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McCormick & Schmick’s Grille

321 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92802
  • (714) 535-9000
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  • Nikki N.

    Only for happy hour. - Bruchestta = bread was so hard. The tomatoes was decent - Ahi - it's only a few cubes of seared tuna, no extras. Good quality fish, But didn't like the sauce much, the pepper taste was too overpowering. - Buffalo wings = good, but needed more buffalo sauce - Chicken quesadilla = good - Gold margarita = good

    (3)

  • John B.

    My worst dine out experience ever. The food was the most Disgusting food I have ever been served. Ordered a dr pepper at $3.00 ea and took a sip and it tasted like mildew. I have never asked for a drink to be replaced, this was a first. Absolutely NASTY! I got the chicken and pancakes.... Chicken batter falling off the chicken and tasted like flour with no flavor at all. The pancakes tasted like grease and I couldn't stand taking more then one bite. The most expensive meal I ever gave to my dogs. $46.00 was my total and I feel duped. Will never go here again

    (1)

  • Liz P.

    Come here for HH for the past 6 years! When I first discover their oh so greatttt HH, their 1/4 lb burger and fries were $1.99. No lie! Back in 2009 ish. It was my secret spot that no one know about. Everything was so cheap and the quality great! And as of late the past 2 years they have their buck a chuck. It's been an unwritten secret menu as well. $1 prawns and $1 oysters on Wednesdays! You will get full off prawns! Oysters, it's a delicacy. Through the past 6 years the price has increased overall. Their 1/4 burger and fries is now $4.99, not bad but man, $1.99 was legit back then! Lol. I'll continue to dine here for their great quality and price ever once in a while.

    (4)

  • Amber C.

    Not so great customer service, and one of the worst plates of oysters I have ever had--not high praise for a seafood place. Despite that, the place was packed. As a result, the service was glacial at best and the prices definitely aren't a deal. I have to file this under very disappointing.

    (1)

  • Ryan S.

    Oysters were excellent, as was the Ahi plate. Friend's pasta, however was bland and another's steak was tough and chewy. Too bad the non-fish plates did not satisfy.

    (3)

  • Ayushka G.

    Extremely disappointing. Food quality and taste is very blah. We paid $115 for the 2 of us and it wasn't worth it. I'm all for you get what you pay for and in this case... We paid for something that wasn't worth it. A few better restaurants around the area, try them and use this place as last option.

    (1)

  • Sarah L.

    I really would give negative stars if I could. I made a yelp account specifically for this review. I thought I could ignore the bad reviews and give it a go. Let me just tell you, you should listen to the bad reviews. I'm disappointed with the restaurant and its staff. We came here for my parents' anniversary. We never got our meal because it never even came. ONE HOUR into our dinner and nothing. Even the cocktails took half an hour to get to us. It's understandable if it was busy, but it wasn't. We left and now we're at a busier restaurant, where we got our food in less than 30 minutes. My dad went to the manager and she didn't even bother helping us with the issue. We paid for the drinks and appetizers (because they didn't even offer anything complementary even with the issue we had). Don't bother going here. It doesn't hold up to other McCormick & Schmick's...we'll just go to the one in Beverly Hills. Thanks for screwing up my parents' anniversary.

    (1)

  • Victoria N.

    They have THE BEST happy hour deals here, in terms of food! Well in my opinion at least. I love the mussels in particular. If you dine during regular hours, it can get pricey with the drinks. I had the miso butterfish and lobster mash for the side. Honestly, the lobster mash was basically the lobster bisque over mashed potatoes. Can't really complain because I didn't have to pay the up charge. The crab cakes for appetizers were bomb. I love this place but unfortunately it is far from where I live. :(

    (5)

  • Jackie W.

    Their HH is fantastic! $4 wells and lots of choices for bar bites, the stuffed mushrooms with crab and the cheeseburger are among our favorites. Their appetizers are generous in size we loved the Shrimp Kisses ( bacon wrapped shrimp) and always the lobster bisque so rich, creamy and full of chunky lobster. For dinner the price is a bit on the steep side for the portion, however the preparation and consistency is always spot on. We always order a bottle and went with the red blend, sadly this review is late and I no longer recall the name of the wine but nonetheless it was wonderful. As a chain, we enjoy McCormick's and will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Cory L.

    Horrible horrible horrible What a waste of $136.00 for 2 Came in on a Sunday afternoon order the following Lobster bisque (disgusting and salty) where's the lobster? Coconut shrimp 4 pieces per order (Trader Joes has better frozen Coconut Shrimp) 13 oz Angus Porter House ( no seasoning at all) by the way it was w most expensive cut of meat Cold broccolini and shredded nasty carrots Side order lobster Mash Potato and again where's the lobster. Alright I'll give it to the waitress who asked if she could make it right. But damn send back the whole tables meal? It shouldn't have to be done in the first place. And thank you for the rude as GM on duty who just watched our waitress crash and burn. Go else where!!!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Don K.

    Not a great experience. The reservations were easy. Once we said we were there for the chefs 3-course special the attitude changed. Heaven forbid the attitude getting any better when we presented out landry's card to use the birthday points. I think our waiter figured no big tip so he focused on other tables. The crime brûlée was awesome. Best part of the meal. Ordered the wild mushrooms but had to remind the waiter twice that we did after our meal arrived. So much for eating the mushrooms with the sirloin tips. All in all was not impressed with our first Tom to M & S. Guess we should stick with the claim jumper or other Landry's properties! Kind of a waste of the birthday credit in my opinion. On another note the bathroom was out of paper towels, no auto dryer, and it hadn't been kept up for a while.

    (2)

  • C L.

    We've come here several times. Once for lunch and yesterday for dinner. Haven't been disappointed. Because we had reservations, we had a private booth (the ones where you can close the curtain). We were seated promptly. Last night we tried their prix fixe meal. We had their clam chowder, cashew crusted tilapia, and dessert. I chose the molten chocolate cake and my spouse chose the creme brûlée. Everything was tasty and well presented. Our other party member got their steak and lobster special and they enjoyed theirs as well. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought us an extra dessert even though we already had the prix fixe menu that came with dessert. That way we could give it to our party member who didn't get an included dessert. Enjoyed the service. The waiter always kept our water glasses filled. I would definitely come back again.

    (5)

  • Nijole T.

    For a chain, this is a pretty good one. I enjoyed the happy hour here, great small plates which actually turned out to be real mini meals and we overdid it but ordering pretty much one of each. Comparing to the regular money if you are on a budget this is really the way to go. Service was nice, food came out quick and everything was tasty. Not the best quality, I am sure the regular menu options are better, but these were some great bar bites that beat other chain restaurants by a mile. Will have to come back for dinner, the sea food dishes going by looked very tasty!

    (3)

  • Lori H.

    Our reservation was waiting for us and we were seated promptly. Many booth like tables which I love because I can hear the conversation better. Waitress introduced herself and took our drink order which consisted of a Margarita and a M & S Long Island iced tea type drink. The drinks came right away. And the drinks we're pretty good. My husband ordered the Lobster Cobb salad for dinner which was loaded with all the Cobb salad ingredients. good but a little dry on the dressing. Waitress brought him more. A little Slight on the lobster. The presentation was beautiful though. My salmon was cooked perfectly and delicious. Broccoli not quite cook enough. Slightly chewy. But all in all a very nice evening, good service, good food and easy access via parking structure next door.. They validate parking as well. We will come back another time, when we are in the area. Just passing through.

    (4)

  • Tien D.

    This restaurant is located in the Garden Walk and has nice outdoor seating. I was disappointed with my meal here. First, service was extremely slow considering how the restaurant was mostly empty. The server was not attentive and didnt once ask how the meal was or if anything was needed. He took our order and left and dropped off drinks and food and immediately left...barely any eye contact. No drink refills. I had the chef's special for $28. Would have been a great deal if the food was better. It came with clam chowder or salad. I had the chowder which was too salty. The beef medallions had a sauce that had no flavor, just salty and tasted bottled. There were only four small slices. The shrimp was good but there were only three. The mashed potatoes were way dry and veggies were bland. Also tried the trout which had a decent crispy skin. The margarita was just ok. Overall, a disappointment. Forgot that I had the creme brûlée for dessert. I order this wherever I go. It was not thick enough and the sugar was way too thick.

    (1)

  • Christine N.

    It was my first time visit and Alice made the experience exceptionally wonderful! It was a celebratory birthday dinner reward from Select Landry's Club for me and an end of quarter celebration for Patch P. We ordered a bowl of clam chowder to start, which came with oyster crackers and a quarter loaf of sourdough bread. Each spoonful had clams and was quite delicious. Comparable to Claim Jumper's and Boudin's IMO. For the main course, we shared the chef's special: Stuffed Atlantic Salmon with side of mashed potatoes, julienned carrots, and broccolini. Each bite was bursting with flavor! :9 For celebratory drinks, I tried their Red Velvet Delight and Patch P. had their Black and Blue beer. I'm glad I saved a gulp left to savor with the cheesecake at the end of the meal as it complimented each other perfectly! Alice caught us having a twiddling thumb fight and we had endless laughter from there. She was very knowledgeable and also reminded us to get our parking tickets validated. So sweet of her! Thank you for everything and we hope to come back soon to try other items from their menu!

    (5)

  • L L.

    We went on Labor Day weekend... It was toward the evening so it was not busy. Our waitress was not mean but definitely not friendly. She had a poker face on the whole time. She could've been a bit more friendly. It does make your experience better even if the food was mediocre... Which was definitely the case here. We ordered the calamari appetizer to start... It had a few pieces of calamari but mostly fried artichokes and some fried doughy pieces of unrecognizable things... I had the chicken with pasta. The chicken was on top of about 4 ounces of this oily, buttery grease. This oil extended out to my pasta and coated my throat afterwards My husband had the six ounce top sirloin which looked like it was 3 ounces. He was not asked how he wanted it cooked. It was a bit dry and salty. My son's steak was undercooked. It came with shredded carrots and broccolini. Neither of them enjoyed their steaks. We would not come back to this location. Maybe the food was meant for tourists, not locals.

    (2)

  • Linda C.

    Worst meal we have had in Anaheim! Hardly no people in restaurant on a Saturday night! Ordered the Halibut, had to send it back way over cooked! 7::30 at night and they are out of mashed potatoes! REALLY?!! !! Well on a good note the wine was awesome! Not a one star tonight

    (1)

  • Annie W.

    Really disappointing. I actually came here for restaurant week with my boyfriend a few weeks ago and they didn't even bother bringing me the restaurant week menu. Customer Service: - It took a while to finally flag down our waitress, then probably another 30-40 minutes for our food to finally arrive. - Water refills please? Food: - C.A.B. New York Strip Carpaccia(13.99) BAD. The meat strips were so thin, you're barely eating anything and they break into shreds when you picked it up. It seriously looks like they just threw random pieces of salad onto the meat too. - New Age Surf & Turf (25.99) the scallops were good, but the braised short rib was the smallest piece of meat I've ever seen at a restaurant. Don't get me wrong. It was pretty amazing, but It's seriously the smallest piece of meat I've ever seen in a restaurant. It's like half of my iphone5...NOT WORTH IT. The broccolini and carrots on the side had no flavors at all. I could have steamed some vegetables myself. The mashed potatoes were chunky and dry. - Churro Donut Holes (on Restaurant Week Menu) Not bad. Crunchy on the outside like churros, but mushy on the inside. I'm not a fan of the mushiness, but this is better than my main course. Comes with chocolate dips and another with bacon in it. Sorry, but this is the saddest and worst meal I've had in a while. Will not be coming back again.

    (1)

  • Kari T.

    Sooooooo gooood! Got an old fashion drink and it was pretty strong. The crusted chicken and pasta was really good! The chicken wasn't dry at all! And the pine nuts were a really good touch! The bouillabaisse was okay. I just wish it was more soup based, but it was still really good! I've just had better before, which had King crab claw. This one had this skinny crab leg. And it was full of calamari which is so basic for how expensive the dish is. The fish pieces were nice and tender it wasn't over cooked at all. It was still a good dish. I definitely like coming here for lunch because lunch has better deals.

    (4)

  • Annie L.

    It's my first time coming here for happy hour. My friend's regular spot to go to for oysters on a Wednesday was a good choice! However, I was disappointed with how slow the service was...extremely slow..it was the server first day!! I totally understand because I am a server myself. Still, she could of gave us some waters to start it off, since the bartender took forever on our drinks. Thank goodness for my friend, he made it bearable for me. We ordered calamari, fish tacos, and a dozen oysters. It was a good amount to go with two shots of vodka and a large glass of blue moon =) Definitely, I'll be back for the oysters, let's hope service is much faster.

    (3)

  • Michelle S.

    My review is just on visiting the bar for happy hour: Love the set up there, it's a nice casual but upscale place. Good drinks and great food. I really can't believe there wasn't more people qhen we went. XoXo

    (5)

  • Karen F.

    Best ever happy hour. Just enjoy a leisure time enjoying drinks and food. Shrimp, oysters, ahi, chicken Lettie wraps and fish tacos. They even have a burger and fries plate for $5, you can't get that no where. We enjoyed our time and our server, thanks a bunch:)

    (4)

  • Ryan S.

    I really enjoyed our visit to McCormick & Schmick's Grille! We were actually on our way to The Cheesecake Factory and decided to stop here instead. (They are located basically next door to each other.) We stopped in around 9pm on a Wednesday and the restaurant was almost empty. We decided to sit on the patio and the atmosphere was quite nice. The patio is located pretty close to Katella Ave., but we didn't even notice the road noise. Our waitress, Mary, did an awesome job and she was super friendly! She had great recommendations and was very prompt with any request. I had the Top Sirloin and it was delicious! Warm, juicy, flavorful and cooked to perfection. The entrée came with green beans and carrots cooked in a garlic butter sauce. The green beans were undercooked for my liking, but the carrots were great. They also brought out a sourdough bread before the meal and that was delicious as well. Overall the experience was great. McCormick & Schmick's definitely deserves all 5 of these stars!

    (5)

  • Joe G.

    Came to McCormick and Schmick for lunch on a Saturday. The place has plenty of seating!! In fact, if we had a party of 20, I think they would easily be able to accommodate us and there would still be plenty of room for more people. I ordered the Sesame crusted Ahi Tuna, which was pretty good. The tuna was seared just right and it came with sauteed spinach on the bottom. For dessert, the strawberry shortcake was very sweet and delightful. Overall, great dining experience at McCormick and Schmick's Grille.

    (4)

  • Smudge T.

    They have redeemed themselves from a previous dismal experience. OK, so I previously left a review for this place that prompted a manager to call me within 5 minutes after I posted it. I won't go into detail here, but let's just say that I've tried their happy hour a couple more times since then, and things have changed for the better. Service was spot-on at the bar. Happy hour prices are so insanely great. They've gone up a tad in dollar value, but it is still a great deal. Don't pass up the burger and fries for $5, or the crispy calamari with tomato sauce, also for only $5. I haven't ventured into the main course dinner arena yet, but it looks good on the menu. Suffice it to say, it appears that management and staff have their act together in more ways in one. From my previously dismal experience, I had actually vowed to walk out if certain staff members were still in place. Since I always like to stay right across the street, it's nice to know that I can count on this place once again.

