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    Coa Del Mar

    4.3 (219 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood, Steakhouses, Salad
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Men's bathroom
    Markus L.

    Wow--what an incredible place! From the moment you walk in, it's a one-of-a-kind experience. The staff delivers exceptional service, and every detail--from the ambiance and seating to the bathrooms, location, and unique design--is worth admiring. The food was absolutely outstanding. I had the filet on the hot rock, sampled several cocktails, and finished with an unbelievably delicious dessert. Every part of the experience exceeded expectations. This is an absolute must-visit.

    Mahi Mahi with Lobster
    Jessie B.

    Coa Del Mar is a beautiful waterfront restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere and a swanky bar area that's perfect for cocktails before dinner. The wine list is extensive, and the menu offers plenty of appealing options. We started with the oysters topped with raspberry mignonette, which ended up being my favorite part of the meal. The combination was fresh, unique, and incredibly well executed. For our entrees, we ordered the Mahi Mahi with lobster and the Orange Roughy. While my Mahi Mahi was slightly overcooked, the drawn butter from the lobster helped bring it back to life and added great flavor. I wasn't a fan of the pineapple accompaniment, which tasted canned rather than fresh, but the sauce served alongside the dish was excellent. The Orange Roughy was the standout entree and definitely the better choice between the two. It was flaky, buttery, fresh, and cooked perfectly. Overall, Coa Del Mar delivers a gorgeous setting, excellent cocktails, friendly service, and some truly memorable dishes. While not every element of the meal was perfect, the oysters and Orange Roughy alone would have me coming back.

    Calamari
    Ted R.

    Came here with a group. We ordered too many entees to list. We did have calamari appetizer and guacamole and chips appetizer. My wife and I had the hot rock 10oz. filet with a baked potato. Also added a 6oz. lobster tail with drawn butter. Had the mashed potatoes also. Ordered steak rare plus and hot rock finished cooking to our liking. This restaurant has the nicest setting with charming table settings. Service was fantastic as so many attentive friendly servers made our visit very memorable. For dessert they brought a complimentary truffles as we were celebratinga birthday. What an experience.

    Crispy octopus
    Mark R.

    It is as good as the reviews say it is. Went around 4:45 pm on a Wednesday to check out the happy hour. BOGO on cocktails (up to $15). Laura made an excellent Old Fashioned (well, 2 of them). Broke my "never order octopus outside of Spain" rule and got the crispy octopus with chorizo appetizer. As they say, rules are meant to be broken. It was outstanding. As good as any I've had in Spain. Next up, the waygu sliders. Also excellent. All around, super enjoyable place to have drinks and food. The ambience is first class. Feels very high-end. As a pending transplant to the Treasure Valley, I'm so excited to know there is this option for cocktails and dining.

    Hot rock filet
    Dennis M.

    The food and service is always good here. My wife and I have probably been here half a dozen times in the last two years. It's one of our top 5 choices in the valley. I had the hot rock filet last night and it was amazing! My wife had the seafood platter which she really enjoyed. My only criticism about last night was how loud the music coming from the bar was; it made conversation with my wife difficult. We will be back.

    Appetizers Menu
    Amber G.

    Hand's down one of our favorite restaurants in the Treasure Valley. The entire experience was top tier. From service to food and everything in between. My husband and I dined at Coa Del Mar for our anniversary and we're already looking for a reason to come back. Here's a quick breakdown of our experience: * The ocean vibes are so fun. The detail they put into the designs are so cool from the octopus door handles to the jellyfish lights. * Everyone we encountered was incredibly friendly. Best service we've had in a while. * The food was top notch. My husband couldn't stop raving about the prime rib. He pretty much ate the entire thing and that's saying a lot. My macadamia halibut was delicious, I'm not usually a fan of coconut but the coconut rice helped elevate the dish. We probably could've gone without the tableside guac but that's okay. * The desserts were both pretty and delicious. We had the coconut creme brûlée (you can barely taste the coconut) and mud pie. With a side of my Portugal port wine, it doesn't get much better. We'll be back soon.

