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The Oceanaire Seafood Room is a four star restaurant in San Diego. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter area, this restaurant is expensive. It's known for its seafood. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar. This place is recently opened and good for groups.
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. Since our menu is based entirely on market availability, selections change by the day - in some cases, even by the hour. Choose your fancy prepared to your liking: simply grilled or broiled, sauteed, steamed or even fried. Served with our famous fresh baked sourdough bread, and offered with a wine list as deep as the sea, it's no wonder people come here to be spoiled.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a business dinner and the GM gave us a pvt room. The crowd was professional and the ambience was very trendy and up-dated.The warm bread was super good.......I had 4 pieces before my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently dined at oceanair for restaurant week. I have always had a great time there and my girlfriend had friends visiting from chicago. We thought this might be the one place we could take them to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Oysters there, they are the best !
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this one as well as the one in Minneapolis. EXCELLENT! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and the sides are very generous to share.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was excellent but the service was terrible. The place is beautiful and the food is great, but the experience as a whole was 2 stars. To list the negatives:Four of us got our appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though I've only been to Oceanaire once, I have to give it 5 stars based on my one-time experience. I have to start off with the sourdough bread since it was something I could not overlook. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great wine, GREAT HAPPY HOUR! Go to the bar between 5 and 6 on weekdays for cheaper prices on items off the main menu and cheap martinis and oysters.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An MD i know of fondly took us out here for a coworker's bday. A very elegant dining room as you walk in. Appetizer was no joke. It was a huge spinning chilled platter of various mollusks and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I NEVER give restaurants a 5 star rating but this was definitely one for the books, especially in San Diego where quality restaurants can be hard to find. The food was amazingly fresh and is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsI tried, going to this place earlier this year , without RSVP's , WTF was I thinking lol. You must have rsvps when you get here. Even with Rsvp's it took a wait, my boyfriend even gave the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i'm sad and disheartened to say i will officially never go back to the oceanaire seafood room. :( this used to be my favorite restaurant in san diego, but it is officially not what it used to be. i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here on a regular basis and it has never been nothing short of wonderful. I love the caesar salad to start because they use hearts of romaine instead of the yucky old leaf romaine. All...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had the ribeye cowboy cut n wow was it good! the crab cakes were sooo yummy & my friends & i looved the creme brulee!! i loved the ambiance, very classy & jazzy ;)
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant week or not, this place has GREAT service. The first time my SO and I went, we had a so-so experience with the food. I LOVE anything seafood, so I had the Mahi-Mahi. It tasted "weird,"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here thanks to restaurant week and I'm glad I did. This is a very nice restaurant and I understand why folks would come here to drop some $$$ on seafood. I would say that it definitely is worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner with my brother on a Monday evening at 8pm. To my delight, we got seated immediately; no wait. He has been here before several times and always spoke highly of this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect food, service, and atmosphere, one of the best restaurants I've had the pleasure to experience.Atmosphere: Sort of like a steak house; darker and nice cushy booths. Classy but modern, and not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite restaurant. Escargot wasn't the best that I've had, but everything else was absolutely DELICIOUS (crab cakes, diablo calamari, "Drunken" Mexican Swordfish, and shark). Will probably go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly think this place is out of my league. Mainly because:1) i don't drink wine/alcohol with meals. thats for parties.2) i'm not in my mid 30s with a nice career3) my income in one month equals...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for restaurant week. Service was excellent as usual. The food was great. Restaurant week is a great deal. Most restaurants have a limited restaurant week menu, about 3 choices for appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for my anniversary with my bf, and it was GREAT! Or waitress, Lora, was FABULOUS! It was our first time there, and we had NO IDEA what to order, but luckily Lora gave us some suggestion!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow is all I have to say about this place. Originally I had no intention of reviewing as Oceanaire already has many rave reviews and we did go for restaurant week. I think it is best not to judge a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here yesterday and this place was the shiznit. The women that greeted me as I made my way up the stairs were friendly and funny. The "Happy Birthday" written across the top of my menu was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best seafood in San Diego.The service is amazing, definitely a top-notch staff.The food is to die for... the crabcake is the best in the country and I've had crabcake in most major cities...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion Oceanaire is the best seafood restaurant in town and surprisingly has an awesome happy hour. We use to eat here for dinner all of the time and now we go for happy hour. All of our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best seafood restaurant ever. We went for San Diego restaurant week which was SUCH a good deal because like half the menu was included on it! We got the Oyster Rockefeller (delicious)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolute epitome of fine dining! I won't even bother with my menu suggestions because rest assured everything on the menu is utter perfection. My boyfriend and I like to eat, so we liked that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. This was my 2nd time here and it blew me away again. It was SUCH great food- impeccable service (Roy was our server and he was AWESOME---my husband had just gotten home from deployment and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Had dinner with a friend, excellent surroundings and ambiance, great service and the food (I had oysters rockefeller the red snapper) was very good and the portion size and temperature...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my swanky birthday dinner treat, and it did not fail to impress. Our server was very attentive and friendly, I was even given a black napkin to use, because a white one would have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice and and let me tell you, I have yet to be disappointed. I'm obsessed with fresh seafood if its cooked, and more importantly, how well it is prepared - so going into any place that has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best seafood in town.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! This is by far one of the best seafood restaurants I've eaten at. They have a great happy hour from 5-6pm on weekdays. Everything is amazing, definitely get the crab cakes, oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for happy hour only, which is awesome - i would marry this happy hour and have a beautiful angelina jolie style blended family with it. the oysters are always fresh and amazing, and i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an evening to remember. Our server Roy hooked it up! I mean we both shared some common roots, that is being from New Orleans, so he had to hook it up. No, but really, Roy was such a sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is indeed one of the Best seafood restaurants from food, ambiance, and service.Highlight - The crab cake didn't disappoint. The thick chunky and moist crab meat was what did it. The freshness of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour from 5-6 everyday. The oysters are always top notch, and the service is unbeatable. My favorite waiter is JR, very cool and mellow, hooks you up with a free round on your birthday and is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow what an amazing place!!!the workers here are very friendly and kind.the menus are printed out on a daily basisthe food just speaks for itself.very simple in presentation but its delicious.tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definetly the best seafood restuarant in San Diego and one of the best I've ever dined at. FRESH FRESH FRESH seafood. I love the oyster bar, awesome decor, fun atmosphere. A little on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good seafood, probably the best restaurant in the Gaslamp.Everything was fresh and tasted great. They have maybe 20 varieties of oysters. What more can I say?
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the BEST seafood restaurant I've ever been to. Crab cake (based on yelp recommendation) was awesome.If you are a shellfish lover, this place is perfect for you! Everything we ordered were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five for dinner including an 8 year old. Not very kid friendly but the food and service are excellent. The crab cakes were very moist with large hunks of crab, the scampi is great. Kudos to staff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A weekend stay in San Diego warranted a trip to this delightful seafood restaurant in the Gaslamp District. I called early on Saturday evening to see if they had an available reservation, which they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a confession to make. As part of my girlfriend's 25th birthday celebration (sorry ladies I am taken) I took her to Oceanaire. Sadly, I took her to Oceanaire about 30 minutes after our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times before. I must say that the fish was rather bland this time. Both my children did not eat their fish and they are both lovers of seafood. In addition, I requested a booth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Oceanaire on Sunday evening for a special birthday occassion. There were four in our party. From the moment we sat down to the moment we left (two hours later), the service was nothing less...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the minute I walked in, I sensed the love I was going to get from this place. It was a week night, so it wasn't extremely busy but still held an ample amount of early night diners. I was a guest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My g/f found this place as she's a big fan of seafood so we decided to check it out. The place is really nice and definitely a place for special events. If anyone goes here, you have to try the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend & I went to San Diego to celebrate his birthday weekend. I had a few surprises up my sleeves as I wanted to make this birthday very special. For his actual birthday, I surprised him...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in here again recently after a padre game for some drinks and oysters, and had a chance to try the crabcake. The taste is authentic, the real deal. Big chunks of lump meat visible, a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whilst in San Diego recently, I had the pleasure to dine not once but twice at the Oceanaire and if was magnificent both times. One of the most outstanding restaurants I've even been to - excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this restaurant numerous times, and not on my dime - so I was able to order well. However, Oceanaire is really overhyped.The food and service is not at par with fine dining...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went for restaurant week and was hooked. seafood at its finest with an impressive oyster menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I [heart] Oceanaire!Absolutely, hands down, no reservations my favorite restaurant in all of San Diego. And I'm not really a 'seafood person.'I love this place so much I had my (small) wedding...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded!But they have Fanny Bay oysters...need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this review short because just about everything has been said already here on Yelp.- Best meal I've had in downtown SD.- Never liked crab cakes til I had one here.- EVERY SINGLE THING we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crab cakes, Baked Alaska, and whatever the waiter says. This place is as good as it gets. Great for small and large parties. Eff blockbuster, make it an Oceanaire night TRIIIIIIICCCK!
