What are Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar's hours?

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar's hours are: Monday 11:30 AM–10 PM; Tuesday 11:30 AM–10 PM; Wednesday 11:30 AM–10 PM; Thursday 11:30 AM–10 PM; Friday 11:30 AM–11 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM–11 PM; Sunday 11 AM–10 PM.

How is Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar rated?

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar has a 4.4-star rating from 1,222 Google reviews.

Where is Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar located?

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar is located in Utica, New York.

What is Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar's phone number?

You can reach Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar at +13157352583.

Does Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar have a website?

Yes — Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar's website is http://oceanbluerestaurant.com/.

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar — Hours · Reviews · Directions

Name: Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Address: Landmark Building, 118 Columbia St, Utica, New York, 13502, US
Telephone: +13157352583
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Restaurant, Cocktail bar, Oyster bar restaurant, Seafood restaurant·Landmark Building, 118 Columbia St, Utica, New York, 13502, US👥 33,962 residents ·$54K median HHI

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Contact & Location

Business	Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Address	Landmark Building, 118 Columbia St, Utica, New York, 13502, US
Phone	(315) 735-2583
Website	http://oceanbluerestaurant.com/
Categories	Restaurant, Cocktail bar, Oyster bar restaurant, Seafood restaurant
Plus Code	`4Q29+P8 Utica, New York` ✓

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar Reviews & Rating

★★★★☆4.41,222 Google reviews

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar Map & Directions

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Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar Hours

Open today: 11:30 AM–10 PM

Monday	11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday (today)	11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday	11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday	11 AM–10 PM

These hours reflect the most recent public data we have. For the most current schedule, call or visit the business.

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar Photos

Most recent photos pulled from the Google Business Profile for this report.

About Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar is an elevated seafood venue located in the heart of Utica, New York. We observed that the spacious interior invites diners to linger over a curated selection of fresh oysters and inventive craft cocktails, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The business emphasizes high‑quality marine fare, with signature dishes that showcase regional catches and seasonal flavors, while the service remains attentive without feeling intrusive. Customers describe the venue as a go‑to spot for both casual lunches and special evenings, noting that the menu balances classic seafood staples with contemporary twists. This venue’s location on Columbia Street, within the Landmark Building, provides easy access for locals and visitors alike, and its moderate price point appeals to a broad audience. We concluded that the setting suits couples seeking a romantic dinner, groups looking for a lively gathering, and families wanting a tasteful yet comfortable dining experience.

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Keywords Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar Should Rank For

High-intent local searches Stormrage would target for Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Utica, New York — ordered by likely conversion strength.

Keyword	Type	Intent
oyster bar Utica NY	local	high
seafood restaurant 13502	zip	high
Ocean Blue near Landmark Building	street	high
fresh oysters near me	geo	high
craft cocktails Utica	local	med
dinner seafood Utica NY	local	med
lunch oyster bar 118 Columbia St	street	med
seafood happy hour Utica	local	low
family friendly restaurant Utica	local	low
date night seafood Utica	local	low

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Competitive Compass

The 20 closest same-category competitors within 5 miles of Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar, grouped by direction. Cards highlight the four most strategically important directions.

Northeast3 competitors

Top of the Morning Cafe 1.54 mi 4.5★ (968)
Portofino Restaurant & Events 1.06 mi 4.7★ (424)
Denny's Restaurant 0.89 mi 3.8★ (1,507)

East3 competitors

Sheri's Eastside Diner 2.47 mi 4.6★ (629)
THE HUB EATERY 0.17 mi 4.6★ (329)
Milano Restaurant 1.71 mi 4.7★ (107)

Southwest5 competitors

Debbie's Cafe 3.83 mi 4.7★ (347)
Ancora! 0.28 mi 4.6★ (389)
Pumpernickel's Deli, Restaurant and Catering 3.58 mi 4.7★ (313)

West6 competitors

VENICE PIZZERIA 2.51 mi 4.4★ (1,262)
Sumo Japanese Steakhouse 4.17 mi 4.4★ (1,035)
Applebee's Grill + Bar 3.89 mi 4.0★ (1,398)

Your Service Grid

Same-category businesses in Plus Code area 87M64Q (covering Utica · Marcy · Whitesboro) — a 5.5 km × 5.5 km neighborhood. Ranked #1 → #7 by rating and review volume.

