My wife and I celebrated my birthday with dinner here and we had an absolute wonderful experience. It was our first time dining here but it definitely will not be our last. The service was top tier. I wish customer service like this existed everywhere. Hannah was outstanding. She was welcoming, attentive, and helped make our night even more enjoyable. She didn't linger but somehow always knew when to check back on us as soon as we needed something. We're always weary of trying out a new restaurant for the first time but dinner was spectacular. Everything we ordered was so delicious and cooked to delectable perfection. High compliments to the chef! Appetizer: Warm Bread Basket - A must have! The bread was so scrumptious that it doesn't even need the delicious whipped butter. But the butter was so amazing it was hard not to smother every morsel of bread with it. Fantastic appetizer option. Entrees: 1/2lb Dutch Harbor King Crab Legs - Served with perfectly cooked asparagus, potatoes, and the usual side of melted butter. My wife said the butter that the crab is cooked in/served with was so phenomenal that she didn't have the need to dip into the side butter. I chose this restaurant because my wife loves crab legs and these absolutely delivered. The meat was sweet and succulent, and most importantly, they tasted fresh! Filet Mignon (8oz) - Delicious and perfectly seasoned! Exactly cooked how my wife ordered it and she thoroughly enjoyed it. Willow Bend Lamb - I can't rave enough about how exquisite this was. I was worried the chops were going to be too large but the portion size was spot on to my liking. The roasted garlic thyme jus it's served with is rich, savory, and a great compliment to the tender and juicy chop. I would order this again and again. Sides: Parmesan Truffle Fries and Smoked Gouda Tater Tots - It's hard to mess up a potato but somehow Ocean Prime was able to make it even more delicious. The fries had a perfect balance of crisp and tender, and the parmesan truffle flavor was the cherry on top. Wonderful aftertaste and surprisingly pairs well with crab legs. The tots had a perfect crisp exterior and a fluffy inside. The offerings are generous so 1 side would suffice for 2 people. Every bite was scrumptious and a definite recommend for the table. Cocktails: My wife also had the Berries & Bubbles cocktail. Well, it was so yummy that she had 2 of them. I had a sip and although I'm not a vodka fan, I can attest that it was indeed yummy. The dry ice is a nice touch and adds to the beauty and appeal of this drink. The drink is poured at the table (Hannah is clearly a pro at it). It was like a dinner and a show! Dessert: We were offered to choose a dessert on-the-house to celebrate my birthday. We ordered the Warm Butter Cake for the table and a Chocolate Torte to go. Hannah was kind enough to comp both of them for us! The Warm Butter Cake was AMAZING! From the delicious ice cream served on top to the gooey buttery velvety center of the cake with a perfectly crisped edge, it was everything you'd want in a dessert and more. I'm sure it's the star of the dessert menu. I've yet to make it to the torte but I've no doubt I'll be swimming in chocolatey goodness when I do. Lastly, I had flowers delivered to the restaurant to surprise my wife, and I asked if they would please have them set at the table prior to our arrival. They were able to receive the delivery before opening time and were placed perfectly in the middle of our table (booth seating). I'm so grateful for how they accommodated my request and helped me execute a wonderful surprise that gained a beautiful smile from my wife. 10/10 experience. Five stars all across the board. Worth every dollar spent. I highly recommend Ocean Prime for any and all events, or if you're simply just looking for a delicious meal. read more

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We chose Ocean Prime for our Father's Day dinner and left with mixed feelings. The food was hit or miss. The Caesar salad was very good, and the crab cake was excellent--easily the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the scallops were disappointing, arriving cold and noticeably tough. On the positive side, the carrot cake was outstanding and a great way to end the evening. The restaurant was surprisingly quiet during our early dinner reservation, so we expected attentive service. Instead, the service was slow and inattentive throughout the meal, which was disappointing given the restaurant's reputation and pricing. Overall, there were some bright spots, but the inconsistent food quality and poor service made for an underwhelming Father's Day experience. read more

