Ocean Grill

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384 Columbus Ave (at at 78th St.)
New York, NY 10024

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(212) 579-2300
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Ocean Grill - New York, NY
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Best

Sooooo delicious!

Worst

We had to wait 1 1/2 hrs. for our table, as opposed to the hour they said, then we were seated in the very back by the kitchen and the lighting was horrible, there were big round...

bad food, good service 2/20/2005

We were kept waiting more than an hour past our reservation time. After we got seated, the service was good, but the food, surprisingly, was not! My french toast was cold and gummy. My friends' dishes also did not look good. There are places with much better food at better prices. Pros: good service Cons: long wait, bad food more
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Great food and service on the Upper West Side 2/13/2005

My friend and I went in without a reservation one evening and despite being crowded, we were seated promptly. The waiter and staff was attentive and had terrific suggestions. The grilled tuna was terrific and the bill fair for such a great establishment. Pros: service, lack of attitude, tasty food more
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Great food and service on the Upper West Side 2/12/2005

My friend and I went in without a reservation one evening and despite being crowded, we were seated promptly. The waiter and staff was attentive and had terrific suggestions. The grilled tuna was terrific and the bill fair for such a great establishment. Pros: service, lack of attitude, tasty food more
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Best Brunch 1/16/2005

I usually go to Ocean Grill's sister restaurant, Atlantic Grill, on 3rd Avenue, simply because it is more convenient for me, but recently visited Ocean Grill for a Sunday morning brunch. I can't personally speak about this restaurant's later dining experience, but for brunch, it was excellent. My lobster salad was delicious. I will definitely go many more times. Pros: Great Food, Great Service more
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Best Brunch 1/16/2005

I usually go to Ocean Grill's sister restaurant, Atlantic Grill, on 3rd Avenue, simply because it is more convenient for me, but recently visited Ocean Grill for a Sunday morning brunch. I can't personally speak about this restaurant's later dining experience, but for brunch, it was excellent. My lobster salad was delicious. I will definitely go many more times. Pros: Great Food, Great Service more
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One of my Favorites 1/14/2005

I cannot count the number of times I've eaten at Ocean Grill, that's how often I go. I love it, plain and simple. The tuna with wontons is by far one of the best dishes in the city, the raw bar fantastic and the sushi chef specials are a great way to start. I love it because it's local (much closer for me than Blue Water, which is also on my Fav list) and a great experience all around. Service is always great, down to earth, the place just feels like home. Pros: Food, Service, Prices more
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One of my Favorites 1/14/2005

I cannot count the number of times I've eaten at Ocean Grill, that's how often I go. I love it, plain and simple. The tuna with wontons is by far one of the best dishes in the city, the raw bar fantastic and the sushi chef specials are a great way to start. I love it because it's local (much closer for me than Blue Water, which is also on my Fav list) and a great experience all around. Service is always great, down to earth, the place just feels like home. Pros: Food, Service, Prices more
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Ironically, they have good chicken. 1/7/2005

I've been here about three or four times, once just for drinks. For me, the raw bar and specialty cocktails are the highlights, and if you sit in the bar area around sunset, it's a nice view of the museum. My favorite fish entree is salmon with pumpkin ravioli, though my boyfriend swears by the tuna, or the steak. It's a nice, if not amazing alternative for those of us who can't afford Oceana. Pros: nice wine selection, raw bar & sushi, seating in bar Cons: , families=kids more
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Ironically, they have good chicken. 1/7/2005

I've been here about three or four times, once just for drinks. For me, the raw bar and specialty cocktails are the highlights, and if you sit in the bar area around sunset, it's a nice view of the museum. My favorite fish entree is salmon with pumpkin ravioli, though my boyfriend swears by the tuna, or the steak. It's a nice, if not amazing alternative for those of us who can't afford Oceana. Pros: nice wine selection, raw bar & sushi, seating in bar Cons: , families=kids more
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GREAT FOOD 8/25/2004

Ocean Grill has always been my favourite Seafood Restaurant in NYC. Great Oysters, well executed entrees and Sushi. A must try is their ""Carb Buster"" Maki Roll, and out of all their entrees i love the Chilean Sea Bass and the Halibut. Pros: GREAT FOOD, Good Service more
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GREAT FOOD 8/25/2004

Ocean Grill has always been my favourite Seafood Restaurant in NYC. Great Oysters, well executed entrees and Sushi. A must try is their "Carb Buster" Maki Roll, and out of all their entrees i love the Chilean Sea Bass and the Halibut. Pros: GREAT FOOD, Good Service more
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Awful 7/29/2004

