Fancy fish! I'm not sure what I like more about 801 Fish - the interior design or the food! Non-seafood eaters were able to find meat options like steak to enjoy here as well. The space was clearly designed with the ocean in mind. Blue colors are carried throughout the dining room with the use of lighting, flooring, and decor. The architecture buildout is smooth and flowing with barely any sharp edges. When you're dining here, you're transported to a cruise ship. We made a birthday reservation for 5 of us and were very well taken care of. Not only did the menu have "Happy Birthday" printed for the birthday girl but our server and all assisting staff were professional and able to answer any questions we had. We were sat a a large, round table near the entrance surrounded by other tables and booths but could also see the large bar area and a counter that overlooks the open kitchen a bit where you can see the staff working such as shucking oysters. Our food was delicious! A couple of us shared the Crab Cake Appetizer and raw oysters before ordering Chilean Sea Bass, Scallops, and steak (not pictured). Sides were a la carte so we shared the Lobster Mac n Cheese, Lobster Fried Rice, and Mashed Potatoes. I personally enjoyed the Sea Scallops and Sea Bass the most! I thought it was an interesting balance of flavors to have Miso and Kimchi on the Sea Bass and I also appreciated the yellow curry style of the scallops. For dessert, the birthday girl was brought out a complimentary chocolate tart and we ordered a dessert special of Lemon Cheesecake. We thoroughly enjoyed our desserts and our server explained they have an in-house pastry chef. I'd recommend 801 Fish for any celebration, a date night, or any reason you're looking to impress or treat yourself! read more

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Went here for Clayton restaurant week because they had a 3 course deal. Parking in this area is always a pain, so we got a good walk before dinner. For drinks, we both ordered old fashions, which were good. For appetizer we both had crab cakes. These were fresh and flavorful. I had a ceasar salad for my 2nd course and steak for my main course. Ended the evening with blueberry panna cotta. Everything was delicious, but I wish I had gotten the fish because my husband's fish was sooo good! Service was good, waiter was attentive. Restaurant was nice but I did feel a little tight. read more

​Stopped by with friends for happy hour! I usually avoid dining in Clayton due to parking, but I parked in the garage right next door (by the bank coming from City Hall), and the restaurant validates parking, making it completely free! ​The ambiance is beautiful--loved the wine display behind the bar. We got apps and drinks, and everything was fantastic (hands down one of the best sangrias I've ever had!). The lobster bisque was delicious as well, though a few extra chunks of lobster instead of just one lump would make it perfect. ​What really earned this 5-star review was the service. We had a tiny hiccup, but the manager instantly stepped in and made it right without hesitation. The bartender and entire team were incredible. ​Delicious food, amazing staff, great atmosphere, and free parking--I'll definitely be back! read more

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When you are in St. Louis, you have to go here. Dress nicely. I started with a chocolate martini, and he started with a scotch. Next up, he got the lobster bisque and I got half a dozen east coast oysters on the half shell. Next up, tuna target are for me, and the special shrimp for him. No dessert because we were full. If you see me there, stop by and say hello. read more

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If you're looking for a beautifully decorated restaurant with staff who go above and beyond look no further than 801 Fish. The restaurant is beautiful and classy and every interaction we had with any staff member was wonderful. The food: My husband loved the hush puppies (I'm not big on hush puppies, but I thought they were okay. The honey butter was delicious though) We ordered the spiced carrots, which I was really excited about, but they were unfortunately under cooked. So kind of a disappointment there. I had the calamari as a starter, and they were hands down the best I've had. 10/10 on the batter, the cook, and the flavors. The Chilean seabass was good, but could have used more seasoning. My husband ordered a steak without realizing it would be charbroiled and he wasn't a fan. The cook was good, however, he's just never a fan of charbroiled steak. read more

