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Oceanic Boil

4.3 (767 reviews)
Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Lobster Roll
Fateha A.

4/5 lobster roll $22- always so good, wish it didn't contain celery tho, wish the fries weren't so spicy, I can never have more than 1

Whole lobster and 1lb shrimp (in bowl), 1lb shrimp (in aluminum takeout container), French fries
Jen S.

Ordered takeout here on a Friday night through their website. The staff was very helpful when I called asking if they accepted credit card (they do) when ordering through their website (as the option online was just cash). I was surprised to see how empty the place was for dine-in but that just made my takeout order available faster. Would come back for dine-in, the store was dimly lit with warm reddish orange light and it looked like the perfect ambiance for a nice boil dinner with parties of 4. For takeout experience, the boils were contained in big and clear plastic bags, held securely with the aluminum foil container bases. It was securely packed so that the sauces didn't drip. I ordered the combo of lobster/shrimp with a mild oceanic boil sauce, 1 lb of shrimp with garlic butter, onion rings, and fries. The boil came with corn and potatoes. The onion rings came with a small container of bbq sauce. The fries came with spicy mayo. In comparison of the sauces, the oceanic boil sauce was flavorful compared to the garlic butter. The garlic butter is aromatic but lacked the flavor punches you get from the oceanic boil sauce. Highly recommend the oceanic boil sauce if you're looking for a signature sauce experience.

1 lb 1 lb. Snow Crab Legs with 1 lb. Shrimp with oceanic boil sauce. Literally perfect seafood boil
Evelna W.

I come here so often, bring new groups of friends & post about them on social media that 1) I should be sponsored and/or 2) get free meals here. I wanted to order the cajun gumbo last night but after seeing a review of someone saying it was bland, I didn't want to try it anymore. Anyways if you see this owner, feel free to reach out to me with your thoughts!

Ilana Z.

Came here without a reservation and got seated after a 45 min wait. Wish that the water wasn't served in a red solo cup for the price we're paying. Food was really good though. We got a combo and an additional 2 pounds of crab legs in their signature sauce. Soooo good, especially when you dip the potatoes in the extra sauce. Also got a side of Mac and cheese & garlic bread. Garlic bread was delicious and paired well with the seafood. Outside of the gloves being too big for our hands, everything was great and fresh. Would come again!

Wendy T.

The garlic noodles here are SO good - I would order it on its own AND they're good when reheated too. The weekly special was grilled mussels with the seafood boil sauce and it was def worth grabbing for the table. The crab legs are good here, not rubbery! The flavors for the seafood boil aren't that spicy and could use more depth but it's a good spot if you're having a seafood boil craving. They also provide bibs and gloves if you don't want to eat directly with your hands.

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Rushell R.

Great way to start the New Year off right .This restaurant is very casual with the seating and they accept Apple Pay and Google pay .They've got a decently priced drink menu (recommended) as well as a lot of delicious appetizers to choose from (like seriously why was the Mac and cheese so good ?!?!) .The service is nice they seat you down give you the paper plate and cup makes sense to have paper and plastic items because that seafood boil sauce will stain as well as gloves and a bib .Me and my partner also had tried the fried calamari as well as just the crab legs combo boil with shrimp that we split (he's not into seafood boils but we share one ) .Just keep in mind the seasoning is a bit salty so next time I'd get the sauce on the side instead of in the boil bag .

Come on down and meet the staff friendly people I love it food is awesome drinks are spectacular. Vine is awesome we k ow it's cold but the menu will warm you up cheers.

Jason T.

Ate here today for dinner after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 398 Q. I had ordered both the lobster roll and 8 pieces of raw oysters that it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive, quite good, fast and pleasant. I couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

Lobster Boil Shrimp Boil

Came here on a Sunday Afternoon, Ambiance is very relaxed and chill, Good atmosphere and decent customer service. I ordered the Lobster and shrimp boil combo. The lobster was okay 7.5/10, however the shrimp was not clean or deveined. Every bite of shrimp had an intestinal lining track. Onion rings were okay, the boiled potatoes were way too big! Damn near cut in half instead of 1/4 size pieces which are easier to cut. Overall this establishment can do way better to become a number.1 contender seafood restaurant in the area.

