Visited this location for my birthday and so glad that we did. Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and delicious dishes from appetizers to main course. Highly recommend! read more

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I came down from Houston Texas because I heard so many great things about this place and invited my 3 friends for dinner here. There was 4 slots for reservations open and a gentlemen by the name of Alexander also told me we had open reservations for 830pm. We went in and quickly got turned around by 3 white women in the front, they said " we don't have any open reservations come back another time " and had a blank stare. I'm assuming black people are not welcome here because that's exactly how we were treated. I do not recommend anyone to come here.i will be sharing this to my 200k followers ! read more

Top notch restaurant!! We went out for a date night and had heard many great things from friends. We were not disappointed, y'all! The service was great, the food excellent and ambience was magnificent!! It was a bit pricey, but well with it! We started off with a few libations. I had an absolutely delightful drink, black orchid, and my hubby had a smokey old fashioned. For dinner, my hubby had a steak topped with crab and roasted brussel sprouts. I had the salmon with sticky rice, mashed potatoes and a side of grilled shrimp laced with mamba sauce. Yum Yum Yum!! We topped the night off with delicious dessert...warm butter cake w/a raspberry sauce. I highly recommend this restaurant. We will be dining here again when we're in the area! read more

I enjoyed my dinner with my boo. The place has a really nice atmosphere. Our pretty waitress gave us a run down of the menu, at times, sounding Ike a food salesman. When she went to her next table she repeated the same script. I thought Gosh, she must get tired of that. The place and decor was a vibe. From the moment you walk in it looks upscale and posh. The greeters were friendly. It's a really nice place for a special occasion or date. Some of the patrons were loud at times, but beyond that it was a nice experience. The food was delicious and I wiped my plate clean which is a rarity, because I'm so dang picky. The damage was $177 for two. I would return again. read more

Ocean Prime - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!! Hubby brought me here for my birthday, it was an amazing dining experience. Drinks, appetizers, and food were a 10/10!! The service and staff are spot on. The vibe is very relaxed and I love that!! read more

I am not a big fan of large steak chains and Ocean Prime failed to distinguish itself from its peers. Their food is pretty good and the service was above average but their menu is overwhelmingly large, their sides fail to impress, and the food is quite pricey. There are better options nearby that offer better food. Unless you are set on a steak, I can't see any plausible reason for coming here. Even then, I would recommend The Prime Rib on K Street instead. Surf n' Turf (Appetizer) (4/5): This is one of their most popular appetizers. I found the short rib to be overcooked. Their scallops were very good though. They were flavorful and very tender. It was a perfect portion size for me and the presentation was pretty good. It was, as all things at Ocean Prime are, a little expensive considering what you are getting. Chilean Sea Bass (3/5): Their Chilean Sea Bass is also one of the most popular entrees. I wasn't interested in steak or sushi, so I decided to go with fish. I was deciding between the Teryaki Salmon and the Sea Bass and I decided on the Sea Bass. I wish I had gone the other way. Their Chilean Sea Bass was just average. No exceptional savory flavors to speak of. Their Salmon Teryaki looked larger and I think I would have enjoyed the sweeter flavors. Brussels Sprouts (4/5): Their Brussels Sprouts were pretty good. I liked how they seasoned them. Despite this, they were a little soft for my taste. I prefer a slightly crunchy and crispy texture but these were soft. They were not soggy by any means. D.C. has too many steak chains and in a crowded market, Ocean Prime is simply average. If you want a steak chain for dinner in downtown Washington, I recommend Rare Steakhouse or Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. If you want the very best steak D.C. has to offer, I would insist on The Prime Rib. Their service, ambiance, and food is unmatched in my mind. It is the only exceptional steak experience D.C. has to offer! read more