    (4)

  • John M.

    Quite possibly the worst experience I've had at a restaurant. Booked the back room for a party of 50 I had hosted during a trade show. Service was slow and inattentive, food was horrible and cocktails were poorly made. Most of my guests left before desert was even served due to the wait. Would NEVER return after wasting $2,500.00!

    (1)

  • Kristina O.

    I've been here three times in the past couple of years, and each meal has been great. I don't understand why this place doesn't have a higher rating because I've always enjoyed my meals and service here (yes, it can be slow sometimes, but this place is usually super busy!) Last time I came here, it was the day after Valentines day, and my fiance and I decided to go because we deduced it would have been less busy than the previous day. Yes, it took a long time for our waitress to come over to our table even though we had a reservation, but we got our food really quickly in spite of this. Their sourdough bread that they put on the table with whipped butter was delicious. We ordered a shrimp appetizer that was stuffed with pepper jack cheese and wrapped in bacon, and they were really good. I've ordered the mahi mahi here (couldn't recommend it more!), the swordfish (delicious considering it was the first time I tried swordfish), and a crab stuffed shrimp dish (which was good, but it wasn't as hot as it should have been). My fiance and I tried dessert here in the form of the molten lava cake, but *shocker* it was not molten. I was pretty annoyed by this, but this is the only major flaw I've seen in the restaurant. I can forgive the slow service when we initially arrive because the place is always really busy, but I can't forgive molten cake that is not molten, so -1 star for that.

    (4)

  • Christina D.

    I love McCormick & Schmick's. This is my first time in the Anaheim location, but I've been to the Irvine location a few times. This company knows customer service. Every time I visit, they have made my experience so amazing through the little gestures. I have never been to a restaurant that cared more about customer satisfaction. I am a member of the Landry's Select Club and this is my birthday month. When they swiped my card, it let them know that it was my birthday, and the manager brought out extra fruit and a signed copy of today's menu. It made me feel so special. As far as food goes, tonight, I started the meal with the calamari. It had banana and jalapeno peppers in it making it very unique and tasty. The main course consisted of the seasonal salmon panazella salad and my boyfriend had the swordfish casino. Both dishes were to die for good. Finally, for dessert, we split the chocolate bag which is basically a box of chocolate with a white chocolate mousse and fresh fruit. This is a must try dessert, but you have to arrive early as they only make so many. I have also had the chocolate lava cake dessert which is just as good as the chocolate bag.

    (5)

  • Kelli A.

    Went into McCormicks the other night and had the best time. We had the shrimp kisses as an appetizer and loved it. Our server Eric was on top of everything the whole time. The atmosphere of the place was quiet and we were able to hold a conversation. He informed us of the chef special and I jumped at the opportunity because it sounded so delicious. Over all I recommend this place and ask for Eric when you arrive.

    (5)

  • Nansy P.

    McCormick & Shmick's Grille at the Garden Walk! I will say their food is delicious, but their service sucks. I was halfway through my meal before my wine arrived and by now the wine wasn't as enjoyable. The waiter never introduced himself and I won't say he checked up on us. It's my first time dining here and I am disappointed with their service. It sucks to say how this rating will work out; the food was delicious and because the service sucks I give it two stars!

    (2)

  • Erika R.

    Based off a weekday earlier this week @ 430pm BF and I came for happy hour (4-7pm) before heading over to Disneyland. This was our first visit to a McCormick & Schmick's. Seated quickly. 4 tables including us in the bar area. Placed our orders and watched more people slowly flock in. Including a huge party of over 10 come in and sit outside. Watched the bartender make our drinks and watched them sit on the bar for a while before our server decided to bring them to our table. It took 25 mins for my burger and my bf's ahi to come out. He also ordered chicken lettuce wraps, but the waitress told us that they are making more chicken so it will be out "soon." Fine. 5 minutes later, we see her come out with 2 chicken lettuce wrap dishes and WALK RIGHT BY US to serve them to the large party outside that came AFTER US. How does that work?? Our server paid more attention to the tables of men she could giggle and flirt with. My burger was good.. nothing out of the ordinary. BF enjoyed his dishes as well. My lemon drop martini was yummy and strong (but I'm a lightweight). Happy hour menu prices are fair! Overall, bad first impression. I see some reviews that were posted after our visit (reviews from Valentine's Day) that didn't have pleasant experiences either. We miiiiiiiight give M&S another try, but FOR SURE not at this location!!

    (3)

  • Andrew T.

    Never... Ever.... EVER AGAIN!!! If anyone is out there reading this, please hear my cry. This is my true confessions of what happened that night and I warn you, its not pretty... Wednesday 11/19/14, 5pm, buck a shuck special. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. $1 oysters are no exception. Even if they are tiny. And even if they don't taste so great. And even if every other oyster has shell fragments floating around in it. Their practically giving their oysters away. Why? Because they suck! Their oysters suck! Not only in lack of taste or umami flavor but the after effects of the oysters were NOT worth the lack of flavor. What was I left with after 3 days? Frequent trips to the bathroom and 10 pills of tums and amtacid later... Complete and utter unsatisfaction. And I probably need to buy a new toilet.... DO NOT GET THEIR OYSTERS. whatever you do... I beg you... If I could I would post pictures of all 12 times I had to release the oysters in my toilet. Ohhhh baby these oysters got their revenge! And I think I might have lost 2 months of my life span. Did I have to wake up in the middle of the night to release these oysters? Yes. Was I reminded of the mistake I made every morning with a warm, brown, slushy greeting? Yes. Did I have to take 30 minute breaks at work to tend to the oysters? Yup! Misery, disrepair, sadness and embarassmemt... I'm so sad :( Please if someone is reading this, if someone who works there is reading this. Please please find a new supplier of oysters. I don't care of you have to charge more than $2 or $3 per oysters. JUST MAKE THEM SAFE TO EAT! And if they could actually be a little bigger and tastier and maybe list the breed, hama hama, naked cowgirl, kiwi cup, ect.... Not just "oyster" what the heck is that? Obviously this is a restaurant for people who don't know how to eat proper sea food. I will never return. Ever again... If I survive this plague. And if I do, I will find the oyster master and make sure they realize what kind of poison and garbage they serve. In conclusion. DO NOT GO HERE FOR OYSTERS. EVER.... NEVER....

    (1)

  • Dave L.

    My wife and I had dinner here for the first time recently and it was a great experience! Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations for us. I'm not sure why Yelpers tend to beat this place up; they have a big, attractive comfortable dining area, attentive service, and the food was excellent overall. There's some truth to the saltiness of the food in some cases, (shrimp scampi and orzo, in our case) but not to the point it's really off-putting. My wife's steak was cooked perfectly, the drinks were expertly made, and the coconut shrimp was outstanding. We also loved the lava cake at dessert, with a great balance between the dark chocolate cake, english toffee chips, and ice cream. This location is a very good choice or a special meal or celebration.

    (5)

  • Mijung C.

    This place is so awesome! ! We had oyster for appetizer. It was so fresh.. The bread was so nice too.

    (5)

  • geb B.

    Way to go management team.... Found a rubber band in my wife's $30 meal. Manager (Richard) came over to apologize. Said that he's seen it before and he wasn't surprised. I was surprised at his attitude towards it. I told him it's really unacceptable and could be dangerous. No part of the meal was comped. $75 dinner. Really spoiled the night and our view of this particular location. I'm a long time Landry's select club member and I guess each location's management really sets the mood for the location. I recommend staying clear of this place.

    (1)

  • Alison Z.

    GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!! It was my first experience going to M&S and I will never again. I should have know to run when we arrived on a Saturday evening @ 8 pm and it was a graveyard. All the food I ordered had great kitchen fails the oysters were unclean some dried up and had large chunks of shell, and my mixed seafood grill was such a disappointment, the shrimp were cooked to death and and my scallops were completely raw, not raw in the middle or rare but raw. The veggie sides was cold broccolini with salad shreds and tasted like nothing but rancid butter. Everything I ate had no seasoning not even salt and pepper. I was so dissapointed because they had all of my favorite things to eat and prepared them in a way that tasted bad or were inedible. To top off the end of the night our waitress was trying to get us to fill out an application for a credit card for Landry's which is the corp that owns M&S. WTF? No thanks, i seriously have had better food at the outback, what a shame and waste of $150

    (1)

  • Maggie M.

    I've been here 3 times, twice for dine in dinner which was OK. I really want to like this restaurant but the dinner plates didn't make me want to take off my clothes in ecstasy from a foodgasm. However, on my recent visit for Happy Hour with coworkers I had a better experience. They have an amazing Happy Hour Menu! NY Strip Carpaccio with Garlic Parmesan Aioli was amazing ($4.99) I did not want to share but I'm a lady so I obviously just ate faster* Calamari was only $4.99! Great price and I love the little tentacles, they make me smile I don't know why but who am I to question my happiness in life GRAB A DRINK! Can't go wrong with a Gold margarita! $6 ;)

    (3)

  • Mimi L.

    " Babe, I have taken you to this restaurant before?" " No...." " Yes I did?" " No you didn't !" " oh ok... Let's go now?" That's how we ended up eating at this restaurant in Anaheim garden walk. Great location, lots of entertainment and activities nearby, so much fun. We asked to be seated at a semi private booth, there was no other dining people in that area, it was really nice. I liked the seatings with curtains along the side too. I just loved the menu, most of the items are for Pescetarian, lots of fresh fish and shellfish, also oyster bar! I was very happy just looking at the menu! As for meat lovers, don't panic, there are many meat choices too! We started with dozen fresh oysters, two kinds, they were so fresh and delicious, I think I could eat a few dozens by myself seriously! Starters (in addition to oysters): Caesar salad: fresh greens, I loved the bread crumbs in it. Clam chowder: lots of clams in it, they were so yummy, soup was creamy and flavorful. Entrees: Beef tenderloin with shrimp scampi: the beef was tender and Juicy, hubby loved it, the shrimps were amazingly flavorful and delicious! Seafood Cioppino, fresh fish and shellfish in warm tomato and onion soup: the soup was light with enough flavors, the king crab legs were tender and yummy, as well as mussels and clams, the fish and shrimps were a bit hard and chewy. But overall I liked this dish, I have always liked Cioppino, it's a perfect dish for my diet! Finishing: Cream brûlée: I shouldn't have eaten diary, but just once in a long while when I crave it, it was so creamy and soft, I liked it a lot. Drinks: House margarita: it was weak and too sweet, didn't like it too much. Bloody Mary: it was spicy but weak, it was OK. Port Graham 20 yr: smooth and sweet, liked it a lot, but I still prefer Tawny better. Vodka and Gin martini with twist: hubby asked for Vesper martini, again, like most restaurants, they don't carry Lillet, so the bartender couldn't make it, he came by our table to explain, and made another martini with a very pretty twist in it, it was nice and polite of him. It was a quiet and relaxing dinner, our waitress was very attentive and friendly, the food was light and delicious, the tab was $170. Since hubby has the reward card we got at Morton's steakhouse, Maccormick & Schimick is one of the participated restaurants, we have points in it, they gave hubby additional $25 for his birthday month, so our actual tab got smaller, that's awesome! I strongly suggest to get that reward card, they have many participated restaurants, for every $250 spending, dining people get $25 dining credit, it's a good deal. This is really a great place for Pesco-Vegetarains or seafood lovers! I liked how quiet and relaxing the dinner date was, exactly what I needed these days. Ps. Valet parking at the Anaheim garden walk parking structure for $8, or just self park.

    (4)

  • Ella M.

    Completely Unhappy! We were first to the podium when another family stood beside us. The hostess already knew we're there but decided to ignore us, till the another family showed up (WHITE!) obviously seat them first PFFT!!! When she came back I told her we were here first and she didn't apologize. Wow!!! The meal was not that great! I was in a bad mood already. Food took too long to arrived and when it did it was cold already. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not unless you're white. Then I'm pretty sure this is the place for you.

    (1)

  • Steve S.

    Family dinner with my wife's Hawaiian relatives. A group of 16 peeps. We were crashing this dinner party and they were kind enough to add another table to an already long one to accommodate the 3 of us. Service was outstanding. There was a mix up during the ordering process. My wife's aunt & her best friend were across from me (both in their 80's) the best friend ordered for both of them. Instead of saying they wanted the same dish, she said "share". I heard it and so did the waitress. So when the good came out. They brought out one dish & an empty plate. When they inquired about the aunts dish, I was ready to defend the waitress, but she calmly said oh, I'll check the kitchen. In less than 5 minutes she came out with another dish. Bravo. Enough drama, here's the rundown: Oysters, lots of them. But we had to share. I didn't order it, the platters of oysters were a mix of what was available that night. I got to try 2 different ones and they were fresh and delicious. The Iceberg Wedge Salad "Blue cheese, diced tomatoes & bacon" the blue cheese wasn't over powering and the bacon, well it just make everything taste really good. Seared Ahi Tuna "Seared rare with sesame cucumber salad and sushi rice" the Ahi tuna was superb. The salad was okay. The sushi rice was just plain rice not sushi rice IMO. My gripe is the quantity, eight thin slices for the price they charge was inadequate IMO. Seared Sea Scallops "Tomato pesto, crab potato hash & sautéed spinach" my wife's dish was also outstanding. Again, my gripe is the quantity. Three medium size scallop is lacking IMO. Mac n Cheese (kids menu) the boy wasn't a fan. It was okay in my opinion. The ten year old who also ordered this dish barely touched her food. My wife had to work at 11pm so we left early and skipped the dessert round. Lol We had a great meal and great service, just not enough food. I had to raid the fridge when I got home. A solid 4 stars. I can't justify anything higher, since I was still hungry when I left and the dinner cost me a LOT!! Would I come back. Not sure...

    (4)

  • Ryan L.

    The restaurant look and the food was good. But that's about it. To start: We waited for about 3-4 minutes to be greeted.. it may not sound a lot but when you're hungry and a whole bunch of servers are staring at you from the bar.. it gets kind of annoying. Here's really why I gave 1 star.. I booked a reservation online. 2 year anniversary. The host.. the server.. the manager(s) that walked passed us more than once.. did not even acknowledge it. No one did. Now, I don't want a big spectacular show to say happy anniversary for ONLY two years... but two years to us was important and we chose to spend it with McCormick & Schmick's Grille. BIG MISTAKE. Why have a section noted as "special occasion" or some variation of that if the comments are clearly not even read? Not worth our $170 bill.

    (1)

  • Shirley C.

    Really awful food for the price. Salty, salty, salty!!!! Doesn't this restaurant have quality control? Pretty plating, but once you dig in..., Lobster bisque thick, dark and one small bit of lobster at the bottom of the small bowl & they dumped the salt bowl in. Had the scallops and there were (3) on a bed of spinach covering a sort of potato mess. Again with salt. And forget the scallops. I have made better at home. Had the shrimp cocktail, stingy and not jumbo. The itty bitty cocktail sauce looked like a cheap bottled dark blob. Will not be back. More complaints but enough said. Will NOT return.

    (1)

  • Hiep T.

