Oh boy. I think I wrote my last review using the dictation feature on my phone! I was so embarrassed I had to rewrite it without errors. I wish Yelp let us make corrections instead of writing new reviews. But if you want a laugh, Yelp always lists the original alongside the new. Quality food, fun presentation, and packed with flavor. High marks all the way around. Very classy, upscale place to eat. Featuring seafood, they also have other options for those not so inclined. However, be aware that most of the menu focuses on seafood, which they do exceptionally well! FOOD: Like I mentioned, the food here (not hair) is excellent! The quality of ingredients is way above average. The variety of seafood, and the ability to basically craft your own meal is amazing. And the presentation is just spectacular! Usually going to a seafood restaurant, all I want is seafood. But for some reason I was craving mac & cheese, so I got the lobster mac & cheese. Often times, in a lobster mac & cheese you get a sprinkling of lobster. Here you had big full chunks of delicious, perfectly cooked lobster. It was amazing! My wife got the seafood in a bag which was so much fun and definitely well worth the price. Plus it was lots of fun. SERVICE: If there was anything better than the food, it would be the service! They were so attentive and kind and thoughtful that it was hard to believe! Plus, as I said, the presentation of food was on point. And the seats were spacious as well as comfortable. Really can't get much better. COST: Here is the one area that I would say might crimp your style. It will definitely put a dent in your wallet. The food and service are great, but the cost is pretty high! However, for being in the capital of California, in the middle of a convention center area, and considering the quality of food, you are definitely getting something well worth it. read more

Is the quality of the food and service from this restaurant decreasing? Or did I come on an off night? Either way, my experience this time around was underwhelming. I normally enjoy their entree's however, I was quite confused when my plate came out and it only had 3 scallops, 1 was overcooked (I guess I paid $10 per scallop since the plate itself was $36). The flavor profile was nice and light which went well with the green beans and the scallops. The waitress was very inattentive and refused to offer a complimentary birthday dessert after trying to upsell the desserts on the menu. I'll be back, but for HH only! read more

Station 16 - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I am a couple weeks late on this review so forgive me for not remembering everything. My family and I went to stations 16 as my last brunch before I moved. We had our reservation for seven at their opening time so we could get in early and avoid a crowd. We have been here before a central downtown location with a parking lot across the street and ample street parking. We always come early so it's never crowded but we always have excellent service. We all got bottomless mimosas (except for the kids of course) and ordered everything from breakfast to dinner items. My husband and brother also got espresso martinis which they both said were very good (my husband has had espresso martinis at Starbucks reserve in Seattle so I would say him saying it's good is a positive). Now while I can't remember what everyone ordered there were no complaints. Pictures are attached I'll title what I recall but when I visit family back in Sacramento this will definitely be our brunch spot. read more

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Came here after a softball tournament, and our party of 6 was seated promptly. It was relatively empty but the restaurant was short staffed and man was it running slow. Our server was great and extremely apologetic for the long wait times for drinks and food. She was actually a shining star! The food was actually tasty and that's what bumped this up to a 4 star review. Street metered parking only. read more

Station 16 - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Since we needed to head up to Sacramento, my wife was looking for a place that took reservations on Easter Sunday. Fortunately, we were able to book a table for eight . Receded almost immediately at the table enough for all of us. The restaurant was large enough and inviting, and even though the bar was close by, he didn't really notice it Our server was Vyna who is on top of it the whole time. She tended to her needs constantly without being too intrusive. She also was very helpful and patient with us as we tried to decide on the menu. Also, just say we all enjoyed what we ordered. We started off with calamari and artichoke dip if we had to pick we'd choose a calamari, although the artichoke dip was good also We ordered the Big Trinity with the garlic butter, which was flavorful with a hint of sweetness. It came with two lobsters, two Dungeness crabs and a bunch of prawns i'd easily fed three people. Also ordered the small mix, which was more than enough for two people. This one came with Dungeness crab and prawns with a collision flavor. Also ordered with the pan, seared scallops which were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing . The lobster roll was ordered from someone from Main and she was quite impressed. Oh, and I forgot the garlic noodles. Some of the best I've had in a while. We didn't have enough room for dessert, but would definitely come back read more