We came for the early dining menu which we thought is a good value at $65 for three courses, and decided to sit in the lounge to also take advantage of their happy hour which is a good deal on drinks and lounge apps. We were surprised how popular the happy hour seems to be, and the lounge seems to fill up quickly, so get there early. We were given a free bowl of truffle popcorn in the lounge, which was a nice touch and very good, especially if you love truffle like me. We ordered the Ocean Roll on happy hour, which is tuna, salmon, hamachi and avocado. This roll was good but I wouldn't pay full price of $30 for it, so I guess getting sushi on happy hour is the way to go. For the three course meal we got the house salad, which was good with a nice mustard vinagrette that delicious and not overpowering. For main we got the scallops with risotto. The menu and other pictures showed four scallops with parmesean and pea risotto, but instead we got three scallops with lobster risotto in a red sauce. I'm not going to complain about getting one less scallop since I got lobster risotto, but the only knock was both our risottos were ice cold while the scallops were hot. Also, my wife's risotto had a huge piece of lobster shell in it. For dessert we got the warm butter cake and carrot cake. Both were good, but the warm butter cake especially good with the ice cream. While the carrot cake seemed like a smaller portion made for the three course menu, it was still plenty of dessert to share. The sides of truffle mac and corn were also very good and rich. Ambiance and layout of the restaurant was nice and a good option for date night. Service also was very good. I would definitely go back for hapoy hour. read more

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Ocean Prime is one of the rare fine dining restaurants that's partnered with the InKind app (basically lets you get 20%-35% off their food) With the big discount, I decided to treat myself out to a 10 oz filet and a truffle mac and cheese. This cost me $70.82 (this is after the InKind discount and includes tax and tip). I'm finding that most chefs at fine dining restaurants would recommend that the steaks be cooked medium rare. the food itself was fairly tasty. The service was very polite. The atmosphere of the place was pretty nice as they had two indoor areas and a small outdoor area which is where I ate. read more

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This is my favorite seafood place in all of Phoenix. Their salmon is #1 in phx. The salmon has just the perfect amount of a sweet glaze on top of a beautiful bed of sticky rice. It's always cooked too perfection. I also had the calamari here. It's crispy and delicious as well. The goat cheese appetizer is mouthwatering and thesalad with the candied walnuts and goat Cheese is also perfectly paired. Staff is incredible Parking can be a little bit tricky usually I have to park in the garage down the street, but that is the only downside which is not their fault. Amazing restaurant will come back here again and again. read more

Ocean Prime - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow! Wow! Wow! I took my husband here for his birthday and it was simply amazing! Last year, we went to their sister restaurant in DC for his birthday, and thoroughly enjoyed it, so when we discovered there was one here in the valley, we were over the moon! We started off with a few cocktails; I had a Cosmo and my hubby had their twist on a Smokey Manhattan! My drink was fabulous and my husband absolutely loved his drink! For appetizers we had lobster bisque and a crab cake. My lobster bisque was outstanding. My hubby enjoyed his crab cake...that's really saying something because he's from DC, so he knows crab cakes! I had the twin lobster tails and jalapeño au gratin potatoes and the hubby had the lamb chops with Asparagus with hollandaise sauce! All of these were phenomenal! And for dessert we were given the warm butter cake and the 10 layer carrot cake! There aren't enough adjectives to describe these two desserts! We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this experience! The services was fabulous and the food was delicious! I highly recommend Ocean Prime! read more

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We returned for our anniversary. We've always loved Ocean Prime. They didn't let us down. The food, the service, the ambience, the music, it was all amazing. read more

We had dinner, celebrating my wife's birthday, and the first Sunday of the Phoenix (Waste Management) Open week, and the place was packed with folks with name tags and sports coats or dresses, and lots of energy. While I am guessing it was louder than usual, the entire experience was great. Pricey, but great. From the front desk on, service was great and everyone wished my wife a happy birthday. We sat on the bar's patio, which had nice electric heaters that kept us comfortable as the evening chill set it. We started with the tuna tartar. It was elegantly plated, with a LOT of large chunks of very fresh and tasty tuna, with a spicy avocado layer (wasabi?) and a nice crunchy layer. For my entree, I had the lobster linguini and my wife had the shellfish cob salad with French onion soup. All three plates were fantastic. The salad had more lobster and shrimp than expected, the linguini had WAY more lobster than I expected, and the soup had a wonderfully deep flavor (yes, my wife let me taste it). Each dish was delicious and attractive. For desert, my wife ordered the chocolate torte and we both had coffee. The coffee was served in a French press, one for each of us, and was nice and rich, how we like it. The torte was ridiculously dense and rich -- in a completely good way. read more

