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Ocean's Seafoods Beachside
Categories: Food Specialty Food Seafood Markets Restaurants Seafood Seafood Markets, Seafood [Edit]
601 E 3rd AveNew Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
(386) 423-5511
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
15 reviews for Ocean's Seafoods Beachside
15 reviews in English
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Review from James O.
Denver, CO
11/25/2011
This place is one of those little gems that we look forward to on every trip to New Smyrna Beach. Great fresh seafood at awesome prices...they always have 2-3 of their fabulous dips (blue crab, clam, fish, etc.) out for sampling. Best prices on stone crabs for sure and fish sandwiches (fresh) for $8 with a side can't be beat...go there if you're here.
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Review from Adam D.
South Pasadena, CA
12/22/2011
"The Sea was angry that day my friends" - George Constanza ( American thinker )
Upon arriving at Ocean's Seafoods Beachside we were greeted with the fish counter and the to-go counter engaging in a bit of a what we believed to be a "fish tussle". At some point during the day before our arrival at Ocean's I feel as if there was an attempted Coup D'etat that may have been thwarted by the matron ruling the eat in section of the restaurant. Now , denied after their grasp for power had been squashed we arrived to the surliest bunch of "fish folk" I've ever had the displeasure to be around. The matron now fully ensconced in the hour of her discontent and the "fish crew" mired in the depths of anger, made for an incredibly unwelcoming ambiance.
Now let's get to the meal.
The ordering process as you can imagine was compromised by the Matron's entirely horrible mood. She projected a "please don't talk to me vibe" so we actually wandered over to the fish counter only to be told "order from her, you don't get that here" At OCEANS "the customer is always wrong" would maybe be a good new slogan for them?
We stumbled through the process and when the bill was presented.....I was sort of like WTF and she was like SMH and I was like OMG and she was like BRB and I was like....you get the joke.......it was just not fun at all to deal with this human. I also think they charge too much but that's just me expecting to pay Non NYC or LA prices when I'm visiting anywhere else so I can shut up on that end. $73 bucks for a really mediocre lunch accented by Diet Dr. Pepper seems like a hustle to me. Oh wait......it is a hustle , why am I giving these people 2 stars anyway?!?!
2 grilled grouper sandwiches , 1 grilled mahi-mahi sandwich , 1 fried mahi-mahi sandwich.
Straight ahead right? I was fully prepared to let the food erase everything that had lead up to the food though. Nothing like a great meal to just put you in a great mood.
Yes , we have no bananas........ that wasn't about to happen.
The meal was average at best. I've had better seafood in Iowa and the last time I checked Iowa wasn't next to an ocean.
The really kicker came though when it was time to leave. We had about an hours drive ahead of us so I wanted to use the restroom. Entering the rear of the establishment made all mysteries about the tussle disappear. The people , ruled by their evil queen of fish were forced to work in Dickens like squalor. I've known sweatshops to be cleaner and happier than this restaurant. The toilets were "Calcutta bus station" filthy , as was the kitchen and every other behind the scenes area. If this was LA their cleanliness grade would be no higher than a C. A....C PEOPLE......you remember what a C was in high school right? That was the grade that portended a future in gas pumping. The back was vile and the mood of the employees fit the restaurant to a tee.
OCEANS SEAFOOD......buy some bleach and clean the joint up a bit.
They should rename the place
COSTANZA'S ANGRY SEAFOOD
I leave you to visit at your own risk. Maybe when you arrive there will be peace i the land and it'll be clean that day. Neither conditions existed when we ate there.
yours,
MOWO!™ -
Review from Leisa B.
East Aurora, NY
2/1/2012
The fish sandwich was gigantic and delicious. It also came with at least a pound of crispy French fries. All for $5.95. We didn't have room for the Key Lime pie that we heard was very good.
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Review from Meg G.
Reston, VA
10/16/2011
Lots of yummy food for not much money. We ordered the day's special - a trio of Tuna, Shrimp, and Chicken served with broccoli and mashed potatoes. The shrimp was crazy delicious. I've been burned by beach town seafood restaurants lately, this one was everything I wanted it to be and more. If we are ever back in New Smyrna, we will definitely visit again.