    So we walked in and no one acknowledged us, I had to ask if we could sit at the bar. This place is highend but we do not look like charity cases, maybe that's the way all customers are treated here. Everything was pretty darn pricy but they had a happy hour menu that looked very enticing with great deals. We ordered 7 dishes and was impressed with 2 of them, the chicken lettuce wraps and firecracker shrimp, everything else was subpar, even for a happy hour menu. The worse part was that they didn't even have the wings that people raved about, sold out is what we were told at 6pm on a Monday. Needless to say, but this is my first and last time coming here.

    (2)

  • Gregg T.

    While we did go there on one of their busiest nights the service was embarrassingly slow and the kitchen seemed ill prepared for the evening full of trade show guests. For example, we ordered wine and it was 20 minutes before the bottle arrived. The salmon was undercooked and the potato hash under my scallops were burned on one side. Food was tasty otherwise. Enjoyed the chocolate bag dessert and a red wine from Paso Robles. Probably will steer clear of this one next time our trade show is in town.

    (2)

  • Sarah N.

    I've been here twice for business meetings and I'm pretty sure our corporate office comes here for how nice it looks but not how good it tastes. I would say the food is comparable to cheese cake factory. The servers seemed depressed or tired I'm not sure which one yet. Pretty much all the place has going for them is the fact it's in a decent area and it looks nice.

    (2)

  • Sofia A.

    They raised the price of the happy hour cheeseburger, from $3 to $5. What's worse is that they made it smaller.

    (1)

  • Tragedy D.

    We made a reservation and so glad we did. This place gets pretty crowded. At the time I made the reservation, I let them know it was my Father's birthday and we would love a booth. O=============================O ( / | ) We arrived a few minutes earlier / | \ ( and they seated us in a quaint | \ | ) seating area with curtains. This | | /( was a nice touch because you \ \ | ) can enclose yourself and your / | /( party. The menu is mainly \ / | ) seafood & meat dishes and ' ~~~' seafood salads. So vegans and vegetarians beware. Our server, Reyna, was heaven sent. She made sure we were taken care of especially since the guest of honor was running late. I had the Strawberry Basil Smash drink which was so good that I had another. As you can see in my picture, the menu displayed a wonderful 'Happy Birthday, Dad' to give that extra special touch for this dinner. We ordered Chef's Halibut with mashed potatoes and green beans, grilled asparagus, and Coast to Coast Tuna. The Halibut was good with the mango topping but the green beans were not fresh. The fact that the green beans were frozen means that the quality of food is lacking. When our meal was over, Reyna brought our dessert: a little birthday chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream on top. Note: when paying your check, that is when you put your parking ticket in the black folder for validation. McCormick & Schmick's really made our dinner so memorable. I appreciate all their hard work.

    (3)

  • Jessica S.

    I have a few conflicting feelings about this restaurant. To set the stage, I drove all the way up to Anaheim on a Friday afternoon to meet an out-of-state friend for dinner. By the time I showed up, it was closing in on 5pm, and we were both underwhelmed by the shops at GardenWalk. My east-coast friend was hungry for dinner, and neither of us really felt like walking to Downtown Disney, so we picked the first not-so-busy restaurant we saw, and headed in. When we walked in, there were two girls at the reception podium, but neither of them looked up or greeted us for a few beats. So we stood there, staring at them, while they were doing their best to look super busy. Once they greeted us, it wasn't with a "Table for two?" Nope, what we got instead was, "The dining room's closed right now, all we have is bar and outdoor seating." Sweet, no? Since it was a typically gorgeous Southern California evening, we chose the only clean and unoccupied table out on the patio, and sat ourselves down. One waitress came by shortly after and told us that our waitress would be out shortly, but she left us with food, drink and happy hour menus, which we appreciated (and promptly ignored!) So, if I'm taking points off for the rude hostesses, I'll have to give points back for our waitress, and for the fact that they let us sit out on the patio for a good three hours, even when they started to fill up inside. Our waitress was friendly, helpful (answering those pesky diet-restriction questions) and never once made us feel like we had to get on up out of there. My food was...okay. I ordered a beer from the happy hour menu to drink, and the Parmesan Crusted Tilapia - which is served with Orzo and vegetables - with a Arugula & Roast Beet salad to eat. My friend ordered a glass of happy hour wine, as well as the Miso Chilean Sea Bass and the Walnut Mixed Greens salad. The salads came out first, and it was just okay. The flavors were masked - it claimed to be an arugula-based salad, but it was a mix (what I've seen called "Rocket Mix", meaning that it was a base of non-arugula greens with some arugula leaves mixed in). In addition, the beets were almost non-existent, and the pieces that were present were diced tiny. What's the point in offering a salad with strong flavors if you're going to wimp out on the flavors when serving? I get that both arugula and beets can be strong and sometimes off-putting to people who don't appreciate the flavors, but why not trust that your customer knows what they do and don't like, and what they can and can't handle, and give them what they ordered? The fish dish was better, but I was still unimpressed. I realize that I ordered a crusted fish dish, but it just got to be too much. I got maybe four or five bites in before I started scraping the Parmesan crust off of it. Plus, the lemon-caper-butter-sauce that they put over the fish lead to a very oily and slightly off-putting texture. The vegetables were crisp and fresh, but the orzo was a bit bland. Overall, I was not impressed. My friend seemed to enjoy both her salad and her fish dish, which was served with a miso glaze sauce that the waitress poured over the fish before departing. I didn't hear any complaints from her as she was eating, so I guess that's a good thing. If it wasn't for our friendly waitress and her willingness to allow us to sit out there all night, had we so desired, I wouldn't have given this restaurant three stars. The happy hour drink prices were decent, and the beer was tasty, so that also helps. Maybe I'd just order something different next time...if there is a next time.

    (3)

  • Brenda B.

    Great service and food for a chain. Not my favorite location but my experience was excellent. Love the seafood and appetizers here.

    (4)

  • Kat S.

    Happy hour M-F 4-7pm only in the bar area. 2 hostesses are smiling and nice. It's seat-yourself style in the bar, bartenders were busy and not friendly (not rude, just cold/impersonal). Food and drink were a good enough value to overlook the his lack of smiles, friendliness, and attentiveness. I didn't feel bad waving the busser down bc the bartender was too busy to refill my iced tea. BTW there is a $3.50 minimum beverage charge per person, so I was forced to order said iced tea "you gotta order something with your water mam". Whenever I have service like this (bartender being very hard to get a hold of despite being 2-8ft away) I just directly cash tip the busser (who brings out food anyway) and then give the bartender a low 12-15% tip. You work in the service industry, act like it or find a diff job. 1. Cheeseburger +fries ($4) - bigger and tastier than I expected for the price, had a nice chargrilled taste. Patty was well done (I wasn't given the option to choose, but it tasted fine this way). Comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries and ketchup on the side. 2. Fish tacos ($6) - order comes with 2 tacos, good size piece of battered fish in each, made baja style with a green (avocado/cilantro??) dip on the side. I didn't have any but my friend said it was the best thing we ordered. 3. Calamari ($5) - pretty sure we got the small odds/ends at the bottom of the bag. Lots of fried batter bits with nothing in them. A few jalepeño pieces, and three random carrot slices (all battered too... Did they fall in? Or was it on purpose? The few big pieces were good, aioli dipping sauce was really good. Not greasy. I might give it one more try in hopes of a better, bigger portion. I'd come back for happy hour :) ... Roy's and PFChangs have one too, CPK doesn't. All are in the garden walk plaza thing :) get your parking validated! It's free parking for 2hrs yay

    (3)

  • Ryan G.

    Average at best. Slow service, under seasoned food, and expense account prices. No wonder they were 90% empty on a Friday night. We tried 5 dishes and the consensus was that the wedge salad was the best thing on the table. Considering the other 4 dishes were fish, and this is a fish restaurant, that's pretty sad.

    (2)

  • Chris L.

    Our meal was expensive but average! My husband's steak was over cooked so had to be redone, my meal was lukewarm, and my friend's meal was at best something you could buy at long john silvers!!!!! Server seemed like we were an intrusion..... No discount on the inconvenience of my husband waiting for his meal while the rest of us finishes our poor meals !!!! Go some place else. Save time... Money....and get better food. Over rated

    (1)

  • mk h.

    I was so disappointed with the dinner and service tonight at dinner. Order was put in wrong so we waited over an hour (after being presented the wrong meals). All the manager said was sorry we are working on your meals now & will have them out shortly. Then even the desert was incorrect. We ordered cheesecake and a side of berries and got cheesecake with strawberries on top. Not the same thing. Nothing was offered to us or taken off bill. I expected more from this establishment! Beyond disappointed & embarrassed in front of my guest. I would not recommend this location if you want accurate orders. Nothing was even offered to us to make us feel like they cared how long we waited for their mistake!

    (1)

  • Worarit T.

    One of the best complimentary bread I ever had. So soft yet crunchy. Service was amazing and on their toes. Food was good but for the price I say it's not worth it unless it's a special occasion. Lobster bisque was great too. Not sure if rib eye was a miss but it just tasted ok to me.

    (4)

  • Tammy H.

    Good service cannot make up for lackluster food. I really expected more from a higher scale "chain" restaurant. Our server was fabulous, but the kitchen needs help. I came here with a party of four, all of which were not impressed with our dishes. My fish was very bland and my friends was overcooked. Sorry, if I am paying $30 for a piece of fish it better be cooked to perfection. My fish came with a butternut squash orzo which lacked in flavor and veggies were over seasoned. Just very disappointed all together. The only thing I cared for was the calamari...but really, it's hard to mess up calamari. I was curious why we were able to get seated right away while the surrounding restaurants had an hour plus wait, now I know why.

    (2)

  • Lark F.

    Worst service ever! My friend n I came here on a date and from the get-go we were treated like we were gonna be dine n dashers. We look young but we're both in our early thirties. I'm just short n petite ok?? The food was alright, nothing special, I've honestly had better steak n potatoes at most other places. And been treated better as well. The server never checked up on us and we waited ages for our food. Drink refills? Forget it! She gave us the check abruptly and just disappeared, we had to flag a different server to come pick it up so we could hurry up to pay so we could just leave. I have an absolute aversion to leaving bad tips but I made an exception in this case. If our server thought she was gonna get a shitty tip from us she definitely made sure she was right!

    (1)

  • Melissa H.

    Private events and receptions are fabulous here!! For the past two years our organization has held a large reception on the patio at M&S during a busy annual expo at the nearby Anaheim Convention Center. The anticipated 200 attendee reception was a lot to plan for. My M&S dining coordinator, Dana, was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our group was coming from out of sate so frequent communication was a must. Dana was always responsive to questions right away, offered great suggestions to make our reception top notch, and was very accommodating as we had some unique, special requests. Dana went above and beyond to make sure our event ran smoothly. She met with us onsite before the reception to go over final details and allowed our team to be onsite for set up to bounce ideas and questions off each other. I was very impressed with the entire staff as well as the presentation of our reception. It was very professional and eloquent, the staff was so friendly and helpful, and our reception was a huge success! Throughout the reception Dana made sure things were running smoothly. When things came up that needed staff attention she addressed them quickly and efficiently. She also helped us keep track of where we stood on our budget throughout the evening. Overall, I would absolutely recommend M&S for your next event. The location and outside patio are a beautiful and fun atmosphere in Southern California, a great place to take in lunch as well. Make sure you try the shrimp kisses! We already booked our reception there next year!

    (5)

  • Steve F.

    Look I don't have time for a long review tonight but I tried almost everything on the happy hour menu well not everything but a lot and it was amazing

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    I was actually very worried to try this place due to the mixed reviews but i'm happy we gave it a shot. We had reservations and they seated us in this pretty cabana looking table. We ordered calamari as an appetizer. The calamari was......too fried? i don't know how to explain that. I personally don't care for fried foods, but the calamari was just sooo oily. It was tossed with other fried things (jalapenos, and sweet potatoes) so that was cool. But if you can get past the fried part, calamari is good. Fiance had a steak which he said was great, and i had the salmon. Salmon was delicious! It's a big piece and i couldn't finish it, but the flavors were definitely there. We had the chocolate lava cake for dessert, and that was also good, but not worth a second shot. Service was EXCELLENT. Our waiter was so polite and didn't seem like he hated his job. I was pleased with that. If i was just rating food i'd give it 3 stars, but the waiter brought me up to 4, because he was really that nice.

    (4)

  • Robert M.

    Came here for lunch one day, and two weeks later for drinks and food pre-movie. This location seems to be seriously understaffed. The bar and waitstaff are running inside and outside, and there are long waits for food and drink. Bartenders were great, suggesting drinks to try and good food. Food was good quality. But the hard working yet friendly servers here are really the gem at this location.

    (4)

  • Andrew P.

    Jasmine our waitress is excellent. The food is A + and the drinks are delicious. I'm having a great birthday here with Alicia. I'm such a lucky person.

    (5)

  • Lin F.

    HH at the bar and late night desserts. Friendly, seats always available. Seafood has that garlic butter wine sauce that's delicious. Raw Oysters perfectly briny. Libations fresh and "organic." Solid chain restaurant. Parking garage--validate.

    (4)

  • Crystal B.

    The drinks here are amazing! Try the sangria! A surprisingly perfect blend of cucumbers & strawberries. It's so good you'll want to drink it really fast, but watch out, it's a creeper. Also, the Parmesan crusted chicken is out of this world!

    (5)

  • Chuc T.

    heard good things about the nationwide reputable seafoood rest., and had to go check it out! twas early sunday brunch so no wait. got seated in an awfully bright section of the restaurant. (made pic takin a major disaster). server was pretty knowledgable and helpful. the food was sub-par to say the least. My wife and i had a steak that was wayy overcooked and dry to the bone. a bit pricey but quality over quantity shouldve made up for that... not even close. wont be visiting again. At least at red lobster you know youll enjoy for the fraction of the cost.

    (2)

  • Jonalyn P.

    When we first arrived, we we're greeted politely by the hostess in the front. We did not make a reversation but we called ahead of time to see if it was necessary to make a reservation and it wasn't. We were seated in the elevated booths in the middle of the dinning room. We were greeted by a kind gentleman. The service was great in the beginning. My significant other and I ordered the shrimp kisses which were to die for. It was shrimp wrapped in bacon with pepper jack cheese in the middle of it. We also had the calamari which was superb. The calamari was perfectly cooked it was not chewy at all. As we were eating our appetizers a large party came in and disturbed the silence. I felt the environment was louder then it is suppose to and it didn't have a intimate feeling whatsoever. We barley saw our waiter at this point and he would lag on refilling our waters. When our entree came out it was digesting. The presentation was sloppy and it was the the McCormick seafood trio. The mashed sweet potato was overpowered with a peppery taste. The salmon still had a fishy taste with it and my shrimp along with the salmon were nestling under lemon and oil. The appetizers were great but they were leading up to a disaster. And I still didn't know where our server disappeared to. Overall this location wouldn't be my first choice and I don't think I would come here again to have a entree. I would probably come again just for the appetizers. I don't agree with the service it wasn't very prompt and the manger did give us our food but he didn't ever formally introduce himself to us. It was the effective thing for the manger to remove the entree from the bill.

