Oceanaire Seafood Room - Indianapolis

07/30/08

Oceanaire - Never a Bad Experience

by Marciejmuen at Citysearch

I have just read some negative reviews about Oceanaire and wanted to write my own. I have eaten there on several occasions and NEVER had a bad experience. I typically get the mashed potatoes, asparagus and crab cakes and ALWAYS enjoy it! I have never had a bad waiter either and the ambiance is fabulous, great drinks and everyone is always nice and friendly.

If I get something I do not enjoy I just let them know and they fix it. This is my advice when spending a lot of money (or not a lot of money). TELL THEM. Don't come on here and complain b/c you didn't like it. Just simply let them know and give them the opportunity to fix your (expensive) meal.

I truly enjoy the atmosphere and Oceanaire is my very favorite restuarant in all of Indianapolis. Always great!

• Pros: Consistent Food, Good/Romantic Atmosphere, Great Drinks, Good Service, Very few Children! :)
• Cons: Parking

09/08/09

Great seafood, incredible service

by lindaanie at Citysearch

One of the bell persons at our hotel put us on to Oceanaire. It was so fantastic that we went back with five additional guests a second night. Those guests who love oysters raved about the selection and the quality. Their 8oz glasses of wine for a little more than the standard 4oz price was a delight. And, oh, the desserts! Over our two visits we shared the dreamsicle, the brownie, the strawberry shortcake and the stciky toffee pudding--all were delicious. Finally, the waiter, Michael of Chicago,makes the whole experience one of the most wonderful dining experiences I've ever had. Our guests the second time actually applauded him at the end of the evening.

• Pros: everything!
• Cons: nothing!

04/28/08

hmm i dont know

by Jedi1313 at Citysearch

well this is an awesome place to dine at as far as interior values go.......but anything other than that is just average. i definatly expected more from an upscale restaurant.! my husband and i finally decided to break down and go to this damn joint! i wish i would spent my money elsewhere. wait staff was so so. they were quick to get you going, but went down hill after order was put in. definatly didnt leave a good tip that night!!! then our food was horrible, i had crab stuffed sole. which was freakin horrible. i wanted to spew, let me tell you, it literally tasted like hot cat breath!!! nasty, my stomach turns just thinking of it. :P

my husband had a better experience thankfully. he ordered filet mignon. and it was right on!! i must say who ever cooked that last saturday night, they are very impressive on their cooking capabilities!!!!!!!! they should probably take over the other section also. haha anyways...we finished up with some nasty crappy desert also known as "the apple crisp". it is mainly a runny oatmealy porrage atop bland caramel apples. literally you could find better for a buck fifty at the fair! oh well.....so that was our story...hope everyone else has a better experience. GOOD LUCK

• Pros: awesome setting, and great grill work
• Cons: horrible wait staff, and horrible seafood

02/25/08

As usual, good, service was slightly off

by Sybot at Citysearch

Very good seafood. You will have to pay for it though. I had a birtday and they gave us a nice private booth and even provided a free dessert. Nothing spectacular aside from the lighting of the brandy poured over the whipcream. Service was great except that our appetizer oysters came out after the entree, so we were trying to eat 18 oysters and not get our entreee cold. That was the only fault. So the place is expensive, but its nice to have this in INdy.

• Pros: Fresh seafood in INdiana
• Cons: Service was slightly off, and prices are very high

05/21/07

Food was not that good, and parking was impossible

by come at Citysearch

I wont ever go their again, the parking was terrible, and the food for such an upscale restaurant was not that good, It was $85 i wish i saved.

• Pros: Reservations got us right in
• Cons: PARKING

12/08/06

SPECTACULAR!!

by amy_mickle at Citysearch

Every year for our anniversary, my husband and I pick a nice restaurant to visit. Last year we went to Emeril's Delmonico in Las Vegas. This year we picked the Oceanaire and we made a wonderful choice! We were a little early for our reservation and decided to have a couple drinks at the bar. I had the best apple martini!! When we were seated, we were promptly greeted by our server. He advised us of the portion sizes and that it would be a good idea to share. We ordered the shrimp cocktail which was excellent and then proceeded with the spinach salad with hot bacon dressing. They were both awesome!! I ordered the Maine stuffed lemon sole and my husband ordered the mahi mahi oscar. Not only was the food excellent but the ambiance and service were exceptional!! We absolutly had no room for dessert. It is a little pricey but well worth the cost for special occasions. I would recommend to anybody who enjoys great food, ambiance and service!!

07/19/06

Amazing crab cakes!!

by mrsmcd7503 at Citysearch

The Oceannaire is very elegant and beautiful to look at, but the food is absolutely amazing!! One of my favorite things to get at seafood restaurants is crab cakes and theirs were out of this world. So, so delicious. It is expensive if you aren't used to spending this kind of money on a meal (I'm not), but for special occasions (we went there for Valentine's Day), this place is unbeatable!! I absolutely loved it.

• Pros: Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food
• Cons: expensive

07/18/06

Great Service and Food, phenomenal experience

by cgjertson at Citysearch

Just moved from NYC and wanted to try a night out at a nice Indy restaurant. Was not dissapointed in any way. Reservations at 8pm, had wine at the bar and were seated at 8:15. Place was busy on a Saturday night; the service was prompt but relaxed and unhurried. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. Started with some raw oysters and split a crabcake for appetizer. I had halibut "oscar" and girlfriend had tuna sashimi. Finished with creme brulee. Definitely one of the finest meals I've had in years, and just as good if not better than the finest restaurants in NYC. Will definitely return.

• Pros: Food, service, wine list
• Cons: parking difficult

11/03/05

Incredible!

by julierenee79 at Citysearch

I went to The Oceanaire for the first time and had a wonderful experience. The waiters are very knowledgable about the menu and a great help. The wine selection was amazing. Everything was prepared great and we had prompt service. I enjoyed the atmosphere as well. I would recommend The Oceanaire to anyone who wanted a great dining experience. Keep in mind this is a pricey restaurant, but it is worth every penny.

• Pros: Valet Parking, Atmosphere, Fresh Food

07/28/05

GREAT GREAT GREAT

by sparks1401 at Citysearch

I had an amazing time! I dine out quite a bit but not downtown and my first experience at Oceanaire has me WOW'd. Downtown seems to be moving in the right direction. The food was great, wine was great (big pours) and our server had a clue as to what was going on. Yes, it was not a cheap dinner but it was worth it. I would rather pay and have a memorable experience vs. eating for less and regreting it. My $.02.

• Pros: FOOD, WINE, SERVICE