Reviews for Ocean Cafe 1997 in Ocean City, NJ
I never write reviews, but this needs to be said. The hostess was rude since my boyfriend was hard of hearing and couldn't... understand her well. The food I ordered a breakfast burrito was okay, but the home fries were burnt and tasted weird. I neverhad home fries that were messed up in Jersey and didn't even make a potato taste good at all, I only finished it to not be rudesince the cook came out a few times. The only saving grace was the iced coffee I got and the wonderful waitress we had. It wasalso a bit pricey, but that's being on the boardwalk for ya. The plates were cute though. Read more
I don?t typically write reviews (good or bad) but I feel there was a lot wrong with the way this place was run that people need... to be aware of this restaurant. There?s a lot of lying happening. When the server came to take our order, we ordered drinks. Wewere then told we could not order drinks, the whole order had to be taken with the food order (there was no wait for tables soI?m not sure why). We asked for tap water with our drink order, we were told no ?the tap water is not good enough to serve.? Wewere then told that we had to buy bottled water $3.50 for a 16oz bottle. If this is the case, what is the food being cookedin? At the end when asked if there was a restroom since we were paying patrons, we were told they were out of order. Also alie. There were two working bathrooms with ?Out of Order? signs posted on the doors. I begged the waitress and she kindlyallowed me to use one of the ?broken? restrooms. However, I just don?t understand how a place that has paying customers cantreat them so poorly. We will not be returning and I don?t recommend visiting here. Read more
The menu is mainly pasta. But on this day the special included Filet Mignon with cream sauce topped with shrimp, mash potatoes... and grilled green beans, salad & bread included. The servers were friendly answered my questions and accommodating. The dinnerat a first glance did not appear appetizing. However the filet was well done, seasoned and melted with each bite. The salad wassmall, bread was not toasted soaked in oil and garlic. Lastly for a restaurant was surprise they do not serve water. But theyhave bottle water for sale. Read more
Outrageous prices for sub-par food. I thought someone poured a water bottle, which is the only way they will serve you water,... into my pasta before serving it. The flavors were bland and boring. I always finish my food and never complain but this place isthe exception. The only upside to this place was the pleasant wait staff. Read more
This is our 3rd year eating dinner at this place. First year was precovid and we ate inside. Yes. There was no A/C but the food... was great. Last year was the first time we ate outside. Dinner and the service was amazing. 2022 we ate outside again.Honestly its much cooler than if we ate inside. Much more enjoyable. Kelly was our server. She immediately mentioned the bottlewater and all the specials. Dinner was amazing. Even our 13 year old picky son loved his spaghetti dish with red sauce. He isextremely hard to please with pasta. An older woman that may have been the manager also checked in twice with us. Everyone wassuper friendly. I honestly have no complaints about this place. ... Update. We went back Friday night. How can this placeoperate without a working bathroom. By looking at past reviews its been broken for about a month. Read more
Our food was good. However portions were really small for the prices. Expect to pay top dollar for food. Also, you have to buy... bottled water. Our sons apple juice was over $5. And, you can?t put a tip on your debit card. Cash only for tips. It?s really ashame. Cute little place in a great location but just too many negatives for us to return. Read more
Was looking for a cool place to sit and have some lunch with table service. Unfortunately, they don't have air conditioning,... there was a minor fly problem, and their bathrooms are out-of-order. So, not much more comfortable than the food court. Food wasmediocre and prices on par with NYC! Weird restrictions like booths are reserved for dinner only and tips must be in cash.However, the wait staff did their best. Read more
Fantastic food. Lunch menu is cafe / grill style with a good variety. Dinner menu is straight up Italian restaurant, and the... food is delicious and consistent. Can it be pricey? Sure. You're on the boardwalk... If you are on the boardwalk and lookingfor a bargain, your compass is broken. If you want really good food, this is your spot. Tips are cash only, but you can payfor the meal with a card. Read more