We really love Oceans. We've been several times now, and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The renovated dining room is beautiful. It has this dark, sexy, sophisticated feel that makes dinner feel like a special occasion, without being stuffy or pretentious. We really enjoy the atmosphere. The seafood selection is fantastic, but what surprised us is how much more there is to the latin inspired menu. We've brought friends who weren't expecting much beyond seafood, and they've all found something they loved. The portions are generous, the food is consistently delicious, and the service has been warm, friendly, and attentive every single time. Honestly, one of our favorite things about Oceans is bringing friends who haven't been before. There's something especially satisfying about watching them discover the place and then say, "Wow, this is really good." They recently added Open Table so it is much easier to make a reservation, which is definitely recommended! We're already looking forward to our next visit. Oceans has definitely become one of our preferred nights out with friends. read more

Delicious food, awesome service. Tonight is our second time here (for our anniversary!) and we'll be back,!

The service was great and attentive. Descent wine selection but opted for the house wines. Had a dirty martini to start was done quite well. The food... that needs some improvements. We had a range of items unfortunately I only got one picture of the "Paella" which was more like a Spanish type rice. I was sold up for the lobster. Unfortunately it was overdone and chalky. Escargot was ok. The barramundi was overcooked as well. With all the great seafood. It would be have to be continently close to come back. read more

Oceans - Paella? - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

Wow! My friends who have been Residence of Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage for many years sort of knew about this restaurant, but they've never eaten here until last night when they brought me here for some wonderfully delicious seafood. First off the restaurant is in a shopping mall so there's very easy parking. The decor of the restaurant is very classy with artwork adorning the walls in a very nicely decorated restaurant. Service was good attentive. albeit initially a bit on the slow side. We all order our own entrées as well as shared some appetizers. Everything I tasted was excellent. I started with the clam chowder, which was clearly a homemade recipe. very delicious broth and plenty of clams. We had the calamari appetizer served in a mildly spicy marinara bolognese type sauce, which was incredible. Much better than the fried calamari that we usually get. I had the seafood paella dish, which was very delicious. The saffron rice with plenty of shells with mussels and clams, a large jumbo shrimp and a chicken thigh. There were also some slices of sausage as part of this paella dish. I loved it, although I wouldn't mind having a pure seafood via, i.e. minus the sausage and chicken. My friend had the shrimp and scallop pasta dish, which was excellent fresh tasting seafood in an excellent white wine type of sauce and my other friend had the blackened Barramundi which was incredible. Every dish was excellent, which I wouldn't hesitate to order again. I would rate every dish five star except maybe the paella dish 4 1/2 star still pretty darn good. This is definitely a restaurant to come back to. read more

Amazing! My mom was visiting town and wanted seafood. I've driven by Oceans many times over the years, but nobody I know has ever been there. As we walked in the ambience was nice, but they were only serving in the front area of the restaurant which was pretty small. My mom wanted to leave, but I said let's just give it a shot. The food was absolutely amazing! The service was great and we ended up having a wonderful dinner! We were both so happy that we decided to stay. Looking forward to my next visit at Oceans! read more

Oceans - Chilean Sea Bass 9.6/10 - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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We have been wanting to dine here for quite some time but just couldn't align till last weekend. The overall look and feel is cozy, a but cramped, but easy to overlook. We enjoyed the bouillabaisse and sea scallops. Both definite repeaters. Staff were excellent and attentive throughout the experience. Def recommend if you are a seafood lover! read more

Sometimes you venture into a restaurant only to find out that you are in Heaven! This is that place. From the moment your eyes feast on the gorgeous place, your nose will capture the smell of garlic, olive oil and fresh fish cooking. The service is first class after 29 years in business. Nothing is left to chance and they treated me to a birthday dessert that was excellent. We look forward to coming back many times! Thank you again for a priceless evening. Cheers, read more

Oceans - Ross and Stephanie - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

Again this is one of the must visit favorites of Palm Springs. We have been eating here since they opened about 30 years ago now. The food is great and the seafood double great. Service is consistently too notch, personal and accommodating! Ambiance is what you might expect for a quality restaurant that's been in business 30 years in the same location. At once familiar and after a couple visits it's like home! read more