    Modern chandelier
    Kubo K.

    From start to the finish, this place was the perfect spot for my friends to get together. All the dishes were excellent perfect choice for the most finicky eaters. With beautiful ambience and excellent drink specials. It was not loud and perfect for conversations. Our server was great too. Lots to eat for the meat eaters, vegetarians and those who drink. They have a great selection of cocktails and wines that we all loved. Can't wait to come back and try the other dishes.

    Mahi mahi A little Too sweet but still delicious.
    Julie C.

    Nice service, good food. Great place for a work dinner. Love the view of the water. It is tucked inside a business center or something but parking was easy! We will be back.

    It was pretty setting this light change as it for darker
    Dani S.

    We wanted to take my daughter somewhere fun for her 21st. Coa Del Mar is in our area and perfect for her birthday dinner. We had a great experience the last time we were there for our company Christmas party. So I knew it was going to be amazing time for all of us for my daughter's birthday. Our reservation was for 7:30. We were sat shortly after we arrived. It was busy for a Tuesday night. Several large parties were going on and a lot of birthdays too. Menus and water was dropped off. Before we knew it, Gwen, our server greeted us and got our drinks started. We did want a "break it yourself" Ceasar salad as a starter so that was also turned in for us. The Ceasar salad was a good as I remembered. The salad was fresh and crisp. There was a generous amount of parmesan cheese. A huge piece of foccacia bread was placed on top of all that goodness. The best part was the parmesan bowl. It just adds such a crunchy element to the salad! So tasty. Dinner did take a minute to get prepared. There were two large parties that the kitchen was trying to smash out. No problem! We chilled and enjoyed our salad. Dinner did finally come out and man did everything look fantastic! My linguine fruitti de mare was beautifully plated. My daughter's seafood paella liked hearty and delicious. My husband's go to is the filet on the hot rock and as usual it look fabulous. The linguine was loaded with seafood! The lobster was charred and sweet. The clams and mussels were cleaned nicely and fresh. There were huge pieces of fish throughout the pasta dish. The tomatoe broth was rich in flavor and color. I appreciate that it wasn't overwhelming in basil as basil was described in the menu. I was surprised that there wasn't much heat to it since it mentioned spicy broth. I did get a side of chili flakes. Added some of it to my dish and it was perfection! My daughter's paella was delicious I had some of her rice. The bites I had were so flavorful, fluffy and had chunky pieces of chorizo. And the piece of filet my husband gave me was so tender and savory from the congac sauce. Gwen got my daughter a birthday treat! It was a big funnel cake topped with salted caramel ice cream. I love the firework type candle that they lit for my daughter. What a fun way to make a wish! I did have quite a few bites of the dessert despite of how full I was. The funnel cake was soft and sweet. The salted caramel ice cream was a great addition to the funnel cake. Each bite was yummy! I'm happy we got to come here to celebrate my daughter's special day. The venue is stunning as usual. Our server, Gwen did such an amazing job taking care of us. She was aware, attentive and kind. Food was amazing. I look forward to coming back and having another fabulous experience again.

    Melinda P.

    Fantastic and well worth the drive if north Eagle is a bit out of the way for you. The decorative oceanic details were incredibly impressive, every staff member is extremely friendly, and the food is fresh and on point! While seafood is the main fare, there are other options such as hot rock steak (impress the crowd with the presentation on this one!), lamb, pasta, and a few other goodies. All the dishes have a wow factor so bring the out of town friends and family. Cocktails are fresh, great beer selection, and wine for the most discerning of palates. Set right on the river, beautiful at night for the light reflections or during the warm weather for patio enjoyment. This spot is a solid win.

    Fish tacos
    Wai S.

    Our first time at Coa Del Mar was excellent. We had the seafood paella, the Baja fish tacos, and the tableside guacamole, and every dish was super flavorful, balanced, and well seasoned. The paella was layered and bold, with seafood-forward flavor. The fish tacos were bright and crisp, with real heat and acidity instead of the watered down versions you find in places trying not to offend anyone. The guacamole was fresh, punchy, and well balanced. Service deserves praise as well. Our server was attentive without hovering and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The tableside guacamole was a standout not just for flavor, but for execution. The person preparing it seasoned it thoughtfully, had us taste it, and asked if we wanted any adjustments. No adjustments were needed. I saw a couple of low reviews claiming the food here is "too salty" or that everything "relies on salt," and honestly, I think that criticism misunderstands what's actually happening on the plate. Salt is being used exactly as it should be used, to amplify acid, spice, fat, and freshness. Nothing tasted heavy or one-dimensional. It was delicious. It's not under seasoned like so many local restaurants in the area. The food is actually delicious.

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    Service was good. The drinks were good. The food was good but for me it needed more salt. The ambiance was good as well.

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    They're happy hour is incredible , buy one get half off at the bar or at a dining table Food is incredible and the service is wonderful.

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    Found them on google, food was amazing and our waiter was the sweetest, thank you guys!

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    Best seafood and my favorite vibe/ ambiance out of all Idaho restaurants! Amazing view and service as well!

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    0.4 mi
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    With a couple glasses of wine ($2 off from 11am to 3 pm) our lunch could have easily qualified as a…read moreperfect "Happy Hour" menu of sliced meats, spreadable and sliced cheeses, grapes and olives, crackers and a homemade pesto sausage wood fired pizza. Should have added the home made focaccia with olio santo for $2 to the meat and cheese platter, used end pieces of pizza crust to spread the final soft Boursin cheese. There are several artisan pizza choices. The pesto sausage had lots of mozzarella, making it go down easy and milder in spice than I expected. Just right. In retrospect, it was a little too much food, we should have had the short list of Lunch Menu specials including four sandwiches for. The Grilled Chicken Caprese, the Meatball, the Chicken Parmesan and the Salumi Sandwiches all come with a choice of sides. Another possibility is the choice of salads with a cup of soup for $10 and you can add a protein including chicken grilled steak, grilled shrimp, meatballs, Italian sausage, or scallops for about $4 each depending on the selection. On the outside, it looks like a smaller restaurant than it is, they have really done a marvelous job of creating an inviting space with an open kitchen and bar on opposite side with dining in between, larger parties in another room, lots of inviting windows and outside dining in nice weather. Tall ceilings and some hard surfaces could overwhelm conversation on a busy night, so bear that in mind. Big wooden table surfaces, cloth napkins and hefty silverware. Water refills came from a bottle on the table which our server made a point of pouring as needed. Service was excellent, for example a refill of iced tea was replaced with a new glass (hate it when a server takes your drink away to refill out of site and possibly get mixed up.) On a weekday we arrived at 11:30 and got right in, however by 12:15 the inside tables were mostly full. Reservations available on-line. I had avoided going there earlier as it always seemed very busy and the parking lot was shared with other businesses. Won't stay away much longer, the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked very appetizing.

    The bone-in wood fire game hen used to be fire stars...crispy skin, amazing flavor, juicy and…read moretender...and the accompanying veggies...sooo good! Well no longer. I was served a pale, bland piece of chicken that looked like the flash frozen kind you can get at Trader Joe's. The skin was not crispy at all. The chicken blended into the white plate. The sauce was not at all baked-in/carmelized. The veggies lacked flavor and had no yummy crispiness. So disappointing. I make chicken at home and rarely order it bc I can make it at home. BUT I'd get it at caci bc it was so darn good. No longer. Did I eat it? Yes, bc I was starving and wanted to fill up on protein and veg in an effort to avoid eating handfuls of unhealthy popcorn during a Three hour movie later today. Did I express my dissatisfaction when I was there? I sure did and received a "well, sorry."along w an explanation that they recently switched to a boneless hen as it saves time in the wood oven. (Nice server...manager stayed away!). Bad move. They need to return to the prior preparation. Very disappointing. I won't be back until they bring back the chicken. $40 tab with one lack luster dish and water....not worth it

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