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Prior to a weeknight Cap's game, we came here for dinner... Upon walking in, the hostess informed us we needed to mask up to walk the 20 feet to the bar, where we took our masks off upon sitting down (unpopular statement warning: on/off wearing of masks makes absolutely no difference, folks! Not to mention, most of the staff had their masks off to chat with each other throughout our stay). We happened to get there during happy hour and decided to try some cocktails to start. Their cocktails are ok, nothing special, but their bartenders feel that because they've been bartenders for 20 years, they're great at making cocktails (this came knowledge after we noticed some interesting and unique spirits and asked how their cocktail program was, they laughed at us for questioning them and told us how great they were because they've been doing it for 20 years), so we decided to pick something from Sasha Petrosky's bartending book, the Champs-Élysées. Our bartender was stumped, but after we provide the recipe, he did a nice job with it. I will say our bartender was friendly and offered suggestions, some of which we took him up on, like trying their calamari, which he said was "the best in the world!" It came out and looked pretty good, even though it was battered slightly more than we prefer. It's done in a sweet Asian style and the texture of the calamari itself was excellent! The syrupy Asian sauce was just ok, far from the greatest (that would likely be Eddie V's Kung Pao Calamari!). We did enjoy the fresh carrots and sprouts on top, they offered a nice texture and also mixed well with the sauce and helped reduce the sweetness. We then split a Wedge Salad... Now, if he had told us this was the best Wedge Salad in the world, I would have believed that because this was easily in my top 3! I loved the mix of flavors from the pickled red onions and glazed, smokey bacon and the mild bleu cheese mixed with the base dressing really helped bring this whole dish together - PERFECTLY! A few bartenders told me that the Chilean Sea Bass was incredible and one of their favs, so I opted for it. My son chose the Colorado Lamb. Since we never got bread, we also asked for bread. The entrées came out in reasonably quick time (all items ordered came out pretty quick, which was fine since we had plans and couldn't stay very long, but normally, we prefer to take a much slower pace, enjoy cocktails, wine and take our time enjoying food and conversation and this pace would have been much too fast for that). The presentation on that lamb was stunning! It was tender and very flavorful! My Sea Bass on the other hand was the worst I've ever had! It was very salty and looked/tasted like they simply sprinkled season salt on top, which was very unimpressive. The center of it was tough, like it was over-cooked and the amount of butter it was swimming in wasn't very appealing. But the texture and salt were ridiculous! Also, it has no noticeable, unique flavor. When I make this at home, I can typically execute it like Eddie V's and the Asian sauce I use soaks into the fish perfectly to offer great flavor, this one I had here was tough and boring. The 2 bartenders who prompted me to get the Sea Bass came over separately to ask how I liked it and I told both I didn't and explained why, especially that it was took salty. (this normally prompts a visit from a manager, but it didn't!) We never got the bread we asked for, so I asked again. I needed it to clear all the salt from my mouth, as this amount of salt tore up my mouth! Side dishes were excellent. The creamed spinach with bacon was outstanding! The jalapeño au gratin was excellent and had a noticeable smokey flavor from the pepper, but no added heat. Time for the check - I noticed the fish wasn't removed, the only thing he had done was comp us the last round of drinks, one being a happy hour wine. Normally, I would have requested a manager at this point, but I let it go. I had an Amex gift card that I wanted to use in addition to paying the rest with a credit card. When I gave this to them, they said that they don't take gift cards. I informed them to ring it through like a credit card (I just happened to read this in the paperwork that came with from Amex with the card) and he refused saying their restaurant group doesn't take gift cards. This sounded like nonsense to me, but whatever, I just paid on the credit card and we left. Overall - It was a very mediocre experience. Definitely a place that's at the bottom of my list for future visits when looking for "chain chop houses" so I think I'll stick with Darden's, they not only know how to execute nearly perfectly every time, if they don't they know how to make up for it through their amazing service. read more

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Food was good and so were the drinks. Berries and bubbles! If you like sweet drinks get that. The brocolli was burnt so we sent It back, everything else was good. read more

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Ocean Prime is always great when celebrating a special occasion. Their staff is always pleasant and you definitely pay for your experience. The Berries and Bubbles cocktail is absolutely delicious. I chose the sea bass this go around but I would definitely opt for the scallops during my next visit. Overall, another great experience at Ocean Prime. read more