Oceans is unquestionably the best seafood (and maybe) not limited to seafood, restaurant in Coachella Valley. We had a table for eight and each and every dish was beyond excellent and the service from the time you entered the front door through waving good evening could not have been better. The ambiance was also very, very nice and this establishment screams VALUE! read more

A more accurate rating would probably be 3.5 stars. Ordered. The petite, lobster tail and crabcake appetizer. I would describe the appetizer as more like mush cake appetizer. Could not really tell what was in it. No real discernible flavor. IMO, not worth the price. The petite lobster tail is for petite appetites. Lobster was probably a defrosted lobster tail. Not a significant amount of flavor in it. You will get approximately 8-10 bites depending how you cut it up. I ordered mine with a side of Caesar salad, which again was somewhat on the Meager side. Dressing was OK. Service was attentive. Restaurant is nicely decorated, there were white tablecloths on the tables. read more

Food excellent Service excellent Ambiance excellent Guess that is 5 Stars for us We eat there a lot and could not be better what a great gem in this Valley read more

Prices online do not reflect the actual prices brought it up to the owner and held no accountability. Luckilyi wasn't worried about that but was inquiring why three $13 appetizers came out to 76. It's because they were 18 and they reflected on a different menu that is not shown online. Great food just horrible website for non locals to go off by. Zero tip read more

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We ended up here by accident because the road closures made it difficult to get to another seafood place in downtown PS. So we decided to try out Oceans for our frigate night Lenten meal. It was packed but they found us a table. The bread and the garlic oil dip was enough to put us into heaven. The perfect combo of a light olive oil, spices and garlic made it perfect. They had a wonderful array of seafood. I had the bouillabaisse and my partner had shrimp scampi over capellini. Everything cooked perfectly with great flavor. Sumptuous soup base. Drinks were great. Room is sexy, definitely a date night place. Service was off the hook. Great attention like they actually care about your experience !!! It was pricey, but worth. Who would expect to find fine dining in a shopping center??????!!!! read more

Oceans - Shrimp scampi over capellini - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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Okay I never leave a review unless it's phenomenal or it's terrible and sad to say it's the latter. Came in for lunch and sat by myself outside. Service was ridiculously slow. Wasn't even busy. 5 tables max and you could tell they were at different stages of eating meaning either finishing up, eating, or waiting for food so it's not like the server was slammed. After 10 minutes sitting alone I get a menu and ask for water. After another 10 I finally get my water and place my order. Ordered sand dabs piccata with pasta checca. Food arrived fairly quick( concerning because everything else took forever so I wonder if they just heat it up or it's pre made). The fish had no piccata sauce and the waiter did not ever pass by again to check on me. Wish he did because I wanted to ask for some actual piccata sauce. Food was okay, 6/10. Nothing special but wasn't nasty either. Wait another 10 minutes to pay once I ask for check and mind you server never asked how the food was. After I pay I go inside and ask a couple of questions since it was my first time here. Then the server had the gall to ask for a tip I work at a restaurant myself and I've NEVER asked anyone for a tip because it's not mandatory I understand that. This guy doesn't lol. He wanted a tip after providing TERRIBLE service what a guy. I even told him I've never heard a server asking for a tip and he said "Well I do" and walked away haha. Couldn't get the waiters name but he has dark hair and a autopean accent if that helps. So if you like so so food, terrible service, and the waiter asking you for a tip this is the place for you!!! :) read more

Oceans - Sand dabs piccata over pasta checca - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

This restaurant is amazing! Everything was delicious. We ordered oysters on the half shell and they fresh and succulent. The cesar salad was to die for. The surf n turf cooked to perfection. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We're definitely going back. YUM YUM read more

We've been living in Palm Springs for two years and are constantly searching for great food--which, unfortunately, can be hard to find here. A neighbor told us about this place just two days ago, and who would have imagined it's tucked into a shopping center I visit all the time? It doesn't even show up on searches for the best restaurants, yet the place was completely full. So far, this is one of the best spots we've tried since moving here. From the service to the food, everything was outstanding from start to finish. read more

