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Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston, Boston, MA
Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston, Boston, MA
Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston, Boston, MA
Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston, Boston, MA
Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston, Boston, MA

Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston

4.6
4.6
4071 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-2277
  • Website
    https://www.theoceanaire.com/location/boston-ma/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Canavan
  • Private party facilities
    The Oceanaire Seafood Room Boston offers private dining experiences with possibilities for an endless number of occasions. From intimate wedding receptions, a high-powered meeting for business associates, or a yearly celebration. Join us at the Oceanaire Seafood Room Boston for your special event!
  • Private party contact
    Bailey Rosenberg: (617) 742-2277
  • Location
    40 Court St, Boston, MA 02108
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    Tremont St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Government Center T Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,071 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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4,071 Reviews

  1. EYum

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for the wonderful experience that we had for our birthday celebration! We will definitely visit again on our next visit to Boston.

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  2. ScottA

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great ambience, and excellent service by Henrique!

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  3. CamCFO

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The fish is extremely fresh and there is a wide variety. One of our party had steak and said it was very good - on par with a steakhouse.

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  4. Chris

    Greater Boston

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner. Great service. Fabulous food. Wonderful atmosphere. Very enjoyable evening out.

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  5. WilliamF

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good was excellent. Service superb. Love the room.

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  6. RobertG

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server was excellent and the food was great. Overall a great experience

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  7. MaureenT

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oceanaire is our go-to place. We absolutely love it. The food is always fantastic along with the service.

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  8. Terry

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food was very salty. Probably need a new type of soy sauce. Service was excellent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good seafood. Clam Chowder is as good as it gets for Boston. Service was great. Prices were very fair

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  10. davidw

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most outstanding and completely satisfying dinner of our lives. Not exaggerating. The service, food, and beautiful ambiance was a dream come true. David

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  11. Celinew

    Naples

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food in an amazing old building! The service was outstanding.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Came for dine out Boston week and got a great deal.

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  13. JuliaW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Entrees (salmon and stuffed haddock) and desserts (sticky toffee pudding and key lime pie) were excellent! Appetizers were tasty, but not spectacular (calamari and chowder). The restaurant is absolutely stunning.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing, I feel terrible not remembering the young lady's name. Her attention to detail and her recommendations were spot on! We had calamari, King Crabs and Shellfish Mixed grilled with mashed potatoes. The presentation was great and they all were very delicious. The server also recommended the toffee cake with ice cream and caramel topping, this is a MUST! I will come back in just for this dessert and drinks! 10/10 recommended!!!

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  15. RichardF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, Great staff. Excellent time by all in our group.

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  16. Dipl

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Oceanaire Seafood Room was a great choice for dine out week . The experience every time is always wonderful.

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  17. MatthewT

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went on a weekday night during Dine Out Boston. It was an off night, so we were seated quickly and served promptly. The food was excellent.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Service was slow, we’re quick eaters and it was over 2 hours; we put our whole order in at the beginning. clam chowder - was ok grilled oysters topped with crab- probably the best part of the meal fried calamari- kinda bland, lacked a tomato sauce hamachi crudo- too salted and had a pepper topping that threw off the taste; presentation was underwhelming. Mahi mahi with mango salsa- same pepper taste from the crudo but the fish seemed dry and over cooked 6oz filet mignon- came out like well done (first time i ever sent back) second time was medium rare; had a sweet onion sauce that was pretty good but still felt lacking Key Lime pie- super sweet, was ok but a bit too sweet Chocolate type pie- uhmmm typical

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  19. mariam

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent! Food, service and ambiance.

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  20. GoBlue

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Dined out for a special occasion, Enrique was very attentive. Food was fabulous, and plenty of it.

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  21. HasA

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I have been to Oceanaire multiple times and took my family there for my son's birthday yesterday. Ordinarily it is wonderful but this time was a giant disappointment and I really wish I had gone somewhere else for his birthday. We had several fish dishes that were poorly prepared and undercooked despite exchanging instructions at the time we ordered. They left off the spices we requested and instead brought them on the side. The angry preparation which normally adds a kick to the food was bland. Overall the food was not flavorful. Even the hash browns side dish was burnt on the bottom. The food also took a long time to arrive with our waiter stopping by several times to apologize for how busy the kitchen was. Perhaps the restaurant has had a change in chef but this was really a bad dining experience - certainly not what you'd expect from a fine dining establishment.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our sever Holly went above and beyond. Guiding use through an amazing dining out experience. Many thanks to her and the Oceanaire team!

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  23. LorryannC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jesus our server was a pleasure!He went above and beyond for my husband and I to have a great dinner.

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  24. ThiagoV

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Very disappointed after reading some of good reviews. They ran out of multiple menu/ wines items on Friday Night at 8:30PM Manager never approached the table to talk with us. Lack of service. Terrible communication. We’ve had to leave before dinner arrived because of the bad service. We’ve went next door at Wolfgang’s and everything was great.

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  25. Philippe

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    A beautiful restaurant where our dining experience with many important out of town guests was significantly impacted by surprisingly poor service. The pace of the meal was glacial where each step left guests wondering when the next part of the meal will arrive. One guest was left waiting for his soup for an extra 10 minutes while others were finally served. A faux pas that leads to the embarassing "You can start it's getting cold". More disconcerting was the fact that after having all been served our main plates, we were told that one of shareable sides, simple mashed potatoes, was "no longer available" (what? on a not too busy Friday night, a large restaurant with supermarkets around the corner ran out of potatoes?). The second side, green beans, was so delayed that everyone had finished eating their main plates when they finally arrived leading to a few guests eating them alone on plates that were now empty. The main meals and desserts were reasonable in quality but our guests said they were "OK", a comment I would share with them. The food didn't impress as would be expected for the high prices. Finally, even though we were seated in a nice secluded area of the dining room but not far from the end of the bar, where the staff didn't seem to mind making a lot of noise (like throwing empty bottles in a bin). One would think that some care would be taken to respect noise levels and not give us the impression we were in the kitchen. To be fair, the manager did acknowledge that service was not up to a quality standard and to his credit, did make price concessions on the bill which were appreciated. Clearly there is a staffing and supply problem that needs to be addressed going forward. In the meantime, I would say that the high prices do not match the overall dining experience.