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I've been here before, but its been a really long time. The restaurant has $12 valet parking in front, which is the easiest way to park. The decor inside is beautiful- hanging glass fish, blue/sea colors, etc. However, I did notice the floor by our table was very sticky- so much so that whenever anyone walked by you could hear it. It just needed to be cleaned. We had reservations and were celebrating 2 Birthdays. They handed us menus that said Happy Birthday at the top, which was a really nice touch. It wasn't crowded, but started to get busier closer to 8pm. Our server was really great- helpful and checked back in regularly. For appetizers we got calamari, crab dip, beet salad and shrimp cocktail. Everything was really fresh and flavorful. The calamari had a soy sauce and almost like a tartar sauce paired with it - it was spicy with the peppers- and very unique. The crab dip could have used more crab but it was really good. The beet salad could have used more cheese spread at the bottom but also great. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and the cocktail sauce was slightly spicy. We enjoyed sharing all this! For entrees I got the Filet with fingerling potatoes and green beans. It had a peppercorn sauce which was fantastic. The steak was cooked perfect and had great char. I wish they gave more sides for the price I probably got 4 small potatoes total cut in half. We also got hush puppies for the table which was my least favorite thing sadly. They were dry and not seasoned. They came with a honey butter that didn't give it much flavor. The grilled broccolini was great!! The other dishes ordered were the Sea bass, Salmon, and A Special Fish dish. All were great. At the end each birthday person was able to pick out their own dessert for free which was really nice. We had the bread pudding there and a tiramisu to go. The caramel sauce was fantastic! I would come back here again to try more things- Overall experience 4.5/5 read more

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Because nothing says "I crushed 18 holes" like crushing an entire seafood restaurant afterward. It's #stlouispescatarianapproved, which obviously means: one of everything, please and thank you. Oysters were Slurped. Crab cakes were gone in sixty seconds. Lobster Mac was attacked. And the sea bass didn't stand a chance either. Oh, and I got fries for dessert. These girls came to eat, not to putt. If you're not leaving 801 Fish full, happy, and slightly smug about your taste in food, you're doing it wrong. Shenanigans on. read more

801 Fish - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

My husband took me here for my birthday and it was great! Very personalized service, great atmosphere and a very nice dining room. But I had not gotten my dinner yet but oh boy, when I did it was fabulous! I was served the Chilean Sea Bass with Miso glaze, Kimchi, Bok Choi & Shiitake mushrooms--it was fantastic! Perfectly cooked, and paired with veggies that heightened each bite of the fish that you took. One of the best tasting and most uniquely prepared meals that I have had in a while. My husband had the whole-fried Branzino which was also amazing. For my birthday, I was given six freshly-baked chocolate chunk cookies to take with me and I loved each and every bite. I cannot wait to return for another outstanding dinner--we'll be back soon. read more

801 Fish - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Family and I went here for graduation dinner. We ordered around 36 oysters (not all pictured) - there were plenty of varieties to try! - lobster and steak were perfectly cooked. -clam linguine was soooooo good and creamy. -mussels were very good and is a must try! - pistachio tiramisu with the dark chocolate melts in your mouth. - the vanilla bean cheese cake was soft with a hint of tartness The ambiance was beautiful and a perfect place to celebrate/ have a high end date night. Service - the team was so professional and knew their menu so well. It was very clear that the team understood their menu and food profile to make appropriate recommendations read more

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The food is Always good nice hot n fresh the drinks are strong and delicious.Customer service is great read more

The restaurant is done up with modern touches and a coastal theme It lets you know it's going to be pricey but doesn't guarantee its worth it. Our cocktails, with fun, ocean themed names, were decent. My beet salad was sized for multiple diners but the white beets had an odd taste. Despite thoroughly reading menu, choosing an entree that did not list any gluten items, the waiter writing gluten free on my order, my entree came on a bed of couscous. They remade it but it delayed our overall dinner. One of my dining companions ordered the linguini and clams only to be told they were out of clams. AND linguini. He changed to a Chilean sea bass that came on a bed of rather unappetizing bed of spinach. He was disappointed; it's just fish, nothing special. My side of Brussels sprouts were the best thing of my meal. Everything had nuts. not all dishes list the nuts the apply with such a heavy hand. If you're allergic to nuts, or any food allergies, beware. After sitting awhile, we were asked if we wanted to take the rest of our dinners home; we did. They clear our plates only to come back a few minutes later to say they had thrown out my remaining half entree of scallops. Offered to remake a half order or a gift card. I took the gift card bc we were tired of sitting there. I'm not sure I'll use the gift card unless it's for a cocktail and the brussel sprouts...but parking is terrible so I'm not sure when I'll be inclined. read more

