This place has a delightful menu and impeccable service. The energy they put into a plein air fine dining experience was beyond appreciated!

Finally experienced Oceanique on Thanksgiving eve! My mother, stepfather and 2 year old joined us for dinner. The toddler had the most delicious chocolate pot de creme, and as he worked his way through it, we ordered wine, enjoyed lovely little bites of ceviche, the day boat scallops and a side of well-executed "white boy" kimchi, and then our mains. It was Wednesday so lobster was the special. My mother ordered it and it was the most beautiful presentation of lobster and so delicious. My stepfather ordered halibut and husband ordered swordfish, both were great, but not nearly as incredible as my bouillabaisse. The bouillabaisse will be etched in my memory for a long time. Complex broth and perfectly cooked seafood, topped with a small piece of toast and saffron aioli. You have to try the bouillabaisse! I forgot about the pallette cleansing sorbet before the mains. We had room for just one dessert which we took to go as the 2 yr old was running out of steam. We live just around the corner and are excited to return for happy hour oysters and more bouillabaisse! read more

Amazingly fresh ingredients. Had the 5 course tasting menu and I'm very impressed with how fresh their scallops, turbot and the vegetables were. Staff is courteous and you may find it a bit formal. Great wine selection and beware, it's pricey. Definitely no kids. read more

The chef, Mark, is a hands-on guy. This man is an artisan. He has passion for food. He has passion for people. Our experience was excellent. Definitely a top favorite for anything seafood. You have to appreciate this man's training and what he does with food. The mango sorbet you can taste is homemade. He's not slopping some store-bought garbage into a cup. You can tell he makes the stuff because it tastes like it. Enjoy because there aren't many people around like this anymore. read more

What an enchanting evening last Saturday. At the recommendation of our 95 year old Uncle Charlie (an Evanstonian), we took him to Oceanique, an Evanston seafood restaurant. We drove up from Chicago in the rain and traffic (a surprise it being Saturday night and Covid times!) and just made our reservation time. From the moment we walked in and the charming staff greeted us, all our stress melted away. After being seated in the elegant dining room, Victor and the waitstaff delighted us. And the food - WOW! We thought the portions would be small but delicious...the portions were large and delicious! Fresh, unique, and beautifully presented. We're still talking about that night. And we can't wait to go back! This seafood restaurant was good for our soul! No pun intended! Janine and Greg (Chicago) read more

Terrific food, excellent service, great wine and other drinks!!! Hard to beat!!! Will go there every time I'm in town

The meal was a little mixed, there were definitely a few courses that were ... surprising and perhaps not in the best way. But the fresh bread was delicious, the pork loin was absolutely incredible, and the apple tart was hands down the best puff pastry I've ever had in my life. Yeah, would definitely come back. read more

Wow! Just finished 7 course meal. Brought my 9 year old and mother-in-law for her birthday. Catered to my 9 year old who is super picky and blew my "foodie" mother-in-law away! Every dish amazing, and wine pairing spot on! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a fantastic culinary experience! read more

I feel we were not fully informed of the charges. We were charged tip on the full retail value and charged tax also on full retail value not the Groupon cost. This is very unfair not to explain this in the begining. Thou the food was good we will never go back, I feel ripped off. read more

We always dine here whenever we come up to Chitown for either biz or visiting family nearby, and have NEVER EVER been disappointed. Mark is a fantastic chef who always takes the time to come out and visit with the clientele. His staff are professional and attentive while also being very amiable, reflecting his personality. While Mark stays true to the French provencal tradition, he does not shy away from experimentation and adding delightful twists to old favorites. As a sales guy who loves French cuisine and who's territory covers the entirety of North Am., I rank Oceanique right up there with the best of them. And yes, that includes Montreal - the Holy Grail of French and Quebecois cuisine on our continent. read more

