Just for the overall experience, I'm willing to give it a 5 star rating. It's clean, modem, open, airy and right on the water overlooking muti million yachts when you eat, it's the best California life you can ask for. The food is definitely on the decent side, we enjoyed it! Service is standard. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. We came in right when they open for business on a weekend morning and sat by the water. It's absolutely wonderful! I would come back next time when I'm in the area! read more

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Location and views are beautiful. Service is good. Food and drinks are good. Came here on a Saturday evening for a friend's birthday dinner. She made a reservation for a table of 6, and we were sat by the water with great views. Buffalo onion rings- giant crispy, beer-battered onion rings on top of a buffalo sauce with blue cheese crumbles and tiny bits of celery. Crispy cauliflower- crispy, flavorful, so simple, but it was pure perfection. I'd get these again. Salmon carpaccio - beautiful presentation, looks and tastes like summer. Refreshing. I'd get it again. Aperol spritz - goes with the vibes of this place. Cubano - very flavorful and plentiful. Familiar, yet unique. I'd get it again. Key lime pie - I've had the best in Key West and this was comparable. The sorbet is also a refreshing palate cleanser. Brownie - decadent. Bananas Foster Split - plentiful, simple, delicious. read more

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Came here for Mother's Day brunch and it turned out to be one of my favorite brunch experiences. 5+++ stars on all fronts: ambiance, service, food! First of all, the harbor ocean views and interior decor are absolutely beautiful and airy. Love the ambiance!! Then our waitress was just the sweetest and made the experience so pleasant and warm. Finally, the FOOD. Omg - it's hard to be impressed by brunch food because you often get the feeling that you can just make it at home. But the food here was a culinary experience not easily replicated at home. We loved everything we ordered - oysters, chicken and waffles, the breakfast burrito, my cocktail - you can't go wrong with whatever you get! read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration, and it was an amazing time right by the water in Newport! The food and drinks were absolutely superb. We ordered the miso-soy glazed salmon and the hamachi roll, both were delicious. The service was excellent, and they were super accommodating about letting us share plates. The overall vibe is fantastic, and they even have a nice little outdoor seating area where you can hang out and relax while waiting for your table. Highly recommend! the vibe at night is just as good as it is for brunch! read more

Shorebird - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Visited Shorebird for the first time recently. The food was okay, not the best, but I do want to visit again and give it another try...the atmosphere makes me want to love it so badly! Starting with parking, this is Newport so you need to be aware. There's an underground parking structure right to the left of the entrance (if your car is pointed towards the marina). Shorebird validates at the hostess stand, valid 2 hours. Atmosphere is great. It's clearly a more upscale (but casual enough) brunch spot on the marina. The decor is beautiful and high quality but not overly done nor overly extravagant. Can imagine the vibe leaning more formal in the evening because it does give "ocean club with the lights on" during the day. Menu items all sound and look delicious but the execution is slightly off. An example was with the lemon ricotta hot cakes - gorgeous in photos and such a great idea on flavors but they had a horrible bitter aftertaste that made them really hard to eat (about 1/4 way in I couldn't do it). Similarly the meatballs looked delicious but the meatball itself was not nearly as flavorful as it looked and sounded on the menu. Passion fruit margarita (zero proof) tasted like passion fruit flavored sparkling water. Was definitely a miss for us. Will try again and order different items, but honestly not sure another visit could make up for the disappointment and get this in my top 5. If it wasn't for the location, they would get my business once and I'd never look back... read more

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Came to celebrate my cousin's 21st birthday with all the family & friends last night and it was an amazing experience. I would like to thank the staff for letting us rent out the place and providing excellent service for all 50 of us. My uncle spent almost 15k that night! Shout out to him for hosting! The beautiful interior strikes a nice balance of upscale and coastal vibe, with a modern design that feels welcoming. We were seated by the harbor with views of the ocean and yachts. It was stunning and love the natural light coming down on us as the sun was setting. It definitely felt like a movie scene. Lowkey tip: Parking is limited so get valet next door for $6. On the preselected menu, there were appetizers and then three types of entrees to choose from. My gf got the Chilean Sea-bass, I got the Filet Mignon with risotto, and my sister got the Crispy chicken dish. Everything was a 5/5, but my meat was a bit charred on the surface. It was still medium rare just how I like it, so it's still juicy. The Sea bass was soft and tender. The meat just melts on your mouth like butter. So good.As for the drinks I got a whiskey sour and it was tasty. My gf got the sunset cocktail, which tasted like a refreshing grapefruit. We also got a couple Caymus bottles from Napa that we brought over and it was bold, a bit tarty, and very smooth to drink. I forgot how much corkage fee was though. The whole night was fun and filled with good talks and laughter. Birthday girl had fun! It was splendid, indeed. The nice woman who served our side of the table was so fast and efficient. Im just amazed by how remembers all that stuff we wanted to order without asking twice. Brain capacity is at large, lol. Service was excellent. You guys gotta come and try if you haven't yet! read more

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Visited for late lunch. This spot seems more brunch forward friendly/touristy. The staff was great, very attentive, and on it despite how busy they were. We got seated towards the back slightly away from the window- which was totally ok. We had the tomato and cheddar cheese grilled cheese, and also shared the jay birds chicken sandwhich which came with fries. Both were really good! The food is surprisingly good considering the location. Overall the spot can be a little loud with both younger patrons and out of town visitors. read more

Shorebird - Tomato soup w grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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The ambiance at Shorebird was really nice. Being right on the water overlooking the boats was definitely the highlight of the experience. There's also a very close parking garage which made getting there super convenient. Food-wise, everything was just okay. We had the steak and eggs and the portion was pretty small, but the steak itself was actually really good. The chimichurri sauce was disappointing though since it was blended too smooth and more like a liquid sauce without the fresh herb texture you usually expect. The chicken and waffles were mid overall. The waffles were bland, although the chicken was decent. The blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes were also just okay. The syrup tasted a little off and the lemon flavor was way too overpowering. I prefer just a hint of lemon, but these were definitely very lemon-forward. The passion fruit drop cocktail was probably my favorite thing we ordered. Sweet but still strong... my favorite! Also really enjoyed the butter and the fresh strawberry jam. We had a decent time and enjoyed the atmosphere, but nothing really stood out enough to put this place high on my return list. read more

Shorebird - Fries and Chicken & Waffles - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. Would have loved to sit in the sun/or by the water but was sat next to the brooms and mops in the corner of the restaurant but besides that it was fine. We had the lemon ricotta pancakes and the classic breakfast. The lemon ricotta pancake flavor was good but the texture was very gummy/chewy. My boyfriend enjoyed the classic breakfast though, but it's pretty hard to mess that one up. The potatoes were good on that dish but again, it has a very chewy texture. Perhaps it was mixed with tapioca starch? Ended our meal with an affogato and took a walk on the beach. I would like to come back and try the chicken and waffles because I saw a lot of people order that. Decent brunch spot with a nice view though! read more

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Five stars with effort! Recently visited Shorebird to celebrate with friends, and the service was spot on, our waiter was not only attentive but also provided great organic banter as he served us through the night. The location/views speak for themselves (and I'm sure is a big part of why most people seek this place out) The food was great, and actually worth the price when combined with the environment, quality of ingredients, presentation, and service. Walking distance from Newport, you can end your night with a little bar hopping! read more

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Came to Shorebird for brunch with my girlfriend's meetup group during OC restaurant week. The address is Newport Blvd but it's actually located on the bay behind the spaghetti factory and the crab cooker. There are parking spaces in front but they are paid parking through an app. There's also a parking structure just to the west, behind the crab cooker that parking is validated for patrons of Shorebird. I'll park there next time. Menu is brunch and lunch for the most part. We ordered the prix fixe restaurant week brunch. 2 courses plus a non alcoholic beverage for $35. I had the deviled eggs for my appetizer and the adovado and huevous for my main course. The deviled egg was rich and creamy. The main course was 2 eggs over medium on top of braised pork cooked in mild Mexican sauce and spices. It was served on a corn tortilla and came with sides of Guacamole and Pico de gallo. Everything tasted good. I also tried their bloody Mary. It was fantastic, well spiced and a generous pour. The views are wonderful on Newport harbor. I'm definitely interested in returning. read more