Tanja T.

We ordered... Fried Calamari 1 lb. Shrimp (sauce: Garlic Butter + Lemon Pepper) 1 lb. Shrimp (sauce: Oceanic Boil) French Fries (not pictured) White Rice Great place for seafood!! Food was served hot, fresh and full of flavor. But...get ready for a big mess! We ordered their shrimp, which you can get head on or off. It was very tasty and filling! The calamari was nicely seasoned and also came with Cajun fries. Their fries are also so crunchy. While it can get a bit messy, put on your bib and gloves and dig in

French Fries
Elvi T.

The best I've had in NYC area! Got a pound of crawfish with their oceanic boil sauce and the spicy level isnt too intense. The crawfish were big and meaty, and they threw in potato and corn into it too! Note that it's $19 a pound which is at least $5 more than what you get in the west coast or Texas. Delicious fries too. We did their promo of the week which was 6 oysters + fries for $15.

Oceanic Boil ($107)
Sandy D.

Haven't had seafood boil in a while, but this place made it easy to introduce myself back to it again. We got the Oceanic Boil ($107) to try a bit of everything, and we killed it among our group of 3. There were different spice levels, and you can also choose your own sauce. We were going to pick, but they recommended the Ocean Boil sauce, which was said to be a mix of everything. Perfect! The seafood itself was already made to be easy to crack, but they were kind to offer extra snappers if we needed. Their seafood wasn't the freshest and maybe that's normal, but the buttery sauce makes up for it. Worth the occasional splurge, and the drinks were of great value, and tasted delicious too!

Garlic Noodles ($7.00)

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Ambiance and food were amazing! The service was top-notch definitely recommend the garlic noodles, everything went great!

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Ask the Community - Oceanic Boil

Is happy hour still available?

Hi Daniel, Yes. Monday through friday

How many orders of 1lb King crab legs would be good for 6 persons?

TBH i didn't find 1lb crab worth the money. I would suggest you to choose shrimp. and 2/3 1lb crab leg would be enough

Is happy hour currently available?

Hi Natalie, Yes 3-7pm. Monday through friday.

Are reservations required?

Nope!

Is there indoor dinner?

Indoor dining is banned again till further notice due to increasing cases

Is your Salmon with Butter sauce gluten free? I have a gluten allergy.

Hi Niecey, Thank you for reaching us. Our Salmon cook proccessing and spices are glutten free. But… Read more

Are the owners of this restaurant locals of Queens?

yes

Is there outdoor dining?

Yes we do starting last night Natalia :)

What is the best sauce?

Definitely amazing

I found a strand of hair in my crab cake. Can you please wear hair nets while you are preparing food in the kitchen?

We always wearing hat and gloves and plus masks recently when we were back to open a week ago. But, i’m apologize for what happened. I’ll direct this issue to our kitchen… Read more

Why is the pricing online different from the website/menu? For example, if I order online through yelp, it says $17 for 1 lb of shrimp but the menu says $15 per pound on the website. Which pricing is accurate?

It's 15 for 1 lb as I'm looking at the menu here in the restaurant.

Egg allergy alert: do the garlic noodles have eggs in their ingredients?

Hi Monica, Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, one of the ingredients to make the noodle is… Read more

Is the shrimp cleaned?

If you're referring to the "vein", or the poop-chute, it's not possible to do so and keep the shell on (and all of that flavor in) at the same time.

Hi, if I called in advance before coming, could my sauce be made with olive oil instead of butter? (Dairy-free alternative)

Hi Abida, all of our sauce always made the time before we open our door to public (process could take up to 3 hours). You can always request olive oil on the side, but taste would be little different.… Read more

What is your delivery radius?

Hi Lili, i’m sorry for such late reply. Our delivery radius up to 1 mile.

I don't see it listed on their website, what & when are the happy hour deals?

