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    The Shores Restaurant

    2.3 (108 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Nasty flavorless no alcohol. "Vodka Cran" Ha...never again
    Diana C.

    My first review still stands ON THE RESTAURANT PORTION BUT....the Bar with it's very UNHAPPY HOUR is Shameful. "Discount" almost nothing. Pretty sure not ONE DROP of ALCOHOL in that nasty water downed flavorless Vodka Cran. You could tell just looking at it that it was weak. Mostly ice. Anne, WHY? You could have been very well tipped but those drinks were awful. Never again.

    Salmon w mashed potatoes and zucchini
    Gina M.

    My hubs had the burger with bacon and Draft Amber. The fries were really good (I stole a few). I had the salmon w mashed potatoes and zucchini which was perfectly prepared. Usually zucchini is mush when you get it in a restaurant. The herbs & butter in the salmon were well balanced and flavorful tho the salmon we a little over done. I prefer salmon between medium rare and medium. Service: I have food allergies and the server was good at calling out anything I might not be able to eat as I asked about some of the ingredients. And she accommodated my switch from the 5 grain side since it had one of my allergens. The mashed potatoes were creamy and a nice compliment to my meal. We ordered their Apple cobbler and ice cream to go. It was really good. Hit the comfort food spot w oatmeal topper and just the right amount of cinnamon with tender and juicy apples. Ambiance: we were there after dark and sat on the "water side" of the house. Meaning we were in a booth that had a view of birch bay. We could see lights twinkling around the bay. They had great music playing in the background and were really able to have a nice dinner date on our weekend away.

    Chicken Bacon wrap, potato salad, side salad
    Russ B.

    So, camping in the area and my wife decided she wanted to go out for a salad at lunch time. After searching Yelp, I always do, I found this restaurant was the only one that had several types of salad, but the reviews weren't great. Glad we decided to try the restaurant. Although there was only one server she was outstanding ! No waiting to be seated, drinks were quick and the food was delicious ! Waited maybe 15 after we sat down for the food. 6 other groups beside us, so it was busy.

    View from right outside the bar
    Ashley R.

    I have come here twice this year so far. Sat at the bar both times and got food both times. I have yet to have a bad experience with service or food. But I did go with a "regular". The last time I went the person two seats down were a little rude as I was in "their seat" but that's not a reflection on the bar itself. Food was great, fantastic tasting, homemade beer battered fish with delish home made tartar sauce. Drinks are well made as well. Great location right on the water. Plenty of parking as well. Overall a good spot and I will be back!

    Rick H.

    We ordered out several orders of fries and one of fish and chips to eat at the Beach Cat brewery. We all agreed that fries were great and the fish was good. Not a 5 star since I can't judge the restaurant solely on this limited experience. I would recommend what we ate. Further research may change the rating.

    Papa concert outside of Shores today!
    Jodi S.

    I came here for a New Year's Eve party that was advertised and the bartender Carliwas dressed up, but nobody else. She's the only one working here and running so hard to keep up that we didn't even get the 9 o'clock countdown for New York. I was really disappointed. I dressed up and left another place to come here for the countdown.

    Bacon cheeseburger - little overcooked but fries were great

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    Great food. Awesome servers. Amazing views. Our go-to place whenever we are in Birch Bay!!!! You will not be disappointed eating here.

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    Love to go here for breakfast. Food is good and the service is wonderful. Keep up the good work

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    Food great, service great.... Owner needs to quit sitting and drinking and turn on the heat. Literally shaking with being cold

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    Food was fantastic, and service. Burger and seafood was had flavor!!! The views of the bays are nice.

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    terrible service would not recommend bar tender is not polite food took forever and beer was trash

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    4.5(338 reviews)
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    We recently hosted a rehearsal dinner for our son and his new wife, at our home, 120 people were in…read moreattendance. The event was held outdoors with a beautiful view of Birch Bay. I have been a long time customer of DHOC. We love our oysters! The highlight of the dinner was to have Adam from DHOC set up am oyster bar at the party. It was the focal point of the dinner and a tremendous hit with our guests. Adam served, cooked and shucked raw oysters. They were all fantastic! I cannot say enough about how fun it was to DHOC at this party. We will definitely have them back again this summer. If you are hosting a party, add oysters to menu! They are the difference between a simple party vs. a fun culinary experience for your family and friends. Our friends are still contacting us to rave about the oyster bar! Thank you, Adam, for making this dinner extra special! We appreciate your hard work and excellent service! I wish I had pictures to share but I forgot to take them!

