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    Meat On Ocean

    4.2 (2k reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Matt P.

    Came here for their DineLA deal. Came in at 6pm on a Friday and the place was practically empty. If you ever want to dine here, make sure you get her before 7pm if you plan on doing a walk in. Because a little bit after that, this place was full. Got seated and our server Miguel came to great us a few minutes later. We got started with the Caesar salad and meatballs. My wife ordered the Seabass and I did the upgrade to a Wagyu Eye of Ribeye steak. We also ordered the mushrooms & garlic mash as the meal itself does not include any sides. Our server, also mentioned that their rolls are at an extra charge of $11. It's been 4 years since I've been here, so I am not sure if the rolls were complimentary back then or not. We ended up parking in the underground parking on 2nd right behind the restaurant. It was $11 flat rate for a Friday night in Santa Monica. But the garage does close at 10pm. So if you plan on staying longer than that, you might want to park elsewhere. There's also valet parking for $16. Our apps came out and look very appetizing, but that's the only positive I can say as my salad was lacking dressing. My Caesar could have used a bit more dressing and it's hard to toss my salad when you're dealing with whole leaves in a shallow bowl. The pieces where I can actually taste the dressing, it was very tasty. Would have like more of it though or the kitchen could have tossed it before plating. That's one thing that annoys me about restaurants is when you order a salad, it would be nice if it came already tossed so you don't waste time carefully tossing it so it doesn't go everywhere. The meatballs were a bit mushy and bland. The sauce helped, but it would have been nice if the meatballs were seasoned well. The bread with mozzarella on top tasted stale. It was definitely not fresh and even with it toasted, I can still taste the staleness of it. Next came the mains and my wife's Seabass came out looking really nice and was pretty good. The crispiness of the Seabass was great. But then my Eye of Ribeye came out and I cut in to it and said to my wife, why does this look like a filet or sirloin. I looked at the piece I cut and there was no fat/marbling and thought for sure it was a filet because it was in the shape of a ball and didn't have the spinalis cap. I even asked our server and he agreed that it did not look like a ribeye. He asked the kitchen and they confirmed that since it's the eye, it will tend to ball up when cooked. I then wondered, why would anyone order a ribeye without the cap? I mean, the cap is the best part of the ribeye. I mean, the steak was cooked perfectly and had good flavor, but if I wanted a piece of steak that was on the lean side, I'd order a filet. I then asked for this to be switched to the 16oz Ribeye medium rare. After about 10 minutes or so, it came out and I saw how pale the color looked and knew that it had to be undercooked. I started to cut in to it and yup, the cap was raw, but the inside piece was cooked medium well. The manager then came over to check on us and I showed her that the cap was still raw. She then said to just cut the cap out and they will pan fry it a little bit to bring it up to temp. At this point, I've already lost my appetite a bit and was super disappointed in my experience this time around. She didn't even really apologize for that and I thought that she would have comped me something. I'll admit, the eye of ribeye was user error. I'll take the L on that. I wished I knew the eye of ribeye was a thing. Every steakhouse I've been to, I've never seen that on the menu so I just immediately thought it was a Wagyu Ribeye and that's why there was a $25 up charge. But undercooking my ribeye and this being a fine dining steakhouse, that's a bit unforgiving. Now I'm not looking for any comps, but some kind of gesture would have been nice. As for our server and the team, they were fantastic and I could not say anything negative about them. They were on point with filling our water and clearing out plates. Our server Miguel was personable and seemed like he cared and wanted to make things right. The manager on the hand, I would have expected more from her tbh.

    Jacqueline R.

    We dined in on July 4th to celebrate my daughter's birthday and had called ahead to request a table with a view of the water so we could enjoy glimpses of the fireworks. The entire staff was incredibly accommodating, and the food was excellent. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!

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    Roxana G.

    This was our fist time in this place . One of my best friends found it and we decided to try it . The steaks are full of flavor . If you feel like craving meat - let me tell you this is perfect spot for an amazing quality of meat . Cocktails were really good too . Ambiance is great from the minute you walked in , is very cozy and romantic since is next to the pier . Our server super attentive - he took his time to explain the different type of meats which make it easier for us to decide which meat to try , such a great place fam.