Hi Karen. Our happy hour time is 4-7pm. Monday - friday

Is everything boiled in the same pot (such as the seafood with meats like pork/sausage)?

Hi Abidush, We dont boiled everything in the same pot. Meats mostly we used grill

Does the restaurant have 1 dollar oysters for happy hr?

Ye they do have. 3.30-7pm monday through friday.

Is it possible to order everything out of the shell and the shrimp deveined?

I don't think so. Part of the experience is doing the deshellng. however, I suggest calling them up and asking. They are a friendly staff, and the owner is extremely nice.

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Cap't Loui

Cap't Loui

(29 reviews)

Sunnyside

Overview: Came here with one of my besties and the food was…read moresoooo good. We definitely want to come back! The service was fine and the ambiance and fun! What was ordered: 3lb boiler combo, capt loui sauce, medium spicy, with 1 whole and 1 cluster Dungeness crab, crawfish, side of corn and side of garlic noodles Stand outs: The Dungeness crab body Would I come back/recommend: Yes - I would definitely come back Yes - I would definitely recommend

My friend wanted to check out this business since they have been advertising on every local…read moreFacebook group. I was skeptical because they barely have any customers every time I walk by it. The inside is lit up very very brightly and modern R&B is playing loudly. The vibes are so mixed for a sea food place... I immediately wanted to leave, but my friend convinced me to stay. We were seated, and ordered x1 peach and x1 strawberry lemonades ($6.75 each) which were probably the highlight of our meal; x1 Fisherman's Platter with Sweet Potato Fries ($29.95) - bleh, I usually enjoy a platter but not even a fish tasted good... my friend who eats sea food almost daily also did not like the platter; x2 1/2 Dozen Fresh Oysters ($33.90) - I actually enjoyed them that is why we ended up ordering x2; x1 Garlic Bread ($4.95) - my friend liked it and I didn't. I wanted an alcoholic drink, but this location doesn't have its liquor license yet - they only serve wine and soju which I wasn't in the mood for neither. The service was good. Our waitress was attentive and fluent about the menu. We gave this place a try... but wont be back (maybe for the lemonades) ... just not our cup of tea I guess.

Le Petit Pêcheur

Le Petit Pêcheur

(51 reviews)

Astoria

New items: Branzino:…read moreliked this better than the sea bass, felt like it was more tender Octopus: not bad, and would order if craving it, but I'd rather get from Greek places The large Greek salad was plentiful and actually went well with the food.

There are plenty of seafood restaurants in Astoria that has this ordering style where you go up to…read morethe front and you see this fresh selection of seafood and you can order by the weigh/item. The ones we had been to in the past usually allows you to also pick different type of cooking style or seasoning but this place only cooks it their way. It's good for people who are indecisive but disappointing for people who want variety of flavor. They usually have a section of appetizers and drinks you can order on a separate menu as well. The staffs were very low energies when we visited on a weekend night. The overall ambiance and interaction made us feel a little uncomfortable. We ordered: - eggplant dip - fries - Greek salad (large) - cooked fish - calamari - octopus Honestly I was so disappointed with the food. It didn't taste as fresh and was overall too salty. The eggplant dip had a weird taste. Friend fries were not as crispy and unevenly distributed portions of salt. The calamari was nothing special. The fish was okay, and the octopus was so salty we actually sent back the dish. It was very difficult to enjoy it. The staff was so accommodating and actually took the dish off our bill. (Thank you!! - great customer service!). My favorite item was probably the Greek salad, but then again it's hard to mess up a salad. I would say this is my least favorite counter order style seafood restaurant in Astoria. My friend said great things about it prior to my visit and I really wish I would have liked it.

Mariscos El Submarino - La Mixta Tostada (~$12)

Mariscos El Submarino

(179 reviews)

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So this place is like all the hype is about it…read more Very good service Very clean The food is different and very quick , tasty and leaves you wanting more . Position are a bit small for a whole in the wall like this and prices are high especially on the tacos but that's because the quality seems really good and fresh and effort put into it. I will definitely try to come back And come early no reservations have to wait in lines cold or warm you will have to. Maybe they should open another spot or expand but that's their business .

