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1700 7th Ave Ste 2260
Seattle, WA 98101

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Oceanaire Seafood Room
Local(206) 267-2277

1700 7th Ave Ste 2260
Seattle, WA 98101

http://www.theoceanaire.com

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"Seafood Flown In Fresh Daily"

  • Award Winning Wine List
  • Voted "Best Seafood"
  • Extensive Oyster Bar

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is an inviting retro supper club that serves the freshest seafood possible in a setting that is sophisticated yet relaxed and sleek yet warm. The restaurant features plush, red leather booths and wood-accents for a look of high-style swanky elegance. Big band and swing music resonate throughout the dining room, calling to mind the flavor of a forgotten era. The Oceanaire showcases more than 30 varieties of fresh seafood on a daily-printed menu, featuring selections from the Pacific Northwest, as well as varieties from around the world. The oyster bar greets our guests as they swing through the revolving door and offers 10 to 12 varieties of fresh oysters. Winner of the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence". Voted "Best Newcomer 2002" by Seattle Magazine, "Best Seafood" on Citysearch and featured in Gourmet's "Guide to America's Best Restaurant.

Expert Reviews of Oceanaire Seafood Room

Citysearch | Sinatra is crooning, martinis are shaking and the fish are fresh at this '50s-style seafood palace.

Dark wood, plush booths, waiters in white jackets, cocktails the size of Montana--this is a seafood restaurant that thinks it's a steakhouse. The jazzy soundtrack and welcoming, knowledgeable servers encourage...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/24/2006
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User Reviews of Oceanaire Seafood Room

Yelp.com Review - by Lisa J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yep, okay so what it's a chain. It's still good! I had the opp to eat here last week during 1 of my travels. Fresh seafood. If you're a fish eater and a seafood lover, you can't go wrong here.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise E.

1.0 of 5 stars. I think we sat there for twenty minutes before anyone came by to get a drink order. Another ten and out came the crudites. Nothing too desirable, but I ate them anyway because at that rate it would…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Overpriced and not worth it

If you're a dot-com millionaire or someone on an oil industry expense account, you might enjoy eating here... all others should come for the oysters (which are excellent and reasonably priced) and that's it....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Phil C.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you're a dot-com millionaire or someone on an oil industry expense account, you might enjoy eating here... all others should come for the oysters (which are excellent and reasonably priced) and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Fantastic Seafood Must for a memorable occasion

Our experience started the moment we walked in the door, a very friendly young lady promptly escorted us to our seats, asking our preference of a booth or a table. Once seated a wine menu was placed on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ethan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best seafood restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of eating at and I'm from New England! Service was perfect, the owner came by our table and they even comped our dessert because "we…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Great service and Great Seafood

We had a marvelous dinner at the Oceanaire on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. We sat in a cozy booth and were amazed at the varitiey of entrees available. We started out with the best oysters ever...light...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Super M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I am, for the most part, a vegetarian. And I DETEST when fine dining establishments do NOT have good vegetarian alternatives. But here I was, with our partner (uber uber uber boss lady) and this…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Great Service

I was a little hesitant to have dinner here, having read the last few negative reviews. I'm sure people will have negative experiences no matter how good the restaurant. Happily for me, though, I had a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Not wonderful

The service was very good, but the dinners were mediocre, and somewhat overpriced. We were somewhat dissapointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I liked the food, atmosphere, and they had this tasty wine. Nice nice... But...the waiter seemed like a little bit drunk?
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason S.

5.0 of 5 stars. as a self-proclaimed "foodie," it is embarrassing to admit to liking chain restaurants. not that oceanaire is the next tgi fridays or applebees, but they are a national restaurant. that being said,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really don't want to like this place. It's a chain seafood restaurant in Seattle based in Minneapolis. I mean....salmon looks nothing like northern pike or free range cow....does it? One HUGE minus…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really liked this place. It definitely has a 40s/50s vibe to it. They give you a relish tray with olives, carrots, celery, etc. to start. We ordered the crab cakes to start & they were some of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmel P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Been here 3 times. Really tried to like this place, but couldn't. Ok, the first time I admit I had the seafood fry which really would not show off the seafood that well, I was tired and didn't realize…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Sucky bartendar attitude...

I love Oceanaire the chain - the DC one is among my favorites. I also love going out - I live and work downtown (not Belltown, not Queen Anne, not Pioneer Square - downtown), so I know what's going on in this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitten C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where do I begin? Food -- delicious. Drinks -- nice and strong. Service -- outstanding. My dinner companion -- sexy and handsome. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were fun. Can't wait to go…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina N.

