Jakes is like that cool dude who hangs out with all the young people. I been coming here since Jesus was a boy. Still the same ole same ole: good food, great service, good vibes and yes the gold diggers still at the bar. love this place. Ciiiaaaaaoooo read more

Jake's - Baja Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Came here on a Friday night and we had a reservation at 8:00. We got seated pretty quick and the host was so nice! She walked us back to one of the best tables (closest to the ocean) and the view was phenomenal! Our server was so friendly and knowledgeable about each dish! Food came out promptly and perfect! Overall a great experience and look forward to coming back soon! read more

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Came here for brunch. Best thing about it? The view as it's right on the beach. Food - not too impressive. At least not the tacos. It lacked flavor, didn't help that the salsa on the tacos were made with bell peppers rather than jalapeños. Service was decent but nothing to brag about. read more

Service was outstanding. Ambience sounds amazing.? I ordered the Seabass, which was fair. It was dry and it comes on purée butternut squash, which I subbed mashed potatoes, which were great. They need to lose the Keyl. All and all very nice read more

Let's just say we come down to the Del Mar area a couple of times a year, and we died in many restaurants and this is our favorite. We even had the same waiter who is a really nice fellow with a beard. We sat with an ocean view, and even though it was dark, you can see the waves because they have floodlights outside. It's been a while since we died there but each time we've had a great experience. The cocktails are excellent. The wine list is great, and the food is delicious. The waiter is happy to offer suggestions. Oh yeah, and the dessert too. We definitely will be back here and always recommend recommended to friends who are visiting the area. read more

Wow! Such a wonderful experience! Our server, Megan, was outstanding. She made it easy to accommodate dietary restrictions and needs without making us feel like a burden! She was splendid. I cannot recommend the Mixed Seafood Pot enough! The swordfish was to die for, and the sauce was delicious! I can't wait to come back. read more

Front row table was amazing. Bubba was super helpful and the hostess team were warm and welcoming. Drinks were real good including ginger mocktail (!). Fish tacos and Tostadas were also very good. I am always grateful for warm and friendly team members. read more

Jake's - Taco - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Uniqueness: Great dinner spot, lunch menu is lacking Wait Time: *** (Can get busy, but reasonable waits) Food Quality: *** (Dinner was solid, lunch selection was underwhelming) Service: **** (Friendly and efficient) Setting: **** (Nice coastal vibe, but nothing extraordinary) Cost: **** (Fair prices for food and drinks) Jake's Del Mar is a decent spot, especially for dinner. The food was good, and the pricing was reasonable, especially for drinks, which is always a plus. That said, the lunch menu felt a bit lacking--not as many options as I would've liked, and nothing really stood out. The service has been inconsistent sometimes friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe was relaxed and comfortable. It's a nice place to grab a meal, but if you're trying to decide between lunch and dinner, dinner is the better bet. read more

Jake's - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Always a great time at Jake's! You can't go wrong with any dish. The service and ambiance is phenomenal. Our waitress Mackenzie was so warm and welcoming! We always recommend it to our friends who come into town! read more

Had our Anniversary lunch there, ordered short ribs n coleslaw, Sashimi plate. The portion was large considering it's an Appetizer. Will go back again the view of the Pacific Ocean was so nice read more

I had made reservations on a Monday for a party of 4 at 7 PM, hoping to catch the sunset. I requested a booth table inside facing the ocean. Upon arrival we were greeted and seating at a table I requested...thank you! The place has a beautiful ocean view location and is extremely popular. Large parties, friend and family gatherings, this place was packed. Considering how busy it was the servers never missed a beat. We ordered cocktails, followed by Crispy Calamari, Grilled Prawns, Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad, Mussels, Jumbo Lump Crabcake, Mixed Seafood Pot, Togarashi Spice crusted Ahi and Surfing Steak. When all the dishes were served, the presentation was perfect, all the food was cooked perfectly and the tasted good. I would definitely come back to entertain friends or family. Atmosphere: beautiful ocean view location. Service: very good. Food: good. read more