Ocean Prime - Berries & Bubbles Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My husband and I came for our anniversary and had a wonderful experience! I started out with the Berries and Bubbles cocktail (see attached photo) which was one of the best and most unique drinks I've ever had. We both had the wedge salad and the dressing is perfection (described by our waitress as a cross between ranch and bleu cheese.). This was followed by king crab legs, crab meat cocktail, lobster mac and cheese, and gouda tater tots. Every dish was cooked perfectly and was absolutely delicious. We were too full to try dessert! Everything about this experience was lovely, from the service to the food to the ambiance. Definitely a new special occasion favorite in DC. read more

Ocean Prime - Berries and Bubbles - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Briana the Bartender was great! Good personality and very welcoming. She was busy and yet made us feel special. We only had a few items to eat but she recommended both and they were great! read more

ANOTHER AMAZING STEAK/SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IN DC!! My friend and I came here for happy hour/dinner on a Monday evening. We arrived earlier than our dinner reservations so we decided to sit at the bar for happy hour (HH ends at 6:30pm--$10 cocktails, $5 beers, $10 wines, and select $10 food items). The HH crab dip was AMAZING!! This isn't your typical 'full-of-cheese-barely-any-crab meat' type of dip--it had loads of crab meat, and in addition to the cheese, they added CORN! This was worth the $10 happy hour price. Our bartender, Judy, was awesome--very friendly, attentive, and made great drinks! We ended up staying at the bar for dinner too. She also informed us that Ocean Prime offers HALF-PORTION SIDES!! Basically, you can order any sides (and certain appetizers) for half the size and pay less! This is great if you want to try different sides or just because one full side portion is just too much food. I have been to many other fancy steak/seafood restaurants and I've never heard of them offering this option. Food was delicious--we ordered the 24 oz. Bone-in Rib-eye (deliciously flavored and tender) and the Sea Bass--both VERY yummy and I would highly recommend both dishes. We ordered the "half" loaded baked potato, and it seemed like your typical average potato size, but costs less! Judy brought out a Ten layer carrot cake for us--I was too full at this point, but how can you say no to CARROT CAKE?!! Well, this cake was heaven!! Food and service was exceptional, I will be back in the future! read more

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Collectively, this my wife and my favorite restaurant. NEVER had a bad meal and the ambience is always "proper"

Enjoyed an incredible meal and cocktails with a friend after a long work meeting. We were greeted with a friendly group at the host stand. Alexander was a 5 star for welcome and service right up front. We decided to share appetizers. The dynamite roll was scrumptious and pretty, too. The scallops and short rib bite were perfectly cooked and flavored. And the mushroom dumplings were rich and divine. I had the chopped salad with crunchy salad and bacon and savory blue cheese. My friend had the Cesar salad. We topped it off by sharing the peanut butter pie- enough for at least three people! Oh, and you can't miss the cocktails! I had the house specialty. I can't remember what it was called, but it involved bubbles and berries and dry ice! Fun presentation and delicious. We'll be back! read more

People that are gluten free might struggle here. They don't seem to be on the same page about what's safe and what's not for allergies. I wanted shrimp cocktail or crab- it is a seafood place- but I got a chicken breast and baked potato... they boil the shrimp (I'm guessing crab too bc the waiter wasn't sure) in Corona Lite. The chef told me it was safe bc it's gluten free. I had to inform her it absolutely was not. People with an allergy or Celiac Disease can't drink Corona Lite. Would someone say that to a peanut allergy? Well, we used a light dusting of peanut flour, not whole peanuts- ?! What? No! So, I'm sure there's fish on the menu that are fine, as well as steaks. My friend who has no allergies very much enjoyed the Caesar salad and the ahi tuna entree. The Wedge salad was actually nice, I did order that. And they have an extensive wine list, which helped. The restaurant was really busy and despite our reservations we still had to wait. It was fine, but I don't think I'd go out of way to come back. read more

