Always good food and a lovely experience. The crowd can get very young at night. We went Friday night so it was very nice to be able to have a girls dinner while still catching glimpses of the Knicks game (yes there are TVs by the bar that are visible from the main dining area). We always share a bunch of plates. Food is good. Service is good but it was a bit slow this time. The round tables are nice for a large party but just a tad too big to hear everyone and for sharing. Did not regret dessert. read more

Tomatoes - Chocolate cake and banana bread pudding - yummm - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

I highly recommend making a reservation. We tried to wing it on a Friday with 5 people and the booths in the front had a 2 hour wait! We were able to snag bar sitting. The coconut blood orange martini was delicious!!!! The Thai chili Brussels sprouts were so good. The fam did not let my phone eat first haha. My dad got shrimp gyoza m, he said they were really good. And then he got some sushi. My mom got Cobb salad and I tried that and it was good. But we don't like bleu cheese dressing and the ranch was not the best! I got a buddah bowl with chicken and it was good. I wish there was a little more of the dressing on it and maybe some onion or something. My aunt and uncle both got flounder and liked it! My dad also got the banana foster bread pudding and it was good! The bartender who waited on us majority of the time was not the happiest. Idk if he was having an off day but it was not great service! Also the hostess in the back was rude to my aunt. read more

Tomatoes - Coconut blood orange martini - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

5 star experience here our first time going. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The sushi was a homerun. My pork chop with pumpkin gnocchi was incredible. Cocktails and service were excellent. Wifey loved the fish special. Key lime pie...I don't care how full you are after dinner. GET IT. Nice decor and warm atmosphere. Make a reservation. Small parking lot is free/self park. read more

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Not baby friendly at all. I asked both hostesses at both desks if they had a table for 2 adults and a highchair for my 8 month old. And they both said they have a highchair but couldn't accommodate the seating for it... they had available seating in the back that were dining tables.. I understand the booth situation. If you cannot accommodate seating with a highchair then why do you have high chairs? read more

best restaurant!! Constantly amazing and super friendly staff!!! The sushi is the best in the area

Good news: special grilled blackened mahi mahi tasty, fresh, and tender. Sushi rolls (Alex, Cameron, Spicy Crunchy Tuna) a tiny bit above average of better Chinese restaurants Drinks: variety of tasty treats. Banana cream pie: ohhhhh soooo good. The bad news: soup allegedly was a combined Corn/fish chowder: lots (too much) of corn and could not find the fish. The chicken Parmesan was the biggest disappointment... dry and tough... ugh! In summary service (Charlie) earned an extra star. Otherwise, did not meet reputation and price standards. read more

Tomatoes - Dining area - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

Great experience! First tine here, you definitely need reservations. The me u is extensive. Our waitress Amber was knowledgeable. Place is large and when you enter you see the sushi being made fresh. We opened with the grilled octopus it was incredible. Highly recommend if in Margate read more

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Save your money. If you're charging high end prices, the service should reflect that. There were six of us looking forward to a nice dinner. Plastic cones blocked the empty parking lot (why?) and I had to ask the guy to move them so we could pull in. Waited forever for bread, then had to ask for butter. It was rock solid. Was reprimanded when I asked to order some appetizers. Was told, "they do all the ordering at once, so they don't take appetizer orders first." (what?) My father is a diabetic, and was starving, so I wanted to get some food on the table. Couldn't hear a word the waitress was saying, and when we told her we couldn't hear her, she couldn't have cared less. Talked in the same low tone. Food portions are small. No salt on the table. Bathrooms are so small, couldn't even wash my hands because too many people were inside and I just wanted to get out of the way. Just not what I'd have expected for a place you had to make a reservation for well in advance, and spend a fortune on dinner. Pick somewhere better. read more