    (3)

  • Yolinda B.

    Visiting Cali and already ate at Cheesecake Factory, Mortons and thought I'd try this place. Big mistake. First John the bartender told me I had to pay upfront for each item ordered if I paid in cash. That was different and wasn't needed at any other establishment I'd been to but I complied. I had a couple beers then ordered a salad and the Seafood Trio. The beer and salad were ok, not great but nothing wrong with them. John the bartender was not friendly at all, no offer of ground pepper for the salad or bread/rolls and butter. The Seafood Trio was terrible, luke warm mashed potato's, shrimip the size of a cigarette butt that were grilled till they were dry and tough. The stuffed shrimp were equally as small with a runny , wet stuffing that was bland. I will attempt to upload the picture I took when the food arrived. If you have a choice avoid this place as PF Changs, Cheesecake and even Bubba Gump are closer and likely better. I spent over $50 for my one and only meal here leaving a good tip for John, maybe he had a bad day but I won't return.

    (1)

  • Carolina J.

    Came here with my Fiance for our " Christmas, Holiday dinner" great location and great food. I have been craving their stuffed salmon forever and finally had a chance to come here together. the only thing I had a problem with was that they took 25 mins to bring us a water. While the tables next to us had more than enough. My girlfriend/fiancé and I were also seated at the far corner of the restaurant away from civilization. We couldn't to think we were being profiled because we didn't "fit in." My advice is to treat everyone equally. we are all there to spend the same amount of money. NO matter what we look like obviously we chose that place to spend some money. other than that the food was great.

    (3)

  • Robin L.

    McCormick & Schmick's is a perfectly "A-OK" restaurant, with decent food that is quite expensive, nice service and okay ambiance. I had the Romano Chicken Chop Salad which ended up being breaded chicken (ugh) a top leafy green vegetables, with some bacon, blue cheese and some not super special basalmic dressing. My bad for thinking the chicken which they clearly call out as parmesan-crusted would be something other than reminiscent of a fish stick (swap fish)...but I did eat it and it was okay...... Dining companions had the cioppino (which was delicious but pricey for what it was) and a fish dish that looked equally okay. All in all, a very nice albeit average dinner and in the future if I want to spend that much, I'll probably go next door to Roy's. McCormick and Schmick's does boast the best happy hour in the US (or something like that--see sign in the parking lot), so I will come back and check that out!

    (3)

  • Richard M.

    I was here 3 years ago and loved it!!! Then Landrys purchased this chain and it went to hell in a hand basket ..... I would take pictures of my food but I sent it all back!!! The Hummus chips were so bad I would be surprised if anybody eats it. The staff is beaten down and knows they are serving crap :-( too bad a once great establishment is ruined. Great location / dead in here.... For a good reason. Sad

    (2)

  • Rio V.

    Amazing waitress Fun and very very direct, helpful and honest- with a fun personality- Nicole Drinks unique and interesting and mixed well We tried almost everything on menu and fresh and delicious

    (4)

  • Jake K.

    Amazing service and dinner. Everything was timed to perfection and Jack our waiter couldn't have been better he was on point in every aspect. Even the chef brought out our dessert for our special occasion. We will definitely be back!!!! A great place to celebrate for any occasion.

    (5)

  • Tony F.

    OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY ! Our family booked a table for 12 on Open Table , one of the few places open on Christmas Day. The food and service was GREAT ! I had an Iceberg Wedge and a order of King Crab Legs , both EXCELLENT! For appetizers try the Lump Blue Crab Cake. For desert the Mango Sorbet. All and All family had a Great Christmas Lunch . Tip: Show you AARP card and get 10 percent off

    (5)

  • James P.

    Masquerading as a fine dinning establishment. Food at McCormick and Schmick's, especially the seafood, is mediocre and sometimes poor. Faux fancy decor and high prices have maintained this false image of fine dinning for years. Trust your taste buds, if it tastes bad, it is bad. Don't think it's impossible for a business to charge high prices for cheap food. McCormick and Schmick's is all smoke and mirrors.

    (2)

  • Matt B.

    This was a poor example of a "high end" restaurant in a tourist trap. First, the bartender couldn't remember three drinks. My drink, my wife's drink, and water. Get out from behind the bar if your limit is two items or fewer. Second, the oysters we ordered took over 30 minutes to arrive. The excuse was they were busy. Hey, guess what? You're in a very busy part of town! Get over it. Management should be ashamed to have these types of excuses flowing. Finally, between the two dishes that were ordered, exactly 50% of them came out piping hot. Granted, I ordered the Alaskan halibut with mashed potatoes, but did both the halibut and the potatoes need to be as warm as Alaska? Bottom line: if you've the patience for amateur hour, here you go. Otherwise, hop in your car, call a cab, or über over to another restaurant.

    (1)

  • Barbara K.

    We came in for Valentine's dinner. We hadn't ever been here and didn't think to help this place first. For some reason, we expected a "Morton's Steakhouse" kind of place, but we were sadly disappointed. Our server was really nice, but service was very slow. The food was decent but not stellar. Honestly Outback Steakhouse has better steaks.

    (3)

  • Charm M.

    Had dinner here tonight. When we walked in we were immediately greeted and seated in the dining room. There was a bar area and outside patio as well. Service was great! I had the center cut ribeye w/green beans & a side of mashed potatoes. Also tasted the walnut mixed green salad, the fish & chips, and had a glass of pinot noir. Ribeye was done nicely and tasted good. The green beans came with slivers of carrots topped with parmesan cheese sprinkles. Walnut salad was delicious... Best candied walnuts i've tasted! Fish & chips were light and tasty. The tarter sauce that came with it was good & not too overpowering. We also got bread & butter with our meal, which tasted good. Overall, a great place for a weekday dinner!

    (4)

  • Madi S.

    Our water glasses had dirt on them when we arrived at our table, and the menus were poorly printed. Our steaks were undercooked (we got rare or even blue rare when we asked for Medium Rare), half my steak was room temperature, service was abysmal, and my cheesecake was practically melted when it arrived at our table. The back of my chair was frequently bumped into by wait staff, even though my seat was tightly pulled into the table. Perhaps I should have taken the fact that they were still taking Valentines reservations at noon today as a sign of what was to come. Will not return.

    (1)

  • Megan H.

    My husband and I came here for Valentines Day and we were very disappointed with our overall experience. The hostess and host were initially unfriendly, then tried to seat us outside when we already had an indoor reservations. When we got to our table, there were crumbs all over my chair. When the host who had taken us over noticed me wiping my seat down he didn't seem to care and didn't even apologize. Throughout my time there, the bus boys hit the back of my chair about 5 times. The salmon I ordered was raw in the middle and my husbands filet mignon was inconsistently cooked. Not worth $100! Especially since our service wasn't that great.

    (1)

  • Roy B.

    It was (OK) .... the longer version. What I meant to say was I had an almost OK WTF steak affair at a place known more for the seafood. But we had some problems. I took some Chinese clients out for the evening. I asked them what kind of food they'd like to eat. Seafood was the overwhelming answer from the two I asked earlier in the afternoon. They said that they'd also like to go to down town Disney for a stroll and some gift shopping. So after shopping they decided that they wanted to go elsewhere. OK I thought McCormick & Schmick's was close so we headed there. WTF #1 ...They were seated quickly and I headed to the restroom. I came out and there were 3 bottles of Panna water at the table. WTF the waitress thought she'd take advantage of the foreign customers. 3 x $7 = $21 for water! Not wanting to appear like an asshole and because it was on the company dime I let it slide. 1*Star WTF #2 ... My clients all start asking me about steak! What happened to seafood I thought? So not wanting to be a spoiler I said they had excellent steaks and described the different cuts via the two guys who spoke English. Although one did end up getting a seafood selection I would have much preferred one of the other local steakhouses like The Ranch, Morton's (same owners), Ruth's Chris or Steak House 55 to this place for a steak. My bad for not setting this up ahead of time. WTF #3 ... We got Kiss My Grits Flo yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… as our waitress loud and obnoxious. 1*Star WTF #4 ... SLOOOOOOOOW SERVICE! We were presented menus a few minutes after being seated. Then Flo did not return for a long time to take our drink orders. She returned after 7-8 min with the 3 beers and 2 cokes! She then took our food orders and Fifteen minutes later our salads show up. Did they have to pick the lettuce? We finished the salads and ordered another round of drinks. Again slow drinks. Finally the entrees arrive complete with the Flo banter that we are slowly becoming accustomed to. 1*Star WTF #5 Horrible Muzak, would have perfered no music at all. Piped in (past) happy hour stuff into the dining room took away from the places upscale ambiance and overall class. FOOD: Appetizers: yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… Calamari Frito Misto .... deep fried squid, overcooked with tartar sauce?? I had to ask for more marinara 2*** Stars Steamed Mussels ... Pretty fresh tasting mussels 3.5***Stars Coconut Shrimp ... They must have been good, gone in 10 seconds, I never got to try any! 4****Stars Salads ... Three of us had the Blue cheese walnut with mixed greens 4****Stars yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… While a couple of others had the Caesar salad. Bread was brought to the table and was pretty good but I had to ask for knives to cut it....WTF? Entrees: One fella had the stuffed shrimp and it looked tasty. Sorry no pic. Several steaks were ordered, and my dining companions all seemed happy, but then again a Dennys steak would be a treat for them because the steaks in China suck. So I will only comment on my steak. Fillet ... with grilled veggies & tomato yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… 2 NY Strips ... with grilled veggies & tomato yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… Bone in Ribeye ... with grilled veggies & tomato yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… I had this one and while tasty and well cooked it had a fair amount of gristle and was not worthy of its $45 price tag 2**Stars *Watch out because I counted 2 extra beers on my bill the next day! That and the water and slow service crushed it for me. All in all my guests were happy and did not seem to notice the WTF's like I did so I'll give them 2 Stars overall. But If I were to return and got the same service I'd raise hell and make a big deal out of it. I'll still return for happy hour.

    (2)

  • Steven F.

    We went there with a group of 19 to celebrate two birthdays. First of all, the place had absolutely no air conditioning as apparently the building didn't have any. Our service here was not good with the food being above average. The servers were told about two of the chicken entrees not being eatable, and we were told twice a manager would be out to which nobody ever did come back out. After our meals were served, (only one table of our two had a checkback) our dessert menu was brought out. Two minutes later without comment, the menus were picked up and our checks were dropped. Despite the fact we were no where near ready to leave, our wait staff left for the evening with no other help or service leaving us to go elsewhere for dessert and drinks. I followed up with a phone call to the location and was assured a manager would return my call, and I also followed up with an email back to Landry's select club which did not respond. Again, horrible service, and food was average at best.

    (1)

  • Gilbert S.

    Booked a 6:30pm dinner on Christmas day and glad I made reservations early on open table because they didn't take any walk ins that night. Service was great but food was not what we had expected it to be. I had the rib eye steak medium rare and it was burnt on the outside and not what I would expect from a steak resturant. Being from out of town I don't expect to come back to this Mccormick but I will give the other locations a try.

    (3)

  • Demian S.

    Tasteless food, service was ok. Overpriced for what you get. Tiny portions. Eat anywhere else, you'll get better food. You'd think that since they focus on fish it'd be tasty, but that's not the case.

    (1)

  • Sara K.

    Really disappointed with the quality of food. The swordfish casino was dry and the crab meat on top was really salty. Did not taste fresh to me and was way over priced. Other restaurants close by were busy but, not this place. Now I know why. The manager may need to do some quality control to avoid disappointing future customers.

    (1)

  • Antonette B.

    Gonna make this short! Mac & cheese with andouille sausage is DELICIOUS! Had the chef special stuffed salmon which had perfect texture, juiciness...gobbled the whole thing up before I could even take a picture! Mashed potatoes were great too. Creme brulee for dessert. Perfect.

    (4)

  • Sonya M.

    I try to stray away from reviewing chain establishments, but I have been wanting to try McCormick and Schmick's for a long time now and I was glad I finally got the chance. Honestly, I wasn't really all that impressed based on all the hype this restaurant gets. The food was decent, but nothing spectacular. It's your average seafood restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Our server was friendly, but she seemed a little clueless. We made it clear from the beginning that we were in a hurry and she took her sweet time with us. Also, she kept shoving offers at us even though each time we politely declined. You'd think she'd get the hint, but nope. All in all, not a bad place for a seafood fix, but nothing to go out of the way for. Maybe we just had a weird first experience, so I would be willing to give it another try.

    (3)

  • Mo O.

    We just recently made our first visit to this McCormick & Schmicks for happy hour on a Friday evening. Overall I have to give 3.5 - 4 stars to our experience. We did not dine in the restaurant area, preferring to hang out in the bar and enjoy adult beverages and a few appetizers. The service was prompt and friendly. There were two young ladies waiting tables, and 1-2 bartenders behind the bar at all times. We had no problems ordering, and never had to wait long for our drinks. The drink and food quality were quite good. Being happy hour, we stayed with the lower-priced well drinks, which were just fine. I've been to other happy hours where the well liquor is rot-gut stuff, but not so here. We tried the Buffalo wings and cheeseburgers, also both off the happy hour menu. All was very good, and we liked the wings so much ended up ordering a second plate. And because we stayed on the happy hour menu, the prices were hard to beat. Note: if you think ordering off the McDonald's $1 menu is living it up, then you will disagree with me about the reasonable happy hour prices. Lastly, the atmosphere was nice, especially once the place filled up a bit. It's definitely more low-key than a sports bar, so if you want sports-bar rowdy this may not be the place for you. Most of the other patrons were people just off work, or couples having a drink before a Friday night dinner or movies. All in all, a very good experience. We'll definitely be returning for happy hour!

    (4)

  • Idaho Travelers S.

    We visited this location on Tuesday, October 7th for happy hour with friends. We ordered our drinks right after we were seated. Unfortunately, it took 20 minutes for them to be delivered. We felt that the management should have been better prepared for the amount of people that were there for happy hour. This seems to be a pretty popular spot to go after visiting the parks all day, and the parks were packed. We assumed the restaurant would have been better staffed. HUGE Kudos to our server, Blaire! She was fabulous! She was the only person taking care of the entire bar and patio area. She was running her tail off, and dealing with some pretty unhappy people, but she sure put a happy, cheerful spin on our night! Kudos to her for being such a GREAT server! The food was great! We ordered ahi, carpaccio, fish tacos, wings, and firecracker shrimp.... all of which were so, so good! The presentation was great, and the flavors were spectacular. Although, the service was slow, Blaire made up for it with her chipper attitude, and the food was really great! When we are back in this area, we will return for their happy hour food and drink specials.

    (4)

  • Drew H.

    For such a high end resturaunt, no excuse for signature items not being available such as all Salmon dishes. Will have to find another sea food establishment when coming to Anaheim.

    (1)

  • Josh S.

    If you can wait 50 mins for your food, it's very tasty but the service was irritatingly slow. We had a group of 3 and I think we were 1 of 3 tables being served about 5pm on a Friday eve. The waitress acted busy but we were hungry and wanted to order. The lady at the other table went to the manager to complain about the amount of time it was taking to get their food. The 3rd table ... Our waitress said there was "a steak situation" going on and the manager couldn't take care of our coupon at the moment. Good news is the food was great.