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    Alisa H.

    My friend and I came here for DineLA & had amazing food! We got the salad & shrimp cocktail for appetizers & they were super fresh. We both got filet, which was also amazing that came with dessert! Service was also amazing & loved being able to sit in front of the water!!

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    James K.

    Yes! Meat On Ocean?! The name has two of my favorite words!!! Meat - YES, Ocean - YES How can this place not be a winner?! Came here for lunch with some colleagues. Service was spot on. Consistent but not overbearing. Great ocean view seating as well. I ordered the 16oz ribeye. It was not surprisingly cooked perfectly. Had the chimmichuri sauce on the side which was tasty but definitely not necessary. Everything we ordered was great. From apps to entrees. Would absolutely come back for more next time I'm in town.

    Gayle P.

    Great, friendly staff for this CME dinner I attended. Valet $16, super easy. Clam chowder: good for an appetizer. Size was a small cup. Came with crackers. Had nice chunks of potatoes and clams. Filet mignon was fire. It was so good. With the chimmichuri it came with. And the mashed potatoes and tender asparagus. Perfect. Cheesecake. on point. So good. Not too sweet either. Would come back for a date night or girls night.

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    Jon N.

    What an excellent spot for great steaks. Everyone, from hostess(es), to bartenders, to servers, were great! Especially server, Timothy! Tasty, creative cocktails, nIce wine list, and wines by tge glass. Food was great. Oysters were super fresh, tasty, and accompanied by fun toppings. Filet was perfect, as were the Ceasar salad and Meatball starter (BOMB). Also had an excellent cheese platter! Only negative note was the chimichurri, which was more just an oil, rather than a finely chopped greens and garlic in oil. 100% recommended, and we look forward to a return visit.

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    Eugene C.

    Reasonably priced (for a nicer steakhouse right on the waterfront). I decided to splurge and get the 45 day aged ribeye. They charge per oz. The total price was actually not that much different from the regular ribeye. I honestly wasn't like blown away but it just tasted like a standard good ribeye, not amazing but the price also wasn't crazy. I got the mashed potatoes and spinach meant to be shared (even though it was just me). For shareable sides they were also reasonably priced and pretty good quality. The best thing at this place is the view, even from the bar. In fact, I came here a couple more times just to grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the view!

    Extremely disappointing and misleading experience. Be very careful with the Dine LA menu. My friends and family came here tonight for Dine LA, and honestly, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. We ordered the $75 Dine LA menu, and almost everything was disappointing. The Caesar salad was clearly not fresh. The lettuce was completely limp and not crisp at all, and even the croutons were terrible. The cocktail shrimp also had a very strong fishy smell and was unpleasant to eat. For a $75 menu at a steakhouse, I was also shocked that there wasn't even basic complimentary bread served before the meal. But the biggest issue was the steak and the way the menu is presented. We ordered the Wagyu ribeye and the ribeye. Only after receiving the bill did we realize that the ribeye had an additional $10 charge and the Wagyu had an additional $25 charge. The problem is that none of this was clearly explained to us when we ordered. The server never told us that simply choosing the ribeye would automatically add $10, or that choosing the Wagyu would automatically add $25. As someone who has been to many Dine LA restaurants and seen countless Dine LA menus, the way this is presented is extremely misleading. When an extra charge is listed underneath the main dish in this format, it is very easy to reasonably assume that the charge applies to an additional sauce, add-on, or modification, not that choosing the item itself automatically costs an extra $10 or $25. If these are mandatory surcharges for selecting those steaks, the restaurant should clearly state that when the customer orders. The server should also explicitly disclose the additional charge before confirming the order. I feel that this is misleading to consumers. A restaurant should not rely on customers noticing a small line of text on a complicated Dine LA menu and then surprise them with additional charges on the bill. Dine LA is supposed to be an opportunity to try restaurants at a set price. Instead, this experience felt like we were being baited by the advertised price and then charged extra without proper disclosure. Very disappointing. I would strongly recommend reading every single line of the menu and asking about every possible surcharge before ordering here.