    Hubby loves oysters so he convinced me to have lunch here. I'm not sure I agree with the many…read morevegetarian options claim but I did enjoy the grilled romaine without bacon and blue cheese. I appreciated being able to sample the dressing before ordering as I would not want the taste of anchovies to be too strong. The grilled sourdough bread was a nice finish to the salad. We had also ordered a side of bread and the herb butter was delicious! Hubby had the combo half basket with shrimp, oysters, and halibut and it was tasty and just the right amount. I enjoyed the kolsch and hubby the amber. We enjoyed eating outside on a warm, sunny day.

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    Moby Dick - One piece fish & chips always comes with an extra piece of fish!

    Moby Dick

    3.8(228 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Moby Dick's is obviously a busy place in the summer, being right across from the waterfront -- but…read morein January, it's a sleepy area and the restaurant is active, but not too busy. We found the food unremarkable - standard fish, standard chips, standard coleslaw, standard tartar sauce. All fried food is pretty standard, pretty greasy, but not any better or worse than many fish & chips shops. So why a 3-star rating rather than 4-stars? First, there is there menu and pricing: What is called a 1-piece fish & chips comes with 2 pieces - all identified fish comes with one extra piece. It's a gimmick, and mostly just annoying. 2nd, there is a charge for everything -- Want tartar sauce? There are three sizes, three prices. Want to substitute onion rings for the fries? Can't do it, even with an up-charge, though you can order fish and you can order onion rings, each separately, each with its own price. Coleslaw? Yes, but not instead of fries. And the coleslaw is pricey - a good sized portion, but a substantial price none-the-less. The portion sizes are reasonably large, but the incessant a-la-carte with each item with a price - one feels nickled and dimed to death. The atmosphere - ok, 1950s-ish, nothing special. The staff, friendly and attentive, but young and inexperienced. And then there was the problem with the cooking -- we got 5 pieces of fish (ordered 2 and 1, which is really 2+1 and 1+1 = 5). Four of them were pretty standard. One was undercooked - cooked on the outer edges (under the fried batter), and raw and translucent on the inside. Yes, they took that off the ticket, so I didn't have to pay for it, but biting into a piece of raw fish with the outside so hot it almost burned my mouth and the inside uncooked - not so pleasant. Moby Dick's gets good ratings from many Yelpers, but in my view, it's not worth going out of your way for.

    The ambience with the ocean view is perfect to Build up your…read moreappetite for Seafood... good menu selection of seafoods and corn dogs and a cocktail selection as well . We tried the seafood chowder which was ok... .... The fish was only one type , waitress said Calhk , which I didn't know about ... it didn't taste as good as cod or snapper which I hope they can offer so I can consider to come back sooner... Fish was a deal get one piece free with every order but charge for Tartar sauce?? The service was great and friendly as its family run which gives more reason to support them over the corporate fish n chips places ... so you don't have to phish around ...

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    3.9(110 reviews)
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    This review is way overdue. This is my go-to spot for special occasions…read more I first discovered this place about five years ago when my husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We had such a wonderful experience that we came back to celebrate our anniversary three years in a row. Funny enough, we always seem to get seated in the same booth and have had the pleasure of the same great service each time. The COVID years were the only time we didn't go. Tip: Order the tomahawk to share--it's the best dish hands down on the menu, in my opinion. The fat is perfectly charred, and the meat just melts in your mouth. Tip #2: Get the crème brûlée for dessert--you won't regret it. Must order: Brussels sprouts appetizer, green salad, Caesar for two, and the New York steak. Skip: Ribeye steak, escargot, and the seafood tower. Before the main courses, they provide a palate cleanser, which is a really nice touch. Reservations are recommended, but I've seen people walk in after an evening at the casino and get a table with only a short wait. There's a bar nearby where you can grab a drink while you wait.

    We were a party of seven. Seated with no problems. We ordered steaks, salmon, ribs and were not…read moredisappointed. Our waitress was very busy with all of us but kept up with the orders, drinks and excellent service. I was a little disappointed to find Caesar salads are no longer made at the table and coffee no longer served in French press. The little things that make this restaurant special. The desserts were the usual with a lemon fluff added. No one liked that, all lemon, no sugar added. Of course, we will return

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