The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Reviews

• JC

  Janet Callwood-Jackson

  Nov 17, 2025
  1.0
  Oceannaire is one of my favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, I had a very unpleasant experience last night. My husband and I dined there and ordered the New York strip and a 2lb lobster, respectively. He asked that his stake be prepared medium-well. The waitress had no idea what that was so we explained...no problem. When the stake arrived it was NOT as ordered and had to be sent back, so we waited. The waitress proclaimed, 'I told them medium well!' When the lobster came, it was bland. There were no garnishments and no presentation, but ok. Then I had to fight to open it, and when I finally did, it had not been cleaned. The inside of the lobster was filled with green and black mush, with a slight odor and it was rubbery to the taste. When I brought it to the attention of the manager, I assume that's who he was, tall with slightly curly hair, he said it was just the female eggs and that 'people still eat it that way.' Seriously!!!! (It couldn't be a female with eggs, because the eggs are on the outside AND I thought pregnant lobsters could not be harvested.) Nevertheless, it looked like the chef grabbed a 2lb lobster from the tank, or the refrigerator, threw it in the pot, and then threw it on the plate. NOT GOOD AT ALL!! I have dined at Oceannaire for a few years, and it has been one of favorites. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be visiting for a very long time. I hope this was a one-off experience, but please, please, please do better!!
• RS

  Ruth S

  Nov 2, 2025
  5.0
  I celebrated my birthday at The Oceanaire and had an amazing experience! The food was delicious, I got the Surf & Turf with filet mignon and lobster tail, plus a side of lobster mac and cheese. For dessert I had the baked Alaska. Our waiter was patient, professional, and friendly. The staff made my night extra special with a personalized birthday menu, a signed card from the team, and even a complimentary appetizer card for my next visit. I’ll definitely be back!
• DC

  David Crutchfield

  Nov 1, 2025
  5.0
  I found this restaurant through Open Table while visiting Baltimore. At the time, over 4000 ratings averaging 5/5 stars. It doesn't disappoint. Great bar menu with interesting cocktails, plenty of seafood and other appetizers, and varied main menu. For the month I went, they had several two course prefixe choices. I had the lobster bisque and wagyu short ribs with scallops. The meat was fork tender, and the scallops were perfectly seared and everything had great flavors. They have something for every seafood lover, from plain Dover Sole to chicken fried lobster, and of course it's Baltimore so there's crab cakes as well. Prices were reasonable for a city. I went early so it was slower, but all staff was very attentive to everyone and offered helpful menu suggestions and recommendations.
• SS

  SiJ

  Oct 21, 2025
  3.0
  Great time at Oceanaire! The atmosphere was calm and smooth. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Raheem and Cory (please forgive me if their names are incorrect) were THE BEST servers I've had in a very long time. Im indecisive but Raheem was able to help me choose good dishes. The one dish I chose, the Mussels a la Marinere was my least favorite. Too acidic or something and the mussels were slightly over steamed (if they were steamed). The lobster mac and cheese was nice, I prefer a slightly thicker cheese base but it was good nonetheless. Now the blue crab capellini that Raheem suggested was GREAT! I ordered a side of spinach and it was def too salty. To end, the cheesecake was great. All in all it was a good night.
• MD

  Meritza Dennis

  Oct 21, 2025
  2.0
  Went for my birthday and engagement dinner. What a mess. My fiancé ordered a steak medium and it came out grey like a hockey puck. We sent it back and the GM came out to apologize and comp us drinks. My finances glass came out with lipstick on it. They had to remake that. At the same time, my dinner is sitting on the table getting cold so I decide to try to eat it alone. Ruined the whole night. Not the waiter but maybe a sous chef asked what the occasion was and I told him. He said “oh you’re in for a show” .. a different table had a birthday also and got a pink cupcake looking dessert.. I sat and watched. I sure did get a show because I didn’t even get a happy birthday to me! Would NOT recommend. Spend your money elsewhere. $290 .. 2 drinks and 2 terrible dinners. Not worth it.

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