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Came for a family brunch on a Sunday - make sure half your group arrives on time to be seated! The parking garage around the corner validates for 2 hours. The breakfast menu is vast and all 8 of us enjoyed our selections. This restaurant is a treat so prepare to spend a bit more than at your local brunch spot! You can taste the quality and see the care in the plating. Kind service and attentive table resetting/clearing. We love it here! read more

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My husband and I wanted to find a fun local place to enjoy with a couple of friends and we found it in Shorebird! The vibe is very Newport and polished with high energy. The service was attentive, and we enjoyed several dishes together, including crabcakes, probably the best deviled eggs I've ever had (I'd love to know how they get them so creamy!), crispy rotisserie chicken and their pork chop. Shorebird is in a beautiful setting, right on the water and we happened to get a table right next to the boardwalk. They had a pretty comprehensive wine list as well. We will definitely be back! read more

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Legit 5 star brunch spot! I had a reservation for 10am for Valentines, we pulled in around 9:50 and got parking right in front. We did not get seated until exactly 10 but we got a great seat outside. We got the below items breakfast burrito 4/5 great flavor but should have had more meat crab eggs benedict 5/5 made to perfection and every bite was scrumptious lemon ricotta pancakes 4/5 great flavor combination but the texture of the 2 bottom pancakes were somehow off. Maybe overcooked. Still ate them! Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant itself is aesthetic and just absolutely gorgeous from top to bottom. read more

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We made reservations online.. however there was ample seating avaialbe on a Saturday afternoon(there is a transition from breakfast menu to dinner menu when we were here, limited items available) Service was great from the hostess to the waitress, Karissa was accommodating, and made recommendations as we scrambled to find another choice after discovering the menu items were limited at the time of our visit.. We sat outdoors, close to the marina.. it was nice weather(might get chilly in the evening hours). Indeed a great place to dine, make sure to try a variety of menu items.. we will be back for more from the dinner menu, or even the brunch items looked delicious. read more

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The restaurant was really beautiful with a lovely view of the harbor. Food was delicious! I had the chilaquiles and they were really good! The pork belly skewers were really small but they were flavorful! read more

Shorebird - Chicken Chilaquiles - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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It's time you've heard, that great food and service happen when dining at Shorebird. Came here solo for a 5:45 reservation and even though I was running late, the hostesses were warm and accommodating. I still got a beautiful table overlooking the water and boats, perfect sunset vibes. Started with a chilled Grey Goose martini with a twist... and it was so nice I had to order it twice. Clean, crisp, perfectly balanced. Paired beautifully with the dressed oysters -- fresh and generously sized. For my entrée, I had the filet mignon with mushroom risotto. The filet had a great sear on the outside and was tender and juicy inside. The risotto was savory and comforting (almost reminded me of Thanksgiving dressing) with perfectly cooked mushrooms and chives. Christian, my server, was attentive without hovering and made the experience feel polished yet relaxed. I normally skip dessert, but I treated myself to the key lime pie with what tasted like raspberry sherbet, and it was the perfect bright, refreshing finish. (Skipped the whipped cream just personal preference.) Only critique: the restrooms felt small for a restaurant of this caliber. Overall: romantic ambiance, great service, excellent martinis. Solo-dining friendly and definitely worth returning. read more

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We came here for a birthday and honestly its just for the scenery. The food wasn't that good and the cocktails mix was horrible. I have never taste any cocktails that bad of a mix. My friends feels the same after a few sips and was not disappointed touched. read more

What a wonderful restaurant, great location with a gorgeous view. A wide variety of fine dining choices, we loved the crab cakes, the tomato soup with grilled cheese, the espresso martini, the steaks. The staff is always friendly and attentive, service has been pleasant and we have come again and again since we like it so much. Definitely a place to stop at next time you are in Newport or if you are local! read more