This gem has been here for 30 years and I'm just discovering it now!! The front dining room with a small bar and an enormous aquarium is a cross in decor between modern and 1970's mariner kitsch with rose pink tablecloths and napkins. We took our own seat and were given menus and fresh hot crusty bread with a side of herbed olive oil to dip in. They have a hand written menu on a white board with all of the specials of the day plus their standard menu. I had fried oysters to start with which we shared. My mom ordered grilled octopus with linguine which was phenomenal. I had the seafood Caesar which was ribs of Romaine with the clams and mussels in the shells around the center which had a very large prawn and scallop, and house made dressing with fresh garlic. I dove into before I could take a picture ‍ We finished by splitting a tiramisu which was by far the best I have ever had and I've eaten a lot of tiramisu! Everything was cooked to perfection and obviously made with fresh ingredients. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Best local restaurant, best staff, amazing seafood and quality wine list. Something for everyone here.

This may have been my first ever trip to Oceans, but it will certainly not be my last!! What an incredible meal we had to celebrate my boyfriend's special birthday. After starting with oysters on the half shell and Caesar salad - both delicious and so fresh! we devoured a perfectly cooked bone-in veal chop, and a huge Maine lobster tail - which was probably the largest lobster tail I've ever eaten in my life! The complimentary lemon tart birthday dessert was delicious, and a perfect way to end a very special meal and evening!! Thank you so much, Oceans. read more

Oceans is my favorite restaurant in Palm Springs. There are many good restaurants, but this to me is a cut above. It is small and intimate with inside/outside dining. They stand outside and greet you as you enter, and are always courteous and very good service. Their seafood and fish is fresh and cooked to perfection (most flown in daily). They will go out of their way to fix you something special if they have it. I always order oysters, but it is an appetizer on the menu, but when I ask if they can make it a meal, the answer is always "of course, no problem". I've had several of their menu items and never been disappointed. Their prices are reasonable for the quality and service. I have been coming here for about 20 years and still wonderful. read more

Food was incredibly fresh. Loved the dishes, such a homemade feel with delicious nuances that elevated each plate. What flavor! Great service. Highly recommend! read more

My favorite restaurant and best Seafood Restaurant in the Coachella Valley! I have lunch here often and LOVE the Grilled Octopus, the Fried Oysters are a great option too. Also, dinner is on a whole nother level, steak and lobster, pasta seafood dishes, and cioppino are excellent here. I've enjoyed seafood up and down the whole West Coast and this restaurant is one of the best because they care to take the time to do things right! read more

Oceans - Grilled Octopus with salad (real good bread too). - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

I have some mobility issues so accessibility is a BIG plus/minus for me. This place rates really high on that point. It is in a shopping center across from Target. The menu is very, very nice and not limited (as you may think) to sea food. The place is deceptively large so you have a wide selection of seating areas.....busy or quiet. That's another plus for me. The waiter had wonderful timing re: taking orders, refilling glasses, serving and taking away. It made for a pleasant experience. I was with a small group and each of us ordered something difference. The plating was excellent and NO ONE complained about the quality. Recommended read more

Personal service they completely listen to patrons and suggest wonderful choices. Ready to visit again soon! read more

When I went to oceans the service was pretty great at first but the food was awful my spaghetti was hard and my dad's fish was just fried no seasoning and there was barely sauce but Ive been here a couple of times and their food has changed read more

The atmosphere well reflects the name of the restaurant. The service is impeccable, and the food is fresh and delicious. Expect to pay a bit more than you normally might, but it's worth it. read more

The food and service were both outstanding. It is a small location that has been there for many years and well known to locals.

Small little place with easy parking. The moment you enter you are treated like family. This establishment will be celebrating 30 years in business next year. That is no small feat in this industry. Everyone is so friendly. Two rooms plus an outdoor space give you choices. The attentive staff is top-notch. Ask for the recommendations and they will give them to you with candor, something I've always liked in a good server. Seafood is fresh and delightful and wonderfully sauced and cooked. Everything was delicious from the Chilean Seabass with the checca sauce to the blackened Burramandi, which was spectacular and the butterflied Grilled whole prawns. One guest who is not a fish fan really really Enjoyed the rack of lamb everything was fresh favorable, and beautifully presented. The staff is warm and fighting and very talented. We helped to return again next week before we leave for home. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, attentive wait staff, unbelievable food! I will definitely be back!! read more

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Arrived 30 mins early for my 7pm reservation and within minutes, I was seated despite the place being incredibly busy. Order a vodka martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, the escargot, ocean's salad, and the blackened barramundi. Cocktail? 4 stars. Slightly over shaken. But still had another Escargot? 5+ stars. Divine. Great temperature. Oceans Salad? 2 stars. Overpowered by the balsamic vinegar and wish the tomatoes were naturally ripe. Blackened Barramundi? Exceptional. It's rare to find a kitchen that doesn't overcook seafood. Clearly, this is their forte. The staff was incredibly attentive and timed every course perfectly. That made for a great night out. Will I be back? Absolutely. So much more of the menu to explore or should I say easel with nightly specials. read more

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This is a treasure. Food is wonderful. Staff is outstanding. We've been going there for 30 years and never have had a bad meal. You can't go wrong at Oceans! read more

Amazing service, the whole team came over to help us, interact with us, and were sooooo kind! We had multiple items on the menu and I did not have one thing I didn't enjoy. We will gladly return in the future. The scallops were the best I've ever had and the baked oysters were the favorite of the night! read more

Oceans - Oysters, clams - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

Great atmosphere and food. A truly romantic dinner. The hosts were great and the fish was very well flavored

A great place to eat for a romantic dinner. Customer service is very important to us and this place is top notch.

Delicious!! The Chilean sea bass was melt in your mouth deliciousness and the blackened barramundi was light and flavorful. Best service, very attentive staff. Nice ambiance. Will absolutely be coming here again. read more

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Oceans' bouillabaisse was a delight. The mix of seafood of mussels, clams, shrimp, salmon, and scallop in the super flavorful broth was amazing. It was busy on a Friday night but we got seared quickly and the service was wonderful. read more

Oceans - Bouillabaisse - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

I really wanted to try this place because I like seafood. Inside was nothing special. The staff was very friendly and pleasant. We tried the fried oysters, crab cakes and octopus. The fried oysters and crab cakes were ok. I was anticipating trying the octopus, but I was disappointed. It was very chewy and hard to cut, even with a steak knife. One reason I wanted to try this place was because they have swordfish or so it said on the menu; however, they didn't. I couldn't get any swordfish at this restaurant. Since I couldn't get swordfish, I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass. It was ok, but it wasn't what I was expecting. I was hoping it came with rice, but the menu didn't say that it came with anything I can see why they didn't put it on the menu. They served it with some overcooked steamed vegetables. They were bland as could be. The pasta was pretty good as well as the complimentary bread they serve. read more

Oceans - These are the appetizers that we tried: fried oysters, - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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We wanted a Seafood restaurant on our vacation itinerary and during my online research, realized that this was where we dined the last time we were in the area (6 years ago). Service and food is excellent. The only "negative" is that you cannot see any signage from E. Palm Canyon Drive, so we drove past it, only to catch a landmark when we realized that we passed it. It is located in the back corner of a shopping center, what we call back home a "strip center". There is a sign at the entrance for stores in the shopping center, with blank spaces -- a perfect opportunity for Oceans to have a sign at the entrance so others don't drive past it! read more

We had a lovely anniversary dinner here. Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful.

Cute little seafood spot; located in a strip mall across the street from Trader Joe's, but right up against the mountains, and nice patio. Reasonable prices for Palm Springs - all the lunch prices were under $20 for various seafood dishes. I got the seafood pasta w/ shrimp, calamari, scallops and mussels over Capellini in garlic wine sauce, and seafood was fresh and tender w/ tiny clams, too. My husband got the blackened ahi salad, which was very flavorful and good. Shared a bottle of wine, which was nice. Service was friendly. Totally recommend! read more

Oceans - Seafood pasta - very tasty- tiny tender clams and a huge prawn! - Seafood Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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