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The service and atmosphere was great. The food isn't the 5 star best but it is above average. Try to call ahead for the outside tables next to the beach. Those are hard to get. Parking is $10 valet but cheaper than the public parking read more

Jake's - Seafood hotpot - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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It's good. I lived in Delmar beach hotel, can walk to Jake's. Seems like very popular at local. Nice service. special cocktail to explore. read more

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What an absolutely beautiful find on Del Mar Beach! This place is bustling! Right on the beach with food that looked fabulous in a setting on the beach like no other... We had gin & tonics at the bar which were expertly crafted with service that did not skip a beat despite the throng of people. I would love to return to have a meal at sunset. We will be back! read more

Jake's - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Made a reservation at 10am for a Sunday brunch. They open at 10a, and we did valet parking ($8 until 4p), to avoid finding parking along the stretch since the beach was already so busy. There is a public parking lot across the street (need to pay) also if you can't find street parking. We were seated by the windows and it was nice to look at the beach and feel the breeze. Appetizers: seafood corn chowder was delicious! Calamari was pretty good too. The BBQ ribs (appetizer) were good also. They give the bbq sauce on the side. I ordered the avo toast with scrambled eggs, which was pretty big. You can add on lobster claw and knuckle too. The steak and eggs were on the smaller side (fam ordered), but steak was pretty decent. Looked more like a medallion. The poké bowl was ok... not too tasty... Don't forget to ask for soy sauce! The mixed seafood pot was just OK... Kind of a version of cioppino, but the saffron taste was pretty dominant... Orzo rice and the soup base itself was a bit on the salty side. Decent amount of seafood though. The hula pie was of course delicious! They have one of the best hula pies here. Never disappoints! read more

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Great view of the ocean, decent food, great drinks, and lovely atmosphere to round out a pleasant dining experience, of course at a premium cost. Located along the coast with its own private lot (valet parking) as well as limited street parking (paid), patrons carpool and venture to this place for lunch, happy hour, and dinner for its open look at the waves rolling toward the coast. Once you've gotten your transportation situated, make your way to the host to get checked in. Ideally, you would have already made reservations but if you haven't, hopefully they can fit you in at the bar or an open table between rushes. Regardless, it does seem to take the staff a bit to get a table ready despite having reservations. Most seats in the house have a great view of the ocean and with their big clear windows, there's very little obstruction of the view. You could ask for a table closer to the window but they're all equally good in my opinion. After being seated, you'll get the drink and meal menu and be given some time to peruse before placing the order. The drink/cocktail menu is quite extensive and the bartenders here do a wonderful job at mixing it up! If there's something off menu, chances are they'll be able to make it exceptionally well. The food menu has a good mix of seafood, steak, and poultry. Appetizers like the calamari and ceviche are shareable and come out fresh and delicious. They're nothing spectacular but decent for starting a meal off among your party. The entrees have a bit more flare with many mixing up the surf and turf (surfing steak has a decent sized sirloin with a side of shrimp). The steak was seasoned fine, cooked well, and paired up nicely with the other flavors on the dish. For dessert, a must get is the hula pie which consists of ice cream, chocolate sauce, and nuts packed in a wedge of pie. This is probably the most unique thing out of their menu and rounds out the meal nicely. The staff generally is decent but the energy and availability didn't seem to match the ambiance or price point you're paying. Waters were filled most of the time but our primary service member was rarely seen. Overall, Jake's is quite a bit of a mixed bag for me when it comes to their rating. While the location is great and the food and drinks are decent on average, it just doesn't seem to have much in the categories of cohesiveness in the theme, quality of service, or portions of food. In addition to the cost for parking, you're paying premium for the location but the food is only so-so (in portion and taste). Jake's saving grace, aside from the ocean view, is probably its drinks and infamous hula pie. Otherwise, I can't see myself really craving for their food unless I was already here for the other factors. If you're looking for just location alone, there are plenty of other spots along the coast that serve delicious, unique food with great drinks and service. But Jake's view of the ocean is hard to match and thus, the high price tag, so if you're looking to mix it up, consider it for a once in a blue moon experience! read more