    (2)

  • Monica S.

    I've been coming here since who knows when, but I have finally decided to write a review! I came here one evening with my dad because I was craving some good fish! We were in a hurry to catch a movie, so we requested fast service, and BOY WAS IT FAST! We got a glass of wine (I don't recall the name), but it was delicious - my dad knows how to pick wine. For dinner, I got the cashew crusted tilapia and my dad got the almond crusted rainbow trout. Both were awesomely seasoned, but i preferred the tilapia more! However, the vegetables (green beans & carrots) were not cooked thoroughly and lacked flavor. The couscous was really bland and was far too salty! Also, on the presentation front, it was not very pleasing on the eye, everything looked like it was just messy on the plate. Also, we got the sauteed mushrooms, which were too oily and not too flavorful! Overall, good ambiance, mediocre food (awesome fish though), and great service! Visit any of the chains, if you are in the area.

    (3)

  • Louise J.

    To celebrate our daughter's 16th birthday last year, she invited her friends to have dinner at Cheesecake Factory, just a few steps away from McCormick and Schmick's. Well, mom and dad, the designated drivers of these teenage girls, are not invited to said dinner. So now what? Ah impromptu date, except we had our then 3-year old with us. So, off we picked from the plethora of restaurants in the area, and McCormick it was. But dang, the lady said at least a 90-minute wait? Huwaat?! Lady, we can clearly see the empty tables and our hyperactive toddler will not be able to wait 1.5 hours! So what does a mom do? Bust out my iphone and check Open Table and whaddya know, they have an open slot for McCormicks in about 10 minutes, so I booked that reservation and off we went to the lady who was glad to see our reservation in their system, and immediately walked us to our seats. Problem solved. And the food? Of course it was good. Two stars less because of the whole asinine fib with the availability of tables. Clearly, the seating service needs improvement. Note that this happened a year ago, it was stupidly *that* memorable, I just had to write it down for all you fellow Yelpers. Have not been back since, and no plans of going back any time soon.

    (3)

  • Pat M.

    Went here for dinner tonight with a group of 9. I have eaten at this chain only one other time and had a bad experience but that was years ago so when group voted to go here I figured give it another chance. Well, I will never return here again. Took an hour to get our drinks and some bread on table, then another hour for overdone albacore tuna and a fillet that was 5/8 inches think and three shrimp that looked like popcorn shrimp for $38. Veggies were cold. They comped the tuna but no compensation for horrendously slow and inattentive service with cold veggies on the side. Run, don't walk away from this place. You couldn't pay me to go back there.

    (1)

  • Christie P.

    We tried McCormick and Schmidt's because we received a gift a card. The only reason I would ever go back is for the Happy Hour, 5.00 burger is a great deal and pretty good. Everything else we ordered was mediocre at best. We had Steak and Lobster and the portion was so tiny! 5 small pieces of pre-cut steak and very tiny lobster tail. Salmon was ok... Tasted like hotel wedding food to me. Kids had Fish and chips which was good but at 8.00 each I would have expected it to be around 5.00 judging the portion size. Wine pours were also VERY small..Server was friendly but really should have asked if we needed our parking validated because my husband had to run back in the rain. I just wish chain restaurants like this would consider price and portion but they do not. Our $70.00 lunch was very disappointing.

    (2)

  • Maria C.

    Stopped in for Happy Hour (Daily 3-6p) For a Saturday evening, I was concerned that it was going to be packed. We walked in at 530p and the bar was pretty empty/dead. COOL, better service! We opted to try the following items. Limited menu, but the prices were right. -Baja Style Fish Tacos ($6) -Chicken Drumettes ($6) -Black Mussels ($5) -Perfect Lemon Drop ($7) -Cucumber Gimlet ($6) Great ambiance and great service. Definitely take advantage of Happy Hour; otherwise, it's a little $$$.

    (3)

  • Terry D.

    Marginal dining experience. Granted, it was Valentine's Day late afternoon. Food was ok, not great. I ordered something gluten free. They basically took an expensive dish, removed the spice from it and charged me for the full meal. They told me I was getting the spinach and it was an uncharge. Basically, shut up and eat. Please leave soon so we can get the table back. The Katella location has a parking garage only. They did not offer a validation and I forgot to ask. I remembered as I was driving out. The garage did not accept a receipt for validation. I got to pay an extra $3 for parking. That just added insult to injury. I don't think I will go back. There are too many other good places that treat you like you are important (they like your being their customer), the food is really good and they provide your parking.

    (2)

  • Dan B.

    You get what you pay for here (in a good way). It is on the pricier side but the food is delicious and the service is excellent. If you are there for a special occasion be sure to tell them in the reservation or when they seat you. They really know how to make a night special. It is a perfect choice for a date or a nice night out.

    (5)

  • Ryn A.

    We enjoyed the Salmon Rigatoni, the Lunch Box Fish Tacos, and shared the 'Shrimp Kisses' service was great as well.

    (4)

  • yarnlady N.

    This was the most wonderful birthday dinner I have had in a long time. Hubby and I were seated at a very private table, in a richly decorated area with beautiful carved glass dividers between the tables and embroidered, cotton tablecloths. The waitress was very attentive, and when she served the steak, she asked me to test it and make sure it was acceptable. The entire dining experience was delicious. They brought us a free birhday dessert afterwards.

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    We were pretty disappointed with our overall experience. There was a wait of 20 min when we walked in so we sat in the bar area. The bar server greeted us with a menu and then took about 10 min or more to return. There were only 4 tables in the bar area, so not a big section for a server. When she returned we were more than ready to order. We ordered drinks, app and dinner. By the time we got our drinks we had been sitting there for more than 20 min. Luckily our app came out right away. The calamari was ok. We ordered the stuffed shrimp and the sesame crusted ahi tuna. Stuffed shrimp: shrimp was rubbery/crab tasted fishy (old)/cheddar mashed potatoes were dry but the best thing on the plate. Sesame crusted ahi tuna: fish was very salty and not so fresh/spinach was good but also salty/ sauces were salty- the server offered to send it back but by that time I was already half way in so I did not send it back. Service: food came out quick/ server was polite/ restaurant was very bright no ambiance lighting/ hostess was polite when we walked in and wrapped up in a personal conversation so did not thank us for coming when we walked out. $85 later plus a 15% tip, we will not return :/ that's too much money to spend on mediocre food and boring experience.

    (1)

  • Camille L.

    Appetizers were delicious; we ordered the calamari and the margherita flatbread and would recommend both. I decided on the prix fixe meal for dinner. The walnut bleu cheese salad was good sized, the med rare steak was slightly above average and the scampi was definitely below average as there were three tiny shrimp on the side and they seemed a bit mushy. However, rounding up to 4 stars because of the great service and the chocolate molten cake with vanilla ice cream was the perfect sweet ending! My other dining partners reported that the tilapia and the mahi mahi entrées were both excellent.

    (4)

  • Julie C.

    We just had the bacon wrapped, cheese filled prawns appetizer and they were pretty decent. Usually cheese doesn't pare well with seafood and was surprised to see a restaurant like this do that. But, for the most part, it worked. We may stop in again the next time were in town, but who knows. We do have the lawrys member card, so that tends to bring us in. Service was good!

    (3)

  • Tim R.

    Came here tonight to celebrate our wedding anniversary, hoping for a special dining experience. Service was nice , and prompt. Prices were more favorable than I expected- having dined at their location in Quincy Market-Boston. The lobster, however,, was bland; I was expecting sweet- which is why most people order lobster. Finally, though we made reservations to "Celebrate our Anniversary", there was no mention of our anniversary, no "Happy Anniversary"; not expecting anything free, but it's nice to hear when you go out to eat for that special occasion

    (3)

  • Scott M.

    We are in Anaheim on New Year's Day. We arrived at 7:00pm and heard the host tell a couple in front of us it would be 45-60 minutes for a table. Walking out, I noticed it showed available on open table and promptly reserved a table for 5 minutes later. We were seated right away. After experiencing very slow service, I think they were trying to limit the number of customers by telling walk ins they couldn't be seated for an hour. The food was blah - highlights were the (free) warm bread and the "Mac and Cheese" dish ( a four cheese pasta with andouie and shrimp). The filet mignon was poor quality and had zero flavor. Service was slow but the waitress was trying her best to keep up with 6-7 tables and the kitchen seed behind. Overall a forgettable meal and won't likely come again.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth H.

    This was mine and my husband's second time coming here. We had a nice experience in 2013, on our anniversary. We came for lunch, and there was hardly anyone there. The waiter was nice, the ambiance was beautiful, it was a beautiful day and the food was great. Not this time though. My husband and I came with our 2 kids, on the 15th. We had reservations for 6:30. We came in, and the hostess seated us. I asked for a high chair for my 2 year old son. She said she couldn't put a high chair in the walk way, so I asked for a booster seat. She said yes, but she never brought it. Our waiter came, was very snobby, took our drink order and didn't come back with them for 15 minutes. Since it took him so long, we already knew what we wanted to eat, so we ordered our food. He took our order, and never brought out our bread. We got our food fairly quickly, and when it came out, my fish was burned and my cous cous was cold. I am hoping it was just a bad night, but I am very upset to have spent money on such a bad experience.

    (2)

  • Tom F.

    I have been to a few McCormick & Schmicks over the years when I travel and alway left underwhelmed. This tiime my wife and I went to the Anaheim location. We made reservations and were seated right away. We both ordered pasta dishes and they were very good. Service was prompt and attentive. For an easy night out, I will surely be back.

    (4)

  • Jason B.

    The service was wonderful! From the bar to the server and everyone in between. Our server was so wonderful we asked to speak with a manager who was excellent and assured us he would pass the information along. I had the Chilean sea bass and lobster mashed potatoes, both were incredible. They had clean, refreshing ingredients which weren't muddled. This is a must visit restaurant if you're in the area. My only complaint would be the prices are a bit high (for a small town Midwesterner), but worth every penny!

    (5)

  • Rachel Y.

    I'm not sure about the food, but we came on a Saturday night and Darren the bartender was amazing! He made amazing drinks (a killer Sazerac and a cucumber Gimlet to die for). Completely personable and the atmosphere with its wooden bar and Tiffany lamps would make anyone feel like they were rolling high in the millionaires club! Classy decor and amazing service! A must for anyone who likes a great cocktail!

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    I have been to a few different McCormick & Schmick's. This one is designed mostly for the local tourist traffic from the convention center and Disneyland. The wait staff is very attentive, and the prices are pretty steep. However you know that going in and expect it. Unfortunately at this location the quality of the food doesn't match up to the price. I have been to the Irvine location and the food was amazing! At this location however, the portions seemed smaller and the quality just wasn't as good. I ordered the seared tuna. What came out looked more like an appetizer than a main course. It was very good, but I was still very hungry. I also ordered the chopped salad and it was delicious. What I found upsetting though was that other people at the table ordered the same salad and mine didn't have the blue cheese crumbles in it. By the time I noticed I was already finished so saying something to the waiter wouldn't really have mattered. My wife ordered the scallops. They were cooked perfectly, but they didn't seem to be of very good quality (i.e. tough, slightly fishy). It was kind of a bummer since we were expecting a nice expensive high quality night out.

    (3)

  • Ken T.

    My wife and I wanted to try this Restaurant out and even though I saw some not so perfect reviews, I didn't heed the warning, nice place, nice server, but the food was sub par, had the lobster bisque was pretty good at first taste but the salt was over powering, couldn't finish more than half. I had the New York strip steak with the Oscar option, but what I got was a tough steak with maybe some shredded crab, couldn't tell and a cheese kind of cream, really poor for a restaurant at this price and caliber. Restaurant was not busy and pretty apparent why. It's too bad, nice place, great location, nice waitress, but mgmt needs to try eating their own food and make some adjustments.

    (2)

  • charoletta g.

    Celebrated my mom 70th birthday with family and the salmon was delicious, and the service was impeccable. We had a part of twelve, and 8f course two more guest showed up and they made every attempt to accommodate for extra seating although we reserved for for 12, and there was a convention and the6 still made a way. If your looking a nice dinner with intimacy they have tables with romatic seating, or if you have a group for a celebration they will accomodate. They even place my mom name on the menu wishing her happy birthday, and that was a nice touch and a good remembrance for her.

    (4)

  • Star L.

    I was there for Happy Hour! The drinks were good ... The food was disappointing it wasn't what I expected. The sliders were dry the calamari was very greasy! It actually gave me an upset stomach. I would'nt recommend this place for HAPPY HOUR!

    (1)

  • Monica M.

    The hamachi starter and the ahi entree (the one that was sushi grade) was great. I'll post a pic.

    (4)

  • Justin M.

    I ate here after one of the recent trade shows with 3 colleagues. I dont think anything that anyone ordered was good. I had a sirloin steak medium that was just dry as could be. NO juice on this steak anywhere. Another at the table had the Ribeye and it looked to be boiled or somthing. There was no color on the steak. No Char or grill marks. The ribeye cost around $30! Another ordered their special Prime Rib. He said he wouldnt have ordered it again. My order of buffalo wings as an appetizer should have warned me. Those things were disgusting. I dont think I can ever return to a place as pricey as this where the food is horrible. Serious. If you want to give it a shot go ahead but dont spend too much there or you'll be sorry. Just head to Outback for a reasonably priced tasty steak.

    (1)

  • Hazel Q.

    Yep. A chain-ified happy hour again. But I think I've discovered a new secret to the world: bartenders at places conventioneers frequent are damn awesome. They know you're an adult, but they know you want a drink and you want it now. ...and if the supremely amazing bartender I had here didn't give me so many of them with such awesome service... well, I'd probably remember his name right now.

    (4)

  • Unknown A.

    One star is far to high for the quality and service at this particular location. Had dinner there on 18 March 2012. Ordered seared yellowfin tuna, my girlfriend had lobster bisque. The yellowfin had apparently been prepared several hours before and stored in a chiller because it was ice cold, rubbery and flavorless. The rice was tepid and crunchy and the ginger was very low quality and mushy. In short, I've had better sushi from a grocery store and paid only $7.00, not the $28.90 asked from this low quality establishment. The lobster bisque had the flavor of flour, butter and old bay seasoning. The lobster came separate from the bisque and was cold and lacked any seasoning what do ever. Better soup can be found in a can. The manager was attentive but seemed nervous and provided no solution or alternative to her chefs shortfalls. I will never eat here again and will be very wary of other locations.

    (1)

  • Amber W.

    This place is always a nice alternative to the screaming kids in other Disneyland area restaurants. It tends to attract adult conventioneers rather than screaming mousketeers. The food, as is usual at M&S's, is always very good. The seafood is cooked perfectly, and the sides are fresh and nicely done. The oysters on the half shell are also served perfectly, and we make it a habit to start with oysters here. The bar is small but efficient, and the bartenders are pretty good at their trade. The bread pudding is TO DIE FOR! That said, the service at this particular M&S's is a tad chilly. The servers are profesional and crisp, but they don't really sparkle. The hostesses are usually buried in their business of smudging out tables with their grease pencile, and they only give you a tight smile and a quick walk to the table. No manager has ever, EVER, stopped by our table to check on us at this location. The service here is never bad, and generally good, but it's not exactly warm or sparkling. Overall though, this is a good bet to get an upscale seafood dinner and cocktails away from the maddening crowds and stroller brigade of Disneyland.

