Blue Ocean
The Loop, University City
Restaurant in University City, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Blue Ocean is a low-friction University City option for a simple Delmar-area meal, not a venue to choose for awards, chef pedigree, or a clearly documented cocktail program. It makes sense when convenience matters; for a more defined group dinner, compare it with Fitz's Delmar, Salt + Smoke, or Mi Ranchito.
About Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean is a University City venue with a casual dress code, suitable for a low-pressure visit.
Use it for a simple University City plan
Keep expectations modest: Blue Ocean is a casual University City option. If cuisine, menu structure, pricing, hours, or bar service will shape your decision, check with the venue before you go.
If you are comparing options, consider Fitz's Delmar, Salt + Smoke, or Mi Ranchito as other choices to cross-shop before deciding.
Who should choose it
Choose Blue Ocean when you want a casual, low-pressure visit in University City and are comfortable confirming the latest details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 6335 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- blueoceanstl.com
- Phone
- +13147266477
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Blue Ocean sits on Delmar Boulevard amid University City's eclectic Loop, anchoring a seafood-focused option in a neighborhood best known for independent restaurants. The write-up frames the restaurant as part of a walkable cluster of casual, hometown dining spots, so Blue Ocean reads as approachable and neighborhood-oriented rather than formal or destination-driven. Blue Ocean fills a regional gap as a fish restaurant in a landlocked Midwestern setting, giving it a pragmatic, resourceful character that is contemporary and lively without overt pretension.
Best For
Blue Ocean is best for casual nights out and late-night cravings, especially for neighbors and students drawn to the Loop's walkable dining mix. The venue's seafood focus positions it as an alternative to the area's barbecue, diner, and Mexican options; signature items like salmon cakes and spicy beef ramen also suggest menu variety that suits shared plates or an individual late-night bowl. Because it operates within a dense corridor of independent restaurants, the spot works well for informal meetups, post-show meals, or a relaxed dinner after exploring the neighborhood.
Ordering Tips
Stick to what the venue is known for: the signature salmon cakes call out the seafood focus, while the spicy beef ramen highlights a late-night, comfort-oriented offering. Given the description’s emphasis on Blue Ocean as a seafood address in a Midwestern market, ordering seafood specialties that showcase the house sourcing makes sense. For groups, consider sharing a mix of seafood plates to sample the range; for solo diners or late-night visitors, the spicy beef ramen is a distinct, satisfying option.
Venue details
Ambiance
Anime art on the walls and a youthful, lively Japanese eatery atmosphere with projector-screen decor noted in reviews.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2009
Signature Dishes
- sushi
- ramen
- gyudon
- poke
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6335 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Blue Ocean does not fit the plan, start with Fitz's Delmar for an easier group meal on Delmar. For a more food-specific choice, move to Salt + Smoke or Mi Ranchito.
Restaurant context
Choose Blue Ocean when the priority is an easy University City stop and the group does not need a heavily defined concept. Compared with Fitz's Delmar, it has less obvious built-in appeal for larger casual groups; Fitz's is the safer pick when the room and nostalgia are part of the plan.
Salt + Smoke is the clearer choice for diners who want a category-specific meal, especially barbecue. Mi Ranchito is better when the group wants a livelier, more familiar dining brief. Blue Ocean works better as the flexible fallback than the centerpiece.
For a quieter or more polished-feeling meal, Winslow's Home is the more natural comparison. Eclipse Restaurant sits outside the immediate University City set, so use it only if the plan can shift beyond the neighborhood.
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Around this place
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Compare Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean sits in the easy-neighborhood-meal lane rather than the destination-dining lane. Fitz's Delmar is better for a casual group that wants a recognizable Delmar experience, while Salt + Smoke is better when the meal needs a clear barbecue identity.
Mi Ranchito is the stronger choice for a lively, familiar dinner, and Winslow's Home is the better bet for a calmer meal. Blue Ocean is the pick when staying flexible matters more than chasing a defined food or drinks program.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Ocean good for a special occasion?
Blue Ocean has a casual dress code, so it is easiest to consider for a low-key plan.
What are alternatives to Blue Ocean?
Other options to compare include Fitz's Delmar, Salt + Smoke, Mi Ranchito, Eclipse Restaurant, and Winslow's Home.
