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In Minneapolis go to Oceanaire for a four star meal. Here's a place to get good food. This mildly expensive restaurant is one of the popular places in the area. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features fine wines.
Nowhere else can you overdose on luxurious ultra-fresh seafood, bask in exceptional service, and lose yourself in a classier era of Americana. From the moment you enter the Oceanaire you feel a sense of place and time akin to a classic 1930s ocean liner. No detail is left to chance. From cocktails in the lounge, to our raw oyster bar, to a main course of ultra-fresh fish, a rendezvous at the Oceanaire is the perfect occasion to indulge your unfettered senses. Our seafood is flown in daily from around the world. We source only top-of-the-catch fish from the world's most reputable suppliers. From the moment it lands on the fisherman's deck to the time it lands on your plate, each catch is carefully coddled to ensure our standards of quality and flavor.
Roomy, red leatherette booths, relish trays and an oyster bar shimmering with succulent selections make this hotel restaurant tops with locals and visitors. The crowd is a well-coiffed mix of everyday folks,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurants that combine great service and fantastic food, what more could you ask for? Oh wait, what about having the entire meal covered by your company?
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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By far my favorite restaurant in town . The Mussels & caesar salad are my favorite, the pecan encrushed whitefish Or fresh wild salmon is also good. I truly have never had a bad dish at this restaurant....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As means of celebration, my fiance and I recently dined at Oceanaire. It was my fiance's first time at the restaurant, as he is from Guatemala and just recently moved here. I had eaten there…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Seattle for the last few years, so upon coming back my sister took me to Oceanaire for a night out. First of all, it was just as fresh as any thing I've ever gotten in Seattle at the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here with my four "wives". It was fantastic! How did I come by four wives and not being from Texas? It began with the server congratulating us on our "anniversary". One of the menu's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here since they opened. It is (was) my favorite place, bar none. As of late, prices have shot way up. I mean WAY up. I used to go there fairly often and thought it wasn't too bad.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this would be a 3.5 stars if I could. Everything seemed very fresh, and our server was pretty incredible. Entrees are all served a la carte, and we're talking $35 for scallops alone. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly fresh seafood that changes daily based on that days catch. The freshest seafood you can get in the Midwest. Professional service, clean dining room, and did I say fresh seafood? And this…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing hash browns (what *do* they put in those amazing hash browns?), crab legs as thick as a grown man's wrist, and key lime pie servings the size of a baby's head. I quite often have some…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Oceanaire is a 'special occasion' type of restaurant as it's a bit more...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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We went to the Oceanaire for a special event - a group of six of us. Expecting to pay a good price, and get a phenomenal meal and dining experience. However, the evening was disappointing. The food, service...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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My wife and I went to this restaurant because we heard great things about it all over the place. When we got there the place was packed! I understand the biz. When you have a packed restaurant you make lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for Valentine's day with my now-ex bf (not sad about that lol!!) and it was great. They have a tuna tartare thing that is served with chips (sounds weird I know) and it is to die for.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely some of the best fine seafood dining in the Twin Cities. Located in the hotel on the second floor it is not accessible from street level. I recommend using the hotel parking garage…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Hands down- the best crab cakes in Minnesota! I came to the oceanaire for a business dinner with five guys from the east coast, jetlegged wanting seafood. Service was impeccable, from the check backs to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Have conservatively eaten here 40 times. Not only is the food and wait staff fantastic but they knock it out of the park every single time. It is the only place I'll eat oysters in Minnesota and they are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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I don't even know where to begin describing my experiences at the Oceannaire. I have been here at least 2-3 times every year since I moved to the Cities, and on a college student's budget, that is a LOT of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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The Oceanaire is an exceptionally classy restaurant. The seafood is a bit expensive, but well worth it. Portions are generous, especially the side dishes. I would recommend reservations.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service: A- Food: A
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Oceanaire is a FANCY restaurant!!! You will feel out of place men with less than dockers and a collared shirt! It had some of the best seafood I've had in awhile. Prices are a bit high but well worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe you can do better on a coast, but in Minneapolis, this is as good as it gets! Come for the oysters, crab cakes, hash browns, and anything the servers recommend, and you won't be disappointed.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Although this place is spendy, the food and customer service make up for it. Our waitress was very attentive and the food came out promptly w/out long delays between appetizers, entrees and desserts. One of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 for good, large-portioned seafood, attentive staff and reasonable prices. -1.5 for being located in the Hyatt Regency with its dated and tired Mary Tyler Moore-circa 1977 interior. The decor…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only fish I eat is out of a can that says Starkist, so I'm no help in telling you firsthand how good this place is for seafood that will make you want to give up steak, chicken and any food that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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I went here for my Birthday and couldn't have picked a better place. The food was heavenly, the service excellent. I can't wait to go back!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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We found it overpriced for what you get. Service was condescending. I paid with Visa. When I got my Visa statement, I found that the restaurant had submitted a charge $20 more than what I had signed for.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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We had not been to Oceanaire for almost 2 years. We felt it was time to give it another chance. We had always enjoyed it, but weren't as impressed the last few times. We had a special occasion and decided that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to go here and it was everything I had imagined. Definitely the best crab cakes and the walleye was splendid. I didn't care too much for the jumbo shrimp cocktail, but that's nitpicking.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I hope that his dad will take us here again. Cause we cant afford it. But we want it. The crab leg I had there haunts my dreams. Great seafood!