Rank	Business	Rating	Reviews	Reach
#1	Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar	4.4★	1,222	31.3
#2	Top of the Morning Cafe	4.5★	968	30.9
#3	Portofino Restaurant & Events	4.7★	424	28.4
#4	Applebee's Grill + Bar	3.8★	1,509	27.8
#5	Denny's Restaurant	3.8★	1,507	27.8
#6	THE HUB EATERY	4.6★	329	26.7
#7	Irish Cultural Center	4.7★	201	24.9

Competitor Comparison

How Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar stacks up against same-category restaurant within ~15 miles, by Google review volume. Bar length = review count; rating shown at right.

Red Lobster

2,131 rev · 4.4★

McDonald's

1,664 rev · 3.1★

Applebee's Grill + Bar

1,509 rev · 3.8★

Denny's Restaurant

1,507 rev · 3.8★

IHOP

1,454 rev · 3.7★

McDonald's

1,451 rev · 3.1★

Applebee's Grill + Bar

1,398 rev · 4.0★

99 Restaurants

1,345 rev · 4.4★

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar ranks #9 of 9 nearby restaurant by review volume, with a stronger rating than the local average of 3.8★ (its own rating: 4.4★). The main gap is review count, not review quality — growing review velocity is the clearest lever to become more competitive locally.

Demographics of your service area

US Census Bureau, ACS 5-year · ZCTA 13502

Total population

33,962

Median household income

$53,548

Households with kids

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

24.3%

Online Visibility Scorecard

Six dimensions of how Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar shows up — and converts — in local search, scored from public Google Business Profile signals and the website. This is a listing-quality measure — not a live local-pack ranking; a full 49-cell GeoGrid rank scan is available on request.

Overall visibility score

out of 100

Grade B+

Profile Completeness

How fully the public Google Business Profile is filled out.

Needs work

Reputation

Star rating and review volume — the strongest first impression in search.

Strong

Freshness

Recent activity signals — posts, photos, and up-to-date hours.

Needs work

Content & SEO

On-listing content depth: schema, description, keywords, media.

Strong

Competitor Standing

How this profile stacks against a typical local competitor in the category.

Strong

Conversion Readiness

How easily a searcher can take action — call, book, or visit.

Strong

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Findings for Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Observations from your public ranking signals — every line is derived from data already on your Google Business Profile or in the public local pack.

Google Business Profile is 71% complete

Profile signals are competitive with top-3 local-pack winners. Ranking gap (if any) is now driven by review velocity + active engagement, not profile fields.

4.4★ rating (1,222 reviews)

Near category median. Top-3 local-pack winners typically sit 4.5★+. Every fresh 5-star review compounds; every fresh 1-star nullifies several.

Target keyword: "restaurant near me"

This is the highest-intent local search for Restaurant in Utica, New York. Local-pack ranking for this term is the single largest lever on monthly inbound volume.

How Stormrage Helps Restaurant Operators in Utica

Local restaurant marketing is a rank-by-data game. The 4.4★ rating from 1,222 reviews puts Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar near the category median — the three moves with measurable lift are: claim and complete the Google Business Profile, build NAP-consistent citations toward top-3 local-pack parity, and grow monthly review velocity. Each one compounds on the previous; skipping one wastes the others.

Stormrage runs all three as a single workstream and tracks rank-position movement weekly with transparent case-study reporting. If Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar would rather book the calls than do the homework, that’s exactly what we do — the contact form below connects directly to a strategist within 24 hours.

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