Hands down, best restaurant in Evanston. I highly recommend the tasting menu, along with the wine pairing. The dishes are all spectacular, and the wine pairings only enhance the food. I was also impressed with the quality of the wine, and the generous pours. On a side note, every time I have been here, I have been thrown a little some extra on the house. Not expected, but always a nice treat to show you that they remember you! read more

This place hit all the marks for me. Their tasting menu was comprised of delicious dishes. I generally don't order fish because it rarely impresses me, but every fish I've tasted here was cooked to absolute perfection and had many layers of flavor. I also thoroughly enjoyed my veal loin, which had a generous topping of foie gras. And I can only say great things about our service. Every one we talked to was in great spirits, and it was clear they were happy to be there and help. The chef & owner also happened to be very friendly and hospitable on the floor, which is always welcome. We'll be back! read more

We got the travalzoo coupon and went there for dinner. Well, the food is alright... But my hubby and I came home and got food prison... Not sure what went wrong since the 2nd and the 4th course we had different dishes... We can't concluded what made us sick. It seems we got a half price for a $90 -5 courses dinner but they make sure you paid the gratitude from the original price (which is $276 include 2 glasses of wine) of the bill plus 20% plus COVID surcharge... Ending up we were paying almost $200. $90 for travelzoo then tonight $97 extra. Pretty sure if we pay $200 dinner we can go to a better restaurant in Chicago downtown area. For the service, the waitress is new there in a five star restaurant but tbe service did not deserve 20% gratitude. Around 7:30 the restaurant getting busy and she never came back and ask if we want another glass of wine or even ask us if we want coffee for the dessert. We hardly she said thank you when she gave us the bill. Even I guess the restaurant manager when she gave us the recipit she waited couple seconds before she said thank you... Guess we were fool by the "nice" price from the coupon .... Anyway, will think twice before we come back again. read more

Have you ever said, "You're the love of my life," to someone only to break up with them later? I'm having that moment with Oceanique. The truth of the matter is that everything I wrote about this restaurant was true... in that moment. I was in love. One of the weird characteristics of infatuation is having rose colored glasses. To be completely honest, I never liked the ambiance at Oceanique. The sheet on the ceiling bothered me. The multi-colored walls were off-putting; and, I didn't like the chairs or floor. I was especially distracted when business was bustling and preferred to go at off-peak hours when the din was subdued. But I never mentioned that before. The food was really good. I used to have many moments when I would pause and savor the beauty of it all. Blissful transcendence. During my last two visits I had not a single moment. It was all just good. Not amazing. My dining guests had similar experiences with the exception of the scallops. Those seemed to maintain their wonder for my lucky friend who ordered them. The drinks are usually amazing. The two cocktails I had during my last visit went from bad to unpalatable. At $20 a pop I'd like them to knock my socks off. It's as if my lover didn't take out the trash and then convinced me that it was my fault. Yeah. I paid for a drink that I hated and didn't consume. The real fault though was the service. I noticed it right away (about three or four visits ago) from one server... a fake smile. I work in service too, but it's never fun to feel as if the person serving you would rather be somewhere else. Anywhere else. Then, during my last visit, there were TWO additional servers who also had... issues. One of them got our plates mixed up when setting them before us (NO big deal). She seemed SO nervous and upset about the mistake that I thought the girl would cry. It made me suspect that the man standing behind her (possibly a manager?) was going to take her to the back and berate her for her mistake. AWKWARD! Then another server (while at another table, mind you) overheard part of my conversation (out of context), and whipped around and snapped, "Well! I can get you another server!" I apologized and explained immediately, but still felt bad. Why the heck was she poking around in my conversation? Why did I have to explain anything to her? And why do I now get the pleasure of apologizing to her when she was the one with the attitude? I've loyally paid out $200 for dinners (after Groupon discounts) for two at Oceanique and now feel as if I was wearing rose colored glasses the whole relationship. Were my initial few visits really that mind-blowing? I don't know. All I know is that I certainly don't want to drive 45 minutes to Evanston only come away from a spendy dinner that wasn't that great and feeling like crap afterward because of the service. read more

Eh... Sorry Oceanique, but you guys have some work to do. Nothing was bad, but when you're charging over $30 for almost every entree, things should be a lot better. Of course there were some high points and some low points. I found myself crying at some intervals and laughing at others. It was better than Cats. We had a family gathering of 8 to suffer through, and my dad decided on Oceanique because it's quiet, serves seafood, and roughly halfway between us city slickers and our North Shore cousins. Now I've questioned my father's judgment on some matters before, but based on the yelp reviews this looked like a wise decision. Sometimes though, yelp is wrong, and sometimes, you see your father adhering to his carb-free diet so strictly that he literally uses his fork and knife to cut a piece of butter and bring it to his mouth, ignoring the bread basket altogether. Times like these are both hilarious and sad. Such a combination of emotions can only be brought forth by a Broadway musical or a place like Oceanique. I guess I should actually give you some information relevant to our meal now, but I really just want to get back to the yelp talk. Peace bitches. read more

We are on course 3 and every bite is completely satisfying, bursting with flavor, service is stellar! We have gone to heaven! Don't miss this exceptional opportunity at fine dining. A+ across the boards! read more

Fine dining wanna-be - would give it zero stars if I could. The whole experience was actually silly. From the wine - which, if you buy a bottle, they don't leave on the table but rather have the sommeliers ration out to you at their leisure - to the actual IRON they use on the tablecloths in between customers, it was almost like a French farce. Seriously, who IRONS the tablecloths with a KMart iron ON the tables with other patrons present??? Try upgrading your laundry service and ordering more starch. The staff was haughty at best and spent all of their time polishing the wine glasses at the bar, in full view of the dining room - servers, sommeliers, everyone. It was really weird. Service comedy aside, the price was insane for food that was not even tasty. (For that price I could have made a car payment.) The ceviche tasted past-its-prime, which is less than ideal for that dish, and my main course was tasteless at best. Plus, the portions were comical. If I eat tiny "foodie" dishes, the flavors should explode in my mouth, not make me wonder what that sweaty t-shirt taste was in the last forkful. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. read more

Stellar meal with great service, and all with the Yelp Eats menu to boot. I was really looking forward to getting to a place that was known for having some good seafood dishes. Couple that with a discounted price and a party of six quickly formed. Arriving at Oceanique, you realize that the set up of the restaurant is a bit odd. Draped ceiling, and odd splotches of color on the walls aren't exactly what you are used to for a "fine dining" experience. Everything beyond the bizarre decor (oh, and at times- some strange music) was classy and well-executed. The five course prefixed menu was stacked with some quality choices. To start, there was a halibut tartar that wasn't my favorite tartar, but not a bad way to start off the meal. Besides, the fresh-baked bread brought out to the table was more than enough to make up for it. Next came the first choice in the menu, of which I went with a delicious combination of seared day boat scallops, kim chi, and some accompanying sauces. This dish was delicious. The kim chi added a perfect combination of heat and flavor to the sweet scallops. Sorbet came next, and was a nice intermezzo between the two main dishes of the meal. This papaya-flavored sorbet came out cold and refreshing. An addition course also came out, and was fantastic: chicken liver pate served on a cube of brown bread with a small slice of cornichon. Very well done pate in deed, and also a nice break from all the fish that was being eaten. Finally the main course, another choice in the menu, which for me was the turbot. I can say with certainty that this was one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The turbot filets were perfectly cooked- meaty, yet flaky and nicely seasoned. It was served over a bead of basil mashed potatoes, wilted spinach, turnip cubes, lovely chanterelles and a deliciously rich sauce. The balance of flavors was incredible, and the portion size was large. That large plate of delectable fish was practically licked clean though. Seriously delicious! Last, and not least a selection of desserts were brought to the table. All-in-all about six in total. Since we had a table of six, we ultimately ended with trying all of them. The "controversial" winner seemed to be a strawberry tart that was served with durian ice cream. It was my first experience with durian, and while it didn't make me gag like it does with many others, it didn't strike me as something that I would love. Others disagreed and really enjoyed the unique flavor it added in the form of an ice cream. I would recommend a visit to Oceanique for anyone who seeks a fine meal, particularly if you are looking for well executed seafood dishes. While pretty much everything we experienced was of high marks (including service- which was attentive and friendly), the price points for many things did seem a bit steep ($19 glasses of wine for example). Still, the wine selection DID look to be a good one, and with that type of meal, I guess one should expect to be paying a pretty penny. read more

We are so glad that Oceanique has reopened for take out! The Prix Fixe take out menu has fewer choices but everything was superb. And, at $40 for 3 courses, it's a bargain too. The packaging was perfect. They even included heating instructions. read more

We were a bit reluctant to try Oceanique because we had read mixed reviews and the place isn't cheap. We decided to go for it though when our daughter and her husband were in town and they don't eat meat. So glad we did! The place is great almost every way. We had a five course tasting menu (really six if you count the amuse bouche). Everyone of the courses was fantastic with the possible exception of the passion fruit sorbet palate cleanser which was just a tad too sour for our taste. The first course was a chef's "surprise" which was salmon sashimi, excellent by all accounts. I wanted to savor every bite and make it last as long as possible. My second course which was a lobster and endive salad with bufula mozzarella was outstanding. All the flavors blended perfectly and made my mouth very happy. Then the surprise amuse bouche of a mini lobster sandwich. I often hear of amuse bouche being the perfect bite. Was this was all that! My main course was Scottish salmon with butternut squash. They did say that the salmon was slow roasted and would be served medium rare - still pink in the center and not cooked all the way through. That would have been fine with me. The salmon actually came cooked all the way through. Not what I had expected but still fine. This dish is very spicy, just be warned. I loved it! For desserts they brought each of the four of us a different one. They meant for us to share but some of us liked what we had so much that maybe we weren't the best sharers. The had the day and night cake, Layers of Chocolate Mousse, Whipped Cream Chantilly, Chocolate Cake w/Chocolate Ice Cream. OMG this was soooo good! I did trade a taste for a taste of the caramel pot de creme, also outstanding. The last two desserts at the table were a nut torte and a pear tarte. Though I didn't taste these the owners of them all really enjoyed them. Love the vibe of the place too. Formal without being overly so. Very eclectic. Felt much like a true European establishment. read more

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We came here with the Groupon deal, and overall the food was decent for a high-end restaurant. Some of the dishes were underwhelming, especially the halibut and the wild maine lobster. But we really enjoyed the sea bass - savory and lots of flavor. They did a great job with the first course (Chef's surprise), which was smoked salmon. Fresh and delicious. More smoked salmon please!! After the first course, I got pretty excited and couldn't wait for the 2nd course. They had venison pate on the menu, and the pate was HUGE - enough for 2 people. The dessert was our favorite part - warm fruit tart with ice cream on top - made me want some more! Other reviews say that the place looks old and that most of the people dining here are older people. Being 22 y/o, I think I was the youngest person dining there at the time, but I didn't care. I only came here to eat and enjoy the food. Seatings were comfortable, and I had no problem with the atmosphere. The old interior/stuffy atmosphere that most people were commenting about was not a problem for me. I actually liked the old, historic interior/vibe. It made me feel like I was going back in time. read more

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I don't understand how this place has an overall rating of four stars given all the folks on here who apparently had a dining experience similar to mine. The food certainly wasn't awful, nor was it prepared inexpertly. The problem I had with Oceanique is that they charge $20 for a Manhattan and $15 or so for most of their cocktails and count sorbet (1-2 T of flavored ice between appetizer and entree) as a course. Yeah. They charge $80 for a 5 course tasting and the food is good, but the first course is basically just a slice of a sushi roll (wouldn't count as a "course" in any other restaurant I've ever been to) and the third course is sorbet. Add to that they charge $55 per person for wine pairing and the wine is neither terrific nor plentiful. At the end of the night, we spent over $200 PER PERSON to dine at Oceanique and I honestly wouldn't return if they halved their prices. The Soft Shell Crab Tempura was actually quite good, the Maine Skatewing nothing special, but it was cooked perfectly, at least. Dessert was good. $400 for my wife and I, though?. I would feel wronged if I paid those prices in Downtown Chicago. What a ripoff. BTW, the "$" sign rating system on Yelp doesn't go up to "$$$$$$$$$$", so I am just giving it a "$$$$" read more

I generally support local businesses, so it is with pause that I write this review. I've been to Oceanique twice, and my experience on both occasions was awkward and regretful. Though the food was delicious and memorable, the overall experience was so not worth the price. Staff: Bartender and hostess made us feel as if we were interrupting them--don't they want customers to buy drinks and enjoy conversation while awaiting the last member of their party? Tip for staff: it is good business practice for restaurants to welcome paying guests, rather than try make guests feel that they are lucky to spend time in your presence. Waitress: very sweet, but lacked the expertise for a fine dining experience. Decor: seems as though the owner does not want to put any money into updating. Floor tile reminiscent of fast food chains. read more

Oceanique aspires to be a fine dining experience. Maybe "aspires" isn't the correct word, perhaps "pretends" is more suitable. The food lacks the "wow" factor that is requisite for the obscene prices and the decor is outdated/elderly. Everything tasted fine. The highlights were the scallops and the sorbet. Like other reviewers stated, the green mystery mash and radishes accompanied too many courses. Oceanique really needs to reevaluate their self. read more

Not sure why they charge the prices they do. We had a certificate for a 5 course dinner. Our bill still came to a little over $100.00. It would have been $265 without it. And they charge $10 to valet park. Here's why 2 stars. The place itself is old and tired. The seating is horrible. The cold air draft was unstoppable. The food was mediocre at best, although I will say the desert was 5 stars. The service was very good. In my opinion don't waste your time or money. read more

I don't know what restaurant the other Yelpers with Seafood Tasting Menu Groupons went to, but I had a completely different experience. I had never been to Oceanique before but I was really pleased and will most definitely be back. We also decided to go with the (cheapest) wine pairing, and were more than happy with the selection. I felt the prices were fair for the food and wine we received. Food was really wonderful. Service was professional and very knowledgeable. There is a team approach to the service which is kind of weird (I think 5 people helped our table) but it seemed to work. Nice pacing, which to me is the hallmark of a quality restaurant. Minus 1/2 a star for the outdated weird decor in the skinny room with the 2-seater tables. I can see Linda Evans and Joan Collins and their shoulder pads throwing glasses of wine in each other's faces. Or maybe Olivia Newton-John rehearsing her lines for Xanadu. You get the picture. Minus another 1/2 star for the mandatory 18% gratuity. We probably would have given 20% but that being added to a check for 2 people just stuck in our collective craw. read more

We've been going to Oceanique for years and have never left with anything less than awe at the creativity of the food preparation and presentation. A surprising amuse bouche starts every meal and often a palate cleanser of some yummy flavor of sorbet in between courses. The fish is always cooked to perfection with superb sides (for every chosen course). Vegetarian options always available. During the pandemic height, we picked up food (which always came with detailed directions as to how to finish its prep at home). As soon as some pandemic restrictions were lifted, we were back, and the chef came out to personally thank us for our support. He always mingles with guests at some time during dining. The whole staff is wonderful. And did I mention it has probably the widest selection of wines of any restaurant in the Chicago area? It's fine dining at its best and the price is commensurate and fair for the excellence! read more

Very impressive restaurant. Very upscale. Very delicious food. Very knowledgeable staff. Very excellent wine list and very cute sommelier. It's very likely I'll be back. read more

Came here on a Wednesday for their $19 lobster deal. $19 for lobster that was delicious is an amazing deal. Well made martinis and decadent deserts were also a plus. My only complaint is that its ridiculously pricey. $13 for a martini and $11 for dessert. I understand main menu items being around $30, but usually desserts run under $10 and a simple martini around $10 as well. Great atmosphere, very small and cozy. It would be a great place for a special night out or a romantic date, but be prepared to spend at least $50/person. I'd probably only come back here if someone else was treating or I was trying to impress. I just really can't get over the cost. The food was really good, don't get me wrong, but I can get equally good food for less in the city. read more

I do not profess to be a fine dining expert. In fact, I almost never indulge in a meal that is as pricey as this. That said, I really enjoyed my meal at Oceanique and recommend it highly. Before the appetizers were served, the chef sent out a small treat that was delicious, but I cannot remember exactly what it was... :( I love oysters, and for an appetizer our table shared a dozen Massachusetts Peter's Point oysters; 6 served with Jalapeno-Red Onion Salsa & Radish-Seaweed Salad and 6 served with Osetra Caviar & Chive Cream . The caviar dressed ones were my favorite. I wish I had another dozen! We also had a plate of the Butternut Squash Ravioli, with /Michigan Asparagus, Parmesan, Crispy Sage & Walnuts. They were delicious, but the oysters were my favorite. A palate cleansing berry sorbet preceded the main course. I had the Wild Alaskan Halibut, Slow Roasted with Tropea Onions, Heirloom Carrots, English Peas & a Port-Pinot Noir Sauce. The combination was delicate and delicious, and the fish was perfectly prepared. I also tried the same Halibut, but prepared with Elote, Butternut Squash, and Poblano-Cilantro Sauce. The dishes were both equally delicious, and perfectly executed. I also tasted the Wild Maine Skatefish with Corn, Yellow Beans, Purple Potatoes and Lemongrass Essence. I have never tasted skate, but really liked the taste and texture. The entrees were beautifully presented, and paired nicely with a Sauvignon Blanc that one of my enophile table mates selected with the assistance of the sommelier. The portions were not huge steakhouse sized affairs, thus leaving room for desert. I had the Napolean, which is Three Tiers of Puff Pastry filled w/Vanilla Mousseline & Berries Chocolate Sauce. It was one of the most delicious deserts I have ever had. The pastry and cream combination was dynamite. All told, my meal with wine was probably north of $150, but I think it was worth the expense given the innovative menu and excellent, attentive service. read more

Overall food 2.5 stars. Dessert was better than the food, which is rare in my opinion. Overall, the food felt very amateurish, and not a French "fine dining" place. My husband and I went on a Saturday night with our Groupons - 2 Oceanique "Good for Chef's 5-Course Seafood Tasting Menu" for $40 per Groupon, which was said to be valued at $80 regularly. This is what we received at the restaurant from the "Chef's tasting menu" - 1 "amuse bouche" - tuna tartare -- we can count this as course #1 (typically amuse bouches do not count towards a course) - 1 appetizer - seafood - Course #2. I had the scallops and kimchi, which was extremely confusing, as the restaurant's branded itself as a french restaurant with an American twist" . The scallops were also overcooked. - Sorbet palate cleanser (portion = 1 tbs scoop in espresso cup) - more like a intermezzo palate cleanser vs. what was described as "Course #3". The waitress also presented this as a palate cleansder. - Entree - Course #4 (The "famous" tuna unfortunately should be "infamous" - it looked grey, bulky, and it looked and tasted like it was microwaved. not visually appealing, and not yummy. the whitefish my husband had was ok, but it was fish I could've easily made at home.) - Dessert - Course #5 (meyer lemon pie, chocolate cake) All of the above "5 courses" added up still would not = $80 regularly. The food is average, the decor and ambiance show they're stuck in the 90s, and the tacky service (ironing table cloths while patrons are dining), and the misleading offers completley turned me off. There are too many restaurants in Chicago to drive up to Evanston for this! read more

You never get a second opportunity to make a first impression. Thank goodness they are savvy enough to know this. This is actually my 'preview' review because I called the restaurant before the New Year to find out if they had oysters Rockefeller on the menu. I was seeking both quality and convenience since I literally live around the corner, and I didn't want to drive 20 miles each way in order to fill my menu. A very kind and courteous person answered the phone, and even though J was disappointed that they did not have it , she was so nice and personable -- that I made up my mind then and there, that I will be calling again-- and getting curbside. If they are as smart with the quality of their food as the people they hire-- I am looking forward to it-- and will have my champagne flutes in the freezer. read more

This place is like going to your parents' house to eat...if your parents were gourmet chefs and really freaky about wrinkles. We walked in and waited a minute or so until the hostess came back and said she'd be right with us. She grabbed her iron and headed for the other room. Wait, was that an iron? Hmmm... She returned and offered us a table near the restrooms or a table toward the middle of the restaurant if we wanted to wait a minute. We agreed to wait so she grabbed her iron again and headed to our future table. Yep, that was an iron. She was using it to iron the creases out of our tablecloth. Oh, so that's what that was for...but something I've never seen. Interesting. The ambiance and service felt homey. The restaurant itself feels like an older house and you get the impression that there are only a few servers accommodating all of the tables. Service was leisurely, but it was alright with us. I decided to start with my usual Bombay Sapphire martini (very dry) with homemade blue cheese olives and the scallop sashimi to share. The chef sent out an amuse of salmon ceviche. My bf enjoyed it, but I thought it was a tad fishy. The scallop sashimi more than made up for that. It was incredible! The scallops were served with beets and cucumber with only a bit of salt, pepper and olive oil. It was perfect, we loved it. For our main courses, we went with the wild yellowfin tuna with bacon and chanterelles and the lobster. Before our mains arrived, the chef sent out a bite of chicken pate. It was delicious. Next came a homemade apple sorbet which was very fresh. My yellowfin tuna was good, but it wasn't great. I was hoping for a little more bacon and chanterelle flavor, but it was pretty bland. I only found a couple of bacon bits. A little disappointing. The lobster was buttery and delicious. Very flavorful. Overall, a pleasant experience. The scallop sashimi is worth the drive, the rest of the meal, maybe not. A special thanks to the valet, though, for saving our sanity and pointing out a free parking space by the entrance. Thanks for saving us the 8 bucks, dude! read more

GOOD GOOD GOOD... pricey but amazingly fresh and good food. loved everything.. the fish was cooked so well, not too done, but to perfection, side were original yet not to the point where you wonder what exactly you are eating. combinations were interesting.the atmosphere was a bit weird. fancy but like if they were unsure of how to do it. Our waitress was adorable, but a little akward.. read more

We had dinner at Oceanique for the first time on Valentine's Day. What a wonderful dining experience! The restaurant is elegant in a subtle, comfortable way. The number of diners increased as our early dinner (6:00 reservation) proceeded, but over the 2 hours that we lingered over our meal, we were barely aware of the couples eating at surrounding tables. We could talk quietly together because the ambiance of the room and the quiet, efficient service was that good! The 5-course dinner was exquisite. The entire meal was wonderful and so beautifully presented. But, to pick two favorites from that evening: the trout ceviche and the butternut squash ravioli. Thank you, Oceanique, for a very special evening! read more

