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Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Utica, NY

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

4.7 (1654)
$31 to $50
Seafood
118 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
At Ocean Blue we take our food seriously, but not ourselves. We are inspired to create a dining experience where our guests feel welcome and at home in our inviting setting to enjoy quality food, and warm hospitality. Borrowing influence from our most favorite era and styles, Ocean Blue’s interior boasts a mix of elegant black and white décor, a large copper bar, and floor to ceiling windows that offer a panoramic view of our city. Perhaps the most striking feature is our vast, open kitchen that allows guests to watch the culinary team in action, preparing our signature dishes. We cook the food, and craft the drinks that make us happy, and we want to extend to you the same feeling. Great service, great food and great drink is not enough. We create an experience. We are a feeling. We are all of the above.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Francis Pezzolanella
  • Catering
    Our staff is excited to host everything from small intimate dinners, to grand gatherings of 100+. At Ocean Blue, special events are a way of extending our full restaurant experience to new guests, and soon to be friends. If you know exactly the event you want, we would be happy to plan it with ease. If you are still looking, leave the details to us, as we find the perfect setting for your next affair.
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love to host your next cocktail party, dinner, weekend brunch, wedding, and more.
  • Neighborhood
    Utica
  • Cross street
    Genesee, Columbia & Seneca Streets
  • Parking details
    Ocean Blue features a private parking lot on premises. We are also located next to parking at the adjacent Delta Marriott Hotel garage as well as ample on-street parking on Genesee, Lafayette and Seneca Streets.
  • Public transit
    Centro Bus Stop.
  • Entertainment
    Televisions located in bar/lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,654 people are saying

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Overall

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Food

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Service

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Mohawk Valley

    Innovative

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for groups

  • Mohawk Valley

    Healthy

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Mohawk Valley

    Romantic

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Mohawk Valley

    Lively

  • Mohawk Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a Utica gem with "excellent seafood" and a "beautiful venue." Diners rave about the "delicious food" and "attentive service." Highlights include the sea bass, lobster roll, and crème brûlée. With "knowledgeable staff" and a "gourmet menu," it's perfect for family meals or romantic evenings.

1,654 Reviews
  1. Steve

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating at Ocean Blue is always a wonderful experience. Only one small issue- it’s the first time I ordered a soup, my wife ordered a salad. They came out at the same time as the entree. We would have much preferred having the opportunity to finish our soup and salad prior to being served our entree.

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  2. William

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing and service is always good. It little pricey, but good for a treat. Will definitely return.

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  3. Tiffany

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Would recommend for special occasions or a night out.

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  4. Renee

    New York State24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nate our server was fantastic . Explained the specials and the menu . He was very knowledgeable about the drinks too . We had the Easter Brunch omelette with Boursin cheese , potatoes , toast , mimosas. Everything was very good

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  5. Maria

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Would definitely recommend!

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  6. Sébastien

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Verry good food, beautiful and good place. Good teams.

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  7. nicole

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there, heard wonderful things about the place. We had a absolutely great time there. The waiter kept us informed when there was a mix up in the kitchen. We would go back again

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  8. Quron

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great family meal with several options for us all. Zach was a great waiter and was able to help us make great choices based on his experiences. Can’t wait to go back!

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  9. John

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sea bass and lobster roll are our favorites with a crème brûlée of course.

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  10. Joe VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious meal with awesome service by all the staff. Highly recommend this restaurant

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Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1654 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

118 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Genesee, Columbia & Seneca Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Utica
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Shellfish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ocean Blue features a private parking lot on premises. We are also located next to parking at the adjacent Delta Marriott Hotel garage as well as ample on-street parking on Genesee, Lafayette and Seneca Streets.
  • Public transit
    Centro Bus Stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francis Pezzolanella
  • Entertainment
    Televisions located in bar/lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our staff is excited to host everything from small intimate dinners, to grand gatherings of 100+. At Ocean Blue, special events are a way of extending our full restaurant experience to new guests, and soon to be friends. If you know exactly the event you want, we would be happy to plan it with ease. If you are still looking, leave the details to us, as we find the perfect setting for your next affair.
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love to host your next cocktail party, dinner, weekend brunch, wedding, and more.
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