Restaurants near Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone

Superb prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. One distinctive and very positive feature of the meal: Portion sizes were just right for a four course meal: Each course’s quantity was satisfying but not excessive. As a result, by the end of the meal, we felt pleased, not stuffed (thankfully). Also, each dish was flavorful, inventive yet relatively simple. The restaurant’s vibe was lively and interesting. (Also, the Malbec we ordered was very good and reasonably priced (for a restaurant!).)

Ocean Prime has wonderful food and service. Rebecca was awesome! It was our anniversary and we were greeted with a glass of complimentary champagne when we entered. We sat in the outside section that is covered and has screens, ceiling fans and heaters for all types of weather. I’m not sure how warm it would be on a warm summer evening, but it was perfect last night. The noise level where we were seated was fine, but as we left we noticed the noise inside was quite loud. There were alot of people at the bar which probably contributed to that. As a senior, I’m not sure sitting inside would be pleasant for those that may have difficulty hearing. Our view was good but they are beginning to construct a large condo building right next door to the restaurant. So I have concerns about the view while they continue to build and am unsure what it will look like when the construction is complete. And while everything was almost perfect, the price is also out of this world. For 2 people to have a couple of drinks, one appetizer, 2 mains with sides and 2 desserts, and parking, the price was almost $500 before tip. All that said, it was a wonderful anniversary dinner. Thank you Ocean Prime!

After a very stressful year with back-to-back hurricanes, we decided to splurge for a special Christmas dining experience. The Ritz did not disappoint. The offering of a free glass of Prosecco as we were escorted to our table was a nice touch. The whole experience was like a well oiled machine. Every staff member knew exactly what to do to make the brunch memorable. The food and service were amazing. I can’t easily justify a $175 per person meal, but the charge was appropriate for the caliber of food and service. I hope to make this a yearly tradition!

The service was very good. The restaurant was noisy but not offensively loud. If you were looking for a quiet environment though, this would not be it. The food was very good and portions were quite large. Whether or not it was required to pay for parking in the hotel's parking garage was unclear so I paid $12.00 to park. Restaurant patrons should be able to park free of charge but I paid to ensure my car would not be towed. The hotel should make it more clear as to whether or not restaurant patrons enjoy free parking.