Tomatoes is an awesome restaurant located bay front in Margate City, NJ. They have a parking lot behind the restaurant & it was easy to find a spot during the holidays, but this place gets super busy in the summer. Their menu is very eclectic with options ranging from American classics to healthy salads & a full sushi menu as well! Ambiance is fun & energetic with live music & a great bar area that's separate from the main dining room. I had the Ginger Cosmo & the Lycheetini to start off the evening. Both were fabulous, but the Lycheetini is on the sweeter side. The Alex roll was very fresh and flavorful. The Chop Chop was one of my favorite salads recently because their Russian dressing is made in house and super tasty. The star of the evening was the Euro Chicken. The skin was perfectly crispy & the meat was oh so tender. They use Mary's Organic chicken which is another plus & it paired so wonderfully with the truffle mac n cheese & broccolini. I can't wait to go back! Service was stellar too! read more

Tomatoes - Ginger Cosmo & Lycheetini - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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The menu is creative (sushi) and seafood as well as beef. Our table ordered the salmon (perfectly cooked and complimented by the coconut rice) sushi roll (zero left), Brussel sprouts, beet salad, steak, tuna and flatbread...not a misstep amongst them. Vibrant, oh so delicious and beautifully plated and served by our excellent very attentive waiter, John Paul! Drinks were constantly refreshed (even the water). Desserts were varied but we were so stuffed, we just gazed and did not graze. I have not been here in years and so very glad we came back. read more

It's kind of like a somewhat elevated large party menu - a bit pricey and basic sushi with "elevated" but only moderately American bar food. Has few and rather small portioned options for vegetarian or vegans but at least options exist. Service can be a bit hit or miss seating in house but everyone is generally nice. Won't advocate to come back but would be happy enough to eat there if others wanted to. Would love if they added a few more substantial plant based options! read more

Busy restaurant, high energy staff. Note: somewhat pricey although portions were very adequate. Service was a bit disappointing, meals served were auctioned off. read more

Average sushi for an above average price. The sushi was fresh and flavorful but pieces were small. I ordered for takeout, but this is definitely a place to dine in given the ambiance and large seating area. Will have to try them again as a sit down restaurant and order more than just the sushi to give them a fair chance. read more

This was my first time hearing of Tomatoes. We went on a Saturday night with my girlfriend's family. Our reservations were at 7:00 and we arrived a little early to have a drink at the bar. It was busy (which to me is a good sign) so I'd definitely recommend reservations. It was also a classier restaurant so I would also recommend to dress on the nicer side. I started with a gin dirty martini and she had an espresso martini. The dirty was very good. The espresso was above average, but we've had better and worse. I wasn't really a fan of the martini glasses, but that's nothing to be dissatisfied over. We were seated at a large round table in the middle of the dining floor. There were 7 of us and the seats were spaced out pretty far so we had lots of room at the table. Brittany, our server, was outstanding. She was attentive, friendly, made great suggestions, knowledgeable, and checked in frequently but was not overbearing. The bread was served with whole cloves of roasted garlic in oil! Garlic is my favorite so this made me very happy. We split some appetizers to start - Grilled Baby Spanish Octopus, Ceviche, Burrata. I think the Octopus was phenomenal and the star of the entire meal. Was perfectly grilled, crispy, tender, and the texture was great. The ceviche was fresh and citrusy. I didn't have any of the burrata but all of the food went and everyone had positive things to say about each dish. For dinner we decided to pick a bunch of specialty rolls of sushi to split between everyone. My girlfriend's mom got the flounder special they had that night and loved it. The sushi was all fresh and the presentation looked great. I wasn't able to get a picture before it was picked through. I also had a Pomegranate martini. I enjoyed it and would recommend it if you like sweeter drinks. If not, I would pick something else. My girlfriend had an Aperol Spritz and really liked it. We finished up with some coffee and desserts. Each of the couples split a dessert. My girlfriend's cousin and her fiancé along with me and my girlfriend each split chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream. The cookies were warm and soft, and the ice cream was served in a cookie bowl. My girlfriend's parents split carrot cake. The slice was large and the cake looked delicious. Very enjoyable experience to say the least. Service was great. Sushi was very good as was all of the food. If I do visit again (which is only an IF because I live an hour away - not because I didn't approve) I would definitely order the octopus again. I would order a dinner instead of sushi just to try something else on the menu. Something I was not expecting: as it got later it went from a classy dinner restaurant to almost like a nightclub with a DJ that drew a younger crowd and dancing. We were finishing up with dessert at this time so it didn't bother me but I wouldn't have felt the same if I was still eating dinner. read more

