H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.5 (1272)

$50 and over

Seafood

41 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

We are currently accepting reservations by phone only. Kindly reach out to us via phone and we would be happy to help assist you. Please visit our website for the latest updates on our menu: www.h2oceanrestaurant.com

H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar in Cedar Knolls “From Hook To Plate.” Our practices support all local fisheries and vegetable farms. Our Team prepares to impress! Proud Members of the Honest Fish Society promoting only seasonal, local fishing practices.
H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar is located in the heart of Morris County, New Jersey just off of Route 10 and minutes off Route 287 in Cedar Knolls. We proudly opened our doors for business on August 11, 2014 after extensive renovations to what was once Il Giordino Restaurant. The interior experience of H2Ocean is beautiful and sophisticated with just enough whimsy thrown in to make it comfortable and fun.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.h2oceanrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joe Masucci
Catering
H2O TO GO CATERING “Whatever you need Whenever you need it” Perfect for your office party, social event, or any special occasion *Minimum 24 hour notice is needed for all orders* For more information: Jack@h2oceanrestaurant.com | 973-984-9594
Private party facilities
The team at H2Ocean strives to excite the senses and deliver the highest quality of service, food, and beverage to your guests. The Submarine Room An intimate, private loft area with a custom design to make any event memorable Main Dining Room Our main dining room offers spacious seating, an open atmosphere and a modern touch with custom images of the ocean. (Subject to availability | food and beverage minimum required) Raw Bar Semi Private Dining Room Get shucked in this semi private space with full access to the main bar and raw bar, this space has an amazing energy and will leave you wanting more Below Deck (Lower Banquet Room) A unique space ready to be customized for any special event. Features a private entrance, foyer, custom lighting, sound system, mobile bar setup For more information: Jack@h2oceanrestaurant.com | 973-984-9594

Location
41 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Neighborhood
Hanover
Cross street
Route 10
Parking details
Private, secure Parking Lot available
Public transit
Stop is 1 block from H2Ocean.
Entertainment
Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:30pm Monday Thru FridaySpecial events varies month to month visit website for details
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baby Mixed Greens$10.00
Mixed greens, poached pears, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
Kale Salad$10.00
Shaved fennel, toasted sunflower seeds, parmesan, croutons, lemon vinaigrette
H2Ocean Salad$10.00
Romaine hearts, tomato, cucumber, radish, avocado, shaved parmesan, green goddess dressing
Roasted Beet Salad$11.00
Granny smith apples, candied walnuts, apple wood smoked bacon, goat cheese vinaigrette

Raw Bar

Wild Shrimp Cocktail$12.00
Three u12 shrimp, H2Ocean cocktail sauce
Local Little Neck Clams
on the half shell
- each$9.00
Atlantic Seaboard Oysters
On the half shell, champagne mignotte, H2Ocean cocktail sauce
- each$15.00

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with farm fries or greens

Black Label Burger$11.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, brioche
Crab Cake Sandwich$15.00
Beet & jicama slaw, scallion aioli, brioche
Braised Short Rib Sandwich$11.00
Gruyere, carmelized onions, brioche
Lobster Roll$15.00
Maine lobster, pickled celery, green goddess dressing, brioche roll

Entrees

Crispy Potato Crusted Wild Sole$17.00
Crab mash, caviar beurre blanc
Crispy Wild King Slamon$19.00
Cauliflower puree, caper berries, ice wine vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken$14.00
Truffle mac & cheese, broccolini, chicken demi
Day Boat Sea Scallops$18.00
Extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest & herbs, chef's farm vegetable misto

Pasta

Gnocchi Primavera$14.00
House made potato gnocchi, farm vegetable misto, ricotta salata
Lobster Mac & Cheese$16.00
Black truffle, creamy mascarpone

Side Plates

Farm Fries$5.00
Sauteed Spinach$5.00
Grilled Asparagus$5.00
Farm Vegetable Misto$5.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar.

