil from M&S before they shut down their Nicollet Mall/9th St. location and he was a fabulous server then and still is now. I had chargrilled oysters, oven fried lobster tail w/grits (*Chef's special) and can we just say that the Chef did their thang?! I even had an extra lobster added to my meal, because I'm a bit extra. My dining companion also had the same entrée. The drinks felt like dbl pours, in my opinion and I loved that for us! I had a sidecar and the February special. Phil knew we were celebrating our bdays and brought us a bday treat to share. I think it was the baked Alaska? I'll post a video. We left happy, full and pleased. $200 I better had. LMBO The Valet who assisted me with getting my car was a lot better than the one who assisted me in taking my car and he received the tip. I thanked the two beautiful ppl at the door for their wonderful hospitality and bid them a good night. ;-)

We've been looking forward to our dinner reservation at Oceanaire. I had the shellfish, he had the sea bass. We shared a Caesar and bread/relish tray. Ordered the hash-browns as a side. The sauce for the crab cake was yummy. The Caesar dressing was superb. We took advantage of the valet parking $12 + tip. The restaurant was fairly empty. Service was good.

Our dinner was fantastic. The sushi, steak, shrimp, oysters, cheesecake, and lobster Mac and cheese (my favorite) were all prepared to perfection. My true rating is a 4.5, due to one minor issue. We ordered the lobster with a crab cake (thermidor style.) Although this dish involved cracking the tail and adding the Thermidor style crab stuffing, they somehow left out the crab. We had to ask if the dish was prepared correctly multiple times before a manager came over to inspect and confirmed that it had been incorrectly prepared. The crab was somehow left out. Waiting for it to be corrected took some time and made us a little late for our event, but they were very apologetic and did their best to fix it quickly. When I did warm it up and eat it the next day, it looked totally different than what we initially received and iwas very good.

A very traditional fine dining place. The services and food are on par with the high price. We enjoyed the everything we ordered though. I loved the sea bass which is a seasonal choice. If you are into blue ambiance, this can be a nice place for a date.

The four of us went here for my sons 22nd birthday (Que T-Swift song), oysters were fabulous, we all agreed afterward that if we could go again we would have done the oyster platter with drinks and dessert and called it a night, as they were really the show stopper. All other food was good but not quite up to snuff like the oysters. I was not impressed with the couple special cocktails we had. Service was decent. $600 later it just felt a little washed up from the "it" place it was in the early 2000s, ambiance needs updating.

The food, service, and ambiance were far beyond my expectations! A great date night location!

Wow what an amazing experience from start to finish! We went for our anniversary and the server Tiffany made it so memorable, including a personalized menu and complementary baked Alaska. The food was delicious. We started with caviar and champagne to celebrate. Tiffany was very knowledgeable and offered suggestions for food and drinks, which were spot on. We got the appetizer crab cake which was pure crab meat! For a main we shared the swordfish which had excellent flavors of sweet and spicy, it was a decent size even to share. The ambiance is fancy and cool with the blue lighting. It's a large dining area with plenty of seating options. We had a big booth to ourselves. What a treat!

Came here for a birthday dinner. They had customized menus for us that read "happy birthday" for my brother. Super neat! We all got a few drinks, and I opted for the sparkling raspberry sangria, which was spectacular! I am a super "what's the sweetest drink that you have?" person because I do not like the taste of alcohol and this drink was PERFECT! Tasted like juice but I definitely could feel it hit me halfway through. We got the mashed potatoes, truffle fries, and cream corn for the table. Mashed potatoes were creamy and very finely mashed. The truffle fries were excellent. The cream corn was a bit on the sweeter side but was good nonetheless. I shared the Artic Char ($150) with two others. I am not familiar with fish at all, just the usual salmon, tuna, and bass, so I did not know what to expect. Our server told us that this would feed 3-4, so that is why we picked this fish. It came out and this thing was M A S S I V E. They deboned the fish right in front of us and it was super cool to see. We each got a good portion on each plate and there was honestly STILL 3/4 of the fish left. Not kidding you, a whole half was still to be eaten. Even with the rest of our 6 person party taking bites out of it, we had plenty to take home. Besides the quantity, the fish tasted like salmon. It was fresh and the outside skin was so crispy even when it was left sitting for some time! Beware if you are celebrating and bring a cake in, they have cake cutting fees! They charge $5/person. This was a very surprising charge on the tab. This place is definitely more upscale than I'm used to, but the food and drinks were great!