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Welcome to Margate City!! I would STRONGLY suggest considering when you book your reservations. Their lot is not prepared for a busy time and street parking is a challenge (why did I wear these heels); just saying! We walked in and didn't realize that the, "check in" area is not where one might think. Go to your right, around bar and OH this is where you check in! The food and drinks are a bit on the pricey side; is it pay day?!? Food was tasty; drinks a bit watered down. Our waitress-Veronica was easy to talk to; accommodating. It's a nicely presented restaurant. And NO do not wear your flip flops and beach cover up. Although if you do, I'm sure you may draw more attention than you did on the beach! Lastly, don't let the name, "Tomatoes" fool you. You better be prepared to pay more than just a bag of tomatoes!! read more

This restaurant is our go-to in the area. Nothing too fancy that makes it a "special" event type of place, but one you can go to for a casual lunch, or a really nice dinner. We went back for NYE this year and wife got a delicious steak with a brown sauce and mushrooms, cooked perfectly medium. I had a couple special sushi rolls and the lobster bisque. Everything was delightful, and the place was decorated very tastefully for NYE. This is why it's been our go-to. The drinks we had were excellent as well. Both at the table and at the bar. read more

Tomatoes - Special rolls - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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3.5. Above average chicken parm, definitely filling I finished the plate and licked it clean (licking lips emoji) good portions compared to other entrees at this restaurant. A little dry could've used a little more sauce on the spaghetti but besides that happy with what I ordered, chicken was good no complaints about that. The ambiance was perfect, lovely restaurant. read more

If I could give Tomatoes six stars, I absolutely would. This restaurant is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is unbeatable with fantastic live music, such as the lovely man who plays the saxophone that sets the perfect tone. The general manager, (I believe her name is Kristen) runs the place flawlessly, making sure to accommodate my grandson's allergies and provided us a worry - free experience. She, along wit the lovely hostesses as both the front door and the host stand create a warm and welcoming vibe. The hostesses and waitresses are friendly, attentive and kind. From service to ambiance, Tomatoes delivers a top-tier dining experience every time. I always get the tuna poke bowl, but you can never go wrong with any dish you order! The salt & pepper calamari is phenomenal as well. It hits the mark every time! read more

So! I really had a great experience. I haven't been in 10 years or so, was excited to return (and was my birthday dinner!) The food is spectacular! The service is phenomenal. Really white table cloth type good. I had the cod special, it was phenomenal. So good I couldn't get a picture before I ate it. We also started with the grilled octopus and a rainbow roll..,, both melt in your mouth. Heidi Is a fantastic server. It's super busy and sometimes kids so you need to factor that in but nothing we can do about that. Go to tomatoes! read more

Tomatoes - Me! - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

Let me preface this review by saying I have had about 5 great meals here in the past (all a year or more ago). This was a really bad experience and meal. Maybe an aberration but figured I'd just tell it like it is. When we went to park in the valet lot at about 5:55 on a Wednesday evening, there were a couple cones. I've always parked there before and figured the cones were there to keep out non-restaurant traffic. I asked the valet if they were full or something, and he rudely said "yeah what do you think the cones mean?!" Bad start... Got to our table and we were seated at a very small 2-top wedged so tightly between two other tables that I could barely get in and the waiter etc never came near the side of our table, rather he screamed the specials from behind my wife's seat... The place is so loud I literally couldn't hear almost anything my wife was saying - and I don't have hearing issues. The food: my lettuce wedge was not crunchy but rather had wilted iceberg lettuce that was drenched in a soup of blue cheese dressing and featured pancetta that was literally the saltiest food I've ever placed in my mouth. Not at all like any cured meat I've ever tasted before. My wife's Caesar salad was underdressed and had very little flavor. My chilled seafood entree (market price $62) featured 3 shrimp cocktail which were a nice size and very crunchy and tasty! The lump crabmeat was also nice other than many shells (which happens sometimes). The lobster tail - man I wanted to love it but it was literally without ANY taste. Like water...not even a hint of seafood flavor or sweetness or anything. My wife loves lobster and totally agreed and we left it on our plate not even wanting to bring it home for leftovers. It MUST have been frozen or something. It was just indescribable and like no other lobster tail I've experienced in my 50 years of life. My wife got the seared tuna. The vegetable were delicious but the tuna was without any sauce and so peppery/spicy she could not enjoy it. She left most of it. We also ordered 2 sides. Coconut rice had no flavor and tasted like starchy water and somehow was greasy but had no flavor or salt. The truffle Mac and cheese seemed ok if it had any salt - but it didn't and there were no salt and pepper shakers on the table. We left most of our meal and opted to not bring anything home. Honestly it was a really disappointing meal and I don't know what to make of it. We were really looking forward to a great meal but that wasn't in the cards tonight. We left really disappointed to say the least...seems quality is way down. read more