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Amazing experience for us tonite at Ocean Prime. We both choice sea bass! And the lobster tails. The lobster was perfect and we enjoyed it so much. The candle heated butter to dip in was a delicious choice and such a nice accompaniment. I added a little butter to my sea bass. The sea bass was cooked so perfect and very melt in your mouth. It came w lovely broccolini and some whipped potatoes. Also perfectly grilled. I remember some lovely asparagus somewhere, I believe w the lobsters and that was cooked great, blanched perhaps w the right amount of crunch My date was so sweet and let us get 2 deserts, a whipped peanut butter pie covered in a delicious chocolate sauce. And the famous butter cake with a raspberry coulis sauce. Both completely enjoyable and delicious! Our dinner was beautiful and so delicious. I also had a white wine and chose Spain. Albeno Torres, I believe it was! It was a perfect and delicious wine. The hostess team was lovely for us as was all of our server staff. A welcoming and charming group of people work there. It was a 50 out of 10 for me! read more

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I just expended $500 included my tip in cash, our bill was $411.85 For a dinner that was just OK, the Chilean Sea Bass was a little overcooked, and the steak was OK. The waiter served a glass of wine after a sample of a different wine ($25 glass) in the same glass. We just looked and didn't say anything... Then, before we left at 9.00 pm, someone started turning the lights on in front of us. That was our anniversary dinner. Not going back, service is low, overrated, and overpriced. read more

Ocean Prime - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had an amazing time at ocean prime! We used to come here quite regularly a few years ago, but it's been awhile and we decided to celebrate Valentine's Day here and it was very special. We had a beautiful booth, and I had one of the best espresso martinis here. The Hamachi carpaccio was delicious too for an appetizer, as well as the warm bread basket. It was my first time trying Chilean sea bass here and it was wonderful. We also got the truffle Mac & cheese which was super flavorful and perfect to split, as well as the smoked Gouda tater tots which were really unique and crispy. The inside is beautiful and the food is high quality and they always have great service here as well. read more

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We were excited to see Ocean Prime on the Arizona Restaurant Week list, so we decided to give it a try for date night. The restaurant is huge and has a really fancy vibe. We were seated in one of the smaller rooms, which felt a little cozier. Our server was fine, friendly enough, but nothing memorable. They offer both the Restaurant Week menu and the regular menu, so we decided to sample a bit of both. From the Restaurant Week menu, which is $55 per person, we had the house salad, an 8oz filet with Oscar style, and the Blackened Snapper. My husband thought the filet was way too salty, and you have to pay extra for both the steak and the Oscar style. The snapper was overcooked and dry, which was disappointing. Dessert was strawberry ice cream with an almond cookie, which was simple but nice. One thing to note, if you order from the Restaurant Week menu, they don't bring bread, but we weren't too worried about that. For drinks, we had a Bacardi rum and a non-alcoholic Blackberry Club. From the regular menu, we ordered the Seafood Tower with jumbo shrimp cocktail and a mix of East and West Coast oysters, along with Prime Steak Tartare and Onion Soup. We ended up spending more on the regular menu than the Restaurant Week menu. We love to try new restaurants for our date nights, but this visit was just okay. The restaurant itself is beautiful and most of the food was ok, but nothing really stood out. It's probably not a place we'll return to, but we're glad we tried it once. read more

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Had the 3-course early dinner there recently with my wife. The food was generally delicious, but my wire didn't enjoy the scallops. Overall, service and the restaurant ambience are fantastic. My filet was delicious and the accompanying foods were good, including lobster bisque. read more

