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The place is laid back and the food is very good. It takes sometime to come out but it comes out hot and cooked perfectly. The salmon was very good. It had a nice crust on top and was soft when chewing. It tasted very good. The shrimp in a bag was also very good. The sauce it came in was mild bit had goid heat and very flavourful. I appreciated that the shrimp was not overcooked or bitter. It was sweet and fresh. Staff was nice but they could be a little more attentive and check in a little more. The place smells good and the tables are simple. Definitely use the gloves and apron.
I quite enjoyed my meal here. I was craving crab legs and this was one that popped up in Queens. They have a crab and shrimp combo for $55. The crab meat comes out so effortlessly. I got it in the flavor garlic butter with old bay. There were about 2 crab clusters and so many shrimp. I was able to get the shrimp headless but I also with the skin was removed. It was annoying having to peel it off for every piece. In addition to the seafood, it came with a corn piece and some potatoes but I also added garlic noodles. The meal was delicious overall and tasty. I got regular cocktails- a cosmo and passion fruit margarita. The cosmo was a decent size and boozy. In the end, we were offered complimentary shots and decided on tequila. I was very satisfied with my meal and cant wait to come back and use the %10 off discount.
oceanic boil = 2nd best boil spot in nyc imo. appetizers and boils were good. liked the oceanic boil sauce but i def prefer the boil's on waverly pl. oceanic boil bags came with a lot of potatoes but skimp on seafood, as you can see in the picture. we ordered 4 lbs of seafood, prolly got a whole sack of potaterz.
I traditionally have lobster on my birthday but also craved a seafood boil. My family and I stopped in last week to celebrate, we made a reservation but it honestly wasn't needed. We sat quickly and there were still seats available. My mom and I each had frozen daiquiris and boyfriend had a Sapporo. Service was OK but the food really delivered. I had 1 lb snow crab and 1 lb crawfish. My mom and boyfriend had lobsters. They estimated the size to be 1.5 lbs. I had mine mild with seasoning, theirs was mild. I had a lot of crawfish. The food was not overcooked. They shared some of the lobster with me. It was delicious and meaty. The waitresses were super kind and friendly to my toddler. He tries to befriend everyone he meets. The meal and drinks were about $200 with tip!
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.
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!
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!
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 .
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.
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! :)
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.
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
2 years ago
Food and service was great! Ambiance could be dimmer and more upscale setting. But the food was excellent! Same prices like Claw Daddy, Crab House in the city. I'm staying in the city... read more
Ordered for take out & the pick-up went smooth and steady! I was surprised to see the reviews quite low because I order from here quite frequently (not to say I eat seafood boil every week but at least every other month). Got the calamari and fries combo and I must say it was quite soggy/salty for my liking, but I think that's just a personal thing I have with texture. I'm also a picky eater, so that's just me. We got snow crab legs and thanks to my boyfriend he helped me open them and they tasted fresh! Although, I do reccomend they should provide more sauce in the bag it came with, as the potatoes tasted a little dry and the crab needed some extra zest! However, it still tasted good and I was really impressed by the Mac and cheese. We ordered two just because when we eat Mac and cheese we eat Mac and cheese; knowing that if you are lactose intolerant you should probably take a lactaid pill. But you know what, it was worth it because that tasted mad good, it was crispy and cheesy, gosh. Anyways, I hope to someday join for dine-in and catch them during happy hour so I can enjoy a sea food boil without the mess. (Bc we ate it on my bed, which I do no recommend) read more
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I enjoyed this place with my cousins and brother. We were craving some seafood and this was near my area. It's also easily accessible by subway. The station was literally a few steps away. There is also street parking but wouldn't really recommend taking a car. The restaurant was spacious and can accommodate quite a lot. Food was also pretty good. Highly recommend! read more
