Ocean Bar

Definitely in the top 5 of worst dining experiences ever. After we'd ordered all of these bottles they informed us that there was no more food in the kitchen... This is at noon, which made no sense. Unless a very hungry hippo had been dining there just before we arrived.

Service was terrible and the management wasn't helpful AT ALL in resolving any of my concerns. I guess they'd already had $500 of my money when I complained so it didn't matter what happened next. This used to be one of my favorite venues to come to during my trips home. I don't plan on going back unless it changes owners. Ocean Bar represents everything that is wrong with the new South Bay.

I love coming here for happy hour. The week day happy hours are amazing here because it's usually not too crowded (if there's not an event going on or anything) and it's such a beautiful place to watch the sun set! The Abigaile beers (brewed there) are only $4 during happy hour, and I really like their beers. Also, the tasting menu available during happy hour always has new, interesting small plates that are only $6.88. Recently, I've had very tasty mussels there. Great deal!

That being said... I have been here a little later in the evening, when it was packed, and did not have the best service. The waitress was running in a million directions and it just took forever to get drinks, silverware, etc. which was frustrating.

I also went late night and it was very packed, loud, etc... a great place for singles, but I generally am not the type to like standing around all night - I like to sit! SO for me personally, I love this place for weekday happy hours, but try to steer clear of it when it gets super packed and meat-fest-ish late night/weekends :)

Ocean bar has very good rooftop ocean views, although it's not as nice up on the sundeck as it could be.  The menu is from Abigales downstairs - it's very good and changes frequently.