I had a reservation for dinner last night. My friend and I arrived at the reservation time. The hostess acknowledge my reservation and. Said she would 'let me know when the table was ready'. While Tomatoes was busy, there was no effort to honor our reservation. At least eight other parties, including several who appeared to just have arrived, were seated without delay. When I inquired I was told that my name was 'on the list' and they were 'doing their best'. At this point, we were about 20 minute past our reservation time. A hostess seating people told me that the wait was likely between 45 minutes to an hour. At this point, I left as clearly Tomatoes did not care to honor my reservation. I will not go back. This service is unacceptable. If you don't plan on honoring reservation, don't take reservation! read more

I've only been to Tomatoes at night and via Uber, so I had no idea this place is practically on the water. Literally, the Intercoastal is right across the street. I'd love to see the daytime view someday! Their cocktail menu is pretty extensive, and their food menu is quite eclectic. You can order anything from pasta to sushi to burgers to steaks. This is ideal when dining with others who are all over the place with their cravings. This last visit, we ordered up a slew of sushi rolls for the table. Presentation was pleasing, and our server was on top of it. We had her hopping with drink orders (and reorders) and she didn't skip a beat. No sitting by the bar (thanks COVID, love ya!) but we had a nice high table in the vicinity. It made us feel as though we were experiencing a bar-like setting. Reservations are highly encouraged during the pandemic. Social distancing was on point, and everyone was mask-compliant (over the nose). Tomato it up! read more

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We love coming to tomato's for the great food and vibes. They have an extensive martini menu and a big bar in the center of the restaurant to enjoy it at. The sushi is fresh and the Kani salad is the best I've ever had with lump crab meat and shaved cucumber. Also, don't skip the ahi tuna on crispy rice appetizer. read more

Tomatoes - Philly roll - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

Had this place saved under "things i want to try." So, I drove an hour and a half to taste the mangos, veggie taco combo, and the crazy apple. Let me tell you this was worth the drive. Everything was made fresh, and the staff were very helpful and informative. I will be back for more tacos and mangos. read more

Been to Tomatoes twice this summer so far and each time has been positive. Besides charging for each soda refill which is a bit cheap. Especially when you are ordering alcohol too. The food and the ambiance have been good. Would recommend the place for the food. read more

Went to The LOT last evening! What a great time food was so Delicious and fresh Drinks were delicious. The Service was happy friendly all around great evening. Thank you Lisa read more

Tomatoes - Coconut Shrimp - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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Tomatoes Margate continues to excellent diverse culinary offerings! They have excellent sushi combinations, always freshly prepared and creative combinations. Their seafood menu features Huli Huli salmon served over coconut rice and edamame ( my personal favorite!). Their halibut specials and Chilean sea bass are usually my other family members' faves!! I'm a huge fan of their Burrata & Tomato salad, too delicious to describe... and beet and goat cheese salad w/ walnuts is awesome! Then, you must leave plenty of room for desserts ( we like to share several of our favorites). Chocolate chip cookie with ice cream , key lime pie, cremé brûlée ( to name a few)... Be sure to make a reservation on most seasonal weekends! read more

Tomatoes - Alex roll, Huli Huli salmon, and desserts - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

We love coming to Tomatoes! Whenever my mom is in town, this is where the wants to eat. The food is always delicious and fresh. We live the wine and martini selections. The service is always in point. And it's always so much fun! Their key lime pie is my favorite of all time! We order it every single time! read more