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The whole experience was pleasing. The vibe and the food were overly good. Staffs were very friendly and attending, I have Fried Oyster, snow crab leg combo, extra side of garlic bread and spinach, and their weekly special: shrimp avocado cheviche. The sauce was definitely a true hit among the meal, I didn't know exactly the option I chose but all I told them was 'mild'. And the cute server told me that's what he recommended. However, shrimp and oyster I had were not in their best freshness. Some of the shrimps were a bit mushy. Conclusion: I'll definitely come here again as the taste was good, service was good, price and portion was reasonable BUT I wish they can have improvement in the ingredient quality control. read more
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Hi Kar Chuan,…
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5 years ago
I was craving some seafood boil, and found Oceanic Boil near me with the highest reviews so decided to try them out. The delivery was quick and clean! I ordered the mesclun salad, lobster mac & cheese, and snow crab boil with a side of garlic noodles. The salad and dressing was fine, and the lobster mac & cheese was great! I got the snow crab boil with the boil seasoning - spicy - and the garlic noodles and they were good, but the flavor was a bit too sweet. The quality was great, but the seasoning being a bit too sweet is what dropped a star. This is definitely one of the better boils I've had in the city, but I still have my favorite location elsewhere. read more
3 years ago
I dined there with some friends last night and the food was delicious as usual! We sat outside and I have to say the outdoor situation is actually quite nice, I like it more than the indoor. It was a beautiful night though so that helped a lot. My only two complains are this time my crab legs didn't break apart so easily, the meat was stuck inside so I had to really rip it out. Therefore that means cooking went wrong or food not being fresh. Nonetheless it was cooked and still delicious. And also there was a lot of mosquitos around. Perhaps citronella candles or something should be laid out? Still love the place though and will definitely dine there again. read more
5 years ago
Wow. This place is so good! Food is fantastic! I ordered lobster and shrimp combo, clams, snow crab legs, oysters, cat fish platters. All orders came out fantastic, literally perfect week day dinner. I will come back for more seafood delight!! read more
Went on weekday with my kids to eat boiled Cajun food again since a visit to New Orleans. The decro and the lighting could be better; dull and dark (I like to see my food). Kids like their spicy boiled and I had their grilled fish which needed more flavoring and spice. Overall it was an average meal. read more
2 years ago
Get the garlic lemon butter flavored shrimp boil! It's the best! The shrimps are jumbo size and taste super delicious. I also enjoy their oysters. It would be nice to have Vinegar with it too as a topping. Pina colada drink reminds me of a drink on a cruise. It tasted tropical. read more
The Oceanic Boil is serving up some SERIOUS seafood fair in Queens. I visited with my family for an early Sunday dinner. On the entire drive over, my sisters were convinced we wouldn't be seated immediately and would instead have to wait for nearly an hour. The restaurant has a Yelp Waitlist that I checked every five minutes and never had to use because the wait time was less than one minute each time I checked. Parking was terrible - but that's not news to anyone who is familiar with this area of Queens. We did get lucky however and found street parking a few blocks away from the restaurant. We were seated immediately and must have missed the rush my sisters were warning me about because about 20 minutes after we were seated people started to rush in. We waited a while before being greeted by our waiter, which gave us the opportunity to put in our food orders in while he took our drink orders. I ordered a virgin pina colada - which was a bit watery. I also ordered the oceanic combo which came with snow crab legs, head-on shrimp, corn and potatoes in the oceanic sauce (a thick, spicy garlic based sauce). It was good, but a bit slimy, which explains the latex gloves and bib they give you prior to bringing you your order. read more
3 years ago
The decor & ambiance were awesome. Super fun vibe. We had very attentive & fast service. Waited 15 minutes max. We appreciated that they provided bibs, gloves and wet towelettes - the bibs were fun. They do use all disposable utensils, cups, etc. which I don't love. That is the reason they don't get 5 stars from me. The food was delicious! A neat take on Cajun flavors. The crab was cooked well and vegetables were great. I love all things and most levels of spicy, my partner enjoys a bit of spice with a lot of flavor, we were both really happy with the mild oceanic blend. The absolute star of the meal: cheesy corn. Omg it was gooooooood! Like Mac n cheese with corn instead of noodles. Honestly, it's the best GF Mac n cheese we've had! :) We would absolutely come here again - an excellent experience all around. read more