    Guillermo A.

    5/5 Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Noise Level: 5/5 Ocean in Santa Monica delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. We started with the steak tartare, which was probably the best tartare we've ever had. The butcher's bread nearly stole the show--we ordered two of them and will absolutely be coming back just for the bread. For entrées, I ordered the 12-ounce thick-cut New York Wagyu. It was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, and ranks among the best New York steaks I've ever had. We also ordered the 30-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye, which had an incredible nutty, buttery flavor and was equally impressive. The oysters were outstanding--fresh, clean, and exactly what you'd expect from a restaurant owned by a team known for doing seafood right. My daughter ordered the meatballs, which were also delicious. A nice bonus: they offer complimentary corkage for the first bottle, so I brought a French red that paired beautifully with the steaks. Overall, Ocean exceeded our expectations. Outstanding food, great atmosphere, attentive service, and a comfortable noise level that made conversation easy. We will definitely be back.

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    Kassandra S.

    Great food spot for something romantic, celebratory, business events!! It is exceptionally fine dining in my opinion. It looks beautiful inside and has the dimming lighting We ordered mocktails with our food & were delicious The food!! Wow the cuts for the steak were phenomenal & cooked medium rare The Mac and cheese were THE BEST! Our serve was very kind & attentive. Will go again!

    Crystal M.

    My husband, myself and our children went to the World Cup and decided to do a night stay in Santa Monica. We got hungry after pool and shower time so we decided to walk and find a great place to dine. Everywhere was packed! So I got curious and found meat on ocean. As I walked in the young hostess was not friendly and asked rudely if I had a reservation which we did not but the manager came and that they could absolutely take us and sat us right away. The hostess changed her tone and we were seated. The menu looked great as any simple steakhouse would. They made an in-house kielbasa which was okay... it was hot and ok for what it was. We ordered the butcher bread and it was great with the 2 butters they offered. Once had a quince paste added in. For our dinner.... The mashed potatoes lacked in flavor and were sort of watery. Kind of seemed like boxed potatoes. I asked for a medium well steak and it was medium rare. I had to ask for it to be cooked longer. It was really too fatty and tough to chew. The spinach had garlic in it and it was pretty bitter which means the garlic was overcooked. The cauliflower was perfect. My husband ordered the yellowfin tuna and it had absolutely no flavor to it.. the mashed potatoes that came with it was sub par as well. I should have went with the chicken. The kids didn't enjoy their meals and my little one had the buttered noodles and at a big portion of it. For $400 dollars... it wasn't my jam.. could have been better tasting food . Our server Madeline was nice but we didn't see her a lot. But, I don't think we will visit Meat on ocean again.

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    Catalina G.

    I would give this place a 4.2. The food was very very good. The place is very clean. The views are to die for. The service was great. The food is definitely on the pricier side. However, with everything in mind, i'd say it was worth it. The food had great flavor and the french fries were delicious.

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    How can I make a reservations?

    You can make reservations on their website, via the OpenTable app, or by calling the restaurant.

    Where to park if handicapped?

    Free parking for two hours on 2nd street

    Are reservations needed for Friday dinner hours?

    Hi! Highly recommended. May I help you with the reservation?

    What is the corkage fee?

    We don’t charge for corkage.

    Do you offer valet parking and if so, how much?THX

    Hi! Valet after 5PM is $18/3hours There is also parking in the structure on Broadway and second $10… 

    Are dogs allowed if outdoor dining?

    I don't think so, but you should call just to make sure.

    How many people normally join dry age streak?

    My boyfriend and I shared a 34 oz porterhouse and it was perfect. Keep in mind that a third of the weight is just the bone. Asking the server is also my suggestion because they can let you know what will be best especially if you're ordering other… 

    What is the price ranges?