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The food... first class. Enough said! Came here for a client event. The service was fantastic and the recommendations were on point. Had two sushi rolls and the toro. It was some of the freshest sushi that I've had in quite some time! The seafood soup with crab and lobster was amazing!! Highly recommend!! read more

We dined at Tomatoes and the food was good, but not great and not worth the cost. When we got there they sat us at a table that was extremely wobbly. We requested to be moved to a different table and the hostesses were very quick to make sure we were somewhere more comfortable. For apps we had the salt and pepper calamari, seafood chowder, and a specialty sushi roll. The chowder was advertised to have crab and shrimp, but there was not a single piece of shrimp in the helping we were served. There were a few shreds of crabmeat, but not enough to advertise it as a seafood chowder. The calamari was delicious as well as the sushi roll - I would recommend both. For entrees we ordered the flat iron steak and the Tuna. Both were delicious, but I wouldn't say they were worth the price tag they were given. Overall, I would personally say it wasn't worth the price. The food was good, but not superb and most likely won't be back. Just as an additional note, when making the reservation on resy they had asked if there was a special occasion. We had marked down birthday and they didn't do anything, even wishing a happy birthday. I'm not sure what the point of asking was. read more

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Lot of energy in this place and a very large dining area. Entrees were the special mahi mahi fish, veal parmesan, salmon and a burger. All were rated very good. Also got a bowl of shrimp fried rice as an appetizer to share that everyone enjoyed very much. Desserts were coconut cream pie and coconut cake both very good. Service was friendly and not rushed. It's on the pricier side and the drinks were expensive so when I compare it to Steve and Cookies down the street it falls a little short, but i would go back read more

Don't get me wrong, the food at this place is really good. They have a huge menu and seem able to pull off sushi and traditional coastal cuisine really well. My problem is, this place seems to be overhyped. It is virtually impossible to get a reservation here (we ate at 8PM on a Sunday). It just doesn't seem to be worth the effort. There could definitely be more upscale places to eat in this part of the Shore but I will not go out of my way to grab a reservation here again. With that said, we did have a good meal. The menu is so diverse that it was a struggle to try everything that we wanted and we probably over-ordered. We started with the Parmesan Crusted Asparagus, which was probably my favorite thing we tried. It was kind of a unique spin on a staple and very tasty. It came with a great pesto aioli. We also got the Mozzarella en Croute, which was nothing special, but tasted good on some table bread. Our second course was sushi. We got a Philadelphia roll and a "Karen" roll. Both were prepared at the sushi counter and really good. It was cool to have such good sushi at the Shore. For the main course, we split the Cuban Pork Chop with a side of Truffle Mac n' Cheese. Both were also really good. The pork chop was seasoned really well and was bone-in. The Truffle Mac n Cheese was good but a whopping $11.50 for a small side portion. All-in-all, this place has some good food and enough options that everyone will be happy. However, the high prices and insane difficulty I had getting a reservation means I will probably pass in the future. If you can grab a spot, it's probably worth a visit. PRO TIP: There is a cool little seating area outside that has food trucks. I couldn't tell whether this was associated with the restaurant or not but it is definitely something to check out! read more

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This place was very disappointing. We visited on September 4th. As someone else noted in their review, we walked in and we're not greeted, no hostess stand, no employee with a tablet.... nothing. We were left to stand there, waiting, hoping someone would acknowledge us and seat us for our 7:30pm reservation. After 5 minutes I went and wandered the floor looking for an employee. Once seated, drink orders were taken by our server. Mine never arrived, I drank the water that was on the table when we arrived. As far as food, we had the Salt and Pepper Calamari, which was delicious. Done to perfection. Wife had the Crab Pasta (white) which was also very good. I had the Butcher's Burger which was just fair. It was delivered medium rare as ordered, but was still very dry and not much flavor. Server never came back to see if everything was ok or if we needed refill on drinks. I wanted ketchup for my fries. No one to ask. Still never got my original drink as runners brought out are food. We saw the server twice. Once to take our orders and lastly to drop off the check. No offer of coffee, dessert.... zippo. Do they have coffee and dessert, we'll never know. I'm in my early 60's and dine out often and this was one of the worst service experiences I've ever had. I can now see why we got a reservation and the competition down the street (S&C) was booked solid. Don't waste your time or money here, it's a tourist trap. read more