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This restaurant is as its name implies, the best of the ocean! They have very fresh seafood - as if the restaurant was literally next to a dock. The goat cheese ravioli was very unique with a delicious juxtaposition of flavors and the dessert was *chef's kiss* amazing. I chose this restaurant for a celebration and it was the perfect spot. I sure do love it when a place is everything one can hope for and more! The service was excellent and the design of the space was beautiful. I will say the choice of upbeat club music was the only thing that did not match the ambiance and classy feel of the restaurant, but overall it didn't disrupt the evening. I would gladly choose this place again for a nice dinner out. read more

Perfect venue for my wife's birthday tonight! We've come many times and tonight was the best! read more

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We have been here before for happy hour. It is quite expensive but HH has some good deals. This time we came for a birthday dinner. This is a very classy restaurant with nice ambience. The food was good and service were great. The ocean sushi roll, king crab legs, lobster linguine, Chilean sea bass were all delicious! And the chocolate peanut butter pie was one of the best desserts we've ever had. Our only complaint was that my husband asked them not to char the steak, but it still came out charred. Our server took care of that immediately. I also wish they would give a complimentary bread basket given how much you spend on dinner here. Otherwise, we had an enjoyable night. read more

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This upscale restaurant has a fabulous and affordable happy hour. We enjoyed Manhattan's and calamari. We have never had Manhattans as good as Ocean Prime Manhattan's. The calamari was prepared in an unusual way. It was fried and covered with sauce and green onions. Delicious! They brought us some complimentary out of the ordinary pop corn, too. The service was impeccable. If we lived in Phoenix, we'd go to happy hour there everyday. read more

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Best HH in town. Tried the tuna tartare today which was fantastic. Prime roll is always a hit. You can make a reservation for happy hour! Book a high top seating table. read more

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Solid high end steak and seafood with wonderful ambience and good service. Had beef Tartare, excellent! Share a lobster ( okay ), 10oz Filet (excellent ) Topped off either their signature butter cake with icecream ( excellent ) read more

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I have not been here in many years and my buddy and I met up here to grab a dinner and then go next-door and have a cigar at Torch. We had Brook as a waiter and he was awesome. Between my buddy and his son, we had sushi, chicken, and a 10 ounce fillet. We also shared some au gratin potatoes and a flourless chocolate cake for dessert as a starter. We had this amazing shrimp. I was quite impressed with all of the food. The shrimp was exquisite as an appetizer and the au gratin potatoes with amazing cheese and flavor, complimented my fillet perfectly. When we got there, it was not as crowded, but then as the night progressed, it got much more attention and filled up on this Saturday night. It was a comfortable space with good lighting and felt upscale without being overly pretentious. Overall, I would definitely go back as I felt the food in the service in the atmosphere or perfect for our evening gathering. read more

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Food and service were top notch. Lobster not really to my liking but delicious as was the steak. Lobster bisque also good. read more

Ocean Prime - Filet and lobster - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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On arrival I was given a welcoming greeting by the host and seated in a lovely booth overlooking the restaurant. The service was top notch down to water service. The waiter was excellent and explained the menu thoroughly . The drinks were absolutely delicious and beautiful in appearance . We started with the yuzu and berries and bubbles cocktail. We took advantage of the early dinner special which ranges from $65 to $75 per person. I ordered the Caesar with teriyaki salmon, au gratin potato's and butter cake for desert. My husband upgraded to the steak and Mac and cheese. The entire evening and experience was fabulous and I cannot wait to return. read more

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Ocean prime never disappoints! They have the best happy hour. And even better dinner's menu! I just love their casual terrace and bar area, and if you feel like a more elevated fancy experience, the main dining room is gorgeous! The fish is always so fresh and taste amazing. I had the snapper this time, and hubby had sushi, which was all amazing. Our server, Hannah, was such a delight, and took such special care of us, and gave excellent recommendations! read more

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Flawless execution from start to finish! From the smiling hosts the greeted us to the manager that stopped by before we left everything was literally perfect. Apps we had goat cheese ravioli- obviously house made pasta, delicate tasty and delicious. Tuna Nigiri rice was subtly flavored to perfection. The tuna was fresh and tasty. Veggie sushi roll nice mix of veggies fresh and crisp with tons of flavor and a fantastic presentation. NY strip was charred as requested to a perfect medium. Very flavor, tender and most import the cut was trimmed correctly- no copious amount of fat or chew bits often served at restaurants. Final we had black truffle Mac n cheese, obviously fresh made cheese sauce nice flavor well balanced not heavy nice silky texture. Overall the best food experience we've had here in Scottsdale- only regret? We didn't come here sooner. read more

