Ocean Prime

“I had the pleasure of dining for my birthday, which also falls on restaurant week.”

I had the pleasure of dining for my birthday, which also falls on restaurant week. The three course were truly a treat. I order tv French onions soup, the eight oz filet and for the star of the night a carrot cake in a pineapple purée. The music was very calm the service was amazing and tentative. Can’t forget to mention the shrimp sauté in a tabasco sauce.

Tristen Jordan

Jan 2026

“We have dined at several Ocean Prime locations and I’m happy to report that the Chicago location was just as delicious.”

We have dined at several Ocean Prime locations and I’m happy to report that the Chicago location was just as delicious. We dined for an early happy hour (4pm on a Monday) and were delighted with the specific happy hour menu. They had a large selection of some of our favorite dishes to choose from. For Happy hour, signature cocktails are also $5 off and they also offer select white and red wine for $8 per glass. I highly recommend the sushi - our favorite is the Ocean Prime roll. I also really enjoy the braised short rib as well. We walked right in without a reservation, but by the time we left it was quite busy.

Chelsea Rykman

Dec 2025

“I love my experience at Ocean Prime.”

I love my experience at Ocean Prime! The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly. The interior is much larger than I anticipated. They offer complimentary truffle popcorn once seated. I started with the surf n’ turf and hamachi crudo. Both were stellar, but the crudo stood out for me as my favorite dish of the meal. 10/10. I also tried the Take Two, a strawberry cocktail, whic h was crisp and refreshing. After that I enjoyed the Sakura Wagyu cheeseburger and the tempura lobster sticks. Both were much heavier than the first round and I did not finish either, but still pretty good. Dessert was a decadent raspberry sorbet with an almond cookie. Divine. Overall the happy hour was filling and flavorful. I’ll be back. Mary and Mario were friendly and attentive to my allergies. Pay them more!

Chris Eyo

Dec 2025

“Really amazing food, desert and views.”

Really amazing food, desert and views! Service was excellent! Sea bass was incredible and so was my husbands lobster linguine. Chocolate peanut butter dessert was rich and delicious, and the carrot cake was unique, with 9-10 layers! Looking forward to coming back!

CsillaP

Dec 2025

“My friend and I went to Ocean Prime for the first time last night to celebrate her birthday and it was EXCEPTIONAL.”

My friend and I went to Ocean Prime for the first time last night to celebrate her birthday and it was EXCEPTIONAL! Our server, Luke, was attentive and friendly. The hostess was very nice and welcoming. The drinks were great, the food was absolutely delicious, and the decor creates the perfect relaxed yet luxurious ambiance. I can’t wait to go back!

Stephanie Hunt

Dec 2025

“Charles our waiter struck the perfect balance of feeling like a part of our group while he was with...”

Charles our waiter struck the perfect balance of feeling like a part of our group while he was with us and still providing incredible service, all while making sure we never went without anything we needed. The food was incredible - seriously there wasn’t anything we did all go gaga over. If you need a steak house near the river, it’s this one. Don’t miss the Bourgogne Chanson.

Zac Price

Nov 2025

“5 stars. 10out of 10. "Awesome". "Unbelievable". "The best". Don't waste your time anywhere else....”

5 stars. 10out of 10. "Awesome". "Unbelievable". "The best". Don't waste your time anywhere else. This place had the best fish, steaks, and drinks out of ALL the places we tried on our trip. The teriyaki salmon was cooked perfectly over a bed of some of the best rice I have ever tasted. The Sea bass was better than any restaurant I have been to from Charleston SC to San Diego CA. The steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection, nothing could have made it better. Adding au poivre or anything other than how it was served would be a disgrace and an insult to common sense as well as the Chef. The special drinks were creative, playful, yet somehow managed to complement everything on our table... even the truffles popcorn served at the beginning when we were seated. Service was like they were in our minds, or at the very least we'll versed in reading body language. Anytime we wanted to ask a question or get another drink, they were there. Funky decor and beautiful views of the city from the enormous windows makes this restaurant feel open and less crowded, but this place appears to be very popular regardless. Pricing is not cheap, but if you are looking for a dining experience and phenomenal food, you have come to the right place.

Marty C.

Oct 2025

“Five star fabulous food and service.”

Five star fabulous food and service! Top tier classy atmosphere! Great downtown location! Every bite was mouth wateringly delicious. They serve an amazing drink with dry ice that is an entertaining visual spectacle. If you dine here, you will not be disappointed.

Leslie Casperson

Oct 2025

“Had the absolute best Salmon here I've ever had in my life.”

Had the absolute best Salmon here I've ever had in my life. The seafood tower app was out of this world. For future reference you want the west coast oysters. The east coast are good but the west coast were a standout. The atmosphere was excellent. My favorite restaurant in Chicago by far.

T R

Oct 2025

“This was the best seafood I’ve ever had in my life.”

This was the best seafood I’ve ever had in my life. I came here for a solo dinner and requested a seat next to the window with a view of the city and they delivered! Everything I got was AMAZING! It was my first time trying sea bass and I was obsessed. The complimentary assorted bread was divine. The service was absolutely fantastic. I will always recommend this place. 1000/10

Alexia Gonzalez

Oct 2025

“It was a great anniversary dinner for us.”

It was a great anniversary dinner for us. On Sunday evenings, they have a full course dinner special that we enjoyed. Best old-fashioned I’ve ever had. We really enjoy that atmosphere.

G D

Sep 2025

“Amazing!! From food to cocktails so good. The service was excellent, atmosphere was so nice. Loved...”

Amazing!! From food to cocktails so good. The service was excellent, atmosphere was so nice. Loved the scallops, seared perfectly. The truffle mac n cheese was creamy and rich. The bread basket was absolutely delicious. Fantastic Martini as well. Great spot for date night

Natasha Saad

Sep 2025