Though trend watchers are apt to think that the best years of a restaurant opened in 1992 have set sail, in-the-know New York foodies are still aboard the Livanos Restaurant Group's stalwart Oceana. This home of the power lunch, relocated in August 2009 to more expansive digs at Rockefeller Center, offers luxury cruise ship décor with service to match, but it's the world-class menu, well-executed and adventurous in intention, that earns this gem its two-star
New York Times rating night after night. Chef Ben Pollinger explores international waters to bring the best of the earth's oceans to your table, pairing fresh sea bounty with unexpected ingredients to keep the palate guessing. The four-course tasting menus are often the way to go, and don't miss the excellent dessert list (which has included Concord grape "pie" and peanut butter ice cream) and expert wine pairings. " ... if the Oceana of old was a pleasant, ship-shape room with elegant food and a caring touch, the new version is a high-functioning luxury mill, designed to serve pre-theater crowds and to celebrate corporate success on expense-account dimes."
- Sam Sifton,
The New York Times, Nov. 18, 2009
"To dine at Oceana is to embark on a gastronomic pleasure cruise."
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New York magazine
" ... devoted to fish, as fresh as you've ever tasted it. ... The three-course prix fixe lunch is a very good deal for a luxe midtown spot."
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The Village VoiceMichelin Guide 2013: * (very good)
The New York Times: ** (very good)
New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 24 food rating (very good to excellent)
Time Out New York: Critics' Pick
The Village Voice: Recommended Reservations suggested. Full bar. Serving lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly.
ADDRESS
120 W 49th St,
(bet 6th and 7th Aves) ,
New York, NY 10020
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
WHAT WE SAY
Though trend watchers are apt to think that the best years of a restaurant opened in 1992 have set sail, in-the-know New York foodies are still aboard the Livanos Restaurant Group's stalwart Oceana. This home of the power lunch, relocated in August 2009 to more expansive digs at Rockefeller Center, offers luxury cruise ship décor with service to match, but it's the world-class menu, well-executed and adventurous in intention, that earns this gem its two-star
New York Times rating night after night. Chef Ben Pollinger explores international waters to bring the best of the earth's oceans to your table, pairing fresh sea bounty with unexpected ingredients to keep the palate guessing. The four-course tasting menus are often the way to go, and don't miss the excellent dessert list (which has included Concord grape "pie" and peanut butter ice cream) and expert wine pairings.
WHAT THEY SAY
" ... if the Oceana of old was a pleasant, ship-shape room with elegant food and a caring touch, the new version is a high-functioning luxury mill, designed to serve pre-theater crowds and to celebrate corporate success on expense-account dimes."
- Sam Sifton,
The New York Times, Nov. 18, 2009
"To dine at Oceana is to embark on a gastronomic pleasure cruise."
-
New York magazine
" ... devoted to fish, as fresh as you've ever tasted it. ... The three-course prix fixe lunch is a very good deal for a luxe midtown spot."
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The Village VoiceMichelin Guide 2013: * (very good)
The New York Times: ** (very good)
New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 24 food rating (very good to excellent)
Time Out New York: Critics' Pick
The Village Voice: Recommended
ADDITIONAL INFO
Reservations suggested. Full bar. Serving lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly.