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Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Utica, NY

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
1534 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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.

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 20 times today

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
    (315) 735-2583
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (315) 735-2583
  • 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 1,534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for business meals

  • Mohawk Valley

    Innovative

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mohawk Valley

    Romantic

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • Mohawk Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Mohawk Valley

    Lively

  • Mohawk Valley

    Most Booked

1,534 Reviews
  1. Frank

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, excellent service, highly recommended.

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  2. MichelleB

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner and the atmosphere was just right.

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  3. JennS

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, the wait staff was attentive without being overbearing.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar tenders were fantastic, recommended new food & drinks, etc. Just a great dining experience. This is my 5th time in. Their food is very high quality. Even the chef came out twice to deliver my food- you NEVER see that. I go out of my way to stop here on my way to Syracuse.

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  5. MarshalP

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and service were outstanding. The lobster Mac and Cheese was over baked and the prices were more in line with NYC.

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  6. tbullock200

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the fish sandwich and tacos. Chase and Kyle was a delight! Wonderful space in Utica ny

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  7. MaryannW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the scallops which were excellent. We would’ve preferred that the Brussels sprouts were less spicy and just had a caramalized taste, but the meal was great. The service was excellent. We sat in a booth which we enjoyed very much!

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  8. NellyV

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is and food is always outstanding! Very friendly and attentive staff.

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  9. lisaj

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. We had a very nice and delicious dinner.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Second dinner could use a service training approach

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  11. RichS

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is an upscale type of restaurant that my wife and I were looking forward to dining at. The ambience was nice and the menu had nice variety. However, the service was seemed slow and a bit uneven, but it was friendly and attentive at the same time (i.e., they were trying to provide good service - maybe they were short staffed). The food was good, but seemed to have an excessive amount of butter, oils, and salt - one can make anything taste good with enough butter and salt. The food seemed to settle "heavy" in us. Nevertheless, it is probably a good restaurant, but we probably wouldn't go back.

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  12. EmilyD

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing, food as well. Always so good!

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  13. JamesG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went to Ocean Blue for my birthday on Saturday, Oct 21st. I must say it was the best experience I've had at any restaurant all year. The hostess greeting was very welcoming, and I felt good that she reviewed my profile on "Open Table" and knew my food restrictions. Our server was great and not just the server assigned to our table they all helped each other. They were very attentive, kind and prompt. The food was delicious as always, thank you to the chef. Lastly, I never would have known the owners was the hostess and the guy who brought be a new bowl of soup. You folks are awesome! Thank you all for a great birthday dinner!

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  14. AshleyY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was four of us and we all enjoyed our food! The waitress was very friendly and attentive. We all enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere of ocean blue. We can’t wait to go again!

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  15. BernieA

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Ocean Blue to anyone that lives or is visiting the Utica area .

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  16. KaraK

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was ok not great - service was good at first then neglected

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  17. tinam

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the atmosphere of Ocean Blue, but the price of the food you get is not something we like! A small piece of fish should not cost $66, in my opinion. Even if the flavor had been phenomenal--and it was only ''ok'--, it is still overpriced. The beef, too, was overpriced and not worth it either. We had recently had a steak at a local 'chain' steak restaurant, and we were surprised that the beef was more tender, tastier, included a choice of sides, and was half the price of the $55 or $60 steak at OB. So, we were disappointed given how much money we spent on each entree.

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  18. DebraB

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful dining experience. Service was impeccable Thank you Taylor! And our meal was outrageously delicious! Wish we lived closer. We would be regulars and it’d be our favorite restaurant. Will definitely return if our travels bring us back to Utica.

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  19. CathyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Will definitely be back! The food was delicious!

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  20. Polishbill

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best service in the Utica area, staff welcoming and attentive. Food great.

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  21. HankR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always get the same thing. I've never been able to improve on the New England Clam Chowder or the Fillet Minon. Courtney was prompt and helpful. Such a beautiful place. The patio would have been even nicer, but just too cold. Thanks for a great job, Hank Reed

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice evening

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  23. Rick

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife ordered the Seabass, and she loved it. I ordered the shrimp scampi dinner. It was not what I was used to. I was very disappointed with the flavor, however my wife liked it. The service was excellent!!

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  24. TiffanyS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. We were very pleased with our service!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Was able to get a “non-seafood eater” to order and devour the salmon. Start to finish food was phenomenal. The outdoor seating area looked perfect and can’t wait to go back to enjoy some cocktails. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

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  26. BillP

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    food was very good had alot of salt. Service was good, at times a little slow, but they were very friendly. Prices are high

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Although I loved OB for many years, I feel that they have taken complete advantage of consumers after COVID and spiked their prices extremely high. The value stayed the same or a little less than, but the prices continue to rise.

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  28. Filetking012

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was on point . Prices may seem high until you have that first bite of filet mignon … and then it’s all worth it . Great food … great staff …. Great spot for date night !

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff asked too many questions while we were trying to enjoy our company. Staff member took away the glass of wine before it was finished without asking, a different staff member picked up the bill. We thought somebody just came over and took it don’t recommend. Confused by all the different staff.

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  30. Jenny

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very good great atmosphere love all the workers ❤️

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  31. JenH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner at Ocean Blue! Located at the top floor we sat outside & enjoyed lovely views of downtown at sunset. The service was very attentive & the food was delicious. We had the crab cakes, salmon & scampi; all were perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!

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  32. DeniseD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious…love the sea bass special! The service was excellent. Took our time and didn’t feel rushed. Beautiful night.

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  33. TristaT

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, meal, and atmosphere. Would definitely return.

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  34. JuanitaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was excellent! Service was superb! Alana, my server was very attentive and very professional…she even gave me positive vibes on the job I came in Utica to interview for. She said “you got this”! What a wonderful expression of optimism. Please keep her…if I get the job…I’ll be back to see her. Thank you! Juanita

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent. A little noisy with music that isn’t my style. Overall excellent!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ceasar salad was aweful. It was yellow, barely any dressing or croutons. Had to ask for salt as there was nothing on the table. No placemats so silverware was placed on the table. Desserts were great!

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  37. DaveZee

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Their seafood tower was super special!

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  38. AnthonyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. Food was pricey, but excellent. Staff and atmosphere was excellent as well.

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  39. JSSmith

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and wonderful service. Sat outside which made for the perfect evening. Highly recommend!

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  40. Todd

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Drinks Appetizer and Entrees. Service was outstanding !

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FAQs

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 20 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
    (315) 735-2583
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (315) 735-2583
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