    Varies. For dinner from $20 a person to $100 or more. Huge menu w generous amounts of food. And I eat a lot. Go! Worth every dime

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    Fia Steak

    4.3
    (158 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$$

    I visited Fia Steak for dinner on February 11th and it ended up being one of the most memorable…read moredining experiences I've had in a long time. The atmosphere immediately stood out -- it has a warm European-style charm that feels elegant without being stiff. Cozy lighting, intimate spacing, and a relaxed energy made it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. The food was exceptional across the board. The caviar cigar and caviar set were highlights -- rich, refined, and perfectly balanced rather than overwhelming. The Branzino was beautifully cooked with clean flavors and great texture. For dessert, the chocolate soufflé was outstanding -- you rarely see soufflé offered anymore, and this one was done properly: light, airy, and deeply chocolatey. We also ordered another dessert (name unfortunately forgotten) that included three cream puffs each topped with a scoop of ice cream. Before serving, the staff performed a flame presentation -- almost like a small tableside ceremony -- which was both entertaining and theatrical, and it actually tasted as good as it looked. Service deserves special recognition. Our server, a well-dressed gentleman whose name I sadly didn't catch, delivered truly outstanding hospitality. He consistently checked on our experience in a natural, non-intrusive way and clearly cared about the guests enjoying the night. His professionalism elevated the entire dinner. Between the ambiance, memorable dishes, and attentive service, this was a restaurant experience rather than just a meal. I will absolutely be coming back -- both for the food and for that level of service.

    Great food! Great service! Rare to find both in a restaurant…read morethese days, but this one is awesome worth a try - beautiful place immaculate artwork - extremely accessible and kind stuff

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    BOA Steakhouse

    4.0
    (1.8k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    Went to Boa with my friend for a girls night! We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We got seated at a…read moreround booth which was comfy and cute. My friend is vegan which was a major reason we wanted to try this spot due to Boa having a vegan steak on the menu. Our waiter mentioned it had gotten taken off the menu then re added so if you're going for the vegan steak I would definitely call to make sure it's still on the menu when you're trying to go. I got the NY strip steak cooked medium. It was good but I wasn't WOW'd. I do think I had high expectations with all of the hype around Boa. Mashed potatoes were soooooo good and I enjoyed the tempura cauliflower. There's a paid parking outdoor lot right next to the restaurant.

    My family went to Boa to celebrate my brother's graduation and we had a wonderful time! Let's start…read morewith service. Everyone was so kind and efficient, but hats off to our waitress, Leanne! She truly went above and beyond to make my brother feel special and celebrated. She brought out little virgin piña colada flutes for us to toast his achievement, and she even surprised him with a complimentary dessert to mark the occasion. Leanne was incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout the entire meal, and it was so lovely that other staff members also took the time to check in on us and chat with my brother about his graduation. The food was just as amazing as the service. The tableside Caesar salad was a really cool experience, and our steaks were cooked perfectly--everything was seasoned and flavorful. We finished the night with the cookie dessert, which was absolutely incredible. The overall vibe was really relaxed. We sat outdoors so we had ocean views and the weather was perfect. They had heaters on in the evening. Indoors was pretty packed as we were leaving but the ambiance was great. The restaurant was buzzing with conversation and people were watching the game by the bar while eating dinner. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. I can't go back fast enough!

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    Massilia

    Massilia

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Wonderful indoor/outdoor patio adjacent to cool dark-ish dining room and large bar. (Looks like…read moreit wud be awesome place to rent out for a special event!) -- They have a great happy hour drink+food menu and the full dinner menu has several dishes I really enjoy. (There's 1 main dish I didn't care for -- but can't even remember what was.) The wonderful ambiance, enhanced by friendly, attentive & fun servers (+ enticing happy hour prices) are the driving reasons I continue to return. Sometimes I bring my laptop and can do my work while comfortably enjoying happy hour....... and then I'll stay for dinner too. I live in the neighborhood and I'm appreciative of Massilia's delicious hospitality.

