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McCormick & Schmick's Grille

3.1 (1.2k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Jasmine M.

I wasn't very impressed by their lunch menu and the drinks (IMHO) were priced too high. Food was okay but I like their seafood dinner entrees better. Guess I'll have to make another trip sometime. Also they have a decent Happy Hour which I haven't tried in a while. Always terrific servers and wonderful atmosphere.

Crispy Asian Calamari
Menghai T.

I got the pan seared ono ($44) and various appetizers. The calamari were very delicious, they weren't those cheap frozen ones you get at the store. The pan seared ono was very fresh and tasted great with the risotto. However seasoning on fish was just underseasoned. Staff were friendly. The only other critique was the spacing between tables, it was definitely tight to get out off. (Had to ask the other table to scoot in to get out). Overall for the food it was great, however pricy but that's no surprise given the area. Food(50%): 7.7 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 5.0 Overall: 7.0/10

Old Fashioned
Lupe J.

We had a great Father's Day dinner here. The restaurant has a really nice ambiance with a mix of upscale but still comfortable. The service was friendly and attentive. We ordered Korean BBQ chicken appetizer, and it was a tasty. The chicken was extra crispy, and the sauce had a delicious sweet and spicy kick that paired perfectly with it. For our entrées, my husband ordered the Bourbon NY Strip. The steak was incredibly tender and full of flavor. It was cooked a little more rare than he had requested, but honestly, it was so good that he didn't even want to send it back. He also added a lobster tail, which was just was tasty. I had the chef's special stuffed salmon, and it was delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly and had lots of flavor. The stuffing complemented the salmon really well, and the mashed potatoes were creamy. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails, which were well made and a great addition to the meal. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience. Between the vibey atmosphere, good service, flavorful food, and tasty drinks, we will definitely return the next time we are in Anaheim.

James A.

Great happy hour menu and service was great. Food is always delicious and service is awesome. Friday $2 shrimp and shucks are a deal you can't pass!

Fillet mignon
Billy R.

I recently dined at McCormick & Schmick's in Anaheim and walked away feeling underwhelmed overall. While the restaurant has a solid reputation and a polished atmosphere, the experience didn't quite live up to expectations. Service was just okay. Our waitress checked on us only once throughout the entire meal, which made the experience feel a bit inattentive. At one point, she offered to bring us an additional serving of bread, but it never arrived. It's a small detail, but it added to the sense that service lacked follow-through. As for the food, it was decent but not particularly memorable. I ordered the filet mignon well done, and while I understand that can make it more prone to charring, the exterior was more charred than expected. The steak itself was fine, but not standout, especially for a restaurant at this price point. Overall, nothing was terrible, but nothing stood out either. For a place that positions itself as an upscale dining option, I was hoping for a more attentive service experience and more impressive execution in the kitchen.

Steak and shrimp
Gretchen D.

Food was good, flavorful. Service lacked. My husband ordered his ribeye rare and asked for it to come uncut. It came medium rare and cut. Our server offered for it to be redone, but didn't seem to care much that it came out wrong at all. We declined the redo because we didn't want to wait. My steak & shrimp came rare. I ordered medium rare. It seems like they may have swapped the temp in the kitchen. Cocktails were also good, but we were never asked if we wanted another round. He didn't seem to notice they were even finished. Restaurant is nice inside, we've been for happy hour and like the location.

Braised short ribs with delicious crust on the dauphinoise potatoes,
Michael Y.

This was our first time here and we were so impressed by their Caymus wine dinner event! The chef created a wonderful menu that really was accentuated well by the great Napa wines. I loved the ahi tuna and the swordfish dishes. The event was in a private room which allowed for great conversation. The group was friendly and the wine pours were full sized glasses and refill were also liberal. Food portions were also very large and we had leftovers for the next day.

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass.
Eric H.

I have always been a fan of McCormick & Schmick's. There used to be a location in Burbank, but this is the only one left in SoCal. Time was short, so I just came in for a quick meal. I started off with a nice cold Martini and a couple of Spicy Asian Shrimp Tacos with Asian slaw, kimchi aioli. This was a great appetizer, perfect for sharing, but more than enough for one, if you are hungry. I also had the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, with Miso Ponzu Broth, Stir Fry Vegetables and Udon Noodles. The fish was nicely cooked and the glaze was not too thick. The stir fry veggies were crisp and the Udon noodles were just about perfect. An excellent meal. The service was just fine and the bar is comfortable. If you are in the area, McCormick & Schmick's is definitely worth a visit.

