Food and service were great! Oysters were very fresh for the appetizer and the prime rib was to die for along with a great choice of wine and spirits. To top it all off, the ocean view and the location on Cannery Row really topped it off as a place to be able to enjoy a meal and walk into the more touristy spots. Highly recommend . read more

Servers are great, stephone is the bomb!!! Great time with great food and friends. The manager lady was super and really cares! Recommend 10/10 read more

I was in Monterey for a family wedding and was looking for a restaurant to accommodate a large party (20) while still being flexible. I called multiple restaurants in my search of good food, great atmosphere and willingness to accommodate and after speaking with both Julie and Kerrie I was sold on Chart House being the best option. This Chart House is located on Cannery Row where parking seemed like it could be difficult on a weekend. We came here on a weekday at 5pm so had little issues finding decent parking. There is street parking as well as a parking lot nearby if you are willing to pay to park. Our large party was seating shortly after the majority of us had arrived at the restaurant. Everything that my family ordered was on par with the Maryland Chart House location. Delicious food, high quality ingredients and great presentation. My family ordered: - Seared Ahi Tuna - This appetizer was perfect to share with an equal portion of slices of avocado with your ahi tuna slices. It was fresh and a great start to the meal. - Kids Coconut Shrimp - My son loved this so much he also devoured an additional appetizer plate of these. I will say this was my favorite thing I had this night. - Sablefish Miso Sake Glaze - Great flavors with perfect sauce portion. The fish was perfectly cooked, fantastic dish and presentation. - Steak & Lobster - No complaints, both perfectly cooked and seasoned. Another great dish, just not as memorable as the others. Aside from the amazing food here, I want to highlight the views. There are huge windows giving you an amazing view of the ocean, you can literally see sea lions splashing about as you enjoy your meal. We were lucky enough to see the sun begin to seat from this view and it was so beautiful. The staff were attentive, constantly checked on us and brought out all items just and ordered. I want to also mention that I forgot to take my rewards membership card and the staff were even kind enough to be willing to ship to me after I returned home. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Chart House in Monterey. If you are looking for top tier food, atmosphere and staff then come visit Chart House. If I am ever in the area again, I would definitely make the trip back here :) read more

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Went there tonight with some out of town friends and Chart House did a wonderful job! The waiter William was attentive but also allowed us to take our time. The food was wonderful, 2 of us had salmon which I hear was excellent. The other two had shrimp which I can personally testify was very flavorful. The manager, a tall man named Brian stopped by and checked in to make sure everything was great! That's always a nice touch. The view of the bay was incredible and the ambiance top-notch! They'll be seeing more of us! read more

A Monterey Peninsula Favorite with Friends, Food & a View! Tonight we enjoyed The Chart House with our good friends Stuart and Jenny Nice--and what a wonderful evening! We were blessed with a window table overlooking the sea. Honestly, if the view were any better, they'd have to charge us admission! I enjoyed the swordfish with mashed potatoes and the salad bar, while Valerie had the salmon with green beans and a chopped salad. Everything was delicious, and Sarah was an awesome server! For the second year in a row, the manager came out to greet us. She is one of the warmest and most welcoming people you could ever meet. That personal touch means a lot! We finished the evening with decaf coffee and shared a mud pie--because apparently dinner needed a dessert encore! The Chart House is definitely a go-to stop on any journey to the Monterey Peninsula. Great food, incredible views, wonderful people, and memories that keep getting better. Thank you, Chart House, for another fantastic evening and so many wonderful memories! #YelpElite #ChartHouse #MontereyPeninsula #Monterey #OceanView #Swordfish #Salmon #GreatService #DiningWithFriends #DateNight #CaliforniaDining #MakingMemories read more

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Love this place; been here the second time while visiting Monterey. Casual dressy atmosphere and lovely environment. Many of the tables are right next to the windows and seeing the sea lions dance around while eating- great entertainment! Food is always delish! Come on in and enjoy your stay while devours good food! read more

