We went here for a birthday dinner and things were great. The service was phenomenal. Our server Alejandra was polite, helpful, attentive and really made it a great experience. The food was fresh and flavorful with generous positions. Will definitely be back. read more

I went there for the first time a few weeks ago for a business lunch. I liked it so much that I took my wife there for our anniversary. We had a great dinner and a great time. The food was very good on both occasions. So far, I've had Papas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo, Caesar Salad, Spinach Ravioli, and Saquet de Peix. All very tasty! The restaurant is very pleasant, nicely decorated, well lit, and not loud. It was easy to hold a conversation without yelling at each other. The owners and the staff are great. Very pleasant and cordial. They make you feel at home. We will go back. read more

We made a reservation for 4 on a Sunday. We received exceptional service and amazing food. Highly recommend and we be back! The calamari and octopus were delicious. read more

Oceano Midlothian - Spanish Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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

One of THE best meals I've ever had! It's a perfect date night spot with a variety of seafood and land food options for every diner. There are many small plate and appetizer choices that you could make that a cozy shareable experience, or sample a few and grab an amazing entree. The place was pretty busy on a Friday night and they had an event in one of the rooms, but we were able to snag a seat at the bar. Reservations might be a good idea too, if you want to avoid having to wait for a table. Food was cooked beautifully and served relatively quickly after ordering. The ONLY thing I was missing was a masterful mixology cocktail menu. They have a couple options, but nothing that screamed particularly unique, which I found strange since the food was so creative. It's definitely a place we'll be returning too though! read more

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Good, but not great. When it comes to a restaurant, I want phenomenal taste and phenomenal value. Here, I can't complain about anything, but it didn't hit that mark for truly the best restaurant in town. Value: 5/10. $100 for two people to receive food that was hitting the "pretty good" taste bar was okay in my opinion. I have spent half as much on better food around town. My "seafood" pasta had one scallop and 3 shrimp. Atmosphere: 9/10. A little loud when busy, but good space for you to take someone for a celebration. Elegant dining. Service: 7/10. Slow but quality service. Wish they could have visited more often for our needs but it was good none the less. True food quality: 7/10. Ignoring price, I was satisfied but not wow'd by the flavor profile of my meal. read more

Oceano Midlothian - Tres leches - Spanish Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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I think I just ate a new favorite at Oceano! I ordered the Sweet Corn Cappeletti as something different from meat or seafood. To tell you the truth, the entree was great without those (although you can add shrimp or scallops). Wow! It was very tasty and filling. Service is impeccable here. And the restaurant was nicely decorated for the holidays with a nice selection of music playing in the background. What a wonderful place to take family and friends visiting for the holidays (and a great break for the person in your life who cooks at home!). This place continues to amaze me. read more

Oceano Midlothian - Sweet Corn Cappeletti - Spanish Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

The restaurant has a very cozy, intimate feel and the food was delicious. They bring a small tasting of the focaccia bread to the table and it was not only soft but with a hint of sweetness. For starters, I ordered the salmon ceviche and the meatballs (recommended by my server). The ceviche was good totally amazing; they had me once I saw green apple and fennel. I went with the shrimp and scallop tamale. It was my first time trying a tamale and it did not disappoint. Service was excellent, and my server Evette provided excellent service and great recommendations. She was easy to talk to.....Loved her vibe read more

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It's ALWAYS a welcome sight to see a new high-end restaurant open in Midlothian Village. Oceano occupies the old Crab Louie spot and I'm glad this location is buzzing again with good food. My wife and I went here in early July for dinner. We started with bread and olive oil and let me tell you, the bread is A+ delicious. It's so dang soft and it dips very well. Next up was the ceviche which was another A+! Then came the octopus also known as the charred polpo. I'd have to rate the charred polpo a B- as the cook could have been better. The presentation was stellar but the cook was a bit off. The calamari was the worst dish of the night, solid C+ on that. No worries though because the meatball rounded things back to A+ levels. Overall, the night was a smashing success and I would highly recommend visiting Oceano for a romantic dinner for two. I highly recommend the ceviche and meatballs and of course some red wine. read more

