I always bring my friends from out of town here! Not only do they have a wonderful menu but the service is excellent & fun‼. We love their Jell-O shots the best! read more

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First of all let me just say, the staff here made the visit better than it would have been without them. Alexis, in particular did a fantastic job! Caleb was also quite friendly and helpful. The food was good. It wasn't amazing, but it was good. No one complained and everyone ate what they got. The rub... the meals averaged $27 per person before the tip. My meal consisted of a cup of white rice, a half cup of black beans, a small serving of black olives, a quarter cup of chopped tomatoes, a tablespoon of crushed peanuts and about 2 oz of a tasty cilantro sauce. Add to that 5 smallish shrimp (they advertised prawns, but these were shrimpy prawns) and I felt a little ill used. Again, everything tasted good. The prices just didn't make sense to me. The place has a clean and tidy tiki bar vibe and is pleasant enough to sit and talk without feeling a need to get outta there. They also have outdoor seating in a pleasant of not busy courtyard space shared with other businesses. Their beer and cocktail selection was decent and they booze prices were not too bad compared to similar local establishments... Will I go back? Maybe. But I hope the portions are better for the $ if and when I do. read more

I truly enjoyed our lunch here. The sun was out and even the inside of the restaurant had a sunny vibe to it. The waiter was very patient explaining what went into to dishes since my friend is lactose-intolerant. I ordered the teriyaki chicken rice bowl. And it was super good with nice sweet/salty sauce, perfectly cooked rice and stir fried veggies. My friend had the Boca burger and fries. Those fries I grabbed some too since they were delicious with some kind of coating that was tasty and crispy. read more

Johnny Ocean's Grille - Teriyaki & Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Johnny's is located across the parking lot from the Tesla chargers so a perfect stop while we top off our charge before our next drive day. I love the atmosphere of palapas outdoors so finding them INSIDE as I walked through the door set my heart all A-Twitter. (:-) There is a nice outdoor dining area but I prefer the overhead grass covered palapas and music indoors. I had the halibut fish and chips. My husband had the lemon chicken. He picked at my delicious beer battered fries and I picked at his delicious snow peas. Everything was delicious HOWEVER the homemade tartar sauce deserves a special mention because while I like fish and chips, I consider eating them more of an excuse to indulge in eating lots of great tartar sauce. Before I ordered I requested to sample the tartar sauce. It's MY favorite version. I explained my love of tartar sauce to our lovely server with her beautiful smile, so the bowl on my plate is what she brought ME!!! It is literally finger lickin' good. I used my finger to wipe the bowl clean. I considered taking a pic of my finger in the bowl before I licked the last bit of sauce from my finger but decided not everyone appreciates those visuals. (:-) If you find this review useful please vote! read more

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I didn't think the food was very good at all. However, my server was fantastic and she even talked me into a dessert I really enjoyed! What makes this spot wort it is the wonderful outdoor seating area. This is such a great space on a sunny day. read more

Unwelcoming slow service. As mentioned in other reviews the $20 salads are very small. $20 chicken sandwich had less chicken than chic filet. Overall not a happy experience read more

Delicious food and amazing presentation. Our group was graciously attended by the amazing server Mariah. Our second time dining at Johnnys and will definitely come back! read more

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Great food always. steak salad, and cheesecake. Pumpkin cheesecake and cookie dough cheesecake. Love the tropical feel. Love the service. read more

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Eclectic menu and variety aplenty. Ahi was good with mango sauce on side. Happy they substituted veggies for me instead of the rice and beans. I appreciated that! The tuna was a little dry though. Steak and shrimp dish was good but a tad overcooked as well. Server was very nice and friendly. They had some good specials and we'd go back and try a few other items that looked good on the menu. Nice for healthy options read more

Johnny Ocean's Grille - Jamaican Ahi with mango salsa and veggies subbed for rice and beans - Caribbean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I always forget this place exists, and I work nearby. I've only ever done take out but inside is nice and enjoyable to witness. The chicken curry is my favorite, I like the veggies and rice side. It is all so delicious. Healthy portion size for the price, and they have a little bit of everything on the menu. Service is always fast and they are pleasant! read more

