Oceana Grill - New Orleans (LA)

4 /5 Asuka Langley Soryu: First of all, the service at Oceana is excellent. From the host who seated us to our server, everyone was warm, welcoming, and attentive, enthusiastic, but still very professional. We ordered the Taste of NOLA, the Seafood Gumbo, and the Oceana Famous Oysters. All three dishes had fairly heavy seasoning. The gumbo, in particular, was on the salty side, though you can tell the flavors and spices were very well layered — if it were just a bit less salty, it would have been outstanding. The oysters were fresh off the grill, incredibly fragrant, and really delicious. Just make sure to eat them while they’re hot, because once they cool down, the flavor drops by about 60%. If you enjoy salty food or don’t mind dishes that are on the saltier side, this place is definitely worth visiting.

5 /5 Sara Goodrich: They were packed the day we went. We had a reservation and was told we may potentially need to wait because the tables were taking a while. Luckily we didn’t have to wait. My husband and I ordered the Cajun corn dip, the crab cakes (appetizer), a cup of Gumbo, and the blackened duck. We got everything fairly quickly. Only the duck took a while but still fast for having every table filled. Everything was phenomenal. We were so impressed with the blackened duck. It was juicy and the fat was rendered well. The corn dip was super tasty and came with plenty of tortilla chips. The crab cakes were the best. My husband isn’t very fond of them but he loved them, especially since it isn’t so heavy on the breading. Our server was Karla W and she was fantastic, checking on us often without being disruptive. She was kind, informative, and efficient. We highly recommend this place. We were in and out within an hour on a busy night!

5 /5 King Crayzee J: First time visitor to NOLA and decided to stop in and try this gem! So glad that I did! Was seated at the upstairs bar and had great service from John, and great conversation with another visitor named Tracy! Every drink John recommended and made was phenomenal and the food was great as well! Also got a little history lesson in spirits from him!! Happy Birthday Again John!! (Dec. 28th)

4 /5 Denis C: Oceans Grill has a great atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing or enjoying a night out. The service was friendly and quick, making us feel welcome. The Mardi Gras pasta was full of flavor and cooked just right—it was definitely the highlight of the meal. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for tasty food and a pleasant dining experience.