My friend wanted to celebrate her birthday here so she decided it's restaurant week and this was the best choice. This is my second time coming to Ocean Prime since their opening about 2 years ago. I will say the experience 2 years ago was an amazing experience and I enjoyed every minute of it. We had a party of 8 and arrived at 9 pm for our reservation. The hostess wasn't that friendly, but you could tell it was really busy. A lot of parties were waiting at the bar area, but we felt like there wasn't enough room so we were in the way of the staff. We were waiting in that area because either everyone in their party wasn't present or the table wasn't available and yes your entire party has to be present to be seated. We finally sat down around 9:45 or so. That waiting part was slightly irritating and we were getting hangry. The waiter came over and apologized for the wait and provided us with a glass of complimentary champagne. That was actually very sweet of them to think of us! The waiter was very professional and nice and did a great job. The ambiance is very nice and elegant. The bathroom is actually so NICE too. It has a full length mirror (perfect for mirror pictures), the lighting is great, and mouthwash was provided on the counter. They definitely put thought in the upkeep of this bathroom. I was pleased! Warm bread and butter were provided for us until we decided to place our order. Some of us started with the French onion soup and I was told it was too salty. I ordered the Caesar salad and was very pleased. My entree was the salmon and it was cooked very well and majority of the table who ordered enjoyed it. The birthday girl also orders the berry bubbly which is really good if you like vodka! My favorite for sure was the dessert which is a layered carrot cake and it was still amazing!!! Just like I remembered! So warm, flavorful, and just delicious. Overall this is a great restaurant and I recommend if you're ever in the area! read more

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We had a great dinner at Ocean prime tonight. Our waiter Warren did a fantastic job of providing insights and service along the way. We had the Seabass and Blackened Snapper as the main entrées and both were absolutely delicious. Sides included Brussel sprouts and a really great version of au gratin potatoes. Excellent choice of wines also. I highly recommend this place! read more

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2nd time eating at an Ocean Prime in the past month at 2 different locations. This time I had the blackened snapper. Very good! Ocean Prime roll was again a hit. Sorry no draft beer at all. Would like to see them get some craft beer on tap. Good location. Nice environment. They're militant about asking for your ID and vax card prior to letting you in. read more

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My husband and I love going here and use any excuse to celebrate lol Everything about this location is amazingly consistent: the food, the service, the vibe, the drinks etc! I've been to the location in ny and I can honestly say either one will meet your expectations for an amazing dining experience. read more

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I came here with my two friends for my birthday dinner on Friday night. We had a reservation for 7:30 but had to push it back because we were running over an hour late and they were very accommodating. I got the Chilean sea bass and lobster Mac and cheese to share with the table. I really enjoyed the sea bass. It was very buttery and it did in fact melt in my mouth as other reviews said LOL. However, my favorite part was the cocktails. Each one was delicious. I started with the berries and bubbles which comes out with dry ice. I loved the presentation. Next I had the black orchid which was delicious. My friend described it as tasting like a gummy bear. It was just the right amount of sweet. I could've drank 10 of them. And lastly after trying my friend's espresso martini, I HAD TO GET ONE. I have to be honest, I had never had one before so I don't have any to compare it to. But I loved it. As someone who lovessss coffee. It was perfect. I was afraid that it would be too bitter but it was just right. Finally, they brought me the warm butter cake for my birthday and it was delicious, the cake is moist and dense. And as a raspberry lover, I really appreciated the raspberry sauce and fresh berries. To top everything off, the presentation is immaculate. The service is incredible. The only complaint for me was the lobster Mac which was bland and I definitely wouldn't order it again. I think it's a great place to celebrate an event or date night. 10/10 will be back! read more

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We came here for a romantic dinner last weekend and had a really great experience. The decor and ambiance is consistent with other upscale steakhouses and restaurants in the area. We enjoyed the crab legs to start. They were great - well cooked and chilled (but not overly chilled) and served with drawn butter (without even asking, the server brought separate butter for each of us -- he was great but more on that later). They were prcvracked and easy to eat. For our entrees she got the 10pz filet and I had the Miso Cod. The filet was on par with any of the top steakhouses but the Cod was amazing. Light and flakey with delicious sesame soy glaze. The thing that really set Ocean Prime apart was the service. Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us select from the many great options. He knew about wine but also was more than willing to bring the sommolier if necessary. At the end of the night he happily poured the remaining wine out of the decanter back into the bottle, sealed it, and sent it with us on our way. read more