I've been tempted by the great location for outdoor dining more than once, but the food has always been terrible and the service even worse. I went recently for brunch and will never go back - my glass of wine was vinegary and obviously old, my food gummy and disgusting, and the service totally ditzy. The waitress seemed totally confused, and then to top it off she dropped a steak knife on my mother! We laughed it off but I was horrified. Pros: great location Cons: , bad wine, terrible service more
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Awful 7/29/2004

I've been tempted by the great location for outdoor dining more than once, but the food has always been terrible and the service even worse. I went recently for brunch and will never go back - my glass of wine was vinegary and obviously old, my food gummy and disgusting, and the service totally ditzy. The waitress seemed totally confused, and then to top it off she dropped a steak knife on my mother! We laughed it off but I was horrified. Pros: great location Cons: , bad wine, terrible service more
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Fantastic West Side Dining Experience 5/18/2004

Ocean brings to the West Side what many restaurants have tried but failed to do - a fresh and diverse menu, excellent presentation, pristine service and an elegant and spacious atmosphere. I dine here 3-4 times a month, and in my experience the service and quality of the food has been consistantly good. A definate recommendation to those who enjoy seafood and a quality dining experience. Pros: Service, Ambiance, Specials more
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Fantastic West Side Dining Experience 5/18/2004

Ocean brings to the West Side what many restaurants have tried but failed to do - a fresh and diverse menu, excellent presentation, pristine service and an elegant and spacious atmosphere. I dine here 3-4 times a month, and in my experience the service and quality of the food has been consistantly good. A definate recommendation to those who enjoy seafood and a quality dining experience. Pros: Service, Ambiance, Specials more
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Wonderful service=Great evening 5/17/2004

While my girlfriend and I have visited all of Steve Hanson's eateries, we always come "home" to Ocean Grill - his most personal and friendly spot. Erin the manager greeted us like family (as always), and we had a fabulous server in Steve, who guided us to some great special appetizers before we shared the soft shell crab. We had a blast, but then again, we always do! Pros: Great service, Wonderful management, Food more
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Wonderful service=Great evening 5/17/2004

While my girlfriend and I have visited all of Steve Hanson's eateries, we always come ""home"" to Ocean Grill - his most personal and friendly spot. Erin the manager greeted us like family (as always), and we had a fabulous server in Steve, who guided us to some great special appetizers before we shared the soft shell crab. We had a blast, but then again, we always do! Pros: Great service, Wonderful management, Food more
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Worst B-R Restaurant! 4/19/2004

Of all the B-R Restuarants this one was the WORST! Not only did we wait a half hour past our reservation time for a table, but our waiter got ""pissy"" when we didn't order alcohol. He then proceeded to ""leave us hanging"" while he focused on larger parties ordering bottles of wine. One of the attendees I was with had a food allergy that was made aware of ahead of time and they still proceeded to bring foods containing the allergy-filled ingredients. When asked for a manager, somone else took care of the problem (who was fabulous). Also, neither our waiter or busboy ever came back to ask if we wanted more to drink or even refill our WATER glasses. I had to go to the table off to the side and get the water myself! The food, though when made properly, was good. Pros: good food Cons: , crowded more
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Worst B-R Restaurant! 4/18/2004

Of all the B-R Restuarants this one was the WORST! Not only did we wait a half hour past our reservation time for a table, but our waiter got "pissy" when we didn't order alcohol. He then proceeded to "leave us hanging" while he focused on larger parties ordering bottles of wine. One of the attendees I was with had a food allergy that was made aware of ahead of time and they still proceeded to bring foods containing the allergy-filled ingredients. When asked for a manager, somone else took care of the problem (who was fabulous). Also, neither our waiter or busboy ever came back to ask if we wanted more to drink or even refill our WATER glasses. I had to go to the table off to the side and get the water myself! The food, though when made properly, was good. Pros: good food Cons: , crowded more
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La Romance With Superb Cuisine To Boot 1/29/2004

This fantastic edition from the B-R Guest series of NYC restaurants (Blue Water Grill, Park Avalon, etc.) is completely worth the cost, which will definitely set you back plenty. The atmosphere shines with celebrities, twinkles with romantic lighting, and is surrounded with mouth-watering aromas of delicious food. Although this is not the place for those light in the wallet, it is worth the cost of saving up for a special occassion or just an everyday meal. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: , Wine more
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  • The Scene
    Handsome dark wood furnishings, black-and-white photographs and big mirrors create a classy, pseudo-maritime atmosphere at this Upper West Side outpost of the ever-expanding BR...

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  • Hours: Mon, 11:30am-10:30pm; Tue-Thu, 11:30am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-midnight; Sun, 10:30am-10:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown
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