The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Downtown Minneapolis · Upscale Seafood / Fine Dining

GOOGLE★ 4.51,943 YELP★ 3.8699 TRIPADVISOR★ 4.2787Google: higher than 22% of venues in Minneapolis

The happy hour

Drinks

select draft beers — $5
wines by the glass — $7
specialty martinis and sangrias — $9
chef oyster trio with mignonette — $8
grilled oysters rock (spinach persillade, Nuesk... — $10

Food

parmesan truffle fries — $8
buttermilk fried calamari — $8
spicy tempura shrimp — $10
crab cake sliders — $12
jumbo shrimp cocktail — $12
spicy tuna maki — $15
shrimp tempura maki — $15

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

An upscale seafood institution in downtown Minneapolis, the Oceanaire is known for its classic supper club atmosphere, fresh-daily oyster selection, and an exceptionally curated wine list. The bar happy hour brings the white-tablecloth experience within reach — a trio of chef's oysters for $8 is one of the best deals in Minneapolis.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Takes reservations

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Minneapolis, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 1,943 ratings ↗

In Minneapolis 55 rated venues Below median

4.1 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 22% · tied with 26% · lower than 52% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 3.8 699 reviews ↗

In Minneapolis 53 rated venues Below median

3.3 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.8 4.0 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 19% · tied with 12% · lower than 69% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Bottom quarter

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.8 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 12% · tied with 6% · lower than 82% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.2 787 reviews ↗

In Minneapolis 47 rated venues Below median

3.4 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 24% · tied with 20% · lower than 57% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 11% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

50 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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