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Oceanaire Seafood Room

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The Oceanaire Seafood Room is a four star restaurant in Seattle. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Downtown neighborhood, this restaurant is expensive. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features a perfect venue for special occasions. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and lunch. This place is good for groups.

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

ladies night out begins here

When deciding where we should go for a much needed ladies night, my girlfriend and I went downtown. We were unsure as to where to go for dinner, but thank goodness for the Oceanaire. Instead of rushing us, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Better than your Granny's Pea Salad

We've all attempted to make some form of pea salad at one time or another...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yay, the streak continues. Another trip to Seattle, another satisfying seafood meal at Oceanaire. This time around I opted for the crab cakes and they did not disappoint. Large, cakey and moist, these…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eileen S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful oyster list and seafood here is ridiculously good. My friend got the tombo which was seared to perfection and seasoned with savory herbs. I got scallops that were tenderly cooked, not…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark a p.

4.0 of 5 stars. So after working lat Saturday, our little group finally gets out for dinner. We had been looking forward to coming here. It is my first time. I noticed the chalk boards with happy hour food and drink…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Complicated M.

5.0 of 5 stars. When we go to Seattle for a show, we love to go here. Food is great, we've always had great service and the setting is nice. It's an enjoyable place to go.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Happy hour and oysters.. the perfect combination

I am still dreaming about last Friday nights Happy hour at Oceanaire.. the bartender was friendly the white wine was served in an elegant glass and was nicely chilled... and half priced oysters for happy hour...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I approached Oceanaire at the recommendation of a lovely pair of lesbians earlier in the day. I was apprehensive upon arrival, because I was wearing a North Face t-shirt and gym shorts. The maitre…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by izzy w.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food - pretty good Service - very good
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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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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Overpriced, Overcooked

I was extremely disappointed on my dinner at Oceanaire this past weekend. Yes, the atmosphere is nice and the service is impeccable. All of the staff was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. However,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Good Night Out

Went with a group of friends to Oceaniare last week and had a great time. We met in the bar which ha...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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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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Best "upscale" restaurant I've ever been to

This place is amazing. I don't generally eat at the higher priced, upscale restaurants and only go to them for special occasions. That having been said, most that I've been to I would label mediocre and not...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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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 D M e.

1.0 of 5 stars. A perennial favorite that has fallen on it's face. This was always THE place to go for a rich seafood experience. We have had stellar service and good meals. Our latest two experiences have been so…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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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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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