    When mom is in town, she puts my love of LA restaurants to good use and has me book a trendy place…read morefor her and her sisters. Today, I got to join the fun and enjoy a lovely dinner at Massillia! Surprised the relatives for their 5:30 reservation. I was supposed to stay for just a drink, but I was having such a great time, I had to crash the entire dinner! 5:30 on a Friday night was the perfect time. It was chill and quiet. The restaurant itself is super relaxing and had a nice ambiance. To start, I asked the waitress to bring me a fruity cocktail and what she handed me was delicious. I totally forgot to snag the name, but it was refreshing and yummy. For food, my aunts ordered EVERYTHING! we are a vegetable loving family and definitely got lots of yum yum that reflected that: ratatouille, salad, mushrooms, calamari, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salmon flatbread, and so much more. Everything was so flavorful! I really enjoyed every dish we got! If I had to choose some absolute favorites it would be the salad and the ratatouille! Both were incredible ( along with everything else). Finished the meal off with the pear dessert and a glass of port. Yummy! Great meal with family! I'll happily be back in Massilia to have another lovely dinner.

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    Shirubē

    4.3
    (223 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Parking: Easy metered street parking or Santa Monica public parking garages have reasonable rates…read more Reservation: Easy to make online using Tock but walk-ins also doable Service: Really on top of it - menus provided right away, no long waits for food, friendly servers and hostess, my water was always refilled, and plates were taken away as soon as they were done Ambiance: The front is a nondescript black door right next to the Chevron along Wilshire and inside is a nice atmosphere with a Samurai in a display case, bar seating along the side, and dark minimalistic interior. Food: Really appreciate that there are plenty of non alcoholic and mocktail options since very few places have such a variety. The poppin' lychee with mint was delicious. Mentaiko udon - very light, subtle flavor; wish it had a stronger mentaiko presence though not too creamy which I liked Toro sushi taco - good amount of quality toro though wasabi is mixed inside which wasn't my preference Sunomono cucumber salad with wakame seaweed - not bad though even with the HH price, the portion was small and not worth it in my opinion Aburi shime saba - seared cured mackerel that was torched tableside was fun and the searing to order gave a freshly smoky flavor while the fish itself was cold so it had good contrast Sashimi mori - thick portioned cuts of good quality fish served on ice to keep cool and they're able to accommodate the amount to the number of people sharing; fish changes depending on availability but salmon, scallop, and yellowtail were good, wasn't crazy about the sweet soy sauce for the chutoro, sea bream not bad, bonito was smoky Kakuni pork belly taco - not overly heavy and really good flavors Corn ribs with shoyu butter - such a delicious glaze and crisp texture outside, super unique in flavor Hojicha creme brulee - really love hojicha and they infused it so well into the creme brulee with solid tea flavor that balanced really well so it wasn't too sweet Wagyu meatballs with onion soy reduction - personally love caramelized onions and they did such a good job getting the rich, sweet flavor out; it wasn't overwhelming since I broke down the meatball to soak up the sauce Edamame - sea salt and lime gave it good seasoning and portion was worth it for HH Honmaguro salmon - sashimi was good but pricey for the small portion Honmaguro bluefin tuna - sashimi was good but also pricey for the portion, though the cuts were thicker than the salmon so slightly preferable Poke taco - good amount of poke on a seaweed "tortilla" which was really worth it for HH Bluefin tuna nigiri set - good flavor and quality though toro chewier Premium nigiri set - absolute favorite from here though sadly was only a seasonal special; toro with caviar was amazing, sweet shrimp melted in my mouth with how tender it was and ikura was great, and the seared scallop was smoky with uni on top Negitoro with garlic bread - solid though prefer without cream and wasabi personally Karaage - super juicy and flavorful with dark meat used so it didn't need sauce Garlic shrimp - good with garlic chili crisp on top and great size Wagyu curry - good curry with a spicy kick that's not overpowering though the wagyu is ground beef so hard to distinguish the quality Dan dan noodles - prominent peanut flavor Omakase - Caesar's salad was great without cheese or heavy ranch and crisps on top for texture, seared cured mackerel always good, sashimi was thick cuts of sea bream, bonito, and bluefin tuna which were good, mussels and clams had great flavor from sauce, corn rib in shoyu butter and tempura battered shrimp with chili mayo was one of my favorite courses since the shoyu butter flavor and texture on the corn is so delicious and the shrimp was well cooked, the black cod was subtle in flavor and I was pleasantly surprised that it came with a sweet potato puree and roasted tomato as well as crispy skin and had that smokiness, wagyu meatball was great as usual, wagyu curry was super filling, miso soup great palate cleanser, and mango sticky rice sorbet was a bit too hard in texture for me personally and not enough mango Skip: mentaiko udon, sunomono cucumber salad with wakame seaweed, honmaguro salmon and bluefin tuna, dan dan noodles Would order again: HH edamame, HH poke taco, HH kakuni pork belly taco Must orders: hojicha creme brulee, aburi shime saba (seared cured mackerel), corn ribs, wagyu meatball (if you love caramelized onions), karaage I've been here four times now and have to say the $70 happy hour omakase (typically $80) was my favorite experience here so far although my favorite bites were from their seasonal special when the $20 nigiri premium set was offered. They have all day happy hour on Sundays and Mondays which is really nice to not worry about a cutoff and late night on Fridays and Saturdays from 9-10:30pm in addition to Tuesdays - Fridays 5-6:30pm and Saturdays 4-6pm. The omakase does end 30 min before happy hour does though!!