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Visited Chart House for dinner while visiting the area and it was a good experience. We made a reservation last-minute, and requested a seat by the window. We checked in a few minutes early and were told that we would need to wait a little longer for a table with a view. The host that checked us in was very kind and friendly, although I didn't catch her name. The restaurant was surprisingly not super busy for a Friday night although several tables were occupied. It wasn't our first time dining at this restaurant. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. I'm not sure if they were understaffed, but I expected our server to check in more frequently and it took a while to get our check. The dinner menu has several options for entrees and appetizers. We opted to share a crunchy coconut shrimp dish and order separate entrees (salmon & chicken). We also ordered a side of sizzling mushrooms and a hot chocolate lava cake. The coconut shrimp dish was alright, I liked the dipping sauces that were included. But the quantity of shrimp was lackluster and the coconut breading was crispier than expected. The sous vide roasted chicken was good, and the portions were reasonable. I liked the mashed potatoes and the chicken was cooked well, a bit bland but the gravy/sauce helped. They also included 2 pieces of asparagus, which was okay, but one piece was mostly burnt and I was not a fan. The salmon was tasty although the fillet had some tiny bones which needed to be removed. Both dishes lacked a bit of salt and pepper. The sizzling mushrooms were tasty although I thought the portion was too small for $10. We finished our meal with a hot chocolate lava cake which was warm and comforting. The vanilla ice cream and pieces of heath bar crunch were good. It was a bit too sweet, so we couldn't finish it, but enjoyed the dessert for the most part. Our dinner was under $150 after tax and tip, but a bit pricier than expected. It may make sense to order the $61 set meal which includes a starter (soup or salad), an entree, and a mini lava cake. Overall, a mostly good dining experience and the ocean views make the experience worthwhile. read more

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Amazing food and amazing views by Cannery Row. Came for a business dinner and was happily full with a great experience. Steaks were well cooked, but the oysters were really fresh (as expected from the area) salad bar was great - some of the best artichokes I've had! Service was also quite attentive despite a pretty full house read more

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This place was disappointing. They didn't look busy but we should have known better when we sat at the bar and weren't greeted for 10+ minutes. From sitting down to receiving our entrees was 65 minutes, I kid you not. And then my fish was so overcooked it was drier than canned tuna. I would have sent it back but it was already 8:10 on a Wednesday night. It must be a management issue bc the flavors were good but the food must've been sitting under the heat lamp for too long or something. This was supposed to be a splurge for our 20th anniversary dinner. Hard pass read more

OMG!!! Chart House owes us nothing!!! Our servers Jenny was a rockstar! She was personable, offered us suggestions and made our experience even better! Now, about the food! We both ordered salmon. I ordered mine grilled with olive oil and the hubby ordred the chart your course which included a salad (he got the salad bar) and dessert!!! Both were absolutely delicious! Hands down the best salmon we've ever eaten!!! It was moist and melted in our mouths like butter. The restaurant was super-duper busy so I'm glad we made a reservation ahead of time! It seemed like every table was occupied. The views were also amazing! Westwood whales, sea gulls, and sea lions!!! If you are in Cannery Row, go check this place out and...thank me later!!! read more

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Went with my Mom and two friends from Monterey. My friend reserved a table for 4 right next to the window with a spectacular view of Monterey Bay. I liked the menu, just the right amount of dinner options. I ordered the Salmon and my Mom had the Shrimp Fettuccine. Both were excellent. My friends loved their dishes too. Our waiter was good, and definitely was low key, not interrupting our conversations just doing what needed to be done. After dinner the four of us shared a yummy dessert, offered to us on the house (my friend knows the manager). We enjoyed our dinner and I'd definitely recommend the Chart House for a great meal and fine dining experience. read more

Chart House - Salmon and mashed potatoes. Asparagus a la cart. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Tasty or WasteY???? Totally TASTY!!!!! Decided to stop and have dinner... we loved it. The atmosphere was perfect. There were many families with their children, which felt great, because we had our grandson with us. They sat us by the window so he could look out at the beach. The service there was top notch. Our meals were perfect. And because my husband steak was slightly overcooked they made him the entire meal over. I couldn't believe it. The manager was so so sweet to us. She constantly walked around asking if everybody's food was OK. The prices were perfect for what you get. It's one of the cleanest restaurants. I've been to in Monterey. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Chart House - Window seating. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Chart House Restaurant is known for its views and variety of seafood and non-seafood dishes. The Monterey location is no exception. We were fortunate to have a table against the window looking over the Monterey Bay for the meals. Both the filet mignon and prime rib were cooked to perfection and the accompanying mashed were truly tasty. The Service overall was good, not quite up to the cost point for the meal however, our server was quite pleasant and fairly attentive. The only disappointment came with the dessert which was supposed to be a molten lava cake which we ordered prior to dining and wanted it arrived. There was no molten lava chocolate involved. It was just kind of one thick, almost brownie consistency. It was good, but not what was advertised. If you were looking for a special night out or just a truly memorable meal with a great view this is the place to go. read more

