Ocean Restaurant: One of the Best Seafood Restaurants in Cherry Creek North, Denver

A variety of restaurants can easily be found in Denver, but the hard part is trying to determine which ones are worth a visit and which ones are not, and also what type of food you are in the mood for, whether it be Italian, Japanese, seafood, steak, among others. If you are in the mood for great seafood in the Cherry Creek North area of Denver, then a restaurant you should visit is the Ocean Restaurant.

Location and Hours

The Ocean Restaurant is located at 201 Columbine St. in the Cherry Creek North area of Denver, and is located by numerous other attractions and famous sites that Denver has to offer. The Ocean Restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am-2pm; open for dinner Monday through Thursday 5pm-10pm; open for dinner Friday and Saturday 5pm-11pm; and is the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Also, the lounge is open Monday through Thursday from 5pm-11pm.

Specialties

The Ocean Restaurant is known for its outstanding fresh fish and seafood. The Ocean Restaurant in Cherry Creek North is one of the best seafood restaurants in the Denver area. Along, with their great seafood they offer various dishes consisting of steak, poultry, sushi, and oysters. The Ocean Restaurant's specialties include the Atlantic salmon, Ahi Tuna, Signature Sizzling Yellowtail, and the Miso Black Cod. They pair their signature entrees with fresh vegetables, delicious sauces, and only the best ingredients possible. The Ocean Restaurant's menu also contains dishes to accommodate vegetarians such as delectable salads, soups, vegetables, but a majority of their dishes do contain some type of meat. This seafood restaurant has a huge selection of wines, bourbons, and numerous other drinks mixed with tequila, scotch, and/or rum. Their drinks range from sweet and fruity to harder drinks that carry a bigger punch.

Prices and Dress

The Ocean Restaurant located in the Cherry Creek North area of Denver offers dinner and lunch dishes that are a little more expensive that other seafood restaurants located in the Denver area. An entrée at the Ocean Restaurant can cost anywhere from 19-45 dollars. The portions of their entrees are quite average compared to similar restaurants, and it would be a little hard to share one entrée among two people. Do not get me wrong though, even though the food is a little expensive, it is still some of the best seafood that is available in the state of Colorado. If you are wanting to have lunch and/or dinner at this seafood restaurant then you should expect to wear khakis or suit pants paired with a polo or dress shirt; thus the Ocean Restaurant has a semi-formal dress-code. It is a very eloquent and beautifully decorated restaurant. The Ocean Restaurant has a decent size dining room consisting of many tables and booths; also they have a private rooms located on their elevated upper deck, and Captain's Quarters. These rooms can hold a lot of people and are great for huge parties, corporate functions, among other big events and celebrations. Also, they offer outdoor dining on their North and South Cove Patios, which make for nice locations to eat dinner while you enjoy the beautiful scenery. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays; reservations can be made by calling (303)377-5350. The Ocean Restaurant is not a very kid-friendly restaurant; their dining room consists of tables covered with white tablecloths and candles adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is a very eloquent and sophisticated restaurant, with a very warm and relaxed atmosphere. Kids are welcomed, but it is a somewhat quiet restaurant and loud noise, screaming, yelling is not really recommended. In my opinion, this seafood restaurant is more for couples and groups of friends wanting to have a quiet and relaxed dinner.

The Ocean Restaurant in the Cherry Creek North area of Denver may have somewhat expensive dishes on their menu, but the costs are definitely worth it. It is very delicious seafood, and you can tell that they actually take the time when preparing the dishes; they also care about the quality and taste of the food. They also have excellent service, because the Ocean Restaurant wants their guests to have a wonderful dining experience, and they do this by offering great service, delicious food, and a beautifully decorated dining room. I recommend the Ocean Restaurant to anyone in the mood for delicious seafood, and is living and/or will be visiting the Denver area.