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My boyfriend and I decided to visit Del Mar for a day-get-away~ We were recommended to visit Jake's for dinner. I am really picky about restaurants and service. I was so impressed by Jake's kitchen, ambiance, efficiency, and staff. Our food tasted phenomenal and our server, Julian was easy to get along with and really helped us make the best decisions for our dinner. We loved how honest he was. This transparency helped make our date that much better. We were also impressed on how the hosts accommodated us as walk-ins. We were honored to visit Jake's and be treated so nicely. Lastly, our food was delicious and looked beautiful on the plates. I would definitely recommend visiting Jake's and trying their BBQ Ribs. Here are some photos: read more

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Service was excellent but their chef had a heavy hand on the salt. We each ordered the fried taco, and soup. All three of us returned the fried tacos. Salt must have been on sale! Clam chowder was delicous! Ambiance was lovely- we had a perfect table in front of the window overlooking the beach. Regardless of the salty food, we love the view and would come back. The manager kindly exchanged the fish tacos for a salad and salmon dish- which was good. Hula Pie was big! read more

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Absolutely love this place. Amazing food and service. The view was so beautiful and literally the sunset. The service was impeccable. read more

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I haven't been to Jake's in years. I never thought the food was memorable enough to go back. But, view and location it's unforgettable. Today I decided to stop by. Took a friend. We were greeted very warmly and seated in a corner prime spot to gaze out at the beach,,, our server Michael was very attentive and professional. He took care of us and we felt it. We ordered the calamari appetizer. It was so good. Also ordered the seafood pot. Lots of bread to soak up the tasty broth. I'm assuming they have a different cook from the last time I was there. And it's apparent., the food quality and flavors improved dramatically. So happy I came back to try again. We were not disappointed. Thank you. Il be back read more

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When on a sister adventure, there are no limits! And enjoying a fine meal on the beach of Del Mar is no exception. We enjoyed a nice walk from our time share and strolled right in when they opened. We were sat down at a wonderful corner ocean view table. Our server, Julian, was amazing! He recommended the brussel sprouts as our appetizer, which were phenomenal! Matter of fact we have him what we were looking at and decided on our entire menu. Seafood hotpot had so much seafood and flavor. And the scallops melted in our mouths. Everything was cooked to perfection. Julian even brought out some extra toppings on the hotpot. (Oh course I forgot the name, some type of ocean succulent.. Salty, crunchy and just added so much to the uniqueness of the dish). 100% recommend this place and our server Julian! Valley parking is available. It was$8 when we were there.. But we walked so only an observation. Great location. Right on the beach next to a park. Staff is attentive and friendly. read more

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I've come here on weekdays for both lunch and dinner. It's always popular even during the week, so I can't imagine how it is on weekends. The servers here are really nice. I also was asking about wine and I appreciated our server's very honest opinions on the wine. He helped us select a wine that we all really enjoyed. Mussels: 7/10. I don't get mussels often but these were delicious. There were some mussels I was a little skeptical of eating because they weren't super opened up. I really enjoyed the broth on this one. The broth is excellent with some bread. Brussels sprouts: 7/10. Good but nothing special. Ahi tostada: 8/10. I really enjoyed this but it's not super big. Ahi sashimi: 9/10. Light and delicious. The yuzu shoyu is really good on the ahi. Ceviche: 7/10. Good but nothing super stand out. Lemon garlic roasted fish: 7/10. This is light and delicious. I think the squid ink vinaigrette is kind of cool, and it gives the dish another layer of complexity that I appreciate. Hula pie: 8/10. Only a few places do a hula pie, so whenever I see it, I know we have to get it. It's delicious as always. I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing because at least it means it doesn't melt fast, but it was pretty frozen, so we needed to ask for a knife to cut into it so we could all share it. It's impossible without a knife unless you wait for it to melt. The views are phenomenal here for most of the places you can sit in the restaurant. There are windows everywhere for you to see the beautiful ocean. I think the view is a huge part of why this place is successful. Jake's only has valet parking, but there is also limited free parking along the streets. read more