Chart House - View from Monterey Plaza Resort - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Beautiful ocean view restaurant. Delicious appetizers (shrimp/mango/avocado and coconut shrimp). Sea bass + lobster risotto and prime ribs with mashed potatoes highly recommended. Happy hour available from 4 pm to 6 pm. read more

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I hadn't been here in years and they didn't disappoint. Food was excellent and definitely try the truffle butter with your steak . read more

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We had an amusing experience at the Chart House. 2 stars for our poor server. I ordered the prime rib medium rare (keep in mind that this is at 5pm shortly after opening) and it was well done. The server said that that was the only temperature available. I also had the salad bar and no grated cheese, just blocks of cheese. Strange. My husband's fillet was a weird color and looked more like chicken completely hammered well done when ordered medium. We just kept laughing. I asked the Food Runner to please bring butter without any chives and I ended up getting clarified butter. The real kicker is the dessert. I ordered the Keylime pie and it came out in an uncooked premade pie crust versus the graham cracker crust that was described on the menu and that I've had several times. We noticed the tall Manager looking at us and never approached our table. What a waste of money and that poor Waiter. We will never go here anymore. Seems like they're cutting so much cost. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but after dining at Chart House in Monterey on Sunday, I felt compelled to share our experience. When we arrived, I asked our waiter about the calamari. He recommended it and said it was one of their popular appetizers. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the worst calamari dishes I've ever had. The plate was filled with fried batter crumbs, soggy strips of vegetables, and a few fried carrot pieces, with very little actual calamari. What calamari was there was extremely chewy--so much so that my daughter actually choked on a piece. It also wasn't properly coated. It looked like everything had simply been dumped into one large bowl of batter, causing all the pieces to stick together before being thrown into the fryer. I've worked in the seafood industry for over 20 years, and this was honestly some of the worst calamari I've ever been served. The prime rib sandwich was equally disappointing. It resembled thin-sliced deli roast beef rather than freshly carved prime rib. The bread tasted stale even after being toasted, the onions were burnt, and the fries were golden brown but soggy, almost as if they had been refried. The fish tacos were another letdown. My wife only managed to eat one. The fish appeared to be a low-quality, sustainable white fish that looked and tasted like tilapia. For a restaurant sitting on the Pacific Ocean, I expected fresh local seafood--not something that tasted frozen and generic. The seasoning was little more than paprika and coarse black pepper, while the salsa consisted of chopped tomatoes and onions with almost no flavor. The cabbage garnish also tasted old and wilted. The avocado toast initially looked promising, but even that was disappointing because the thin multigrain bread tasted stale before it was toasted. What surprised me just as much as the food was the service. Throughout our meal, no one stopped by to ask how everything was or whether we were enjoying our food. I understand restaurants can be short-staffed, and our waiter was also tending the bar, but checking on guests is a basic part of dining service. When he finally returned, it wasn't to ask about our meal--it was to hand us the bill and tell us about the rewards program. I then had to track him down at the bar just to pay. The building itself is beautiful, and the waterfront location is hard to beat. Unfortunately, the food simply doesn't match the setting. From the seafood to the meat, nearly everything we ordered was below expectations. In my opinion, this restaurant survives largely because of its location and the steady stream of tourists. There are much better places to eat in Monterey. I left extremely disappointed and will be sharing my experience on other review platforms as well. read more

Chart House - Nasty Fish Taco, aka mudfish, Farm Fish from China - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

