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Upscale Seafood · Fine Dining

Ocean 48 Menu 2026: Seafood, Raw Bar & Signature Dishes

Full Ocean 48 menu guide for 2026 -- signature dishes, raw bar offerings, wood-grilled fish, steakhouse selections and cocktails from this upscale Scottsdale seafood concept. Below: a concept overview, menu categories with descriptions, what to order, and answers to the most common questions about Ocean 48.

Raw bar & shellfish towersWood-grilled whole fishUpscale fine diningScottsdale, AZFox Restaurant Concepts
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Sample · $$$

Signature items

Shellfish TowerMarket price
Chilean Sea BassFine dining
Lobster TailMarket price
Surf & Turf (A5 Wagyu)Fine dining
Oysters on the Half ShellMarket price
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Quick answers

Ocean 48 -- what to know before you go

The four things diners most often ask about Ocean 48, answered in one glance.

Must-order appetizer
Shellfish Tower

The defining Ocean 48 experience -- oysters, shrimp, crab claws and seasonal shellfish, tiered and chilled. Perfect for two or more.

Best fish entree
Chilean Sea Bass

Miso-ginger glazed sea bass is consistently cited as the most-ordered fish entree -- rich, flaky and deeply savory.

Best for special occasion
Surf & Turf (A5 Wagyu + Lobster)

The premium combination of A5 Wagyu medallions and a cold-water lobster tail. Upscale occasion centerpiece.

Best raw-bar pick
East & West Coast Oyster Flight

Daily rotating selection from both coasts -- the classic starting point at any raw-bar-centric seafood restaurant.

Raw bar

Ocean 48 raw bar -- oysters, shellfish towers & more

The raw bar is the heart of the Ocean 48 concept. Oysters are selected from East and West Coast producers and rotate daily based on what's freshest. The shellfish tower is the venue's most iconic shareable -- built to order and presented tiered on ice.

Daily rotation

East & West Coast Oysters

Half-shells from rotating East and West Coast producers -- the selection changes daily. Ask your server what's in and where they're from. Classic mignonette, cocktail sauce and lemon accompany.

Signature shareable

Shellfish Tower

Tiered and chilled: oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, crab claws and seasonal shellfish. Available in individual and group sizes. The most photogenic item on the menu -- order it for the table.

Classic

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled jumbo shrimp with house cocktail sauce and lemon. A clean, reliable raw-bar classic. Works as a solo starter or as a component of the full tower experience.

Market availability

Alaskan King Crab

Split king crab legs served chilled or warm with drawn butter. Subject to market availability and priced accordingly. Confirm with your server when visiting.

Composed raw dish

Tuna Tartare

Sushi-grade ahi with avocado, cucumber and sesame, plated with wonton crisps. A raw-bar crossover: more composed than classic, lighter than an entree.

Hot raw-bar item

Oysters Rockefeller

Baked oysters with spinach, Pernod cream and herb breadcrumbs. The only cooked oyster preparation -- a warm contrast to the cold tower.

What's new & what's essential

Ocean 48 signature dishes & must-orders

These are the dishes that define Ocean 48 -- items that appear most frequently in reviews, recommendations and social coverage. If it's your first visit, this is where to start.

Signature

Shellfish Tower

Multi-tiered chilled presentation of oysters, jumbo shrimp, crab claws and seasonal shellfish. The most photogenic item and the best way to open a meal at Ocean 48.

Wood-fired

Whole Grilled Branzino

Mediterranean sea bass butterflied and cooked over a live wood fire. Light, clean and fragrant -- the ideal option if you want whole-fish flavor without heaviness.

Chef pick

Chilean Sea Bass (Miso-Ginger)

The most-requested single entree. Rich, buttery sea bass glazed with miso and ginger over bok choy and jasmine rice -- accessible and impressive simultaneously.

Premium

Surf & Turf (A5 Wagyu + Lobster)

The highest-ticket combination on the menu and the go-to for celebrations: Japanese A5 Wagyu medallions alongside a cold-water broiled lobster tail.

Side

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Cavatappi in a five-cheese sauce loaded with lobster meat and topped with toasted breadcrumbs. One of the most-ordered sides -- substantial enough for two to share.

Cocktail

Ocean 48 Old Fashioned

The house take on the classic -- bourbon or rye with demerara and bitters. A well-executed, unfussy cocktail that pairs broadly with the menu.

Most ordered

Top 6 Ocean 48 dishes (ranked by popularity)

Ranked by frequency of appearance in guest reviews, local food coverage and social media documentation. These six dishes are the ones most diners order -- and most recommend.