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back and sat at the bar with a friend. This place is just so classy. Relaxing jazz music, knowledgeable bartenders. Tried mussels, crabcake sliders, oysters, cocktail shrimp, and would order it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not to sound vulgar, but this place is definitely on top of their s---.Husband and I came here for our 2 year anniversary, and this was one of the best dates and dining experiences we've had.Service -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire tries really hard and mainly succeeds. The Maitre D', Jeffrey, was totally on his game and when we were kept waiting 20 minutes for our reservation, he had us walked over to the bar for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exquisite seafood. Impeccable service. Romantic ambiance. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. It is that good.Came here with the wife for our 5 year anniversary. Make sure you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got dragged here post-WhiteRabbit, and it was deliciousness incarnate. If seafood were to have a place to pray to it from, it might be the bar at Oceanaire.They pour well crafted drinks.They know...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is magical. Thanks to my fellow yelpers I decided to try this place out during Memorial Day weekend and boy was it worth it. First let's start with the bread. It came warm with room...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance and vibe. Reminds me of the old-school seafood restaurants on the East Coast. Very expensive, but definitley worth it when you are looking to splurge, or impress some out-of-town guests...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh yummmmm...clam chowder crab cakes = perfect dinner
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap. My fiance, friend, and I had dinner here while we in San Diego for Comic-Con and I HAD THE BEST CRABCAKES OF MY LIIIIIIIIFE! There was actual visible CRAB in them...so moist...so tender......
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for fresh seafood with great flavor. The menu has some awesome selections and the chef prepares them so you can actually taste the main ingredient. A bit on the pricey side, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I don't know what the fuss about this place is all about. I honestly think there are a bunch of fake reviews in here because the food here is not that great. The "crab cakes" everyone are raving...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is generally good here and the service was excellent. It's all indoors though, so no outdoor seating in the awesome San Diego weather..Everything is ala carte and served family style.The run...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here is the local secret: go to the bar & order the crab cakes, salad, & some drinks. It is also a fantastic bar to hang out. If you ever have dinner, ask for Nathan ! Even the other servers know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do not eat seafood, so I ordered the filet. It was absolutely delicious! By far, the BEST I've ever had! Our waiter was wonderful and took the time to go over the menu. Beautiful restaurant. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here three times. You might be surprised when I tell you that I ordered the roasted chicken for my children, It was the best chicken I have had. It is worth the wait. Try the angry Nova...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went there for happy hour and it rocked!!!! the oysters were amazing. we got there at 5pm and we had the whole bar to ourselves for a few minutes before the rush started. all the happy hour food was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here by my fiancee for a surprise birthday dinner on Sunday July 19, 2009. He had pre-ordered the appetizers so that once we were seated with the other 16 guests, we were immediately...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best seafood meals of my life. We had a sampling of raw oysters which were amazing. One of the best crab cakes ever, pure crab and little bread, coho salmon with garlic confit, basil, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So amazing. The crab cakes were tops. My date ordered the filet because she is not a big fish eater and it was excellent. The clam cowder was also was tasty. The service was great as well. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many choice restaurants in downtown San Diego, I was having a hard time deciding on a restaurant to take my husband to for his 30th birthday celebration. I was looking for an elegant but fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the service was terrible, imade a reservation weeks in advance for a family bithday celebration. iasked for a round table to make conversation among the guests easier, and was told OK. upon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrated my 15th Wedding Anniversar here. The Atmosphere was great, kinda a throwback to the days of the 40 & 50's. Jazz vocalists/swing music played throughout the restaurant...you know...Classy....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a few times. Ambiance is stuffy. Low ceilings. Wait staff wears neat outfits and are very helpful and attentive, my water was never empty. We've been to Oceanaire twice in the past few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend took me to dinner here last Friday night and it was amazing! The atmosphere/ambiance is great - it reminded me of a cruise ship dinning room. Our waiter was friendly and attentive....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Oceanaire gets 5 stars all the way!My husband and I went there for our anniversary. When I booked, I told them it was our anniversary, and when we arrived, our menus said, "Happy Anniversary" at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST seafood I've ever had!! The appetizers were my favorite!! I liked the crab cake and the sampler!!!! SOOOOO good!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like fish, go here! Order the lump crab cake appetizer. Sweet, tender crab with the best sauce you've ever tasted. The menu is updated daily with the freshest fish they can find. You just can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a terrific place to go on a romantic dinner out with your significant other. The BF and I went here on a Tuesday night and found the server to be extremely attentative and knowledgable about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a much anticipated return visit for me as I had dined here last about three years ago. I really enjoyed it then and was not disappointed this time either.I had the 'Screamin' Green Lip...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here yesterday with geri & her mom for happy hour. we were an hour early per geri's instructions because this place gets crowded...very good happy hour - i wish sister was here too because i know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There already appear to be enough excellent reviews, but going to add another pleased dinner to that group. Went here for a special occasion and made reservations on the Internet. The information was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
San Diego Oceanaire takes the cake. This establishment is undeniably outstanding. I have eaten at a number of places in the Gaslamp. I always return to the Oceanaire, reason being, the service. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lobster tail "angry" style. That meant they drizzled it with Sriracha sauce with a little garlic butter. I didn't think it was anything special.Service was excellent though.This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my birthday the other day and my friend wanted to take me on a date to celebrate and left it up to me to choose the place. I had never been to Oceanaire before and had heard wonderful things...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Final Decision: One of the best crab cakes this side of the MississippiSo it was restaurant week in San Diego and the GF and I decided to check this restaurant out since one of the chefs was a former...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for the first time last night. Nice, clean cosmopolitans. Props to the BUS BOY. Who is more of a Bus Man, or shall we say a Table Technician? What service! He had a special tool that makes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience with top dollar restaurants is usually that it was OK but not worth it. That is not the case here, you get what you pay for: attentive service and management, fresh seafood, reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES! YES! YES!Brian and the gang know how to hook you (get it? hook = fish = funny?) ...they keep me coming back for more!This place has proven to be our "go to" for anniversaries, birthdays, or just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent customer service. We had the latest reservation they would give us, and with horrible traffic we were 15 minutes past the time I was told the kitchen closed. When we called with our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being in San Diego, we expected to spend a pretty penny for some good seafood...and that we did, both expensive and delicious. Reservations are a must, we wanted to go around 8pm and didn't end up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place not only cooks up a good piece of fish, but it takes that fish to a new level. I had something that had rooster sauce (yummy spicey) and crab on my fish, and it was so good! We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really nicely prepared salmon. Sweet waiter. Killer booth and fabulous everything else. Thank you for the perfect last minute anniversary dinner Oceanaire. We'll be back!Best. Crabcakes. Ever.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forget just a moment the Top Chef hype and all that, and what you really get at Oceanaire is great food, great staff and great ambiance. On our first visit here, I was nothing short of impressed....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Oceanaire this weekend and was impressed with the fresh seafood selections however not too impressed with my order...the Ono Wahoo Tuna. I had this grilled and found it to be very dry. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
came here based on the strength of the yelp reviews. so decor looks pretty cool like it's a cruise ship out of the 40's. wait staff wear short white coats to match the ambiance. ok, so it looked a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This will be short and sweet. Been here twice the only thing I can truly rave about is the service and more importantly the CRAB CAKES!!! I can't say so much for the entrees because they weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our group of friends started a dinner club, a different restaurant once a month and Oceanaire was our first selection.... and it didn't disappoint! Everything from the art deco decor and big band...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in the mood for a short review, so let's go:Good:Fresh seafood, prepared wellGood servicePretty nice atmosphereBad:NothingAverage:Nothing overly creative or phenomenal about the good aspects.All...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious delicious delicious...I have eaten here a few times and had not yelped about it but I was reminded how great it is when i went there for Mother's Day lunch with my family!!!Good lord, those...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting the Oceanaire in Seattle, I was sold. The wide variety of fresh seafood on their menu and the different preparations is divine. The staff is attentive, and knows me by face/name now....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me - good atmosphere, fresh seafood, knowledgeable & friendly staff plus their crab cake is worth making a stop here. Fresh oysters and clams are always good and good happy hour specials.Cheers,
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
been there a couple of times; one for a company event, and another just to have some oysters.Atmosphere is laid back formal if that makes sense.Food was okay, don't think I picked the better of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very Good Food! Good Service (even a "customized menu" for special event") The "Alaska ...something" desert is good if you want to impress your date:) - they light it on FIRE its cool
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met friends at the ritzy Oceanaire Seafood Room for a happy hour. For those who don't know, Oceanaire has deliciously affordable happy hour specials. $1 oysters are indeed a happy special.Bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I typically don't like to tout the booshi booshi restaraunts...but the Oceanaire is hands down the best seafood and service we have in San Diego. Period. That is it. NO more questions. Where else...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay.. the only reason why I came here was because of Brian! Not only did we have the best fish EVER.. brian came to our table and asked how our food was.. It was GREAT! I recommend.. Everything!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From my "Sunday Night Bar Hopping" series:I came here just to get a drink, so I cannot speak to their food. I did manage to sample some nice sushi made with spam, but I doubt you will find it on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
visiting the fam in san diego.... decided to buy them all dinner downtown on the way home .... but... omg, the wait was hell. it's really tough for a restaurant to make it up after they so grossly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: Very nice. When you enter the doors, you climb up a stairway. The whole restaurant has kind of a modern-nostalgic feel. Service was just okay. We had a waiter that didn't introduce...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite "fancy" restaurant, though some would argue that its not that fancy at all. You can come in wearing anything from jeans to a prom dress and feel perfectly at home. I discovered this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lovely boyfriend wanted to take me here for Valentine's day but to no avail, he took me this time during our weekend getaway. There is valet service, but they refused to check our car in due to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic crab cakes.. usually not a fan but I'll eat these any day. =) Oysters... yummmm... I like the small ones cause its less slimy. Everything else is Great but not outstanding. Would go back...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a foodie and Top Chef fan, had to dine here while in San Diego to check out Brian Malarkey's place. Yes, it was Sunday night and 6:30pm, but the place was kind of dead-weird for a place that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I celebrated our 6-month anniversary here recently. The atmosphere is perfect for a special occasion - definitely a splurge night. Chef Brian Malarkey happened to be standing right in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4 words: You must go here.4 more words: It was absolutely delicious.It's a great place to celebrate a special occassion. Got here early for the $1 oyster happy hour. Shared a dozen, tasted like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive. I hate Downtown. Crowded and busy. But VERY GOOD FOOD. Everyone I know agrees. Order the monster expensive seafood appetizer. Wonderful. Evenr the beef is good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
...I hate chain restaurants, why? once you get that big the quality goes down. This is the exception, both food and service were excellent. Outstanding decor and lively environment.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best crab cake I have ever had in my entire life.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible seafood and fantastic service. The atmosphere is kind of modern trendy, but nice. Ask for a booth when you make reservations. The Martini's are great. the only dissapointment are the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three years ago while watching Top Chef I saw that one of the contestants was the Executive Chef somewhere in San Diego. I really didn't pay it much attention cause I had no clue how far the guy was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great overall dining experience! I was impressed with the wide variety of fresh seafood on their menu and the different preparations. The staff is very friendly and attentive, but not too in your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, fun bar, but nothing special.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in San Diego to eat seafood. Actually I think one of the top dining experiences in the city. This is a sharp place. Great service, great food, and lives up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
He said. She said.He: Welcome aboard the Oceanaire. You are in for an incredible evening filled with gastronomic delights from the sea, courtesy of our executive chef, and Top Chef phenom, Brian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the crabcake. If anything, if you go during restaurant week you can get it for nearly free because of the prix fixe $40 deal. Many of their menu items sound so delicious and my thursday night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had oysters before and this was the first time I came by to try some during happy hour. I'm not a fan of big oysters... and discovered the small...Kushi's!!! Not on Happy Hour menu but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second best seafood restaurant in downtown after Nobu. Everything is very fresh and selection is great. I love to sit at the bar ( if you find a spot ). Bartenders all have been there since day one as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Several people I knew had nothing short of commendations to say about the Oceanaire and when I discovered that Brian Malarkey (a former top chef contestant) was the executive chef I was eager to dine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for restaurant week and the one thing I liked about it is that the food was fresh, stupendous! After going to Lael's and Kensington Grille for restaurant week, I was not looking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room is seafood to the next level. Unlike most upscale restaurants that provide bread before the meal starts, they provide bread AND some vegetable platter with fish (which I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent meal and service! A bottle of wine, crab cake app, ahi sashimi salad and salmon entree was $130 with tip. Crab cakes were awesome (but very rich). Combined with the sashimi salad, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
probably the best dining experience the boyfriend (oops... i mean the fiance) and i have ever had. when they found out that we had just gotten engaged that day, they gave us free champagne to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from the East Coast.. so I've had a lot of seafood in my life.I took one bite of the crab cake entree, put my fork down, looked at my boyfriend, and proclaimed "Best Crab Cakes Eveeeeerrrr!!"
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
food: 9service: 9drinks: 7design/ambiace: 9crowd: 7wait/parking/reservations: 8Oysters, wine, jumbo lump crab cakes (best in San Diego) in a art deco inspired restaurant that makes you feel like you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CRAB CAKES. Food was exquisite. Excellent presentation. Very pricey but well worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, great atmosphere. GM Philip Shayne is a man of his word and a true gentlemen in every sense. I had a problem with my entree, he took care of it and made sure my wife and I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With all these reviews...I'm not gonna break much ground here...but here I go...For dynamite seafood...this is your spot...very Eastcoastish when it comes to the quality...Meaning...perfectly shucked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very upscale place, but very good. Our waitor was Osmond and he was great. Cleared the table at the right time and gave our food at the right time. Did not feel rushed or waited too long at all.When...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
who wouldn't love the fact that they print a new menu here every day with a different fresh fish selection??? first i had the crab cake appetizer which was to die for. if i go back, i would almost...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Oceanaire. I felt like I stepped into a portal and ended back in the Bay. This place is what every great dining experience should be. Amongst the many failures in the Gaslamp, Oceanaire...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Oceanaire. It is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants of all time. If you want to experience the amazing food, but forgo the traditional mellow / mute mood of a nicer establishment I suggest...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of stopping by here with a few friends a week or so ago while on vacation and I was fairly impressed. The layout of this place is real cool...almost set like the 1940's ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is probably one of the nicest restaurants I've been to. I came here with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day and ordered off the set menu which was probably a good thing because it sounds like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sea food in downtown and the best bartender in San Diego RON!It's like cheers you get to see all the the downtowners.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here for our 1st wedding anniversary and we LOVED it. We'd definately recommend the lump crab cake. I had the filet mignon and lobster and it was excellent. Prepared just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my man came here for Valentines day. Oh yum! They had a set menu with plenty of choices for each course. There was so much good food that I can't remember it all. Crab cake was delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend really wanted to go to Oceanaire during Restaurant Week because she's a Top Chef fan. I went with her for support. Sadly, he wasn't working that night. But the food was amazing. We started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fan of the nostalgic veggie tray they send out (olives, celery, Rose radish) other than that, the food and service were not Oceanaire they were NOWHERE! I really am disappointed in the fellow...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best seafood spot I've been to in SD. Very pricey, but perfect for when people visit from out of town who want an upscale restaurant, and good for business dinners.The crab cake is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Poop! I forgot to try their crab cakes.--because i had their seafood platter instead!! HAHAservice was amazing (except they forgot to bring us a paper napkin even though we had asked 5 times to 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is fantastic here! Awesome service (i think the best i've had at restaurant). Pretty Dressy and reservations are needed. I went here for me and my Girlfriends Anniversary as soon as we arrive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I start my review, I need to throw a big shoutout to my BF's parent's who paid for this meal =D Without them, I surely would not have been able to experience this wonderful restaurant.That...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my sister here for dinner JUST to see Brian Malarkey. We're Top Chef freaks, ok. The crab appetizers were friggin' amazing, and my entree came with enough french fries to choke a horse.I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the Crabcakes are phenomenal and the salt and vinegar fries!!! Great ambiance too!
