Absolutely phenomenal experience. Living in NYC, I have dined at my fair share of Michelin star and fine dining restaurants. Ocean blew every restaurant I’ve ever been to out of the water.
Before dining here, my #1 was Picasso in Vegas. However, Ocean now tops that.
The restaurant is very small with only about 10 tables total, making the experience feel even more personalized and special.
They had 3 individuals inspecting each wine glass before it came to the table. They changed out the napkins with different courses. They had multiple individuals (the number of people dining at your table) bring out the dishes and they timed out exactly when to set down the dishes. I have really never had an experience quite like this before.
Putting aside the experience – the food was outstanding. The dishes are based on the chefs world travels and are quite unique. I can’t name a favorite, but I do wish I could go back and have the last few dishes once more, as the wine pairing was catching up to us at this point.
All in all, 10/10 experience.
by Next_Variety_485
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Looks very nice, but I feel they overdo the antics and croustillants a little. Looks a bit like a less detailed oud sluis 2010s on some dishes.
Thank you for your thorough review. As someone who considers the synchronized descent of entrees a lost art, I find your description of dish deployment choreography nothing short of transcendent. The triple-inspection wine glass protocol suggests a level of precision typically reserved for NASA pre-launch checks or high-stakes diamond appraisals. Frankly, if Ocean offered a tasting menu of just napkin changes, I’d still be intrigued based on what I’ve seen.
Given your comparison to Picasso, I now assume the plating was less ‘course’ and more ‘canvas.’ Should I prepare my palate—or my passport? Because based on your account, this meal may require TSA precheck.
Sincerely considering relocating my entire sense of culinary loyalty 😂
Great review! We ate at the Ocean restaurant last year whilst holidaying at the Vila Vita resort and are booked again for August this year, so your review is a good reminder of what a lovely restaurant Ocean is – I’m looking forward to returning!