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  26. Faby

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good venue. I warmly recommend. Cooking was juste perfect and the portions abondant

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  27. CamCFO

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very creative and there were items on the menu never seen before - Octopus Carpaccio was a hit and well worth a return trip. The crab cake was pure crab with no fillers. Our main courses were extremely fresh and well prepared fish. The emphasis is on fish but there are steaks for those who don't care or want it. Our server Kim was very attentive and professional. We dined in the DC location last month and noted that the two locations have very different menus. It has to be inspiring for the chefs to be able to tailor the menu for the locals and not have to prepare a set menu set up by headquarters.

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  28. DennisL

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    I've been wanting to try this entry into the high-end Boston seafood scene, and, boy, Oceanaire whiffed. Calamari was pretty well made, and octopus carpaccio was delicious. However... shrimp and grits was overwhelmed by the sauce, and tasted of near-nothing. "Jumbo" sea scallop casino took a small-ish sea scallop, butterflied it, and baked with some generic breadcrumbs and cheese. My halibut special was completely dry from overcooking, though the ravioli was interesting - but tasted nothing like a good seafood newburg. The Wagyu flat iron steak could have come from Longhorn, and overcooked. Chicken fried lobster is a great idea, but poorly executed - overcooked, and cheesy grits were tasteless as well. Chilean sea bass? Overcooked (sense a theme here?), and topped with something fried that none of us could identify (and soggy from sitting too long). Parmesan truffle fries? Too salty, but, crispy and cooked properly. At least the restaurant is beautiful, though it only had a handful of tables tonight. Just as well, as our server was also the bartender, which explains why she was absent for much of the evening. And the prices... oof. Big thumbs down, sadly.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband’s birthday with family. We were visiting and had no idea of where to go. We saw this restaurant and decided to take a chance. We were not disappointed! The staff was wonderful, starting with Kyria at the entrance, Louis who never let our water run out, Candy was our server and David the manager was extremely helpful in making the evening special. They sent my husband a complimentary Baked Alaska, it was the absolute best one we had ever had. It was a fabulous night all around.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    If you go here and you should, ask to be seated in Simone’s section. She was what made the evening. Super engaging and made our dining experience. The food tonight was not their best, but this restaurant is definitely worth coming to. I chalk it up to a bad night. Very salty fish and the shrimp cocktail tasted like it had been prepared a day before. The green beans and fried rice were phenomenal! Drinks were flowing and like I said, the service was amazing.

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  31. EmmaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The service was “ok” however the food was absolutely outstanding. Best fish we have eaten in a very long time, really excellent. Recommend the stuffed haddock and the sea bass - so flaky, chunky, well cooked! The green beans and the gas brown also superb.

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  32. SarahA

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Lobster bisque - delicious but not hot. Shellfish grill - lobster over cooked. Crab cake good. Shrimp over cooked. Asparagus too salty. Bread was warm and really good. White sangria great. Waitress seemed very rushed.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The lobster mac and cheese was good as it always is. The noise level was a little loud but I was still able to hear my friend. The desert was good. Our waiter’s behavior was lacking. My friend thought he was rude, I was confused as to why he responded to me the way he did. He was cold towards me as if he did not want to engage with me while he was attentive to my friend. I had to ask the server who brought our food out for bread because our waiter didn’t bring any despite me asking him two different times. He also didn’t explain properly a last minute to go order I placed at the end of our meal. I guess it was my mistake for not checking the container he brought before leaving the restaurant. I left with a $49 tiny piece of sea bass instead of a $55 sea bass meal. I was very disappointed by my experience!

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  34. Joquiltz

    Las Vegas

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was perfectly cooked and delivered and was delicious. The restaurant was quiet for a Monday night but the decor was lovely

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  35. Sandy

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My friend had the Father’s Day special combo last night and was extremely pleased! He said that every item on the plate was cooked to perfection! He even added that it was the best restaurant meal he’s had in ages! We’ll certainly be back…..Our server Jamie was terrific, as she was the last time we dined there, which was last month.

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  36. Phil

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service steak was amazing! Seafood fresh! Ambience was excellent

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  37. Surf

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Calimari came out cold, service was slow on a Friday night

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  38. EssieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing service! The crab cakes and steak were perfectly cooked.

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  39. davidw

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This evening of delight has been our 30th visit to our neighborhood restaurant. Its charm equals my memory of my grandmother's fabulous meals in Louisiana. The chef is at the peak of his craft. The servers are like family. A great place to relax, enjoy great meals, and the ambiance is dream-like. DW

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  40. Jaycee

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simona was the best!! She totally made our experience!! The food was delicious & we will be back for more!!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston using the Order Online button. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 742-2277.

Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston is rated 4.6 stars by 4071 OpenTable diners.

Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston

40 Court St, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tremont St.
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Government Center T Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Canavan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.theoceanaire.com/location/boston-ma/
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-2277
  • Private party facilities
    The Oceanaire Seafood Room Boston offers private dining experiences with possibilities for an endless number of occasions. From intimate wedding receptions, a high-powered meeting for business associates, or a yearly celebration. Join us at the Oceanaire Seafood Room Boston for your special event!
  • Private party contact
    Bailey Rosenberg: (617) 742-2277

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