We went on a Sunday evening for my daughter and mine's birthday. The atmosphere is very elegant and noise level quiet. We had starter drinks: reposado tequila shots, bloody Mary, captain diet. All pretty standard tasting. Daughter and her dad ordered fresh oysters, they were very small compared to other seafood specialty restaurants. Taste was pretty good. I has sesame seared ahi tuna, it was delicious and cooked perfectly. We also has shrimp and grits, the shrimp was jumbo in size and yummy. The grits were light and fluffy and delicious. My daughter and mom shared steak and lobster, they both loved it. The steak was mouth watering tender. Melted in your mouth. They made us personalized menus with our names for our celebration. They gave us each a fiery baked Alaska dessert, amazing! Server was great. It's a $$$$ restaurant that is a yearly treat for our special occasion.

Oceanaire is my family's go to seafood restaurant in Downtown Minneapolis. The quality of the seafood is incredible, the service is fabulous, and they change the menu often enough that you can always find something new to try. The staff there go above and beyond to make your experience memorable. They've printed menus with special messages and take time to give you the best recommendation off the menu based on what you're looking for. I recommend the Shellfish Mixed Grill since it gives you a little taste of everything in it's purest form! I also recommend that Happy Hour that currently runs from 4-6:30pm on weeknights in Minneapolis. It's hosted in the bar area but is a very affordable way to try small plates off their menu!

Now this is the place to go all out and treat yourself. If you love seafood and want to experience fine-dining, eat here! They accommodated six of us nicely in a large circle booth. The server was excellent and knew his stuff. He was able to answer all of our questions and make recommendations. This was the first time for all six of us and we had many questions. Let me just tell you this right away, get the crab cakes!! I was hesitant at first because I have never had a good crab cake but I followed the servers recommendation. It was amazing!! Everyone needs to order this and no one will dislike it. I would get more but it hurts the bank haha. I really like their menu options. You can get their entrees or put together your own. Your choice of meat/seafood, the "enrichment", meaning a sauce/purée, and then you can add a side. It was all soooo amazing. Anything you order will satisfy above and beyond!!

Great experience. From the time we valeted to the time we left, the experience was top notch. Valet - Great group of guys on the valet team. ($15) Hostess was extremely nice & helpful. Our waitress and her crew were spot on. Our party of six had the following: Grilled & raw oysters and Calamari for appetizers. Dinner - Scallops, Shrimp & Grits, Chicken Fried lobster, crab cakes & 14oz Ribeye. Everything was spectacular minus the steak. The steak left a lot to be desired. It had little to no seasoning. This was my first experience with Oceanaire's & definitely not the last.

Wow! What a great place. Extremely friendly yet professional staff. Excellent and unique seafood along with old standards. Cocktails were well crafted. Atmosphere was elegant and cozy. Reminds me of the original Oceanaire on Nicolet.

Another great meal from Oceanaire. We did the couple's Valentine's Day meal cook at home to go order. It was delicious and the right amount of food. In the meal kit: 6 oz filet mignon (x2), seasoned asparagus spears, mash potatoes, jumbo shrimp cocktail (x4), flourless chocolate torte, lump crab cakes (x2). Ordered ahead by calling in when the restaurant is open and pick up either the day before or on Valentine's day. Staff was friendly and easy pick up according to my husband. The shrimp cocktail was delicious with the right amount of horseradish in the cocktail sauce. I overloaded on the seasoning spice for the steaks and so it turned out a little more saltier than expected. We weren't able to grill out so we cooked everything in the oven that needed to be cooked. The asparagus turned out great. Three crab cakes were seasoned for us and so I thought it was a little salty and I was expecting for the crab meat to be a little sweeter but it tasted plain. The mustard mayo paired well with the crab cakes. With the sauce, the crab cakes tasted great! We were too full to enjoy the forgot flourless chocolate torte for dessert and so will be eating that today! The meal was a great end to our Valentine's Day! Thank you Oceanaire! Will definitely order again!

Great service and the food was delicious. Definitely upscale. We had the calamari, grilled oysters and seafood mixed grill. The ambiance was beautiful.

Been a while since I've dined here and I almost forgot how delicious the food is! Everything we had was perfect and the service was wonderful! Would need to go back for more clam chowder, oysters and crab cake.

We are not high faluting seafood restaurant people, but John steered us on the right path! I had the Blackened swordfish black and blue and my husband had the mixed seafood grill. Both were to die for!! My swordfish was fork tender!! John and his son Cooper were the best wait staff ever!! Go there th see them!! Ambiance is perfect!

The servers at this location have remained exceptional for over 20 years. Extensive menu knowledge and make every customer feel valued. The escargot Bourgionne were the best I have ever had. The garlic was not overwhelming. Creative use of puff pastry instead of it seeming like a bunch of snails on some French bread. The clam chowder was good, though I prefer when they have the lobster bisque. It has a nice kick to it and is a great fall soup. I initially ordered the lobster roll, I didn't see was sushi vs lobster roll. We exchanged it for the crab cake. The crab cake was absolutely incredible. The service, understanding when not drinking alcohol and still have great drink choices to make the meal complete.