Ocean Prime

4.4
540 reviews

About

Seafood RestaurantRestaurantFine Dining Restaurant
Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood and steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime, located in Kansas City, MO, delivers an elevated fine dining experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, a Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Whether you are looking to socialize, talk business, or celebrate, we are ready to help you create a memorable event. Visit our website to book a reservation.

Location

Ocean Prime
4622 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO
64112, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
540 reviews
5 stars
395
4 stars
57
3 stars
44
2 stars
15
1 star
29

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

While many customers praised the attentive and friendly service, there were notable instances of poor service, including long wait times and unresponsive staff.

Food Quality

The food received mixed reviews; some dishes were highly praised for their flavor and preparation, while others were criticized for being bland or overpriced.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was frequently described as upscale and elegant, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

Value for Money

Several customers felt that the prices were high relative to the quality of food and service received, leading to disappointment in some cases.
  • CC
    cleviesmom
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Friendly relaxing atmosphere you don't always expect with fine dining. Enjoyed conversations with other customers at the bar while feasting on some amazing dishes from the happy hour menu. Bartender Josh quickly mixes and serves unique cocktails with a smiling face and warm conversation! All staff was very friendly, inviting, and professional. Will definitely be going back!!
  • SB
    Steve Beaumont
    3 days ago
    5.0
    We were there to celebrate New Year's Eve and had a terrific dinner and drinks. Jeff the GM and his entire team took terrific care of us and made it a very memorable experience. We will be back soon.
  • DB
    dean bloss
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    It was I an my wife’s 1st time to ocean prime and we will definitely be going back . Our favorite restaurant for years has been Eddie Vs. and we thought we would try something different this New Year’s Eve and glad we did .Our server Chris Enss. Is a 5star amazing server from start to finish you should promote him or make him server trainer. And pay him more . We go to many 5star restaurants all over the world. Yes we travel a lot blessed to be able to do so . Anyway give the man what he deserves Thankyou Happy new year
  • AG
    Ariel Gianni
    Dec 26, 2025
    2.0
    My family and I dined here to celebrate being together for the holidays, and while the atmosphere and service were excellent, the food unfortunately did not live up to the price point. There wasn’t a single bottle of wine under $100, and overall the food felt very overpriced for what it was. I ordered the grouper and genuinely enjoyed it. It was light, flavorful, and well prepared. However, everything else we ordered fell flat. We shared the surf and turf for the table, and the braised short rib was very dry. Other entrées included the Chilean sea bass, which was quite bland and lacked flavor, and the lobster linguine, which was also underwhelming and surprisingly flavorless. While the ambiance and service were 5-star worthy, the food itself was very mid and not worth the cost. Given the pricing, we expected much more from the overall dining experience.
  • JA
    Johanna Andre
    Dec 20, 2025
    4.0
    I visited this restaurant as part of a workplace-sponsored dinner. The ambiance was refined and quiet, contributing to an overall sophisticated atmosphere. We began with the calamari, and for my entrée I selected the lobster tail paired with a 10oz sirloin. The dish was accompanied by a lobster soup, which I found somewhat disappointing in flavor. However, both the lobster and the sirloin were exceptionally well prepared and enjoyable. For dessert, we were served crème brûlée, which was a standout—rich, well balanced, and very satisfying. While the establishment itself is elegant, the overall tone of the service and environment felt slightly pretentious, which may not appeal to all guests.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Prime

What type of cuisine does Ocean Prime in Kansas City offer?

Ocean Prime offers a dynamic seafood and steakhouse dining experience with a chef-curated menu featuring seafood, steak, sushi, and American traditional dishes.

What are the operating hours of Ocean Prime Kansas City?

Ocean Prime is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and 9:00 PM respectively.