    (4)

  • Leasha C.

    My fiance and I came here last year for Valentines Day and I've always forgotten to write a review. I love this place. The food was amazing and never forgettable. I loved the atmosphere and the staff were great and knew every question we asked about the food. I will come here again and not think twice

    (5)

  • Tramy V.

    Went here on our trip to So. Ca the other week. For being a not-so-busy restaurant, we thought the service and food would be really good. What a disappointment! I ordered the blackened ahi tuna... the portion was tiny! It came with a sushi roll and seaweed salad. For the price, I'd thought it would be a lot better. They do give you bread while you're waiting though. Service is average, not on par with what you would expect from a nicer restaurant. However, the ambiance is nice though for special occasions.

    (3)

  • Darren N.

    Great Service and Great Clam Chowder.

    (4)

  • Thomas H.

    Went there for the happy hour grub. Food was good, but I had a poor experience with the bar area servers. They served everyone around me but seemed to skip over me. I actually had to ask them if I could place my order. The bartenders also never asked if I would like a refill on my drink. The impression that I got was, 'Stall until Happy Hour is over, then we can charge them full price'

    (2)

  • Justin K.

    The service was perfect and our server was very nice. All four of us ordered the petite filet and lobster mash potatoes. We all ordered our steaks medium rare but when the steaks came to the table every cut were all different sizes and was not by any means medium rare. Steak was very bland and almost had no juice to it at all. All said and done this will be my first and last time eating at this establishment.

    (2)

  • Susie K.

    We picked this restaurant because of the location. We had just watched a movie and wanted to grab a celebratory lunch for our friend. My sister made reservations online and it said *only* the 2:45 p.m. slot was open for lunch. We arrive at 2:30 p.m. and they were probably 10% full. I think it's because they must have a lot of walk-ins. Anyways, the hostess was great and seated us right away. We ordered our waters and perused the menu. When our waters arrived, I noticed weird dark specks. My husband said "it's just a chip in the ice." Nope, it was crud that was on the inside of my glass and on spots outside. ALL of our glasses had crap on them. I decided to order an Arnold Palmer and THAT was delicious! Anyways, our table ordered the hummus appetizer, lobster cobb salad, fried shrimp, jambalaya and salmon. First, our hummus appetizer came with 5 pieces of flatbread. That's it. Second, our bread was I guess being baked because it came out well after our appetizer. Our entrees were a bit faster, but overall, nothing was fabulous. It was just very mediocre. We ended our lunch with a dessert, which the hostess and waiter kindly comp'd due to our special lunch. So even though the staff were nice, I can't say that I would come back.

    (2)

  • Michael C.

    The Good: Very fine and intimate setting; the service was friendly, and our waiter proved to be adept with his skills as he memorized all our selections without making any errors. The food was above average set at reasonable prices and the menu is printed more than once each day to update their freshest meat and seafood. The Bad: The food does take quite a long time to come out, but it turns out to be worth the wait. Try: Chilean Sea Bass. Heavenly. The King Crab Legs are also a good choice as well as the Large Sampler, which is a plate of 12 oysters of four different types. Don't Try: the Swordfish. I mean you can, but it was too dry for my taste.

    (4)

  • Lovely S.

    Based on Happy hour at the bar only, menu ranges from $2-$5. But not much stuff to choose from. Every location has different bar menu, but this location is for the tourists considering the location. I had cheeseburger, garlic fries (I didn't know $2.95 cheap cheeseburger was accompanied with regular fries... my bad), fried calamari and oyster shooter. I know my order sounds too greasy.. but It was greasier than it would be. The wrong order of the night was calamari.. it really sucks. Garlic fries were bland.... Cheese burger for itself, it's good deal for the money. The top of bun was toasted but the bottom was microwaved to melt cheese on top of patty, so it's getting damn hard just like a brick..n/j. So I had to have it like 'bottom open' cheese burger, in other word, 'half protein style'. Well.. it was okay for my low carb diet tho..(mind controlling..) They have minimum beverage charge which is $3.50 per person.We were supported to be happy.. but we were not. I rather go to other location for regular dining, or Yard House for Happy hour.

    (2)

  • Eugene L.

    Overall, it was a horrible experience. Our family has always been a fan of McCormick and Schmick's in L.A. so we figured why not try the one in ANA since its close by. We planned a dinner for 5 people & because of the Labor day wknd, we made reservations in advance for 8:30pm (sun night). Reception: We arrived at the restaurant at our Reservation Time. We got in and for some reason, there was no one manning the front counter. This is understandable if the restaurant is busy, or if the hostess is directing another group. This didn't appear to be the case as we stood at the front for about 5 minutes. During this time, the bartender peered by, apologized, and the hostess finally came. We notified the hostess of our reservation and the hostess already knew who our party was before I even gave them my name. This was a pleasant surprise and from here I expected some great service to follow. Turns out, I was wrong. The restaurant has a front section and a back section. I anticipated her directing us to a decent table as the restaurant was surprisingly not even half full this night. She then proceeded to take us to the worst table in the house. The very first round table as you proceed down the stairs with the worst foot traffic and loud noises from a few large parties in the surrounding area. I kindly asked to be relocated to a quieter area. The hostess who was not friendly agreed and we were located in a more preferable table. Wait Staff: The waitress we had was courteous &pleasant. Unfortunately, she was the slowest waitress I've ever had at a restaurant of this level. She took about 10 mins to actually come by and take our drink/appetizer orders. After our order was taken, she brought by the wine we ordered promptly (only time the service was prompt the whole night). From there, she stated she would be back. We anticipated she would come by and ask if we were ready to order, or let us know that she would take our order after the appetizers were served. After waiting about 15 mins, the waitress finally came by with our appetizers. After our appetizers were brought out, she proceeded to take our entree orders. At this point, we were hungry & let go of the fact that she took such a long time to take our entree orders. From this point on was when the waiting game began. (I realize it may be partly my fault for asking to be taken to a quieter smaller section of the restaurant. However, the wait between our appetizers and dinner entrees was a ridiculous 1 hour long. During this time, the waitress stopped by 1 SINGLE time. At that time, she did not even inform us of how are entrees were coming along. She merely asked us if everything was ok. We informed her that we were doing fine, but asked her if the entrees were ready. She said they'd be coming right up. Another 10 mins go by and finally the food arrives. Food: Seafood Linguini with Marinara Sauce: This is an off menu item that we had gotten numerous times at the Los Angeles M & S Grille. This dish was actually pretty decent with good flavor. Unfortunately, they had run out of scallops ( which kind of stinks at a Seafood restaurant). Filet Mignon: We ordered 1 Medium and 1 Medium Well. Both steaks were charred like none other and dry as heck. New York Steak (Medium): This was my dish. I am normally a big fan of Rib Eyes, as often times, restaurants' New Yorks are drier than I prefer. I asked the waitress her opinion. She raved about the New York steak and stated it was the best steak on the menu ("very juicy", "very good"). More like its extremely dry, and extremely charred. All I could taste was the charcoal flavor surrounding the outside of the steak. We all tried our best to see if we could just suck it up and eat the steaks, but once we realized all of our steaks were charred and dry, we informed the waitress. One of my family members was actually so hungry that he just ended up keeping his dry flavorless $30 or $40 filet mignon. We were given the choice of getting a new steak or a different item, at this point we elected to try their shrimp pasta and lobster bisque as we didn't want to wait too long for our steaks as we had already spent 2 hours at the restaurant. The shrimp pasta was decent but the lobster bisque was not hot and more lukewarm. Management: After all the trouble we encountered with the waiting and the bad steaks, we had anticipated the arrival of a manager to address the concerns. Here's what we really got me fired up. After we had gotten our replacement entrees, the waitress asked us if we wanted to speak to the manager. What kind of a $$$ upscale restaurant does not have a manager smart enough to check on the customer before the waitress needs to ask? I have been to a Coco's or Chili's where the manager would address any issues first hand and had 100X better service. Will not be coming back again.

    (1)

  • sherry t.

    I believe the one in downtown San Jose is better. Regardless, their fish is fresh and cooked perfectly. Reasonably priced for the quality and amount of food you get. I usually get the Chilean sea bass but this time i tried the Australian sea bass. It seems to be less buttery and tasty than the chilean one. I would go here over PF Changs! Conveniently located in Anaheim's garden walk which is also couple blocks away from convention center and Disneyland itself.

    (4)

  • P W.

    Went for happy hour. Food and drink were great, service was excellent. Definitely coming back.

    (4)

  • William C.

    John the bartender was great!! went to Happy Hour and he took good care of us. Food was delicious and the drinks were grand! We used to visit him when he was at the Santa Ana location and now he is at the Anaheim location.

    (5)

  • Jeff F.

    While the braised short ribs and cashew crusted chicken were decent, the vegetables, carrot and broccoli, were uncooked and just plain hard. Then for dessert, the chocolate molten cake was very dry and not the least bit molten in the middle. When we passed along the information to the manager, it was greeted with what I could only describe as complete and utter indifference. So, they know their food is bad and don't care. In a tourist area like this, right next to Disneyland, I guess you don't have to maintain the same standards. We definitely won't be going back.

    (2)

  • Robbie T.

    Wow, great happy hour! Really good deals. I loved the flatbread and wings. Really strong drinks for only $6.00, by Disneyland! And the friendliest bartenders in town. A totally cool place to hang out. We were going to eat dinner, which other customers said was wonderful, but we loved the bar too much to leave!

    (5)

  • Joe B.

    Stopped in for happy hour... It was A ok..... Ordered some drinks from the really nice bartender.... They have a wide range of options.... The burger with fries for $2.95 is not bad..... We tried the Ca roll... they were ok... filling... The main part of the restaurant was empty.. I guess no one wants to pay 30 bucks for a steak... We like this place for happy hour.... we will be back..

    (3)

  • Alexis B.

    So I used to HATE McCormick & Schmicks , I went to the one in Irvine a year ago and swore off this place, well I noticed the one at the Anaheim gardenwalk all the time but passed it up everytime because of my experience at the Irvine location, well im a changed women! This drinks are awesome, depending on what your ordering a few can be a little tart because they use fresh fruit, never syrup mixers so you might want to tell them to ease up on the squeezing of the fruit when it comes to citrus drinks. Now to the food, the Oyster taster platter was excellent, very fresh and hit the spot. I ordered one of their specials ,Souther fried twin baby lobster tails, I was hopping I wouldn't be disappointed, since I had the twin vanilla batter lobster tails at Mastro's ocean club and they were not good :( So I was keeping my fingers crossed LOL. This dish came with slaw and fries, OMG this shit was so good, I really didn't want my date to even taste it, it was so good. I could have just ate that and nothing else on the plate and I would have been a happy camper. My date at the sword fish, it was good but no one beats Mastro's ocean clubs swordfish. My problem with his plate, the swordfish was to small and thin for me, I was hoping for a thick larger piece of fish. His aspargus was nice and buttery. We were too toasted and full for dessert . I can't wait to have more of their menu, they have truly redeemed themselves. Also if you come to this location, make sure you make RSVPs if not the wait is crazy long.

    (4)

  • Jim D.

    Went there last night. Three in our party ordered swordfish. It came out dry and unflavorful. Swordfish was only about 1/4" thick so it could not have been cooked in any other way but dry. I complained to the Manager and he said he would talk to the chef. Big deal. There are much better places around for seafood. I will not be back nor will I recommend this place to anyone else.

    (2)

  • Aaron D.

    I have been to this location 5 times and have had an excellent experience food wise every time. I was impressed with the recipes so much that I bought the cook book. On two of the occasions that i have been the service has been less than average. The other three times the service was outstanding. So, it seems that though the high quality of the food is consistent that the service is hit or miss. As for Appetizers; the Calamari served with 3 sauces is amazing. Its fried in a light batter. Did not taste greasy or oily. Seemed nicely seasoned. The seared Ahi appetizer is delicious and had fantastic flavor and just the right amount of fattiness. It was however basically just warm and almost raw - so if this is a problem for you, its good to know ahead. They always seem to have some amazing oysters. They tend to have 4-5 different varieties all the time. Its important to keep in mind that McCormick and Schmick's menu is very seasonal. It varies a great deal depending on what is available fresh. The seafood and corn chowder is delightful. Its light and creamy not quite a bisque but not as hearty as most chowders I have had either. The maryland lump crabcakes here are outstanding as well. I would say mostly real crab meat with some type of bread crumb that is quite well suited to it. As for entrees - your really quite wise to ask the server what they recomend but there are some amazing ones that they seem to have a on a regular basis. One of them is the Chilean Sea Bass with a macadamia crust. Its flaky and light and flavorful. They use a nice smattering of herbs in the macadamia crusting. They also seem to just under cook it which is ok when dealing with a delicate white flaky fish. And its hard to go wrong with the mixed seafood grill. It typically has salmon, Ahi, and Sea Bass which are my favorites. And the mixed grill comes with Creme Brulee which is quite lovely. The cedar planked salmon with berry sauce is amazing - but I would only get it when wild salmon is in season. Supporting salmon farming with horrible conditions and horrible salmon with color added is often a bad choice. If you have to choose between no fish and farmed salmon - you might be better off toughing it out till some wild is available. The desserts tend to be very good here. I have not had one that was not great actually. I recommend the creme brulee or the chocolate cake. They should consider adding Tiramisu to the menu. As for drinks - mixed drinks here are quite pricey. The Irish coffee was very good. I would recommend you ask for it with Irish Creme as opposed to with Jamison. When you get Irish coffee with Whiskey in it - its like a swift kick in the balls. A bit of whip creme on top is nice too. I myself enjoy a nice single malt aged scotch when I have the chance. And McCormick and Schmick has a great variety of Single Malt Scotch. A nice tumbler of Scotch with your meal is quite lovely. So, my experience here is that the service is sometimes poor. But, in general the food is excellent and consistent. The menu has huge variation. The mixed drinks are pricey. But, they get 5 stars for the food. I wish we could rate different things at the same time. I would have loved to give a 2 stars for service and 5 stars for food. And to be honest the food was better than some other places I have given 5 stars. It might be easier if we were working out of 100 or at least out of 10.

    (5)

  • Michele B.

