Oceanique

“Great romantic restaurant in Evanston.”

Great romantic restaurant in Evanston. We had fond memories from a prior visit but were absolutely blown away by both the service and food. Classic but updated fine dining!

Leon Sujata

Jan 2026

“This restaurant is so special.”

This restaurant is so special! 37 years in business for a reason. Chef Matt is so creative and passionate.

Elise Gillespie

Dec 2025

“Wow!! We came here for our 8th anniversary and it was magical. Excellent, friendly service who...”

Wow!! We came here for our 8th anniversary and it was magical. Excellent, friendly service who didn’t miss a beat, ever. We got the 7 course meal and only had to pay a bit extra to make it for 2. Also started with happy hour oysters, yum! Every single dish blew us away starting with a cold lobster salad that just melted in my mouth. Our favorite was the sea bass in a red wine reduction. They even brought out two full size desserts! My mouth was so happy, my tummy delighted, and my mood supreme after this wonderful celebration. We will definitely be back!!

Kira Geselowitz

Apr 2025

“Oceanique is a gem on Main Street in Evanston.”

Oceanique is a gem on Main Street in Evanston! Chef Mark creates stunning, seasonal dishes that let the ingredients truly shine—from the Oysters topped with caviar, the Maine Lobster salad, to Scallops with a Thai twist to the most succulent Ora King salmon and a playful Steak & Eggs. Every bite is thoughtful and delicious. Don’t miss their oyster specials or the fun, Day & Night dessert—it’s as charming as it is tasty. Add in an excellent wine list and top-notch service, and you have an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend!

Stephanie Fedor

Dec 2024

“We came here for a meals on wheels charity event.”

We came here for a meals on wheels charity event. Two tasting menus courtesy of the chef :) The kids came along. My son loved the lobster; my daughter loved the butternut squash, elotes and whipped basil potatoes were excellent. Loved the sea bass and the tasting menu! Pricy but wonderful experience !

Mona Patadia

Nov 2024

“Amazing food. Expensive, but worth it.”

Andrew Van Til

Jul 2024

“Classy restaurant in Evanston with high quality cuisine.”

Classy restaurant in Evanston with high quality cuisine. Servers were also spectacular! Restaurant is family owned and operated, with Chef Mark Grosz and his wife, Renee Andre. The chef came out several times during the evening to personally check on patrons. For saffron lovers, I highly recommend the bouillabaisse. Family enjoyed the Salmon, Walleye and Filet Mignon. We also ordered quite a few desserts (not pictured as the family dove in before I could snap photos 😂). For a group of 6 we spent $750 including tip so expect to dish out some cash for a full experience. This is not a place you can skimp.

Helen Karadsheh Levinson

May 2023

“I would give Oceanique 4.5 stars.”

I would give Oceanique 4.5 stars. I attended Evanston’s version of Chicago’s Restaurant Week with a couple of friends. As always, the fish was prepared to perfection. The house appetizer and pate were delicious, and the in between courses sorbet a welcome touch. The chef occasionally comes out to exchange a few words with the mostly tipsy and aging crowd, a very nice gesture. The place is old school, not a bad thing, but the decor, carpet in particular, could use a revamp. The nostalgia is nice but feels a bit melancholy. Perhaps that’s the half star, which is so subjective, ambiance, but also the prices for small portions, though the place seems to take pride in that exclusivity… but then upgrade the flooring please 😬 (to be fair, one of my companions loved the lived-in old school vibe). This review is based on a January 2023 visit.

Tom Miller

Mar 2023

“It was our first experience in fancy restaurants in Chicago.”

It was our first experience in fancy restaurants in Chicago. And it was fantastic. Love food, love atmosphere, love servers. All aspects were very high quality. But you need to know that tips are necessary in this place, just not to be surprised.

Elvira Sharshenalieva

Mar 2023

“This restaurant by far was an amazing experience.”

This restaurant by far was an amazing experience. The food and service were very good.

Brenda Murillo

Feb 2023

“Excellent excellent excellent.”

Excellent excellent excellent! Exceeded expectations in every way. The 5 course tasting menu was so perfectly flavored - definitely going to be our new go to nice dinner restaurant! We had the the salmon tartare amuse bouche, lobster salad, peach sorbet palate cleanser, sea bass, and a pumpkin and chocolate cream dessert. It was all delicious!! In addition to amazing food. the team there was just lovely and thoughtful. We throughly enjoyed ourselves. We will return and highly recommend it to others!

Mara C

Oct 2022

“Very nice restaurant with an emphasize on sea food.”

Very nice restaurant with an emphasize on sea food! Good idea to purchase the Groupon 5-course tasting menu option in advance, which can save you a 100 dollars. If not purchasing anything else other than the tasting menu, the total price is about 70 dollars per person (Groupon purchase fee included). Not like other French restaurants, you will get really full here😄

Joyce X.

Sep 2022