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Review from Hillary B.
Winter Park, FL
8/27/2011
Great dips to go! Well priced. Yum!
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Review from Catmi R.
Port Orange, FL
12/3/2011
After reading the other reviews I was disappointed. The steamed shrimp and oysters weren't very good although there was a lot of them. Food was just mediocre and around a two star. Key lime pie was the best we ever had. Skip the dinner and just get their dessert.
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Review from Brooke B.
Jacksonville, FL
Ocean's is a great place to eat after the beach!!! Friendly people, a lot of great food for a great price, and it's super casual :)
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Review from Al O.
DeLand, FL
6/20/2011
Great fresh fish sandwiches. May have trouble parking if it is busy. Watch the drop off in the back parking lot almost lost my oil pan.
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Review from LO H.
Atlanta, GA
8/22/2011
Fresh fish and short orders for killer sandwiches. Great for appetizers and for meat selection for dinner.
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Review from Stephen R.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
9/28/2011
Best seafood in town and a great price
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Review from Steven D.
Denver, CO
2/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Excellent fish seafood counter for grabbing fresh fish to take back to the house. Great lunch!!
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Review from Jim H.
Royal Oak, MI
6/25/2009
If you were looking for a place blaring a flat Jimmy Buffett cover artist, you would likely not be in New Smyrna Beach. Also, if you are searching on Yelp, I can already assume you are looking for good food, maybe even a place that reflects the out of the way history of this lazier cousin of Daytona Beach. Here at Oceans you will find no pretension, or tension either for that matter. There aren't many tables, so enjoy meeting the locals and chatting through lunch. They will be impressed that you chose this place over one that sells T-Shirts first and food second. Or, if you are shy, take your Styrofoam containers to go and eat your seafood seaside, though sadly it is a drive to the beach and not a walk.
What you will find at Ocean's is fresh fish, usually caught that morning or the day before, cooked to perfection. The special isn't a rotting stockpile they want to move out the door, it is what looks the best from that morning's haul. Trust the counter staff to guide you in the right direction. During my time in New Smyrna, I tried Tuna, Flounder, Swordfish, Grouper, White Snapper and Rock Shrimp here (Yes, I came here every day for lunch that it was open...closed on Mondays). All were outstanding. And the food comes in that Styrofoam to go, even if you stay. But, don't let that deter you, it is what you are looking for.
And here is another tip. I know you will want to try other places for dinner, and they are mostly good for the view, the local color and the ambience. But, if you want a perfect dinner, head to the fish counter and buy your dinner at lunch. Cook it at home; ask the counter staff for preparation tips so as not to overcook it if that worries you. Have a cocktail (we went for something called a banana cow...odd but good) with some crackers and Ocean's fish dip while you fix it. Then eat your second Ocean's meal on the beach and watch the skittery crabs come out to play in the tide (little do they know that they might be tomorrow's lunch). You will thank me for the perfect New Smyrna day.
Eek! I almost forgot. You MUST try the Key Lime Pie. It is nothing like any Key Lime Pie I have ever tasted, more like a Key Lime Custard with a pistachio crust. But, traditions be damned! The slice is big enough to share. -
Review from David H.
Miami, FL
9/4/2010
Food was good and quick. Service was friendly.
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Review from Farin W.
Orange Park, FL
9/15/2010
What is not to like? Service was awesome with a smile, the bass sandwich was fresh and tasty and had a huge chunk of fish. Carrot cake/key lime pie were so-so, very sweet. We also bought fresh rock shrimp (caught the day before) that cooked up great at home. Locals had packed this place at lunchtime for good reason. A must stop if you're traveling through the area.
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Review from C H.
Sanford, FL
Updated - 4/3/2010
Still love Ocean's!! Once I find something I like, I tend to get stuck in a rut and order the same thing at a restaurant that I don't even look at other things on the menu. I recently discovered that Ocean's has steamed oysters on their menu and they are only $5/dz. We've ordered them twice and they have been excellent. I've learned my lesson!
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6/13/2008 First to Review
Oceans is half market, half restaurant. We love their fish dip that they sell at the market. It's… Read more »
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