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I have to hand it to Ocean Prime. The food was delicious all around and we very much enjoyed our dinner. The servers were nice, the atmosphere was soothing, and the wait time was not very long at all. My favorite dish would have to be the Blackened Snapper. It had a good flavor and the texture was top notch. The Sea Bass tastes basically like Cod, pretty bland but very tender. The Calamari was a bit too saucy but was nonetheless great, tastes like an Asian dish. The dessert was fantastic and the port was very sweet. I would without a doubt come back for some more great food! read more

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Asian style salmon yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Rich chocolatey peanut buttery dessert triple yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Probably a bajillion calories and not healthy to eat two. But I may have done so anyway read more

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The food and service here is wonderful. The teriyaki salmon and crème brûlée is a must try!

Ambience, service and food was amazing! As a special treat with company visiting, we knew we wanted to splurge on a nice dinner. We both ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and we cleaned our plates. We were both in agreement that it was the best we'd had...ever! Our waiter suggested many items and we also ordered the crab appetizer at his suggestion. The whole evening at Ocean Prime was worth every cent! read more

Incredible dining experience. Great food, great service and an amazing and beautiful atmosphere. The quality of of everything was exceptional. I would highly recommend Ocean Prime. read more

We decided on Ocean Prime to celebrate our anniversary. We were not disappointed. There is a parking garage close by which was really convenient. We were greeted warmly and congratulated on our anniversary before we even sat down. We started with the Prime Steak Tartar and it was so good. We had never had tartar before and thought we would be adventurous. I'm so glad we did. For our entrees we chose Chilean Sea Bass with the champagne truffle sauce. Our waiter suggested it and he was absolutely a hero for doing so. If I had been in the comfort of my own home I would have licked the plate. That's how good it was. For dessert we had the Chocolate Peanut butter pie. Worth every single calorie. One dessert was plenty to share for the two of us. Our waiter was the nicest guy, and so helpful in suggesting dishes and describing menu items. His name was Brian, and I hope that he gets recognition for how good he is to customers. We were looking for mocktails, and he helped us get some of their signature drinks without alcohol. For our standards, this restaurant is expensive. Expect to pay $40-60 for an entree. The prices are online and easy to find. The food was so good, I'm not upset about the prices at all. For a special occasion it was the perfect place. We would absolutely consider coming back next time we have a reason to celebrate. read more

Ocean Prime - Virgin Berries and Bubbles - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Oh heck yeah. This is the place for me! From the moment you walk in, you know you're in for a treat. Professionalism at the door, great decor, and an ambiance that screams awesomeness. Our waiter (though we seemed to have two) knew his way around the wine menu and obviously the food menu. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the asparagus was the best I've ever eaten...ever! The crabcake was a little low on lumps but the overall flavor was good. Our second waiter who seemed to wear multiple hats (including bartender) demanded to remake my wife mojito after he learned that it wasn't 100% to her liking. FYI, he NAILED the second one. At the outset, we warned our waiter that we were a little under the gun on time and he got us out the door in just the right amount of time. If you want a great meal out on the town then Ocean Prime is a great option for you. If you want to go to the perfect location for a date night then you won't go wrong at Ocean Prime. read more

Three years ago, Ocean Prime became on of my favorite restaurants and it has been my go-to for fine dining and my birthday dinners. However, I dined there on my birthday this weekend and have never been so disappointed with my experience here. The 3 stars are for the food and drinks, everything was delicious. But the service was very underwhelming in general. Usually when I'm greeted by the host I'm wished a happy birthday because I always add it to my reservation. Apparently it didn't come up in the notes but my booth seating request did so the staff didn't mention the birthday occasion. I arrived at 6:50pm and didn't leave until close to 9:15/9:30 because the service was slow. I overheard the other waiters informing other parties of the available specials but I didn't get that information. My waitress was nice but I really didn't feel like I was attended to in the way I should've been. I brought up my concerns and disappointment to the manager and to make up for the error, they brought out a dessert with a glass of champagne and took $50 or so off the check. The gesture was appreciated but it didn't make up for the fact that I felt ignored and that it wasn't anything close to a special birthday dinner/experience, it honestly ruined my evening and my mood. This is compared to last year at the same establishment where my waitress immediately wished me a happy birthday and looked up my order from the previous year to find the name of the drink I couldn't remember. I do hope that I don't experience something like this again as I really do enjoy dining at Ocean Prime. read more

Just absolutely delicious. The lighting the knowledge the servers have. My smoky drink was awesome. This restaurant is a must try.

