What the Critics Say
"Ocean Prime is part of a small chain, which means while they benefit from economies of scale, the place doesn't feel bound by formula."
-William Porter, Denver Post
"Millennial supper club with dazzling bling in décor and drinks. More glitz in ginger salmon, Kobe burgers and truffle deviled eggs."
-Golden Brand, Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Awards, 2012
"With six locations in five states, the upscale chain Ocean Prime deserves at least a sliver of the credit for the mainstreaming of the Prohibition-era cocktail, with its Cucumber Gimlets, Whiskey Clovers and Strawberry Smashes. But its signature show-stopper is still one of its silliest drinks: The Berries & Bubbles. Chunks of dry ice are added to a rich purple mix of citrus vodka, Champagne, marinated berries and house-made sour mix, and the end result is a raucously bubbling brew that's guaranteed to turn heads around the bar. The fruit flavor is intense, the bubbles add texture and the dry ice gives it a strangely intoxicating aroma (and creates ice on the stem). It's pulpy, it's preposterous ... and somehow, it makes perfect sense."
-www.tampabay.com, 2011
"...And we upped the praise to "excellent" when we sliced into the salt 'n' pepper tuna like it was butter. Never mind the wild mushrooms and green peppercorn trappings that came alongside it; with an outside seared and seasoned to perfection and an inside so smooth it might as well have been silk, this piece of fish was, hands down, the best tuna we've had in Denver."
-5280 Magazine, July 2011
"Ocean Prime: Ride the Wave. Luckily, no membership required."
-Denver Life Magazine, May/June 2011
"Handcrafted by what Ocean Prime affectionately touts as “Bar Chefs”, we realize they mean business. Now for this drink alone, Ocean Prime is definitely worth a visit. Of course, this was only the beginning.Handcrafted by what Ocean Prime affectionately touts as “Bar Chefs”, we realize they mean business. Now for this drink alone, Ocean Prime is definitely worth a visit."
-www.askmissa.com, 2011
"My favorite, however, is Ocean Prime’s white truffle caviar version. The appetizer arrives on an oversize platter with three hard-boiled eggs, which have been halved and stuffed with a generous mound of smooth yolk. The filling is then topped with a slivered round of black truffle and a dollop of briny black caviar."
-Shari Caudron - 5280, April 2011
"...It's Ocean Prime, and it's a huge hit. The place is beautiful with comfortable seating, super lighting, wonderful private dining rooms, and an upstairs bar that is awesome. A seafood and steakhouse, and ala carte offerings are on the menu with many options."
-Colorado Expressions, April 2011
"This 'modern supper club' from an Ohio restaurateur takes up basically the last available piece of real estate in Larimer Square and, unsurprisingly, does steaks and ... seafood."
-eater.com, March 2011: The Eater Denver Heat Map: Where to Eat Right Now
"From their compelling menu, to imaginative cocktails, a superb wine list, and impeccable service, Ocean Prime is the perfect place to celebrate and entertain with friends."
-www.askmissa.com
"...I went for the delicious Berries and Bubbles, a cauldron of Belvedere Cytrus Vodka, marinated blackberries, homemade sour and Domaine Chandon Brut, with a dry-ice presentation that kept the cocktail bubbling. Like Ocean Prime itself, this drink is quite a catch."
-Nancy Levine, www.westword.com
"Party on the lido deck! Designed to evoke, but not mimic exactly, a high-end cruise ship. Several different rooms: a TV bar downstairs, a couple of dining areas upstairs, private dining rooms. Luxurious finishes, porthole accents, flattering lighting, spacious tables. No steerage."
-Tucker Shaw, www.denverpost.com
"The best of the best including a prime location, prime service and prime food!"
-Metromix Denver, January 2011
"It’s a gorgeous restaurant, worth a visit for the ambience alone. It has a bar that’s one of the most stunning around: beautiful, elegant and hip."
-Christopher Cook
Hour Detroit, 2008
"A Swank New Surf & Turf"
-Penny Parker, Denver Post, 2011
Elegant Surf and Turf Restaurant a Throwback to Supper Clubs
"Our meal was nothing less than outstanding. Every single morsel of food that we bit into was perfection. Everything is served hot and nothing was over-seasoned or too fussy.
As for the staff, service was impeccable and personable. As we sat on the patio, we watched as curious passersby turned their heads, curiously watching the lively patio scene. Ocean Prime is a throwback to a time of sophisticated supper clubs, where the vibe is hip and the food and cocktails are amazing. **4 STARS**"
-The Oakland Press
It's Ocean Prime time in Oakland Co.
"Crowds are elegant and waits can be long at new steak-and-seafood spot. Everywhere you look, there's another beautiful design feature, from towering panels of sheer white fabric washed in blue light, to rich woods covering the floors and walls, to a glass-enclosed wine vault stretching to the ceiling of the 30-foot-high foyer.
You have to hand it to Ohio restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, who wanted to create a 'modern American supper club' with retro touches and contemporary attitude. Ocean Prime is exactly what the company said it would be: 'sexy, sophisticated' and a 'place to see and be seen.'"
-Freep.com
"The modern American supper club" with a luxurious menu focused on fresh seafood and fine steaks. For style and scene, this is one of metro Detroit's hottest restaurants."
-Free Press, Sylvia Rector
"****. A well-run operation delivers on its promises of upscale fish and meat."
-The Columbus Dispatch, 2010
What the Critics Say
"Ocean Prime is part of a small chain, which means while they benefit from economies of scale, the place doesn't feel bound by formula."
-William Porter, Denver Post
"Millennial supper club with dazzling bling in décor and drinks. More glitz in ginger salmon, Kobe burgers and truffle deviled eggs."
-Golden Brand, Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Awards, 2012
"With six locations in five states, the upscale chain Ocean Prime deserves at least a sliver of the credit for the mainstreaming of the Prohibition-era cocktail, with its Cucumber Gimlets, Whiskey Clovers and Strawberry Smashes. But its signature show-stopper is still one of its silliest drinks: The Berries & Bubbles. Chunks of dry ice are added to a rich purple mix of citrus vodka, Champagne, marinated berries and house-made sour mix, and the end result is a raucously bubbling brew that's guaranteed to turn heads around the bar. The fruit flavor is intense, the bubbles add texture and the dry ice gives it a strangely intoxicating aroma (and creates ice on the stem). It's pulpy, it's preposterous ... and somehow, it makes perfect sense."
-www.tampabay.com, 2011
"...And we upped the praise to "excellent" when we sliced into the salt 'n' pepper tuna like it was butter. Never mind the wild mushrooms and green peppercorn trappings that came alongside it; with an outside seared and seasoned to perfection and an inside so smooth it might as well have been silk, this piece of fish was, hands down, the best tuna we've had in Denver."
-5280 Magazine, July 2011
"Ocean Prime: Ride the Wave. Luckily, no membership required."
-Denver Life Magazine, May/June 2011
"Handcrafted by what Ocean Prime affectionately touts as “Bar Chefs”, we realize they mean business. Now for this drink alone, Ocean Prime is definitely worth a visit. Of course, this was only the beginning.Handcrafted by what Ocean Prime affectionately touts as “Bar Chefs”, we realize they mean business. Now for this drink alone, Ocean Prime is definitely worth a visit."
-www.askmissa.com, 2011
"My favorite, however, is Ocean Prime’s white truffle caviar version. The appetizer arrives on an oversize platter with three hard-boiled eggs, which have been halved and stuffed with a generous mound of smooth yolk. The filling is then topped with a slivered round of black truffle and a dollop of briny black caviar."
-Shari Caudron - 5280, April 2011
"...It's Ocean Prime, and it's a huge hit. The place is beautiful with comfortable seating, super lighting, wonderful private dining rooms, and an upstairs bar that is awesome. A seafood and steakhouse, and ala carte offerings are on the menu with many options."
-Colorado Expressions, April 2011
"This 'modern supper club' from an Ohio restaurateur takes up basically the last available piece of real estate in Larimer Square and, unsurprisingly, does steaks and ... seafood."
-eater.com, March 2011: The Eater Denver Heat Map: Where to Eat Right Now
"From their compelling menu, to imaginative cocktails, a superb wine list, and impeccable service, Ocean Prime is the perfect place to celebrate and entertain with friends."
-www.askmissa.com
"...I went for the delicious Berries and Bubbles, a cauldron of Belvedere Cytrus Vodka, marinated blackberries, homemade sour and Domaine Chandon Brut, with a dry-ice presentation that kept the cocktail bubbling. Like Ocean Prime itself, this drink is quite a catch."
-Nancy Levine, www.westword.com
"Party on the lido deck! Designed to evoke, but not mimic exactly, a high-end cruise ship. Several different rooms: a TV bar downstairs, a couple of dining areas upstairs, private dining rooms. Luxurious finishes, porthole accents, flattering lighting, spacious tables. No steerage."
-Tucker Shaw, www.denverpost.com
"The best of the best including a prime location, prime service and prime food!"
-Metromix Denver, January 2011
"It’s a gorgeous restaurant, worth a visit for the ambience alone. It has a bar that’s one of the most stunning around: beautiful, elegant and hip."
-Christopher Cook
Hour Detroit, 2008
"A Swank New Surf & Turf"
-Penny Parker, Denver Post, 2011
Elegant Surf and Turf Restaurant a Throwback to Supper Clubs
"Our meal was nothing less than outstanding. Every single morsel of food that we bit into was perfection. Everything is served hot and nothing was over-seasoned or too fussy.
As for the staff, service was impeccable and personable. As we sat on the patio, we watched as curious passersby turned their heads, curiously watching the lively patio scene. Ocean Prime is a throwback to a time of sophisticated supper clubs, where the vibe is hip and the food and cocktails are amazing. **4 STARS**"
-The Oakland Press
It's Ocean Prime time in Oakland Co.
"Crowds are elegant and waits can be long at new steak-and-seafood spot. Everywhere you look, there's another beautiful design feature, from towering panels of sheer white fabric washed in blue light, to rich woods covering the floors and walls, to a glass-enclosed wine vault stretching to the ceiling of the 30-foot-high foyer.
You have to hand it to Ohio restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, who wanted to create a 'modern American supper club' with retro touches and contemporary attitude. Ocean Prime is exactly what the company said it would be: 'sexy, sophisticated' and a 'place to see and be seen.'"
-Freep.com
"The modern American supper club" with a luxurious menu focused on fresh seafood and fine steaks. For style and scene, this is one of metro Detroit's hottest restaurants."
-Free Press, Sylvia Rector
"****. A well-run operation delivers on its promises of upscale fish and meat."
-The Columbus Dispatch, 2010