  1. 1Shellfish TowerRaw bar flagship -- oysters, shrimp, crab claws.Market price
  2. 2Chilean Sea BassMiso-ginger glaze; the most-ordered entree.Fine dining
  3. 3Whole Grilled BranzinoWood-fired whole fish, lemon-herb butter.Fine dining
  4. 4Surf & Turf (A5 Wagyu)Premium occasion centerpiece.Fine dining
  5. 5Lobster TailCold-water, broiled with drawn butter.Market price
  6. 6Lobster Mac & CheeseMost-ordered side; shareable.Fine dining
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All Ocean 48 menu categories with item counts.

Raw Bar6 itemsStarters & Small Plates6 itemsSalads4 itemsWood-Grilled Fish & Entrees10 itemsLand & Sea (Steakhouse Selections)3 itemsSides6 itemsDesserts4 itemsCocktails & Beverages6 items
Full menu

Ocean 48 menu -- all categories & dishes (2026)

All categories below with item descriptions and dietary tags. Raw bar items, entrees, sides, desserts and cocktails.

About prices. Ocean 48 does not publish a publicly-verified, up-to-date price list online. Per Menupedia policy, we do not publish prices we cannot verify. Many items (lobster, king crab, whole fish) are also market-priced and fluctuate seasonally. For current pricing, check the official menu at ocean48.com or call the restaurant directly. Fine-dining pricing context: full dinner for two with cocktails typically runs $150-$250+ before tax and tip.
How it compares

Ocean 48 vs. Bonefish Grill, Red Lobster & RPM Seafood

How does Ocean 48 stack up against the most-searched seafood restaurants? Quick attribute comparison below.

AttributeOcean 48Bonefish GrillRed LobsterRPM Seafood
Price tier$$$$$$-$$$$$
Concept typeFine diningCasual diningChain casualFine dining
Raw barYes (signature)LimitedNoYes
Whole fishYes (wood-grilled)NoNoYes
Shellfish towerYes (signature)NoNoYes
ReservationsRecommendedWalk-in friendlyWalk-inRecommended
FootprintMulti-locationChain (~200 U.S.)Chain (~500 U.S.)Single-location

Price tier definitions: $ = under $20/person, $$ = $20-$50, $$$ = $50+ before drinks. Ocean 48 targets the $$$ fine-dining segment. Bonefish Grill and Pappadeaux occupy upscale casual ($$ range); Red Lobster is mass-market chain casual ($-$$).

Dietary guide

Gluten-free, vegetarian & allergy-aware dining at Ocean 48

Ocean 48's seafood-focused menu is naturally accommodating for many dietary needs. A significant portion of the menu -- especially from the raw bar and grilled fish sections -- is naturally gluten-free or adaptable on request.

Vegetarian options are more limited given the seafood focus, though salads, vegetable sides and select starters are available. The kitchen handles shellfish, fish, dairy and gluten in a shared environment -- always alert your server to serious allergies before ordering.

Cross-contact possible. Confirm with the restaurant for serious allergies or celiac.

  • Naturally GF: most raw bar items, grilled fish fillets, many sides (GF-tagged)
  • GF sides: roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, broccolini, creamed spinach
  • Vegetarian: salads, select starters, desserts (Key lime, creme brulee)
  • Vegan: grilled asparagus, broccolini, sorbet (confirm preparation)
  • Shellfish allergy: alert server -- shared kitchen environment
About Ocean 48

Fox Restaurant Concepts' upscale seafood house in Scottsdale, AZ

Ocean 48 is an upscale modern seafood restaurant from Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC), the Scottsdale-based hospitality group founded by Sam Fox and known for Flower Child, North Italia, Culinary Dropout and a dozen other distinct brands. Ocean 48 is FRC's fine-dining seafood concept -- positioned at the premium end of the group's portfolio.

The restaurant is built around the raw bar and wood-fired cooking: oysters from rotating East and West Coast producers, a signature shellfish tower, whole fish cooked over live wood fire, and a steakhouse-inspired land side (filet, bone-in ribeye, A5 Wagyu) for the surf-and-turf occasion. Cocktails and wine are curated to pair with a seafood-forward menu.

The flagship location anchors the north Scottsdale dining corridor at Pinnacle Peak -- one of the highest-concentration fine-dining markets in Arizona, serving both resort visitors and local diners seeking a special-occasion destination.

Fox Restaurant Concepts was acquired in part by The Cheesecake Factory Inc. in 2019, though FRC's brands operate with their own identity and leadership.

$$$Price tier
AZHome market
FRCFox Rest. Concepts
Raw barSignature
Ordering tips

How to get the most from an Ocean 48 visit

Start here

Lead with the raw bar

Order the shellfish tower or a flight of oysters as soon as you sit down. The raw bar sets the tone for the meal and the shellfish is best enjoyed while the rest of the menu is being considered.

Ask the server

Inquire about daily fish

Whole fish availability varies by what was delivered that morning. The server will know what's freshest and at its best that evening -- this is often the highest-value order on the menu.