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We went there as my selection for birthday outing with the girls. Was my choice of place. I had been to 801local, 801 chophouse, and had wanted to go to their seafood restaurant and I was glad I did. The restaurant decor is beautiful. Out server was very nice and helpful. I had the ceasar salad (sorry on pic I had eaten half already) it came with an anchovie on top which I gave away. It was delicious but better when I added a squeeze of lemon. It was huge and could have been shared. I had as an entree the lobster Mac n cheese which was really good and so big! Everyone else LOVED their meals as well. The scallops dinner, the lobster risotto, clam linguini all great. Lobster bisque wonderful, beet salad all great. They brought me a baked Alaska for my birthday dessert! It was very special and so delicious! Thanks to everyone for the great time! read more

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If you love fish, this is the place. Attentive service and amazing meals. Too much to mention but try the oysters to start!! Great place for a date if you want to impress. It can get pricey, but for a very special occasion, it's worth the splurge. read more

Came here on a Friday night around 5:30 and it wasn't full at all. They have tons of seats, great service, huge area so unless they are slammed you'll get a nice private dinner without too many people around. Food was awesome, we ordered a few apps and 2 main courses. Fish was cooked beautifully and seasoned well. A little pricey but I would guess that's from them flying in fresh fish everyday. read more

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Birthday celebration, love the oysters, so smooth and so many options. Asked the waiter to come up with a dozen of his personal favorites. All of them were very good. The calamari was a hit! And the Bronzino is delicious, with Thai like sauce, gives you the texture and a little sour kick. Ordered their whiskey sour and espresso martini, the whisky sour wins all the way. The espresso martini was a miss, it didn't blend well and not enough foam on the top. The Mac and cheese was surprisingly tasty! Not a usual fan of Mac n cheese but definitely loved this! Will come back again and try some other options! read more

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Everytime I come to 801 it's a good time!! And most of the time I'm alone! This evening Chef Tyler knows it's me when I place an order because I'm the only one who orders the lobster fried rice the way I do. He brought my food out to me and that made me feel good. I had a small situation and the manager was patient and kind enough to assist me. I'm still full and reminiscing about my meal, I'll just post a few pics!! read more

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Located by the university, it's a cool area. It's like another downtown area and driving in, there are beautiful homes in the surrounding area. It's a bit challenging to park but I found a spot and headed into the bar. After a quick round, we headed to the dining room. Tables were spaced so you could have table conversation and there were lots of things to try on the menu. I should have stuck with seafood, because my pasta was a little overcooked. But all in all, I think this was a great place and service was great. read more

went for a birthday dinner and WOW everything was so good the food was delicious and I was surprised there were a few Asian/asian-fusion dishes. The Japanese milk bread was amazing. Service was good. Food came out really fast but we also came around 4:30 so it was early for dinner. The restaurant was beautiful and clean with hints of blue everywhere. There's more seating for smaller parties but there are a few tables for bigger groups like ours of 6 but I didn't see anything for BIG parties. There's free parking across the street but there was also valet available. read more

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Below average in food and service the last two times I've had the same problem Probably will go to Bristol for a better experience

