![]() Oceanarium Restaurantīrunch buffet Saturday–Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 921-6111. Buffet prices range from $45.95 to $47.95 (depending on the day). and nightly dinner buffet from 4:30 to 10 p.m. brunch buffet Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. ![]() The restaurant is open daily and features its breakfast buffet from 6 to 10 a.m. “We are a family-friendly restaurant with an upscale, casual feel.” However, he foresees a bar and lounge area that will rival the best on the island. “Plans still are in its infancy stages,” says Nagamine. The restaurant currently is in the planning phase for a sizable renovation. Under the direction of Pacific Beach Hotel executive chef Mariano Lalica, who, with more than 20 years of experience, specializes in French, Italian and Hawaii regional cuisine, Oceanarium is confident in its culinary presentation, and invites all to “sea” what the restaurant is all about. Or, if an assortment of fruit is more your speed, Tropical Fruit Platter is available for $40 on the amenity menu. Priced at $27, this a la carte item presents al dente linguine in a basil cream sauce with a seafood symphony of tiger prawns, Manila clams and sea scallops.įinally for dessert, finish off a fantastic meal with sweet sensations such as Passion Fruit Tart, Triple Chocolate Mousse, Tiramisu and Flourless Chocolate Cake ($8 each). For those who want to relish in the flavors of the sea, Seafood Linguine is heavenly. Wet n Wild Adult - R192, Wet n Wild Child/Senior - R156, Wed to Sun only, Aquarium. ![]() Guests may choose to order from our a la carte menu during breakfast and dinner,” states Nagamine, who recommends King Crab Benedict from the a la carte breakfast menu, along with 12-ounce New York Angus Steak ($31) with peppercorn and cognac reduction for dinner. Sea World Adult - R202, Sea World Child/Senior - R154, open daily. “Many think of Oceanarium for just our buffet, but we’re much more than that. Tropical Fruit Platter ($40 on amenity menu)Ĭorn and Black Bean Salad, Poke and Roasted Vegetable and Rotini Pasta General manager Frank Nagamine and executive chef Mariano Lalica Nagamine says Crab Night ($47.95 per person Sunday, Monday and Thursday) draws quite a crowd of seafood enthusiasts.”Crab Night is my favorite because you have free range of unlimited Snow and King Crab Legs.” In addition, guests are in for a surprise because executive chef Mariano Lalica includes a few unexpected dishes on the buffet line each night. This spectacle under the sea only gets better, as patrons are treated to a buffet line, which boasts an exquisite selection of restaurant classics, from prime rib and crab legs to the catch of the day, sushi, salad bar, appetizers and, of course, a variety of desserts. “Our genuine aloha spirit, along with our bountiful buffet, has made us a family destination for years.” Plus, we’re the only restaurant that employs a mermaid,” says general manager Franklin Nagamine. Oceanarium attracts local residents and visitors from near and far. “We want to provide our guests with a once in a lifetime experience. The three-story, 280,000-gallon aquarium is home to hundreds of fish and other marine life such as stingrays and Leopard Groupers. Understanding how manatees navigate and experience their world is allowing resource managers to better understand them and protect this endangered species in the wild.For a dining adventure unlike any other, Oceanarium, located on the main floor of Pacific Beach Hotel is set to impress, as patrons are surrounded by a massive, state-of-the-art live aquarium, which encompasses the dining room. We've studied everything from their eyesight, hearing, physiology and body temperature to the tiny hairs, called vibrissae, that cover their bodies. Hugh and Buffett are the only manatees in the world trained to participate in special manatee research projects designed to help us understand how manatees perceive their natural environment. As animal ambassadors, these half brothers introduce thousands of visitors to manatees each year and help spread the word about how you can protect endangered manatees in the wild.īut their role at Mote goes beyond being good ambassadors for their species. You can find them munching on their lunches around noon daily-they eat 72 to 84 heads of romaine lettuce each day! Originally born at the Miami Seaquarium, Hugh and Buffett came to Mote in 1996. Our manatees, Hugh & Buffett, are two of the most charismatic residents in the Aquarium. Your symbolic adoption directly benefits Mote Aquarium and the animals inside.įunding for Mote's Manatee Cam is made possible by the Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocates and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Here is Mote's live Manatee Cam! Read about our resident manatees, Hugh & Buffett, below, and check out our other webcams, virtual events and social media at: /virtual
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