Came here with coworkers a few days ago, service was friendly and quick. Owner came out to greet us, super sweet and friendly woman! Food was very good, I'm definitely gonna try the hawaiian fried rice with coconut chicken next time, it's on my radar. The teriyaki burger was good and filling! The vibes here are very chill, especially if you sit outside. Seems like a food place to eat at with lots of people and sit outside on a hot summer day, or for a date night. Looking forward to returning again in the summertime and trying that dish! read more

Johnny Ocean's Grille - Teriyaki Burger - Caribbean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Ambiance good, service was good , the food was very poor. I will not be eating there again and do not recommend it for anyone. what else can I say, bad food is bad food! and then to charge premiums prices. insult to injury. read more

I'm kind of annoyed that it took me so glad to make it into Johnny Ocean's. I came in here with my husband about a month ago now, and we both loved it. But it took forever because every time we've gone to Oakway, we already had dinner plans and always say "next time let's go there" and then forget. Well, I'm glad to say that we finally went. Now, this place better be great if I'm passing up Chapala to go here. Their tortilla soup calls my name every time I walk by! So I went to Johnny Ocean's with high expectations. Lol. We had Ben as our waiter and he was so kind and welcoming. Answered all our questions and was just really friendly. I love when anyone can make me feel like I'm the only customer in the restaurant, and that they have all the time in the world to take care of my table. That was the feeling I got from Ben. Food was delicious. My husband ordered Pad Thai and I ordered fish and chips. I may or may not have a new obsession with their fries. I had a bite of my husband's meal (while comparing it to Ta Ra Rin in my head) and it was actually really good. I'd order it at Johnny Ocean's myself. My fish was cooked perfectly, not overdone. The fries were the most perfectly golden crispy little cylinders of happiness that I've ever eaten. There is nothing worse than soggy fries for me, and these did not disappoint my expectations of super crispy perfection. Price seemed a little high, but I really didn't mind. It wasn't outrageous. It is at Oakway, and I'm sure rent isn't exactly cheap there. Plus it is a small local business. So I didn't mind the prices at all to support a great restaurant. Would I return? Absolutely. The food and customer service were both amazing, and provided me and my husband an amazing date night meal where we could relax and enjoy it all. Now that I've been there, there will be no more forgetting it is there or taking me years to make it in the door. I'm just irritated it took me as long as it did to give this place a try. read more

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Service and Ambiance was good Food not so much :( Teriyaki chicken had about six thinly (and I mean thinly) sliced pieces of chicken and a few veggies. $20.95. read more

Banger food. great service. ice water is the best. everyone is extremely friendly. atmosphere is created by everything else so that is great as well. get the little stuffed potato appetizer, bangers. read more

The Food was not Great! Service was very slow, only 1 waitress for the whole place. Do not recommend Pad Thia. It is overpriced for the menu and food. Lunch for 2, was $84.00. The inside was not that clean. I watched the cook drop a piece of meat and pick it up with his tongs and looked around and dropped it on the grill! read more

One person was working.. she was the hostess, the bartender, the waitress and the cook.. food was meh.

Great outdoor seating. Food is great. Service is decent considering it seemed they only had a few servers. And, I think our waitress was also handling "to-go" orders. She was still pleasant. read more

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Best experience I have had in years. Great food and staff. I had the pork tacos and apple pie cake.

First time trying them tonight via Door Dash. I ordered the coconut chicken and fried rice. Based on reviews I was prepared for the chicken to be cooked well and on the dry side and it was. The flavors of it all was really good though. The dipping sauce was great...had a nice kick to it. The fried rice was fluffy and flavored nicely with veggies and pineapple. I wish they had the option of swapping out the chicken with shrimp or had a rice side option. I look forward to trying more items on their menu. read more

These days, with Covid and all, it's still rare to get great service. I ordered takeout from them, and I'm from out of town, so I didn't know what to expect. 3.5 stars doesn't seem accurate at all! They were super friendly, and my order was ready a few minutes early, which was great, because I came to pick it up early and it was just being finished up. I got the cod fish & chips, and a side order of mozzarella sticks. The fish & chips were delicious, the lemon wedge was fresh, and everything was cooked perfectly. The mozzarella sticks were delicious and big! The dipping sauce was zesty, and they came with celery and carrot sticks, all of which were super fresh as well! Great crunch! I highly recommend this place to locals and travelers alike. read more

Johnny Ocean's Grille - Mozzarella sticks - Caribbean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The service was great, but the price for the portions was over the top. I got two of the smallest fish tacos I have ever seen and it was hard to find the fish. My partner finally decided on the chicken chili relleno which was NOT a relleno but a piece of chicken with a green chili on top, served with provolone and cottage cheese??? This cost $50+ dollars. NEVER GOING BACK. read more

We did take out and have eaten there. Found their food ok but not great. The experience in the restaurant was worse, waitress was either confused or forgetful. Chicken tasted like it was cooked in old oil - not sure I'd recommend over a mid rating. read more

Haven't eaten here in a long time. Great food. I had the low carb chili relleno. I will go back sooner. read more

Great restaurant! We passed by on our way to Portland and my family and I were treated with outstanding service ! Our amazing server dasha made sure we were well taken care of ! I'm from La and we don't see servers that kind and caring anymore so it was nice to see that there are still caring servers out there! We will be back again. :) read more

Super disappointed, the satay says in comes with peanut sauce, this is what the staff has told us is peanut sauce. It's essentially sweet chili sauce with some crushed peanuts on top. When I told staff we were really disappointed they did not offer any type of resolution. Feels like a big waste of $15. read more

Johnny Ocean's Grille - Caribbean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Okay... I will admit to you all that I am bias in this review because I know the owners and have been good friends with the family/daughter ever since I was young. BUT I will always be very truthful in my reviews like I will be in this one. So, moving on! Whether you are Eugene native or a tourist stopping through this a must restaurant to visit. It is in a great location surrounded by other businesses if you are wanting to shop before or after grabbing a bite to eat. I have been coming here ever since they have opened and never once have I had a bad experience or heard something negative regarding their restaurant. I have tried menu items from sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers, deserts and on this last visit the cod fish and chips. We had the jalapeno mozzarella sticks which I didn't even know were a thing, they weren't all that spicey (which was great because I'm not a huge spice fan) and they were so good. We also had prawn skewers that I highly suggest and from the photos you can see look delicious and taste even better! My cod fish and chips had three pieces served over a bed of fries along with a side of tartar sauce, check out my photo and you can see how large the portion is. I apologize for not getting photos of the other meals that were ordered by the other people I was with but I know a Johnny's bowl was got (she made a few modifications that I can't remember what they were but it still looked amazing and a great portion size), then a BLT sandwich along with fries. Though we didn't get desert this visit which I am bummed about, I will suggest you get order while there or get something to go because you will regret not trying one! Especially the carrot cake! All in all our service was great, food was amazing and it is a must try! Enjoy! read more

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A big shout out to Johnny Ocean's Grill manager, Wendy and her team. I took 10 senior ladies there for a no host lunch today. I had called ahead to be sure we could be accommodated. Wendy had our tables ready, provided excellent service, served food that every lady complimented as tasty and was willing to collect our checks at the table instead of at the register, for those that walking is difficult. We eat out once each month and all agreed we will return in the future. Thank you again Wendy. read more

We haven't been to JO since our kids were little. Decided to go since we were in town and looking for somewhere not packed for dinner on a Friday night. We were greeted with smiles, got seated immediately and everyone was friendly. Within a few minutes almost all the tables were full, so we got in at just the right time. The food was excellent, just as we remembered it. Forgot to get pictures since we were all starving, but we had a burger and fries, cheese quesadilla off the kids menu for the 18 year old daughter and pad Thai. All of it was excellent. And the strawberry lemonade is delicious too! I'd highly recommend heading there for your next meal! Support a small business! read more

Good friendly service, ok food, ridiculously high prices. Lunch service. The prices listed on their website appear reasonable. However, in the restaurant they are considerably more expensive. That is deceptive. $4 for a soda, give me a break. Won't be back. read more

Love Johnny Ocean's! This restaurant is a staple of Eugene. Always consistently great food and friendly service. Eat in or take out, their food holds up. The menu is varied for all appetites. The Caribbean buffalo wings are incredible. Johnnys bowl, yes please. Stuffed avocado so satisfying. Loco coco salad is yummy. Blackened Salmon Salad hits all the marks. We haven't had a bad meal ever. And that's saying something because we've been going here since the early days in the old oak way mall and have tried it all! read more

When searching for great Fish and Chips we discovered Johnny Oceans. We also discovered an awesome Steak Sandwich and delicious Pork Tacos. Last night my significant other ordered the 'Ahi Johnny Bowl' for the first time and it's now her favorite dish on the menu. Wonderful, professional service and quality food. We have also added their delicious Cheesecake Dessert to our take out orders. If you haven't tried Johnny Ocean's you should. Friendly people and great food.. Johnny Ocean's is the Great Good Place at the Oakway Mall.. read more

The service was great but to say this place is an ocean grill is pretty misleading. The theme is ocean grill but the menu doesn't resemble it, there are some seafood items but not a lot. The food was also pretty average and it all tasted like it had been microwaved. read more

What is this place? No really? Food was fine but this place does not fit in with where it is located. Also the service isn't that good. Probably won't be back, but not the worst last choice option. read more

Johnny Ocean's is one of those places that I wonder why I don't go to more often. I've only been there three times, and I'm not sure why. The food is good, the service is excellent. The owner is very hands-on and appears to be genuinely invested in his customers' experience. Tonight, I had the loco-coco salad, which was lettuce, mandarins, and mangos topped with coconut shrimp. It came with a raspberry vinaigrette, which I didn't care for. I'm not into sweet dressings. Next time, I'd switch it out for their cilantro dressing, which is creamy with just a hint of spice. The salad was also missing red onions or something of that nature to give it a balance to all the sweet things on the plate. I still enjoyed it though, and the shrimp was good. They don't skimp on the shrimp (which should be a motto for restaurants). I also had the plantain chips. I loved them! They were crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. They were well seasoned and came with that cilantro dressing that I wish I had put on my salad. Yum! I am getting hungry again thinking about them. I really wanted to try the dessert. They had this display case, and all I saw were these glorious globs of whipped cream on top of cake!!! Sadly, I was too full after dinner to indulge, so I'll save that for another trip. (I just hope it's not Cool Whip!) Our server was so friendly and warm. It's always a good thing when you walk out of a restaurant with a smile on your face because the people who work there were kind. read more

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It's a quaint Caribbean decor restaurant - I had the French Quarter with fries and was very pleasantly surprised. All my favorites in one - avocado, bacon, thin fresh burger, red onion, tomatoes, thousand island dressing on sour dough toast. VERY YUMMY!!!! And the fries - perfect!!!! Thank you for a most enjoyable meal. read more

Wont go back.. I have always wanted to go here! I took my son out for lunch and was excited to finally get to go- Its super cute- The waitress was really nice. Thats all the good I can say. Sorry! The food was way overpriced- I got the "special" of the day- it was supposed to be a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich- There were components in it that said Philly- There was steak, peppers, and cheese in it- BUT!! the meat was weirdly SUPER sweet with some yucky clove after taste- blech. We got Potato skins and Onion Rings as appetizers- The Potato skins were TGIF type- tasted like they microwaved some straight from a box. The onion rings were actually good! but for 8 dollars u get 8 onion rings- so...not THAT good. I am super bummed that the food did not meet any expectations. Def NOT going back. read more

The food was fantastic. and the staff was even better. the were very kind and friendly. salad was very fresh tasting, the steak was one of the best i have ever had. very happy we chose to go here on valentines day. read more

Wonderful and friendly staff, beautiful interior and exterior seating areas, and a fantastic menu! There isn't a darn thing on the menu to not strike ones fancy. Make no mistake, Johnny Oceans is a must when I'm in town visiting family! If you're stuck on the menu, try the Avocados filled with Jamaican rice and a skewered prawns. It's divine! read more

Johnny Oceans has terrific food! We just had take out 3 nights ago andbit was delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant