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Oceano Midlothian

4.4 (163 reviews)
PriceySpanish, Italian
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Jean W.

We were recommended this place for good seafood and it did not disappoint! --------------------------------- Food: we ordered an appetizer (calamari) and two mains (scallop and shrimp tamale, and seafood stew), the calamari just slightly fried a bit too much, but overall so good! Perfectly crisp and soft and not tough Scallop shrimp tamale was an interesting combo, would have liked more than 2 scallops though Seafood stew was so perfect for a cold day; warm and rich with a combination of red snapper, chorizo, clams/mussels, and shrimp; the shrimp was so well cooked, soft/tender, not too chewy; crispy fish skin on the red snapper was also good Recommendations: calamari, seafood stew, shrimp dishes Affordability: it was more on the expensive end for entrees ($40+) but portions were large Ambiance: warm and relaxed, not too formal Service: friendly and attentive, offered us multiple breads Good for: seafood, special occasions

Fish and Chips were EXCELLENT
William H.

I'm so pleased with Oceano. I think they've gotten even better over time. Our recent Valentine's weekend lunch was excellent as we had expected. Service was possibly better than ever and the atmosphere was perfect. A+

2nd time at this place and I absolutely think it is outstanding. Went to celebrate my 69th birthday and not only was the food incredible but our server, Valeria made me feel so special. We will be back!

Branzino with tapenade purée and eggplant purée. Absolutely phenomenal!!!
Psych S.

Love the Ambiance here. Service was excellent. Food was phenomenal. Got the Bronzino and my som and I were blown away. My son got their burger, that was also tasty and excellent quality meat. Fritto Misto was perfect. A little light on the shrimp but everything was tender and the batter was light and crispy. Definitely will go back again.

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Jonathan B.

From RVA but living in Vegas. Stopped by Oceano while visiting family in midlothian. Everything was delicious. I had the calamari to start and the main dish was the chicken Alfredo with shrimp. Ambience & service I will definitely be back.

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Debbie I.

Great service and great food. We love to go to Oceano, the foods always good, parking space are plenty.

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Allison T.

Food was amazing and don't let the prices fool you. It is a large portion for what you pay and two appetizers can fill you up

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Patty Y.

Girls night out and we wanted to splurge so Oceano was chosen. Overall Oceano offers a pleasant atmosphere. The space gives an upscale cozy vibe and the service is friendly. We each ordered a drink, an appetizer and a small plate. Somehow the entree menu didn't interest us. My part of the bill came to $80 (including tips). I think it's a bit overpriced. The octopus had been one of my fav tapas dishes all over the world. This one wasn't. The meat was mushy and perhaps not the most fresh. The garnish feels lack luster. The fish and chips received similar feedback - seems under seasoned. For the fish taco I wish I'd asked for grilled fish because while I give credit for the efforts to make a loaded taco, I find the fish was lost and confused. My fav was the mussels. Good flavoring and fresh mussels. The limoncello martini was also a delight. While it's a good experience I think there is room for stronger performance both in the kitchen and the wait staff.

Kortni M.

The atmosphere was welcoming and the service was fast. My waitress was very understanding and patient during my visit. I really enjoyed the French Fries and the chocolate mousse was delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness.

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Janet L.

I just realized that I have never given Oceano a review. I've been here on more than a few occasions at this point and it is so due a review. Honestly, everything I have ever tried is absolutely delicious. Sometimes I wonder why they are not busier or packed. There were good amount of tables but I just feel like it should be more packed for a Friday evening. They need to consider decorating for the holidays, as they have such a great space to decorate. Napa down the road in Westchester decorated for the first time and their business is amazing for the holidays. At any rate my son had the Angus Burger, my husband had the salmon and I had the sweet corn cappelletti. All was delicious and we cleaned our plates. The stand out was our starter, we got the Leche de Tigre ceviche which was amazing. That could've been a meal itself. In hindsight I wish I did get it as a meal and then got some of their she crap soup special with caviar lol! Anyway, great spot and highly recommend dinner here especially if you love seafood!

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Xenia C.

One of THE best meals/Valentine's Day dinners I've had! I have driven past Oceano countless times and when searching for options for Valentine's Day dinner earlier this year I wanted to find something that was relatively convenient due to my late work schedule. We were able to secure a reservation for Valentine's Day at 8:15 PM and they also had reservations that started even after that. Upon arriving, the restaurant was packed as was the bar area it seemed very lively, which is always a good sign. Once we were seated, I was a little bit nervous though because no one came to acknowledge us as our server for the first ~ 5 to 10 minutes. And it just so happened that there were two other servers in the area one of which that I stopped and asked if he was our server and his reply was "I can be". So starting this review off with a huge s/o to Jamell (sp) because he was the best! He gave us great feedback on the menu items and made sure that our drinks tasted amazing and he was so so so personable. Also, there was a woman who was walking around the dining area (I assumed that maybe she was a manager or something) But I know she had on a cap and a maybe a denim apron. But she checked on us once as well and I did appreciate that. I loved my red sangria and I was told that it's a special house blend/mix and I had two of those. My fiancé ended up not liking his because he said it was too fruity for him (he only got it to match me lol) so he switched to a jack and Coke I think and it was perfect. If you like a nice strong drink like us it's perfect. Now for the food... I was blown away. I will absolutely say that the website for this restaurant does not do the food any justice in my opinion. Because when we were researching my fiancé and I were a little bit nervous as to whether or not we would leave the restaurant full, especially with their primary focus being on seafood. However, they fooled us and I am so glad and I cannot wait to return. My legit only complaint about the food was about one of our appetizers. We ordered the Fritto misto and it was supposed to be a mix of calamari and fried shrimp and we only had one fried shrimp on our plate. I love seafood, I love fried shrimp but I also love calamari so it really was not a huge deal to me . But that is literally the only "complaint"that I have but it was fried to perfection and the sauce that they provided took it over the top! We even used the sauce for the Colombian empanadas that we ordered and chef's kiss. The lamb sliders were another hit. The slaw with the lamb was a perfect combination. It tasted so fresh like honestly the kitchen staff, the chefs, perfection no complaints, no notes, perfection! The entrees! So my fiancé was trying to step out of his box and order something different because 9 times out of 10 he's ordering steak. He decided to go for the salmon. and again he was worried that it wasn't going to be enough food, but we were clearly fooled. It was a nice hearty piece of fish. Now that plantain mash was sooooo good, we love plantains we love Mofongo like it was perfect. The salsa on top of the salmon literally set off the whole entire dish. As soon as I looked at the menu and Jamell confirmed I knew I was ordering the paella and I have no regrets. The paella could easily be split between two people to share as an entrée. However, I enjoy food. I am a foodie and I eat a lot, so I just shared a couple of spoonfuls lol. However, I did take a little bit home and Jamell was right... the leftovers tasted just as good as they did when I ate it in person. It was like an explosion or a flavor party in every bite. The chicken breast was moist. The shrimp were good. The chorizo was good. The scallops were cooked to perfection. I don't even know how you cook all the things that have to be cooked at different temperatures and they all taste so good but they did it and I was amazed. I can't wait to go back to Oceano. Because apparently they also have a good brunch....10/10 experience pelaseeee go visit !

Salmon, delish! Crispy side up!

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Everything about Oceana is great, food, awesome, service amazing, ambiance is upscale and light. I love their happy hour!

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Lovely spot for a date night or celebration-great food, staff, ambiance and service. The gambas (shrimp) appetizer is fantastic!

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Two Compadres is a gem. It's part of the local Lalo's chain, so their food matches their other…read morelocations pretty consistently. I love their ground beef tacos (I know, basic, but good!), and their cocktails are tasty too. I visited most recently just before Christmas, and the holiday decor was so warm and inviting. I also enjoy summer nights on their patio. It's a good choice for Mexican in Midlothian!

These place was just okay in my opinion. It wasn't bad, but it isn't something I would go out of my…read moreway to come back to either. We came in and got seated immediately, which was cool. Ordered drinks and got those immediately, which was also good. When our drinks got dropped off, we were asked if we had already decided on what we wanted to eat, but we hadn't even been handed menus yet. It was at that point that the QR code on the table was gestured to, so we realized that the menu was to be viewed on our phone. Luckily, my ASD kiddo orders the same thing every single time (orange soda, side of fries, queso to dip them in) so he could place his order without looking, but I needed to look at the menu. And it just wasn't super viewer-friendly on a cellphone. Constant hitting the back button, lots of scrolling to compare items. I finally just ordered some random tacos so I could be off my phone and stop ignoring my kiddo. The food itself was pretty standard fare. Not bad but not special either. The restaurant itself was offensively warm though, we were pretty uncomfortable and ended up leaving after my little guy started feeling too overheated and got sick, so that was fun. There are just too many other restaurants to try in the area for us to want to try this one again.

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Wow! I stopped by Canastas instead of cooking dinner and they did not disappoint! When you walk in…read morethere's a full menu you with a plethora of options and you can see your side options through the serving bar. I went with the 1/4 chicken (dark meat) with green breads and fried rice. I also ordered an extra side of plantains (perfectly ripe and sweet!) The service was great and they were patient as I figured out what I wanted. Theres space to sit inside, and a patio to enjoy as well. I definitely see this place being part of my dinner rotation when I don't feel like cooking. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Oh and the sauces! How could I forget?! There a yellow sauce and a green sauce that complemented the chicken really well. I drizzled it of my veggies and rice too lol I'm excited to try something new next time

Soon as i open my car door i could smell some good flavors coming from the outside. I heard only…read moregood things about this restaurant. We took another shot once again to see if this restaurant will be as good as chicken fiesta. When I arrived inside, I was greeted immediately and placed my order. There was a 10 minute wait on the pork chops. As I waited for my food, more people came in. So that was a good sign to me. Once we arrived home and opened up the containers, the aroma from the chicken hit us in the face. The pork chops had that chargrill flavor we like and it was tender to eat. The chicken was not dry or tough. The sides are decent portions and are bursting with flavor as well. Hands down this will be my go to restaurant for that grill flavor I love so much. I will be trying the lamb chops and shrimp on my next visit.

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Our first visit was a birthday celebration. Jacob, our waiter, was terrific. His recommendations…read morewere spot on - the food was delicious! Pork and shrimp dumplings and an amazing chestnut bisque were our first course. Both were outstanding - so very flavorful. My husband and I both had the pork chop and loved it. It was so moist and the accompanying polenta with slaw were excellent. The carrot cake for dessert took our breath away - unique, moist, heavenly. The service was excellent and the staff were clearly proud of the product. Congratulations, Chef - a beautiful dinner! We'll be back!

We discovered this place through a Facebook group we belong to that features Richmond restaurants…read more When I read the menu online I was super excited to see elevated, upscale food in the Midlothian area (usually only found downtown or in the fan) The restaurant is beautiful and comfortable-very pleasing aesthetically . Many nice touches like pieces of slate for your silverware to rest, things beautifully presented (the dumplings for example which come in a bowl over which broth is poured tableside). The service was great. The wine selection and cocktails also really nice. Charcuterie and salmon tartare appetizers were really nicely done. My issue with the experience is cold food. The chestnut soup which was probably really yummy if it was hot, was served barely lukewarm. Soup of all things, especially in a high end chef run restaurant should be piping hot. Same with the dumpling broth- barely warm. The filet dish, served with stacked au gratin potatoes and turnips, also cold. The filet itself was cooked nicely to temperature but the potato was cold, the very scant sauce on the plate was cold, as was the turnip. In contrast to the 1870 restaurant a short ways away where the au gratin potatoes are served in a crock, piping hot, cheese bubbly and brown on top, the potatoes here at MCK were squares cut from a larger casserole and placed on the plate- not cheesy, not hot. Such a shame for the treatment of a gratin potato which should be decadently cheesy and hot. The rockfish was the best dish, served warmer than the rest of the dishes, and with a lovely amount of tasty sauce (unlike the minimal sauce served on the filet dish). Everything also desperately needed salt, which again for a chef run restaurant is a big faux pas. Chefs know that salting your dishes is the key to flavor. Overall the place has potential for a higher end upscale experience in the mall area, but attention to serving properly seasoned, hot food would quickly move the experience from 3 to 5 stars.

Oceano Midlothian - spanish - Updated May 2026

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