Ocean Prime

Our first time here as we just moved from California ! Go Birds We sat at the bar and Michael was very good to us! We enjoyed prime rib with all the delicious sides like a twice baked potatoe and creamed corn! The food and service top notch . I appreciated the server boxing our food up so nicely , remind me to ask for extra butter for our steak ! We can't to come back for the tomahawk!

Wonderful ambiance and super staff; the individuals working with us were very responsive, friendly and knowledgable. We each had 3 courses starting with 1/2 salads for the chop chop and Ocean Prime House; the salads were extremely good. For appetizers, one of us tried the daily special sushi roll (salmon, mango, tobiko with a spicy mango sauce) and the 'surf and turf'. The sushi roll was very good although the mango was not as 'soft' as it should be while the surf and turf's short rib was a little boring and the scallops pretty good. For mains one of us had the ora king salmon and the other had the daily special Chilean sea bass. The ora king salmon was very good but had a different taste than the Alaskan salmon we are used to (is that good or bad?). The Chilean sea bass special was pretty delicious; although we were surprised when we got the bill and it was so much pricier than the menu Chilean sea bass. We also had a side of brussels sprouts that were delicious. We also tried a glass of pinot noir and a glass of shiraz - both were delicious. Also tried a resposado paper plane - wow that was delicious! I know it's Ocean Prime but I opine the mark-ups on alcohol are too high (I would have loved a glass of Prisoner red blend - but at $35 for 6 ounces while a whole bottle costs $50 seems like a hefty mark up I at least wouldn't go for). Total including tip for the 2 of us with all this food was $400 - which I would be happier with if the meal was outstanding.

Whenever I travel to Philadelphia for our annual hiring conference, we always make it a point to visit Ocean Prime. What can I say? I LOVE THE FOOD! It never disappoints. Unfortunately, since it was restaurant week, we had an 8:15 pm reservation but weren't seated until closer to 8:45 pm, which was frustrating because we were starving. For the most part, the service was great, but one of our friends had severe allergies to nuts and certain fruits, so she had to be very careful with her choices. When we reached the dessert menu, sadly, none of the options (restaurant week menu) were suitable for her unless she wanted to risk a trip to the hospital. I was hoping the waitress would offer to help, but instead, we had to ask. She seemed surprised by our request as if we were asking for something extravagant. Thankfully, after we inquired, she did ask the manager to substitute a chocolate cake for her. Other than that, everything else was wonderful. Of course, we will be coming back--the food is always consistent!

In my top 10 restaurants in Philly. Came here multiple times both for a sit down meal and at the bar and was equally impressed both times. Love the dark/intimate ambiance --perfect for a date or special occasion. Service was on point and very attentive. I unknowingly ordered a dessert with nuts in it and when I brought it to the attention of the waiter, he promptly brought a new dessert. Coming from someone who mainly eats seafood If you had to get only one thing here, get the snapper! It is flavorful and tender! I always recommend it anytime I suggest Ocean Prime. The salmon was great too and although not a sushi spot, I was pleasantly surprised by the dynamite roll. The chocolate torte was phenomenal--rich, creamy, and not too sweet (I definitely think about it from time to time). If you want to have a fun, upscale night out, this should definitely be on your list

So far so good! This place is bomb! First off, I am a huge fan of low lighting at a restaurant. Although it can feel intimate, it's so sexy to me. Even if you are dining with friends or with a date, the tone of the lighting sets the vibe. Even if you are here with family, the lighting should ignite something in you to sit up straight, be chill, be cute... it's just a vibe. Now, I wouldn't suggest dining here with family, but hopefully you get the picture. It's ideal for a fun group - corporate group - or alone. I dined here with my husband and a friend, so it's the three of us and we had a ball. We dined at a round booth and had a small night cap at the bar just before closing. Everything was pretty much on point. My only hiccup was the complimentary truffle popcorn at the bar. Gross! I would have loved just plain popcorn or even buttered. But trying to eat the truffle popcorn and enjoy a cocktail was not right for me. I doubled my cocktail and asked the young lady to trash the popcorn. Nevertheless, the service from the moment we walked in until shutting the bar down, was priceless! When we are in town again, I am definitely requesting we dine here. Not sure how the parking works, we visited from out of town and caught a 15 minute Uber ride from our hotel. I highly recommend you try this spot, and be ready to pay a hefty price or visit for drinks and/or dessert to get a feel before you go all out for dinner. Have fun and enjoy life :)