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It was our anniversary, so we decided to check out Station 16, which was new to us. Our bartender/server was very friendly and makes a great old fashioned (they do one of those smoky ones. Pretty and lots of drama. Gotta do it once.). Excellent food -- I had a side of the garlic noodles (YUM!) and the mussels starter (also delicious). Plenty of food. My husband had the scallops and also ordered a side of garlic noodles. Between the two of us, we had plenty of noodles to take home for lunch. We ordered the apple pie to split for dessert, which was epic! The ambience is great -- loved the bar and backbar. The seating in the bar and in the dining room is very comfortable. The only downside was that the dishes came out whenever the kitchen decided to do so. We didn't have our entrees at the same time, and the sides came out whenever. Made for a haphazard meal. The happy hour menu looks fun, and we've discussed going back to try it. read more

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I've been here a couple of times and I've never had a bad meal! This seafood stew (I think that's what it's called) was amazing and packed with meat and flavor. On Monday they have all day happy hour and $2 oysters, you can't beat that! One note though the service is a little slow if you aren't sitting at the bar, even on a slow night so if you're in a rush and hungry just sit at the bar. read more

Station 16 - Seafood stew - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Our server and the staff were lovely. Very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We ordered the lobster mac, blackened salmon, Vietnamese coffee, and calamari. Vietnamese coffee was delicious 4/5 . Sweet & creamy. A bit pricey for what u get tho - the cup was 1/3 ice. Calamari was quite mid 2/5. chewy and the sauces on the side weren't great. Lobster Mac was solid. 4/5 Very cheesy, stringy, rich. Good flavor. Not much lobster but what do you expect. Blackened salmon 2/5 .... Wasn't blackened at all see pic ?? And it was barely seasoned. The side vegetables were good. But why is there just a huge ungodly pile of rice lobbed on the side LOL. the flower couldn't save that plating job. The aioli was the same sauce used for the calamari. Doesn't taste good. Tastes premade. Overall the actually experience was lovely but The food was subpar. I personally would not come back. It's just a bit pricy and the quality isn't great. read more

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Had dinner here while I was in town for a conference and wanted to support a local business. Honestly it was a rough start because the host had an attitude though our group was a little late for our reservation. We were there on a Monday and they have happy hour all day which was a surprise and I ordered a margarita which was tasty. I also ordered oysters and the tuna poke nachos which were enough to get me full. Others ordered the fried calamari and the platter, which they enjoyed. read more

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Had a graduation dinner at this location before the permanent closure on 16th Street and overall, it was a solid experience. We came during happy hour, which was a nice perk. $2 oysters and a discount on the calamari helped ease the bill a bit. The oysters on the half shell were fresh and delicious, and the calamari was perfectly fried, crispy, and paired well with the sauce it came with. Service was friendly and accommodating, especially for a larger group, though the wait time for food and drink refills could've been a bit quicker. I ordered the steak with mashed potatoes and veggies, and while the plate was flavorful, I ended up taking most of it home. They don't carry standard steak sauces like A1 and instead offer a house-made version that tasted more like a vinaigrette, not quite what I was expecting. The vibe was nice, and it wasn't too busy for the day of the week, which made for a more relaxed atmosphere. One thing to note, there is an automatic gratuity for large parties, and while the food and drinks were great, the service didn't fully reflect the added tip. Because of that, I'd probably return with a smaller group next time read more