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated!As a splurge for our anniversary, my husband and I decided to go to this highly rated restaurant. The service I will say was impeccable. We had the crab cake, escargot, clam chowder,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok this place makes San Diego feel like a real city.... My fiancee/boo went here for Restaurant week and had a great time..... Now for fish there is only one place in SD in my opinion and that is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best seafod in town. go here for happy hour all the time and i always leave happy. the drinks are good the service is good the bartenders are always friendly. the mussels in the chardonay and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright...so this was the last stop on my personal tour de Restaurant Week and I have to say I was slightly disappointed. The place was packed which was to be expected, I mean the only reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I returned to the Oceanaire for SD Restaurant week and yep, I am still in love only this time, not just with the crab cakes! I ordered the Halibut in a dynamite sauce. It was spicy and tasty, tender...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us went there Fri for restaurant week. We had a really early reservation. I noticed the bar was packed b/c of their happy hour (i think from 5p-6p). I was the first one to arrive and the host...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ended up here with a birthday party of 10 and it also happened to be restaurant week. I have to say to start that it was super loud...so hard to hold a conversation with anyone other than the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant Week is the best time to try to new places. This is exactly what I did when I went to Oceanaire this week.I had the opportunity to dine at this fine establishment when I saw that it was on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I went here during restaurant week and I don't think it's fair to review a place that is seating 600 people a night! However, they did do one hella job with all the folk like me who...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CRAB CAKES! They are to die for. I love the ambience, dA�cor, attentive staff, and most importantly the food. My girlfriends and I had dinner here during restaurant week--3 course meal for $40. For...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for Restaurant Week and had an awesome experience. Normally, you can only select from 3 or 4 choices for each course but they practically offered almost everything on their regular menu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all-time favorite restaurant in San Diego! LOVE the crab cakes and EVERYTHING I've ever ordered. James (bartender) is the best... never had bad service from anyone here. The women's rest room is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for the SD Restaurant Week and have no regrets. Let me unfold for you the abosolute hedonism of our evening:Show up on time (after finding parking directly in front of restaurant)....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh... you literally have to order everything a la carte. Which is a little crazy seeming as how they are charging $40 for a fillet of fish... BOO!
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ended up at the Oceanaire after some friends here on vaca asked their concierge about a good seafood place. Another reason was they are participating in Restaurant Week. We arrived a bit early and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't the type of place I frequent on a Monday night, but it was Restaurant Week, so I did what needed to be done. And b/c it was Restaurant Week I expected a downgraded version from what you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so, i had watched brian malarkey on top chef for a whole season, and seeing that i lived in sd for 4 years. was rooting for the hometown dude who was awesome at seafood. knowing this, and that i love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My BFF Ellen K. and I had a wonderful time here on the first day of Restaurant week. We had the pear salad, and the crab cakes were exceptional...we both agreed it was the best we've ever had...they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, both times food and service were 5 stars. I would highly recommend this establishment over any other place in San Diego that serves seafood.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service and food turned my experience into a Shakespearean sonnet if I may.....To dine at Oceanaire can I name thee heaven? Ascending the stairs up to be greeted by St. PeterFor a special...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had the Grand Shellfish tower and all the expensive stuff in the menu. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. I've been to practically every seafood fine dining location in socal and this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cant wait to go back :) The food was fantastic. We had... oysters to start, the amazing crab cake appetizer, tuna and avocado salad (very very spicy, I couldn't stop eating it because it tasted so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Oceanaire is the best. Everything is great, from some of the tastiest seafood I've had to a rich assortment of comfort food. Maybe an eclectic mix, but it works and is more than welcome on my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
back again after my first experience in the summer to celebrate getting my masters...have to admit it probably wouldn't be as good if i went with a guy or friends because i'd feel guilty spending that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have sampled seafood from over 30 planetary systems, including Sea World and this is the best selection! I recommend the King Shrimp Platter With Extra Carp Sauce. At only $125.00, it was a deal. In...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Oceanaire is... adequate. The atmosphere is nice: friendly staff, comfortable tables, an inviting place. I found the menu uninspiring and the prices uncomfortably high. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service: PERFECTLY AWESOME. I have never been dissatisfied with the service here. it is second to none.Food: PRETTY AWESOME. I must say that the creamed corn is DYNAMITE! We ordered: fish and chips-...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best restaurant in San Diego as far as I am concerned. We went there for our second trip for Christmas Eve dinner with our family. The service is always extraordinary and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let see, last night was like my 30th time here over the last 3 years. No Moon fish, but like they say, "their menu is based upon the whims of the ocean. " The waiter suggested they werent in season,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely top notch. Really awesome swanky decor, so fresh seafood! Crab cakes are to die for. Great wine selection. Friendly service.We had the chilled seafood tower for an appetizer and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've always had amazing service and food here. On special ocassions we'll have a reservation for a table, but on casual nights out we love to belly up to the bar.They have an wonderful fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars for this place? Hmm... I think some ratings are blindsided by the fact that the executive chef is Brian Malarkey, a contestant from season 3 of Top Chef. Let's not forget - he did lose and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am sorry all...I had a terrible experience here. Overrated and loud! Service was horrible. Expensive for what you get and then you have the chef strolling around the restaurant thinking he is hot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh how I love thee....let me count the ways:1. crab cakes2. lemon drops3. crispy shoestring fries4. dim lighting5. great bartenders6. great atmosphere7. beautiful restrooms.8. crab cakes9. did I say...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a memorable experience! Went here on Mother's Day and it was fabulous. You walk upstairs and are transported to another place. It no longer feels like California, but rather somewhere in NYC....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place made me love seafood more than hate it.Or maybe I'm just a snob and must have great service and wine to go with it. I took my man here for his birthday dinner -- poor guy, I made him sit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in town. We only go for special occasions though because of the price. We always go for restaurant week it is 40 bucks per person! I have to have my own crab cake when I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First thing first, the crab cakes are a must have! They have a brand new menu everyday, depending on what's fresh. Their food is very high quality and the service is terrific. They also have a set...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best seafood in san diego. awesome crab cakes. the menu changes frequently with an amazing array of fish to choice from. i've never been dissappointed by the food or service. great restaurant i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
seriously thought.... the CRABCAKE is a must! THE Oceanaire's crabcake is one of a kind... i've never tasted anything like that!
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough about The Oceanaire.The hosts and hostesses were great. They were extremely helpful on the phone when taking my reservation and seated us immediately even though we were 15 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of better seafood restaurant in San Diego. The service is attentive. They always have fresh seafood. I compare them to McCormick & Schmick's in terms of the cuisine: American seafood. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I gotta give it up to Aaron who I believe was my server last weekend. I've met so many people this week, but I think that was ya boys name.Anyhow, me and six of my friends hit this spot up. Three...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its probably my 5th time at this resturant. I only been here for work so I always get the best food all the time.This time we were early and got to catch the Happy Hr which was from 6-7pm and they had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my new favorite restaurants! I'm so glad I checked Yelp for a nice special event restaurant in San Diego...I was looking for some place with: 1. great food 2. a romantic atmosphere 3. some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved their booth at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food festival. I have yet to plan an evening to actually come to the restaurant but I just had to mention that they put the most effort into the booth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am very impressed. I thought the food was superb. The service was fantastic and the bill was not to high. We had two bottles of wine, the crab cake appetizer and I had the Mahi Mahi. Everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I decided to try seafood when we visited San Diego. We wanted to be within walking distance of Gaslamp and we decided on Oceanaire, using yelp reviews as our basis. We walked in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! oysters. Other items that are good -- Mussels, hash brown (w/bacon bits, tabasco -- the large size should feed 10 people!), key lime pie. Oh, and their specialty bass is excellent!Things that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn good, the fixed price menu was delish. Loved the grilled brussels sprots and my Mahi Mahi was sumptuous.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely THE go-to spot in San Diego for a guaranteed great seafood experience. The art deco decor is elegant but fun and the professional wait-staff is obviously very good.It's expensive, so this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is a pretty swanky restaurant with its art deco style interior, but unlike most other fine dining establishments its not overly trendy or pretentious at all. The waiters are friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still phenomenal. Where else can you get oysters for $1 each (that's a happy hour)? So fresh, so delicious. And I'm telling you again - the fish and chips are da best!