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Amazing seafood and spectacular service! I would be hard-pressed to think of anything negative about Oceanaire. It is pricy, but worth the splurge. Make sure to save room for dessert!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Six of us dined here on 13 October, three for the first time, three in the past at the Seattle Oceanaire. All of us were very pleased. The Seattle and Minneapolis menus are, I assume, pretty close to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Very disappointed in our service on a Saturday night with friends. The very initial greeting was extremely weak and almost rude - as if we we're a burden to the staff that we arrived. Then we waited a half an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Good service, good food. I went for a friend's birthday on a Sunday night. It wasn't too busy and we had reservations for our group. There was a good wine selection, and the food was pretty good, ambiance is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation and were treated to prompt seating. Our dinner was delayed in the kitchen; however, the chef sent his apologies and treated us to a free appetizer of our choice....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST crabcake ever. I went here for my birthday a few years ago, and it was very loud and I left very full.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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I recently tried Oceanaire as I am usually drawn to the Steakhouse across the hall (Manny's). Food was good. Service was unattentive and could have been much better. I expect great service when you pay that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Beautiful Decor, simply the best seafood anywhere. Nice bar too. Reservations a must. Located in downtown Hyatt.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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I made reservations a week ahead of time for my boyfriend's birthday. We arrived about 5 minutes ahead of the reservation and it was complete chaos at the entrance. Several couples were upset at the wait and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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In the last few years I've been to Oceanaire only twice. The first time I was not disappointed nor was I in any way impressed until I got the bill at the end of the meal, that was impressive though not in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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I've been a handful of times from business lunches to romantic dinners and have never been disappointed. Everything is wonderful, fresh and fantastic!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Under the same ownership as Manny's (best steak ever), this place is another spot not to miss. Sometimes they have a salt-crusted Atlantic charr, big enough for 3 people. It's my favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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My husband & I have been going to the Oceanaire for several years now for our anniversary. Everytime is superb - with fantastic wait staff, great atmosphere, such a wide selection of seafood and wine. The cosy...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Positives: very good food, well-prepared; impeccable service. Negatives: quite expensive, noisy, wine list. Entrees ($20-$40) include no sides ($8-$10). Sides are large (for 4) and perfectly prepared - just...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at the Oceanaire on the 11th of September. Food was great, staff was excellent,, portion size was huge so people please be prepared. My crab louis salad would of fed...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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This restaurant offers outstanding and attentive service with knowledgable waiters who are more than happy to make recommendations and help out. The food was oustanding and very fresh, though expensive....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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It's been 2 months since my dad's 60th birthday dinner, but we still remember the experience quite well and find ourselves constantly comparing it with others less worthy. I've worked in a fine kitchen b4 and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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I have been to the Oceanaire twice in the last year or so, and both times it has been absolutely amazing. The service is the among the most professional I have ever experienced, and the seafood...well, I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2004
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Our server was great, v funny and attentive. The crab cakes were superb...so sweet...mmm... makes my mouth water just thinking about it. All entrees were great, seasoned perfectly, and dessert (apple crisp)...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2004
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The service was wonderful. We ordered the oysters on a half shell. Let the waiter pick them and we were not disappointed. Everything we had was delicios! The best part was the FREE baked alaska for his...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2004
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This is a great restaurant. If you are a pennypincher, Red Lobster is more up your alley. A proper meal here will cost you $150/head. The seafood appetizer is outstanding, and the wine list is very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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I went with a group of ladies who drank several drinks. The waiter kept pouring and I don't know if they were counting but their bills approached $100 and some may have been over $100 each. The sharing of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2004
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The absloute best. What fresh & delicious food. What an outstanding staff. I am made to feel most welcome and always look forward to at least one visit when I am in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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My experience at the Oceanaire was disapointing. After hearing rave reviews, I expected the ambience and food to be exquisite. It was noiser that I expected and the food was highly over priced. Yet, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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If you took the time to read a review about this extraordinary restaurant, you MUST take the time to visit Oceanaire! I am an addict of Oceanaire now. I crave their Crab Cakes continuously, and fulfill that...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2004
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On a Saturday evening my wife and I had a 7:00 reservation at Oceanaire. After a drink in the foyer (bar area was way too crowded), we were seated at 7:30 in a cubby-hole right next to a table of four and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2003
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Wonderful seafood, beautifully served, perfectly prepared. Hard to believe it shares menu items with Manny's. Great romantic dining spot, very good wine list.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2003
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The food is expensive and pretentiously retro. The decor suggests 1950's Miami-not! Eat here only if you must have oysters.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2003
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of the best restraunts I have ever been to. I am a very picky eater and I loved it! The crab cake was done perfect and our waitress was very knowedgeable about the menu. All...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2003