Dreamscape tequila with mango puree
Mody M.

We came at lunchtime and not too many tourists I noted. So we practically populated the large dining area. The place is well decorated for a high end place and seats are comfortable. Our server was well accommodating and understanding. The food was good so were the drinks. The lunch menu are reasonably priced but of course still pricey for premium entrees. I liked the place and maybe try other entrees.

clean men's room
Timmy S.

Located at Anaheim Garden Walk, I had a fantastic lunch here. The interior is an upscale, old-school steak and seafood restaurant. Every dish has an exceptionally nice presentation. We started off with some warm, complimentary bread and butter. I also ordered an Arnold Palmer; they know how to make a quintessential one here. For my lunch, I opted for the fish and chips. The Fish and Chips plate consisted of three plump pieces of Alaskan Cod on top of a bed of thin fries. There is no better choice for fish and chips than Alaskan cod. Each piece was covered in a perfect, crisp coating. The fries didn't look like anything special, but they tasted incredible. I'm not sure how they were prepared, but I couldn't stop eating them. Service was excellent and prices were what one would expect at a classy restaurant like this, although the lunch prices were surprisingly reasonable.

Karen G.

I haven't been here in forever, and my last visit was also for Happy Hour, so it felt like a full-circle moment coming back. We were a party of 3 and luckily snagged three seats at the bar. Hein was our bartender/server and he was fantastic super friendly, attentive, and spot-on with recommendations. We ordered from their HH menu and did an upgrade on the Old Fashioned. For food, we went in: Crispy Asian Calamari- I love this! Definitely not your usual boring calamari. It's lightly battered, fried to a golden crisp, and tossed in this sweet-spicy Asian glaze that is ultra delicious. Perfect crunchy bite and amazing with a cocktail. Spicy Asian Shrimp Tacos- These surprised me! The kimchi aioli adds the perfect tangy kick. Really flavorful. Cheeseburger- My bf ordered this and he really liked it simple, classic, and done well. Truffle Mac (regular menu)- My friend planned for us to share it, but the portion was small so we let her enjoy it. I did get one bite, creamy, truffle-forward, and really good! Upside Down Candied Walnut Apple Pie (regular menu)- Hein recommended this and I'm so glad he did. It's a 10/10! Warm, cozy, caramel-drizzled goodness paired with ice cream. If you're thinking about dessert, order this and thank me later! Lol. Overall, a wonderful Happy Hour experience. Great food, and excellent service from Hein. We'll definitely be back to do a regular dine-in next time!

Crispy Classic Calamari, carpaccio
Catherine Z.

Service was absolutely phenomenal, our waitress was hilarious and fantastic. The food was decent, not quite worth the price tag. The filet mignon was nothing spectacular. The apps (calamari and carpaccio) were good

Deep fried oysters
Diana M.

I'm honestly surprised that I have never done a review for this restaurant. They are located at the Anaheim garden walk which has a paid parking garage with no validation. We typically make reservations to ensure we don't have to wait too long to be seated. You check in at the entrance and they have a waiting area. The staff is usually very friendly and welcoming. This location is an older one and shows some wear and tear. This can be a casual ambiance or potentially for special occasions. They are a seafood restaurant but also offer some steak options. My absolute favorite dish is their stuffed salmon. We came around Valentine's Day so they had a special menu so why not try it. We wanted to share an appetizer and our server suggested the fried oysters. They were PERFECT! They were deep fried crunchy in the outside and tender and juicy in the inside. They were really good and will for sure order them again. The menu included a soup or salad. I went for a fresh salad and my bf for the lobster bisque. The salad was a good size and fresh. The bisque was good, but we have had better. For entrees, my bf had the steak medium rare which was perfectly cooked. It was tender and juicy. I ordered a fish dish that was very tasty. I loved the steamed broccolini. We also chose to order their special valentines drinks. I had the martini which was very sweet and good, but one was enough. My bf ordered a smoked whiskey which he loved and they prepared at the table. When it came to dessert, we ordered the chocolate bag. It is BIG and definitely a sharing portion! It is hard chocolate with soft mousse in the inside.

