Oceanaire Seafood Room (The)
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Reviewed by: ben from new york, new york, USA on Oct 5, 2006
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Oceanaire Seafood Room. Everything we ate had so much character. I found the combination of ingredients interesting and at the recommendation of our server, I ordered my lobster “angry” style. This bold mix of basil, chilies and orange zest will awaken any palate – a true show stopper! I think after eating at the Oceanaire it’ll be hard to eat fish anywhere else. The menu is peppered with some great throwbacks like the Tomato Juice ****tail (for just 95 cents!) and the Dixie Cup on the dessert menu, just like the ice cream novelty that you used to get in the grade school cafeteria. Modernly chic with a vintage ocean flare…I wouldn’t change a thing about this place…definitely the best restaurant I visited in San Diego.
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Reviewed by: Jonathan from San Diego, CA, USA on Jul 13, 2006
Seafood flown in fresh from around the world daily, count me in! I love that every time I go to the Oceanaire Seafood Room I feel like a star aboard a 1930s cruise ship. Superior service and amazing food have contributed to many happy nights at this fabulous establishment, and will hold many more. The Oceanaire Seafood Room has the most succulent lobster in town, I guarantee it. You can send gifts of gratitude to Jon Dolce, cash and check only please.
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
This is the best restaurant in San Diego...
We came down to the SD Gas Lamp for a B'day weekend. Had a great time!!. Unfortunately the dinner at Oceanaire was very poor overall. We had great oysters, nice wine and a good salad, but the service was poor at best. We were constantly having to flag someone down. The entre was a disater for both. Too salty and over seasoned. It is supposed to be about the seafood. It was so bad we took one bite and sent it back. We ended up going to another placee for dinner. This is the first time we have ever had this happen so it isn't like we are nut cases. Brian needs to visit more often and see what they are making. Top Chef - not at this place.
Reviewed by: RobertL from on Apr 26 2009
I've been to just about every upscale restaurant in San Diego over the past couple of years and this is by far the best! The crab cakes are to die for, the oyster bar has a great selection of outstanding oysters, the wine list is relatively inexpensive, the service is impeccable, the decor is easy on the eyes, and every entree that comes out of the kitchen is prepared to perfection. Oh, and don't forget to order a baked Alaska!
Reviewed by: Ple from on Nov 04 2008
Not every great restaurant has to be a steak house. My boyfriend and I always thought that nothing is better than a steak house until we went to Oceanaire. Weve had a great experience every time weve dined at Oceanaire. The staff is so nice and their service is outstanding. Weve already recommended this place to all our friends. Those that tried it thanked us. We always look forward to their crab cake appetizer. Please try it. Their menu changes because they only serve fresh seafood. So every time weve gone weve tried something new. So far weve had halibut, scallops, mahi-mahi and lobster. All of it was so good! Oceanaire is worth every penny.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 18 2006
A Visit to the Sea
Back to Oceanaire Seafood Room (The)
Reviewed by: ben from new york, new york, USA on Oct 5, 2006
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Oceanaire Seafood Room. Everything we ate had so much character. I found the combination of ingredients interesting and at the recommendation of our server, I ordered my lobster “angry” style. This bold mix of basil, chilies and orange zest will awaken any palate – a true show stopper! I think after eating at the Oceanaire it’ll be hard to eat fish anywhere else. The menu is peppered with some great throwbacks like the Tomato Juice ****tail (for just 95 cents!) and the Dixie Cup on the dessert menu, just like the ice cream novelty that you used to get in the grade school cafeteria. Modernly chic with a vintage ocean flare…I wouldn’t change a thing about this place…definitely the best restaurant I visited in San Diego.
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Reviewed by: Jonathan from San Diego, CA, USA on Jul 13, 2006
Seafood flown in fresh from around the world daily, count me in! I love that every time I go to the Oceanaire Seafood Room I feel like a star aboard a 1930s cruise ship. Superior service and amazing food have contributed to many happy nights at this fabulous establishment, and will hold many more. The Oceanaire Seafood Room has the most succulent lobster in town, I guarantee it. You can send gifts of gratitude to Jon Dolce, cash and check only please.
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
This is the best restaurant in San Diego...
We came down to the SD Gas Lamp for a B'day weekend. Had a great time!!. Unfortunately the dinner at Oceanaire was very poor overall. We had great oysters, nice wine and a good salad, but the service was poor at best. We were constantly having to flag someone down. The entre was a disater for both. Too salty and over seasoned. It is supposed to be about the seafood. It was so bad we took one bite and sent it back. We ended up going to another placee for dinner. This is the first time we have ever had this happen so it isn't like we are nut cases. Brian needs to visit more often and see what they are making. Top Chef - not at this place.
Reviewed by: RobertL from on Apr 26 2009
I've been to just about every upscale restaurant in San Diego over the past couple of years and this is by far the best! The crab cakes are to die for, the oyster bar has a great selection of outstanding oysters, the wine list is relatively inexpensive, the service is impeccable, the decor is easy on the eyes, and every entree that comes out of the kitchen is prepared to perfection. Oh, and don't forget to order a baked Alaska!
Reviewed by: Ple from on Nov 04 2008
Not every great restaurant has to be a steak house. My boyfriend and I always thought that nothing is better than a steak house until we went to Oceanaire. Weve had a great experience every time weve dined at Oceanaire. The staff is so nice and their service is outstanding. Weve already recommended this place to all our friends. Those that tried it thanked us. We always look forward to their crab cake appetizer. Please try it. Their menu changes because they only serve fresh seafood. So every time weve gone weve tried something new. So far weve had halibut, scallops, mahi-mahi and lobster. All of it was so good! Oceanaire is worth every penny.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 18 2006
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