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Came here for a Sunday brunch with family and absolutely loved it. We had a reservation for 6 and were seated on the patio with a gorgeous marina view. Service was fantastic from our waitress, and the food very much delivered. I ordered the veggie omelette with crispy herb potatoes, sourdough toast, and a lemon aioli for dipping... chef's kiss. Got to sample a bit of everyone's plates and my clear favorite was the lemon ricotta soufflé pancakes. Insane. Honorable mentions go to the chicken and waffles(spicy) and the wagyu burger. Both were excellent. The space itself is beautiful and open, buzzing with big groups celebrating which made it feel lively without being overwhelming. Parking garage on site and they validate for the first two hours, which is always appreciated. Easily one of my new favorite brunch spots in Newport and will absolutely be back. read more

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Shorebird is one of Newport Beach's best waterfront spots, overlooking the harbor with a laid-back coastal vibe. Fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and beautiful marina views make it the perfect place to unwind, especially around sunset. read more

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Came here after a beautiful day whale watching. Got there around 12 and got super lucky to beat the rush! There's underground parking right next door which is so nice. Definitely make a reservation - we were lucky and there were open seats. The vibe is fancy American. Not too fancy - lots of sports on the tv and lots of people enjoying brunch. We opted more so for lunch. Tried the buffalo onion rings - good but nothing amazing to write home about. Just regular onion rings w buffalo sauce to dip. Not what we thought Chile and waffles - hard to screw up. Chicken was good and crispy! Would return for the espresso martini - delicious!! read more

Shorebird - Espresso Martini - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

New favorite restaurant! I will definitely be going back! The most delicious and crafty cocktails with such unique and delectable appetizers! Absolutely loved the avocado fries! I got the swordfish tacos as an entree and I've been thinking about them everyday since. Delicious food, great ambiance, and perfect for date night! read more

Shorebird - Chilean Seabass and Swordfish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I had mixed feelings about my experience at Shorebird. Unfortunately, the steaks were a major disappointment. I first ordered a filet mignon medium rare and it came out rare. I then ordered a ribeye, which was $70, also medium rare, and it arrived medium-well to well done. When I brought this up, the waiter blamed it on the lighting and told me this is how all of their steaks are cooked, which felt dismissive and made the situation uncomfortable. It discouraged me from even sending the steak back and my original order wasn't really acknowledged. On a positive note, the Cubano sandwich was excellent packed with flavor and easily the highlight of the meal. The Old Fashioned was well made, and while the spicy margarita was just okay, it was still drinkable. The waiter also picked up my glass early without asking me if I was done and ran away with it so fast... it still had my margarita in it. For a restaurant charging premium prices for steak, accuracy in cooking and better customer service are essential. read more

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We came here for Saturday brunch, and the location right by the Newport Beach harbor makes it instantly special. The interior is modern, airy, and gives off a very chill, relaxed vibe. We ordered the scallops, which were beautifully cooked and paired with an excellent sauce. The Crab Egg Benedict and the omelette were also great--flavorful and generously portioned. The service was warm and attentive, which made the whole experience feel even more welcoming. Really enjoyed our experience here, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their dinner menu next time. read more

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Solid spot for drinks and bites in the busy Newport Beach area. It's often hard to find a good spot to relax in the very busy and popular Balboa Island area but Shorbird is so great because of its cozy and modern California vibes and great service. I had the spicy tuna and the tomato soup which comes with half a grilled cheese sandwich and also several glasses of one of their amazing wines. Hit the spot! Also was able to find parking in front as well as there being a garage option too. A definite solid visit! read more

Shorebird - San Marzano Tomato Soup - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I was blown away. We came on New Year's Eve for dinner and everything was fantastic. The service was great and the food was phenomenal. It was a perfect romantic setting, where you can dress up or come casually dressed. A restaurant is tested when they are at maximum capacity and some restaurants drop their standards of food quality and service, but not here. The server made excellent recommendations and made sure we were taken care of. I ordered the sea bass with risotto and my husband ordered the pork chop, both were delicious. The balance of sweet, savory and salty worked really well with the pork. The lemon risotto & arugula salad added perfect freshness to the fish. The avocado fries were great, but the buffalo onion rings stole my heart. I can't recommend this place enough, I will be back. read more