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What a gem of a find! The plan was to go to Station 16 for dinner, and see a local play afterwards. The timing didn't work out, and brunch was the new agenda item. Just wow! I was not expecting so much goodness. The staff is great... actually beyond great. Our server (Julissa) was truly the best. Perfect and timely service. She was personable, engaging, and sweet as pie. It's rare these days to have this level of service. She made wonderful recommendations, and was spot on. Let's talk food... damn delicious, is all that needs to be said. The pancakes... light, fluffy, and the seasonal peach compote was killer. You must try it when it rotates back on the menu. It's a not miss. It was like eating peach cobbler that your grandmother made, and refused to share the recipe. The biscuits and sausage gravy is sinfully delectable. The south has risen in Sacramento folks! I loathe when biscuits are hard, tasteless, and give you that belly bomb that makes you regret your food choices. THIS was delectable. The biscuits were fluffy, and the gravy was mmmm, mmmm, good. The big pieces of sausage make this gravy stand out above all others. Perfectly seasoned, scrumptious, that you'll want to lick the plate. Go ahead, I won't tell. This is a hidden brunch spot. Don't let it be! Great service, great food, and a great place! read more

Went here for an office holiday dinner, and it was a great experience overall! We booked a reservation online, and when we arrived, they had a nice seating spot ready for us. Our server was friendly but seemed like she might've been new to the job. The food took a little while, but everything was delicious!We got lucky and came during happy hour, so all the appetizers were discounted, which was a nice bonus. Here's what we tried: - Shrimp ceviche: fresh and flavorful, but the portion was on the small side. - Calamari: warm, crispy, and perfectly cooked. - Cajun Garlic Fries: crispy with a good kick, not overly oily. - Cajun Pasta: Loved this one! It had a decent amount of sausage, and the sauce was amazing!! - Lava Cake: the filling wasn't very runny, and the texture was a bit chalky. But the vanilla ice cream on top was good. - Shrimp Crostini: nice flavor but too crunchy. - Apple Pie: warm and delicious. - The Pan-Seared Scallops and Shrimp Scampi were both hits, and while the skillets were good, they were a bit messy. read more

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We stopped by this Saturday and overall had a good dining experience. My salad was seriously delicious and the scallops were cooked to perfection. My one complaint is the sheer amount of salt on the proteins of all three dishes. Both shrimp dishes and the scallops were hard to get through if you didn't pair your bite with a side. We're not the type to complain so we just ate slowly. Other than that, everything was great! read more

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Came here for the first time for a work holiday dinner and was excited because I love good seafood! We got some starters and happened to have gone during their happy hour where they have $4 off apps. The ceviche wasn't the best because it seemed super overpriced for what we got. It had maybe 5 tiny pieces of shrimp. I got the cajun pasta for my main entree because it was highly recommended and I requested extra prawns. The portion was amazing and came with so much sausage. It has a bit of a spicy kick but not too overwhelming. Lastly, for dessert I got to try the apple pie and it was amazing! 10/10. Service was pretty good. Our waitress was friendly and super helpful with questions and checking up on us frequently. The place was nicely decorated for the holidays and had a nice vibe, but I would say the bathroom could have been a bit more clean. Street parking only I believe but I didn't have trouble finding any on a Friday night. I would definitely come back to try the other dishes like the skillets and maybe even check out the new elk grove location! read more

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Went here for brunch and also just as great! I had the Benedict with crab and my friend got the platter and had bottomless mimosas :) read more

Station 16 - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

The Instagram marketing for this restaurant is well done. That is what drew us to the restaurant in the first place. The service started out good but then it's as if our server completely forgot about us. We had to get up out of our seats multiple times to ask for water refills, parmesean cheese and our bill. The Cajun pasta was very salty but otherwise good portion size and flavor. The chicken Alfredo had a nice buttery flavor but could have been a little better. Overall not a bad experience but was expecting something a little more epic from a downtown restaurant with such great real estate and space inside!! read more

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First time here and wow! Everything we had was incredible including the service (I wish I remembered our servers name as she was awesome, thought I had the receipt but also can't find that, sigh). I asked her how were the espresso martinis and she said they make them really good, she was right! They were delicious. The Cajun pasta was good, the lobster roll and garlic fries delicious, however the Mac n cheese could have had more flavor (it was really plain to me, looked incredible but was very mediocre IMO and wouldn't order again). Next time definitely want to try the seafood boil. read more

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First time dining at Station 16 and it didn't disappoint. Very clean and chic inside. Perfect lighting. Chandeliers gave it that stylish sophistication. Food was excellent. Ordered the lobster sandwich. The roll was toasted and stuffed with lobster tail meat with a sweet spread. Wish I had asked for my sauce on the side to keep my till from getting soggy. For my sake I ordered the classic Caesar salad. The dressing was perfect paired nicely with parmesan cheese and tossed with light crispy croutons. The best Caesar salad I had in a longtime! Service was great. Waiter assisted menu choices and checked on our table throughout. read more

Station 16 - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

While visiting Sacramento, my friend took us here for dinner. We had reservations for 730pm and were promptly seated upon arrival. We ordered New England Clam Chowder soup and The Trinity (2 Dungeness Crabs, 2 Lobster Tails and Prawns) for everyone to share. Soup portion was enough for 2 to share. The Trinity was MP and was $175 that evening. Portion is enough for 2-3 people. Size and quality of crabs, lobster tails and prawns were good. We chose garlic roasted butter sauce and it had good flavor. I ordered a lobster roll and it was delicious with good-sized chunks of lobster meat. Ambiance - slightly dim, not too loud that we could still hear each other and have a conversation. Our server was nice and friendly and checked on us a couple of times. Parking lot across the street - easy to pay using the app. read more

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Saturday I took my mom own a friendly drive to Sacramento for a surprise birthday dinner. My mom had the small mix skillet experience with garlic noodles. I had the lobster skillet experience with the collision sauce made this meal taste so so delicious. I also had vegetables and garlic noodles which made this a nice balanced meal. Though I have been here before and enjoyed their food, I was blown away of the service and ambience. My mom who is very picky and prefers homemade food was quite pleased. Overall high quality meal and service. I will be back read more

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PORTIONS: filling PRICE: pricey but for the most part worth it SERVICE: table side, well-paced SURROUNDINGS: clean and open, trendy but casual FLAVORS: Blue point oysters (5/5) Clam chowder (3/5) - could use more clams, more everything Burger and fries with combo seasoning(8/5) - got it as a supplement in case seafood wasn't enough but WOW IT WAS GREAT!!!!!! lobster and prawn skillet with combo sauce (4/5) - really tasty but I don't know if the price was a little outside of ok... read more

Station 16 - Lobster prawn skillet, The Burger Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

It was my first time in so long having station 16 since pre-covid. Our waitress was friendly, and even let me change my pasta order for my acid reflux ! The oysters were delicious!! Sweet and the sauce was prefect . The pasta was amazing! I subbed for Alfredo sauce because the red sauce doesn't fare well with my digestive system. The lobster and shrimp platter were good with the combo sauce but I think I'd much rather have it garlicy next time. The sangria was cute but also very good and not too sweet . We came in on all happy hour Monday to our surprise, and the sangria was one of the choices in the menu. read more

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Beautiful establishment! We came for dinner on a Thursday night and it wasn't busy so we were greeted and served super fast. Our waiter was really attentive. We order the calamari, mac n cheese w/ lobster, ceviche and oysters. Everything was really good but the mac n cheese took the 1st place. The ceviche was 3.5 out of 5, it just needed a bit more lime and a tad of salt but it was still enjoyable. Great drink menu as well. read more

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We were here for a small intimate wedding reception! It was lovely! Elegant, chill vibe! The service was very friendly and attentive. Food portions were big. Artichoke dip was too good. Gorgeous decor, comfy seats, wow! Bathrooms are even nice! read more

