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Ocean 302

4.1 (534 reviews)
Closed • 3:30 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Seafood risotto was delicious! I skipped the sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes and added Parmesan cheese. So good!

Tried this place for the first time and loved it! Great food, service, and atmosphere!

Calamari
Gianna W.

Our dinner at Ocean 302 was very nice. They had plenty of options on their menu. The service was delightful. All of our food was very good. Calamari was to die for, but very spicy. The fish and chips were good. The dill on the crab cake sandwich was a little dilly for me, but it was still very good. The fries were unique and amazing. And the pasta was very very good. It wasn't very busy, and it was a nice place to eat for dinner.

Crab cake sandwich
Terri D.

Visiting Melbourne beach, looking in, restaurant seemed like casual beachy bar but once seated, the atmosphere is more nicer dining (like a steak house). Ordered a bunch of different entrees (for 17 of us!) and plates were well executed in presentation and taste. Just the mahi mahi bites bit soggy. Drinks were strong and generous pour. Service bit slow in food but friendly and competent. Place was packed for Tgiving eve - not sure if they take reservations (we were lucky to be seated at high table top right away).

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Rhonda S.

Kelly was our server Tuesday night and provided excellent service. We came in about 8:30pm and they close at 9 but they did not rush us. We ordered two scallops because they were sold out (normally a 4 piece order). She gave us a discounted price. We shared a crab cake which was very tasty and moist. Also shared cauliflower bites. The space is very large and upscale. They have an excellent happy hour 4-6pm with 20% off pizzas and appetizers. We came back last night for HH and I got some tap wine pinio Grigio and husband got tap ale for cheap. We split a truffle pizza which was more than enough food. Such a great location and atmosphere. It says a lot when we come back the next day during our vacation when there are other places to choose.

Rosemary Chicken over mashed potatoes
Spencer H.

One of our mainstays when living here & certainly one of my favorite places. An ever changing specials list of new flavors & items keeps it fresh & new. The main menu is updated each season as well. Excellent chef & kitchen staff ensure consistency of very good prepared, cooked & presented food. There's something for everyone. From going solo to a large family or group, 302 always hits the mark. 7 in our party while back in town for a week long visit. Enjoyed 4 appetizers, unique special entrees & some staples. I had a grilled snapper sandwich as you cannot beat their fresh fish! My son had the Short rib Bolognese pasta. A Goddess Salad with Grilled Salmon was brought to the table & is a house favorite! As was a roasted Rosemary Chicken Breast. A pork chop that was massive & tender. Rack of lamb is a common special here - this night it was Jamaica Jerk spiced which steered me away but one at our table ordered it & said it wasn't an over powered Jerk spiced & the purple potatoes were awesome. We splurged for a sample of some desserts to celebrate an upcoming birthday. Each dessert was exceptionally good! Service is as professional as you'll find with great care at each point of service.

Special appetizer salad "nicoise" with seared tuna, potato, green beans, salad greens.

Lovely dinner last evening with friends. I had this pictured salad which was wonderful. Prompt service too.

Kurt K.

Tried on a whim and whims hardly ever steer me wrong. We grabbed a high top near the bar and started people watching...lots of locals which is always a good thing and our vantage point allowed us to survey a lot of the entrees as they left the kitchen on the way to the patrons. Our server was very nice and has been there for nine years and seems half her family also worked there....even though she was not the owner. Longevity says something I suppose. We ordered an app and it was very good... spinach artichoke dip. Check out the picture. I had Charlie's burger, lamb.... and DAMN it was good. The mahi mahi sandwich was also a large flavorful portion. Pro tip: The price of a sweet iced tea was 5 bucks.....For that price might as well have a beer :) We will be back to try some other items...we saw the pizza's were huge and they have HH specials on the board by the bar......

Vegetable Shrimp Scampi

I highly recommend Ocean 302 Bar and Grill. My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday night without a reservation and they were very accommodating and we got seated right away without waiting. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was amazing, we had their vegetable shrimp scampi and the their pork chop and they were both exquisite.

"5 stars! The fish and chips at Ocean 302 were absolutely classic comfort done right."

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Ask the Community - Ocean 302

Is there outside seating?

Yes, there is outdoor seating. There are 2 two person tables and 2 four person tables by the entrance way. They are also creating more outdoor seating on the side of the building.

Are staff still wearing masks?

Yes, I was there on 9/10 and staff were masked.

Is there a dress code?

Casual attire is fine

Does 302 have happy hour? If so, when?

Yes. An awesome one. Everyday from 4-6 pm Also their pizzas and appetizers are discounted during happy hour.… 

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