Oceana Restaurant
(212) 759-5941
55 E 54th St
New York,
NY
10022
40.7602
-73.9732
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Oceana Restaurant
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In Short
A power-lunch lair, this bi-level townhouse features two distinct environments: The ground floor is soft and elegant, with high-backed banquettes and nautical murals, while the upstairs is more masculine and woody. The wine cellar and salon are available for private parties. Original chef Rick Moonen is long gone, and his most current replacement is Ben Pollinger (formerly of Tabla), whose menu delivers globe-trotting renditions of seafood--from sashimi to ceviche to salmon roulade.
User Reviews
vacev
January 21, 2009
I was totally disappointed with my recent visit to this restaurant and will not return again. It was several years since I last ate there and I was very excited to return. Unfortunately, this restaurant is a shadow of what it previously had been. The meal was totally unremarkable and portions were so tiny that I left hungry. (First time ever, for a thin woman who eats out often!!!) Service was OK but not up to the level of our other top restaurants in NYC. The only part that was positive was the dessert which was creative, complex and tasty. Choose to spend your money and time elsewhere. Oceana is living on reputation for past performance.
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BarringtonCrawford
November 22, 2008
The restaurant decor is pleasantly eye pleasing ,and the service was great and what you would expect from a restaurant "of this reputation." Having said that, we were greatly disappointed by the small portions of the meal, especially given the price ($78 prix-fixe). We actually had to grab a bite from a fast food restaurant afterwards. We were also charged $7 for a glass of cranberry juice which contained nothing more than a squirt of syrup and tap water. Given the state of the economy, the owners should either lower the prices or make the meals worth the price. It is not a matter of being cheap or unable to afford the meal. But if I am going to pay a certain price, I expect to leave the restaurant satisfied. The bottom line is the restaurant is worth trying just to say you have tried it, but certainly will never return again.
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ScottWeeks75
November 08, 2008
The portions sizes are perfect. In this world of super-sized meals, I was so happy to actually finish a meal and not feel like I was about to explode. I felt completely satisfied at the end of the meal. For appetizers we had the crab cake appetizer and the tomato salad. For entrees we ate the swordfish, lobster. I'd never had swordfish before, and I'm regretting every moment I've lived not knowing about this fish. Wonderful, sweet texture and taste. For dessert we split the layered peaches & cream A great finish to the meal. I would definitely come back
read full reviewThe Details on Oceana Restaurant
Where to Sit:
Before dinner, especially on a first date, break the ice with a glass of champagne at the cozy second-floor bar.
What to Drink:
About 12 wines are available by the glass, but there are scant bargains, with the cheapest coming in at $12.
Dine at Bar:
A bar menu with four options under $20 is available.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Prix Fixe Menu