We were visiting Del Mar for spring break and made a reservation at Jake's for dinner. I had been here a month before for our brunch and brunch was awesome! However. Dinner was definitely a different experience than the quality of food. We are ordered the ceviche for an appetizer, my daughter ordered the fish and chips off the kids menu, and my husband and I split the ribeye special which came with two side sides, white rice, and vegetables. The ribeye special was $80. Have we not been attending a concert nearby and needing to eat dinner on a timeline, I would've sent our steak right back to the kitchen and ordered something else. There was zero flavor. The white rice it was paired with was very bland and the vegetables or a mixture of artichoke pieces and small pieces of mushroom. I won't even talk about how unappealing it looked on our plate. I was so excited to eat here after our great brunch but dinner I would definitely not be coming back for dinner and would definitely not recommend the steak, fish, and chips or the ceviche. Everything just lacked flavor all around. read more

Jake's is a seaside restaurant that's exudes the California lifestyle of cool casual dining and family friendly...Ohana. Best friends and founders Rob Thibaut and Sandy Saxten decided to design restaurants in locations where they wanted to live, work and play...later called TS Restaurants are throughout Hawaii and California. Jake's in Del Mar has been here since the early 1980's. The actual building has morphed from a garage to now a restaurant with unobstructed views of the beach, and that's the main draw for me. The menu is very similar to Duke's, which offers a mix of Hawaiian and California casual food favs and drinks. There's something delish for everyone, but keep Nin mind the menu liens towards seafood. After a disappointing breakfast earlier somewhere else, we came here for brunch and to see the beach. We ordered the Fresh Fish cesar salad which includes an anchovy dressing and topped with Ahi tuna. This salad was enough to share and even our portions was substantial and delish. The crispy calamari with crushed macadamia and the sweet and sour sauce paired nicely with the salad. And the meal of course must include their famous Hula pie of ice cream, topped with hot fudge, whipped cream and walnuts was so yummy! The hot coffee was the perfect conclusion to our brunch and dessert. The staff were cordial and helpful. The valet staff were accommodating and kept our car closeby. The hostess staff need to be more organized in seat assignments, we didn't appreciate waiting for our table, especially with so many staff members standing around. Our waitress Emily was very helpful and had a positive attitude and made sure we were good. The decor has the Hawaiian and Californian lifestyle theme but not excessive nor tacky. The restaurant was crowded and we were glad to get there just in time to get a table next to the window to watch the beach activities and ocean views. It was strange one couldn't access the beach from the restaurant. We had to walk either to the right or left and outside of Jake's to walk through an easement and into to the beach...a bit of a hassle and inconvenience. Overall, our visits here at Jake's had been positive, Ohana cordial and would merit a return and recommendation. read more

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Visited this restaurant for the first time. I've been wanting to go for years. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant felt like your favorite neighborhood gem. Very welcoming. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out Hula pie. We started with the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer. The Cesar salad was good, and my Surfing Steak was good. I would try something different next time. read more

Jake's - Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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BEAUTIFUL view and great service but the food itself was lackluster. Maybe I need to try their dinner menu but the lunch was basic and uneventful. I ordered the calamari and got 6 little strips for $19 along with the Fresh Fish Caesar, which was basically a bunch of Romaine lettuce topped with a tiny salmon filet soy sauce and sesame seeds for $22. They listed it on the menu as "daily chef's preparation, romaine, lemon, garlic & anchovy vinaigrette, focaccia crumbles, and manchego cheese" but that was just a fancy description for greens and a protein. read more

Great service! Good food. Wife and I went for our 14th anniversary. She ordered the Brussels sprouts and tuna tostadas. Very good. I ordered the mussels in that coconut, very, very good. Broth was great. We both had the fish soup. Delicious! Would definitely recommend and will be back. read more