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that despite them having undercooked my halibut and me having to send it back to get cooked more, I still give this place 5 stars. Why? The fish was the freshest I've had in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sean makes unreal sushi, food is outstanding, service is great at the bar and hit or miss in the main dining room.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love Love this place! Everything from the atmosphere to the food and the staff it's an all round 5 star!! I think we go here about once a month and always sit at the bar which you can order from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While we were at the Top of the Hyatt more than a week and a half ago, we asked the waitress for some recommendations for seafood restaurants in the Gaslight District. On the top of her list was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't get to meet Brian Malarkey, but the food was spectacular! I came here with a big group (my bosses' treat) and ate so many oysters, crab legs, and a super fancy $45 ahi tuna plate! Of course...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know what I can say that hasn't been said before. This place is AMAZING. The food, the service, the staff, the amazing bartender, and the ambiance. If I could give it more stars, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the prices and reputation, I expected good food and great service. We got ok food and indifferent service. Our side dishes were brought out before our oysters by another server before our server...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as seafood is comcerned, oceanaire is where it's at. Amazing food and wonderful staff.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire has NEVER dissapointed! I'm from SF where one becomes a food snob and this place blows my pallet's mind. The 1940's oceanliner theme completes the package. Impecible service without being...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best crab cake ever! love their oysters, rock shrimp, and fries!! yes, fries! creme brulee is also a delight.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crabcakes are memorable, meaty, luscious, crabby goodness... and I don't even eat crabcakes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in San Diego. I have lived here over 10 years and have experienced my fair share of great seafood. This place does not disappoint. It has some of the best seafood in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Definitely not impressed. Pretty crappy service and the food was average. Not sure why everyone raves about this place (perhaps a crush on Malarkey?). The worst oyster shuckers in the city -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back there a couple weeks ago before a ballgame. It was every bit as good as I remembered-pricey but good. I had the mahi mahi and it was cooked perfectly. My friend ordered ahi sashimi and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, watching Top Chef, season ?, with Brian Malarkey, I had to try out his kitchen. It was our anniversary and I phoned in a dinner reservation stating the special occasion. Little did I know how...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i made two visits here with my family recently and we LOVE it!food and service is great here.the shellfish platter is extraordinary here!oysters,shrimp cocktail,scallops,mussels, and king crab...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat!!!This place is expensive but worth every penny. We went here for an anniversary dinner and they treated us like kings. We did not make any other plans for the night so I asked the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yum... love this place. You don't even have to dress up, although it is a pretty fancy place. (This IS San Diego afterall). The service is beyond great, the food is beyond terrific and atmosphere is very...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! We went here for a special occasion with a few friends - and WOW. I would give it a really solid 4.5 stars if I could. Everything was fresh and delicious and absolutely amazing. I am only bumping...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WORTH IT!!!! Everything is done here the way it should be done. The service, the food, the bar, the ambiance, everything is top notch. If you are looking for an evening out, where no worries are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you feel like getting out of hand with dinner than try the Baked Alaskan for dessert. You will have to run about 50 miles to work off the calories but it is worth it. The rest of the menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Granted I haven't had a full meal there but I love the Oceanaire, I feel like I'm back in Boston again when I walk in. Sure , its pricey, but I indulge every once in a while. Sit at the bar and order...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Great overall dining experience! I was impressed with the wide variety of fresh seafood on their menu and the different preparations. The staff is very friendly and attentive, but not too in your face. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Last week a friend of mine took me to the Oceanaire for their happy hour and challenged me to eat my very first Oyster. I am not adventurous when it comes to raw seafood, but we were sitting at the Raw Bar and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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My visit to the Oceanaire last Wednesday was near perfect. The service was prompt and friendly and helped me make delicious appetizer and dinner choices. I overate before dinner was over and opted out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Last week a friend of mine took me to the Oceanaire for their happy hour and challenged me to eat my very first Oyster. I am not adventurous when it comes to raw seafood, but we were sitting at the Raw Bar and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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My visit to the Oceanaire last Wednesday was near perfect. The service was prompt and friendly and helped me make delicious appetizer and dinner choices. I overate before dinner was over and opted out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go for happy hour. Opens at 5 until 7pm. The drinks are pricey at $7 but they are so delicious, strong and worth it. I'm more of a smooth Gin and Club Soda drinker. So I was afraid the drink choices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like everything about this place. Yes, it's pricey but you get what you pay for. I've never been disappointed. Once I accidentally ordered fish & chips - they have it but not under that name -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, if you go when the Padres are playing there is some ridiculously cheap deal available, but if not I promise it would still be worth it. The crab cake is LEGENDARY and you will crave it a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE fan of Oceanaire here! I've only been a few times, but each one has been perfect. If you have issues with a "pricey" location, then stay away as it's not cheap by any stretch, but I feel their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told to dine here by a good friend of mine while I was in San Diego visiting my girlfriend. We pretty much ate here for the same reason many others have recently -- Brian Malarkey of Top Chef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculous Happy Hour! Every weekday 5-6pm, get down on the freshest, widest selection of oysters in town - all for $1 each - plus lots of other delicious snacks and great cocktails.If you go for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why this place is getting such great reviews....I wonder if the staff is made to write reviews. My husband and I walked in on a Sunday evening and everything looked beautiful as we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters were fantastic. As a seafood fan, I had a great dinner. Perfect service... They had a good choice of seafood dishes, you can select from local catch and also select the fish to be simply...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding!Food, service and ambiance that are absolutely worth the price.A lovely 40s atmosphere, great portions of well-design and flavored food.An attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff.Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great wine list! Swanky establishment without all the pretense! Super friendly staff, seated a party of us (8) without reservations. Food is excellent in a cool part of town. We didn't go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brian Malarky!! lol so my friend and i ate here on saturday night and we were def a little nervous. we kept hearing that the food was ok to not good, but the service was awesome. we decided we're not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the nervous, shaking crowds of Comic-Con descended on the Gaslamp, we were forced to look of the main drag for food. By god, I'm glad we did. Boasting the finest crab-cakes and shrimp cocktails,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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The oceanaire's decor is reminiscent of NY art deco era oceanliners. Think pre-tragedy Titanic. Really great ambiance and overall design. Not too over the top, but classy enough to know you're going to drop...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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This is the best seafood restaurant in town. They have the chef from the show top chef and you can see why.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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The seafood here is absolutely delicious and the chef does a great job at making the customers happy with their dishes.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate seafood. Odd that I'm reviewing a seafood place is it not?My wife and I met some friends here who were finishing up a meal and were hungry so we decided to eat dinner also. Normally at a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, upscale place to go and be loud, have a bunch of drinks and not feel like you're pissing off the waiters or other patrons since it's a loud atmosphere. As far as the food goes - the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here is a POP-Quiz....Where can you get one of the best Filet Minon's in San Diego? Answer: A seafood restaurant of course. Oceanaire.True story. I never thought that my go to meal at a seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place to go for Seafood in this whole city on the water....not tottaly ture but it is my favorite. I try and go as much as I can, I mean as much as I can! I usually opt to eat at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very happy with my first visit to Oceanaire. The atmosphere was classy without being stuffy. Our server was courteous, fun and helpful. The crab cakes are as terrific as everyone says, thick...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It really is as good as it gets. We started with oysters at the bar. The staff was great about explaining the different types and recommending a good red (yes a red) wine go to with it--ZD Pinot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My faith in humanity has been restored by way of my stomach .Conventional culinary wisdom tells us that everything that can be done has been done and that we have seen, heard and eaten everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there was an option for 6 stars I would pick it. This place is amazing. I have been to my share of fine dining and not all can live up to their prices: Oceanaire has extraordinary food at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is the quintessential seafood restaurant. I went here for my birthday and received a special birthday menu. I'm a big crab cake person, so I gave them a shot. They were good, but not as good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks for the perfect dinner!Aah... I can't stop dreaming about that seafood sampler that we ordered for appetizer. A bunch of crab legs, shrimp, mussles and oysters all stacked up on a mountain of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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The crabcakes here are the best I've ever had in my life. It was really a CRAB cake. Chunks of delicious crab meat with barely any filler, cooked to perfection!
