Food was fantastic!!!!! We went on my fiance's birthday as we were passing through town on our road trip home from Chicago. We found this place by accident and what a great find! We had an awesome waitress. I wish I could remember her name because she was just COOL. Not too over the top, but just genuinely nice. The manager also stopped over to say hello and see how the food was. That's when we told him were were from out of state and we mentioned we were celebrating a birthday. We had NO CLUE they give you a free birthday entree. What an awesome surprise! I had the crabcake sandwich. My fiance had the Blackened Swordfish. We both enjoyed out entrees immensely. When we were finished eating, out waitress offered to take a picture of us in front of the river. If we are ever in Toledo again, I will make sure we return. I can't say enough good things about this place and the staff. Thank you!! read more

This is heartbreaking. What used to be a full on birthday extravaganza has been relegated to a whisper. No longer do you get 50% off your bill. You now are "upgraded" to one complimentary entree. It's not an upgrade to allow steak or crab. Originally you received 50% off the bill and a complimentary dessert. Getting comps encouraged us to spend; drinks, apps, meals, extras, no worry. Our bill was easily $100-$200 for two. We left today spending less than $80. How is this good business? It's sad what was a birthday experience once a full on splurge, is just a dinner out. Is this good business? read more

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Idk what was up with the flounder but it was inedible. The three of us that ordered it didn't eat it. I had one bite and that was it. Server didn't seem to care. Everyone else was happy. The bread was the best part. It was good. But the food just wasn't very appealing. read more

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A f'n gem. Bathroom: **** (clean) Quality: ***** Quantity: **** Presentation: **** (well platted) Price: $$$ (affordable) Ambiance: (Loud/Casual/Busy) Attitude: (Kind/Attentive/welcoming) Outside: No Brunch: N/A Happy Hour (Specials): food, drink specials Overall: the service is great. The food was amazing. I think I stayed 3 1/2 hours. Happy hour was awesome. I don't know what could make it a five star other than a bit larger portion sizing. read more

I walked in after a long day for an early dinner. Hostesses were nice, asked about my day and learned it was my first time there. This restaurant is huge, so I thought I'd get overlooked but the service was awesome. There are so many great choices and the server helped me choose because I was struggling. The dish I got, stuffed salmon, was fresh and cooked to perfection. I almost went back the second night I was in town as a fellow traveler told me I must try the crabcakes. I will next time for sure! Anyway, it was a perfect spot to unwind, eat well and enjoy. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Stuffed salmon - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Every step of the way was phenomenal from being greeted right away to the timing of my drink to app to dinner delivered was top notch! I'll be back 100% read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Calamari and peppers - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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My co-worker took me here for a late lunch/early dinner when I was visiting the Toledo area. It wasn't busy at all so we got seated right away and were able to pick the section that we wanted to dine in. We chose the patio area that was not quite outside but we were able to see the river from there and it was more of a casual area. It was a little too windy and drizzling outside, so it was a good choice. Just came for appetizers and drinks as we already ate not too long ago but needed to kill some time before I headed back to my hotel. The calamari was ok. It was a little on the gummy side of consistency and not as crisp as I am used to. The crab cakes were great though! So definitely recommend that. Don't think I've ever had crab cakes other than the fried style so this was a nice change with the glaze on top. Our server was really sweet and came to check in on us regularly. The mule I had was nice and refreshing, especially at the end of a work day after talking to clients. Would love to come back to this restaurant next time I am in town and try their entrees. read more

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Overall 10/10 experience. From the moment we walked in our server Savanah was very warm and welcoming. My husband loves a good martini with blue cheese olives so when he saw the goat cheese olive he had to have it, so much so he had two. The bartender came to our table and explained how he came up with the cocktails and how he made it which was a pleasant and welcomed surprise. I got the silk tide which was a mix of mango and vodka. It was heavenly and creamy without the dairy. I also had two.... We've been here a few times and our go to appetizer is always the tuna tartar. It's consistently delicious. The crispy rice adds a nice crunch to the soft tuna and the sauce ties it in well together The swordfish topped with avocado was well cooked, juicy and extremely flavorful. The walleye was extremely fresh, the breading added a nice crisp. Adding a squeeze of lemon took the dish to the next level Overall the food was very well presented, so much so we had to take a bite before our actual picture The overall vibe was very comfortable. Classy but not stuffy. We felt like we had an elevated experience but not quite fine dining. Also side note bonus, we love the iPad menu that has pictures of all the food so we have a better idea of what we're getting. Half of eating is visual for us! read more

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Great service. But geez...even Applebee's gives you an anniversary dessert. Maybe that's expecting too much for a 200 dollar dinner for 2 people read more

Every single time we have gone here, the food has been delicious- as well as my martini! Service was excellent. Used to save it for special occasions, but just go now because we love it! read more

My wife's and i's favorite place to dine. Service is great from the moment you get greeted at the concierge counter. To the walk to the table for where you're seated at. To the waitress being on point while also being friendly & knowledgeable. The food is also great. We've never had a bad meal. The ambience is very pleasing to fine dining. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Strawberry Rhubarb & ice cream treat with an Irish Coffee & Chocolate covered Cherry desert drink - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Here for the Oyster Shellabration. The fried oysters were delicious. Not impressed with the Oyster Rockefeller. The smoked Oyster Gumbo was delicious. Had the Tuna Tartare. 5 stars!!! My only issue was they did not clear the empty dishes from our table til the end. Ate our meals with dirty dishes from the appetizers. 5 stars for food, 3stars for the service read more

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Real Seafood offers a Birthday Discount making it very affordable for a nice meal at the Docks on the Maumee River. We went on a Monday evening, which was perfect because The Docks weren't all that busy. Win-win! The service was very good and the food was equally as good. We don't get an opportunity to go to Real Seafood very frequently, so this was a welcomed treat. I enjoy the interior decor - moderately elegant in a marine stylish vibe. I also like their fireplace in the center of the dining area. Like I had mentioned previously, if you are looking for a treat on your birthday, go to Real Seafood. It's an affordable splurge! read more

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Overall a great selection and variety on the menu with a great emphasis on seafood. Service was lovely. Food was good, though I found many things to be under seasoned. Oysters were incredible. Overall, a very affordable and wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back in the summer time for the waterfront views. read more

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Thursday dinner reservation. It was not busy at all. Probably not needed to make a reservation. They had three different kinds of fresh oysters. As I am not sure which oysters to choose, got all three 4 each. One fresh oyster was $3.99 (12/12/2024) and they were so tiny. Dozen for $47.88... never again. Not worth it... I was very disappointed as some of them barely had anything on the shell. Calamari with Sauteed Peppers $16.99 (12/12/2024). Tasty but portion was nowhere close to the picture on their website. Calamri was thin and timy, mostly chewing on breading. For the main, I got Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass $43.99 (12/12/2024). Chilean sea bass itself was tender but a bit too salty to the point that sauce on the plate would be too much on it. I ended up not having the sauce. Service was a little too much. We wanted time to ourselves but the server kept coming asking questions, talking too much, etc. when we did not want that. Possibly because restaurant was not too busy... Overall, know what to order from the menu, definitely not recommend fresh oysters, as it feels like price of the food mostly is from the atmosphere/service of the restaurant rather than quality/portion of the food. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Sign at the entrance 12/12/2024 - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Service was great, dinner disappointing. Ordered perch, few pieces, very small for $34. Also very salty. Had many good meals here, will try again, hopefully just a bad night. read more

Came here from out of town for a friends birthday- overall was good! we did have a party of 10 so it took quite a while between sitting down and eating. We were there for just under 3 hours. Highlights to note: the bread, best restaurant bread I've ever had. I got the filet and i know this is uncommon but requested mid well, it definitely was more medium. Very fresh in the middle. Felt bad but the waiter noticed and sent it back. (The manager came over and apologized, they put my filet back on, and when they brought my steak back they did give me fresh hot sides which i thought was great) i will say my steak was then well done when it came back but beggars cant be choosers. Had a variety of cocktails, all very tasty. Brussels sprouts were good to start us off. Crab cakes were the biggest hit at our table. I would be back but only for special occasions due to the price. Service was ok- seemed like our waiter knew his stuff but nothing the write home about. Good atmosphere for a celebration. Best thing was the tablet to see the menu with photos- haven't seen another place like that. Worth the price? Ehhh. Food was mid, atmosphere was better. read more

