We shared the Crispy Calamari ($21) appetizer, a good portion of sliced calamari steak, buttermilk-marinated & semolina-crusted, deep-fried, with lemongrass remoulade and sweet chili sauce (Gulf of Maine, Rhode Island). For one entree, we had the wild-caught, Hawaii Island, Seared Rare Yellowfin Tuna ($48) with a crunchy, tasty sesame crust, with stir-fry vegetables, wasabi potato puree, wild mushrooms, lotus root chips, and miso-ginger ponzu. The farm-raised British Columbia salmon ($41), was moist, with citrus-pomegranate beurre blanc sauce, with potato puree and overcooked, bland vegetables. Our favorite was the wild-caught Maine lobster ($53): two moist, tasty 4 oz lobster tails, baby Yukon gold potatoes, drawn butter, and a creamy lobster-mushroom sauce, plus crisp, fresh vegetables, unlike the other order. The excellent food and outdoor setting were diminished by bad service. We had a good view of the clock on the lifeguard tower so were aware of the time. We got menus when seated but had to track down a staff member after 15 minutes to get the wine and beverage list. It took 15 minutes to get our beverages (wines are $14 to $25 a glass; beers, $8 mostly; cocktails under $20). Our appetizer order arrived at the 30-minute mark and the entrees, close to one hour. We had to ask a bussing person to track down our waitress to order another glass of wine. We were celebrating a 21st birthday and put that on the reservation, but it wasn't acknowledged. We wanted a dessert, and the waiter from the next section was kind enough to place the order. We had to ask the bussing person to get our waitress and the check. It's always a treat to dine outdoors next to the sand and watch all the beach action, plus occasional sunsets, and a rare green flash. read more

This was my first time at Poseidon and it was amazing. Let's talk about the obvious, the beach and the sunset at precisely 6:40pm Next, we started with the Ahi Tuna Appetizer, very fresh and the Brussels- had an excellent sauce. For our main entree I partook in the Chilean Sea Bass- flaky and buttery. We ended with the Tres Leche Cake with coconut sorbet- so light and not too sweet. Our Server was so amazing- he even took pics of us during the amazing sunset. read more

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The best part is their location. It is right on the beach with great views. We sat at the bar for a full, but casual meal. The view facing the beach was great and service was very good. It's a bit pricey and parking is not reasonable for just going there for a meal, but hey, what is reasonable in California?! We're glad we found this place, but probably will not return. read more

We had a fantastic experience at Poseidon Restaurant in Del Mar! Coby was our waiter, and he was professional, friendly, and made excellent recommendations that did not disappoint. The braised short rib sandwich was incredibly tender and tasty, the mahi tacos were fresh and flavorful, and the oysters were some of the freshest we've had. The drinks were just as impressive! Old Fashioned was outstanding. We also appreciated how kid-friendly the restaurant was, which made dining with our family easy and enjoyable. Excellent food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend asking for Coby if you visit! read more

Poseidon on the Beach - View - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

Choice bartop dining at the indoor/outdoor seating area during the sunset hour. Friendly professional service from the bar team. The GF had a taste for Clam Chowder while I had a hankerin' for the Alaskan Cod. Maybe not refined seafood options, yet well prepared and tasty. It's always nice to sit semi outdoors sipping wine and cocktails with the view of the beach. read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Gorgeous place to enjoy being immersed in everything seaside while in the comfort of a shaded oasis. After lunch elsewhere, we walked here for wine at the bar, steps from the sand, ocean, and breeze. Perfection. Cade, recently transplanted from Manchester, England, was the perfect host/bartender. We all agreed we need to come back to try the food since we enjoyed our experience so much! (Paid public parking lot literally across the street.) read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Gorgeous views from the bar! - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

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We sat outside, facing the beachfront for a warm, sunny brunch. Nils was our server and he was spectacular. Food was delicious and the place was busy that Saturday. read more

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1st time here. Wow!! The ambience here was just fantastic!!! The ocean view was just breathtaking!! Service here was amazing!! And of course, the food here was great!! I ordered the Seared Rare Yellowtail Tuna, it was delicious...I know this is a seafood restaurant, but can I just say their Flourless Chocolate Cake was made in perfection! My goodness Chefs kiss!! It just melted in my mouth and the portion was perfect. As I'm writing this, I can just see it in my mind. Mmmmmmm (I'm not a Flourless Chocolate Cake expert, my taste buds are just craving for them now). read more

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Went here to celebrate my birthday and it was amazing. First of all the view is 10/10, it is right by the beach and it's the perfect spot to go for a sunset dinner. Absolutely stunning. We came at 7pm and didn't have to wait too long to be seated inside, I imagine outside seating would require a reservation (which we didn't have). The food was great! Cooked perfectly and the chef had a really refined taste. The portion was perfect. Not super filling where my stomach is bursting but enough to be satisfied. The only negative was the truffle fries were mid, you can't really taste the truffle flavor it needed more. Our waiter was the best! He was so funny and making jokes with us, it really helped lighten the atmosphere. He was also very informative on the food, giving us great details and recommendations! He was always prompt to refill water without being asked! They also have me a free dessert for my birthday! I also like that they didn't sing (it's always so embarrassing) so that's a plus for me! There's valet parking for $10, or you can park on the street, or there's meter parking in the same parking lot, so you have a lot of options. Price was on the expensive end for the price. I understand it's fine dining but, $40+ dollars for 3 scallops is a bit much.. Overall, a great spot for a date, to celebrate a special occasion, would not come too often unless I'm rich. read more

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I called to make a reservation for last Sunday about a month ago, and the person who answered the phone was super helpful and polite. I was pleased to be able to request a table outside with a view of the ocean. When we arrived at 12:40, the valet parking was FULL as was the public parking across the street so my father-in-law kindly dropped us off and parked a 10-minute walk away at his church. Our table was ready at 1, for a 12:45 reservation, which wasn't bad. Thanks to the awning on the patio, we were in the shade most of the 1.5hrs we spent there for brunch. It was a warm day for San Diego in March, so people were enjoying the beach, swimming, sunning, playing in the sand. We sat with a clear view of the lifeguard station and luckily nothing serious happened while we were there but if it had, we'd have had front row seats to the pole they slide down. Our server Dave was hilarious. He almost didn't know how to be serious, he was so jokey. Apparently he usually works evenings and was filling in for someone at brunch. When we ordered soft drinks, he kept automatically filling them and finally stopped at 3! Here were are orders: (the ones I took photos of anyway): Calamari appetizer (5/5)--tasty, perfectly cooked Flat-iron steak and eggs: (4/5) Blackened Mahi-Mahi sandwich (5/5)--savory seasoning on the mahi mahi, yummy pickled onions, avocado, abd dill pickles on a butter lettuce leaf, crispy skinny fries! I ate it open-faced with a knife and fork and left the bun behind. One of our party had a few food allergies and was able to make sure to order the Mediterranean omelette which was allergen-free. Dave even made sure they added gluten free-nut free bread for her. Well done! And thank you! The perfect sunny day to enjoy a luxurious brunch on the beach!! read more

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You can't beat the view at this place. Definitely a great ambience being right on the water. The cocktails were tasty and everyone liked their main dishes. I got the Seabass and other people got the short rib. Both were good, but I would say get the short rib if you're hungrier because it's a bigger portion. Our server was super friendly along with the hostesses. My friend wanted to come a little early to set out some birthday decorations, and they were happy to accommodate this. read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Sea bass - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

Ambiance-5/5 Beautiful by the water. For those of you who are from or familiar with Laguna beach, it reminds me of the Deck! Blue umbrellas and ocean front views. Parking is horrible. Valet is $10 Recommend residential or finding parking near Del Mar plaza if possible Food- 3.5/5 Ahi tuna- 3/5 Way too much sesame and the sauces were a bit overpowering but the fish itself was good and tasted fresh Shrimp Greek salad-4/5 Simple but delicious Wish it had more shrimp and cherry/grape tomatoes instead of large slices of tomatoes Liked the cucumbers read more