4.5

(1272)

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,272 Reviews

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robertvdw
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at H2Ocean. The food, beverages, and service were great. Unfortunately I guess this will be the last time to be able to go for some time do to the corona virus. Hopefully it will not be forever and we will be able to go back soon.
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KarenF Gold
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great menu and service. We've been here many times and is consistently good. Wine list is great, but needs to be updated when wines are not available, still five stars
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pairof8s Gold
New York City140 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about H2Ocean. The bar is bustling and they serve nice cocktails. The fish is fresh, service prompt and attentive, and the food is delicious. The halibut was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, the tuna was seared perfectly, rare inside, and the special fettuccine with scallops in a tarragon cream sauce was delicate and delicious. The donuts for dessert were amazing, but the pot de creme was too thick, not chocolaty enough, and flavorless....... Can't wait to go back despite the dessert!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience ! Everything we had was delicious ! We couldn’t make up our minds on what to order so decided we will have to go back! We started with the tuna mango tartare... so delicious! I highly recommend the lobster bisque soup. It was perfect.. just the right amount cream and sherry ! For dinner I had a new seafood pasta dish with scallops and shrimp. The dish was huge so I took half home and had it for lunch the next day! We ended with the donuts ... they are a must have and went well with our dessert martinis ! Can’t wait to go back!
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susell Gold
New York City104 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had celebrated a special occasion here before and wanted to return since we were very pleased before. The food and service were excellent and the portions were quite plentiful. We will definitely come back again.
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GaryN
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selections and specials. Portions are quite ample and perhaps two appetizers would have been enough!
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arborette
New York City13 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 10, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Soup arrived cold. Was warmed and generously comped. Bt still, who's watching the kitchen? Fries were burnt, and inedible. In a state full of places that do great french fries, these were among the worst I ever had. Lobster role was mediocre. Lobster was mushy. Roll was a slice a buttered slice of bread folded over.
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BostonGary
Greater Boston54 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience. Delicious food. A little loud.
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dantheman320
Baltimore18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant met all expectations. The fish was uniformly excellent and prices also met expectations. Service was attentive without being cloying.
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RalphD
Philadelphia11 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
For a seafood restaurant appetizers were unimpressive...the owners should try Roots in Summit....no comparison!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.h2oceanrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joe Masucci
Catering
H2O TO GO CATERING “Whatever you need Whenever you need it” Perfect for your office party, social event, or any special occasion *Minimum 24 hour notice is needed for all orders* For more information: Jack@h2oceanrestaurant.com | 973-984-9594
Private party facilities
The team at H2Ocean strives to excite the senses and deliver the highest quality of service, food, and beverage to your guests. The Submarine Room An intimate, private loft area with a custom design to make any event memorable Main Dining Room Our main dining room offers spacious seating, an open atmosphere and a modern touch with custom images of the ocean. (Subject to availability | food and beverage minimum required) Raw Bar Semi Private Dining Room Get shucked in this semi private space with full access to the main bar and raw bar, this space has an amazing energy and will leave you wanting more Below Deck (Lower Banquet Room) A unique space ready to be customized for any special event. Features a private entrance, foyer, custom lighting, sound system, mobile bar setup For more information: Jack@h2oceanrestaurant.com | 973-984-9594

Location
41 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Neighborhood
Hanover
Cross street
Route 10
Parking details
Private, secure Parking Lot available
Public transit
Stop is 1 block from H2Ocean.
Entertainment
Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:30pm Monday Thru FridaySpecial events varies month to month visit website for details
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Appetizers

PEI Mussels$9.00

Frito Misto$13.00

Lina's Housemade Meatballs$9.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$15.00

Soup

French Onion

New England Clam Chowder

Salads

Baby Mixed Greens$10.00

Kale Salad$10.00

H2Ocean Salad$10.00

Roasted Beet Salad$11.00

Raw Bar

Wild Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Local Little Neck Clams

Atlantic Seaboard Oysters

Sandwiches

Black Label Burger$11.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$15.00

Braised Short Rib Sandwich$11.00

Lobster Roll$15.00

Entrees

Crispy Potato Crusted Wild Sole$17.00

Crispy Wild King Slamon$19.00

Roasted Chicken$14.00

Day Boat Sea Scallops$18.00

Pasta

Gnocchi Primavera$14.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$16.00

Side Plates

Farm Fries$5.00

Sauteed Spinach$5.00

Grilled Asparagus$5.00

Farm Vegetable Misto$5.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable