About Us
About Us
Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood and steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, a Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality.
Our Story
1993
Cameron Mitchell signed a lease for a small piece of storefront property, tucked in the northwest corner of Columbus, OH. The space would be transformed into our first restaurant, “Cameron’s.” This contemporary American bistro wowed Columbus diners with diverse flavors selected from across the American culinary landscape as well as extraordinary attention to service.
1993
Cameron Mitchell signed a lease for a small piece of storefront property, tucked in the northwest corner of Columbus, OH. The space would be transformed into our first restaurant, “Cameron’s.” This contemporary American bistro wowed Columbus diners with diverse flavors selected from across the American culinary landscape as well as extraordinary attention to service.
1994-1998
With the success of Cameron’s American Bistro, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) opened 7 additional restaurant concepts ranging from an upscale diner to Italian, Steak, and more.
1994-1998
With the success of Cameron’s American Bistro, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) opened 7 additional restaurant concepts ranging from an upscale diner to Italian, Steak, and more.
1999
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants opened “The Ocean Club” at Easton Town Center in Columbus, OH, an oceanic ambiance featuring new American seafood with coastal cuisine fusions.
1999
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants opened “The Ocean Club” at Easton Town Center in Columbus, OH, an oceanic ambiance featuring new American seafood with coastal cuisine fusions.
1999 - 2006
Between 1999 and 2006, CMR opened 23 restaurants under 9 different concepts in 16 cities. This growth also included the expansion of Mitchell’s Fish Market, Cameron’s Steakhouse, Mitchell’s Steakhouse, and Columbus Fish Market, which were sold to Ruth’s Hospitality Group in 2008 (now owned by Landry’s).
1999 - 2006
Between 1999 and 2006, CMR opened 23 restaurants under 9 different concepts in 16 cities. This growth also included the expansion of Mitchell’s Fish Market, Cameron’s Steakhouse, Mitchell’s Steakhouse, and Columbus Fish Market, which were sold to Ruth’s Hospitality Group in 2008 (now owned by Landry’s).
2006
After 7 years, The Ocean Club concept was reimagined and re-concepted to Mitchell’s Ocean Club, with a new menu, logo and design combining a traditional, modern steakhouse with the finest seafood and lively lounge environment.
2006
After 7 years, The Ocean Club concept was reimagined and re-concepted to Mitchell’s Ocean Club, with a new menu, logo and design combining a traditional, modern steakhouse with the finest seafood and lively lounge environment.
2008 - 2013
With the sale of the Fish Market & Steakhouse locations, CMR was ready to expand once again. In 2008, the first Ocean Prime opened in Troy, Michigan, inspired by Mitchell’s Ocean Club. Between 2008 and 2013, nine more Ocean Prime locations opened in seven states.
2008 - 2013
With the sale of the Fish Market & Steakhouse locations, CMR was ready to expand once again. In 2008, the first Ocean Prime opened in Troy, Michigan, inspired by Mitchell’s Ocean Club. Between 2008 and 2013, nine more Ocean Prime locations opened in seven states.
2014 - 2015
Ocean Prime expanded coast-to-coast with flagship locations in Beverly Hills, California (2014) and New York, New York (2015).
2014 - 2015
Ocean Prime expanded coast-to-coast with flagship locations in Beverly Hills, California (2014) and New York, New York (2015).
2016 - 2019
CMR continued to expand the Ocean Prime brand with locations in metropolitan cities of Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Naples, Florida, Greenwood Village, Colorado, and Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary in 2018, Cameron Mitchell published “Yes is the Answer, What is the Question?” which was rated one of the “Top 12 Business Memoirs of All Time” by Forbes.
2016 - 2019
CMR continued to expand the Ocean Prime brand with locations in metropolitan cities of Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Naples, Florida, Greenwood Village, Colorado, and Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary in 2018, Cameron Mitchell published “Yes is the Answer, What is the Question?” which was rated one of the “Top 12 Business Memoirs of All Time” by Forbes.
2020
In March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world, CMR temporarily closed all restaurants and furloughed more than 4,500 associates. During this time, Cameron Mitchell was a valuable voice for the industry, having lobbied state and national legislators for PPP loans and loan forgiveness amendments to enable thousands of restaurants across the country to survive. Throughout the pandemic, Cameron was also a regular contributor to many national broadcast segments including CNN, CNBC, Fox, and more. CMR restaurants began to reopen in May, following local guidelines in each market.
2020
In March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world, CMR temporarily closed all restaurants and furloughed more than 4,500 associates. During this time, Cameron Mitchell was a valuable voice for the industry, having lobbied state and national legislators for PPP loans and loan forgiveness amendments to enable thousands of restaurants across the country to survive. Throughout the pandemic, Cameron was also a regular contributor to many national broadcast segments including CNN, CNBC, Fox, and more. CMR restaurants began to reopen in May, following local guidelines in each market.
2021 - 2022
With the return of dining out and “comeback” of the industry, our company refocused on creating extraordinary restaurants and opened five additional locations in three states, including Prime Social, a lively rooftop cocktail lounge in Kansas City, Missouri -- a sister-concept to Ocean Prime.
2021 - 2022
With the return of dining out and “comeback” of the industry, our company refocused on creating extraordinary restaurants and opened five additional locations in three states, including Prime Social, a lively rooftop cocktail lounge in Kansas City, Missouri -- a sister-concept to Ocean Prime.
2023 & Beyond
Ocean Prime continues to expand, and most recently opened in the Project 63 development in Las Vegas, Nevada in spring 2023. CMR will debut CENTO, our 100th restaurant opening, in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio, as we celebrate 30 years in business.
2023 & Beyond
Ocean Prime continues to expand, and most recently opened in the Project 63 development in Las Vegas, Nevada in spring 2023. CMR will debut CENTO, our 100th restaurant opening, in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio, as we celebrate 30 years in business.
- 1993
- 1994-1998
- 1999
- 1999 - 2006
- 2006
- 2008 - 2013
- 2014 - 2015
- 2016 - 2019
- 2020
- 2021 - 2022
- 2023 & Beyond
Our People
Our guests can expect best-in-class hospitality from our passionate and knowledgeable associates coast-to-coast.
Embracing our midwestern roots, we place the highest value on our people. We care deeply about delivering genuine hospitality and believe that every member of our team is essential to creating a memorable Ocean Prime experience. We empower our associates to say “Yes is the answer. What is the question?”
Awards
Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants in America
Ocean Prime - Tampa
100 Best Restaurants Worth Splurging On
Ocean Prime
Top 500 Chain Restaurants
Ocean Prime
America’s Top 50 Emerging Restaurants
Ocean Prime
Best Restaurants for Celebrity Sightings
Ocean Prime
Top Restaurants for Dining Al Fresco
Ocean Prime
#1 Highest-Rated Seafood Restaurant
Ocean Prime - New York City
100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
Ocean Prime
25 Seafood Towers Worth the Splurge
Ocean Prime
Best Seafood
Ocean Prime - Chicago
Best Seafood Restaurants
Ocean Prime - Los Angeles
Best Steakhouses
Ocean Prime - Denver
Best Steakhouses
Ocean Prime - Los Angeles
Giving Back
We believe in giving back to the community.
Ocean Prime is committed to the growth of the communities in which we do business. In addition to our continuous philanthropic efforts, it is our mission to provide as much support as possible to a wide variety of schools, non-profit groups and community organizations with a particular focus on families and children, education, health, safety and hunger.
Donation Inquiries
Ocean Prime Boston Culture Club Field Day
Ocean Prime Tampa Beach Clean-Up
Home Office Blanket Tie Workshop for Foster Children