Tomatoes - Butcher's Burger - New American Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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Server Heidi was extremely cold and rude to us because we were younger, simply didn't see a need to give us the same service. Mumbled every time she talked, rude when asked about drinks and didn't give much other than slamming the check down after our second drink when no dessert was ordered. Worst part was her talking about us with another short blonde server and pointing in the server station at us which was in our eye view. Food/sushi was subpar. read more

It's been 5 years since we dined here last, and hate to say I was somewhat disappointed. The highlights of the meal unfortunately was the appetizer, and desert. The burrata salad was delicious as was the key lime pie, but one of the specials that two of our four diners ordered, the flounder breaded in panko was not seasoned at all. The place is pricey, and I hate when you are told what the specials are that you have to ask the price... The server was very personable, but not much attention was given to our table. read more

This place is clearly a popular spot down the shore...as you approach the front entrance, you can hear the excitement pouring out from inside. Your first impression of the restaurant is their beautiful bar. Massive wrap around set up, with a solid bar selection & plenty of seating. When we were there, they also had a DJ playing music. If I wanted to go somewhere for drinks and apps, this would definitely be a favorite, but we went for dinner - hence the 3 star review. For as busy as they were, I thought the customer service was great. We made a reservation and were able to sit down right on time (party of 8 mind you). Hostess and waitress were great all throughout. The food certainly met expectations, but it wasn't anything over the top or outstanding. The menu is a little confusing and tough to navigate if you don't look ahead of time. Unique - you can get dishes from Italian cuisine (chicken parm) to creative spins on seafood to sushi and asian flare. I love all of them, so I struggled with a landing spot honestly, but chose the asian flare route with some sushi as an appetizer. Again food was all good, which is impressive given the range of the menu - would get it again. The downside to the whole experience was the noise level here. Granted we were with a big party, so we were spread out at a larger table, but I literally felt like I was only able to conversate with the person to my left and my right, and that was even a challenge. So just have that in mind - if you are going for dinner, especially on a weekend night, expect it to be crowded and loud. If you wanted to go for that scene, music, dancing, drinks, etc. - definitely would recommend. read more

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Best sushi ever the Gyoza and avocado roll and salmon sushi are so good. waiter was very nice. They good art on the wall. And just to add the banana foster bread pudding so so good that I wud have 2 times. read more

I wrote a bad review on this place a few months back. Tried it again & again and then again. Much better in fact it's very good now . Young bartenders are great & food has improved dramatically. Gotta say my review way back when needs to be updated as such: very good food, service & atmosphere! read more

We came here for Mothers Day dinner after hearing great things about this restaurant. We were very excited to come here for the first time but I am afraid we probably wouldn't return. I'm not sure if the problem was that it was a holiday and maybe the restaurant was just very busy and things weren't the way they would usually would be, or if we just weren't a fan. The ambiance was nice, drinks were decent and we liked our appetizers. Our meals took forever to get we thought maybe the server had forgotten about us. Out of all 5 guests no one was a fan of their entrees.... They were lacking flavor all around, and my pasta was even cold. We were very disappointed because we had such high expectations for this place. After spending over 400 dollars plus a tip we expected so much more. read more

U know - I like this place but go across the street if you are looking for fine fine dining. The Pros: 1) lots of indoor dining room and bar space 2) there is actually decent sushi for a Californian/Italian place (not exactly Californian as a former Bay Area person), which is weird but ok if u here with a large family with different appetites 3) I enjoyed my crab cakes, duck, and sea bass. 4) meh in the desserts but large enough to share. Honestly - all the food was pretty good, nothing to rave about but good. So why the 3 stars, the service is mediocre at the best from either being too slow, to too inexperience with a lot of hired summer help where this is clearly their first job with no training to lack of consistent service if you are not a regular or at the bar. So if u are looking for good for AND amazing service or at least decent - unfor this is not the place. I have to go to Steve and Cookies.. plus Who who's like Michael B Jordan this weekend are more likely to park their boat/shore it up for dinner at S&C, if u really care. read more