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    Atlantic Ocean Restaurant

    4.2 (39 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Lambs Chops (appetizer)
    Christina P.

    I made a reservation at Atlantic Ocean and informed them at the time of booking that we were celebrating a birthday. Unfortunately, no one mentioned a $35 cake-cutting fee for our party of four. Had this been disclosed in advance, it would have prevented an unpleasant surprise at the end of the evening. The steak I ordered was flavorful and cooked well; however, nearly a quarter of the cut consisted of fat, which was disappointing given the price point and the restaurant's upscale positioning. What truly put a damper on the evening was the loss of a special pair of sunglasses that I accidentally left behind. We left very close to closing time, and there were only a few people remaining in the restaurant. I felt confident they would be found and turned in by staff, but unfortunately they were not. That was especially disappointing and left me questioning the level of care and service one would expect from a restaurant that promotes an upscale dining experience. Overall, while there were positive aspects to the meal, the undisclosed fee and the handling of my lost item significantly impacted what should have been a memorable birthday celebration.

    Daniel T.

    Atlantic Ocean transported and transposed my wife and I to a whole new world with incredible food experience! This was our 22 year anniversary and out of all the places, my wife wanted to try this place out and celebrate here! From the really awesome and convenient location to walking in and being greeted by super happy and friendly staff, it definitely set the positive tone for us. We love their decor, elegant casual, not over the top...just right. Our server is Demetra and she was more than a server, she was a really awesome person with a million dollar smile...good luck to you. The food was really delicious, cooked to the right temperature and seasoned very perfecto! They even made us a parting gift for our anniversary and we will always cherish this moment with your team! Till next time. Chow Chow Time!!

    Old fashioned
    Kristal T.

    Met up with friends here for a late graduation celebration. Since I had been here before I just got the happy hour this time. I ordered the Moroccan lamb chops and an old fashioned cocktail. Our server was sweet gave great recommendations. I will definitely visit again probably for brunch the next time.

    Quonesha J.

    This has easily become one of my favorite places for Happy Hour. The drinks and the menu is amazing! I always grabs some oysters and a martini. This trip I tried the gumbo. The gumbo was not my favorite, I needed to add some hot sauce to bring in more flavor. This day the service was also slow, however we did have a large party (12). I waitress was very attentive!

    Fried oysters
    Lisa J.

    Visited this spot with a frequent foodie flyer as myself , my good girl friend Erica, and I have to say, this is a cool vibe yall, even though it was a hot and lazy Sunday evening around 4:30. It has only been open since April of this year (26) , however if they can survive the very competitive bar /restaurant scene that is the Allen Prkwy/ Waugh dr area of Houston, they are gonna go places! I reserved my 5 star review from them simply because the Thai curry sauce with my mussels was a bit watery and it also lacked a bit of flavor , but overall the service was attentive, and the drinks were bussin thanks to Aaron our very experienced and friendly bartender and my friend said she loved her fried oysters ! So thus the 4 stars! Worth a second visit for sure..:

    Chi A.

    My girls and I tried out Atlantic Ocean for happy hour on a Wednesday and it lived up to the hype. We got there around 5:15pm (they open at 5) and we were greeted warmly by the staff. The restaurant is very spacious. We were seated at a booth facing the window, which was nice because we got to watch the sun set over time. Our waitress brought over the regular menu and the happy hour menu. Happy hour is from 5-7pm and the price point varies. We got a variety of things; crab cakes, gumbo, oysters ($1.50/oyster), crab claws, and fried tomatoes. Everything was hot, fresh and tasty. The entire happy hour menu, including the drinks, is a hit!! I hope they don't change the prices or the variety as they get more popular. The service was great too! As far as parking, we took a ride-share there but I believe they have valet services. There is also limited self parking in the front of the other stores but they are always taken up so don't bother. Can't wait to try them for dinner!

    Menu
    Ayesha W.

    I heard so much buzz about this new restaurant and was excited to give them a try. My friend and I ordered quite a few apps off the happy hour menu as the prices couldn't be beat. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We ordered the crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, crab claws, and gumbo. All the appetizers were a 10/10. For mains we ordered the fried snapper, collard greens(delicious), grilled branzino. The fried snapper was great but the rice that comes with it was just ok. The branzino was very bland and did not have the depth of flavors we thought it would have. We asked if we could exchange for a different menu item and the manager made a point to let us know that the Branzino is a favorite among guest and the restaurant and policy is to not take items back. He did accommodate our request and we were able to order the redfish that was 10/10. I highly recommend their happy hour.

    Main dining area
    Debra G.

    This place is so beautiful. If you go on a weekend, be sure to make a reservation because it is busy! The lamb chops were so good that we ordered another round. The service is amazing. Arron and team have hospitality down to a T. We will be back again and again.

    Riyike F.

    Went for friend's birthday. The restaurant was hard to find, my GPS took me around and round, but once I got there, it was worth it. We had great service. Aaron was fun. He wasn't our waiter, but he kept us laughing. The manager came and checked in on us, and the food was good. My friend had the whole fish. I had the seafood dip and my other two friends had steak and everybody enjoyed their meal. Love the panoramic windows. It gives a lot of good natural light to get great photos.

    Fried Snapper
    Char I.

    So my friend and I were on our way home from a function and found this place on the Google. It is located just under the apartment complex Elan. There is plenty of parking in the garage. Turns out it's brand new and we happened to stop by during their soft opening! This is a seafood restaurant with many delicious options. The offer a variety of water which I love. Of course I got sparkling water! Our waitress was lovely! So helpful with setting the experience and providing useful information! We started with the shrimp dip! Um 10/10 it was so good! I mean perfection put it on a pasta literally! It come with a warm soft bread covered in parmeasan. I ordered the fried snapper which comes with dirty rice. Absolutely excellent! 10/10. My friend ordered the blackened snapper and said it was great as well! Lastly we ordered the crossiant bread pudding! Excuse me! Hands down the best bread pudding! It also comes with home made vanilla bean ice cream. We had a chance to meet one of the chef/ owners! Appreciated his insight into his vision for the restaurant! His passion definitely shows in the product he serves! They plan to roll out brunch around Easter and I will be back to try that menu too! This restaurant was refreshing! Good food, good service. An overall excellent experience!

    Chargrilled Oysters
    Celeste B.

    Chelcey, Chelcey, Chelcey...The best customer service by far during my journey of trying Houston restaurants. Came for Happy Hour and the choices are exceptional and will not disappoint. Between the drinks, the food, and the dessert, 10 out of 10 definitely recommend. Thank you for your recommendations Chelcey!! (:

    Walter M.

    New upscale Atlantic coastal seafood restaurant will not disappoint. They kept the background music low, so cheerful diners were able to easily converse. Food and service were excellent. Free parking garage just 30 feet from the front with wide spaces.

    Salty Char-broiled oysters

    I had a great experience the first time I went. The waitress told us to come check out their happy hour. We ordered char grilled oysters and they were very salty and half cooked. It was like chewing gum none stop. We wasn't happy at all.

    These are the prawns, I was supposed to get three, but I got two prawns and three heads.

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    THE BEST GUMBO EVER!! Hospitality is awesome, food is the best seafood in Heights. If you haven't been here, you have to try it. Awesome!!

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    Tabby was an absolute gem and made our anniversary extra special!! food was great too!

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