Interesting experience. We had a reservation, our table in one section wasn't ready but we accepted a change of room to get in at our scheduled time. I couldn't care less if we were in the terrace or on the patio. However, this change somehow resulted in no server assisting us. After 30 minutes a server never came. When our ticket was printed at the front the change of room wasn't identified and no one told a server we had been seated. However, during the 30 minute server less wait, the server at the next table talked smack about the venue, its employees, the training or lack thereof, how she can't wait to finish training for her other job, and all the behind the scenes drama. The server appeared to be family friends with those guests. She looked at us a few times, but either never thought to check on us or find our server, instead she embodied the smack she talked about others. I talked to the manager, he took our drink order and apps, and apologized. The other table told their server we talked with the manager, and the server said something like that's why I am trying to leave here. The drinks were good, the jalapeño potatoes were delicious. The warm butter cake was a good finisher. The filet was half the thickness of any other filet I've seen, and the ny strip was average. All in all, at a fancier joint you are paying for an experience, which we didn't get, and the food was average for a classier joint. read more

Service and ambiance was great but the food was really disappointing. My husband ordered the blackened stripped bass. He ate half of it. The veggies mess that came with it was gross. I ordered the scallops which were a major disappointment! Hardly browned at all. Usually scallops are seared ... these were tiny, pale and super tuff. Our expectations were high, due to the pricing and plush decors. Surprisingly disappointing and although our first visit it will be our last. Way too many great seafood restaurants in the Phoenix area! read more

The parking can be a problem but they also have valet available. Ambiance is PRIME, Customer Service is above and beyond, very clean throughout. Alexa was our Server and she did a marvelous job, very attentive and accommodating. Seems to enjoy her job a lot, you can tell by how she treats her customers. Food was excellent, Cocktails very nicely crafted. Be sure and try the pretzel bread, phenomenal. I had the HH Sakura Burger with Truffle Fries, Yummy on both. Happy Hour pricing is very reasonable. The Sliders were great as well. We will be back. FYI, The bar seating can be noisy at times but seemed to quiet a little as the HH ended. read more

Ocean Prime - Buffalo Trace Old Fashion-Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ocean Prime on High Street delivers a dining experience that feels refined from start to finish. The moment you step inside, you're met with a warm, upscale atmosphere and a level of service that sets the tone for an exceptional evening. The food is simply outstanding. The lobster bisque is rich, velvety, and deeply flavorful -- easily one of the best in the Valley. The lobster fettuccine is luxurious without being heavy, with perfectly tender lobster woven through every bite. The scallops are expertly seared, delicate, and beautifully balanced. The appetizers and sides deserve their own recognition as well. The calamari is truly to die for -- crisp, light, and impeccably seasoned. And the tater tots? An absolute must. Golden, addictive, and elevated far beyond anything the name might suggest. Service was exceptional throughout the evening. James, our server, was outstanding -- attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. He elevated the entire dining experience. Ocean Prime on High Street hits every mark: ambiance, cuisine, and world-class service. A top-tier choice for a special night out or any time you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary. read more

The Salmon tasted much better this time as we requested the sauce on the side. The salad was very good although could have been a tad fresher. The Peanut butter ganache cake was very delicious as usual. They need to improvise with the menu and come up with some new dishes with lobsters and crabs. read more

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Went in for happy hour. Had a great Manhattan and some wonderful calamari. Superb service as well. Place is quite pricey but the happy hour specials made it affordable. If I win the lottery I'm going there for dinner. Some of the dishes carried past us looked fabulous. read more

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Gorgeous ambience with delicious food and great service. We are local and really enjoyed the salmon with kimchee and the tuna

Service and staff were EXCELLENT. But the food was mediocre and one of our guests who has celiac disease became sick afterwards, most likely due to gluten contamination. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants but we do not recommend it anymore. High end restaurants like this one are no guarantee that the cook staff is educated in preparing food for people with celiac disease. read more

