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Oceans

4.9 (1710)
$31 to $50
Seafood
67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, C101, Cathedral City, CA 92234

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Oceans

4.9
$31 to $50
Seafood
Cathedral City

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
An OpenTable Diners’ Choice award winner recognized as a Charming Restaurant, Neighborhood Gem, Best Rated destination, and favorite for Good for Special Occasions, Oceans offers casual-elegant dining in the desert.

Owned and operated since 1995, this intimate European-style restaurant brings the flavors of the ocean to Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Fresh seafood is prepared daily in classic Mediterranean and California-inspired styles, including lobster bouillabaisse, paella, abalone, sea bass, sand dabs, shrimp, scallops, lobster steak, salmon, swordfish, tuna, and oysters.

Not a seafood lover? Enjoy a 16-ounce veal chop, rack of lamb, or premium steak. The full bar features premium spirits and an extensive wine list. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a relaxed evening out, discover why Oceans is one of the area’s top-rated seafood restaurants with the best service.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dinning room available for parties of 10 to 40.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Oceans.

4.9

4.9
(1710)
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oceans offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent atmosphere and service," consistently "delicious" seafood, and a "welcoming environment." Guests praise the "spectacular" service, expertly prepared dishes, and a cozy setting featuring an aquarium. It's a "must-visit" spot for seafood lovers, with daily specials and a dedicated, friendly staff.
1,710 Reviews
  1. Toby

    Palm Springs84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another great dinner. The sea bass and prawns were top notch. Sat outside. Wonderful evening. Had a great time.

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  2. Tom Gold

    Palm Springs20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and particularly our server are always spectacular when we have the pleasure of dining here. Highly recommend!!!

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  3. ronald Gold

    Fort Lauderdale11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    seecice, food, surroundings were top notch in this small but nice setting sitting by the aquarium

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  4. Bill

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere and service. WE greatly appreciated the pace of the service. Very non-rushed. We ordered and finished our appetizer before ordering our main course and the time between courses was perfect. It made for a VERY enjoyable dining experience. I will absolutely be back!

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  5. Brent Gold

    Cleveland164 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we travel to the Coachella Valley, Oceans is always a must-visit restaurant for us. The staff is friendly and experienced. They make you feel at home. The seafood selection is outstanding with some meat options as well. The food is consistently delicious. My favorite is the calamari arrabbiata appetizer.

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  6. David Gold

    Palm Springs83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. The food was 5-star, the service excellent, the ambiance perfect!

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  7. Frank Gold

    Palm Springs38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the wonderful seafood and casual setting

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  8. Ira Gold

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new go to restaurant!! The Veal Chip was absolutely delicious!! Love the fact that salt is not used to make food taste good. The food stands on its own. We will definitely be back and become regular visitors.

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  9. Barbara Gold

    Washington DC49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first trip to Palm Springs and first dinner at Oceans. I wish I could take it home with me. Everything was great - the atmosphere (old school), the staff, the traditional cocktails, expertly prepared, and the incredible food. Would definitely recommend.

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  10. Ira Gold

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful find!! Fresh seafood served with a smile in a small quaint restaurant. Absolutely going on to our list of favorites. 5 stars across the board

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dinning room available for parties of 10 to 40.

FAQs

Portions at Oceans are generally described as satisfying, guests frequently call them "great" or "perfectly sized, " with several noting large lobster tails and generous mains.

Yes, Oceans has a pleasant outdoor patio with a few tables, and guests report enjoying patio seating (including heaters on cool nights).

Casual dress is the guide: comfortable and neat attire is appropriate, even as Oceans presents a fine-dining seafood experience.

Yes, Oceans is a lovely pick for date night, with an intimate dining room, attentive service and many guests celebrating anniversaries and special evenings.

Oceans is especially nice for an early dinner, guests say a 5:30 seating (ideal before a 7:00 curtain) gave them choice of seating and a relaxed, unhurried meal.

Tuesdays are a lovely choice, a guest describes a very enjoyable Tuesday dinner there, noting a steady service and outstanding sea bass and barramundi.

Yes, the patio welcomes dogs: guests explicitly note that Oceans has a pet-friendly outdoor patio that feels like a green, private oasis.

Yes, families dine at Oceans: one reviewer visited with a then-15-year-old, and others describe family celebrations, a welcoming staff, and a back room suitable for larger groups.

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Oceans

4.9
$31 to $50
Seafood
Cathedral City

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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