    Came here last Friday with the BF to grab a bite before we went to the movies here at the Garden Walk. We went to Roy's first and they had a 45 minute wait. Then we tried PF Changs and they had a 30-40 minute wait. We came here an no wait? Should have known... After being seated outside per our request we placed our drink order and reviewed the menus. We both immediately spotted the steamer plates which sounded like old fashioned crab boils we used to enjoy but I was in the mood for a little sushi snack before dinner so I quickly decided on the spicy tuna roll. Our server delivered our beers and asked if we were ready to order - we were! The BF order the steamer plate (no response from server - just looked at me as if to say "next). So I said "I'll have the spicy tuna roll". The server's response? "No you wont, didn't you see it was 86'd?". What???! How the F would I know it was 86'd? Ok, so I'll take the California roll to start. No response, a pivot step and Mr. Man was gone. I never got to order my steamer plate. I have to say that the BF's seafood steamer plate was bountiful and the flavors of white wine and butter never fail but when it came to the cali roll. PATHETIC! It was a log roughly cut into "rolls" but simply stated - consisted of mushy, overly sweet, ice cold rice mounded around soggy seaweed and something resembling Krab mixture inside. I ate one piece, took 2 apart to get at the Krab and then couldn't stomach another bite. I would have to say ANY supermarket or Trader Joes sushi was a notch up from this. When the server came back he asked if I was finished and I said "yes, I can't finish it, it's not good", he just cleaned up my set-up and asked if there would be anything else. I was in a good mood that day and didn't want to start anything so I said "no" but the service as this establishment is appalling as is their knock-off sushi rolls. I realize this may not be their focus however, it was a disgrace to serve these at all. 1 star rating. I don't like giving this rating unless it is truly deserved.

    (1)

  • Sam F.

    Not bad. Obviously you have to go for the seafood but added a little steak. Wow...was pleasantly surprised. Food was good...but service was great. Wait staff was very attentive and made sure the meal flowed well. I would come back for a special evening as it was a bit pricey.

    (3)

  • Jason H.

    Came here to meet up with a Chick. Thought we were meeting up for dinner, but she calls me and says I should come now...(I was just starting to nap at 5pm...trying to get a power nap in) golly gee. I'm on my way around 530pm...she calls telling me they have happy hour prices and if I want to order something. I just say order anything....oh btw get me some wings....I roll in around 5:45... The reason she was calling was....happy hour prices stop at 6pm! What a great gal +1. This place doesn't have the most extensive happy hour menu...but pricewise I think its one of the best! Where can you find $1.95 appetizers. 6 wings for $1.95....sliders for $1.95...calamari for $1.95....garlic fries $1.95....california rolls for $1.95....then they have some more substantial items such as chicken sandwiches and fries for $4.95 and mahi sliders (you get 3 plus salad) for $4.95. There was no real server in the bar area...gotta order from the bartender guy...but they bring the food to you. A bit odd...but whatever. (at least at the table we were at). BTW: no taking happy hour food home......yes we ordered too much LOL and found out the hard way. This review is only for the Happy Hour..... (but there is no drink specials)

    (4)

  • Sandy T.

    We ended up here the other night because of a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. I wanted oysters, he wanted steak. Parking is free and you can make reservations on opentable.com . Service was a little slow but nice and friendly. They have a decent wine by glass list but I wasn't impressed with the one I chose. Seemed a little too warm for my liking. The oysters were yummy and reasonably priced considering the area. His steak was overcooked and a bit flavorless. But it came with a creme brulee dessert included. Something worries me about a restaurant pitching point cards on the table advertisements and dessert being included in your dinner, it kind of makes me think this is just a high end TGIFs or something.

    (3)

  • Rosemarie d.

    I wish that I could rate them a little higher... but service was absolutely horrible... We get there and despite SEVERAL open tables, we still had to wait 10 minutes (maybe it was our post-disneyland attire?). Our server seemed incompetent... I order water + lemon... no lemon.. okay.. I don't mind repeating myself. We said no appetizers and then placed our orders... for my order I said I'd have the dungeoness crab tower for my entree (it's from the small plate menu) and she said she'd bring it out first (why would I want to eat my meal before everyone else) and I said to just bring it out with everyone else's order... well. she missed that part and brought it out early.. it was okay... a few too many mangos and not enough dungeoness crab. She also forgot to bring us our side dish of risotto.. but at least she admitted that she forgot to put the order for it in. Two of the people in my party got the maine lobster tail + seafood dish.. which included mussels and shrimp. That was pretty good. My sister got the stuffed salmon which was probably my favorite of all the dishes. Later, we asked our incompetent server if she knew what time cold stone closed (only asking her because it's in the same mall as the restaurant)... she kind of laughed and said, "I don't know, would you like me to google it for you." .... okay. your tip just went down. Lastly, she forgot to return my cousin's card.. resulting in us having to stop by there the next AM to pick it up. Needless to say, I won't be back unless it's happy hour.

    (2)

  • Tim S.

    This is based upon my experience at the Former Santa Anita location, which by reason of the reviews you see here, spotty service, hence no crowd, is why they folded. For you know as a business person, when business is bad, you should just totally ignore the obvious, like service and maybe better food, and well, just give up! (Sarcasm here) I loved the design of the restaurant, that's what brought me in, and it felt somewhat classy, came for the prawns, sometimes fantastic, sometimes a bit undercooked and just not so great, I guess they had a moody chef. No crowds..empty...all the time, in a mall that's probably the busiest in Southern California...I wonder why.. Service consisted of folks that have pretty much given up on life and focused their attention on snagging a mate, ie that cute gal at the front that has the most challenging task of walking a customer to their table. Or maybe Joe Bartender, where Ms "oh I'm sorry I didn't see you there for the past 45 min" waitress, after realizing we were waiting for quite a while, was focused on doing some mixing with Joe at the end of her shift It's a good bet that this location will close, they may last a few years, but eventually, they will give up their efforts instead of fixing the problems because like the staff, the company's Management has given up as well.

    (2)

  • James P.

    I love all their locations...Anaheim, Irvine. Great food, great service and excellent spirit selection!!

    (4)

  • chi n.

    8:30 PM Friday night and all the restaurants in the area are 60-80 minutes wait. We head on over to McCormick's and the wait is 15 minutes for a party of 6. Sounds good! Service is here average, our waiter was not very attentive and probably stopped by once to refill our drinks with water even though we all ordered different drinks. We ordered their appetizer party sampler which included calamari, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp, and crab cakes. For $50 bucks, I'd say it was decent, but definitely not up to par with other places we've tried. As for the rest of the dinner, my favorite was their chicken linguini off their lite entrees menu. We waited about 20 minutes to get our waiter to box up our food and had to remind him twice.

    (3)

  • Nancy T.

    Came here during happy hours, and well you can't complain with their happy hour rates with the food they serve. It's pretty good. If you're complaining...then don't order off the happy hour menu! Duh... and everyone in my table who ordered the burgers were surprised how good it was for the price of it. I give it a thumbs up in my book. Order anything else on their standard menu & I'll give it a two thumbs up. It's a bit of a wait here, but what do you expect. You're in a tourist area at Disneyland.

    (4)

  • Kevin L.

    This is only based of the HH and oh was i happy! Come on Wednesday for the $1 oysters at the Anaheim locations and pretty much everything is good on the HH menu. Kicker is you have to spend $3.50 on drinks to qualify which is no problem for me.

    (4)

  • Kamini T.

    I wouldn't recommend this place unless you are doing the Happy Hour. I came during HH time, but as I was eating out on the corporate card, decided to do the regular overpriced menu. I ended up ordering the filet, stuffed shrimp, and creme brulee combo (I think it was $29.99?). Anyway, nothing came out right - the filet was a bit bland, the stuffed shrimp greasy and overly salty, and there were uncaramelized grains of sugar under the top of the creme brulee - completely unforgivable! Service was okay, not amazing. I suppose this is the best that you can expect from a restaurant in such a heavily trafficked tourist area - they really don't depend on repeat business. All the same though, I wish this place would try to live up to the standards set by most other McCormick and Schmick's restaurants.

    (2)

  • The O.

    We went mid-week during the holidays and were able to get seated quickly. We ordered the delicious calamari for our appetizer. Our waiter was attentive at the beginning while we were ordering and during our cocktails and appetizer course but disappeared once we got our main course. 3 of the 4 of us loved our main course (seafood), but our son did not like his teriyaki chicken. When the waiter finally reappeared, he offered to replace the meal, but by then the rest of us were all done, and our son was tired, so we declined. At these prices, I would've expected better service, which is why I gave a less than stellar rating.

    (4)

  • Alex M.

    besides the monotone service, the tuna tar tar and crab cakes were yummy but my tilapia with capers, horrible! it had no flavor and needed way more flavor. My friend ordered the steak and wanted it rare... (steak lover) had a horrible experience... it was over cooked.. dry and unseasoned. All and all, I give it 2 stars just because the appetizers were yum. I will not be coming back here. been here twice at two different locations... still not impressed!

    (2)

  • Claire S.

    Come here for happy hour. The happy hour menu ranges from $2-$5. The menu is your typical bar food. I recommend ordering the garlic fries. It goes with pretty much everything on the menu. Only con is that they don't really have drink specials. This knocked out 2 of the 5 stars. BOO =*(

    (3)

  • Jeffery L.

    Terrible service! Took over 40 minutes for food. Once food reached the table we noticed that plates were not complete! After 5 minutes we had to ask another server for our mashed potatoes! Our bill was over $400. The restaurant wasn't even busy! Over all bad experience, we will not be going back!

    (1)

  • Tim P.

    Had lunch here with a large group, and the food and service were spectacular! Thanks for the Blizzcon themed souvenir menus!

    (5)

  • Monique P.

    The food is good but the service was TERRIBLE! We were seated promptly but 20 minutes passed before our server acknowledged us. No "hello" or "I'll be right with you" in sight. Very disappointing. We were rarely checked on & if we were it was by a different server that obviously noticed our irritation. We won't be going back.

    (1)

  • Ivan R.

    INFLATION!! What the hell happened?!, I move out of OC for 4 months and all of a sudden McCormick's is raising their Happy Hour prices? $2.95 for 1/2 lb cheeseburger, rather than the $1.95 it used to be...No big deal, but it's funny to see the price go up. Oh well, I had the $3.95 Blackened Chicken Quesadilla and a pint of Boston Lager anyway. It was reasonable... I don't get all the complaints about the weak happy hour...Did you know nothing about McCormick's when you came in? This isn't your local dive bar with crap karaoke and ice in the urinal -- this is McCormick & Schmick's!! If you feel like being a cheap ass, this really isn't your place...FYI -- neither is Lawry's, Roy's, Five Crowns, Oysters, etc... No, there are no drink specials, but even at the new $2.95 for a 1/2 lb cheeseburger with fries, they have some aggressive food specials at the bar that make a lot of sense when you are trying to metabolize your drink. Speaking of the drinks, McCormick & Schmick's features a full bar, literally ...with rare favorites like Hendrick's Gin and Leblon sugar cane liqueur which is great in mojitos, caipirinhas, or even over ice if you're hatin' the world for a minute. You're going to find what you want.

    (4)

  • Sheen T.

    Came here for their Happy Hour. Which is really hard to beat. We ordered a few items on their Happy Hour menu and some drinks. I've notice each McCormicks has a slightly different menu. We got the Burger, Mahi Sliders, and Poke. Everything came out in a timely fashion. The Mahi sliders were a bit on the salty side. It was a bit unbearable but had good flavor. The Poke was really good, though the portion was really small. But you can't really complain for the price. The real deal here is the 1/2lb Cheeseburger for $1.95. At first, I didn't expect much from it, since it cost less than going out for fast food. It turned out to be a really good cheeseburger. The meat was really moist, which I didn't expect at all. The quality of the meat seemed to be a lot. It wasn't just your usual ground beef. The bartender was very nice. Always came by to check on us if we needed anything. Will definitely be back here.

    (4)

  • Alex L.

    I came on a Friday night and ordered linguini and clams only to be told they are out of clams. out of mussels, and out of red snapper. This place is new but shouldn't they stock their kitchen on a Friday night.

    (3)

  • Angel G.

    I have no clue what is up with all of the high reviews for this place. Has everyone become brainwashed by the Disneyland area restaurants which notoriously are overpriced, mediocre, and have bad service? I came here with a group of 6 for lunch a few Sundays ago and by the time I was done, I was wishing I would have just had Nachos and a Hot Dog from the movie Theater in this complex. There were not many people in the restaurant but judging from the speed of the service you would have though otherwise. The service was SO SLOW!!! They took forever to take our orders, to bring out our bread, to bring out our appetizers and drinks. They were just slow, slow, slow and had the skill of finally coming to your table and asking questions just as you stuffed something into your mouth. I had their fish and chips which were horrible. The fish was about as thick as a potato chip so it looked like I had breaded chips and bland fries. Everyone at our table had an issue with their food or lack of. This was one of the worst meals I have had in some time! Avoid at all cost!

    (1)

  • MARGIE I.

    The place is nice and dark, situated in a nice shopping area of Anaheim. I had the shrimp and fish medallions stir fried with veggies with a scoop of rice. I could have made a better dish myself is what I was thinking as I ate it. My friend had the cheeseburger which had a nice size patty. Overall, the service received was attentive.

    (3)

  • Mia S.

    I was expecting more from the steak, and hamburgers. They were too charred when we requested medium. I guess I also have a qualm with the taste of an Arnold Palmer tasting too bitter. Although it's half lemonade and half tea... it should taste somewhat sweet. The service was definitely great though, our server had personality and humor. It's a good place to go eat at and hang out with friends and family, I just wish the food tasted better. Ambiance: Same decor as most McCormicks and keeping true to form. The wood decor gives it a warm feeling.

    (3)

  • Manuel M.

    Service sucked ... Felt like the staff did not care about providing an enjoyable dining experience. We were in Anaheim for my Son's 3rd birthday with his grandmothers and parents. Food was OK. We should have gone to Bubba Gumps up the street!

    (2)

  • Anthony P.

    Their happy hour is awesome! A great way to save some bucks.

    (4)

  • Gary M.

    Went for dinner with 3 toddlers and 3 kids. Host staff very accommodating. Portions were perfect size, although the chicken tenders were not the usual style for a kids meal, they were still enjoyed by a picky eater. Room was spacious and well lit to manage a family style dinner. We ate earlier on in the evening and they grouped families together. Smart move, so you don't feel to bad about the noise levels. Did not sample the bar area, but they did appear to have the game on. Has the BC oysters, and fish and chips, not too heavy.

    (4)

  • Sam P.

    The food was mediocre but the happy hour prices are worth it. The services is horrible, worst experience everrr! If u get lacy as a waitress walk away fast!!! She has a bad attitude and gave us a fuss because we decided to pay with our credit cards.

    (1)

  • KC C.

    We went here a couple weeks ago for a spur of the moment anniversary dinner. The wait would of been at least an hour for us with no reservation but we opted to eat outside in the bar area. The service was great and the food was delicious. My husband and I started with the spinach and artichoke with pita chips for an appetizer and for the main course my hubby had the rib eye and I had the lobster. Everything was GREAT!! The drinks were tasty and strong and the bill was reasonable for what we ordered, the mixed drinks were a little steep priced around $8-12 dollars.

    (4)

  • Jeff P.

    Great fresh fish. Pretty standard for the chain.

    (3)

  • Christina T.

    I've only been here for happy hour, and it was pretty 'meh'. It's great inside, decor is very rich (dim, lots of wood, and deep colors), but not too fancy-pants. The happy hour crowd was mostly suits and some strays who looked like they wondered over from Main Place. Happy Hour menu is pretty sparse. I went in a group and we had almost one plate of each... most of which were fairly good. The burger was definitely worth it though, it was essentially a whole meal for around $4... but to get the Happy Hour food price, you've got to buy a drink (I had a Stella, so I wasn't too bothered by it). They've got Stella and New Castle on tap, so that was a plus, and they have sangria that they make on site. Overall though, 'meh,' not terribly impressed, but it was a decent happy hour spot for a Wednesday night.