This is a famous seafood and steak house in Monterey . It is always fully booked . If you don't have a reservation, chances are that you have to go eat somewhere else . They have happy house Monday to Friday from 4-6 pm . The prime rid sliders is a hit ! We came here on dinner and the earliest reservation we could get was 7:45 pm on a Saturday! We ordered some cocktails and the 10 ounces prime rib cut ! Originally we were going to order some seafood and the prime ribs. However, we got prime ribs only because we love their prime rib so much and would rather stick to the steaks . The prime ribs were medium rare and I asked for more on the rare side . It was tender and juicy and cooked to perfection. We had ordered different cocktails and they were great . Our waiter was very friendly, attentive and check on us often . Parking is hard in this area . We parked in the paid parking lot near by . There were only a few spots available even it was $15 paid parking. The restaurant has a club membership so that you can get priority access to reservations. This time we forget to bring the membership card so we got a 7:45 pm reservation. The restaurant was packed even this late . It has tables next to the pretty ocean and a nice menu for cocktails and wine . It was fun and nice dinning experience. read more

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Outstanding view of the ocean if you get a window table. We however, had great difficulty getting one even though we reserved one online and in person. This was very upsetting as it was our wedding anniversary! ( had to get the manager involved) Food- I ordered the chopped salad which was very good. I also ordered the seafood pasta carbonara. The flavor was good however, the portion size of shrimp and lobster meat was light for the price charged. 3 shrimp and maybe 2 ounces of finely chopped lobster meat with pasta for $46. My wife ordered salmon and couscous. The salmon had to be sent back as it was very under cooked and greatly over seasoned with salt. Bottom line - there are much better choices for a seafood dinner. Maybe go here for only drinks and appetizers and hope for a view of the ocean, We won't be back though! read more

Beautiful view, can't beat it. It's peaceful away from the busy cannery row restaurants. Food was good, service is nice, a little on the slower side but we didn't mind since we were mesmerized by the marine wildlife. Definitely recommend. They even had a kids menu. read more

Whenever I am by the ocean at a fancy restaurant, I'll order fish because I typically don't eat it and want to but can't stand the fishy taste! I ordered the mac nut halibut and wow it was amazing; it was flakey, cooked perfectly and not at all fishy! He ordered the swordfish and he said it was delicious! We started with the meatballs and they weren't as remarkable as our entrees. The lava cake is over rated. I mean it was edible but it was dense without any lava! Always had light, fluffy lava cakes in other places. View: amazing! Service: excellent read more

Had a great experience during happy hour. For happy hour, you sit at the bar or in the designated area of the restaurant. My family enjoyed their happy hour drinks. Delicious food, great views of the water. Their lot was full so we parked on the street, no issues. My favorites were the tacos, calamari, and tuna over rice. read more

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Beautiful Views, But a Major Miss on the Food I've been to a number of Chart House locations over the years and have generally had great experiences, so I was excited to visit the Monterey spot. The location and views are, as expected, stunning. However, the experience with the food was unfortunately a real letdown, starting with the fresh raw oysters. While the oysters themselves seemed to be of fine quality, the shucking was honestly terrible. Several of them had fragments of shell and even some mud left on the edges. The adductor muscle wasn't released on the bottom of any of them, so I found myself having to awkwardly cut each one loose and flip it over myself before I could eat it. The most glaring issue was one oyster that had a hole completely smashed through the bottom of the shell, and it was full of shell fragments. It was completely inedible. I pointed this out to our server, and to their credit, they were very professional about it. They promptly brought out a single replacement oyster, and this one was perfect--beautifully shucked, muscle released, and properly turned. It showed me what should have been served in the first place. Moving on from the appetizers, the rest of the meal was also hit-or-miss. The salad bar was nice and had a good selection. Unfortunately, our main entrees didn't fare as well. My halibut was dry, and my boyfriend's prime rib was surprisingly tasteless. Ultimately, the best part of our dinner was the nice view. While the service recovery on the oyster was appreciated, it's disappointing to have such fundamental errors in preparation and execution from a restaurant like Chart House, from the appetizers through the main courses. This experience definitely fell short of the standards I've come to expect from the brand. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

