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Enjoy seasonal fish, organic local produce, sorbet, and pastry praised by Time Out Chicago and the Chicago Reader for an unforgettable meal!
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About This Deal
Looking for an unforgettable dining experience? Oceanique has wowed guests with inventive seafood and meat dishes that blend French tradition with modern American flair. With a top rating from the Zagat Guide and a celebrated wine program, this family-owned restaurant promises a memorable culinary adventure that combines elegance with exceptional service.
What We Offer
One Chef's Five-Course Tasting Dinner: For Two or Four
- Each meal consists of:
- Chef's surprise
- Seafood or paté appetizer
- Seasonal sorbet
- Fish entrée
- Chef's pastry selection
- Ask about the perfect wine pairing from their award winning wine list
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Why You Should Grab This Offer
Since opening its doors in 1989 in a charming 1920s Spanish-style building in Evanston, Oceanique has been a culinary landmark. Chef Mark, along with his wife Renée as General Manager and son Philíppe as Wine Director, serves up inventive seafood and meat dishes with a French touch and modern American flair. Consistently ranked as the top seafood restaurant in the Chicago metro area by the Zagat Guide since 1993, Oceanique continues to delight discerning diners with its exceptional cuisine.
With Chef Mark Grosz at the helm, each dish combines French tradition with modern American flair using only fresh ingredients. Enjoy this unique dining adventure within a charming historical setting that adds elegance to your evening. Their award-winning wine program ensures perfect pairings with over 300 wines available. The personalized service from this family-owned restaurant ensures an intimate and memorable dining experience.
Fine Print
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
Not valid on Valentine's Day. Not valid on Mother's Day. Not valid on New Year's Eve. Valid for dine-in only. Minimum $10 beverage purchase required per person. Not valid on Northwestern Commencement. Reservation required. Beverages and la carte items not included in the tasting menu. May use multiple vouchers per table. Menu subject to change. 10.25% tax not included. 18% gratuity on original non-discounted price of the service provided. BYOB prohibited. Not valid with other offers or promotions.
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About Oceanique
Oceanique's culinary history sparkles with the natural brilliance of a marine reef. The restaurant, after all, celebrated 25 years of fine dining in February 2014 after gifting itself an interior renovation in July 2013. Now the space boasts elegant cream walls, abstract art, and modern light fixtures to juxtapose the classic French cuisine that gave the restaurant its original renown. While the ambiance may have changed, Chef Mark Grosz still peppers his menu with the evidence of a culinary education acquired in France, under Jean Banchet at Le Francais.
For his eclectic dishes, which change daily, Grosz might pair butternut squash with salmon or drizzle rhubarb-mango chutney on foie gras. Beyond the signature seasonal fish dishes, he also devotes full plate space to organic, ultra-fresh produce, such as butternut squash and fiddleheads. Even with its complex array of ingredients and tastes, the menu strives to remain approachable. Time Out Chicago writes that "while the multi-ingredient preparations border on overwhelming, Grosz somehow manages to balance flavors while completely flipping off subtlety." What results is a laid-back dining atmosphere featuring delicious, creative meals, all lubricated by a selection of more than 800 wines.