1.0 of 5 stars. is this a restaurant disguised by it's ritzy name??? wait it's a chain .. figures.... it's like a seafood claim jumpers... but the fries and the nice valet guys are worth going.. uhmm no.....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cynthia s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come to sit at the bar. It's my favorite bar in town, hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Not the experience we were hoping for.

Making a reservation to ensure prompt seating when you arrive at the Oceanaire is pointless since you still have to wait 30 minutes to be seated. The wait staff seemed off the evening we were there. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryce S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Why is this place better than average for happy hour (3-6 pm weekdays)? Answers: 1/2 price oysters and selection, selection, selection. There are usually at least a 1/2 dozen varieties to choose from.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M.N. C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was goood! I recommend the fixed-price dinner. Look for it at the bottom of the giant menu...you can save a little money and get a full meal. And it comes with dessert, so you don't have…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Love Muffin ..

2.0 of 5 stars. Went here for bloody mary's only. They're really pulpy. Like really really. Like you'll be chewing. And you'll take your lips off the straw and there will be pieces of pulp hanging out of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oysters 1/2 for happy hour. yay!! I felt under dressed in my jeans (didn't do any researching dress code or other info). Must be frequented by tons of tourists since they are a chain. Service…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Taking into consideration similar dining experiences I've had at other restaurants in their class, Oceanaire did not fulfill me quite like the others. Which was disappointing, considering that quite a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seattle can be unforgiving with chain entities. Remember Fleming's? "Is that basement really a Morton's?" Even Gucci trembles at the thought of their time in Seatown. So it was a huge surprise to me…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Wow!! I love this place!

I went in for lunch again, as I am prone to do every Tuesday.....and as usual when you first step into Oceanaire you are greeted by an amazing and quite handsome host, who immediately seats us in our favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Although a chain, Oceanaire has a great place in Seattle's downtown. Start with the happy hour, which is my favorite. All oysters are half off until 6, which means you'll have your choice of 20…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Go here (if someone else is picking up the tab)

Its pretty spendy, lets just say that upfront. But - the seafood menu is quality, the fish is fresh, the drinks are cold and the service is top notch. My wife was able to eat something here so that says alot. Oh, and the uncle picked up the tab....
openlist - user review - 07/26/2007

Downhill

We used to really like Oceanaire - great sides, lots of choice etc. We went...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anytime someone comes to Seattle and wants good seafood this is where I send them. I first ate here in college when a friends parents from out of town took us here (otherwise no way me I could have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decided on the Oceanaire after reading the Seattle Yelper's reviews. The seafood was amazing but they lost a star for service as our waiter seemed to forget about us for the last hour or so of our…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley O.

2.0 of 5 stars. We expected a great dining experience at Oceanaire. What we got instead was two hours and $200 of mediocre food and service. We had heard great things from friends, so we went to see for ourselves.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I go here with my parents, the staff greet my mother by name and have her martini sitting on the table within seconds of being seated. That, my friends, is something to aspire to. And speaks…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard C.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, so I admit that this wasn't the most adventurous first meal in Seattle, but it was a Saturday night, we'd just finished our pre-trade show meeting at the Sheraton, and we hadn't booked anywhere -…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jane h.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go with friends and family from out of town. It has good consistent fresh seafood. We had such great service the first time we went here that we always ask for the same…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dietrich H.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's really more 3.5 *'s than anything else, but I don't think Oceanaire really deserves 4 *'s. I mean, it's really nice and swank inside, and they've got a good looking bar, and the bathrooms are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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for those unable to distinguish price and value...

...I give you Oceanaire. Seattle has half a dozen restaurants that will...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Why would you ever eat here....

...when there are so many fantastic restaurants with local flavor in Seattle? The food is decent (a...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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The Emperor Has No Clothes!

We've been to Oceanaire twice. The first time, we were disappointed, but thought it must have been because it was in December during the Christmas party rush. Went again Saturday night (4/28). Terrible service...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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25 for 25 a terrible deal

Went with a group of 10 for a birthday, all hoping to try the deal many restaurants were offering at the time (a few months ago) of 3 courses for 25.00. We had one bottle of wine and the bill was 40.00 each,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal L.