It is very sad when a restaurant of this caliber sends out disgusting To Go Orders. We ordered prime rib two different times, and each time we asked to have the meat cooked rare. However, the meat was cooked well done along with adding two spoonfuls of au jus to accompany the meal. Along with that was the vegetable which was also well done or should I say charred to coal flavor!! This was a $60 meal which was barely edible. The takeout is very questionable. Service might be better inside but takeout is barely edible. read more

Chart House - Very very charred asparagus!!! Totally inedible! - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

food was amazing. Every bite was delicious. Every plate had a different flavor. Very well decorated. Food was recommended by my server who did a fantastic job not only helping me decide what to order but also with his service. Brayan thank you for making my first time experience great for us. Would highly recommend a steak and shrimp plate or the Salmon and crab! read more

Chart House - salmon and crab plate with steak and shrimp plate, coconut shrimp as an appetizer and Mojito flight. The veal, pork and beef meatballs - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

We decided to come here for a date night. We were seated by the water which was pretty and nice! The customer service was amazing and the explanation of the dishes was good. Our server/bartender and host was really attentive and cool. Unfortunately, the food was alright. It wasnt something to write back home about. I really liked the restaurant as a whole, but I wish the food was a little bit better. Especially for the price. I don't want to take away from the people who work there, I just wish the food was a little better. read more

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We received a nice gift card for here so us 3 locals decided to go for dinner on a busy March Saturday. Our reservation was for 5 and the place was packed. I totally forgot how cool that building is. And the views from their huge windows are incredible of course. Service was decent considering how busy they were. 2 of our party got steak and salad bar. I did the spiced ahi and salad bar. The ahi was very good. The bokchoy and Fukaki rice were both bland. Get the mashed potatoes subbed instead. I really only ate the tuna. But that was ok cuz their salad bar was really very good. I was full just on that. I appreciate that they have a choice of lettuce or spinach (I'm not a fan of lettuce). I made myself a huge salad, they have ALL the fixings. Including premade salads. The shrimp crab Asian salad was fantastic. Caviar, anchovies, marinaded mushrooms, artichokes, and more and more. It was a feast. I'd go here again maybe just for the salad bar. $29 ala carte or $19 with entree. $210 for 3 entrees each with salad bar, and tax. Not including tip, only ice water to drink. Pretty expensive really, but I do recommend their salad bar. read more

We came back because we had come once prior years ago and remembered the food being good.. this time I would say it has changed. Can't say we'll re-visit, restaurant is pretty, great ocean views and staff was kind and friendly but food was ehh for the price Oysters 3/10 *we sent them back because they weren't clean well at all- lots of shells Halibut 8/10 *pretty good but nothing I'd go back for. Fish was cooked well though Filet Mignon 7/10 *lacked flavor Kids Salmon 3/10 *undercooked, no seasoning/flavor Kids Burger 7/10 *very small, very dry read more

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We've been here a few times now for special occasions and you really can't beat the view at sunset. Service is usually pretty good, the warm bread is always yummy. My go to is coconut shrimp! Or any of their steaks. If you tell them you are celebrating something ahead of time they specialize the menu which is cute. read more

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Bleh. Food was decent. We went for Father's Day and was disappointed that we could only order from the limited brunch menu or their expensive dinner menu which they started serving at 11am (I wonder why). We were told that they could not prep the entire menu that day. The funny thing was that the place was pretty wide open and we did not see a line waiting outside. In fact, we changed our reservation 3 times that morning to accommodate our late start to the morning. The Chart House website nor open table said anything about having a limited menu so felt deceived. The food was at par at best and probably not as great as what you get a a cool old fashioned diner. The server was really cool though. read more

Absolutely no options for vegetarians except for a salad bar. Mostly meat and seafood entries. I declined the vegetarian burger since there would be cross contamination when being grilled on the same pan as the meat. The offer of a vegetable pasta was not very appetizing. Great for meat and sea food lovers. Not for vegetarians. read more