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Seafood is tricky...it has to be the absolute freshest..prepared with utmost care...and presented with imagination. The Oceanaire Seafood Room excels in all three. Big portions for tomorrows lunch and classy...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2003
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Very friendly and knowlegable waitstaff. Everyone is all over you. 3-4 different servers bringing every course and the food was fantastic! My out of town guests were very impressed.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2003
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After eating at Oceanaire in Washington, D.C. and in Dallas, I felt quite shortchanged. Bad food, BAD SERVICE, and not only that, the Minneapolis location seems to be a bit more pricey than the other two...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2003
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Oceanaire is hands down the best seafood in Minneapolis. Always fresh with some creative twists ... the cedar plank salmon is divine. But ... it's really hard to walk past Manny's to get there after parking in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2003
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So I'm $160 lighter in the wallet (for 2 people, no desert, no drinks) and what did I get? Food that was below McCormick & Schmick in quality (and more expensive!). I really expected to be amazed by an awesome...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2003
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Had reservations for my boyfriend's birthday. They seated us next to the cash register in the bar. This has to be the worst table in the entire place and it was very loud. I kept feeling like we were in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2003
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This used to be my favorite local fish place. The food is still good, but the last two times, the waitstaff has left us sitting over an hour with no food, then suddenly arriving with the entrees. This would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2003
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Yum, made my third trip to the Oceanaire tonight. Had the marlin, it was blackened and very full of flavor. The service at both Manny's and the Oceanaire is so attentive and helpful, it's odd that so few other...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2003
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I must say, I had high expectations of this place. Boy, was I dissappointed. The service was slow and unattentive. The food was OK, but very much OVER-PRICED. Everything is a la carte, which I knew going into...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2003
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My fiance and I recently ate here, and both of us were impressed. Make reservations or you'll wait, and I recommend saving this place for a special occasion so that it's worth the price. We had a wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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I do not mind paying my bill if I know I got the best fish in town, but the last 3 time I tried Oceanaire, my food was just ok. I think the menu is overpriced and Ihave a hard time with everything on the side....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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This is, no doubt, the best of the best! Thank you for the great experiences!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2003
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Oceanaire is the best resteraunt I have been to in the downtown Minneapolis area. I had the best Lobster I had ever had. The filet is the best cut in town. A must for anyone looking to eat the most tender cut...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2003
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The Oceanaire is by far the best seafood restaurant in the Twin Cities. The cuisine is done to perfection and the Chef will not let anything less than perfection leave the kitchen. Not only are their seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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Great Seafood,Attentive Service.Everything you need for a fun experience... Awesome food. The BEST seafood in the Metro hands down... Minnesota wake- up seafood isn't just Walleye,you have a top ten seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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Nice Bar, decent tender..but the food was nothing special. The scence was way to loud and the music that blarred from the speaker sounded something of "Broadway musical" and "Mary Poppins". The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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Stone crab, crab cakes, Oysters Rockafeller, salmon, and lobster---what more could you ask for in a seafood restaurant as great as the Oceanaire. The ambience is hip or hep depending on what generation you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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Be prepared to fork over the cash for a forkful of food! This place was unexpectedly and undeservingly expensive. Two glasses of wine cost $25 (I could have bought 2 bottles of perfectly good wine for that!)....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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Good place to take someone important. I've dined there 3 times and enjoyed the atmospher and service every time. Food may not be the best in the nation, but very impressive for the area. Make a reservation...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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This place is so classy - the room is spectacular, the service is excellent, the seafood is absolutely the best, and the prices are atronomical. Red Lobster? Please! Get a clue!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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The service is very good, but the food is mediocre. It rates highly here because Red Lobster is the only altrnative.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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You cannot go wrong. Far and away the best seafood restaurant in the TC, maybe the midwest. Yes, it costs about the same as a great steak house. But it's worth every penny. From the service to the food quality...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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I'll go back, the service and food (15 types of Oysters the night I was there) were exceptional!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Oysters are always fab. The service is the best and the fish -- simple and great. Definitely one of my favorites!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Had the Haddock with Ritz crust. It was very good, however, the Au Gratin potatoes were dull, dull, dull. Service was very polished, but I had asked that the alcohol be moved to a separate ticket and it took...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2002
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For these prices, I expect the best seafood in town. Sometimes I get it at Oceanaire and sometimes I don't. The first time I had their crab cakes I thought I had died and gone to Baltimore. A couple of weeks...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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It's a fun place to visit. Excellent menu choices. Knowledgeable wait staff and top shelf service! Table seating was crowded and will try a roomy looking booth next visit. You must call early in the week to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2002
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When my family arrived (reservations), my mom didn't like where we were seated due to temp. so they reluctantly prepared another table (it was only 5:30 and still quite empty). Waitstaff was pretty good. Menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