5.0 of 5 stars. When in Seattle, you have to have good seafood. I always know that the food will be good and the service will be excellent....but I may be biased (will explain later). This is the place to go with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I miss this place. I miss seafood in general. After moving from Seattle to Chicago I've been having dreams of the crabcakes here. I have been ruined for crabcakes forever because of this place. No…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Avoid it

MAJOR DISSAPOINTMENT I was very excited to have a nice dinner out with a friend, the only thing great about this dinner was the conversation. It all started with the lame host. He made sure we went to the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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overpriced merely adequate food, pretentious

We were surprised to see the place packed on a Sunday night. Our reservations ensured us prompt seating and we were not dissappointed.We ordered drinks and an appetizer...Clam something or other that was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Fantastic Service!

My gal pal Chelsea and I decided to take our good friend Trista out for her birthday dinner. We told her to look on a Citysearch and pick a place. The 25 for $25 deal was currently going on in Seattle so she...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I work about a block from OSR and thought I would check it out for a future date or nice meal, Took a seat at the bar to check it out First reaction Pompous, Overpriced, and just short of downright…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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i love it every time

despite the low ratings, i've enjoyed all my visits to the OSF. oysters rockefeller were delicious in which the spinach was nicely seasoned. i had the jumbo lump crab cakes which were packed with crab meat. my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Reservations 101

Anyone seen that Seinfeld episode where Jerry's made the reservation at the car rental place for a mid-sized and the lady tells him " sorry, we're all out of those,? " Jerry's response was something like, "...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Blue crabcakes - DELICIOUS!

We loved this place. The grand shellfish appetizer was over the top and so good. I had the blue crabcakes, which were so full of big chunks of crab they were falling apart. They were the best crabcakes I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arissa C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok the first thing you notice when you come to this place is you're greeted by the SMELL in this place- yes a fish market at that!!! Not a pleasant attraction to a restaurant. The temperature should…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Scary Waiter and WAY overpriced

We make an attempt to eat at a new restaurant (new to us anyway) here in Seattle at least once a week. We looked forward to Oceanaire being huge fans of seafood. When we arrived we found the atmosphere to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Disappointing food, service, wine

The Oceanaire is pretentious and overrated. The food was fine. Crabcakes are much better elsewhere. Overpriced for a small piece of fresh grilled halibut, no veggies, an empty plate with a piece of cilantro...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed this place. The quality of their seafood is very good and the service is good. I appreciate knowing where all their product is from: I think every restaurant that strives to be…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Great fish, vegetables, good service

We got there late on a Friday evening. We had a little trouble getting a waiter to stop by our table at first, but after that, it was great. The fish was excellent and our side order of mushrooms was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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The one in Dallas is better

Better crab cakes, better service, better atmosphere - this one in Seattle is loud and crowded and the bar is not great. I took a date there for a speacial evening and althought the food was better over all...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Not good.

The service was terrible, the food was mediocre and the bill was expensive. We were on vacation so we had been to four other restaurants that were excellent. Ponti Seafood, Chandler's Crabhouse on Lake Union,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Service and food is excellent. The decor is swanky. Check out the men's room if your able. The urinals are always filled with fresh ice. Sides are served large for sharing as are most of the dinner…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Great Service, Average Food

As this was my first visit to Seattle I was excited to eat at a highly rated seafood restaurant. The service and atmosphere was wonderful. My waiter was enthusiastic and actually gave recommendations on what...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Wonderful

I hadn't been to Oceanaire in over a year and I don't know why it took me so long to come back. The seafood is always outstanding-- extremely fresh and perfectly prepared. The Sole stuffed with crab, shrimp...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My wife's favorite restaurant, and fast becoming mine as well. Friendly, helpful staff who know what they're talking about, great atmosphere (without feeling pretentious or intimidating) and a fine,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Excellent Seafood - Poor service

We made reservations 6 weeks in advance for a group of 16, which turned out to be 13. The restaurant was notified the day before of the change to 13 people. When we arrived we were promptly seated - at two...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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OceanAir

On top of this place having fabulous food, their desserts are amazing. Yes, they are huge but sooo ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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Seafood everywhere, but be cafeful what you eat...