    Stumbled on this amazing place when we were in the mood for Japanese. It had a small sign out front…read moreafter parking and we hopped inside. It's a cozy place with great service and unique options. If you're looking got rolls here, don't bother because it's a traditional place and they don't mess with rolls. Everything was delicious and they had a lot of vegan options. The vegan curry was amazing. They have a regular and late night happy hour as well with all day on Mondays and Sundays. Everything is made fresh and the kitchen is right in front of you over the counter. Highly recommended place for everything. Food; traditional, fresh, lots of variety Prices: $6-$30 Parking: lots of meters on Wilshire and side streets Dietary: plenty of vegan and vegetarian options Atmosphere: cozy for dates, but also tables for groups, and a bar area. Service: very helpful and fast

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    Sashimi Mori (best I've had in a long time!)

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    The Red Fish

    The Red Fish

    4.8
    (91 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    Some of the best service I've ever had. Great food, too…read more I went there for an event. They picked a perfect place. It's pretty quiet. There's a TV at the bar, and the bar is also in the main room, but it works. A huge shoutout to our server, Levi. One of the best in the business. He really made this an extra special experience for us. We all had various rolls, and they were all works of art....and yes, they were delicious. I had cheesecake for dessert. Probably the best cheesecake I've ever had. Nice 'n light. Perfect!! There's a social hour, which I'm guessing is another name for happy hour, daily from 5-7 pm with a nice variety of food and drink specials. They have parking on the side of the building. That's a huge plus in that area. Worth checking out.

    If I could give The Red Fish more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! My partner and I dined here in…read morecelebration of our anniversary, and we could not have had a better experience. The hostess was super kind and led us to a table right next to a beautiful olive tree in the main seating area, which made for a very comfortable vibe and a lovely view. Our server, Levi, provided outstanding service throughout the night and was super knowledgeable and attentive. He was honestly the main reason we had such a lovely time, as his energy was great and he was constantly checking in on us and making sure we were satisfied with everything. To drink, we had the Yuzu Whiskey Sour and the Melrose Passionfruit Martini, both of which were refreshing, delicious, and paired well with our food selection. I also had a Raspberry Breeze mocktail, which was sweet, tart, and bubbly! To eat, we started with the Rock Shrimp, which had a great spicy flavor and crunch to it. We also tried the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, which I liked, but I think the price on this item is a little steep, and you might be better off ordering another roll or menu item. For rolls, we ordered the Crunchy, the Tiger, the Lemon, and the Killer. Of these, my favorite had to be the Killer, as it was super fresh and had a great kick to it. Chef Salvador graciously sent over some Bluefin Tuna and Yellowtail nigiri for my partner and me to try, and it was such a thoughtful gesture and delicious treat for us. We were also kindly given a key lime pie to end our meal and celebration on a sweet note. The presentation for everything was lovely, and I really enjoyed the little radish stars! Overall, the fish is among the best and freshest I've had, the drinks are great, and the service is unmatched; I truly felt catered to and cannot wait for my next experience here! Thank you, Levi, Chef Salvador, and everyone at the Red Fish for an unforgettable anniversary dinner!

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