801 Fish blew us away. The food was delectable, the atmosphere was chic and luxurious, and the service was super friendly and attentive. Here's what we tried: Fresh East Coast Oysters: 9/10 - Tried 6 different ones. You really can't go wrong. Super fresh and taste like the sea. Came with a wonderful mignonette. Tuna Tartare: 7.5/10 - I loved the fact that there was spicy mayo on it, as it added flavor and kick, the only thing is that aesthetically I'm not sure the ring is the best way to plate this. I would also hope for the tuna to be a little bit more chunky rather than pasty. Lobster Mac: 10/10 - The choice of cheese here was perfection, and the lobster chunks came through with flavor. Such a rich side, and absolutely incredible. A showstopper for sure. Sea Bass: 9/10 - The fish was cooked to perfection, with a paper thin, crispy skin and flaky soft inside. The mushrooms and black garlic added an awesome umami while the kimchi added a vinegariness that cut through in just the right away. Scallops: 10/10 - Melted in the mouth, tasted like butter. I just had a few bites and was still in awe. Wow. Hazelnut Mousse: 11/10 - Somehow, the pairing of the hazelnut flavor with the hard, smooth texture was mind blowing. We LOVED it. While it was hard to cut through with a spoon, the work was worth it. The hazelnut flavor is light yet prominent, and the whipped topping is a perfect airy contrast to the denser mousse below. Flourless Chocolate Cake: 9/10 - So rich, so chocolatey, so divine. Nearly perfect chocolate cake, and beyond fudgy. If you like chocolate, you will love this. The esspresso cream was a fun add as well. SUPER great option for a splurge night out, when you want to be fancy and eat good. read more

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Fresh fish! Amazing ambience! Service impeccable! Will definitely be going back Prices could be a tad big more affordable!

Absurd no fish at a place that is named fish like what the heck why does it also take 2 hours to get the food tsk tsk tsk do better

We dined here for the first time for a romantic dinner. We were pleasantly surprised! The ambiance was very nice and comfortable. The dining room was very spacious and decorated in a charming way. Our wait staff was impeccable in every way. He was knew the menu very well and explained how the entrees were prepared. He made us feel so welcome and pampered. My entree was the alaskan halibut, which was very moist and tender with a bunch of flavor. The flash fried brussel sprouts were delicious as well as the the lobster fried rice. I had a negroni, which was delicious as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience. There is the big ticket factor, however, we will return. read more

801 Fish - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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DELICIOUS. Swordfish special was amazing. Large piece of fish pan seared with panco and bread crumbs. Asparagus was so charred and flavourful. Also enjoyed the sweet petite oysters from MA! Will definitely be back! read more

801 Fish - Swordfish with lemon beurre blanc and asparagus. Lobster Mac and cheese side. - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Y'all!!! I think I found the best crab cake in STL!!!!! 801 Fish was phenomenal! I love a simple yummy crab cake with lots of delicate jumbo lump crab and very little filler. 801 Fish delivered just that! When the ingredients are high quality, you can definitely tell. I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with my bestie and indulging in lots of great wine and elite cuisine. The service was wonderful and the entire restaurant was so nice with white linens on each table and perfect lighting! I can't wait to visit again to get more of the deliciousness they offer. I highly recccomend this restaurant! Here's what we got: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - The shrimp was huge! I was completely blown away by how delicious thecocktaill sauce was. New England Clam Chowder - Velvety and creamy! Loaded with just the right amount of clams, bacon, chives, and potatoes. Little Gem Salad- Green goddess dressing, crispy pancetta, Murcia al vino, and shreaded cured egg yolk. Soooo delicious and the presentation was so beautiful! Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake- We both ordered this!!! It was pure perfection! Like I said, one of the best I've had! . Lots of sauvignon blanc and roséThe wine selection is insane! I loved this restaurant read more

801 Fish - Little Gem Salad - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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801 Fish has been on a downhill slide that coincided with the new chef in the last year. What did he do? (1) Eliminated bread service. (2) Eliminated the wedge salad and a second salad that were both staples. (3) Eliminated the fries with bay seasoning and baked potatoes, replaced them with an amorphous pile of fingerling potatoes. (4) The brandy peppercorn sauce for steaks looks like vomit and doesn't taste much better. No real chef would put this out! Now about the service which has been in steep decline. One server there is very arrogant, lacks warmth and is very cold and standoffish. Our server last time was nowhere to be seen and I finally asked another server to take our order for cocktails and food. The seafood has been consistently good but everything else, not so much. Others have taken note because now I receive regular offers and discounts from 801 Fish to fill the place. Instead, replace the chef and return the items that you had in the menu, retrain staff on service and hospitality. read more

