Oceanfront restaurant is the newest addition to the revitalized Pompano Beach Fishing Village
Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier, a majestic two-story, oceanfront dining destination,makes its much-anticipated debut with a dinner seating on Friday, August 30, 2019.
With stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, the 20,000-square-foot, 9,750 square-feet under air, beach-chic restaurant is located at 250 North Pompano Beach Boulevard in Pompano Beach.Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunches, Oceanic is open seven days a week:Monday through Thursday 11:30a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Owned and operated by LM Restaurants, Inc., Oceanic is a family-owned business with ties to South Florida’s restaurant scene dating back more than 40 years to the former Seafood Shanty in Deerfield Beach. Founded by husband and wife duo, Lou and Joy Moshakos, with daughter Amber serving as president, the family has turned their dream of creating a landmark South Florida restaurant for locals and visitors alike into a reality.
“My family is overjoyed to come full circle and return home to where our love of cooking and running a restaurant all began,” said Lou Moshakos, CEO of LM Restaurant, Inc. “We are proudof this magnificent restaurant and look forward to serving the community.We invite everyone to visit, meet our fabulous and friendly staff, enjoy a meal, relax with a cocktail by the bar or host a special event. Everyone is welcome.”
Menu
Executive Chef Brian Cantrell designed amenu emphasizing locally sourced seafood, delivered daily. Signature dishes include a fresh catch of the day, prepared grilled or blackened, andwild-caught seasonal whole fishsimply grilled with house-made lathoriganiand served with ancient grain rice and seasonal vegetables.
The bountiful menuincludes seared diver scallops, walnut rosemary crusted salmon, grilled cauliflower steak, sea salt brined roasted chicken and more. Favorites for land-lovers include juicy certified angus beef cuts of filet mignon, New York strip and cowgirl ribeye steaks and baby back ribs. An array of starter items includesconch chowder, tuna tatakiand grilled artichokes. The salad selection features heirloom tomato and burrata, fresh watermelon with grilled shrimp, aspin on the traditional iceberg wedge and Caesar salads. Handheld sandwiches include a sea salt brined chicken salad wrap, lobster roll sliders, house smoked salmon BLT, burgers (beef or vegetarian) and a fresh catch fish sandwich.
Brunch is served on weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering favorites like Nutella stuffed Bananas Foster French toast;Surf and Turf Eggs Benedict with crab, chicken and waffles;Steak and Eggs, New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Avocado Toast and custom omelets.
Specialty desserts made in-house include the Chocolate Trilogy, a decadent combination of bittersweet ganache, chocolate hazelnut mousse, milk chocolate cake, pistachio gelato and Valrhona chocolate nougatine; Key Lime Crème Brulee with toasted coconut meringue, fresh berries and a graham cracker crumble; Fat Elvis Pie, a chocolate banana mousse with nutter butter crust and candied bacon; Upside Down Pineapple Bread Pudding or a warm, seasonal Fruit Tostada with vanilla bean gelato.
Bar
Oceanic’ sextraordinary wine system offers a selection of 24superb white and red wines. The eco-friendly dispensing system protects each wine’s integrity and allows for consistent quality and temperature control in a sustainable manner without oxidation or waste, enabling guests to explore vintage wines traditionally served only by the bottle.
In addition to being convenient and compact, the system eliminates waste from empty wine bottles, closures, foils and labels, with each 26-bottle kegeliminating 3,000 bottles over its lifetime. By eliminating loss from oxidized wine in corked bottles, the keg system also saves approximately 10-15 percent of inventory.
More than a dozen craft beersare on tap plus chilled margaritas, mojitos and red and white sangrias. In addition, Oceanic’s mixologists created a dozen delightful surf-side cocktails, all made with fresh ingredients.
A focal point of the restaurant’s design is the custom-built, 5,000 square-foot, outdoorbar with shaded panoramic ocean views and tropical breezes.
Design
Oceanic’s unique architectural design captures the enchantment of the sea and pays homage to its majestic beachside location by offering expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean from any vantage point, whether a guest is seated on one of the patio decks or inside under air. The layout and design of the restaurant were created to offer diners a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options and maximize the panoramic ocean views.
The expansive first floor features airy 25-foot ceilings and curved walls depicting the hull and bow of an ocean liner.The thoughtful layout and décor of the spacious second floor offers a spectacular private event space designed for flexible formal and lounge seating configurations.With a partial rooftop for shade and a dedicated and convenient kitchen and bar, the second floor is ideal for intimate groups as well aslargerparties.