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The outdoor patio right on the beach is the star of this restaurant. We always request to sit outside and most seats have some shade. It gets pretty busy on the weekends. We try to go on the weekdays instead to avoid the crowds. Food is hit or miss and a little on the pricey side. Expected in this part of town and the prime beachfront location. They gave us a delicious complimentary carrot cake since we were celebrating a birthday! There is valet parking and I recommend it since free parking in the area is very limited. Paid street parking has a 2 hr limit and the paid parking lot across the street can cost more than the valet parking. read more

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Poseidon On The Beach certainly lives up to the name, what a gorgeous location to sit and eat right up by the ocean! I think they did a great job accommodating our extra large party, our hostess especially was super sweet and helpful. I had a very yummy avocado toast, and iced coffee with almond milk. I have to say it was a bit difficult for me to order and get answers from the staff, I hope to see more options/knowledge of and accommodation of various dietary restrictions from this otherwise wonderful restaurant! Appreciated the almond milk for my iced coffee! read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Avocado Toast - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

The food was a mixed bag. One appetizer was excellent; the other was forgettable. My husband's halibut was fine but slightly overcooked. My friend enjoyed her sea bass. I ordered the branzino, described as wild-caught from Greece, and asked for it without sauce -- with fish that good, it shouldn't need dressing up. Instead it arrived overcooked, half-submerged in a broth of eggplant, peppers, and canned garbanzo beans, despite my request to have any sauce served on the side. It was, honestly, the worst branzino I've had anywhere in the world. Service never improved -- no one checked on our food, and our water wasn't refilled once during the meal. For a restaurant charging fine-dining prices and marketing itself on its views and seafood, this felt more like a tourist trap than a special night out. We won't be going back. read more

Went here to celebrate our anniversary, and this place did not disappoint. Service: We had a reservation, so we were seated quickly on an outward-facing table. Our server was extremely sweet and got us a complimentary anniversary dessert. Food: I was a fan of the pistachio-crusted salmon. Their cocktails were delicious. In-all: A great place if you're celebrating something. They would do everything to make you feel welcome. read more

Love this place. service food and atmosphere is amazing. We sat at the beach after our meal and watched the most amazing sunset read more

4/18/26 checked out the beach near La Jolla and wanted to snack on something before dinner. No reservation so we couldn't sit outside in the deck but we were able to sit at a counter top table and still catch the ocean view. We ordered truffle fries and sautéed mushrooms, they paired well together and it was really nice to eat. Restaurant is busy as it's on the beach. Waiters were friendly. Happy eats! read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Truffle fries and sautéed mushroom - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

Enjoyable dinner this evening after calling and they were able to accommodate us 30 minutes sooner than the online reservations which worked out perfectly. We came after sunset and chose to dine inside since it was a cooler night out. The views were beautiful with the ocean view at this fine dining restaurant in Del Mar. Our server was Lupe and she gave amazing service, nice and efficient. For dinner I tried their calamari for appetizer (cooked perfectly with yummy dipping sauce), braised beef short rib (juicy, tender, and delicious veggie varieties) and had their spicy tequila cocktail (fantastic!). 5 stars! read more

Poseidon on the Beach - MADEIRA BRAISED PRIME BEEF SHORT RIBS - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

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You can't be the location for San Diego beach front dining! They offer a great menu with a variety of food options and an expensive bar/drink menu. We started with brussel sprouts and calamari- both were very good. I had the short ribs and they were so tender and delicious. You will pay for the ambience but it's so worth it. A perfect place to celebrate a special event or just a beautiful day/night in Del Mar. Love Poseidon! read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Sunset from the patio - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