Jake's - Desert PB and Chocolate w/ ice cream - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

If you're looking for tasty drinks and a smashing view, look no further! Right on the beach, and a killer bar menu, makes this place a crowd favorite. Valet is a must, as parking is near impossible on busy days. Grab a mai tai, and an appetizer, then head on down to the beach to soak up some sun and fun! Service is always on point, and drinks/food need no introductions. 100% will be back and will continue to enjoy! read more

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Work up an appetite after walking the beach? That's what happened to me so I stopped into Jake's. The location is prime! If you're wanting to see the sunset, the restaurant is also loaded with windows. During my visit I tried the Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer and paired them with a glass of wine. The Brussels were good as they also had shishito peppers intermixed. For my main entree I got the seafood chowder which is served with a piece of cornbread. The chowder was good, but the cornbread needed a hug from a southern grandma. Service was top tier even though I sat in the bar area. If you're looking to visit, I'd recommend a reservation! read more

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We met up with our in-laws to celebrate our new Brother-in-law's birthday. They came in from out of town for the weekend, and they chose Jake's for our family get-together. Our reservation was right at opening, 11:00 am, and we arrived early. There were already people waiting huddled wherever they could find shade. It turns out that most of the folks didn't have reservations, so they came with hopes of getting a table. Parking in Jake's lot is valet only, but there is other parking nearby. Folks with handicap placards can valet park for free. Once the doors opened, we were quickly whisked to our table. The tables are tightly arranged, but every seat was near a window so you can see the gorgeous ocean views. You can feel the breeze when the windows/doors are open. The other tables around us quickly filled. It is noisy with all of the people talking and laughing. The staff moved quickly to attend to all of the tables. It's a good idea to stay seated and tuck all of your belongings and body parts so you don't get in the way of the staff moving here and there. Our group of 6 loved everything we ordered. Portions were generous so that we could all sample each other's food. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and bbq ribs as appetizers. For entrees, we ordered fish and chips, a burger, the mixed seafood pot, a grilled chicken Mediterranean salad, and a sandwich that I didn't photograph. There is also a kids menu upon request. For some reason, it took a while for the kids menu to arrive. I think each person we requested it from got waylaid and forgot. The same thing happened with Cholula. Considering how busy it was and the high level of service the staff provided, it was understandable, and we were not in a rush. The pièce de résistance was the Hula Pie. We ordered one, but ended up with 2 because we were celebrating a birthday. These slices are HUGE! If you have something to do later, I don't recommend taking one on your own, or you will be so sleepy from overindulgence. Definitely would love to come back here again for our next special occasion. Accessibility notes: entrance is accessible for someone using a wheelchair or mobility aid, no stairs. Table spacing is TIGHT. Call ahead and ask if you can reserve a table with more space. Womens restroom is a tight squeeze and only has 2 stalls. The accessible stall might be able to accommodate a mobility aid, but not enough space to transfer from a wheelchair to the toilet. Spacing between the stalls and sinks is also tight. There was a line, so the doorway was also congested with people waiting and people trying to exit. I used a cane instead of my walker since we parked in the Jake's lot, and I managed fine in either stall. read more

Jake's is a OG establishment with great food, wine and views. Have been frequenting since 1995! Always surprisingly awesome!! read more

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Jake's is our favorite go to for a long time now. This time, we were there for lunch. It was a Friday. The restaurant was bustling busy. Though it was an overcast day, Jake's bay windows provided the ocean view sought by many. I had the house's white wine which went well with my order of the crispy calamari. My friend had the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. She loved it so much! Jake's has kept its consistency in quality, service, and price-worthiness. Thumbs up for their reliability! read more

