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Ocean Ale House

4.5 (430 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Live music
Good for kids

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Suzy N.

This place took me by surprise and we had a very pleasant experience. We came to meet up with some friends on a Friday afternoon and it was fairly empty. The street parking was decent, but I can't imagine how chaotic it would be on a weekend! We ended up sitting in the back patio, which was rustic. I mean, it's kind of pieced together with various patio furniture and my chair was so lose, I almost thought I'd fall a few times, but I didn't! I ordered their: - Buffalo chicken wings - 5/5 One of the best buffalo wings I've had, the batter is perfectly crispy! They've cracked the code for the perfect wings. - Kale Cesar Salad - 5/5 They did forget about the salad and I had to go ask, but we're all humans! The flavor was delicious, and the kale was fresh and not tough. I love an intense Cesar dressing, and the anchovies on top was such a nice addition. Overall, it was a very flavorful Cesar salad(although not the best I've ever had). The server was funny and personable, and when he saw the law enforcement ticketers come by he made sure to check that none of us had an expired meter. Overall, great people with great food! If I was in the city on a weekday, I'd come by again.

Alice H.

We were craving some craft beer after visiting the zoo and came across this place. They have a great selection of beers and food options, and the staff were very attentive and friendly!

Fish Taco
Rose P.

Friendly fun ambiance. Live music every night. The fish taco is yummy, fresh and crunchy and together with the ginger turmeric soda water, it hit the spot.

Jake O.

A true hidden gem. Live music, great rotating beer selection, cocktails, and food. The staff is super friendly and the bar has a great atmosphere. The first few times I stopped in I did not try the food -- turns out I was seriously missing out (the brisket sandwich is ). It's definitely worth checking out. Events are posted on their website.

Drinks and a live band this Sunday evening!
Christina C.

An early dinner for two on a recent late Sunday afternoon and so glad we stopped by! The place was almost full and there's a variety of seating - some good for large parties and some high tops and standard height tables. QR code menu at the tables (which also had fresh flowers!) for ordering. Service was efficient and friendly. Delicious food and drink, live music (we got to take in a set during our meal), kid and dog friendly. In case there are any Trekkies out there, they have a Star Trek themed bathroom. Quirky and bemusing! I'd definitely come back!

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Dana S.

This place is my new favorite spot. There is so much to love here. The atmosphere has a very chill vibe, the food coming out of this kitchen is out of this world, and the libations being offered here complete the trifecta of awesomeness. I'm just gonna start with the chicken wings because that was thee BEST thing I've experienced in any restaurant for a while. I had these wings just last weekend and since then I've been dreaming of when I can have them again. Yes, they are that good. The batter is outrageously crispy and well cooked. The wings are meaty, tender, and crazy delicious. The ranch it comes with tastes homemade and offers a nice cool relief from these fiery treasures. I typically love a good ranch but these wings have such great crunch and flavor they don't even need it. We also had one of the smash burgers served on beautiful Rosalind sliced sourdough. It was served with American cheese and had yummy pickles inside. The fries served with aioli is another standout dish here. Imagine crinkle cut steak fries served with this addictive aioli you pretty much want to slather on everything. So much yum is happening here folks. They have a lot of great offerings on the menu. Stuff like pozole, fish tacos, and crispy chicken sandwiches. It was very hard to choose. I'm not certain but I think they make a lot of their sauces in house. The ranch and the aïoli both tasted very authentic. Not like something you could get everywhere. I love that attention to detail. This place is gold and I'm only sorry I didn't discover it earlier. I'm jealous of the people that live in this neighborhood because this is the type of establishment you want in your neighborhood. Boyfriend had sour beer and I had Cremant Rosé. Both refreshing and crisp. We were really happy to see that they carry Tag + Jug dry cider. We love that stuff but cannot seem to find it anywhere. It was unsurprising when they told us they had run out of it. They have a remarkable cocktail list with unique and delectable offerings. The place itself has a very fun vibe. They have a stage for live music, a sweet little patio in the back, and a variety of different seating inside to cater to different groups and parties. Even the bathroom here is fun. Love the mermaids. The food here is fantastic but the people that work here really brought it all home. The people taking care of us, Terry and Skyler, were so kind and helpful. The gentleman performing that day, Johnny, was wonderful. He was so sweet to our little toddler and let him play with one of his drums. Then later, when he performed his set, he let our son get on stage with him and play the drum with him. I was very nervous because he's only three years old and I was worried he'd break something but Johnny was so cool and told me not to worry about it. Above and beyond kindness. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. It's very hard to go out sometimes with a toddler. This was the best experience we've had anywhere in a really long time.