The seafood at Oceanaire is indeed incredible. YOu need a magnifying glass when you read the menu wh...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by megan d.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is probly one the best happy hours (3:30 - 6:30 pm) in town.... at least as far as oysters are concerned. most seafood happy hours just include a pick of the day but at oceanair you get to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Dining without the bad service

I was hesitant at 1st because I have read other reviews stating the service was not good, this is a big thing for me, especially if I am willing to pay top dollar. We had reservations at 6:30 on a Sat, and we...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Bad food, server MIA

We went to Oceanaire for dinner during March's 25 for 25. I heard many participating restaurants were slacking on quality because they weren't making much per person. If true, then Oceanaire fits that category...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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User Review

The caviar pie and the blue crab crabcakes are to die for. I'm not usually a crabcake fan but these are amazing. The chef is and artist.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dylan V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very good seafood, and surprisingly large portions. Its priced a bit high, and don't expect a particularly warm atomosphere, but its worth a visit now and then. It strikes me as particularly good…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Oceanaire is a great stand-by if you are hungry for any kind of seafood and/or if guests are in town. It's on the pricey side, and it's short on "romance" simply because it's big & loud (esp. on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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User Review

The Kobe hamburger at lunch is fantastic, the steaks are excellent but Oceanaire is the place to go for seafood. We have never had better. The atmosphere is fun, upbeat, reminds me of a 1940's club. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The service here is empeccable- the seafood tower on ice a thing to behold, and the dining room is gorgeous. I threw on a suit, took out a gal pal, and we ate seafood and drank perfect martinis until…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oceanaire has a very cozy, 1940s feel with big semi-circle booths and Sinatra playing in the background. The service was fantastic. Our waitress listened ever so patiently to my brother's 10 minute…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I usually go to Oceanaire for their fabulous oyster happy hour but just recently I was there to celebrate my birthday. I must say that everytime I'm there, it reconfirms my wonderful dining experience…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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Amazing Seafood Platter

If you order only one thing at Oceanaire, it should be the Seafood Platter. It's spectacular. The fish is flown in daily and there are always a page full of varieties to choose from. The side dishes are large...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat R.

5.0 of 5 stars. A fabulous and atmospherically posh meal. Get the great vegetable sides as well. I had a wonderful, tender, flavorful Northwest skate. The atmosphere is very upper crust in a Titanic sort of way.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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The most inappropriate server...

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. We are a rather young couple and I can only assume because of our age- our waiter felt it was appropriate to talk to us like his peers. Let me just say this- when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Gorgeous Art Deco ambiance, with a bit of Seattle charm thrown in. Try to get a booth--the leather is so buttery-soft you could spread it on toast. The service is amazing--the waitstaff are friendly,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by bonne b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love coming here after a movie, sitting at the bar/seafood bar, and eating a fabulous lite meal. The bisque, be it crab or lobster is SO yummy. That, a salad &/or a raw seafood appetizer together…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by darla s.

5.0 of 5 stars. The decor is so fabulous - I felt like I had stepped out of a time machine and back into the 1940s. Very swanky Deco supperclub. The staff is super professional yet warm and friendly. The portions…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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horrible service

for a four star restaurant you would think that you could get a glass of water without waiting for 20min to find someone to get it for you. it was absolutely ridiculous!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MM R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not my favorite although everyone else seems to love it. I do have to say that if I'm going to eat crabcakes in Seattle - they'd better be Dungeness. Oceanaire serves up Maryland Blue Crabs. I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Splurge!

If you feel like being a little decadent, Oceanaire is the place to go. I had been for lunch but a first for dinner with my husband turned out to be an outstanding dining experience. The dining room was loud,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Great Food

I always have a great experience here. The food is excellent- fish always extremely fresh- and the mashed potatos oozing with sour cream are out of this world. Cocktails are large and expensive but shaken...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some might say that you can't give a 5 star rating to a restaurant with a tube of sea salt sitting at the table. Oceanaire is one of those rare exceptions. The attitude is casual, but that's where…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Great food- disappointing service...

I was surprisingly put off by the service I received at Oceanaire this past Sunday... I took my fiance for his birthday. Our waiter seemed to have more important customers, as he would neglect to come by for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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Some of the best and still superior to McCormicks

We live nr McCormicks, but we trek over to Oceanaire because the fish, ambience, and service are superior. Yes, it is more expensive, but life is short...Favorites are smelts, spicy squid, the Windsor Court...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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User Review

My fiance and I went for a special dinner and had a great time, to have a bartender who is like if you don't like it than you don't have to buy it, was a shocker to me. And truly with a drink I wasn't crazy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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One of Seattle's Classic Spots!

Oceanaire is fast becoming one Seattle's classic spots where you can always go and never fall short of a great experience. Whether your looking to impress yourself or others, you can depend on Oceanaire to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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Fantastic Restaurant!