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Ask the Community - McCormick & Schmick's Grille

Do you need a reservation?

It would be highly recommended that you make one. Otherwise, you could be in for a long wait.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes. My kids really enjoyed the Chicken tenders on a recent Happy Hour visit

Is there indoor/outdoor seating right now?

Yes, they have patio seating available.

When is Happy Hour?

4-7pm daily

How Much is validated parking?

I didn't pay anything for parking with validation. I was there for about an hour and 15 min

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I remember going to this place a while ago, and loving their buttersquach gnocchi or something…read moreclose to that. The side came with the halibut. And it is one of the best sides, I ever had in my life. I even went to the LA Water Grill looking for it and it was not there. Recently, I was celebrating another precious birthday dinner (a little delayed by 7 days but still counts) and decided to go here, last minute. My friend and I had reservations at another restaurant across the street in the mall. But, I wanted to be a little bit more hungry, so we decided to walk around and then cross the street to find our place in Water Grill. So we crossed the bridge that connects the mall to the other side where the Water Grill lies and with the heatwave we are enduring as Californians, the walk felt like a trek through Arizona streets. I have never been to Arizona. But now I do not have to, apparently. I had called the joint before but they told me they were absolutely book for the night. I have lived long enough to know that place in a crowded restaurant is sometimes a matter of finding a crevice to call one's own. But a crevice is sometimes found only through efforts. The staff was prepared to show us options, one of two bars, and seating in other areas of ther expansive restaurant. I think there were three options and all of these were in the avaiable areas. They did not try to find me a table in their main dining rooms, which is fine. I did enter as a peasant looking for stale bread. Ronnie, my friend, did not want to sit anywhere where the heat was abundant, but luckly on our trek through the bar we found a group departing. Those seats were for us. People were barely getting up. I was almost the tazmanian devil, but contained, I did not want to lose these seats which meant for us, to another person who needed those sits. I am not sure why but I was acting like a bridemaids during a clearence sale for her best-friend's desired gown. I wonder if this happens in real life or I am imagining a scene from a movie that made women savages when it came to low priced clothes? The stools had food rests. My feet did not hang. A significant plus! The crevice had been found, and, like mice who had found their cheese, we were ready to split food and giggle like rats as we did! It was a superb meal! Like, a holiday was had in the moment. Once I found the halibut with the gnocchi my made was made up. Nothing else would due but what I had waited for and found anew. Since the LA shop did not have it, I feared that this place would not as well. We also ordered brussels. Roonie ordered their sirloin and their chimichurri. At one point, I combined the gnocchi, with the halibut, and smeared the chimi, and ate it in one mouthful and the proceeding pow was a blast from the present to the taste buds. The Delorian arrived and parked in my tongue, is what I am trying to say. Our server was Diana. And I thought that she would be more familiar with the fact that Diana was the real name of Wonder Woman. So I am making some lame dad jokes, even though I have not fathered any children, about Amazon and Thymescara. And she politely nodded but later found out that she was not connecting my jokes. But I guess dad jokes can be like that. She was also really kind of cool as a server. For instance, Ronnie wanted to enjoy mac and cheese. I ordered but then I walked and saw their beautiful ears of corn and wanted some. Ben eut we were informed that we had enough food and the corns probably would not be needed. Diana accomodated the request of swapping the mac for the corn. I wanted no chili. Then corn on the cob came with chili. She said that she had put in the order. And then a second order of corn came without chili. Ronnie, being the pure angel she is, was like Do you need the chili corn back? And I was like, now we licked it. Simply because I feel that the restaurant would be tacky to deliver a wrong side and then ask for it back. Like for the prices you all be charging, they can let us absorb the cost of their mistake. Both ears of corn were left. The real kiss on my birthday from the universe was that I was allowed to have an entire side of the gnocchi for 16 dollars. It came. Now there was enough for Ronnie to share. I will admit that before a gurantee of more gnocchi I was wondering if they could share. We also got a tri-flavored cookie with ice cream with a sea horse cookie with ice cream. It was great. Exceptional even. And the garlic on the brussels, I am glad I am not the king of the undead. So this place is a gem under the sea that I can visit from time to time. It is just not that close. But it is not the white whale, nor am I Ahab. I can go more often. And after yesterday's dinner, I do not see how I can not.

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