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Ocean Grill
384 Columbus Ave., New York, NY, 10024
at 78th St.
212-579-2300
| 8.4 | "Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
EXCELLENT
Aznguystan from 11211 | Posted on 9/29/09
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Went there on my birthday with some friends. We ordered the calamari and chopped salad as appetizers and it was great. I ordered the Oven Roasted Chilean Sea Bass. I thought it was excellent, but it wasn't really fullfilling. We then ordered the Molten Chocolate Cake for dessert and it was delicious. Overall, I think this is a great restaurant to go to if you haven't tried this place yet.
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Brunch
Wyly from 95688 | Posted on 5/1/08
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Excellent brunch on Saturday April 26th -- great live music --- the guitarist was phenomenal. The music provided just the right atmosphere for a light, enjoyable meal. The service was friendly and prompt. Also check out the ceiling lights.
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A pleasant surprise
superkaempe from 9000 | Posted on 5/15/07
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At my first visit to New York I was staying at a near by hotel (Park 79) and I asked in the lobby for a place to have dinner. One from the staff asked if I liked seafood, and when I confirmed he recommended this place. My choice from the menu was mahi mahi, a fish I don't know from home in Denmark. Since the fish was new to me I asked the waiter what he could recommend as side dishes. I don't remember exactly what it was, but I was NOT disappointed. The beer I had was at excellent temperature and the price level was below what it would be at a similar place in Denmark. At my next visit to New York I'll be there again.
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OK BUT NOT GREAT
tarmale from 11730 | Posted on 12/31/06
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My family and I were in the mood for a hearty, satisfying meal and found this place by accident. We entered without a reservation and were seated right away. My daughter and I were so excited to see lobster bisque on the menu however when it arrived it looked and tasted more like tomato soup so our enthusiasm sooned wained. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his mahi-mahi and my cobb salad was ok (bacon was not thoroughly cooked). Restaurant was very busy and although our waitress was friendly we did not see her much. Oh, and someone mentioned about receiving muffins to go? We were not offered any. Overall I think we just picked a bad day so we may try it again but probably not anytime soon.
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If This Place Were Downtown, You Would Never Get In
WVfoodsnob from 10012 | Posted on 12/27/06
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I've been to this place twice now, and I would go quite a bit more if it were not so far uptown. The food is absolutely amazing-- the beet and goat cheese salad is to die for, and the sea bass I had on my most recent trip was the best ever. But the service is really what puts this place on my top 5 in NYC. From the host to the waiter to the coatcheck, they seem so happy to have you dine at their restaurant. And the final touch-- a complimentary bag of muffins to enjoy the next day-- makes the culinary experience last that much longer.
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Great Seafood
karrie8o3 | Posted on 12/24/05
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Ocean Grill is definately one of the better restaurants in Manhattan. The dress ranges from proper but casual to semi-formal. It is definately a good date place. The food is delish, and the price is reasonable. Try it out!
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Excellent Fish!
1jess1 | Posted on 7/18/05
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Great place for a nice meal out. Went with a party 5 early on a Sat. and the food, service and atmosphere were terrific! This is not a bargain place but it's worth it. They have interesting fish dishes and also the option of having a variety of fishes simply grilled if you don't like the complicated stuff. Everything was delicious - especially the chocolate fondue for dessert! Only complaint - extremely loud inside.
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McFish
colpo | Posted on 7/31/03
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Oddly soulless, this place packs 'em in with its combination of location (nice spread on Columbus) and exquisite safety (serving fishes you must know, using preparations you must know - your mother would be pleased you're eating fish!). Perhaps the worst criticism I can offer is that it lacks New York feel, as do many other places. Very ordinary in many respects.
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Nice UWS Standby
adsong from 10019 | Posted on 6/30/03
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So the sidewalk restaurant gets packed on a summer's day.Not the end of the world. There are so many others in the area.Some better,Some worse.This restaurant, owned by the same group as Ruby Foo's,Park Avalon, and The Blue Water Grill, serves a nice assortment of seafood and other "American prerequisites".Medium food at medium prices. Some items on their menu include:Lobster Bisque...5.95 ,Salads Mixed Field Greens with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette...5.50 ,Lobsters steamed, broiled or grilled 1 1/2 - 3 lb : 16.50 per lb. 1 1/2 - 3 lb : 16.50 per lb. 1 1/2 - 3 lb : 16.50 per lb. Pastas Lobster Ravioli Fra Diavolo withClams and Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce...15.95,Entrees :Three Peppercorn Seared YellofinTuna with Soba Noodle Stir Fry and a Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette...17.50 , Grilserved with vegetables and Jasmine Rice ,Atlantic Salmon...15.75 ,Yellowfin Tuna...16.95 ,Sides ,Garlic Mashed Potatoes...3.00 Also, a large selection of oysters. Not necessarily a "Must" but a nice standby.
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A Good Catch on the Upper Westside
martin_chamois from West 50's | Posted on 5/21/03
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Go there for very good fish and seafood. Enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere. Talk to the people at the next table (because they are so close you will hear each other's conversations anyway). Relax, enjoy and be happy. The outside terrace area is special.
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