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    Oceano Midlothian

    4.4 (164 reviews)
    PriceySpanish, Italian
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    OCEANO MIDLOTHIAN ATMOSPHERE

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    Alauna A.

    Came here for Mother's Day. I know I'm writing this review a little late, but honestly I just forgot about it until I was going through pictures on my camera lol. Either way, the waiter we had was so sweet and super attentive. We had a larger group, so of course everyone needed a little extra attention at different points during our time there, and he did a great job handling everything. He was really helpful explaining the menu, making sure our needs were taken care of, and giving us good recommendations. It was a very nice experience overall.

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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.

    Mafaldine Al Arabbiata
    Debbie I.

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

    Beef pasta and seafood paella
    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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    The food and service are excellent here. The food was so good. I forgot to take pictures.

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    What a beautiful place with a lovely owner, creative dishes and enjoyable setting. The seafood is fabulous!

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    One of my favorite restaurants in town.. The creativity and flavors are incredible. I love that they have seafood options.

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    I had to do the faze rug walk for this one get the filet it's so good if you are stopping by in Midlo and are hungry go here!!!!!!!!!!!

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    The food, the drinks, the service. Staff was wonderful, attentive, knowledgeable, and patient.

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    Decided to give happy hour another try and everything from our server, wine and food were excellent!

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    Great food and ambiance, and creative seasonal drinks too. Nice place for a special occasion.

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    I love the authentic Dominican food they serve. It is excellent. I have even ordered catering for…read moreChristmas Eve from this restaurant. I highly recommend eating here.

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    Amazing food here, well worth a visit. The outside of the building looks like a house, so I was…read moreinitially wary. But the inside looks like a very local and authentic Mexican joint, well kept up, clean and comfortable. It's not a touristy spot and that is absolutely its appeal. The staff don't speak a whole lot of English but they speak enough for anyone to get by pretty easily. We've returned for dinner a couple times now, and always leave satisfied. BIG portions. You can easily split most dishes, and the larger portions of the appetizers (ceviche for example) can be easily split among big parties. They are absolutely a seafood restaurant, so don't expect much else. But there is a lot of variety to their seafood menu and everything is delicious.

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    This restaurant had been on my list to try for quite some time, and several people highly…read morerecommended it. Overall, the food had some great highlights, but there were also a few issues during our dining experience. My cousin ordered the French toast, which was flavorful, though one piece was unfortunately burnt. She also ordered a side of potatoes and bacon. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned -- crispy on the outside and soft on the inside -- but the bacon never arrived with her meal. I ordered the apricot salad, which was fresh and delicious, especially when paired with the orange vinaigrette, which added a wonderful flavor. However, the burrata cheese was initially missing from the salad. Thankfully, our server was attentive and happily brought it out once we mentioned it. While there were a few service and preparation missteps, the staff handled the issues professionally and several dishes were enjoyable.

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