I booked a reservation for a party of 4 to celebrate my brother's birthday and the only times available was 10am for breakfast. We were thankfully seated along the window with the fantastic view of the beach and we were welcomed with a birthday card on the table. Shout out to Teya (I wish I asked for the right spelling!) for being a wonderful server on a Sunday morning. Parking: $8 valet available which is worth it since street meter parking was already $4/hr. Food: -Calamari ($17.50) and Brussel Sprouts ($14) for starters were perfect to share for us 4. We paired it with Pog Mimosas, Bloody Mary, and Espresso Martini -Togarashi Spice Crusted Ahi Benedict ($23): pretty tasty Ahi pieces, served with breakfast potatoes -Chef's Burger ($19): nothing too special -Hula Pie for the birthday slice: this was so big and so good! Perfect to share with the table. *I think only through this month, Jake's takes off the bill what you donate to the Wounded Warrior Project for up to $50 per person* Overall, we had a great experience dining here to celebrate my brother's birthday. Good food with a great view. Would love to dine here for lunch and dinner next time! read more

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Came here Wednesday night for a team dinner. Reservation was for 530 and we were seated right away. We had the little room in the front so we didn't get a view of the ocean but it was only a short walk away. The food here was ok. I ordered the calamari, Brussels sprouts, and for my entree the lemon garlic roasted fish. The views from this restaurant is amazing its beach front, the service from the staff was very good too but where they lost a star was the food. The Brussels were too soft and not crispy enough for roasted. The lemon garlic roasted fish lacked flavor it was not lemon or garlic enough and def need some salt. If you ate it with the orzo underneath then each bite was a little better but def lacked the flavor profiles I was hoping for in the name of the dish. Fish was cooked well not dry at all. My favorite dish was the calamari. We go here for the views and the ease of getting a table for our large groups. read more

Jake's - Lemon Garlic Roasted Fish - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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It's always great to visit Jake's it's ocean view is stunning. The food is great! I had the oven baked fish with squid ink I get that every time. The ceasar salad is a little different it has menchego cheese instead of Parmesan but very light And I loved the calamari strips were so good read more

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I love this restaurant so much! The view is incredible, the servers are amazing, and the food is incredible. I really love the chicken dish and the frozen strawberry lemonade. This is the restaurant that I love going to for special occasions. Our waitress Alicia was very attentive! She had a huge table with about 20 diners but she still made sure to check on us regularly. She was very kind to us. read more

Jake's - Chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

We stopped by to enjoy the beautiful view and enjoy a drink and appetizer. The yellowfin tostada was fantastic! We also tried the grilled bacon wrapped shrimp, so good. The staff were very friendly. read more

Jake's - Yellowfin tostada - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Our experience at Jack's was absolutely wonderful! We were celebrating our anniversary and it was also our first time visiting the stunning city of Del Mar--the vibes here are incredible. Everyone at Jack's was super welcoming. I can't remember our waiter's name, but I'll never forget his warm and genuine smile. He told us that the Mixed Seafood Pot was his mom's favorite dish, and the joy on his face when he described it was truly heartwarming. We had to try it--and it was amazing! I ordered the Lemon Garlic Roasted Fish, and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We went on the 7th, and we're already thinking about going back. That's how good it was! read more

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We chose this to celebrate an 80th birthday, since this birthday girl wanted the mud pie dessert. We started with the calamari, which was nice thick strips (vs small rings on tentacles). At the table, we had salmon, scallops and toasted halibut. I thought the salmon was very good, cooked perfectly and with a really nice, creamy polenta. However, the roasted carrots needed to be cooked more. The dessert is good, although it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It tastes like vanilla ice cream sundae with hot fudge and macadamia nuts. I know it's supposed to be macadamia ice cream, but it just didn't pop. The atmosphere is lively and the server was very friendly. He didn't acknowledge the birthday, which was odd, since he was overall a great sever (maybe he didn't hear?). We didn't expect a free dessert, but it would have been nice to have a candle and maybe a "Happy Birthday" sentiment to make her feel extra special. read more

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The view is perfect here. Like eating right on the beach. The bacon is perfectly crispy and cooked. The seafood stew is good. Will be back soon read more