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Oceans - New York, New York, NY
Award-winning

Oceans - New York

4.8
4.8
1842 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Oceans, a locally and globally inspired seafood restaurant, was founded by Vancouver’s award-winning Toptable Group with the philosophy of creating a timeless and approachable dining experience. Executive Chef Andy Kitko sets the vision for the menu inspired by the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean shores that will feature the freshest catches available all accented by seasonal ingredients.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 209-1055
  • Website
    http://oceansnewyork.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andy Kitko
  • Private party facilities
    Oceans has multiple private and semi-private dining options for our guests in the following spaces: Private Spaces: Lexington Room: Seats up to 10 guests Pacific Room: Seats up to 52 guests The Italian: Reception up to 60 Semi-Private: Atlantic Room: Seats up to 16 guests
  • Private party contact
    Maggie O'Brien: (212) 209-1055
  • Location
    233 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Cross street
    19th St.
  • Parking details
    Paid parking: Icon Parking. 245 E 19th St. 212-228-7973 Icon Parking. 150 E 18th St. 212-254-3955 Icon Parking. 205 3rd Ave. 212-674-9645 Icon Parking. 41-47 E 21st St. 212-674-9528 Manhattan Parking Gramercy. 32 Gramercy Park S #1. 212-533-0863 Champion Parking. 36 E 21st St. 212-473-9365
  • Public transit
    Nearest subway station is at Union Square; accessible by the 4, 5, 6 trains on the Green Line, the N, Q, R, W trains on the Yellow Line, and the L train. All exit just several blocks south of the Oceans. The nearest bus stop is located on Park Ave S at the corner of 18th St. Accessible by the M1, M2, and M3 bus - one block south of Oceans.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Dining

    Multiple dates available
    Located at the corner of Park Avenue South and 19th Street in the heart of Union Square, Oceans offers large group tables in our dining room on Sundays and Mondays that are perfect for your next gathering of friends, family, or colleagues for parties for up to 10 guests. Executive Chef Andy Kitko’s seasonally focused, seafood-forward menus feature exquisite tartares, premium chilled seafood, sushi, and signature fish entrees. Prime cuts and vegetarian options round out the bountiful menu. For further information regarding set menus or anything special you would like to include, please speak with a member of our Events Team at events@oceansnewyork.com or 212.209.1055 We look forward to having you join us at Oceans!
    Large Party Dining Photo

  • Fresh Fish Market Tasting Menu (4 Courses, $110pp)

    Multiple dates available
    Explore our Fresh Fish Market Menu with seafood from Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean waters. *$85 Wine Pairing is optional AMUSE BOUCHE FIRST COURSE UNION SQUARE FARMERS MARKET SALAD daily selection of USQ Farmer's Market offerings dressed with extra virgin olive oil, barrel-aged sherry vinegar *Diebolt-Vallois, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne NV SECOND COURSE WHOLE FISH SASHIMI thinly sliced fish of your choice extra virgin olive oil, sea salt & lemon *Dewazakura 'Oka' Ginjo, Yamagata THIRD COURSE GRILLED WHOLE FISH simply grilled with lemon, served with fingerling potatoes & brocollini *Patrick Piuze 'Terroirs de Chablis', Burgundy 2023 DESSERT PLATTER tasting of assorted desserts *Inniskillin 'Pearl' Icewine, Niagara, Ontario 2019
    Fresh Fish Market Tasting Menu (4 Courses, $110pp) Photo

  • Happy Hour at Oceans (Daily from 5-6pm Bar/Lounge)

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for everyone's favorite hour of the day and unwind with signature seafood creations: Shellfish Plateau, $2 Oysters, Sushi Rolls, Edamame and more! Sip on an Aperol Spritz, Cosmo, or one of our signature cocktails such as the Pacific Rim or Rothman. We also include wonderful beer, wine, and sake options to consider. We look forward to welcoming you daily at our bar or in our lounge from 5-6pm. Cheers!
    Happy Hour at Oceans (Daily from 5-6pm Bar/Lounge) Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Oceans (Daily from 5-6pm Bar/Lounge)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Join us for everyone's favorite hour of the day and unwind with signature seafood creations: Shellfish Plateau, $2 Oysters, Sushi Rolls, Edamame and more! Sip on an Aperol Spritz, Cosmo, or one of our signature cocktails such as the Pacific Rim or Rothman. We also include wonderful beer, wine, and sake options to consider. We look forward to welcoming you daily at our bar or in our lounge from 5-6pm. Cheers!

    Happy Hour at Oceans (Daily from 5-6pm Bar/Lounge) Photo

Menu

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What 1,842 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Seafood

  • Manhattan

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oceans in New York offers a "fresh array of seafood" with an exceptional dining experience. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "beautiful ambiance." Standout dishes include the Dover Sole and sushi rolls. Diners consistently highlight the attentive staff and "scrumptious food," making it a top choice for seafood lovers.