Beautiful place to eat. To be honest, we decided to go there because it was close to our hotel. We talked to a gentleman at the entry and he was very friendly. Ciah (I hope I spelled it correctly) was amazing. She was very personable and very attentive. The food was Amazing!! My wife got scallops over risotto and lobster Mac and cheese. I got a New York steak and a twiced baked potato. All the food was delicious. We ended with the pound cake with ice cream and berries. I definitely Recommend Ocean Prime!! read more

I've been coming here for years! For lunch for dinner for happy hour. I don't think I've been disappointed yet!! Love the service and the staff as well... especially when they remember your order... Oysters on Friday are a deal. Happy hour special of $1 each... and just kept them coming :) they also give out comp truffle popcorn. It's a little addictive... Also love anything seafood here and the desserts... I just like coming here and will keep doing so... :) read more

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Came here for my birthday, the food and service was amazing, yet on the pricey side. Everything was cooked well, I'd say the only thing was the steak could've used a bit more salt. Otherwise the highlight for me was the butter cake. Definitely a must try. read more

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I am so happy my fellow yelping bestie and I decided to come here last night!!! GREAT call! We were celebrating another friends bday and I'm sure we made this one for her to remember!! We started out with the yummy cocktails! Bubbles & Berries and it was sooooo delicious! For some reason we didn't order an appetizer and decided to opt straight for entrees instead... I had the sea bass and a side of mac & cheese, my friend ordered the steak with a side of creamed spinach and the bday girl ordered the crab cakes...with a loaded baked potato... Everything was delicious!!!! The atmosphere was perfect and I definitely think we will be coming back here!! Not to mention service was superb!! Our waiter Anthony was awesome and made our Ocean Prime experience one to remember!! read more

Just look at this dessert. A ten layer carrot cake. What else must I say to convince you. read more

Ocean Prime - Carrot cake - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Had a great lunch here. The service was a bit slow (they had to come back and ask for our orders again) but the food definitely made up for it. Surf&Turf app: scallops and braised boneless beef rib on top of potatoes. I had fun with this dish. The flavors worked well on their own and I could eat a huge dish of just one of those ingredients. However, the flavors together worked super well and brought the dish to another level. It's not cheap, but I would highly recommend. Seared Tuna Salad: this was super light and refreshing yet very filling. You get a sizable amount of tuna, cooked perfectly. There were not ingredients in the salad that I felt didn't belong. Overall, phenomenal meal. Just need service to get its act together. read more

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Honestly, the food is just ok. I've have better food but the overall ambience and hospitality is everything. I suggest going for appetizers, dessert or drinks. Try the Chambord Dream, substitute with Belvedere (and thank me later). I've been 3 times for dinner (twice on someone else's dime) the entrees are nothing special. And, the patrons dress a-bit too casual for my taste. Update: For the crazy lady who obviously works here who sent me a crazy private message rant .....The food is STILL mediocre...each time mediocre....lacking....boring......over cooked or over seasoned mediocrity. Sorry not Sorry. read more

Added more pics because I, as stated in my original review, chose to go back and give this place more of my $. The steak definitely earned its rightful place at my table--the sides weren't remarkable however, I would still go back! I really like it here. read more

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the food 10/10 waiter 10/10 drinks 12/10 food ordered: sushi, blackened snapper, teriyaki salmon, twin lobster tails drinks ordered: old fashioned, strawberry lemonade read more

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Outstanding! The menu offers a diverse range of options for all tastes. Each dish I tried was a culinary masterpiece--fresh ingredients, impeccable presentation, and delightful flavors. The staff are very polite and friendly. read more