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N S.

Super chill spot with wonderful staff. The food was super tasty and beautiful. Glad we stopped here for a bite.

Laura K.

Food was amazing. There was also a live band playing, which made our experience even better. Great and friendly service.

Sides & Sandwiches menu. Sat dinner 2024-06-22
Ziyan C.

Great ambiance, music, and food, but the service was a little questionable given we were made to sit outside in the cold despite there being several tables open that could have been pushed together inside, in front of the stage. And no, it wasn't because we had small kids, as we saw other groups with small kids get sat in that area. We came in a little before 6pm on a Saturday evening. Although it wasn't listed on their website, there was a lovely flamenco performance (guitar and dancing). Our friends got there first and all the tables near the stage were empty, but for some reason they were sat outside (we were a group of 4 adults, 4 toddlers). It is VERY cold out there, and there are no heat lamps. You can order a tea for $7. When I got in, and I tried asking the manager (I think) if we could sit at the 4-top in front of the stage (since our kids were just standing next to the stage watching the performance. They were quiet mesmerized by it). He kept interrupting me and saying, "wherever you sit, we will serve you." This happened several times. So I just had our kids sit at that 4-top to watch the show. Then he comes over and says that we should sit outside, or we can continue standing next to the stage (which is awkwardly also in front if the restroom door) to watch the performance. Also I felt a little pressure to drink.. I said I was driving and even with that the manager kept asking me what I wanted to drink. * Fried Potato ($9) - 4.5 stars. These are giant potato wedges, crinkle cut for extra surface area and crisp. They were awesome. * Fish Taco ($14) - 4.5 stars. A single giant fish taco, very delicious, fresh tasting fish, nice thick crunchy crisp.

Steak and frites and Sauternes
Kathleen P.

A family friendly spot and great for big groups. There's limited metered parking around the area. Menus are accessible via QR codes at each table or on the sign right when you walk in. You order and pay at the bar and they'll deliver your order to you. There was a live band playing last Thursday evening. It was difficult to have a conversation as it was loud, but they had gaps between their sets to allow for chit chat. The music was great! The largest table could seat a party of 9. The sweetest dessert wine they carry is a Sauternes which was SO good! The fries were a hit at my table and it can be shared with at least three people. I also enjoyed the steak and frites, but if you wait too long to eat it, the fatty part gets too chewy. The fries it came with is shareable too. The bartender was super nice!

Gregg L.

Stopped by randomly and were not disappointed. Solid drink menu, great burgers and a fun live jazz band. Server was super friendly and the energy of the room was solid for a Sunday night. Only knock here is it's a bit pricey. Regardless, nice place to hand and drink.

Mushroom Melt
Renee L.

We came here to watch our friend's band performance. While enjoying the music, we ordered a mushroom melt and steak frites. The mushroom melt had a generous amount of mushrooms and a perfectly cooked egg. It was pretty tasty and satisfying. My husband ordered the steak frites. I stole some of his fries, which I enjoyed! He thought the steak was okay. The staff was friendly and pretty organized! They managed to bring the orders for our large party and to charge each group correctly for our individual orders. They have an extensive selection of beers, but we don't drink. It's a fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy good food and music!

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Millie K.

We came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and it was busy with a soccer team gathering. The interior is comfortable and there is ample seating. I loved my Mezcal Negroni! Our server and bartender were helpful and friendly. Our burger and sandwich was delicious. The salad was ok. Their cut fries were a must have!

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Parkimj? Street?paid lot? Safe?

Street parking, some metered some residential

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Yup.

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No only service animals.

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