Short: better off throwing money away than to eat here Food: 1.5/5 Service: 3/5--but changed to 1/5 for almost ruining our day--the main reason for the review Long: Usually I only write positive reviews and don't leave negative ones -- but this needed to be told Went in for birthday celebration -- and wanted to try a new place -- bad mistake Food honestly was served , and it was almost unpalatable -- thus we decided to save ourselves from taking any more chances on dessert Service was ok--a bit below other steakhouses but alright. Wait staff was pretty attentive BUT after we decided to cut our event short to go have desert somewhere else -- the server advised us to take a dessert to go from them for the birthday "on the house" -- which usually happened at our usual steakhouse-- so to be nice we asked for one We noticed after we came home that we were billed for the to-go dessert anyways. Thus, better off to throw your money away than to waste your time here Really wanted to like this-- but honestly one of the worst dining experiences in my life read more

An awesome happy hour experience! I met some coworkers and sat at the bar- the bartender was super friendly and engaging (everyone there seemed like a regular and knew each other). I enjoyed a dirty martini- extra crisp and yummy, we had some oysters and shrimp, and shared a NY strip, pork chop, asparagus, and the best potatoes I think I've ever had. I wish I would have gotten photos- it was a delicious experience. read more

We had an amazing Mother's Day brunch experience. We had a reservation at 12:15 and were seated right away. They had plenty of drinks on the menu to choose from but we weren't imbibing today but they looked delicious. We all ordered from the brunch menu. I ordered the short rib surf and turf, which has lobster and short rib on top of a Gouda potato cake. It was delicious! The short rib was fall apart tender and the poached egg on top was perfectly cooked with a runny yolk. My husband ordered the steak and eggs. The steak was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. It was served with a poached egg, asparagus; and roasted potatoes. My mother in law ordered the crab cake eggs Benedict, which she really enjoyed as well. Overall, it was a great experience. Even though it was packed for Mother's Day, the food was still so delicious and the chefs did a perfect job. We will definitely be back to try their dinner menu. read more

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It's been awhile since I've returned here for another evening out but the food and ambiance were very good. I would definitely go back again. read more

By far the worst restaurant we ate at on our trip. Poor service and the quality of food was over priced

This is not a good review so I'll begin with what was good. The ambience is great. It's beautifully decorated and has a very upscale vibe. The dessert was out of this world. When we walked in and took in the decor, I thought this would be the kind of service and food we wanted. I was soon disappointed. Four of us were dining and were seated at the small four top despite plenty of larger four tops available. Then, I inquired about the smoking seafood tower and asked what was included and why it was called smoking. I was told by one waiter that it's custom and then she walked off. The second waiter accompanying her quickly launched into what the tower typically has and before I could ask how to customize or for market price, he left. We did not order this because it wasn't clear what was available and the pricing. We ended up ordering several small plates to share. When they arrived, a server placed them all - one by one- directly in front of me. This left myself and my dining companions to move each item out of my way to the empty middle of the table. The spinach had no bacon, though advertised with it. The lobster Mac and cheese was meh at best, though the lobster in it was good. We had ordered two bread baskets. A server removed and tossed the remaining bread in the first one. We ordered a second. We asked our main server to box all our leftovers, of which there were plenty after ordering around 7 apps and 2 bread baskets. She said she would. Suddenly several staff descended on our table and began busting clearing dishes. We assumed they would be boxed for us. We ordered dessert and cappuccino. The check came for $250 and we asked about the boxed items and were told they were thrown out. The waitress did bring us another boxed bread baskets, but no discount given when our leftovers had been tossed. The service was awful for this caliber of restaurant. The food was mediocre for the price. It has potential but honestly I would only dine there again if the restaurant offered a steep discount for this experience on my next bill. I tried to contact the management through their website instead of this public review but the contact us link doesn't work read more

We had an amazing time! We had never been before and Melissa Danner was the best waitress!! She helped us through the menus and was wonderfully attentive. Made a good restaurant experience fantastic! read more

Really good food and service. Drinks were especially excellent!! Would recommend for any occasion.