OCEANO COASTAL RESTAURANT in Midlothian

I've been here twice now. LOVE the atmosphere and style of this restaurant. The staff is always very friendly. Mixed drinks are excellent! Especially the espresso martini and homemade Limoncello. Tres Leches dessert was fabulous! Crab cake was solid! I would say 7/10. The chipotle aioli was a different spin on it. It was cooked perfectly and had real crab. You only get one. I will be returning to try more items on the menu. Overall a great experience. Definitely recommend.

What a really nice experience! So many memories of ol' times at Crab Louies, but Oceano has done a nice job of brightening up and refreshing the inside as well as adding a lovely quaint cafe-like outdoor courtyard dining area . The bread and olive oil/balsamic was great starter (would like personally see some seasonings added to the mix), the roasted cauliflower, crabcakes, and baked oysters were stellar. Rockfish and Angus Ribeye were excellent as well. Don't skip the coffee, mousse, and the tirimasu--WOW! Please consider adding She Crab soup(sherry cream style) to the menu. I would love to be on the taste test committee for that!!

One of THE best meals/Valentine’s Day dinners I’ve had! I have driven past Oceano countless times and when searching for options for Valentine’s Day dinner earlier this year I wanted to find something that was relatively convenient due to my late work schedule. We were able to secure a reservation for Valentine’s Day at 8:15 PM and they also had reservations that started even after that. Upon arriving, the restaurant was packed as was the bar area it seemed very lively, which is always a good sign. Once we were seated, I was a little bit nervous though because no one came to acknowledge us as our server for the first ~ 5 to 10 minutes. And it just so happened that there were two other servers in the area one of which that I stopped and asked if he was our server and his reply was “I can be”. So starting this review off with a huge s/o to Jamell (sp) because he was the best! He gave us great feedback on the menu items and made sure that our drinks tasted amazing and he was so so so personable. Also, there was a woman who was walking around the dining area (I assumed that maybe she was a manager or something) But I know she had on a cap and a maybe a denim apron. But she checked on us once as well and I did appreciate that. I loved my red sangria and I was told that it’s a special house blend/mix and I had two of those. My fiancé ended up not liking his because he said it was too fruity for him (he only got it to match me lol) so he switched to a jack and Coke I think and it was perfect. If you like a nice strong drink like us it’s perfect. Now for the food… I was blown away. I will absolutely say that the website for this restaurant does not do the food any justice in my opinion. Because when we were researching my fiancé and I were a little bit nervous as to whether or not we would leave the restaurant full, especially with their primary focus being on seafood. However, they fooled us and I am so glad and I cannot wait to return. My legit only complaint about the food was about one of our appetizers. We ordered the Fritto misto and it was supposed to be a mix of calamari and fried shrimp and we only had one fried shrimp on our plate. I love seafood, I love fried shrimp but I also love calamari so it really was not a huge deal to me . But that is literally the only “complaint”that I have but it was fried to perfection and the sauce that they provided took it over the top! We even used the sauce for the Colombian empanadas that we ordered and chef’s kiss. The lamb sliders were another hit. The slaw with the lamb was a perfect combination. It tasted so fresh like honestly the kitchen staff, the chefs, perfection no complaints, no notes, perfection! The entrees! So my fiancé was trying to step out of his box and order something different because 9 times out of 10 he’s ordering steak. He decided to go for the salmon. and again he was worried that it wasn’t going to be enough food, but we were clearly fooled. It was a nice hearty piece of fish. Now that plantain mash was sooooo good, we love plantains we love Mofongo like it was perfect. The salsa on top of the salmon literally set off the whole entire dish. As soon as I looked at the menu and Jamell confirmed I knew I was ordering the paella and I have no regrets. The paella could easily be split between two people to share as an entrée. However, I enjoy food. I am a foodie and I eat a lot, so I just shared a couple of spoonfuls lol. However, I did take a little bit home and Jamell was right… the leftovers tasted just as good as they did when I ate it in person. It was like an explosion or a flavor party in every bite. The chicken breast was moist. The shrimp were good. The chorizo was good. The scallops were cooked to perfection. I don’t even know how you cook all the things that have to be cooked at different temperatures and they all taste so good but they did it and I was amazed. I can’t wait to go back to Oceano. Because apparently they also have a good brunch….10/10 experience pelaseeee go visit !

First time visiting Oceano, but it will not be our last. Food, drinks, and service were great. Lance, our waiter was excellent! Oyster Rockefeller was not on the menu, but the chef happily prepared it for us, delicious!! I think it may have been the best we ever had. We will definitely be returning.

The staff is wonderful and was very attentive. They had a nice selection of cocktails and wine, I highly recommend the limoncello martini. Appetizers were phenomenal, the chargrilled octopus was a crowd pleaser. I chose the paella, it was a lot of food but definitely worth it. My wife had the filet mignon, it was well portioned and well cooked. To top the night off we finished with a tres leches cake. I’ve had tres leches at many restaurants, what Oceano offers is definitely my favorite.