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Came out here for a dinner date with a friend. Beautiful modern interior. Lovely ambiance. Great food and cocktails. Plenty of parking across the street or a parking garage right next door ($24 if staying for more than 2 hrs, so try the street first). Service could use a little improvement. Took awhile to get our drinks, had to ask for water multiple times. Overall a great place! read more

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3.5 stars overall Thanks to Cass N. for reminding me about this seafood spot. I was craving raw oysters and french fries. I gathered up the family and made reservations for 4:45 pm. That was the only time available for the same day. I prefer to eat early, so that was fine. Despite limited street parking on Saturday, we still arrived a couple of minutes early. The restaurant was maybe 1/3 full with many empty tables but we had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. Not impressed! We got the chilled seafood platter appetizer to share and we each ordered an entree. The seafood platter took a while which I didn't mind but what I DO MIND is our entrees came out simultaneously. Personally, the timing when the food arrive to the table is important to me, especially at a nice table service restaurant. We should be enjoying the seafood platter first but I didn't want my entree to get cold, so I felt like I had to rush and not truly enjoy my meal. Food was a solid 4 stars. The garlic noodles (side dish) is a must order. It was savory and delicious. The lobster roll was good but I wish they would use another type of bread instead of sourdough bread? It was hard to eat or bite into and I had to take it apart. The lobster mac & cheese and chicken alfredo was just okay. The Sangria with white mango, white wine, mango puree, triple sec, lime and soda hit the spot. I would go back for the drinks and maybe brunch. read more

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This is a nice place, dim lighting, perfect for a date night. I ordered the Cajun pasta it was very good, definitely will be ordering again. The staff was attentive and nice. I thought the prices were very reasonable as well. read more

Station 16 - Cajun Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

My fiancé and I love Station 16's food and have always had great experiences dining here, but it was a bit different when we came in for brunch last Sunday. I had been eyeing their chocolate Belgian waffle (screenshot attached) that they've advertised multiple times on instagram, but it was not on the menu, nor was our server or the cooks familiar with it when we asked. They suggested that it was a featured item from months ago and/or that it was an Elk Grove special - but the most recent photo of it on instagram was just days ago, and we have been to the Elk Grove location as well and their menu was the same. In any event, they said they would "make it happen." I was then brought a plain chocolate waffle (pictured). Our server did end up going out of her way (bless her heart) to hunt down some berries and chocolate sauce on the side after the fact, but it still did not resemble what was advertised online - whipped cream, powdered sugar, pecans, caramel etc. Lol it's just a chocolate waffle. No big deal. We love their seafood and will certainly be back in the future. But there seems to be a disconnect between Station 16's social media and their menu & staff. read more

Station 16 - Advertised waffle - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Lobster clam chowder and the toasted side of bread was sooo good. The garlic noodles paired perfectly with the Small Mix skillet. Good portion for a party of two Red berry is better than the White Mango sangria tbh read more

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A modern-bougy (higher end) seafood boil bar-restaurant in midtown Sacramento Food: Calamari - 5/5 - amazing, one of the best versions of calamari ever Shrimp ceviche - 5/5 - unique style, using heavy flavor of black pepper; does not resemble neither Mexican nor Peruvian ceviche Lobster Mac & Cheese - 5/5 - very decadent and rich tasting Cajun pasta - 5/5 - very good spicy Cajun flavor with tasty shrimp and andouille sausage Shrimp scampi - 3/5 - very good but overall not one of my to "go-to" dishes Garlic bread side order - 5/5 - great to go with the pasta dish(es) Ambience: Beautiful modern contemporary and very spacious Service: Friendly, no complaints read more

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Always a good experience. They changed their menu and of course I knew right away. So most of the stuff we got was new. Their clam chowder wasn't, but they cooked a fresh batch and it was very thick. Better than Santa Cruz in my opinion. The seafood stew is new. Very spicy with the Cajun seasoning. Not super spicy but don't get it if you're averse to the spice. Tons of seafood in there, also awesome, even down to the buttered herb rice on the side. And last the new app is this bacon cheese hush puppies dish. Comes with four but that's enough to get a taste and share. Super creamy and awesome. Servers amazing all staff awesome, I love coming here. And I always get seated at the booths by the window somehow, which makes me happy. read more