1,842 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    VIP

    New York City

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience, yet again. This was my favorite new restaurant of 2020/21 and has continued to impress. The whole fish sashimi is incredible. Service is impeccable. The staff makes you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. Oceans is a jewel in the Union Square crown of restaurants.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    311 reviews

    5.0

    311 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely as good as it gets... A superb restaurant, with food and service to match. One of the best in the city!

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  3. Melissa

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were kept waiting 30 minutes for our reservation- and then our waiter left for the night before our dinner was done.

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  4. CONNIE

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, this was a really wonderful experience. We arrived early and had drinks at the bar. The greeting staff and the bartender made us feel welcome and valued as guests. The atmosphere here was impressive. The high ceilings, lovely bar and modern but comfortable decor created a warm feeling. We were seated on time for dinner and found the menu to have so many excellent choices that we struggled to decide what to order. We had the seafood tower and added lobster and it was just amazing. They serve a house made focaccia bread that is perfect. Our server was friendly and warm and charming and told us about the specials and gave us time to decide and to talk and answered all of my questions about portion size and how many sides to order. The langoustine special was incredible, my fish dish was perfect. Everyone loved their food and the portions were very generous and perfectly prepared. Throughout the evening bussers filled water glasses and removed plates and were so inobtrusive we hardly noticed when they had come by. We never felt rushed and were never in a position to "look" for our server. I should mention that our initial reservation was for three people and when two more people asked to come, I called the restaurant having no expectation of success on short notice but was able to make the reservation for 5 with an insignificant time change. This type of accommodation and consideration is uncommon and was greatly appreciated. The bathrooms are just beyond what I expected, beautiful and modern with electronic toilets with heated seats. The attention to details regarding decor service and food made this restaurant a truly exceptional experience. We all decided we would like to return and try more of the menu options.

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  5. David

    VIP

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was amazing. The ambience was great. We were sat toward the back in a nice and relatively quiet area, which was great for a party of 6. Only issue was that we seemed to be forgotten for a bit by the wait staff, but overall was a great experience.

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  6. MichaelA

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence from the host stand to the delicious dessert

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  7. Dana

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I was very disappointed with my dinner at Oceans tonight. I made the reservation four weeks in advance and specifically requested a particular server. I even called ahead to confirm the reservation and mentioned the request again. Despite this, when I arrived, I was seated in another server’s section, which was incredibly frustrating. The service itself was slow and disorganized. Our appetizers arrived at different times and were staggered. Empty plates were left sitting on the table far too long, and the server wasn’t attentive with drinks — my empty Diet Coke glass sat untouched for 30 minutes, and my colleague was never asked if she wanted a refill. When our entrées finally came, no one checked to see if the food was good. I brought my concerns to the front desk during dinner, hoping for some improvement. After finishing our entrées, we waited again with empty plates in front of us until I had to ask for the check. I expressed my disappointment to the manager, noting that I’ve been a regular customer and have referred many people to Oceans. Despite this, the bill was presented without any adjustment. It was only as I was leaving — after explaining my experience again — that the manager finally took off a round of drinks. The entire experience was embarrassing and disappointing. In a city like New York, with so many excellent dining options, this kind of forgettable service simply isn’t worth the price. I’m not feeling inclined to return anytime soon.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    311 reviews

    5.0

    311 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a treat; definitely one of my favorite (and best) restaurants in the city

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  9. Jane

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prefer New England style lobster roll that has no mayo. Roll was excellent Mashed potatoes were excellent. Alaskan black cod was okay Excellent ice cream Fabulous service.

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  10. Laura

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service, incredible ambiance

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FAQs

Oceans - New York is rated 4.8 stars by 1842 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Oceans - New York

233 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    19th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid parking: Icon Parking. 245 E 19th St. 212-228-7973 Icon Parking. 150 E 18th St. 212-254-3955 Icon Parking. 205 3rd Ave. 212-674-9645 Icon Parking. 41-47 E 21st St. 212-674-9528 Manhattan Parking Gramercy. 32 Gramercy Park S #1. 212-533-0863 Champion Parking. 36 E 21st St. 212-473-9365
  • Public transit
    Nearest subway station is at Union Square; accessible by the 4, 5, 6 trains on the Green Line, the N, Q, R, W trains on the Yellow Line, and the L train. All exit just several blocks south of the Oceans. The nearest bus stop is located on Park Ave S at the corner of 18th St. Accessible by the M1, M2, and M3 bus - one block south of Oceans.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andy Kitko
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://oceansnewyork.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 209-1055
  • Private party facilities
    Oceans has multiple private and semi-private dining options for our guests in the following spaces: Private Spaces: Lexington Room: Seats up to 10 guests Pacific Room: Seats up to 52 guests The Italian: Reception up to 60 Semi-Private: Atlantic Room: Seats up to 16 guests
  • Private party contact
    Maggie O'Brien: (212) 209-1055
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