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I stopped here to have a selfcare moment before caring for a friend. The food and the service were spectacular. It was after lunchtime but before dinner so it was actually really quiet. It's a beautiful place to dine overlooking the river. The portion was perfect and the taste was everything I needed it to be. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Block Island Swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I found the prices to be high for what you got. Additional side salad or cup of soup was $4.99. I got CHICKEN PICATTA no side came with it. The tap water tasted bad, waiter kept pushing the expensive bottled water. One small basket of bread pieces. There was live music, piano player, was a little too lloud. Restaurant wasn't too crowded yet service was slow. We won't be coming back. In this economy I want more options included in my meal. read more

OMG! This place is phenomenal! We knew we were in for a treat when the menu is on a tablet... The Brussels sprouts and crab cake share plates were the start to a great meal. The clam chowder has clams, a lot of clams. Very thick and creamy and quite tasty!! The sriracha salmon was flavorful and just the amount of spice. I replaced the pickled veggies with the broccoli and it was a perfect pairing. The Real Seafood's take on an Olde Fashion was great, I had two. The chocolate covered cherry Bavarian coffee was an excellent desert to the meal. Our server Devan was fantastic, a great sense of humor and very helpful. The only complaint is they advertise she-crab soup; but there is no she in the she-crab, so it's just crab bisque. Wait...did I start with OMG??? Well, it is that good... when you're Toledo you need to visit The Real Seafood and enjoy a fantastic meal!! read more

Met a friend at real seafood for dinner and it was perfect. Starting with the sparkling pomegranate martini, I was afraid it might be too sweet, but not at all. It was delicious and a little tart. Crab cake appetizer had a wonderful presentation and was delicious! And the Lake Erie walleye was an explosion of flavors and the fish was perfectly pan fried. Top it off with some rhubarb and strawberry crumble with vanilla Gelato and you have a five star meal. Great job! read more

There's not a better place in Toledo, OH for freshest seafood, great views of the river and the downtown lights at night, and a romantic atmosphere inside than THE REAL SEAFOOD. We celebrated my birthday there tonight and everything was a 10! Plus the bonus is if you're there on your birthday you get your entree free!! Besides seafood they have top grade steaks, unbeatable appetizers and incredible drinks and desserts. Plus the waitstaff is super professional and knowledgeable. read more

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Dinner with co workers. I had a New York Strip steak, asparagus, grilled shrimp, and a house salad. Co workers had seafood. Beautiful clean restaurant. Great service. My meal was good , nothing great. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - New York Strip , sorry in progress - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

This might be one of the top fine dining establishments in Toledo but it's just average when compared to places in Chicago or Cleveland. I came for a business dinner and found: 1) the dining room was warm and attractive 2) the menu was overpriced and portion sizes reasonable but not for the price 3) she crab soup, fish entree, and salad entree were enjoyed by my companions and me 4) the waiter was way too aggressive with attempting to upsell us and seemed annoyed when we didn't get appetizers or a drink 5) the location and free parking makes the restaurant most attractive read more

Everything was delicious. We both tried the salmon, as well as clam chowder , gluten free pasta, broccoli, and asparagus. The bread and butter is addictive, so stay away if you're trying to watch your figure. But everything else was truly on point. Staff was very welcoming, attentive, and responsive. Great location right on the water, and amazing view of the river. Must visit spot while in Toledo. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Cedar Plank Salmon was incredibly delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

We had not been to Real Seafood in a couple of years. Our meal was great! Our server Miranda was top notch! The Blue point oysters, blackened swordfish, tuna tartare and blue cheese cole slaw were fantastic! read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Block Island Swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Eating by the water is never a bad idea! We weren't able to get a seat outside bc it was so busy but still had a great time in the AC. Our server Michelle was so nice and helpful. She really made our time even better. She ran us through the menu and we got some of her suggestions. We got the tuna tartar and you should too. The crispy rice is a great texture and the tuna had great flavor. We got oysters. They had 4 different kinds but they said it's always rotating. They were really good. Kinda expensive at $3.99 a piece. Calamari was good and crispy. For the entree we got the scallop and gnocchi. The gnocchi melted in the mouth. It was delicious in a creamy garlic sauce. We dipped our bread in the sauce. Scallops were medium sized and meaty. Crème brûlée for dessert and it was great way to end the meal. Topped with fruit. Will definitely be back! read more

