Great service and seafood! Everything that we tried was outstanding. We can't rave enough about the scallops and oysters. I would go back just for that. Great ambiance full of people that are also enjoying the service, environment, food, and company. read more

If I could give them 6 stars I would. I felt like royalty for my anniversary! The service wasn't too stuffy which you often get with fine dining. Very personable and friendly staff. 12/10. read more

This is a very overpriced restaurant for the quality and the quantity you will receive. We couldn't get a server and finally we did and they were fine. When you order a very high price meal the side doesn't come with it so everything is à la cart and that's how they get you. read more

They are severely overrated. Food was cooked perfectly, but BLAND! Oh my gosh, no flavor at all. The drinks were awesome, however. They tasted great without losing potency. Drawbacks? Our reservation was somehow lost and we were squeezed in somehow, but had to wait 30-40 minutes. Our server was more concerned with his other tables and walked by without checking on us numerous times. It was awkward. He forgot a couple of things and either thought of it later or forgot altogether. Our table was obviously an afterthought. Pros? The bartender (not our server) was fantastic. If that's all we experienced during the visit was the time spent at the bar, I would give it 5/5. After being seated, things went south. The food had great presentation. That's about it. I don't think I will ever visit again unless someone else insists that we go. So no, no recommendation here. Pick someplace else. read more

Celebrated our anniversary here last night and was completely impressed with the service from the moment we walked in. The hostesses were friendly, prompt and professional. They had champagne ready for us and sat us in a nice quiet corner. Our waitstaff was on point the entire dinner. Water was never empty, never had to wait for drinks. We started with the Sonoma goat cheese ravioli, it was divine. Highly recommend, a perfect starter. We both had steaks, a filet and a ribeye both Oscar style. The steaks were cooked perfectly, the sides were fantastic. Just as a proper steak dinner should be. We were so full from dinner, they offered to wrap up dessert for us on the house and boy was it delicious. The carrot cake was perfect! The pineapple syrup really took it to another level, the lemon blueberry cheesecake was smooth, creamy and delicious. We will definitely be back for more! read more

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We went to the newly opened Ocean Prime last night for a friend's 35th birthday, because we are classy like that. Our reservations were for 8:30, but the place was swamped and we weren't seated until 9:30. The piano bar was a nice touch, but it took away room for people to stand by the bar without feeling like we were always in the way of someone. We were seated upstairs in one of the club rooms (the private glass rooms) which is a genius idea. The seven of us were able to celebrate and carry on a conversation without having to yell over the din or disrupt any other tables. The fireplace in it was beautiful (the whole restaurant was beautiful), and it was a nice touch. The waitstaff was very nice and outgoing and good sports. They were very attentive and kept the drinks coming. I think our party had every cocktail on the list. I had the blackberry sage, and while it was delicious I had major drink envy after tasting a friend's grapefruit fizz. Word of warning: the drinks are strong, so be careful! Not that I'm complaining, because they were also delicious. A pleasant surprise was the size of the servings. Everyone in our group had minor sticker shock when we looked at the menu, but as we saw the food come out we realize you get what you pay for. Each side could easily be split between two or three people, the house salad was a decent size, and the fish and filet all were delicious. We ordered a little bit of everything and shared and it was all so good. The filet especially gist melted in your mouth. They also easily split checks and Eddie, one of the floor managers, came in and wished my friend happy birthday and brought us all a treat, which was nice. The only two minor complaints I have are that it took three asks to get a gluten free menu (though they do have one! And it's not much different from the main menu!) and the salad had A LOT of dressing on it. Besides that? I think I'm going to have to call NOW to get reservations for Restaurant Week. It was fantastic. read more

