Oceana
New York
At a glance
Oceana, located at 120 West 49th Street, New York, NY, offers a sophisticated dining experience specializing in seafood. Conveniently situated near Rockefeller Center and the Theater District, this restaurant presents a perfect dining option for those exploring the city's vibrant cultural scene. The atmosphere is refined, providing an excellent backdrop for business meetings, romantic dinners, or elegant gatherings. Oceana's menu showcases a variety of seafood dishes, capturing the freshness and flavors of the ocean, ensuring a diverse range of options to satisfy different palates. The interior is meticulously designed to create a comfortable yet upscale dining environment.
Open for breakfast on weekdays, Oceana also serves lunch and dinner, ensuring guests have ample opportunity to enjoy its culinary offerings at different times of the day. The venue's bar menu, available from the afternoon into the evening, provides an additional option for a more casual dining experience. Besides its regular dining services, Oceana offers private dining options, making it a suitable location for special events, celebrations, or corporate functions.
While Oceana specializes in seafood, its menu is diverse enough to cater to various dietary preferences and needs. Guests looking for a venue with a reputable catering service will find Oceana a notable choice, as it extends its culinary excellence beyond the restaurant walls. With a focus on quality and a strategic location, Oceana is a compelling choice for locals and visitors eager to savor fine seafood dining in New York.
Reviews
We arrived right after they opened, and it was pure magic. The staff welcomed us warmly and were incredibly friendly. They immediately asked what time we needed to leave and made sure everything was served efficiently, so we finished right on time. Their professionalism was outstanding. The oysters were incredibly fresh, the food was delicious, and everything was perfect.
Esthetically it’s a very pleasant looking restaurant, spacious with plenty of options where to be seated. The service is very good, and pretty quick, however our reservation was pre after work crowd. As for the food, appetizers of oysters and calamari were good, as were the sorbet and parfait desserts, the main course of hanger steak was not. The dish lacked seasoning and the meat was chewy for both my friend and I. I mentioned that to both the servers and the manager. Also $11.50 for a 16 oz plastic bottle of flat water is a bit ridiculous.
We came to Oceana for Restaurant Week and had an amazing experience. The swordfish ceviche was incredibly fresh, unique, and honestly the best ceviche I’ve ever had. The fish entrée was grilled perfectly, and the seafood pasta was cooked beautifully with well-balanced, flavorful sauces. We were genuinely impressed — the quality and execution felt even stronger than some Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve visited during Restaurant Week. The atmosphere was elegant yet welcoming, and the service was attentive throughout. Highly recommend.
I can honestly say that Oceans is the best seafood restaurant I have ever experienced. From the moment we walked in, everything felt exceptional. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed — refined without being stuffy. There’s a real buzz in the room, but it never feels overwhelming. The space is beautifully designed and creates the perfect setting for a special evening. The service was outstanding. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being overbearing — the staff clearly take pride in what they do. Every recommendation was spot on, and we were made to feel genuinely welcome throughout the entire meal. As for the seafood, it was simply superb. Fresh, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. Every dish tasted premium and thoughtfully prepared. It’s definitely on the expensive side, but in this case, you truly get what you pay for. The quality of the food, the impeccable service, and the atmosphere make it absolutely worth the cost. A memorable dining experience from start to finish — I wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Oceana is an amazing sea food restaurant, the restaurant itself is really beautiful and elegant, the atmosphere was lively but not noisy. Our server was exceptional, definitely felt like I was a high end restaurant. The seafood was excellent, very fresh and prepared deliciously. Had a really lovely dinner.