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Food was ok and atmosphere was nice! But taste and portion size does NOT justify price. read more

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Quality place perfect for a special occasion or date night. The bread is so good you should pace yourself to save room for the main course. Anything you order is bound to satisfy and there are plenty of other options besides seafood. The only negative is it took quite a while for the food to come. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Jambalaya - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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I usually don't eat seafood unless I'm in a state that touches the ocean but we loved the menu so we had to try it. The hostess let us debate sitting outside and now we are watching the boats go by and sucking in the warm evening. Alex, The waiter is charming and made excellent suggestions for our dinners. They make the bread onsite, I think. My sirrachea salmon is Spicy but nut murderous with a sweet salad that has soy beans. My old fashioned packed a wallop-- ask for bread if you order a cocktail. The drinks are unique. Alex was an attentive and thoughtful waiter. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Sirrache salmon - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Food, service, and ambiance was all spot on. Great feel inside and on the water. This will be a frequent stop for me.

The service and food are to die for. The scallops are delicious and the do try the coleslaw. Don't miss the creme brûlée.

Awesome spot. Upscale, old-school type of vibe inside. Beautiful raw bar, wooden finishes. It's classy and the service is very professional. We came during their $79.99 1.25 lb King Crab Leg special and wow wow wow I cannot wait for them to bring that back. The crab legs were fresh, they were big, and cooked perfectly. We also delighted in the she crab soup and clam chowder - both great. For dessert, their key lime pie is excellent. I'd like to come back in the summer and check out the patio experience. Overall, A+ Free dessert on your birthday! read more

I went with two friends after the Toledo Opera. The atmosphere is nice. The food is a little pricey, but delicious and to be expected. We were able to sit outside, next to the water, which was a beautiful view. Our server was nice and offered suggestions. read more

We had our dinner today to celebrate my daughter's graduation. Everything was perfect. Appetizers-calamari and shrimp were the best! My dad stated it was the best meal in a long time. Savanna did a great job. All the managers made sure to stop by. Dessert was great! Great job to THE real seafood;) read more

We went to RSC for our anniversary dinner. Food, service and ambiance were all excellent! We had a most enjoyable evening.

Really happy to have both good food and a pleasant river view. Outside dining available with skyline of Toledo across the river and access for boats as well as cars. Food : 4:5. So happy with the walleye! Great choice . Other folks in our group said their various fish orders were done perfectly also. Service : 5/5 Pl Asante, efficient server. Location : 5/5. (See above) Dining at sunset on the river was lovely. Conveniently located across the river from downtown Toledo . Ambiance- Cheerful & casual Ambiance -casual and cheerful read more

ALWAYS a real good place to eat! Service is fast and friendly. Food tastes phenomenal and the ambiance is stunning....it's just a great place to go and enjoy a fantastic night out! read more

Our first time and Meghan N was delightful and guided us through menu, looking forward to going back.

This is a celebratory spot. When you have something to celebrate, you come here. The food is on the pricier and fancier end in terms of selection and presentation. The servers are always wonderful. I have all manner of love for the blue cheese cole slaw that comes with every entree. We started with the calamari and dynamite shrimp. Both were tasty, in the future I'd opt not to have two fried dishes, but hey, they were yummy. I ordered the shrimp and scallop risotto. The risotto was perfectly cooked, topped with delicious roasted asparagus and arugula. The sauce was wonderful and the shrimp perfectly cooked. The scallops were a touch small and overdone, but it was a lovely comfort meal indeed. My husband opted for the seafood Alfredo, and he loved it. The seafood all tender, and the sauce thick and creamy. Don't end your night before trying the key lime pie. It's DIVINE. read more

Real Seafood Company Toledo - Seafood Alfredo - Seafood Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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