TOP NOTCH! One of our best dining experiences in Denver... * Hosting - Polite, efficient & friendly (5 stars) * Service - Professional & very knowledgeable (5 stars) * Timing - Very good, even with large parties (4 stars) * Food - Excellent plating & wonderfully prepared (5+ stars) - details below * Decor - Very nice & cozy, but can be a bit noisy by the kitchen (4 stars) 1) Tuna Tartar - Beautiful to look at, and terrific combination of flavors & textures. 2) Blackened Bass - Great complex spices, and the fish was still very tender & tasty. 3) Seared Scallops - Perfectly cooked. Parmesan Risotto a bit rich, but the Fennel Greens provided a great contrast of flavors. We would definitely come here again. read more

Fabulous splurge night out, outstanding service, never a bad meal. Seafood is best! Mashed potatoes are dreamy. Sit on Larimer overlook for people show. Live a little, treat yourself!!! read more

Ocean Prime has really great food! I can't remember the last time I had fish this good in Denver. I had a salmon plate that was fresh and expertly cooked. I'll have to go back and try some Bass. I find that is one of the toughest fish at least in terms of consistent quality. How I managed to find room for the carrot cake I will never know but it was worth it! It reminds me of some places back home in CA, just a little more expense. The decor and service is great and while I usually wait to go to a place twice before sitting down to complete a review, I'm pretty certain this deserves the five stars I am giving it. This isn't a value play sort of place. It's all about the food. read more

The first thing you should do upon entering is ordering a drink, specifically a Berries & Bubbles. The presentation alone will make you feel wild! I decided to stick to superb raw items on the menu ordering oysters (west-coast only please) and The Dutch Harbor Crab Legs. I love how they cut into the shell so you can look remotely civilized when digging in to get to the meat. I felt that the food was too good to take a star away for waiter error but there was a little snafu with my check. I needed to leave early so I requested my portion of the check on my way to the ladies room. They charged me for 2 orders of oysters on the half shell instead of one. Not wanting to draw attention to my early departure I didn't complain, paid the bill and left. I did stay a few minutes downstairs to listen to the live music which was a nice little treat before bedtime. read more

Very much enjoyed my birthday here!! Yes, it's a chain, but it will not disappoint. The service was impeccable! Everything from the valet, to the ambiance/low light/good music choice, to the food presentation/taste and personal touch at the end for my birthday made it perfect birthday dinner! I have been in search for fresh seafood restaurant since I moved here from Santa Monica, CA, where you could find fresh seafood on every corner. We started by going to Jax seafood-which was rated highly on Yelp, but unfortunately, had a completely opposite experience. Ocean Prime is now my go-to restaurant for romance, Rosé and really good seafood! Try the Chilean sea bass! Very yummy!! read more

This has become our favorite spot for my wife and I for date night. The food it impeccable, drinks are tasty, but what makes it the best for us, is the service. We had our first date night last year after we became engaged and this year, wanted to have our first date night there as a married couple. I had tickets for a Christmas concert that night and called in to see about getting a table. Camilla heard what I wanted to do and ran with the ball to make the evening special for us by ensuring we had a table not only for dinner before but to return after to have her favorite dessert! (Peanut Butter Ganache) Thank you Camila and I'm sure you'll be seeing us again! read more

I took my dad here for restaurant week and was very pleased with the service, food, and ambiance. I really enjoy the setting of the restaurant, right on Larimer Street, next to cute shopping areas. I went back outside of restaurant week and highly recommend their delicious lobster bisque soup. To give you an idea of their superb service, I had gotten up to use the bathroom and in the meantime the waiter had brought the soup to our table. Since I wasn't there, he didn't leave it and then came back a minute later - to bring the soup, ensuring it was piping hot. They pour it over a crunch croquette of sorts in a bowl. Also, I recommend this cocktail that has champagne and berries and comes served with dry ice so it looks like a cauldron. Delicious! read more

Steak House with a contemporary twist - I like! Larimer Sq is a cute section of town with lots of unique places to eat, drink and chill. Ocean Prime is a nice addition. ~Seared Scallops were perfect. ~Sides are served family style (black truffle mac and cheese would make you slap your momma) ~Interesting Martini's. ~Extensive Wine List. ~Pricey Upscale but not stuffy. read more