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I ordered the swordfish and it was awful. It had some kind of red veining in it. I had one bite and took the rest home and threw it away, I can't send food back. But I am not going back there. They used to have a menu I loved but it changed and I haven't liked it since. It's so pretty and happy inside. Especially the bar area read more

What a great place to celebrate. My niece chose this place to celebrate her 18th birthday. What a good choice! The place was bright and welcoming and not too loud. We were greeted at the door and checked our coats (can't recall the last time I did that or even had the option). Then we were escorted to our table. While we waited for the rest of our party, Nate gave us the menus and water. He was the perfect host for the evening. The rest of the group showed up, seated, and after a few minutes ordered. There were good off-the-menu options but the menu had options we chose instead. Nate brought out some bread and a bottle of wine. The place was starting to fill but never seemed crowded or to loud. We could all talk and hear around the table. The food came out and looked and smelled wonderful. Folks dug in quicker than I could get photos! I had the Salmon while others adventured toward lobster, clams, and more. Absolutely no one had anything but praise for what they ordered. Nate kept the waters filled and wine glasses topped off. It was a wonderful meal. We did have space for dessert and ordered a few creme brulees to share. My father-in-law got ice cream (three scoops each a different flavor). There was nothing but empty bowls and plates at the end of the meal. The coat check worked perfect and even got a voucher for parking in the garage. Nate was a wonderful server, food was perfect, place was enjoyable. I suspect we don't be waiting for a special occasion to head back. read more

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Clayton restaurant week. First of all great menu.. salmon, mahi, scallops we tried them all. Delicious! Nice to see a place who doesn't skimp quality during the restaurant week...you can still work on quantity maybe... very very smalll but delicious. Great for a small appetite like mine but prob more challenging for a reg to big eater. For the price and size it maybe smarter to get a huge swordfish reg price. Beet salad 10/10.. service-she was amazing, food coming out was very slow for 5:30. The sides were kinda just blah tho dessert was amazing.. only suggestion would be keep the sides simple and have some gf options. read more

You go somewhere like 801 to have a nice evening. When you're spending the money you do there, you shouldn't have the employees flipping on all the lights at 10:00 PM because they want you to leave! They could be a little more polite and let you know that they are closing. Left there feeling very disrespected! read more

I appreciated the interior design and the roominess of the booths. We were a party of 4. I'm pescatarian, so the menu had a rich variety of both fish and seafood options. Even my teenage children, who are not fish eaters, found meat options to enjoy with french fries/frites. The plating was thoughtful. Visually compelling. And the portions were fair, if not generous. The food is expensive, but I felt like I was paying for more than a "taste." And the prices are comparable to what you would expect in Clayton. The manager was our server, and did a good job explaining our options. And I received a free dessert because it was a birthday dinner. A very positive experience. read more

801 Fish - Three vanilla ice cream scoops - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

The food here is fantastic and the servers are always friendly. The best dishes are the oysters, tuna tartare, lobster fried rice, and king crab legs. read more

They're still doing $2 signature oysters on Thursdays!  These are some of the finest oysters around, clean and fresh.  Service here is consistently good, as well as the food. The inside is beautifully decorated and there is a giant fish art hanging near the entrance in the dining room.  If you want to split anything (salad, soup, entree, etc) with your dining companion, they are very accommodating and do a great job of making two dish out of one. Beet Salad $15 - On the Specials menu. Come with red and yellow beets, served with arugula, goat cheese and delicious vinaigrette. Chilean Seabass $50 - This is my favorite dish here.  The crust on this fish is amazingly crispy and tasty! Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts $13 - The last batch I got of these, the Brussels sprouts were giant and some of them were under done. The ones that were charred were outstanding. Thai Style Mussels $19 - Yum!  The coconut lime broth should come with a straw. Tuna Tartare $25 - Can't go wrong with this appetizer. Gumbo Bowl $15 - Rich and flavorful gumbo. Iceberg Wedge Salad $12 - Simple salad with good dressing (similar to thousand island). Mac and Cheese $12 - Creamy and rich, it does not disappoint. Lobster Fried Rice $18 - I had high expectations for this side dish, and although it was good, it wasn't memorable. They validate parking for the parking garage next door. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2022 read more