Don't believe what you read here by the negative "reviewers". Do believe what everybody in town knows as Seattle's best seafood experience with professional yet friendly service, an outstanding room with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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loud and lousy

My husband and I dined here solely based on the recommendation from Citysearch. We were looking for a fine dining spot before a show at the Paramount. What we encountered was a noisy, slow serviced, average...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2004
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Lunchtime

I've eaten here many times and generally have been satisfied. Of late, though, service at lunch has slipped greatly while prices haven't. Waiter yesterday had to be called to table for service several times;...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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Overall, very good

I was there with a party of five and the service was attentive, from filling the water glasses to bringing dessert menus. The Calamari appetizer is absolutely delicious. I've never had it done that way with an...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2004
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Serious fish experience

Reminds me of the East Coast fish houses--starting with the relish tray and herring to oyster crackers on the table. Only thing the food is MUCH BETTER. It was long overdue--for Seattle which is known for fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2004
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12adsu

We were in Seattle seeing a play, and afterwards we wanted some place to eat. There were 7 of us. What a wonderful dinner we had, the seafood was excellent!!! The staff was very friendly and explained how to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2004
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Great Dining Experience

We have been to Oceanaire several times, and each time we have had a great experience. The oysters are always fresh, and they do not serve any seafood that is not great that day (even salmon, which most places...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2004
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OK, but is pricey and overrated

This is one of those 'loud' restaurants that people either like or dislike - so be warned. The seafood selection seemed good, and the crab cakes are definately impressive, but the salmon was standard and over...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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WOW

An amazing evening. Fantastic food (get the dunginess crab, fresh oysters, salmon), attentive service (the hosts do not forget you and the servers make sure you have everything), bright room. One of our new...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2003
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It doesn't get better than this!

On recent visit, all of our dishes were fantastic! Our friendly, informative waiter walked us through the menu & gave us tips on what to order & how much. In fact, he kept us from ordering too much....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2003
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Great food, great service

I love the crab cakes, and for a seafood place, their steak is out of this world. It's impossible given the portions, but try anyway: save room for dessert. The lunch menu has a Kobe beef burger, which could...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2003
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Outstanding

The food was world class, and the service impeccable. I have to say that our waiter, Colin, was a perfect gentleman who was truly engaged in our dining experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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Something for Everyone!

From the easy going to the hard to please, I've never had anyone leave unhappy after I've brought them to the Oceanaire. There's something for everyone there. Of course, there's the fresh seafood, but for meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2003
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So good, but....

My husband and I went for our anniversary, and it was really a great dinner. However, I did find some tiny things to nitpick about. The sauce on my halibut was rather overpowering (yet tasty, of course), and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2003
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The way it's supposed to be!

Wow! We had dinner for two on 3/15 and I can't say enough about our fabulous experience. The service was flawless, cocktails were top notch, selection was amazing, and our choices were cooked to absolute...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2003
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Dessert

Excellent, superb wine list. We had the Sauvignan Blanc from Australia with Hawaiian Tuna. All around great. I will admit that my SO (significant other) was a bit peeved by the absence of crust on the cheese...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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first of the season halibut

i just had the most amazing halibut dish at the oceanaire. it has an olive crust that is so delicious, words would fail to do it justice. if you're going to have halibut for the first time this season have it...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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Not nearly as good as expected!!!

Too-bright lighting, office ceiling panels, and just-decent food and service do not warrant this place's reputation or $30 entrees. If you're looking for a solid NW seafood experience, you're much better off...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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King Crabs Are Back!!!

Yes, its that time of year again. This is my favorite time of the year for seafood. There is nothing like fresh king crab legs. I had them yesterday and they were so sweet and so tender. Those guys at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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My second office

From the last few times I've eaten at the Oceanaire, the place has become one of my favorite places to eat. Not only do they have the seafood I enjoy such as King Crab Legs but they also have selections that i...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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dinner at grandma's

I tell you, I cannot get enough of what the chef at the oceanaire is making. He has superb dishes on the menu that I haven't seen in years. Many of them are classics that my grandmother used to make for me....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003
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THE Place for SEAFOOD!!!

Frankly, I can't imagine myself going anywhere else for seafood since I've visited the Oceanaire. All other places pale in comparison. The seafood is fresh and the chef is amazing. A big thumbs UP!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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WAY OVERRATED!!!

So they have a great selection of seafood. What good is that if the preparation is mediocre at best? But the worst part was the service. We got a very cold waitress who was very unsavvy. The food is extremely...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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Where oysters go to heaven

If you love oysters then you have to try the Oceanaire. They have the best oyster selection in the city as far as I'm concerned. And if you go in for happy hour, its half price. Check it out!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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My what a wonderful place!

This place is great. I can't state enough how much I love the food. Everytime I go back it has something new that I hav