Best value

Share the sides

Sides at Ocean 48 are designed to be shared. The lobster mac and cheese and truffle parmesan fries are substantial enough for the table -- ordering two or three sides between a group makes financial and logistical sense.

Reservations

Book ahead, especially weekends

North Scottsdale's fine-dining restaurants fill quickly on Friday and Saturday evenings and during resort season (October through April). Book through ocean48.com or OpenTable well in advance for weekend dining.

Occasion dining

Request a celebration note

Ocean 48 is a popular special-occasion destination. Alert the restaurant when booking if you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary or event -- the team often accommodates with a personalized touch.

Bar seating

Bar seats for walk-ins

The bar area at Ocean 48 typically accepts walk-ins even when the dining room is fully reserved. Bar diners have access to the full menu and cocktail program -- a solid option if you didn't plan ahead.

Location

Where to find Ocean 48

The flagship Ocean 48 is located at 8651 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 in the heart of north Scottsdale's fine-dining corridor. The area is anchored by resort hotels and an affluent residential base, making it one of Arizona's most active upscale restaurant markets.

For current hours, additional location information, and reservations, visit the official site at ocean48.com.

  • Flagship: 8651 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Market: North Scottsdale / Phoenix metro
  • Reservations: ocean48.com or OpenTable
  • Walk-ins: Bar area, subject to availability
  • Dress code: Smart casual to dressy
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Pappadeaux menu

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RPM Seafood menu

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Common questions

Ocean 48 -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Ocean 48's menu, concept, pricing and location.

What kind of food does Ocean 48 serve?

Ocean 48 is an upscale modern seafood restaurant from Fox Restaurant Concepts based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The menu centers on a raw bar (oysters, shellfish towers, shrimp cocktail), wood-grilled whole fish and fillets (branzino, halibut, salmon, Chilean sea bass), prime steakhouse proteins (filet, wagyu, bone-in ribeye) and a curated cocktail program. The vibe is resort fine dining -- sophisticated but not stiff.

Where is Ocean 48 located?

The flagship Ocean 48 location is at 8651 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255, in the north Scottsdale / Pinnacle Peak corridor -- one of the most concentrated fine-dining areas in the Phoenix metro. Check the official site at ocean48.com for current hours, reservation availability, and any additional locations.

How much does it cost to eat at Ocean 48?

Ocean 48 is an upscale fine-dining experience. Starters typically range from the mid-teens to mid-twenties; fish entrees from the mid-thirties to fifties; lobster and king crab are market-priced and can run higher. Full dinner for two with cocktails typically lands in the $150–$250+ range before tax and tip. Because the restaurant does not publish a verified online price list, Menupedia does not publish per-item prices for Ocean 48 -- check the official site or call the restaurant for current pricing.

Does Ocean 48 have a raw bar?

Yes -- the raw bar is one of Ocean 48's signature features. Expect East and West Coast oysters (the selection rotates daily), jumbo shrimp cocktail, Alaskan king crab (subject to market availability), and tiered shellfish towers built for sharing. The raw bar is best experienced as a standalone first course or a dedicated pre-dinner ritual.

Does Ocean 48 take reservations?

Yes. Ocean 48 strongly recommends reservations, especially on weekends and during resort-season peak (October through April in Scottsdale). Reservations are available through the official website at ocean48.com or via OpenTable. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability.

Is Ocean 48 gluten-free friendly?

Many of Ocean 48's core menu items -- grilled fish, shellfish from the raw bar, sides like grilled asparagus, broccolini and creamed spinach -- are naturally gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free on request. Cross-contact is possible in a shared kitchen. Alert your server to any allergy or dietary requirement before ordering, and confirm with the restaurant directly.

What is Fox Restaurant Concepts?

Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) is a Scottsdale-based hospitality group founded by Sam Fox. FRC operates a portfolio of distinct restaurant brands across the U.S. -- including Flower Child, Culinary Dropout, The Henry, North Italia, Blanco and others. Ocean 48 is FRC's upscale seafood concept. Cheesecake Factory Inc. acquired a controlling stake in FRC in 2019.

Does Ocean 48 have a happy hour?

Ocean 48 has historically offered a bar and lounge happy hour with discounted cocktails and select small bites. Hours and offerings vary by season and are subject to change -- confirm directly with the restaurant or check the official site for current promotions.

How does Ocean 48 compare to Bonefish Grill or Red Lobster?

Ocean 48 is a fine-dining seafood concept, not a casual chain. It positions closer to an upscale steakhouse-with-seafood than to a casual-dining seafood chain. Bonefish Grill offers a similar seafood-forward approach at a casual-dining price point (entrees $15--$30); Red Lobster is a mass-market family chain (entrees $12--$25). Ocean 48 targets a premium-occasion diner with a much higher price point, smaller footprint and a heavier raw-bar emphasis. See also: RPM Seafood and Catch Las Vegas for comparable fine-dining seafood concepts.

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