Ocean Prime

What Ocean Prime does

Ocean Prime is a fine dining restaurant brand operated by privately held Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The concept centers on a premium seafood and prime steak menu served alongside an award-honored wine program, signature cocktails, and private dining capabilities, targeting affluent diners seeking an upscale experience for celebrations, business meals, and special occasions. The company operates 21 locations across 17 markets in the United States, with a footprint that includes trophy real estate positions such as Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, the Las Vegas Strip, near the White House in Washington D.C., and Fifth Avenue South in Naples. The brand originated as Mitchell's Ocean Club in Columbus and has expanded coast-to-coast under the Ocean Prime banner, employing 5,000+ associates with 80% of promotions sourced internally.

The business model is predominantly dine-in service revenue, with entrees priced at approximately $40-$100+, augmented by private dining events, online ordering through the OLO platform at select locations, gift card sales through a dedicated e-commerce storefront (shopoceanprime.com), and a customer loyalty program (VIPrime). Technology infrastructure is built on third-party integrations rather than proprietary systems: OpenTable manages reservations across all locations and OLO powers online ordering where deployed. There is no public-facing API, mobile app, or disclosed AI/ML capability. Marketing relies on organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), the VIPrime loyalty program for retention, email newsletters, and the company website.

Strategic positioning is anchored by a 30-year commitment to responsible sourcing, supported by long-standing supplier relationships with Sabatino Tartufi, Michael's Finer Meats & Seafood, Chef's Garden, ProAct (Greener Fields Together), and an exclusive private-label oyster partnership with Cape Cod Oyster Co. (Rose & Garnet). The company is privately held, does not disclose revenue, has no venture funding history, and is actively expanding through new unit openings in high-growth markets such as Nashville (2024), Fort Lauderdale (2025), and Sarasota (2025).

Name

Ocean Prime

Legal name

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC

Website

https://ocean-prime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean Prime is a privately held fine dining restaurant brand operating 21 locations across 17 US markets, offering premium seafood, prime steaks, cocktails, and an award-honored wine program to affluent diners celebrating special occasions or hosting business and private events. The concept is owned by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC and emphasizes responsible sourcing and upscale hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Service: Ocean Prime generates revenue primarily through table-service dine-in experiences, offering premium seafood, prime steaks, cocktails, and wine. Prices for entrees range from approximately $40-$100+, with additional revenue from appetizers, desserts, beverages, and private dining events.
2. Online Ordering & Delivery: Select locations offer online ordering and delivery through their olo.com platform, providing additional revenue streams beyond dine-in service.
3. Gift Cards: Gift card sales through their e-commerce storefront (shopoceanprime.com) provide additional revenue and customer acquisition.
4. Private Dining Events: The restaurant offers private dining rooms and event spaces for celebrations and corporate events, generating revenue from customized menus and event services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ocean Prime operates a multi-location fine dining restaurant chain serving premium seafood, prime steaks, signature cocktails, and a Wine Spectator-honored wine list. The brand also offers private dining event services, online ordering at select locations, gift card sales through an e-commerce storefront, and a customer loyalty program (VIPrime). It is a brand of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC.

Product overview

Ocean Prime is a multi-location fine dining restaurant chain offering upscale seafood and prime steak experiences. The core offering centers on the Ocean Prime Restaurant brand with locations coast-to-coast (Beverly Hills, Boston, Chicago, Columbus/Mitchell's Ocean Club, Dallas, Denver-Larimer Square, Denver-Tech Center, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Naples, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa, and Washington D.C.). Supporting services include Private Dining for events, Online Ordering via third-party platform (OLO), VIPrime loyalty program, Gift Cards, and Rose & Garnet private-label oysters sourced from Cape Cod Oyster Co.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Prime Restaurant Dine-In Experience Fine dining table-service experience offering pristine seafood, prime steaks, signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list at 21 locations across the United States for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
• Private Dining and Events

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sabatino TartuficoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSabatino Tartufi is a truffle supplier for Ocean Prime. They aim to go farther by continuously evaluating new opportunities and leveraging developing technology to become a greener, more environmentally-conscious company to ensure they are doing everything they can to secure a safer, more sustainable future.
• Michael's Finer Meats & SeafoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael's Finer Meats & Seafood supplies premium meat and seafood to Ocean Prime. They focus on enabling responsible product sourcing and food handling of products from acquisition through distribution, optimizing miles driven by their fleet and fuel consumption, and working with suppliers to reduce environmental impacts throughout their supply chains.
• ProAct (Greener Fields Together)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProAct has created the program 'Greener Fields Together' which is the industry's first comprehensive, national, seed-to-fork sustainability program. Through resource sharing and a focus on continuous improvement, the initiative provides assurance that produce sourced and delivered through their network has been grown, harvested and handled using sustainable practices.
• Chef's GardencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef's Garden supplies fresh vegetables to Ocean Prime. Their mission is to shape and redefine sustainable agriculture by creating a template that will attract, inspire and retain young farmers. Their practices ensure safe and sustainable growing that serve to protect and enrich the consumer for generations to come.
• DarPro SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarPro Solutions partners with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants to convert used cooking oils to Biodiesel, supporting the company's sustainability commitments.
• Cape Cod Oyster Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcean Prime's partnership with Cape Cod Oyster Co. brings Rose & Garnet, their exclusive private-label East Coast oyster—available nationwide and a favorite on their menu.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Capital Grille: Owned by Darden Restaurants, The Capital Grille operates an upscale steakhouse chain with dry-aged steaks, an award-winning wine list, and private dining rooms—directly comparable to Ocean Prime's positioning, menu, and occasion-based use cases.
• STK Steakhouse: A modern, high-energy upscale steakhouse concept with locations in major US cities. STK competes for the same affluent, occasion-driven diner and overlaps with Ocean Prime in markets like NYC and Las Vegas.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Now owned by Darden, Ruth's Chris is a national upscale steakhouse chain serving prime steaks and seafood with private dining capabilities, making it one of the closest direct competitors in scale and occasion.
• Mastro's Steakhouse: An upscale steakhouse and seafood chain known for its lively bar scenes, premium steaks, sushi, and a deep wine list. Mastro's competes with Ocean Prime for affluent diners and private-event business in major US metros.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Owned by Bloomin' Brands, Fleming's is an upscale steakhouse chain with an emphasis on its wine program (30 wines by the glass) and private dining—closely aligned with Ocean Prime's wine-led differentiation.
• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: An ultra-premium steakhouse and seafood concept now under Landry's. Competes at the top end of Ocean Prime's price band with extensive wine lists and high-end private event offerings.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Also a Darden concept, Eddie V's combines prime seafood and steaks in an upscale setting with a deep wine program and live jazz lounges. Its menu mix and price point map almost one-to-one with Ocean Prime.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: A long-standing national upscale steakhouse chain owned by Landry's, with private dining rooms, prime steaks, and seafood in a similar price band. Directly comparable on concept, occasion, and menu.
• Smith & Wollensky: An independent-affiliated upscale steakhouse serving dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and seafood with notable wine cellars. Comparable to Ocean Prime on classic American steakhouse identity and private dining occasions.

Emerging players

• Catch Steak: An upscale steak and seafood concept from the Catch Hospitality Group with locations in NYC, LA, and Aspen. It targets a similar affluent, celebration-driven guest with a more design-forward, trendy positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OceanPrime
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cameron-mitchell-restaurants
• Instagraminstagram.com/oceanprime
• Xx.com/OceanPrimeDC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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