This is some high quality food. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Probably the best scallops I've had in years, very tender. The breading on the calamari and shrimp appetizer is light and crispy. Paella was great, the mussels were the highlight of that dish. It was a little salty, I packed it up about halfway through, but I am looking forward to the leftovers. My wife got the tamales which I tasted, and it was sweet, spicy and very complex flavors, she also thoroughly enjoyed it. In particular the shrimp and scallops were notably delicious. The margaritas were also very good. Overall, this place is expensive, but also the menu is a step above what you are finding at most places. Definitely worth checking out and planning for some special occasions.

Really great place for a celebration. Highly recommend a reservation- on a Friday night, they are very very busy. The decor is bright , modern, and fresh, with lots of natural light. We enjoyed the large wine rack that separates the one dining room into two parts. It's a bit pricey, but you are enjoying excellent drinks and fresh, delicious seafood. The paella was some of the best that I've had outside of Spain (and was big enough to share). Our server was attentive and responsive, and really provided a great experience. We'll be back!

If you want to visit a restaurant that instantly makes you feel like you are visiting family, then please come to Oceano. Owner Maria and Manager Josue, along with the rest of the staff are absolutely amazing. My husband and I went for dinner last night for our anniversary. It was our second time visiting the restaurant, but our first time sitting down for dinner. The wait staff asks everyone before their meal if they have any allergies so they can assist you in that department if needed. We started with their homemade focaccia bread with oil and balsamic for dipping. We then moved on to their amazing meatballs and the Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp). My husband loves seafood but I do not care for it myself, however, I would drink the sauce that comes in this dish and in fact asked for extra bread just so I could have more of the sauce. I would absolutely love to have it over some pasta. You cannot go wrong with either of these small plates before your meal. For our entrees, my husband had the Chicken Alfredo and added shrimp, and I ordered the Mafaldine. It's almost impossible to go to a restaurant anymore that takes the time and care to make EVERYTHING from scratch, even the pasta. Both of our dishes were amazing. Upon the first bite, my husband said "That's what Alfredo is supposed to taste like!" He said the chicken had amazing flavor and was really fresh and loved the addition of the shrimp. I saved most of my entree to enjoy for dinner tonight, but every bite I took was delicious. This isn't your everyday pasta with meat sauce. Chef Maria takes the time to combine three meats into the sauce to give it an amazing flavor with the homemade pasta. We finished our meal with the out of this world Tres Leches Cake. I have never had a version of this I enjoyed, but I would eat this over and over, and the addition of the raspberry sauce only enhances it's flavor even more. We even went a little crazy and took home the chocolate mousse to try. I snuck a bite late last night and wanted to eat the whole container, and probably would have had it not been so late. The staff really took the time to make our Anniversary dinner extra special, even writing "Happy Anniversary" on our dessert plate with our Tres Leches Cake. This was the only thing I got a photo of as we were so busy enjoying our food and time together I forgot to take photos of the rest of the beautiful dishes we had. If you have not visited this establishment yet, you are missing out, and I would encourage you to visit as soon as possible! We are hoping to visit for brunch on our next visit! As a side note: If it's a nice night out, I would opt to sit in the front courtyard as the lights make it a very romantic setting.

My wife and I have been here twice and both times were phenomenal. It’s the kind of place we want to turn around and come back to the next week because we want to try something different on the menu. The staff is really great, seems like they have a really cohesive team there. Also for the quality of food the price is under what I personally would expect, on our most recent visit we had an appetizer, two entrees, dessert, and my wife had two drinks, all for $120. And we had some leftovers. Great place.

We absolutely loved this restaurant! We went as a group of 20 people, and everything was handled perfectly. The service was friendly and attentive, the food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere made our gathering even more special. It’s not easy to take care of such a big group, but josue did it with a smile and great efficiency. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

First and foremost before the food Jean our staff member attendant was wonderful. She was very lively and energetic. She was well versed with recommendations. We had a great experience. The food presented and taste great and the in house beverage I had was delicious. We love the ambience of the place. Each time we’ve went we’ve been seated at the same or one table over. Next time we’ll ask to be seated somewhere else just to get a view from a different vantage point. We always have a great time and look forward to returning.

Visited here for the first time earlier this week. Had a great experience. Our waiter Jeanne was great: friendly, attentive and informative. Could not have had better service. Dining partner had the charred octopus which was fabulous. My shrimp small plate was excellent. Lots of garlic and butter! Will definetely come back again!

I’ve eaten here several times with my wife for lunch and dinner and mid-afternoon breaks. The food is about the best I’ve had in the Richmond area. Delicious and nice presentation. The staff have always been excellent: knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and enthusiastic. They make us feel like they are happy to be there, and happy that we are there too. The restrooms were clean which I think says a lot about a restaurant. The prices are on the high side but well worth it considering the quality of the food and service.