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801 Fish is overpriced. I assume it's overpriced because of the location and also because of the freshness of the fish. The food itself is ok. The shrimp & shishito tempura was mostly breading, no seasoning, and overcooked. The brussels sprouts were good, the mussels were delicious. The sauce the mussels came in was nice and well-seasoned. The drinks were good but definitely not necessary to be $16 - $18 dollars for an 8oz cup that was mostly ice or a huge ice cube. The entrees were good. The Blue Snapper and the halibut were tasty, slightly overcooked. The garnish was nice as well. to pay $40- $50 for a smedium-size fish was overpriced. Our server, Robin was great. She had great knowledge of the dishes and made good recommendations based on the menu. She was attentive and made sure we were doing well throughout our meal. She was friendly and made pleasant conversation. Our food came out in good timing, and the hostess was nice. I am grateful they validate parking. They do have valet service. The restaurant itself is a nice place. Loved the decor and the ambiance. The music was a nice touch. This is my second time coming to 801 Fish and I can say its an ok experience. read more

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What a wonderful Chef!!! I was concerned about eating oysters for the first time.....so Executive Chef Hugo brought out his favorite oysters and reassured me I had nothing to worry about. He even showed me how to eat them. I always have an amazing experience at this restaurant, but tonight was spectacular!! I will be forever grateful for being made to feel so special. He also gave me a tutorial on where and where not to eat them when I travel. One of the best meals Ive ever had. Fresh, delicious food, and unbelievable service. If you've never had an oyster, come here and ask for Hugo to teach you! We also had tempura shrimp, caviar, salmon, and lobster fried rice. Every bite was delicious! read more

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Service was downright terrible, which is disappointing because last time I was here our server was great and the food was great. Ordered octopus, it was completely overcooked and inedible, which for a near 30$ appetizer, is disappointing. Our drinks were good. Kalimari was good. I can understand that sometimes slip ups happen, but when it takes the place an hour to even ask you if you want to order mains, and water gets refilled right as you leave, it's hard to be understanding. On top of that, our waiter was passive aggressive, along with completely ignoring us most of the night. When asked to relight a candle at our table, he was visibly annoyed and indicated "whatever makes you happy". Very disappointing, and chose to go elsewhere to finish out the night where service was staggeringly better. At these prices, you need to do way better with service and food, and attitude. Safe to say I will not be coming back and will recommend the same to anyone interested. read more

As seafood maniacs, when my fiancé and I want a date night we know won't disappoint, we go to 801 Fish. We were in Friday night and wanted a variety so we stuck with small plates for the night with some of our favorites. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but our favorites include the tuna tartare, jumbo shrimp cocktail (they don't currently have crab cocktail due to supply issues), hush puppies and crab cake. We also got the calamari and mussels which are excellent as well. We always get the brussels sprouts - they roast them to perfection and smack them with salty umami flavor. The clam chowder was creamy heaven and my fiancé enjoyed his gumbo as well. Always get dessert at 801 - they had seasonal pumpkin cheesecake that was to die for! 801 Fish always serves up great drinks and some of the highest quality seafood in the city. The menu isn't crazy innovative, but they do the classics and they do them well. read more

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Moved from Chicago to the country! Really miss fine dining like 801 Fish. Friendly staff. Top notch dinner! Very clean restaurant and enjoyable atmosphere! read more

The service, food, and ambience were top notch. Their fillet is the second best fillet I've ever had in my life read more

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Food came out a little slow but it was Valentine's Day so it was to be expected. But the food was fantastic, and drinks were nice. It's been a couple yrs since we had last visited the restaurant and everything was just as we remembered. Great atmosphere and pleasing to the eye. read more