Oceans & Ale

Williamsburg, VA · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Williamsburg
#161
of 367 restaurants
City Percentile
50%
rating percentile
Address
Oceans & Ale, 4700 Monticello Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone
(757) 253-2253
Website
www.oceansandale.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Oceans & Ale is a restaurant located in Williamsburg, VA. It is one of 367 restaurants listed in Williamsburg. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Williamsburg city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Oceans & Ale

Casual Seafood & Steakhouse with an emphasis on craft beer

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Taliah Muhammad · Jan 2026

As a first-timer, I ordered the seafood nachos, seafood pot pie, and yellowfin tuna with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The service was excellent my waiter Patrick was attentive and gave great mocktail suggestions. While the food was served hot and quickly, it lacked flavor. The seafood nachos and pot pie didn’t have the punch I expected, but the tuna, was well-cooked and seasoned to perfection. The sides were decent, but overall, the meal didn’t leave a lasting impression.

★★★★★ 5.0 Shelley Kuhns · Dec 2025

We came in to town and wanted to give this place a second try. Food was just as amazing and so was service. Brittany took great care of us. She kept our waters filled, the food coming and checked on us several times. She also made great small talk. Nice to have a great meal and great service.

★★★★★ 5.0 James Wade · Jan 2026

I attended a private event in the private dining room at Oceans & Ale, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The Michter’s bourbon pairing was thoughtfully done and complemented the meal perfectly. The meal was clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. The private dining space was comfortable and ideal for the event, and the service throughout the evening was attentive without being intrusive. A special shout-out to Ashley, she was engaging, professional, and helped make the night truly memorable. Oceans & Ale absolutely delivered on food, atmosphere, and experience. Highly recommend.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Aggie H · Oct 2025

Tasty food, reasonable price & great service. Ahi tuna fish tacos are very flavorful & come in generous portions. Coleslaw is a tad sweet but refreshing. Caesar salad was fresh but dressing could use a bit more oomph. Fish & chips are fresh with good textures & just the right amount of batter. The chips are freshly cooked so you can taste the potatoes made from scratch. The she crab soup is not really special so would recommend skipping that. Service is very warm & expedient. Great atmosphere with interior decor that promises good quality dining upon you entering the space. Will return to try other menu items next time.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Michael White · Sep 2025

We’re in town for vacation with the family. We picked this restaurant from the Google ratings and the menu looked fantastic. The overall experience (5 Stars), after the greeters (0 stars) was fantastic. PJ (aka - Patrick) was 5 Stars. Prior to him, we had Shawna (at the bar) she really saved the experience. We were ready to leave prior to her coming over. The greeters ( one was Samantha), at least that what she said her name was, showed her inexperience in her youth. When my family walked in, she and the young lady she was with whispered to each other about my daughter’s overall appearance. My daughter is beautiful and her makeup was done up. Maybe they didn’t appreciate it. When we sat at the bar to wait for our table, she removed our name from the wait list. I went back to double check

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantSteak house

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