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Came here a few weeks ago for lunch with my colleagues. Jean was our server and she was absolutely amazing. She was friendly and knew a lot about the food, the history of the restaurant and she was spot on with her recommendations. My friend was mortifying us, ordering things that WERE NOT ON THE MENU! We were all laughing and apologizing, but both Jean and her manager accommodated her requests and she loved her steak sandwich. I had a cauliflower salad with salmon that was *chef's kiss*. I don't recall what my other friend had, but I know we all thought it was delicious. Bravi, Oceano! All of you are doing a great job and I look forward to returning. read more

The last 3 times (2 times dinner and 1 time brunch) we have been to Oceano, it has consistently gone downhill. The prices have become exorbitant for Branzino at $58 and Rockfish at $45. This is not a fine dining experience. The entrees do come with sides. Salads are not included and range from $11 to $22. There is complimentary bread. Service staff seem unknowledgeable about the menu, not attentive and slow. The atmosphere is still Crab Louies (former restaurant). Not recommended for a special occasion for atmosphere (there is no ambiance). Tables are very close together. It can easily cost $200+ for 2 people with 2 lower price salads, 2 medium priced entrees, 2 drinks and tip. read more

Incredible food, relaxing atmosphere, and great staff. This is a must visit in the Richmond Area. It is a mix of Spanish, Colombian, and Mexican food. It has a great mix of land and sea dishes. Everyone of tapas we tried were unique and perfectly cooked. We tried the empanadas, ceviche, gambas, calamari, and the lobster mac n cheese. Each one was incredible but the 2 standouts are the gambas and the mac n cheese. The drinks were fresh and well balanced. While all the cocktails we tried were good, the mojito was the standout. All in all Oceano is a must visit for a good night with family and friends. read more

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This was a hard place for me to review. Some of the experience was good but the visit as a whole was not. The atmosphere was clean and modern. The menu was in my opinion all over the place with option and flavors. Some Cuban, some Asian and as a whole didn't make sense. Not a lot of offerings and everything was overpriced. Service was not great. I can't tell if they are inattentive to let patrons relax and not be rushed or if it just stinks. We didn't get the extra chips we asked for, we couldn't get their attention and there were fruit flies in our cup of wine that were hard to miss The food was ok. Again for the price, I expected better. We got the ceviche appetizer that literally only came with 3 stale tortilla chips. It was probably the best thing we ate: The bread basket was a beer bread type and stale. The oysters were fine but you only get cocktail sauce and lemon. No crackers or horseradish. The tamale was good for the main entree. The rockfish dish was horrible and I sent it back. The fish was overcooked and bone dry and the broccoli rabe tasted like it was cooked in cleaning fluid. Just horrible. Overall I crossed it off my list and will not go back. I really don't understand all the good reviews read more

Oceano Midlothian - Tamale - Spanish Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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Fantastic upscale sea food. Impeccable service. Do not miss if you are in the area.

The food was perfect, which isn't easy with seafood. Service was perfect. The place looks great inside. My fiancé and I ordered several things to really get a good variety. Amazing. read more

Oceana Midlothian is a little gem hidden away. Service is superb. The potato bravos is to die for wine. Selection is nice cute bar for double dates and a great patio for couples loved it. Can't wait to go back. read more

Amazing food and service. We went for my birthday dinner and sat at the bar for the happy hour menu with the intention of getting a dining room seat after some apps and drinks but ended up staying at the bar for the whole evening because the bartender Jamel was so great! He was great to talk to and genuinely made our evening. Happy hour was fantastic, with $6 off most of their small plates and great deals on drafts and cocktails. Plus they give you free tres leches cake for your birthday, and it was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Oceano never fails to exceed our expectations! First of all, they added Gluten-Free icons to dishes on the expanded menu... Thank you so very much! Not only are they serving dinner, but have now opened up for brunch on Saturday and Sunday! We had Roasted Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Crab bisque and Gambas Al Ajillo (garlic shrimp) for starters. Because I'm GF, our server, Josue, had hand-made corn tortillas made to eat with the shrimp and it's delicious buttery, garlic, white wine reduction. The Sweet Potato soup had a generous amount of Lumped Crabmeat! And the combination of flavors and textures in the roasted cauliflower with the fennel, pistachios, raisins and cauliflower was mouthwatering! For drinks we had Maria's Margarita and the specialty white Sangria. Both were the best we've ever tasted! Dinner was the Grilled Salmon with mashed plantains, spinach and mango salsa, as well as the Bolognese with house-made pasta! Both were delicious! The salmon was cooked to perfection and practically melted in my mouth. The fresh pasta was outstanding and the sauce was meaty, thick and rich having slow-cooked for several hours! With the sheer amount of exceptional food, we went home with leftovers to enjoy the next day! We've been to Oceano many times and always are surprised at how much we enjoy ourselves and the food experience! I would like to add that we have followed Chef Maria for many years and also would recommend her original restaurant, Maya, located downtown across from the Carpenter Theater. read more

Oceano Midlothian - Grilled Salmon with Plantains and Mango Salsa - Spanish Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

We had a great time at Oceano last night! Many of us had been to the restaurant that used to occupy this spot and it's very different inside. Very light and airy in comparison. Their menu is very eclectic which was great for our group of 5 who all like different stuff. We started with a few appetizers. The Fritto Misto, meatballs and seared scallops. I could even get a picture because they were gone in seconds. All very good! Our table ordered the Tagliatelle All'Arrabbiata, the Fish stew (it had a brilliant name I can't remember) and fish tacos. There were zero leftovers at the table and we'd all vowed to come back to try different stuff next time. Very very delicious. read more

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I came here for my birthday and the service was top notch. I split the crab Mac and cheese and they put claw meat in that pasta, wow! I got the scallops with corn salsa on the small plate menu. Soooooo good! I am very observant of my surroundings and couldn't help but stare at the artwork, such funky pictures in there lol! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! I didn't take any pictures because I was heavily involved in a conversation, just find out for yourselves about this gem! read more

We had an amazing server who recommended the cauliflower which did NOT disappoint! The lighting is a mood and sets the tone for a perfect date night. I'm embarrassed I came in yoga pants! Dress up and come out to Oceano, you will not be disappointed. read more

Oceano Midlothian - Spanish Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

Came here with a large party (10+ people) to celebrate a college graduation from Shenandoah University! The chef/owner came out to greet the graduate & she gave her a dessert! I didn't get pics of everyones food, but just know that all of the food tasted just as good as it sounds! I also loved how they had fresh flowers on the tables! read more

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We had made reservations for a large party and most of the people ended up flaking last minute. For those of us that did show up, it was such a phenomenal experience! From the moment we walked in the doke, we were greeted warmly and shown where we would be dining. Our waiter and one of the managers were phenomena, answering all of our questions and making recommendations based on what we were asking, as this was the first time any of us had dined at Oceano. We appreciated the service so much we have already made a reservation for a future event we will be having as well. Now the food? SUPERB! We found out everything is made to order and it most certainly shows. This hidden gem needs to be broadcasted for everyone to know about. very reasonably priced as well. read more

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The staff was great. The food was mediocre. Food just wasn't that exciting. I was expecting more of fine dining food

Went here on a date. What an amazing place. Food was so good we had the meatballs and butternut soup as our starters, then she had the grilled octopus, and we shared the paella. A must stop place for seafood in Richmond!!! The service was fantastic!! read more

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A friend and I went to Oceano for lunch as we have many times before. This time was disappointing. The ambiance is very nice, and the food was delicious. I ordered a crab cake sandwich which I asked to have no bun and to substitute a small salad for the French fries. The menus price was $18. I enjoyed the salad with one small crab cake on top, but when the bill came, it said $18 plus $10 for the salad. I reminded the waiter that I had asked for a substitution, not an additional salad. He left and came back with my menu and another menu that said crab cake sandwich $28 But my menu said $18. He allowed that the printing was bad on my menu. I wasn't offered any compensation or an apology. I won't be returning. I feel this is very poor customer service. read more

We dined here for our first time last night, New Years Eve. They were double booked so the reservation I made a month ago was a waste of time as we still had to wait 25mins for a table. The food was OK but extremely overpriced for what it's worth. We had shrimp cocktail, which were just 5 pieces of shrimp laid on a plate with a spoonful of cocktail sauce on the plate. The empanadas were delicious but super small, just 2 of them. I had the risotto and it was way undercooked and crunchy. My partner has salmon and it was ok. Total for everything plus 2 glasses of wine was $160.... Will not return. read more

Love the decoration of the restaurant, warm and cozy. The staff are extremely welcoming and attentive to their table. Our food was delicious, and the drinks....heaven! I had salmon for dinner, cook to its perfection ( not over cooked or under cooked) and my hubby had their angus burger. We finished with dessert, tres lèche cake. Highly recommend this beautiful gem. read more

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Second time here, very good!! Service is very good waitress stop by and check often. This restaurant is quite and upscale, food is excellent want to order everything. The octopus is awesome, calamari is good etc... read more

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What can I say? Food, service and vibe are stellar. A trip to Oceano is like being transported to Cape Cod for a few hours with a side of Cheers, our server from our first visit instantly recognized us and made sure to stop by to say hello. I've recommended this place to family visiting from other major cities and they fully agree. Oceano is one of the top spots in Richmond. read more

Came in for lunch with wife. Service was good and same for the food. Wife got the Club sandwich and I got the Ruben. And what make experience even better the chef who I believe is the owner can to check on us to see how was food and also to let me know how special the Ruben sandwich is to him and wanted to see how I like it. And it was very good read more

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A somewhat disappointing second visit to Oceano despite my former experience. Primarily, our service was lacking .. the server admitted they were not familiar with the offerings and this lack of attention to detail resounded through the remainder of the evening. Ceviche was fresh and lovely.. would recommend. Oysters though fried perfectly were so so small.... is there a shortage of well sized oysters? Our party was divided on the jumbo lump crab small plate...basically a crab mac and cheese. Half of us loved it...other half was underwhelmed. The Fritto Misto was lovely although there were no shrimp served on our plate as indicated in the menu. The crab dip.. well pretty much a thumbs down. This dish was all about the cream cheese with just a hint of crabmeat flavor. No 'hit me' spice or anything...probably the most disappointing dish. The salmon entree with mashed plantain and broccolini were delicious and perfectly done, although did not match the spinach reference on the menu. Dessert was limited to Tres leches and Tiramisu... so we ordered both and both were delightful. Overall, I think Oceano should not be comfortable with their offerings... this down swing in consistency since my last visit and the lack of specials is going to negatively impact repeat business. read more

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Such a blissful evening - wow. my husband and I came here for his birthday and we have not had an experience like this in a long time. The food was DIVINE, homemade pasta, fresh seafood, smooth wine, 20/10 service from our arrival to departure, lighting set the mood but we could also read the menu, loved the atmosphere - decor was adorable and classy. Wish I took a photo of the main course but I was too busy eating it. Can't recommend enough! read more

Oceano Midlothian - Apps - Spanish Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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The food was delicious! We all ordered different dishes and were able to taste many items on the menu. Our server was attentive and excellent! read more

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The scent of fresh blue waters from the Tyrrhenian Sea wafted along the Amalfi Coast as Mr. RVA stood on the balcony of his honeymoon getaway. "Here's your coffee, Babe," her sweet voice adding to the beautifully serene atmosphere. "Grazie, Bella Signora," he said, a slight smirk donning his viasge. The classic Mediterranean landscape took their breath away amidst pastel-colored architecture and sheer, foliage covered cliffs. "Chi vive vede molto, chi viaggia vede di più," he thought as boats came to and fro from the docks. Laughter and clinking silverware cut through the delightful vision, quickly bringing him back to his culinary adventure's locale, nestled in the heart of Midlothian. Awe inspiring paintings adorned white walls, accenting golden pecan hardwood floors. Flickers from candles found on each tabletop, danced around fresh flowers as Ángela Aguilar sang of "La Llorona." The staff vehemently waited on each patron, making the experience like the homecoming of a long time family member. Once again, I was seated in one of Chef Maria Oseguera bar-setting concepts. This upscale, New American restaurant curtated its menu around tastes from the Galicia region of Spain and the Amalfi Coast of Italy while utilizing French techniques with a modern twist. Signore e Signori di Discovering RVA, lasciate che vi presenti, Oceano. @oceano_midlothian. . Appetizer¹- Gambas Al Ajillo~ Jumbo Shrimp, swimming in a creamy Garlic, White Wine, Calabrian Chile, Butter Sauce, served with buttered & grilled Bread. . Appetizer²- Seared Sea Scallops~ Pan Seared Sea Scallops, house made grilled Corn Salsa, complimented by Eggplant Puree, garnished with a yellow Pansy. . Entree- Rock Fish~ Succulent Rock Fish, resting upon sautéed Brocolini, surrounded by herbed Potatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, & accented by an Eggplant Puree. . Wine Pairing- A glass of 2022 Viura y Malvasía, Ostatu, Rioja Spain. . Joseue- Thank you for your hospitality and rapport. . Chef Maria Oseguera- Excellence achieved yet again. Cheers to your new concept, sure to leave RVA speechless. . Please, if you haven't already, follow me on my official Instagram page @Discoveringrva and take a journey with the Gentleman, "Mr. RVA" and uncover the hidden gems of our noteworthy city. . #804 #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #lifestyle #foodpic #eating #foodandwine #foods #foodie #eeeeeats #foodiegram #igfood #forkyeah . #discoveringrva read more

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More like 3.5. Really liked the food but service was a bit off. We were a larger group so I can understand how that slows things down a bit but the wait times between ordering our drinks, appetizers, entrees, and then receiving any of those items was unreasonably long. Really liked the menu and had a hard time choosing what to eat. Settled on the gambas and the fish tacos so I could try two things. The shrimp were really good. They were perfectly cooked and the sauce was great. Could have used more bread for the amount of sauce though. The fish tacos were ok. I appreciated the fresh tortillas although they were a little too dry. The fish was kind of fishy which I don't usually find with mahi mahi and the slaw on top didn't have a ton of flavor. Tried some of the fried calamari and that was really good. Not at all chewy. The crab Mac and cheese was really rich and didn't seem to have a ton of crab but tasted good. Limoncello martini and the sangria were tasty. I would definitely go back to try other things but would not go with a big group. read more

There is no such thing as perfection but Oceano came as close as any restaurant we have been to. Atmosphere was wonderful, the service was incredible and, most importantly, the food was spectacular. We had old fashioned's w/ Four Roses bourbon, focaccia bread with dipping oil, oysters on the half shell, cauliflower salad, seafood fettuccini w/ shrimp, calamari and scallops and a delicious black cod dish. Every.single.thing was out of this world. We can't wait to go back. I give Oceano my highest recommendation. Do not hesitate to try this restaurant. read more

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The first time I visited Oceano, I knew I had to come back. My husband and I had gone for a surprise birthday dinner for him and the entire experience was top-notch. From the professional service to the vibrant atmosphere, it was the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. We had an assortment of dishes ranging from scallops to branzino, but my personal favorite was the salmon w/ spinach and mashed plantains with mango salsa. Everything was so flavorful and delicious, we were already planning our return trip. Our second visit was equally as enjoyable. We had the same entrees as the first time, plus I tried the crab dip which was amazing. Oceano certainly hasn't disappointed us and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exquisite experience. If you haven't tried it yet, you won't regret it! read more

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Hit this place for the first time last night and had a fabulous dinner. There were four of us and everyone was raving about our dinner choices. The server, a young lady whose name escapes me, was excellent. The menu, blending Italian and Spanish coasts, was unusual and made it tough to choose one entree. We will be back! read more

We have lived in Midlo for 2 years now and I have been eyeing this restaurant for a special occasion for my husband. He loves seafood. We came on 4/7/24 for his birthday. 5 pm dinner reservations. Pleasantly surprised that the atmosphere provided no strong odor of seafood and was overall pleasant. Also, not a single complaint regarding the food. It was all excellent. UNFORTUNATELY the service was so horrible that the atmosphere and food became irrelevant. We had made reservations a week or two before and came in early for dinner, however we still managed to get the bar attendant as our server. Black hair, bangs and pigtails. Rude, no personality and absolutely did nothing for us. We practically had to beg for refills. Meanwhile, other tables were being waited on hand and foot. One table even got a birthday cake/candle dessert brought to them. I was clear when we sat down we were celebrating my husbands birthday and she did not even say happy birthday. No matter how excellent the food or atmosphere will not return because the service was unforgettable, rude and disrespectful especially for a restaurant of this caliber. read more