Ocean Prime has it all figured out. A high-end steak and seafood outfit that isn’t afraid to take risks, they’ve become a staple of the country’s jet-set culinary scene.
I checked into their Beverly Hills outpost to try a bevy of new and revamped seafood offerings, and am thrilled to report they’ve once again elevated their already-top tier menu with these sensational additions.
The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake appetizer was a revelation, a textural triumph that ‘primed’ me for a night of refined excellence. The horseradish mustard and aioli were devastatingly tasty, with a late-breaking kick that took the crab cake from delicious to unreal good.
Photo by Theresa Bateman
The cake itself was seasoned to perfection; savory and lightly-salted, the flavor rushes to you after a brief delay, a kick you don’t see coming but are blessed to receive.
Lobster Linguine, the new kid on the block, was pure divinity, with leeks, blistered tomato and garlic cream working in tandem to create a delectable, hearty and shockingly clean flavor where each ingredient shines. It tastes luxurious and light, a perfect compliment to the filet mignon I stole off my date’s plate.
Photo by Theresa Bateman
A bombastic Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese capped off my adventure with a bang. It was decadent, down-home and sublime, a familiar dish presented with the finest ingredients and Ocean Prime’s signature flourish.
Shoutout to our INCREDIBLE service Diyanah – this is not how it’s spelled – for her humor, attention to detail, and patience. This was yet another wonderful outing to one of the country’s finest dining institutions. Can’t wait to come back.
Check out the full list of new and revamped menu items below:
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake appetizer – served with sweet and sour slaw, horseradish mustard and aioli (new presentation)
- Blackened Snapper with corn spoon bread, Swiss chard and corn emulsion (new presentation)
- Branzino with artichokes and broccolini (new item)
- Lobster Linguini with leeks, chili flakes, parmesan, blistered tomatoes and garlic cream (new item)
- Chilean Sea Bass with broccolini, pearl onions, potato purée, and truffle vinaigrette (new presentation)
- Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese with whole Maine lobster and Tillamook cheddar (new item)
- Spicy Tuna Roll with avocado, scallion, jalapeño and shiso and the Blue Crab Roll with sesame crab salad, tobiko, avocado, cucumber and yuzu aioli.
- Beet salad, miso-chili roasted broccoli, and sauteed mushrooms sides
- Chop Chop Salad
- Chocolate Torte made with dark Valrhona chocolate ganache, flourless chocolate cake, and spiced almonds.