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Came on a Friday night and got seated right away. We ordered the lobster and shrimp plate and they were nicely seasoned with all the fixings sauce. The shrimp was tender and the lobster tail was a good size. I enjoyed the fries with the garlic clams and the sauce was light and not overpowering. Definitely satisfied my seafood craving. read more

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We came here with a group of six. They were going to try and squeeze us in a booth. We asked if we could be at a table instead for comfort. They were great and moved us to a large round table. The server was super friendly and took our drink order right away. She gave great recommendations on food too. We ordered a bunch of items and no one was disappointed. They have great seafood and some of us had dishes with seafood. Overall a wonderful experience and I'd go back. read more

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Just came for oysters at the bar. Ordered a half dozen but they accidentally brought a dozen; they charged only for my order. Industrial vibe at the bar and lounge vibe at the dining area with tall booth seats. Friendly staff. read more

Station 16 - Dozen blue point oysters - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Back in town and our first visit to Station 16. Beautiful restaurant, with friendly service. Nothing short of AMAZING. Each dish better than the next. But that shrimp scampi! If you love shrimp, such a great dish with a light sauce. I will be back before my trip ends! read more

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Tried their new take on lobster roll. I like the old recipe better. The bread is too thick. The lettuce, thick bread and sauce drowns out the lobster. Don't really taste it. That bread makes it a mess. Fries were good. The mangonada needs more mango flavor. It felt more like a shot of tequila. A touch of mango. Lime juice. Water and tajin. Service was okay. read more

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My boyfriend and I wanted to try a new restaurant, and I found this place. We both agreed it would be a good idea since he likes seafood and I like pasta. When we arrived, we were told there would be an almost hour wait unless we were seated on the patio. We agreed, thinking that was fine. After being seated, we were told our waiter would be with us shortly. However, after about 30 minutes, not only did we not see our waiter, but two other waiters came by and did not even acknowledge us. They didn't offer us water, starters, or anything. I'm pretty sure the manager also came around and ignored us, which was strange because everyone else had water and bread already He was also asking around how everything was going but never Acknowledged us. Now, I'm not sure if it was how we were dressed or how old we looked, but whatever the case may be, I feel that no one should be judged or receive half-hearted service based on their appearance or age. I was definitely disappointed and did not appreciate how we were treated. read more

Station 16 has become my favorite place to go for girls night! Not only do the drinks look cute and pretty but also perfectly made! The lobster Mac and cheese is to die for! It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy with the lobster being perfectly cooked. I always get the ribeye and ask for double sauce! A small suggestion I would give is experiment with some different types of sauces for the steak? The service staff are friendly and wait time for your meal just depends on how busy the day is. I highly recommend making reservations beforehand especially on weekends as they get pretty busy! read more

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Decided I wanted some oysters after work so we stopped here first. I ordered the blue points because they bigger and more delicious. I also ordered a French 75 which is a gin drink mixed with champagne. Our server was delightful and I'm sorry I don't remember her name but much love to her. The oysters came and they were absolutely perfect. No yucky aftertaste or fishy smell. My husband ordered the potstickers and those look really delicious as well. Cooked to perfection with a very golden. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're into oysters they're very fresh as opposed to the second place that stopped at today, which had a fishy aftertaste which was right down the street, not naming names.it was easy to park with the parking lot right across the street. read more

Station 16 - Crispy Potstickers - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I would definitely go back to this restaurant, the service was great we were a group of six no reservations and a baby and they accommodated us. The food and drinks delicious, I love anything seafood related. I had the salmon with brussels sprouts. My friend had the lobster sandwich and french fries. We all shared calamaris which was equally as good. The only downside is the street parking, other than that I would recommend this place if you looking for a nice ambiance and good prices. read more

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