Very nice restaurant! Good menu, although for this price I would definitely expect more. My wife and I had our anniversary. We ordered Cotes du Rhone 2009 wine, that was very pleasant. Ordered appetizers - one shrimp dish and one wild scallop dish. They were quite good. For the main corse I ordered Bouillabaisse and my wife ordered lobster salad. She liked hers; mine, on the other hand, was quite disappointing. Although fish was flavorful and properly cooked, the broth was a thick curry-like paste. I love curry but that one was atrocious. When we were asked "how is everything?", I politely shared my opinion about the dish, and in return was laughed at. Disappointing and somewhat appalling. Chef: please, please, remove this dish from the menu, it is neither piquant nor tasty. Respectfully, A&I, PhD read more

The MOST mediocre food for the HIGHEST prices. I have no problem spending money for food, but make it worth it. Even if this place was reasonably priced I wouldn't come back but the fact that it is so expensive is ridiculous. Food ranged from mediocrce-at-best to fine, and all the dishes were unoriginal and SO over priced. First dish was oysters with caviar (pretty sure they stole that one right out of the Farallon Cookbook) and the oysters were the first oysters I've ever had that I didn't like. They were so obviously not fresh. Second dish was butternut squash ravioli. NOTE TO WAITSTAFF: making the plate piping hot doesn't make up for the food being cold. Third dish was a "lobster" Salad. Cost $22. A complete joke that it had the word lobster in the title. It consisted of a quarter ounce of lobster, a quarter of an avocado, 3 slices of mozzarella that I swear they bought packaged at a super market, and then a bunch of lettuce. Didn't even have the time to put any type of dressing on it. Fourth dish was the soup of the day. Actually pretty good. Congrats, you guys can managed to not fuck up a $15 bowl of soup. Fifth Dish was seared scallops. First of all, cost $40, second of all super average scallops, third of it was on top of a "Cilantro White Boy Kimchi Lobster-Soy Broth". Don't know what the fuck that's suppose to mean but I know it doesn't go well with mediocre scallops and putting a pound of this coleslaw-like substance on my plate doesn't distract me from the fact that there are only 6 TINY scallops. Interior decoration was nice, service was good, but the food was over-price and average. Could have cooked myself this entire meal for a fifth of the price or gone to an amazing restaurant in Chicago for half the price, and left full (notice I ate 5 dishes and still left hungry). Don't let the white table clothes, amuse bouche, over use of shaved radish, and ass-kissing Maitre'D fool you; you can get a MUCH better meal for a quarter of the price. SAVE YOUR MONEY! CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Bigger portions, more creative dishes, fresher ingredients, more salt and butter in the kitchen, lower prices, and stop trying so hard: i.e. less shaved radishes and if the caviar isn't good (and the trout roe wasn't very good) don't put it on everything. That being said the service was really good. read more

Creative, fresh, and tasty food. A world class wine list, also an amazing old fashioned. Highly recommend Oceanique as a destination dining experience. read more

We went on a Friday evening during the holiday season. The appetizers, wine and desserts were amazing. The waitstaff were lovely and very efficient. At the entrées were completely disappointing. Only my husband's duck confit was good. Our older daughter had lobster, which you would expect to be absolutely spectacular, and it was mushy and tasteless. Our waiter recommended the turbo for me, it was overcooked and once again tasteless. Both of these entrées were $48. Our younger daughter had the filet mignon, and it was okay. But it was not anything to get excited about. We had two lovely bottles of wine, and everything else was very nice. But when you're spending almost $600 for a meal for four people, you expect every single bite to be amazing. read more

I've heard excellent things about Oceanique, so I'm inclined to think they were having an off night last night. My husband and I found the ambiance to be really odd. The wait staff and company were rather awkward and created a bit of anxiety rather than making the dining experience relaxing or fun. Also, the food was good, but certainly not worth the almost $300 we would have been paying if we wouldn't have had the Groupon. We frequent restaurants like Sola and Bonsoiree and feel like those two vastly surpassed the quality at Oceanique last night. I wish I could say I'd try it again, but given the prices I probably won't be returning until someone else is paying the tab. read more