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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 670 reviews

What User likes about The Octopus's Garden:
I had a pleasant experience at the restaurant, with excellent service and food arriving at the perfect temperature. The value is nice, and the salad choices complement the main courses well. While the wine wasn’t exceptional, it was more than adequate. The fish was well-prepared and accompanied by fresh, well-cooked vegetables. The red snapper had an excellent flavor, though the texture could have been a bit more del... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Octopus's Garden:
Frequent diners at OG's will be aware that ownership has changed. There are changes which is to be expected but the basic items and experience remain largely unchanged. Service is excellent. Some prices have increased and there is some nickel and diming such as now paying $2 for soup on lobster night. Theme nights such as half price appetizers and desserts have been replaced with an email list called the Inner Circle... View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 10 reviews

Beautiful little foundation that was a bit from the beaten away from long beach island. more on the expensive side, but it is worth it. cozy atmosphere, good se...

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Service was very professional cordial. Ambiance décor delightful. Menu, although primarily seafood, was varied enough inventive. My duck dinner was not quite as...

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Really nice meal. Everything was freshly prepared and my sea bass entree was especially good. Portions were very nice as that used to be my biggest complaint at...

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If you want to eat healthy fish prepared perfectly, this is the place to go. The menu is well-rounded with a large selection of fish but also has enough non-hea...

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Very good, as usual, but disappointed that the lobster special was changed over the last few months. Was $28 with chowder and salad, now $29.5 with Xtra costs f...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 266 reviews
TriciaM
29.08.2023 - 11:23

Breaded lobster was fresh, cooked perfectly, seasoned very well. I was a little concerned about new owners, but they were very wise to keep the quality of food...

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Maddi
29.08.2023 - 11:23

Good service,temperature of food on arrival was just right. Nice value,salad choices with entre,Wine purchased was not outstanding but very adequate.Fish was we...

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JohnC
29.08.2023 - 11:23

One of the few that are on the top of our list. The best within our local area. Good seafood and steak. Nice variety of entrees, Service, knowledgeable, helpful...

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Maddie
29.08.2023 - 11:23

Not rushed. Food was as expected. We did early bird, it was a nice amount of food.

greatplace
29.08.2023 - 11:23

We have been to this restaurant over a dozen times over the past several years. There have been a few changes that we noticed on out last visit. The olive sprea...

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4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Coleen
03.11.2023 - 16:49

My first time at the octopus garden. My husband wanted to take me somewhere we hadn't been before for our 27th wedding anniversary. I couldn't have been happier...

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Daniel
03.11.2023 - 16:49

Had reservations for a party of 8 on a Saturday night first time for me and most of the party . I always check websites to check on menu and price which seen on...

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Diane
03.11.2023 - 16:49

Have enjoyed coming to Octopus's Garden the last 7 years. Food is always excellent. We especially love Monday's for the crab/shell fish menu. Highly recommend t...

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Kimberly
03.11.2023 - 16:49

The food is fabulous and you don't feel rushed. Loved a relaxing and delicious dinner. Very much recommended

Lyn
03.11.2023 - 16:49

They don't have liquor. They only sell wine by the bottle. The food was marginal.

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3.6 ★ from 17 reviews
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4.5 ★ from 194 reviews
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