It was okay. The steak wasn't seasoned very much. The gravy for the steak was good. The bread and ceasar salad is okay. The decor and atmosphere is nice. On Friday night they had a live piano player in the lounge, which is where we ate. That was nice. The salted carmel icecream was really good. I probably would choose another steak house for the price. read more

What a wonderful way to spend lots of money! Such a cozy place and really nice considering my boyfriend surprised me with going there--in rather shabby attire. The food was delicious and we will definitely be returning. This isn't a place to go if your cheep, because the food is worth paying for and the service is wonderful and should be tipped well! read more

The biggest reason we always return when we are in the neighborhood is because you can always count on a fantastic meal. They are always consistent with service and food preparation. My personal favorite is the bone-in filet that you could cut with a butter knife since it is so tender. All the sides are excellent and not to mention the off the charts Martinis. My personal favorite is the Black Orchid Martini. read more

Always a good place to go with clients, food is exceptional and the truffle Mac and Cheese was incredible. I had the Halibut and the corn chowder that was on it was exquisite. read more

So this was mediocre. Great location, especially the views upstairs. Filet was bland, I didn't finish it. How do you mess up a steak? Calamari appetizer was like a scoop at Wok Express - unimpressive and way too sweet. Carrot cake was great but sitting in a bitter bath of some kind. And speaking of bitter, what was up with our server.? Must have been something we said. Tons of attitude. read more

Food is ok, my dish was smothered with a lot of stuff and I didn't get to enjoy the taste of my fish instead it was all sauce and my fish was very saggy, I like the ambiance of this place and the crowd which I ended meeting a sweet lady while waiting in the bathroom line and we ended up joining these couples for a chit chat and few drinks. The other issue we have was our waiter was so busy that we kept asking other waiters to brings us drinks... read more

The only thing good about this place is the ambiance. The food had zero flavor and the service was less than par for a $200 tab for 2 people. Double Bogey all the way!!! read more

food was fine for the most part, service was atrocious. me and my gf felt like we were put in the corner an ignored most of the time. the atmosphere was loud with lots of people standing around the bar yelling and watching the sports that were on the two tv's. i felt like i was in a sports bar and not a nice restaurant the whole time. i should of just ordered a beer and fries instead of lamb and wine since thats the atmosphere this place is projecting. definitely not worth the $300 i spent and wont be returning read more

I had dinner here tonight and this place is great. The atmosphere, the food, the staff, everything was 5-star for me. The atmosphere: There was an outdoor section for a private party with a DJ and violinist. Even though we sat inside, we could still here the music and it added energy to the room. It was a good crowd of people too. Everyone seemed to be having a good time whether they were eating at a table or having drinks at the bar. The food: I ordered the crabcakes which were $30. They came with asparagus, cream corn, and some mixed vegetable garnish. The asparagus was crisp, the crabcakes were very good, but the cream corn tasted a bit funny. The sauce that came with the crabcakes was like a beurre blanc sauce and complimented well. My friend ordered the ribeye which looked great. He cut me a piece and it was done perfectly. My other buddy ordered the seabass, and he said it was really good. For the table we shared a side of mushrooms and a side of mashed potatoes - both were excellent. The side dishes were large enough for 3 guys to share 2 and be satisfied. The staff: When we first walked in, the hostess gave us the option of the lounge downstairs with the music or the restaurant upstairs. We chose the lounge/bar area and sat at a booth against the wall. The waitress (Lisa) was great and tended to us very well. My friend ordered a drink, and I copied his order figuring I'd drink whatever he would. They came out and they weren't what we expected. She automatically could tell and asked if we were okay with them or if we wanted to change. We kept the drinks but she passed by 10 minutes later, noticed I wasn't drinking mine, and offered to switch it. She suggested a different drink which I accepted, and didn't charge for the first drink. It has been a long time since I've had good service like that. All in all, it was a great way to end a business trip to Denver. If I'm ever in this area again, I'll probably come back to this spot. read more