Came here on a Friday night and was seated immediately, but the place was busy! By the time we…read moreleft, there was a line waiting to be seated. The menu is entirely in Spanish but the waiters can help if needed. We ordered the Gobernador taco, a half dozen shrimp, the regular guacamole and the aguachiles verdes. The Gobernador was a large size - really more like a mini quesadilla than a taco in my mind. It was flavorful and filled with seafood. The half dozen shrimp were cooked well, but a little hard and messy to peel. The guac was good, a little oily but tasty. The aguachiles were really good but borderline too spicy for me. The spice continued to build as I ate them and it did feel less enjoyable but it was good to start. My main grievance with this restaurant was how loud it was. I was yelling and struggling to hear what my friend or the waiter said, but the food was delicious. Maybe if it were less crowded it would be ok, but definitely not a great atmosphere for having a conversation.

Taverna Kyclades - It's A Given

Taverna Kyclades

(3k reviews)

$$$

Steinway

My parents and I had an amazing first visit to Taverna Kyclades tonight. Everything we drank and…read moreate was delicious - from the wine, to the Greek salad, to the saganaki, to the gorgeously grilled seafood. Most importantly, we received exceptional service all-around. The hostess team was super accommodating with our timing (thank you for pushing us back in the line!!), and our server - Juliette - was an absolute angel. She took amazing care of us and made our first time at the restaurant so special I adore her. Please take care of that queen, management!!! Thank you Juliette & team for a beautiful dining experience!!!! Xoxoxo

I came on a Saturday night and it was BUSY! We were only a party of 2, and luckily there was a…read moreseating available at the bar with full menu service. If we wanted to get a table in the main dining room, the wait was estimated to be over 2 hours (we went around 8pm), so I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to go. The staff were very quick with service and very friendly. We were offered toasty bread with some lemon and an olive spread while we waited for our food (which also came out super quick!). We ordered the octopus and lamb chops. The octopus was incredibly tender, the meat was very soft - I personally would've preferred a little more bite to it, but it still tasted good. The lamb chops were flavorful. The medium here is on par with medium rare at most other places, and one of our pieces was borderline rare. At the end of the meal we were also offered complementary desert, which was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed our meal overall, but just know that it's a little on the pricey. The octopus and lamb chops came out to $80~ pre-tax and tip. Would recommend if you're a fan of seafood!

Queens Seafood Restaurant - Clams with black beans sauce

Queens Seafood Restaurant

(160 reviews)

$$

Elmhurst

OG spot, but the food was very mediocre. The restaurant has a classic ambiance, but the execution…read moreof the dishes needs work. We had a few misses: The Eggplant and Salty Fish (2/5) the eggplant wasn't cooked long enough to achieve that desired soft texture, and the salty fish was overwhelmingly, salty. The Sweet and Sour Pork Chop (3/5) had potential, but each piece was sliced too thin and over fried, making the whole thing unnecessarily crispy instead of tender. The Fish Maw Soup (3/5) lacked the depth of flavor we were hoping for. Chicken fried rice (2.5/5): tasted like what you would expect, Americanized fried rice The Highlights: The Mayo Shrimp (3.5/5) was a better dish; we appreciated the nice crispiness, and it was an interesting take to serve the mayo on the side. The Snow Peas with Garlic (4/5) was perfectly executed, fresh and garlicky, a simple but standout veggie dish. FYI: cash only

I can't believe I've never reviewed Queens Seafood Restaurant! I've been coming to this restaurant…read morefor years, and they never disappoint. The food has been consistently well-prepared and flavorful. Although the restaurant is small, they've always accommodated my large groups of 20-30 ppl. Great customer service! The ladies are always very friendly and efficient. Prices are reasonable and portions are large. Some standout dishes: -- West Lake Soup -- Peking Pork Chops -- Whole Roast Duck -- Salt & Pepper fried squid w.green chilies Note: entrees do not come with rice; $2/bowl. Plenty of metered street parking available right outside; or free street parking around the corner if you can find an available spot.

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