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As many times as my husband and I have visited Monterey, this was the first time trying Chart House. It was my birthday so I really wanted something special. We showed up at our reserved time and we were seated immediately. Our waiter was super friendly and accommodating for our meal requests. The place was pretty busy, but service was great. The decor is absolutely beautiful, filled with rich woods that gave it a very romantic cozy feel. Since I had already had seafood for lunch, I decided to try the prime rib and OMG, it was amazing. It was cooked at the perfect medium, and was so tender and flavorful. I added a loaded baked potato, which topped it all off. The lobster bisque and clam chowder were top notch and both delicious. They also provided a lovely birthday candle on my dessert! Did I mention my dessert was a lava cake? It was to die for and I ate it all even though I was so stuffed before it even came. I will definitely return and I highly recommend! read more

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We've been coming to Chart house for years. I've been hesitant write a review because I don't want the secret out but Zane is amazing, food is top notch, view is sublime. If you want mediocre food, horrible service and less than pleasant views, do not go here. If you want to have the best meal in Monterey, drop all plans and go visit Chart House! read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Back after 9 years another Birthday celebration Service: 4/-5 Food selection: filet mignon and shrimp scampi 3 half /5 salmon with rice, 4/5 Caesar salad 4/5 Cream spinach 2/5 The steak had a decent flavor, but I didn't like the cut too or texture It was kinda weird chewy ; the salmon and rice dish had a good flavor and the Caesar salad was good Nice presentation; the calamari was really good and I usually don't it calamari but this sweet and spicy sauce they put on it with all the add-ons was so good. I've have creamed spinach multiple places and this one just didn't do it for me. It was clumpy. It didn't have flavor. It just didn't give the cream spinach taste that Im used to. I wouldn't order this again. I also enjoyed a good lemon drop. Service: 4/5 service was good very attentive patient and professional Ambience; 10/10 I love the ambience. The chart House has one of the best views & ambience inside and out! If you're lucky to get a window seat, the decor is very nice and all of the staff seem to be very nice and attentive. Conclusion: when I am in the area, I will definitely stop by again. I love this place. The food is pretty good for the price point but the steaks definitely could use some work. They definitely need to choose a little better cut of meat but overall everything else was pretty good. I enjoyed my birthday dinner and also my cute little birthday dessert thank you chart House. See you again. read more

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Raegen was our host, she was amazing and so kind! This place is modern yet, old fashioned in the best way. We will coming back due to Raegen's over the top patience and attitude. Adam was our sever he was super kind and down to earth! Food was AMAZING. read more

Chart House - Steak + lobster - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Just a short walk from our hotel Clement, who went out for a late dinner. It's my wife's birthday weekend so wanted a nice dinner. We didn't arrive till about 8:30 at night so we were easily seated at a window table on the bay. The server Kimberly greeted us and provided friendly service throughout without being overly intrusive.. The restaurant is big and it wasn't crowded because it was late. I got the Caesar salad, which was in a toasted Parmesan bowl and was very good. My wife got the beet salad, which is unlike anything I've ever seen and it was a very big portion. We both got the lobster bisque and it was delicious. My wife got the lobster and I got the black cod which was buttery and cooked to perfection. Topped it off the cappuccino and had no room for dessert. read more

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This place is a throw back and nostalgic. If you want new hot and popping this ain't it. If you like dive OG seafood and steak restaurant bars with an 80s vibe this is it. You'll probably run into my grandparents or yours as well but I do love old people!! We keep coming back for good reason. Oh the views are spectacular as well!! Great staff too. read more

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Just had dinner there and was very disappointed. One of the unique features of the Chart House is its salad bar. My reservation was at 7:00. The place was very busy. By the time I got to the salad bar almost every item was nearly empty. And what was left looked terrible. They needed to have some staff member look after it. I thought about asking my waitress to mention it to the kitchen staff but it shouldn't be up to a customer to ask them to do their job. I had a reservation for the next day but canceled. Not sure if I'll return. read more

I went for my birthday on a Monday. Was greeted by a friendly hostess. She sat us at a beautiful window seat. Server was super friendly and wished me a happy birthday. Clam chowder was the best I've had. They brought me a nice birthday surprise so I recommend coming for a special occasion if you have any :-) read more

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We are never let down at any of the Chart House locations but this was a great visit. The food was all spot on and the service was excellent! We had reservations and were seated promptly - it was on the busy side but the manager (Kerry I think) was super and made sure all of the guests were well taken care of. Our server Zane was great with helping us decide on a couple things. read more

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