4 years ago
Very flavorful, make sure you get the garlic noodles! Side note, shrimp aren't thoroughly cleaned and this location doesn't serve bbq shrimp basket but they do have the regular shrimp basket. All orders come with corn and potatoes, the sauce is seasoned well and delicious. read more
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Oceanic boil is our only choice if we are curved with Cajun style seafood in Queens. The waiters were welcoming and served quickly. Their seafood was fresh with amazingly well-balanced sauce. We would highly recommend to try their garlic bread which surprised us so much at our first try! read more
Where do I even start, this place was one of the best seafood spots I've been to. First time visiting NYC since the pandemic started. This was one of my down days and my friends knew what I wanted on my only down day of the trip. Man oh man was OB the spot to be. Most places have good food but the drinks suck. OB was the exception, the drink was strong and the crabs were seasoned so freaking well. I typically order extra crabs when ever I go to a crab spot, you never know the portion size place to place. OB had this covered, more than enough so I definitely got my bang for my bucks. The staff was very attentive, nice and literally checked on us several times. On my next trip, trust this is on my list of places. read more
Food: 3.5/5 My friends and I were craving The Boil on Waverly but the wait time was 75 minutes. I found this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. We ordered: lobster bisque, 1lb of mussels in oceanic sauce (house recommended), 2lbs of clams in garlic butter lemon pepper, 1lb king crab, 1lb shrimp and a lobster roll. The lobster bisque was interesting. It sort of tasted like a mix of lobster bisque and tomato soup. It was weird and interesting but decent. Definitely not your standard lobster bisque. The mussels were tasty and the oceanic sauce made it even better. (It's the recommended sauce for a reason and I recommend you try it). The clams were cooked perfectly, the 1lb king crab leg turned out to be just one huge leg but it was juicy nonetheless and the shrimp was fresh, perfectly medium firm and succulent. The mains come in a bag with corn and potato. I didn't try the lobster roll because the waitress forgot it and it came out late. By this time, I was already pretty full. They also forgot our ginger ale. We originally wanted crawfish but we learned today that crawfish season is April. If you order crawfish now, it's most likely frozen. Bummer. We also ordered green tea crepe with a side of vanilla ice cream. The crepe was a disappointment. It was so frozen that we couldn't even cut through it with utensils. My chardonnay was also a disappointment too. Very cheap quality and too sweet (IMO). Service: 4/5 Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. Cute girl from Thailand. Very attentive minus the forgotten lobster roll and ginger ale but her effort was endearing. Ambiance: 2/5 The interior of this place is nothing special. It looks a bit plain. I personally thought they could have done more. Sort of bare bones minimum but decent for casual dining. It was clean though hence 2 stars. read more
We were visiting NY and tonight was our last night in town, our friends who live local brought us here for dinner and it was GREAT! We were so happy and full when we left! Me and my husband had the 1lb shrimp oceanic sauce mild and 1 lb crawfish garlic butter+lemon pepper mild, garlic bread and calamari. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Crispy fries and calamari, the seafood had the potato side and corn. Amazing service, friendly and efficient. Highly recommend visiting them! read more
Given the high reviews I was surprised by my experience, I'd like to come back and give them another shot. They deliver, and the experience of getting a boil delivered was definitely a plus. The shrimp were either overcooked or previously frozen as the skin was very difficult to peel. Crawfish had a lot of muck inside them, and I wasn't a fan of the boil sauce, I thought it needed more garlic and spices. The batter on the fried catfish was flaky but bland, while the mayo it came with had a really overpowering flavor. Onion rings were good but they came with a sweet chili sauce which didn't really compliment them. The gumbo is probably one of the better ones I've had in NY- it's not full of tomato, but it was more like a gravy with mushy vegetables. read more
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Sony H.