kudzu.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's really good, folks. From the product quality, food preparation, and service, it is one of the best in town, and by far the best in the gaslamp.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I told the waitress and Brian Malarkey I'd write a review so here it is. I heart food and ambiance. This place is freakin fantastic. As long as you have money in the bank, go eat there! My bf...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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I am not a fan of the atmosphere of Oceanaire, but the food is great. Even during restaurant week the food and service were still good.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Those with huge appetite fully benefits from the recent Restaurant Week - 3-course meal for $40. For those who don't, one crab cake is plenty to share between two, and the good-sized entrees can be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating at The Oceanaire, I think I've become spoiled.Last month, I thought it'd be nice to celebrate my boyfriend's and my anniversary here. We both watch Top Chef and I wanted to see what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok.... i have to update... i seriously eat here at least once every two weeks.i mean the food is absolutely amazing, and the service is outstanding every single time!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. Tha mothafuckin' crabcakes FTW. Sweet baby Jesus lord christ allmighty.The oceanaire's decor is reminiscent of NY art deco era oceanliners. Think pre-tragedy Titanic. Really great ambiance and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Craaaaaabcakes.Thanks to Restaurant Week, I got to try their outstanding three-course meal--starting with a crabcake appetizer, followed by a yellowtail entree, and finishing off with some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me and three of my closest friends went here for restaurant week last night and we were not disappointed, i had the crab cake for my appetizer, it was simply amazing, a nice crust on the outside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok.. it's an upscale seafood restaurant. It does that well.But most of the seafood on the menu isn't my cup of tea. I shouldn't really like it. It's all Pacific. And, I didn't leave thrilled. For...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever have the chance to go to Oceanaire, don't even think twice about doing it. I went there for a work function during Restaurant Week. The place was packed but the staff was still very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it.I had the sea bass and it was good, but for the price I would have thought it would be better.Stuffy ambience.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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top chef contender brian malarkey is the executive chef at this seafood restaurant in the gas lamp quarter of san diego.as the name suggests, the specialty is seafood. while you can choose however you want...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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top chef contender brian malarkey is the executive chef at this seafood restaurant in the gas lamp quarter of san diego. as the name suggests, the specialty is seafood. while you can choose however you want...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shout out to ron and j.r.!!this was the spot that i would love to go out on a weekday to and hate to come into work the next morning! ive eaten in the restaurant but im TELLING you *or is that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is excellent and the food is very good....that is obvious at a place like this. They have the best raw bar in SD, for sure.They need a more exciting menu, that is the only thing that bothers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since watching Last Season's Top Chef, I have been dying to check out Oceanaire. Finally found the right occasion and made reservations for my boyfriends birthday last week. I was thoroughly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had such a great time at Oceanaire while visiting San Diego for the first time in January. After meticulously collecting restaurant recommendations from people we encountered downtown, we finally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ingredients for a perfect cocktail party:Combine 1 part delish food (make sure to include sinfully rich crab dip, perfect WTF did I just eat crab cakes and amazing oysters) with 1 part prospective...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Brian Malarkey - how you captured my heart during your performances on Top Chef: Season 3 and how your diplomatic behavior made me swoon (good thing I have TIVO - I could pause the show each time I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Last night's dinner at Oceanaire was an event that my wife and I won't soon forget. A few weeks ago, I started making plans for our 20th anniversary dinner. My original decision was to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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I've taken out of town friends here twice and it was great both times. It's got a classy, retro decor -- but the best thing is the fresh seafood.One time we went crazy and got a huge platter of oysters and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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I've taken out of town friends here twice and it was great both times. It's got a classy, retro decor -- but the best thing is the fresh seafood. One time we went crazy and got a huge platter of oysters and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crab cakes along are worth visiting this restaurant, but bring your Amex Platinum as prices are very high. I must say, I've tried most of the nice restaurants in downtown SD and this is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best Seafood and Happy Hour in San Diego. This place has killer food, fabulous service and has the classiness of a nice restaurant without being stuffy or uncomfortble.Everything about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Class, amazing service, fresh food, and the best crab cakes in San Diego... This place will bring you back to a better time and place, when service mattered, and a first date meant getting dolled up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
***THIS IS THE ONLY 5 STAR RESTAURANT IN GASLAMP, PEOPLE!***YAYAYAH I was so excited I finally got to eat here. I celebrated my graduation here *pats herself on the back* and I've seriously been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ana, my partner in crime, and I recently went to the Oceanaire for a little celebratory girls night out...actually, if was for our birthdays, now that I think about it.Anyways, we sat at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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We had a wonderful meal here. The seafood is out of the world, and the whole restaurant is just beautiful!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is hands down the best seafood joint in town. Just go on a tuesday, like I did, and have to wait for 30 minutes in a packed bar to get to the even more packed dining room. Try the red...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK - NOW I am happy! I finally made it to dinner here after plotting a meet-up with a colleague for 5 months. High register for dining in all respects- Tod our server was great, casual, funny,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking to part with some SERIOUS cash, this is the place for you. Great selection of seafood. Happy Hour is a better bet if you're stretching your dollar. Service was excellent. Nathan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like Morton's for steak, this place is exceptional for seafood - oh and they do have superb filet mignon with bearnaise sauce if you're in that mood.I'd recommend it for special occassions, formal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give it 3 1/2 stars I would. In short, it's good - not great. Friendly, reliable service and pretty good fare - but I really expected much more. The crab cakes are exquisite, but beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some coworkers during restaurant week to check out the food since I love seafood. However, my coworkers had an alterior motive- Brian Melarke (sp?). I'm not an avid TOP CHEF...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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This is a well known place in San Diego and it's worth the hype. The executive chef was on the reality show Top Chef and just going there to see him is fulfilling enough.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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My wife took me to Oceanaire on Valentine's Day. It was a last minute reservation (but worked in our favor .. more on that in a minute). I had the menage a troi with a variety of seafood on it while my wife...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What was great: the pickled herring that comes before the meal and the raspberry salad, both of which were really very delicious. My food arrived literally two minutes after I had ordered, after i had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fine dining fo sho!We ate at the bar again. Same great food. Same great service. Can't wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! I feel like I am on an old ocean liner when I eat here. This is the first place I ever tried an oyster... Anywho- the crab cake is pure, unadulterated crab meat....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ingredients for a perfect evening in San Diego:1. A good friend.2. A seat at the oyster bar at Oceanaire.3. A bottle of Veuve.4. A dozen oysters topped with plenty of freshly shredded horseradish,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't wait to go back! Everything about this restaurant I loved. I am quite picky when it comes to seafood so this was definitely the place for me. Reminded me of old Hollywood upon entering. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to. Walking into the restaurant feels like being transported back to the days of old jazz and swing music or something. We came here for our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My Lord Balls. This has to be the best sea food I have ever had. The whole retro 50's look to everything made for a cool relaxed atmosphere. Started off with some dirty martinis whitch they come...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious and a wonderful evening. I have one complaint - we had to wait even though we had a reservation, but despite that the food was good and I had a fantastic time.We had a fish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE - I AM ONLY REVIEWING THE HAPPY HOUR AT THE OYSTER BARThis has to be one of my most favorite happy hours to go to in San Diego. They have $1 Oysters of the Day and believe me, there are MANY...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I SO wanted to like this restaurant. I've just recently moved to SD and this was my first "big night out". I thought that the best-rated seafood restaurant in the city would be just the ticket....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review with a WOW:It was my wife's birthday last Friday, and we decided to go to the Oceaniare to celebrate. The restaurant itself is very classy. Our waiter told us they were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Next time I come here, I'm definitely going to ask for a booth. I thought the layout of the restaurant was a bit awkward but it can be overlooked. They start you off with the complimentary bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What do you give a place when the service was amongst the worst you've ever had, and the food was topnotch?Visiting San Diego - - I was in the mood for seafood, and Robbie-Boy asked the concierge...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
quite possibly one of my FAV restaurants in SAN DIEGO, food is fantastic, and the service is great. the only beef i had was that i couldn't bribe anyone there to get a table faster :( also.........
