My husband and I do date night once per month and this month’s date night at Ocean Prime Indianapolis was one that will be hard to beat. The food, atmosphere and service were all exceptional. When Ocean Prime invited us to their nearby location at Keystone we couldn’t have been more excited to dress up and have some adult conversation (which of course consisted of talking about our kids).
Date Night: Ocean Prime Indianapolis
We’d just gotten back from a trip to Cedar Point where we had our first crab legs in years. Cue the Ocean Prime menu being set in front of me and my mouth started drooling at the prospect of more crab legs.
Beverages
First things first though, we had a hard time deciding on drinks because of the extensive award winning wine list. We both chose cocktails because of the fresh squeezed fruit and top shelf liquors. I highly recommend getting the Berries & Bubbles (recipe linked), a blackberry and blueberry cocktail that bubbles while you drink it!
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Starters
For appetizers we started off with the Lobster Sushi and Calamari. The Judith Calamari with Sweet Chili Sauce is now my favorite appetizer of all time. I was so impressed with how fresh the calamari was.
Executive Chef Branden Pegg said few others have suppliers with such fresh seafood and I could tell. The fruit in the Lobster Roll had me intrigued with poached lobster tail, kiwi, pickled serrano, masago and spicy mango purée. It wasn’t my favorite sushi ever but it was still delicious.
Photo Credit: Ocean Prime
Photo Credit: Ocean Prime
Entres
Between our cocktails and appetizers we were having a wonderful evening. Out comes our entrees and somehow we made more room because it smelled heavenly. As I said, I got the King Crab Legs with asparagus and drawn butter and a side of Gouda Tots. I melted like the drawn butter with each bite. The Gouda Tots were a bar-only option until it gained so much popularity it made it to the menu (and rightfully so). My husband got the 7-year award winning Chillean Sea Bass on Whipped Potatoes and a Champagne Truffle Sauce with a side of Lobster Mashed Potatoes. We were on a seafood kick but their steaks are award winning as well. Next time we’re definitely trying their Bone-in Fillet.
Sweets
Finally, although we had to pack up half our dinner to go, we couldn’t leave without trying dessert. Our waiter could not have suggested better desserts for us because we both closed our eyes with the first bite! We ordered Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie which was Peanut Butter Mousse with a Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache.
Needless to say, both of us were extremely satisfied with the entire date night at Ocean Prime Indianapolis. We’re thinking of going back for their Father’s Day special or possible their Summer Fridays!
Dishes served during Happy Hour can be found here. For couples looking for a quick, weeknight date, it is always a great option as all small plates in the Lounge are offered for half off, Monday – Friday from 4 – 7 p.m.
Steak and Eggs Father’s Day Brunch: Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as its regular dinner menu throughout Father’s Day (June 16). Reservations can be secured at www.ocean-prime.com/reservations or by calling 317.569.0975.
A BIG thank you to Ocean Prime and their fabulous staff for having us in. We hope to see you soon!
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