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The sushi at this place is amazing, everything was fresh and beautifully prepared. They give you fresh wasabi with the sushi, which was a really nice touch. The ambiance is beautiful especially on a nice day, it really adds to the whole experience. The espresso martini was one of my favorites. The service was great as well. read more

The staff were very friendly and it's a cute location but there were a few notes of the night regarding the food. Asides from the good drinks and mimosas the food was very mediocre tasting especially for the price point. The only thing I would really recommend are the fried avocado slices, and the sushi, nigiri. Asides from that we also ordered oysters that were too fishy and not the clean fresh taste. Our waiter was very nice and attentive which I appreciated, but it took a while to get our food as well. read more

Shorebird - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I was craving a cute lunch spot by the water, so we decided to stop by Shoreline on a Tuesday afternoon (federal holiday). It wasn't too busy, and the hostess sat us immediately. We were seated outside with heaters and a gorgeous view of the marina--such a nice, relaxing vibe. Our server was super attentive the entire time, which I really appreciated. We started with the Lido Roll, and it was surprisingly good! I'm usually not a fan of crab meat, but my husband picked it and I actually enjoyed it. We also ordered the crab cakes, which I had been craving, but they were just okay-- a little too fishy for my taste and definitely needed more sauce. For mains, I ordered the chicken sandwich, which was solid and hit the spot. My husband got the Cuban, and unfortunately it had way too much going on. I'm from Florida and Cuban, so I have pretty high expectations, and this one just missed the mark. On the bright side, the onion rings were FAB and the fries were great too! Overall, the service and views were the highlight. Some dishes were hits, some were misses, but it's still a lovely place for a laid-back waterfront lunch. read more

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Our service was very good. We wanted a view of the water and they accommodated us by putting is right on the marina with a beautiful view of several yachts. The food was fresh , flavorful, and prepared perfectly. The chicken was especially flavorful. We were very happy with all of our selections and will be back soon. read more

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Dan was amazing! He catered to us right away and was nice and professional. The whole place was such a vibe. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered a hibachi crudo and it was the best. Highly recommend. read more

Shorebird - Hibachi crudo - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Went there for Sunday brunch. The location itself is great. Next to the harbor and you can see all the boats tied up and great place to people watch. There is street parking but that goes by quick. They do validated parking if you park next door Service was attentive and professional. Our waitress Brianna gave great recommendations. There was four of us. We had the shorebird version of deviled eggs and the scallops app. The eggs were delicious and the crispy bacon was a great contrast to the creamy eggs. One of the reasons this is a 4 Star is the scallops. Good flavor but they were 4 smallish scallops. They were not baby scallops but just a touch above. The other 3 said there's were solid but mine was overcooked and tough. For $33 I expected more. The $14 deviled eggs were a great pick For entrees we got the chicken and waffles, lemon ricotta pancakes, crab Benedict and the pork dish (forgot the name). I couldn't decide between the pancakes and the chicken/waffles. Another person in the party was in the same predicament so we decided to split. I'll start with the good - Crab Benedict was seasoned perfectly. And they had good amounts of crab on the crab cake. It had a little filling but was mostly crab. Sauce was on point. - The pork dish was hearty and had good flavor with some heat. - the chicken and waffles were surprisingly lighter than what I expected. It was the favorite of ours. Bad While the scallops were overpriced for what we got and one of them was overcooked, it was still delicious. The lemon ricotta pancakes was not good. It was literally the only thing we took home bc my wife wanted to try it. But every bite we took left a bad aftertaste. After the second bite, I took a look and saw a lot of lemon rind and they must have shaved it incorrectly and got more of the white instead of just the rind. Bc I split my chicken with someone else so both of us had the same reaction. The other two didn't want to even try it. read more