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful restaurant. Elegant, but not stuffy. The service is stellar as is expected of a place this caliber. We come for the shellfish platter which is always amazing, fresh and huge, as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not sure what to write. I am sure my better 3/4 Gracie will write something more accurate anyways.The gist is we got seated- I ordered a bottle of wine before anything- and we waited 40 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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The food was good, but of course it was, there really aren't that many "bad" restaurants in San Diego. That said, there are many other seafood restaurants I'd recommend that are much less expensive and just as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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The food was good, but of course it was, there really aren't that many "bad" restaurants in San Diego. That said, there are many other seafood restaurants I'd recommend that are much less expensive and just as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only fitting to go to a place called Oceanaire (nice salty breeze) with two of the saltiest characters I know. DG and Puquenralle love some good food... oysters, fish, bread done right...The dining...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After narrowing down our search for where we'd be celebrating our 1 year anniversary, we finally decided on Oceanaire. My work colleagues were huge fans of the restaurant, some of them even crowning...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's white linen, first-class dining. I see a whole bunch of Restaurant Week reviews... You are cheating yourself if you think you are going to get the full treatment for $30. Go on a normal night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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I love this place. The food is FANTASTIC. The staff is great. And if Brian is working he will come out and say hi. He's a nice guy too. I dined here on New Year's eve and had a great great meal. Love it!
kudzu.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crab cakes are out of this world. If its your first time going, order it, you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old spice in the men's restroom - keep in it real. First, my beef: $20 valet parking? WTF? We were here on a Saturday night and twas packed. Brian Malarky was in the kitchen - representing and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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A group of 8 went out to celebrate my birthday on January 5, 2008. The Host was very professional and courteous. The waitress seemed a little aloof at first, but warmed up quickly.We ordered appetizers which...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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A group of 8 went out to celebrate my birthday on January 5, 2008. The Host was very professional and courteous. The waitress seemed a little aloof at first, but warmed up quickly. We ordered appetizers which...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant Week, so my hopes were high, This is the time for the restaurant to sell itself. The menu selection was great and not limited like other restaurants. The drinks were strong, for me too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for restaurant week because i am too cheap to go during regular days. I must admit, I dig the whole oceanliner thing even though in my mind I think its gimmicky as hell. We had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before I say anything else I just have to say: BEST crab cakes I have tasted so far in my short life/experience of eating. They beat the ones I've had up at Jake's in Del Mar. For me, the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for restaurant week. I started my evening with a rusty nail. Man that is a strong drink. I had the titanic wedge salad, stuffed sole, and peanut butter mousse for desert. All in all it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once and I'm already a fan. It must be because Oceanaire is a seafood lover's paradise. The crab cakes live up to their billing, as do the various seafood entrees. Sampled the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this place has some of the best seafood I've had in San Diego. I'm extremely picky about my seafood and hate any fishiness in my food, but I'll eat things here I won't eat anywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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It was my wife's birthday last Friday, and we decided to go to the Oceaniare to celebrate. The restaurant itself is very classy. Our waiter told us they were trying to create a "50's" sophisticated kind of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was impressed with their food and pleasantly surprised at their service. Our waiter was very helpful and quick to respond, but not so intrusive enough that it seemed like he was looking over our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is a small chain but don't let that scare you. I am always skeptical of restaurants that are part of a larger mother ship. I enjoyed Oceanaire Seafood Room; Brian Malarkey's touch on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing! It really is the best seafood in San Diego. I love how the menu changes daily so your fish is always prepared differently. My favorite thing is the tuna tartar that isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best crabcake in the city! Kinda pricey, so sit at the bar or go to happy hour. Really nice bathrooms...super clean!
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is excellent from the atmosphere to the food. There is a great selection of fresh fish and the best chicken I've ever tasted anywhere in San Diego. The price is a bit high but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's our 10th anniversary and since our Paris fund had been blown on a house, I got to pick second choice. So of course I pick Oceanaire. Just as good as Paris, right? Love Top Chef. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Judging by the all the positive reviews, I must have come on an "off" night. However, when a party of three is dropping upwards of $400 for dinner, there should be little tolerance for "off" nights....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at Oceanaire for years, here's the real deal...The vibe here is unparalleled in SD. Think updated 40's styling, swanky yet sleek lines and quite possibly the coolest bathroom in SD....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the top seafood restaurants in San Diego. It has a fantastic atmosphere, creative menu, and amazing drinks. The seafood tower is a wonderful appetizer, but it is a lot of food (so be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, great service, great food, great ambiance. My favorite restaurant, even though I don't like the chef personally.You have to eat the crab cakes. You have to!
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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They have the best crab cakes hands down. Chucks of real crab form these baseball like cakes, instead of mushy pancakes. I've been craving them since the day I left. My father who hates seafood hate half! The...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn good. Our waiter looked like Bill Nye the Science Guy, which made our experience there even more fun. Love that quirky, fun loving scientist! I'm pretty much a crabcake snob, coming...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crabcakes are sooooooooooo good!...and I'm not even a fan of crab cakes. If you go around 5 or 6 there is a really great 3 course meal special for around $20-25 that's worth it. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place can execute. I've been about a half-dozen times, in groups ranging from two to 50, and the good folks of Oceanaire have never failed to blow me away. I didn't realize that the chef (Brian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love dining here. People may say it's too pricey--but it's so worth it. You've got to be willing to pay for the best...and believe me, this is one of the best!The shellfish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing dinner!! My uncle came to town and let us choose a place to eat, we debated and debated about where to go. We had been to Oceanaire for drinks and I wasn't impressed by the decor (it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My lovely wife decided to suprise me and fly some of the fam from SF to join in celebrating my birthday. We had an awesome evening. The restaurant is killer and the crab cakes are to die for. (I love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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The ambiance is wonderful, the seafood is fresh and amazing. I love that the menu changes daily, and the head chef Brian is aweseome.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! OMG! OMG!I have to tell you about a restaurant I went to last weekend.O C E A N I R EThis restaurant is freaking Ah-mazing!I went down to SD this weekend to do Maid of Honor sheezy with my big...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service here is excellent. My favorite is the Maryland crab cake. The shellfish sample plater presentation is just wonderful. We took a picture of it to show to my friends. The king crab,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great selections of seafood. Must try there oyster selections-fabulous!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I liked The Oceanaire before the latest Top Chef. I liked it because the service was awesome and the seafood fresh and delicious. This was reinforced with my latest visit. It seems to help things...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Top Chef's seafood steak is quite the catch (only one comes in the order, but it's big), and the macadamia-crusted mako shark... OMG, really, truly off the hook!!The portions are quite large and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bartendars are all fantastic and fun. Eugene is an absolute doll. Some of the food is mediocre, but the crab cake- I mention only 1, because there is only 1 per order, is large and full of jump...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. The fish is very tasty and fresh. Josh is our server and he is extremely friendly. We order one regular entree and order an early bird special ( $30 with appetizer, entree and desert), I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place because of the Seattle location, where I quickly became a regular, since I am there often for work. Now, I would totally drive down to San Diego for a quick outlet jaunt in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For a place whose PR machine touts its kitchen phenom as SD's culinaire du jour - you know, since his locally over-publicized stint on Bravo's "Top Chef" - I have to admit I left this place feeling a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Enter to blaring big band tunes and dim lights. Think retro nautical supperclub. The menu lists the various fish the restaurant offers on a regular basis and it is reprinted daily with a check mark...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top 2-3 favorite restaurants here in San Diego. The seafood is nothing but fresh. Best crab cakes I have ever had.I like eating at the raw bar. I like to eat at most restaurants bars, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sit at the bar and have a mind blowing "informal" dinner, It's fantastic. The bartenders are well versed, the food is amazing, the decor is very classic diner-ish(not trying to be hip, as some say)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what else can you say about this place, great food, great service, and great price!bad thing is, traffic is terrible to get here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm going to be in the minority here, but I was less-than-impressed with this place. I ate here two weekends ago for a casual business dinner. I came in with high expectations after reading the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took a recommendation and recently tried this restaurant. It was as described a little pricey; however, you receive excellent food quality and service. The fish, lobster bisque and signature hash...