I have been to Ocean Prime a couple of times and it is always great! We went there last month for drinks and appetizers before going out. Tonya (I believe that was her name?) was our server and she was extremely kind and attentive considering they were swamped. My boyfriend probably asked her a million questions about the drinks and she was very informed and happy to answer his questions. We had the raw oysters, they were amazing! They also had a man playing the piano which really created a nice atmosphere! I love Ocean Prime and hope to be going back there very soon! read more

This place is amazing, and delivered an awesome dining experience. The atmosphere is top notch from the moment you step through the door. Eager, plentiful staff push to please all meal long, and deliver consistently. I had the halibut served on top of sautéed kale and mushrooms accompanied by creamed spinach spiked with bacon and sautéed brussel sprouts with a unique note of horseradish that elevated them beyond almost anything I'd has before. The food was excellent prepared, and cleanly presented. The sides, by the way, are large and meant to be shared. Order accordingly. Some of my party also enjoyed dessert. The chocolate and peanut butter pie with home made whipped cream and an Oreo crust stole the show, as one diner had what appeared to be an out of body experience after the first bite. The restaurant isn't bargain priced, but here you definitely get what you pay for. This Denver spot hits a home run. read more

I have to say, this place is absolutely amazing. It is high-class Denver, Larimer square. Reservations are needed, and you'll get to enjoy the unfathomable beauty of the interior of the restaurant. You can either sit down in the bar downstairs, or get reservations to sit somewhere upstairs. The inside is one of the nicest I've seen in my life. I am in love with their seafood. Everything that they will bring out to your table will always be satisfying, guaranteed. If you live here, or you're just traveling, definitely stop by Ocean Prime! read more

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Great atmosphere that's dressy but not stuffy. Service was superb with a pianist on Sat at the bar downstairs. Creative cocktails but pricey, though not unexpected in Larimer Sq. We ordered crab cocktail and crab cake to start, and Chilean sea bass and twin lobster tails as our main courses. Everything tasted fresh, and well seasoned that complemented the delicate texture and flavors of the crab and lobsters. Husband also ordered a side of truffle Mac n'cheese that was accidentally delivered to another table. But the waiter brought us another one within 10 minutes after our main arrived, and ended up removing it from the bill. Overall a fine dining experience with a great view, good service, and excellent seafood. We will be dining here again soon. read more

Well this is my third time coming to the restaurant overall it's a very nice restaurant inside.. right in the middle of downtown that's kind of hard to find parking unless you valet. I guess it was unusually busy because of the holiday season usually the food is pretty good I would say it's a little overpriced but good read more

Ocean Prime - Seafood Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you are looking for first class service or delicious seafood and the buzz of downtown, this is the place to go. The staff here is exceptional! We spent four hours there, for a girlfriends birthday. I know that tables sitting this long is killer for the server since it means less tables over the night. Our server didn't seem to mind, was cheery, polite, friendly and even obliged in taking a group photo for us. Of course we kept the orders glowing and tipped accordingly, but her attitude was amazing. She gave great food and drink recommendations and accommodated a variety of special requests from our party. The hosts were also very welcoming, but our server was spot on! Possibly a top 10 of all time. The food was delicious. Perfectly cooked scallops. The fondue appetizer is an absolute must! I went for soup and the "Surf & Turf" which was considered an appetizer. Together this pair was very filling. I can assume that the entree portions are large enough for left overs. The peanut butter pie desert was also a very generous portion. One order served five of us. The price is a bit high, but with the generous portions and the incredible service, it was worth every dollar. read more

Ocean Prime - Surf & turf - Seafood Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great food. Better service! Our group of 4 all had perfectly cooked filet mignons with some jalapeño potatoes and truffle mac and cheese... Heaven! We finished off with some baked Alaska and some variation of a peanut butter Oreo cup. Highly recommended! Great drinks too. read more