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My first visit. First off, service. Corey was our server. He was exceptional and very knowledgeable of the menu items and was super friendly. One of the best servers we have had. He sets the bar! Food - Got the garlic salmon roll, salmon nigiri, and rotisserie chicken. Everything was exquisite! No complaints AT ALL! Chicken was savory and perfectly cooked! Sushi was great too and the REAL wasabi made the dish extra special! I am definitely coming back. Even got a desert for visiting for the first time before Corey found out it was my birthday. Then got a signed card from our server. I highly recommend this place and ask for Corey! read more

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Food was good, but not great. Also wished they had more entree options for lunch besides just brunch-type of food. We tried the fried avocadoes for apps, then we each got a chicken & waffles, crab eggs benedict, swordfish burger, chicken chillaquiles. They have decent portion too, we all left feeling full and some of us had leftovers. Love the ambiance of the restaurant, especially the outdoor seating near the waterfront or the side outdoor seating. They have beautiful interior. We love that they validate parking too, for 2.5hrs! And the parking garage is literally next to the restaurant. read more

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We were here celebrating belated Mother's Day. The alcoholic drinks were good & there were definitely a couple standout dishes. The Butter Basted Hokkaido Scallops with black mussels was delicious. My generous portion of Chilean seabass with asparagus risotto was flavorful & well prepared. Unfortunately, the experience overall was inconsistent. The Overstuffed Bacon & Eggs lacked that distinct deviled egg flavor as described, the Catalina Roll was average. The Prime Skirt Steak looked appealing but was just average. It lacked flavor. What really left a bad impression was the issue with the seabass portions. My daughter arrived later & ordered the exact same Chilean Seabass dish, but her piece was literally about 1/3 the size of mine. We politely asked our server about the obvious difference. Eventually, a manager came out with a condescending tone insisting everything is weighed equally. The extra piece he brought out was basically the same small size as the first one my daughter received. At that point, the experience was already soured. We didn't even bother taking the extra piece or her leftovers home. Good cocktails & a few strong dishes, but the inconsistency & dismissive customer service would make us think twice about returning. read more

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This place was good for appetizers and drinks. I ordered the A5 Wagyu Meatballs and those were good with an Asian Zing taste to them. I ordered the Filet Mignon, medium temperature but was brought well done. It was accompanied by garlic risotto that was tasty but I felt they added too much bordelaise sauce and crispy onions on top of the steak that it overpowered the meat and risotto. It was suppose to be a bordelaise sauce but it tasted like a pre-packaged gravy mix. My friend ordered a Ribeye well done and they brought it out medium rare. I'm not sure if it was because we got there at 8PM and it looked pretty slow so they were ready to go but we did not want to send the food back so we just got it to go. Their cocktails were good and the view was great. I'd return for their A5 Wagyu Meatballs, Passionate fruit drops and the waitress that helped us. read more

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Been wanting to come here for a while, back in LA for a day & a half, came here for the views, left a happy camper. Brianna our server was superb. We ordered very typical brunch items, nothing out of the ordinary, check pictures: chicken and waffles, fish & chips, wedge salad & tomato soup, and oysters. Drinks-- West Coast IPA, Unsweet Tea, Mango-Agogo. So food wise, this place gets a 6.5-7/10, nothing extraordinary, well considering we went with very ordinary dishes. Oyster shooters, they were decent, but you'll probably have a more fulfilling experience in downtown LA. The ambiance, very laid back, this place is a 10/10, it was a nice day outside, perfect day to be by the beach. Overall Great relaxing spot to hang out for brunch with family & friends. read more

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Ambiance is very nice with a view of the water. Service was friendly and attentive. I ordered the pork chop bc it was "limited availability" and it was one of the best pork chops I've ever had. Overall the dish itself is kinda sweet as the sauce was on the sweeter side and it also had pears and sweet potato. The espresso martini was very strong and made me a little nauseous but maybe I'm just soft. Also not pictured were the crab cakes because they were so highly rated on Yelp but even though they were really good, it was extremely overpriced at $31 for 2 cakes. read more

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