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and now, San Diego, I kept my expectations moderated when I went to the Gaslamp's Oceanaire for a business dinner. Talk about a pleasant surprise....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent restaurant, just like the one in ATL. Still quite pricey but just an overall pleasure to dine there. The crab cake was amazing as usual while the fish were so fresh and delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Exploring the neighborhood brings me here. My wife tells me that the dude from best chief works here. The menu is a great selection of some very interesting fish. I think it is great, that a majority...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to come here not just because of Oceanaire's notorious reputation for serving tasty seafood, but because Brian Malarky from Top Chef is the executive chef at this location. At least I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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I echo all of the postive reviews posted here. I have been lucky enough to dine at Oceanaire in both Seattle and San Diego. Excellent food and service at both locations.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tough one for me. Because... this place actually fucked up REALLY BAD two times out of the four times i have been ... and yet i still think it deserves four stars! Someone slap me in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes happy hour is great here! But...the downside is that its only for 1 hour. A variety of oysters for $1.00 - $1.50 on happy hour. Good wines by the glass. Service is also great at the bar. Now for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is self-described as a "place and time akin to a classic 1930's ocean liner". The restaurant has valet parking in front for those who have trouble finding parking. This a nice upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crab cakes are top notch - HUGE chunks of crab in them.. I could come here and just order appetizers... The misc seafood appetizer is very impressive.. You are served a large bucked filled with ice,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living in the Gaslamp allows for ample time to taste all the food. Oceanaire is upscale and a wonder for your important occasions and guests.The food is terrific and the place feels like SF or NY....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Top Chef freak. I love to cook and therefore I love the showI took a friend visting from out-of-town who was not a Top Chef watcher, which kind of bummed me out since we couldn't order food and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for the first time last week and it was great! It was me and my bf's anniversary and I looked up this place on yelp and omg...it's got the high ratings for a reason! We wished we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on the company dime so I got to try quite a few items. The crab cakes were delicious, they had chunks of crab in them so they were a little less 'cakey'. they also had a variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar with great bartenders. Try the crab cakes, melt in your mouth
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I love this place! We've been a number of times and have always had an awesome experience, both with the food and the staff. We always sit at the bar, although one day would like to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had a business meeting for 10 persons and tried to make a reservation for their private dinning room.Of course, no one really knew what the conditions were to book that room. The lady in charge only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From start to finish -this was a total hit. I wasn't sure how to dress for the restaurant and their website had some great advice "Dress for the occasion, not the restaurant. You'll be just as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far and away, my favorite place in San Diego. Not only do you get treated the same whether you are in an Armani suit or flip flops and shorts, but the service is backed by the food. Get the hash...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Oceanaire several times. Not on any special occasion, just that my BF and I were hungry. I love that there is valet right there in front of the place, since I hate to mess with downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I are what you would consider normal people- not taco bell poor but not too rich either. If that sounds like you and you're in the mood for a special occasion dinner, this is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a recommendation from the friend with us, we all went there for my mom's birthday last August. It was my mom and my first time and it was so worth the experience. If you're not in the mood to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The insider move on this place is the monday through friday happy hour with dollar oysters and a whole lot of discounted apps that more then suffice as a moderately priced meal.The main dining room...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here during Restaurant Week and all I can remember are the crab cakes. The best crab cakes I've ever had in my life!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is a favorite spot for drinks and appetizers at the bar for my girlfriends and I, but I was very disappointed in my Valentine's Day dinner. I'm guessing I just ordered the wrong thing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best seafood meals I have had anywhere, seriously. Went here the Sat. before Mother's Day and it was ridic. Old school 50s vibe, classic dishes mixed with interesting new preparations. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have one word to describe this place...swankalicious. I know swankalicious is not a real word, but you will think that it should be after eating here.As we walked in the door, my wife I were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can people marry restaurants? I'd marry this place. I'm from Maryland and picky about crabs (the seafood, not the STD). Their crabcakes altough expensive are so close to what I ate back home. Fluffy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks well. The servers are especially attentive, the food very fresh, the wine selection nice and broad.If you get a small order of vinegar fries, they're quite possibly the most subtle...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Simply THE BEST in San Diego for:1- the freshest seafood in beautiful preparations of various world influences2- taking someone you want to impress with a beautiful dining room and the most attentive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Simply THE BEST in San Diego for: 1- the freshest seafood in beautiful preparations of various world influences 2- taking someone you want to impress with a beautiful dining room and the most attentive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
by far one of the best experiences ever! How often do you get a personal visit from the excutive chef and treated like royalty? Tihs place delivers on all levels and the food is unbelievably good. A...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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Oceanaire is my favorite restaurant in all the land! The service is impeccable, the atmosphere swanky, and their fresh fish preparation is beyond compare! Even their bathrooms are superb! I'd say skip their...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am totally impressed with this place. From the moment I walked in, it seemed to go beyond my expectations. The restaurant has the feel of a sophisticated place without that overpriced, hyped up,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Oceanaire is hands down the best Seafood restaurant in San Diego. Very elegant a great atmosphere the food is absolutely amazing!! One of my favorite things to get at seafood restaurants is crab...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Phenomenal. There are some nice seafood restaurants in San Diego (as there should be), but none come anywhere close to Oceanaire for service, attetnion to detail, ambienece, and exceptional food. This is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Usually I am a carnivore, but friends of mine convinced me to eat at the "new hot-spot" in the Gaslamp. Upon entering, I immediately felt as though I was swept into a vacation for my senses. Towers of colorful...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little pricey, a lot delicious. Oceanaire had the best opah I have ever tasted... full disclousure: the only opah. I still have no idea what opah is, but I can tell you it's delicious. The pickled...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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I had heard a lot about Oceanaire and when the opportunity presented itself for me to go there for a friend?'s birthday I couldn??t resist. All I can say is that they delivered! From the moment we ascended the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Although Oceanaire's repasts would seem too upscale to have something so mundane as fish and chips, they actually have it on the menu and it is a joy to eat. I recommend sitting at the Oyster Bar for ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Although Oceanaire's repasts would seem too upscale to have something so mundane as fish and chips, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Upscale and relaxed are two words hardly used together, and paired with fabulous decor, amazing service, and the best seafood from around the world, the Oceanaire Seafood Room is no ordinary seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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Upscale and relaxed are two words hardly used together, and paired with fabulous decor, amazing service, and the best seafood from around the world, the Oceanaire Seafood Room is no ordinary seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oceanaire is my favorite Seafood restaurant in Downtown. A constantly rotating menu of fresh fish (flown in daily) is just one of the things I dig about this place. They also have an Oyster Bar with a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place on a business trip. The ambiance was quite nice, but nothing special for the price. Somehow I felt it should be less casual for the price. The service was cordial, but slow. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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This is a very nice seafood restaurant but it is very pricey. However, it has a great menu and great service. If you are looking for a very nice place and ove seafood, this is the restaruant for you!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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As you sweep up the dramatic staircase of the Oceanaire, the retro-nautical decor may evoke the grand elegance of a Titanic-style luxury liner. The only iceberg ahead is of the lettuce variety, though, and...
frommers.com - user review
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the oceanaire seafood room serves more than 25 varieties of fresh fish flown in daily from around the world. reminiscent of a 1930's era ocean liner, the restaurant boasts an oyster bar & private dining...
opentable.com - user review
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we were lured into the newly opened oceanaire seafood house by the oyster bar offerings and the beautifully.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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swank, jazzy seafood...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this yacht party moors at fourth and j in the gaslamp...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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Holiday Parties at the Oceanaire - An uncommonly tasteful affair. Call for reservations. As sleek as a 1930s ocean liner, yet as relaxed as a dinner on the shore, the Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to...
opentable.com - user review
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