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When I first moved to this area, Poseidon was one of the regular spots that I patronized. As noted in its name, the business was literally on the beach next to a lifeguard station north of the Powerhouse Park in Del Mar. The waterfront views were at a five star level by itself. If you wanted to park nearby, there were limited metered spots in the lot out front. Most of the spaces were reserved for the valet service. A paid parking lot was available across the street that charged some steep rates. I normally sit at one of the high-top tables across from the bar where one can still see the ocean waves in the distance. Poseidon used to offer a coupon in the monthly mailer that comes to my residence. That has long since been discontinued which was a shame because 20% off your tab was a nice deal. The majority of the items on the bar food menu have remained the same, but the prices have substantially increased. At a recent visit, my pick was the Blackened Fish Sliders. They were served as a pair with french fries on the side. A whitefish fillet was chargrilled and placed inside a brioche bun topped with baby arugula, tomatoes, and tartar sauce. The slider was a nice compact sandwich filled with flavor. The fries were of the shoestring variety that included a cup of ketchup for dipping. The issue was that for two sliders and frites, the cost was $20 which wasn't a good value. Due to the distance, I don't come as often to this part of Del Mar. If I have out of town visitors who want to walk a flat shoreline with gentle waves, then Poseidon on the Beach remains one of the options where I bring them. read more

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Well, there's definitely a really good outdoor sea view here. And the weather was perfect. The fish in our sandwiches was good. The tomato though on the mahi-mahi sandwich, totally saturated the bone and made it totally fall apart, which is not very comfortable to eat how do you spell soggy SOGGYSOGGGG what a weird experience totally weird. Our server was good. It was not his fault. read more

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Was here a couple years ago and had to come back to see if it was still as good as I remember. It Was! I made a reservation because it was a holiday weekend. (Highly recommend.) We were seated on the patio with a view of the beach/water. Started with adult brunch bevvies which were quite tasty and a fun way to kick off the holiday weekend / vacay. We had the Mediterranean omelette, Crab Benedict and a fruit bowl. All were tasty and filling! It was a great brunch to enjoy before heading to the racetrack for the day. Our server was lovely and checked on us periodically to make sure we were good. The patio seating plus a drink is exactly what I needed to unwind and relax. The weather was perfect. Will definitely be back again the next time we are in Del Mar. read more

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Ambiance is crazy nice.. i mean it's on the sand. Service was great! Food was great! Random note I loved the plate ware. read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Brussels and Brie - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

From the photos I had seen online and the reviews I had read, I was very to excited to be going to dinner at Poseidon. Upon arrival, we were seated right on the patio with a direct water view. I was a bit disappointed to see how busy the beach was with people and with it being so close to the lifeguard stand... how much stuff was laying out on the beach (ATV, rafts, boat, etc). I was seeing more red/ bright orange than pretty blue water and sand. Regardless of atmosphere, we moved forward with our order. I tried the pink moment which lacked the "sparkling" piece noted on the menu and tasted too much of raspberry syrup so I switched over to sparking rose. We ordered the chilled seafood plateau, the ahi tuna tataki and Brussels sprouts for the table. The appearance was amazing but the taste and texture seemed to let all of us down. The shrimp was chewy and overcooked, the oyster was huge but flavorless, the tuna was unfortunate. The only positive was the Brussels sprouts ... the only thing we finished. For the mains, I ordered the lobster tail which came with 2 4oz tails and load of veggies. I hate to complain this much but the lobster was edible only based on the butter and the vegetables were inedible. For those at the table that ordered steak, not one were cooked as requested which was a big disappointment. Our server was great and very friendly so I have to note that. All in all, at this "nice" of a restaurant, I expected better and I sadly wouldn't come back nor recommend it to anyone else. read more

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I had my wife's 40th Suprise birthday dinner at Poseidon Resturant and everything exceeded my expectations... Sue was our event coordinator, she made the event and planing effortless. All 30 of my guests had nothing but amazing things to say about the service and food! We will defiantly be coming back in the future... Even though the weather wasn't as good as I had hoped that evening. The location and view was still spectacular read more