Hi Lucy,…
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6 years ago
I was in the area and in the mood for seafood so I stopped at Oceanic Boil. I must say that this place was a hit and a miss as far as food which I will explain in a minute. For appetizers I ordered chicken wings, the fried oyster basket, shrimp basket, lobster roll and catfish sliders. For the main dish I had the 1lb. snow crab legs with garlic butter sauce. Chicken wings: We really enjoyed these I would recommend. Fried oyster basket: Didn't enjoy this. Shrimp basket: Didn't enjoy this. Lobster roll: Lobster roll was descent. Catfish sliders: The catfish tasted good. The main dish, the 1lb. Snow crab legs was really the hit which is why I opted for 4 stars instead of 3. In all honestly I would definitely come back here but I would skip all of the appetizers and go straight to the good stuff which is the seafood boil. The garlic butter sauce was amazing and you can't really go wrong with crab legs! We also had drinks (margaritas & pina coladas). The drinks are pretty solid if you want to have a nice cocktail with your meal! read more
I have this place 4 stars because of the quality of what I ordered. #1. The happy hour drinks are weak. There's hardly any liquor #2. There's not enough sauce in the boil bags. By the time I could see the bottom there was no sauce. My seafood was a little dry. #3. Compared to other establishments that serve king crab, this one gives a very small amount. HOWEVER, the food is good. And the lobster bisque is to die for and the calamari has the right amount of crisp. But if I were to come back, I'd drink beforehand (or after) and order more boil sauce. read more
2 years ago
One of the best Happy Hour specials in Jackson Heights! $1 per oyster on a half shell. We love their spicy fries and the Rich & Savory Clam Chowder. I very badly want to suggest serving it in a bread bowl for absolute perfection. There is seating inside and outside and parking is quite the challenge. Service is very friendly but can be slow once the rush comes in. read more
I had done my online research on local joints for the first of several travel waypoint overnights in the LGA 'hood and this was my numero uno so it was up on the first night unless I could be convinced otherwise by the shifting sands of the desert. The girl behind the front desk at the hotel vouched for this joint so I knew that I would have a verified true local, neck tats and all, to blame if she was wrong about this which is always important to have when you travel in case of fauda. Truuu thugs got choices on spice level to make your snow crab legs either extra spicy or super spicy, on top of the spice level this banger is already supposed to have. Being the owner of a very unflattering t-shirt from beating the fire burger challenge at LBBB in Houston where I am a designated truuuu thug and spice hound to eat the burger, I like to call my stuff as spicy as you can go for this delicate little porcelain doll. So I ordered super spicy, the spiciest mamma mia, madonne, level you can get. In my Ron Swanson voice: I'm not sure you heard what I said. I want ALL of the spices. Charmingly they thought I was not #about #that #life and provided disposable plastic gloves with my order as if I did not know what I was doing and did not know my way around some spice, as if I must be new here. Meanwhile their hottest spice level on the crab was about as mild as eating a room temperature tomato. Given the gloves (the only other place I have been given that in all of my spicy life was at LBBB during the fire burger challenge) I had prepared my body for more. Absent the requisite spice level I thought I was getting since I had ordered super spicy, the snow crab legs were entirely divine with loads of garlic (to keep Dracula away) and so much better than I worried I might find this close to the airport, which is almost TOO close to the airport unless you are window shopping for bargain priced Thai ladyboys and motels that charge in six minute increments like law firms. And unlike other competitors of this type of seafood biz in the Jackson Heights area that only gave you the legs at a similar price point in the 20s, these kind gentlesirs threw in the corn and potatoes to boot making it an easy decision to dine with them for value and convenience. Definitely worth considering for a night near the LGA airport, just know that even the hottest spice level is not all that and a bag of chips. But still a very pleasant taste of the briny deep and satisfying gastronomic tour of the LGA adjacent neighborhood to know this is an option here in the 'hood as an alternative to the LGA Plaza hotel resto or the Little Caesars. Snow crab legs pair well with everything, but especially with Rick & Morty back in the hotel room. read more
4 years ago
One of the good seafood place I ordered 1lb shrimp (headless) plus free corn and potato The food is always really good Super friendly staff read more
4 years ago
I love the seafood and the portions are huge I got the mix shrimp and lobster lemon pepper butter garlic sauce it was delicious read more
3 years ago
Best seafood boil i've had! Most seafood boil places i tried their sauce is so overwhelming and salty. But their oceanic sauce is really good it's spicy n good. The service was amazing super kind and nice staff. We came in just before it was last call. I had the snow crabs and the shrimp boil combo. The fries taste like cajun seasoning very good. they provide you with gloves and a cloth to protect you from getting your hands dirty. Great spot you gotta try it out! read more
Don't recommend the Cajun mac and cheese because it didn't have much flavor. Was cold by the time it was delivered so the cheese was stiff (warmed it up and added a little more seasoning to it which made it taste okay). Snow crab and shrimp was with their boil special sauce and it was really good! The shrimp was a little over cooked because it was really hard getting the shell off but otherwise, really tasty. The clam was good, decided to get garlic butter sauce, which is always a good choice. Red potatoes in both bags were really cook and not too mushy. The corn tho, didn't have much flavor or taste (didn't even have a corn taste). read more
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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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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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