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Ocean Prime Tavern

4.8 (148)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
2 S Ave W, Cranford, NJ 07016-2674

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Ocean Prime Tavern

4.8
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Cranford

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Immerse yourself in a unique dining experience, where superior quality meats meet an exquisite selection of wines. Every dish and every glass are the result of our passionate dedication to meat and wine.

Join us on this pleasure-filled journey through unforgettable flavors, where each dish is a tribute to gastronomic excellence and a celebration of life. Ocean Prime Tavern in Cranford NJ

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Reviews

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4.8

4.8
(148)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Union

    Best Service

  • Union

    Best Ambience

  • Union

    Great for brunch

  • Union

    Innovative

  • Union

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Union

    Great for fine wines

  • Union

    Romantic

  • Union

    Good for special occasions

  • Union

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ocean Prime Tavern is celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "excellent service," offering a high-end dining experience with a cool ambiance. Guests rave about the "impeccable service," "fantastic drinks," and "delicious steaks." It's perfect for special occasions, with many patrons planning return visits for its "amazing" menu and "friendly staff."
148 Reviews
  1. Norman

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place ! Food great service great price is very good

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  2. James

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, especially our waiter was excellent!!, food was exceptional!

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  3. Scott

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was very nice appetizers and desserts were terrific just the steaks were ok. Had a strange seasoning and definitely had better steak elsewhere

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  4. Andrew Gold

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steaks cooked to perfection. Service was impeccable from start to finish. Definitely going back

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  5. joseph Gold

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Very nice setting. Always a good meal

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  6. Joseph

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice food and great cocktails. The staff were very friendly. I went on a Wednesday night so it was a more quiet, relaxed experience.

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  7. Charles

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. A high end experience with cool ambiance

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  8. James Gold

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Will definitely return.

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  9. ronald

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drinks, mains and service. Nitpicking, lame bread - toasted Portuguese role and tasteless whipped butter. Will definitely return.

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  10. Yasmin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation for 2 for dinner to celebrate my mother’s birthday. The service, menu options, and dinner were amazing! Wonderful experience and will be back soon!

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FAQs

Sunday evening is a lovely choice, Ocean Prime Tavern serves dinner on Sundays from 4:00 pm to 8:45 pm, and guests describe relaxed, memorable Sunday dinners.

Ocean Prime Tavern feels polished and intimate, rich dark-wood accents and soft lighting create an elegant dining room, though the small space can become louder when it fills.

Yes, Ocean Prime Tavern is welcoming to families: guests describe staff making toddlers feel welcome, accommodating a 9‑year‑old, and offering kid‑friendly items like chicken fingers and fries.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many patrons are described as well dressed for the occasion.

Guests commonly describe the portions as generous, reviewers note a 12-ounce steak, a 20‑oz cowboy ribeye (one guest took half home), and a 48‑oz porterhouse described as more than enough for two.

Yes, Ocean Prime Tavern's casual‑elegant dining room and many guests' anniversary and special‑occasion visits make it a popular choice for a special evening.

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Ocean Prime Tavern

4.8
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Cranford

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
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