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We were in San Diego for a Marine Corps Vietnam Tankers Reunion. I had to post about my Grandma and Grandpa McKenney's old "Firepit." Any time we're in the area we try to stop in and enjoy a meal. From the friendly wait staff to the beautiful views and great company. There was so much beauty and great stories that I forgot to snap a photo of my entree!‍ I opted for the Surf n' Turf with the Scallops add on. The filet was cooked to perfection. However, I did manage to remember to snap a picture when my Crème Brûlée arrived. read more

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Little pricey but food quality, service and amazing beach view makes it worth it. Reservation @ 1030AM but we arrive right before opening. We had outside seating. Paid $8 for valet since it's hard to find parking. Fish and Chips: The fish and chips were great; more flavor in the batter than most places. I wasn't a fan of panko buttered fishes but Poseidon's Panko-herb was different; well seasoned and crunchy crust. 5/5 Maine Lobster Tacos - tender and delicious lobster meat perfectly seasoned with cabbage slaw and dressing. 5/5 Crab cake Bennie - flavorful and crispy crab cake with generous crab meat. I was not asking for too much extender/binder but cake wasn't holding together. It came with perfectly poached egg with a runny yolk, and a rich, creamy hollandaise sauce. Potatoes and asparagus were seasoned well and not overcooked. 4/5 Clam chowder - well seasoned, thick with chewy clams and potato chunks the way we like it. The cheesy biscuit was good too! 5/5 If you're looking for amazing beach view dining with great food; this is the spot. We're be coming back to try their other dishes. read more

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It was a beautiful day for lunch on our first visit at Poseidon. Tried the sea bass and crab cake with the Chenin Blanc. The main dish was so impressive that we decided to get half a dozen of fresh oysters from Washington State and then finished off with the flourless chocolate cake with vanilla gelato. Portions are not large but everything came out super fast and very fresh. Didn't catch our waiter's name but he jostled 10 tables at once while still made sure we were taken care of without intruding. Only valet parking ($10) is available but we walked a little ways away and parked on the street. Worthwhile for special occasion and they do have happy hour starting at 3:30pm. read more

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Remember in the '90s when there was free food for Happy Hour? Yeah, Poseidon doesn't either. From 4-6 M-F only, food is "just" $17-$22, which represents a massive $3-$4 discount. Drinks are basically $1 off. So your key takeaway here is: don't bust your ass to get here before 6...the discounts aren't that good. Take your time and come whenever. Perhaps the HH crowd will have thinned out by then. Service at the bar was awesome. Great view, as expected. $22 Cod & Chips were good and hearty. I expect freshly battered. Didn't finish the fries. Tartar sauce was a bit better than cocktail. read more

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Poseidon is one of my favorite restaurants. I went today and tried their Shakshouka. It was very boring. 2 eggs Lots of tomatoes some olives and Zaatar. Very bland. The service was great , but this is no shakshoka. I really like all Chef Jamal recipes and style but this dish did no make the cut read more

We celebrated a birthday lunch here at the Poseidon. we had not been here for years. It is quite a bit more upscale since we've been here. We started out with the seafood platter, which was amazing. It included six oysters. five jumbo prawns, fish ceviche, mignon sauce, cocktail sauce and tortilla chips for scooping the ceviche with avocado. All the seafood was high-quality, ice cold and fresh. The tortilla chips could be better. We ordered the calamari strips which we did not care for. They seem thick and chewy. We also didn't like the sauce that it was served with. We let them know and they actually took it off our bill. We did split the crabcake Benedict, which was fantastic. The crabcake was generous in the amount of crab served, tasty and fresh. Poached egg was cooked perfectly and it was not overwhelmed by sauce. The avocado on top was perfect. You could not ask for a better view dining on the patio! Service was fantastic! We will be back! read more

Poseidon on the Beach - Chilled seafood platter with 6 oysters, 5 jumbo prawns and fish ceviche with mignon sauce, cocktail sauce and tortilla chips - Seafood Near Me - Del Mar, California

It had been years since we were at Poseidon, as we missed their oysters. However we decided to go back and were ecstatic we did. Lila and Oscar gave us great service at the bar, and provided some great insight to a variety of very cool cocktails. Not your normal but very good! The food was enjoyed immensely as what we had was very fresh and flavorful! So great food and cocktails, watching the waves in a beautiful setting with fun service made us decide this was again going to be frequented! read more

Great vibe and happy hour. The service was excellent. If you want to go to the happy hour get there early make reservations for dining. Right on the beach with stunning views. Highly recommend. Valet parking available! read more

Sad to say that the most recent experience was terrible, normally it is consistently been good. I ordered the steak medium-well as I always do but it came out completely burnt. The temperature seemed challenging and when I asked for it to be recooked it took nearly 90 minutes to return to the table... This lead to the neighboring table checking in on us to see if we were okay and asked out loud "how long does it take to cook a steak?" To top of the night the management team didn't do anything to make up for the terrible experience. This was supposed to be a special occasion. Aside from this the atmosphere was lively as usual but this did not help this experience. read more

Just a random weekday date- with the little girl of course. Both husband and I got the surf and turf, and our daughter got the chicken tenders (which actually were delicious lol, I'd order them) we started with bread service, which was yummy. Our server- unfortunately I forgot her name- but she went above and beyond. Keeping our daughter occupied (even those they were just a to-go box and condiment containers) she loved it, ended our night with tres leches and flourless chocolate cake (really sweet) we wanted a cappuccino but the machine was down, so she gave us complimentary coffee- so sweet. I am so glad we finally were able to go here it's been years since the last time I've gone- beautiful view- would love to go for brunch! read more

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This was my first visit to the legendary Poseidon, and I was really looking forward to it, plus I had a gift card to sweeten the deal. But, my first disappointment was that parking is one of three choices: free parking blocks away; pay a parking meter in front of the restaurant or a meter in their own parking lot!; and valet parking. We parked down the street and walked a bit. We were seated outside on the patio and had a lovely view of the waves crashing on the shore. Server Steve introduced himself and took our orders: salmon for my brother and Hokaido scallops for me. A long time elapsed and we were hungry so I inquired about bread and was told there would be a $3 charge for bread. We ordered some, and two small, warm rolls with herby butter were delivered, but still not our entrees. Finally, our entrees arrived. Mine was not generously portioned but probably an actual serving size. My scallops tasted off, slightly of ammonia, but not strongly. Afterward, I Googled why scallops might taste of ammonia and it is because they are going bad. Steve was not to be found. I ate the scallops, reluctantly. The accompanying vegetables and mashed potatoes were delicious. It is lucky that I didn't get sick from the scallops, as I could have. Next time I will know. While there were a lot of employees traversing the patio, service for us was non-existent. Steve only came by our table at the end of our meal to inquire if we wanted dessert. No one offered to refill our water glasses. All-in-all, this was an expensive, less than stellar experience, and I will not recommend this restaurant, nor return. read more

I've been wanting to come here for a year and am beyond disappointed. Starting with the moment we drive in the valet guy didn't come then had the audacity to tell us it's all valet. Walked in and three ladies stood talking. When we were seated I asked for an open table close to the ocean and was told it's for reservations. However, I called an hour prior asking if I could make a reservation and was told it's walk in only. read more

Food was just ok. So was my drink. However, beautiful restaurant with a wonderful view. Not overpriced like others with a similar view.

DAVE WAS AN AMAZING SERVER! Ask for him if you go! If you're going to Poseidon, Dave brought the most amazing vibes to our evening. His recommendations were fantastic, the food was great, views even better, and the dessert was to die for. Absolutely would recommend the creme brulee and cheese cake for dessert. Thanks Dave! read more