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I thoroughly enjoy Ocean Prime. We've been several times. Each time we go the wait staff have all been friendly. They offer wise decisions as to wine pairings and dinner combinations. Each time management had come around to make sure that the food was as we had ordered and hot. Their wine selection is extensive and impressive. I adore the cocktails, especially the Black Orchid, it is especially tasty. I e always wanted to try the fish, it is called Ocean Prime, after all, but the steak typically wins. I mean, how can someone possibly pass up black truffle butter and oscar? The sides are so delicious it's typically hard to decide which ones to order. Thankfully, the food settles so nicely that I usually have room for dessert. The list isn't extensive, but it is delicious. If I had the money, I'd go to Ocean Prime every night! read more

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Great find for us out of towners. Definitely planning on making it back here when we're in town again. Service was great, timing was great, we ate so much we took desert to go! What a great surprise! We had the wedge salad & French onion soup to start, the bone in filet, halibut, and jalapeño au gratin potatoes. Those are a hidden gem, and you have to try them! We decided the peanut butter chocolate torte to go. That was phenomenal! I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this place! Chris our server was great and accommodating, Jorge the server assistant was awesome and on top of it! We left stuffed and wanting more! Food quality was amazing!! Will definitely return and pass along the recommendation! read more

Was very disappointed when my mother and I came in here. First of all the waiter was rude and acted like he couldn't be bothered with questions. Drinks were weak and over priced. We cancelled our food order when it took over 30 mins and still nothing showed up. Then the check took another 15 minutes to get to us. We honestly debated walking out. Your money is better spent at probably any other place on larimer square. We won't be back. read more

4.5 Stars but I rounded up! Everyone that ordered Steak described as excellent. I had Scallops and Risotto. I have had better scallops but I was on the coast...and I didnt expect the best in Denver! Portions were good and service was great! read more

Who has time to read long reviews? So here goes.... Atmosphere - modern but elegant Service - 5 stars (bravo David) Wine selection - extensive with bottle prices ranging from mid 30's into the hundreds Cocktails - great selection here Food - appetizers: selection does not disappoint and will cater to all palates. We had oysters and an ahi tuna dish that was to die for Main course: choose from complete dishes (great selection) or steaks with family style a la carte family style sides perfect for two. We had steaks (come with a variety of toppings - Oscar etc) and they were brilliant and everything you'd expect from an executive chef run kitchen. I promise you'll not regret your dining experience here. ****for an intimate or special occasion, request Verandah seating upstairs to overlook Larimer street**** read more

We went to Ocean Prime to celebrate our anniversary and were disappointed with the service. I sat for several minutes with an empty water glass. We were given a wine menu but no recommendations were given. No server walking by was aware when our wine glasses were getting low. At the end of the meal we had to cork our own bottle when it was time to leave. Not the attentive service a $256 bill, before tip, would merit. Yes, the food was very good, so is the food at Ocean Air. read more

Amazing, I think the waitstaff made all the difference. We arrived just as they opened at 4pm. Just a heads up the open table app allows you to make a reservation before they actually open. The hostess was awesome and came outside and let us in early. That is going above customer service. Our waitress Erin (not sure on spelling) made our dinner even better with her suggestions. The old fashioned I ordered was also top notch, kudos to the mixologist. My wife's salmon melted in your mouth and my surf & turf was fantastic. For the appetizer Erin suggested the shrimp with Tabasco sauce, great flavor, not too hot. The cheesy bread that comes with it is ridiculous! Thanks everyone for reminding us what customer service should look like. read more

Business dinner with colleague friends. Everything was on point: the decor, ambiance, service, drinks and food. Particularly enjoyed the Black Orchid cocktail! read more

Wait staff amazing!! Drinks terrific!! Choices of food great!! Food fresh and made to order!!! Definitely returning!!! read more

Ocean Prime - Seafood Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ocean Prime exceeded my expectations when I recently booked a birthday dinner. Reserved table in the lounge area was a nice touch. I've been for HH, late night drinks, dinner, and the service has always been impeccable. Love the cocktails, Berries and Bubbles is a must try. I've ordered Scallops and Risotto - very rich... definitely comfort food. read more