Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime is the upscale seafood and steakhouse that brings that "expense account dinner" energy to the Strip, with a happy hour that lets regular humans experience the vibe without financing it like a second mortgage. It's polished, sophisticated, and surprisingly welcoming if you're not wearing a Rolex, especially during happy hour when the deals make the luxury semi-accessible.

The Happy Hour Lowdown

Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 4pm-6:30pm and Sunday-Thursday from 9pm-close at the bar with $6 cocktails, $6 wines, $6 appetizers. That's legitimately remarkable for an upscale Strip steakhouse—you're getting craft cocktails, quality wine selections, and apps like lobster bisque, calamari, and prime beef sliders for six bucks each. It's one of the best happy hour value propositions on the Strip for this level of quality.

Why You're Actually Here

To experience upscale dining without the upscale bill. Ocean Prime does high-end seafood and steaks in a sophisticated environment, and happy hour's your entry ticket. The $6 deals include actual quality food—not just fried apps, but stuff like their famous lobster bisque and beef tenderloin items. The cocktails are properly made, the wine selection's curated, and the service maintains that upscale standard even during happy hour.

The Vibe Check

It's sleek and sophisticated—dark woods, mood lighting, booth seating, a massive bar area, that quiet wealth aesthetic. The happy hour crowd's a mix of professionals unwinding, couples starting their evening, and savvy locals who know this deal exists. Music's jazz and soft enough for conversation. The space feels expensive in that intentional way where everything's polished and nothing's left to chance. Dress code's business casual minimum; your flip-flops will feel very wrong here.

Real Talk

Even with $6 happy hour deals, you're still at an upscale Strip restaurant. The portions are refined (small), so you'll need multiple orders if you're actually hungry. The bar area during peak happy hour gets competitive—show up early or be prepared to wait. Regular menu pricing outside happy hour is what you'd expect: expensive. Service is polished but can feel formal if you're used to casual spots. It's the Strip, so parking's a production.

Pro Tips

Those $6 appetizers are insane value—order multiple. The lobster bisque is a signature; don't skip it. Arrive by 4:15pm to snag bar seats before the after-work crowd hits. The late-night happy hour (9pm-close) is clutch if you want the deals with smaller crowds. Dress appropriately; you'll feel uncomfortable if you're too casual. Make it a whole evening—start with happy hour, then head elsewhere for dinner to save money. Validate parking at The Forum Shops.