
Ocean Prime
Midtown, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Ocean Prime is worth booking for a polished Midtown business dinner, celebration, or pre-theater meal where steak, seafood, sushi, and a serious wine program help satisfy a mixed group. It is less compelling for diners seeking a quiet, chef-driven room, but strong for occasions that need range, private dining, and a dressed-up setting.
About Ocean Prime
Book Ocean Prime in New York City when the decision calls for fine-dining steak and seafood with sushi. The basics are direct: the restaurant is listed at about $90 per person, the dress code is business casual, and the cuisine spans steak, seafood, and sushi.
The value proposition is range. The menu anchors include the Smoking Shellfish Tower, Chilean Sea Bass, White Truffle Caviar Deviled Eggs, Sea Scallops with Parmesan Risotto, and Ten Layer Carrot Cake. That makes Ocean Prime a practical choice for diners who want a polished steak-and-seafood meal without limiting the table to steak alone.
A New York City room for steak, seafood, and sushi
Ocean Prime is best understood as a fine-dining steak-and-seafood restaurant with sushi rather than as a narrowly traditional steakhouse. The cuisine gives the table several directions to take the meal, from shellfish and seafood to steak and sushi.
Dress business casual and plan around the published hours: Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM. The weekday schedule supports daytime and evening meals, while the weekend schedule begins in the late afternoon.
One confirmed recognition is the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. That is a relevant signal for a fine-dining steak-and-seafood restaurant, though the core reason to book remains the combination of steak, seafood, sushi, business-casual dress, and New York City convenience.
Order across steak, seafood, and sushi rather than treating it like a classic steakhouse
First-timers should use the range of the cuisine. The named dishes give a useful path through the meal: White Truffle Caviar Deviled Eggs or the Smoking Shellfish Tower to start, Chilean Sea Bass or Sea Scallops with Parmesan Risotto for seafood, and Ten Layer Carrot Cake for dessert.
The strongest ordering strategy is to avoid making the meal one-note. If the table includes different appetites, build around the steak-and-seafood identity and add sushi where it fits. The price point is about $90 per person, so plan the meal as a fine-dining booking rather than a casual stop.
The practical call: choose the time based on the occasion
Use the hours to guide the reservation. Monday through Friday, Ocean Prime is open from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, which gives diners more flexibility for daytime or evening plans. On Saturday, it is open from 4 PM to 10 PM, and on Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Planning details
- Location
- 123 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
- Website
- ocean-prime.com/locations/new-york-city
- Phone
- (212) 956-1404
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale Midtown fine-dining steak and seafood house with a luxurious, sophisticated interior, energetic bar and lounge, and a vibrant, slightly noisy atmosphere suited to business dinners and celebrations.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Prix fixe, Tasting menu, Set menu
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- Smoking Shellfish Tower
- Chilean Sea Bass
- Ten Layer Carrot Cake
- White Truffle Caviar Deviled Eggs
- Sea Scallops with Parmesan Risotto
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- Getting there
- 123 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ocean Prime?
Ocean Prime is a fine-dining steak-and-seafood restaurant with sushi in New York City. The price is about $90 per person, the dress code is business casual, and it received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
What should I order at Ocean Prime?
signature dishes include the Smoking Shellfish Tower, Chilean Sea Bass, White Truffle Caviar Deviled Eggs, Sea Scallops with Parmesan Risotto, and Ten Layer Carrot Cake. A first visit can work well by ordering across the steak, seafood, and sushi range.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ocean Prime?
Ocean Prime is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM.





