    (2)

  • Robert D.

    January 17, 2010. Stopped in on this particular Sunday to enjoy some lunch and watch some football around 1:00 p.m. Decided to eat in the bar / lounge which had several tables, televisions and a good size bar area. There was only my party of (2) and one other table being served in the lounge. The establishment was very light and not busy at all. Stay out of the lounge and eat in the formal dinning area. There is a tall bartender/waiter (on Sunday's) who is incapable of waiting on any more than one table at a time. We had to practically send up a flair to get his attention just to order drinks, and trying to place an order for lunch really set off his negative attitude.This staff member is pompous, arrogant and makes you feel that he is doing you a favor should he decided to wait on you. Never makes eye contact with you to see if you need service, and is more interested in cleaning wine glasses than serving and making your experience memorable. Needless to say we asked for the manager and shared our experience and left. The manager was very professional and apologized for the way we were treated and would address the situation with the staff member ASAP. She also did not charge us for our drinks. It helped but the experience was ruined, and we were really looking forward to a wonderful lunch! I can't comment on the food because were disappointed and decided to leave, but it smelled pretty good! Remember, good news travels fast - bad news travels faster! Stay out of the lounge on Sunday's and your experience may be enjoyable. R

    (1)

  • Jim F.

    I have dined at several McCormick & Schmick's in California, Washington DC and Maryland but was disappointed by this location. The waiter forgot our appetizer and only resubmitted it moments before our entrees arrived. My crab legs were underweight, not freshly prepared and yielded pitiful amounts of meat. Factoring their reputation and high prices, I expected more consistency from McCormick & Schmick's.

    (2)

  • Biker A.

    Don't know what to make of the two recent low reviews... The place looks brand spanking new so maybe they are still in start up mode smoothing out some rough edges. Haven't been to Disneyland in eons, so went there this week. After getting tired (!!) of park food, we got the car out of jail and took a quick drive over to the Anaheim Garden Walk where McCormick's is located. It would have been a doable walk, but after several days of hiking around D-land and California Adventure, I wanted to drive it. Anyway, the fresh list had Chilean Sea Bass on it. Haven't had it in awhile, so my choice was easy. The sea bass was perfectly prepared, as was the veggies. Same high quality food as other McCormicks, like the one in downtown LA. Crabcakes- perfect. Creme Brulee- nice. Service was fine, but I would have wanted to put my order in a bit earlier. No biggie. Parking is free for the first two hours, an validation from McCormick is available for the third hour.

    (5)

  • Heather B.

    Don't get me wrong, the food's great. My brother's halibut was amazing. My sister's steak was really good. But my dad & I both got the 1lb lobster and honestly, we've had better. Also, make sure you order sides because your entree is just your entree, so you'll be dropping a pretty penny here.

    (3)

  • William G.

    Had a early dinner New Year's Eve. Everything was perfect. Looking forward to my next mean here.

    (4)

  • Marilei D.

    This review is for their Happy Hour, which I believe is 3-6 only in the bar. The menu has items priced from $1.95-$4.95. I typically get the calamari which also comes with fries, the gouda and onion pizza, and burger and fries and share it with a friend. Then of course either add a beer or wine. The reason why I absolutely love their happy hour: reasonable portions and quality food. McCormick & Schmick's is known for quality food in their normal dining area, so why wouldn't it be the same for the bar. I've pretty much tried the whole happy menu, and was pleased for the most part. I also like the environment, not too rowdy. AND our bartender and waiter/waitresses were friendly and nice. If I lived close I definitely would be here more often.

    (4)

  • Sarah R.

    I don't remember what it's exactly called but there's only 1 shrimp fettuccine alfredo and it was the best fettuccine i've ever had. it's a MUST TRY! The fried oysters were also bombed!!! i was in love with it! You must try that too!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth R.

    Seafood was fresh and the service was excellent. Loved the seared ahi. Barely cooked.

    (4)

  • Bunny S.

    So I wanted to check out their HH and since the hubby and I got off work early today, thought..."no time like the present" Boy was I disappointed. First of all its not really all that great...your selections are typical..sliders, fish taco, spinach dip, etc. but then I saw portobello sliders and went with that...bad choice the waitress brings out these tiny little burnt pieces of mushroom and then proceeds to tell me, "oh that's just how they are" as I am picking out chard burtness out of my mouth, Yeah nice try sweetheart...so I sent them back and to afraid too order anything else. My hubby got the cheeseburger deal under $5 which came with fries and a side of drummettes decent enough but small. You have to order a drink for 3.50 or more each...which I didn't think was all that cool...but we drowned out the salty wings and fries with coors light the only beer they offer on draft on their HH menu...All in all will not being going back for HH there and may reconsider going out for a regular dinner. I think I prefer Ruth's Chris instead. Disappointed but my mission to try HH in Anaheim continues....Cheers!

    (1)

  • Sandra A.

    It was very nice. Very crowded and noisy, but the food was great and I enjoyed the walk along the Garden Walk even though it was very cold at night and many places were already closed. My only complaint would be that the bread was so good I ate too much and was full for the course. Had to take some of it home because I wanted to eat it but was stuffed. Recommended...

    (4)

  • Pete S.

    Good seafood, weird waitress

    (3)

  • Paul G.

    A pleasant and not-too-pricey steakhouse set amid a cluster of chain restaurants near Disneyland, McCormick & Schmick's evokes the spirit of the old-time steakhouse through everything from its retro drink menu to the velvet curtains that can be drawn across its booths. The menu stresses seafood and the selection is vast. A daily list of the freshest selections tops the menu, which is updated daily. Our drinks were generous and prepared to order. Dana's Mango White was delicious and Paul's martini was just the right temperature. Our prawn appetizer was topped by dried carmelized onions, the likes of which we had never seen before. Dana's filet mignon was cooked to a perfect medium rare. While not the tenderest cut of meat she's ever had (111 Chophouse in Worcester, MA still holds that crown), it was very good. Paul's sea bass was laid on a delicious bed of porcini risotto and a flavorful ratatouille. Yum. The service was mostly brisk and professional until the very end of the meal. That's when the waitress forgot to deliver a second drink order for both diners. She eventually came through, but by that time we had finished our meals and refused the order. We weren't charged, but it seems the waitress could have done more to make up for her oversight than simply whisk the drinks away. McCormick has a new affinity club that we signed up for. it's a $25 one-time fee, but a gift certificate delivered with the sign-up package offsets that cost. The only bizarre detail is that the accumulated points reset to 0 every year. Use 'em or lose 'em. This is such a bad idea that it almost caused us to bypass the offer. Still, we could see no downside in signing up, so took the plunge anyway. You can book through Open Table.

    (4)

  • Kim B.

    I went last the weekend of Valentine's day. The crab cakes were fresh. The crab bisque is execellent and has a great texture. The best thing about the crab is that it didn't taste fishy. It had the best taste from the crab meet.

    (5)

  • Troy T.

    What a surprise to walk into a McCormicks during their amazing happy hour and its practically empty...enjoy it while I can as Im sure the mass will soon arrive. If you havent already discovered the amazing happy hour menu and prices here, you have yet to ever experience happy hour! Aside from an amazing happy hour, the restaraunt dining is always superb. This particular location is great too, although Im sure will be packed and extremly busy once the construction to the adjoiining buildings are complete. Regular priced entrees are pricey but your definately getting quality and your money's worth from a white table cloth dining.

    (5)

  • Jerry X.

    Good and friendly service. But the foood quality is so so. The rib eye is too buttery. Need A1 finally.

    (2)

  • Mark S.

    I ordered king crabs. I know how fresh ones should smell and taste like. Well this one tasted like it was about to get rotten. I am not going to explain the kind of dish I ordered but it amounted to close to 100 dollars for one person. So I have ordered quite a bit and I must say I am thoroughly disappointed at the quality of sea food being provided. I won't waste my money again there.

    (1)

  • Hayley H.

    I was really excited to go to McCormick and Schmicks to have some fresh seafood! I had been to several locations and always walked away extremely satisfied. Overall, my experience was pretty bland but it all started with the waitress. She was one of those cookie-cutter, pruned to be perfect, trying to hard types...absolutely no personality. I hate it when you ask questions or for opinions and you get a response that sounds like it was memorized out of the dictionary. After my family asked several questions, we all settled on different types of fish, I ordered the Australian Barramundi which I had never tried before. The waitress said it was nice flaky, firm fish that was mild in taste..I disagree. The fish was extremely oily, so much so that the pieces just slid off each other. I'm not sure is this is a characteristic of the fish itself, or if the cook was just heavy handed with the oil. I had also just asked for plain fish, simply grilled, nothing else. What I got was a full plate of random food...some vegetable ratatouille and sauce on the fish. After this experience its safe to say that I won't be ordering Barramundi again. If I go again, I think I'll play it safe and order a salad or something hard to mess up. For being represented as a upscale seafood restaurant, McCormick and Schmicks under delivers.

    (3)

  • Kyle J.

    Came for my wifes birthday with 2 friends. Service was excellent. Food was well above average. We would definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Rose O.

    The sea bass was juicy and tender but the udon noodles were awful. It was salty and mushy. The crab bisque was average. Crab cake was not good at all mushy and tasteless. Service was ok however she disappeared at the end of our meal.

    (2)

  • le n.

    I signed up for Yelp just to give this review. McCormick & Schmick's was very disappointing. As a caveat, I have read other yelp reviews that the staff was nice. I agree. All the employees, from the first person we came in contact with to the last, had smiles on their faces and were helpful. However, I am of the opinion that a restaurant should serve good food. This is a seafood restaurant which indicates to me that the seafood on their menu (most, if not all) should be delicious and tasty. Sadly, this was not the case. Although some of the things we ordered were okay (the $50 sampler appetizer, scallops, albacore tuna), they were overpriced and, simply, just okay. The ahi tuna came out in about 8 thin slices and the teriyaki + mango salsa + almond crust on the grenadier were borderline inedible. Not only were these dishes unappetizing, they were overpriced; unreasonably overpriced, considering their taste. The only reason I did not complain was because we were celebrating my sister's birthday with my husband and our respective parents and I did not want to ruin the evening by complaining. But that's what yelp is for. The fact of the matter is, 2 out of the 4 entrees we ordered were horrible and the other 2 were just okay. The reason I give this restaurant 2 stars is because I believe that if a restaurant calls itself a "seafood restaurant," it should sell good seafood. And a friendly staff cannot redeem bad food.

    (2)

  • Steve B.

    Cold soup & warm salad! Ok, so I'm at a convention & this looks like a good place to go eat w/a friend. Of course just walking up around dinner time w/out a reservation will only get you "we're full but you can eat at the bar" line from the host. Whatever...the adjacent restaurants have lines out the door, so we go inside. I order a soup & salad. The soup arrives first (25 min wait) & it's actually cold. I'm starving but it's just not edible. I ask the barmaid to microwave it for me. She brings it back (now only lukewarm) but it's a little more appetizing anyway. I ordered the cream of crab which around ten bucks a bowl isn't cheap. All the chef did is pour heavy cream over some lump crab...there's no attempt at interesting spices or nuanced flavors you learn in culinary school...just a cooking project my nephew in elem school could pull off. I decide to add some cocktail sauce from my buddy's appetizer plate to at least give it some zest, but after 30 seconds it's too cold to enjoy. I kindly ask the barmaid to please warm it up again & she tells me she'll just exchange it for a new bowl. Sadly by the time it arrived she had already cleared the appetizer dishes (w/said cocktail sauce) so I just ate the bland soup plain (although it was warmer finally, but nowhere near hot.) The reason this review gets two stars is because my pal actually enjoyed his dinner...granted just the fish by itself is $20+. That doesn't include any sides...so mashed potatoes etc add three or four dollars for every choice & it gets expensive quick (even w/out alcohol.) BTW the truffle mac&cheese could use some quality tasting cheese. After a one hour & 15 min wait my salad finally arrives. Even though this is a restaurant that is easy to spend over $100 bucks for two to dine, the salad was oddly served on a warm plate! Not warm bacon dressing, that would actually be ok...the plate was hot enough to take the crispness out of the lettuce. I mention this to our waitress/barmaid & she just shruggs her shoulders saying "I guess they just got it out of the dishwasher." I contemplate asking to see the manager but decide I don't want the drama (plus we're in a rush to get back to our night session at the convention center) which we've pretty much missed by now due to wasting close to two hours here. I've had good experiences at other McC & Schmick's but this location takes advantage of the Disney location. Who cares about repeat customers when you can take a good franchise name & drag it thru the dirt. Never coming back to this one.

    (2)

  • Jillian O.

    The seafood is good, however, my friend ordered the rib-eye, and he said it tasted like it was cooked in used grease. Not good. I thought the food could have been better than what it was for having such a good reputation. I think the entire table agreed that we've experienced better and won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • Mykl R.

    This place could be a really high end seafood restaurant if they wanted to be, minus the tasteless overbearing printed out menus, and the typical presentation on plates. They have an excellent happy hour I will give them that, and their drinks....so tasty! They make their juice from scratch, the OJ, the lemonaide....even the sweet n sour. Try the Basil grape refresher...or a Kentucky speed bump. Come here for the drinks, the happy hour, and the desserts.

    (3)

  • Amy G.

    Whats the big deal? We've had much better dinners and Orange Hill or Neiuport 17! We chose this special place for our twins' 22nd birthday, and we were completely disappointed. The food was lack-luster, and the timing of the service was just "off"! We had to wait a long time for our drinks. The Losbster bisque soup was served table-side presented by pouring from a pitcher into a bowl filled with lobster chunks. Looks neat, but tastes cold. Bad! The filet steaks came cooked incorrectly, with little flavor, we had to ask for bernaise sauce to enhance them... totally unacceptable for a high priced steakhouse!. The broccolini was tough and bland and the carrots were sliced so thin it was like they were shredded for a salad. My fish had pieces of shrimp skin or artichoke leaves so I was constantly picking something inedible out of my mouth until I decided not to eat it anymore, so I focused on the potatoes, which had tough, dried out lumps of un-mashed clumps. Then, to top it all off, the coffee was barely warm, too strong and bitter!, ugh!! The cream didnt even lighten it! Obviously, reheated from earlier in the day. Unacceptable! We couldn't believe it!! The timing of the service was off, and we had to wait or ask for cracked pepper, a lemon for my fish, a second cocktail... Just a bad place, or a bad night?? We didn't "GET" why the prices are so high or what the big deal was. I hate to complain, but there were so many things wrong with each of our meals, I had to rate it. Sorry!

    (2)

  • Alexandra V.

    The service and food are absolutely TOP NOTCH. I highly recommend the lobster mashed potatoes as a side dish, or the lobster bisque. Off the charts! Our server April, was just amazing. she was super personable, caring, and her attention to detail is unsurpassed. Go to this restaurant if you're in the area and looking for a delicious, classy meal. You will NOT regret it. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

    (5)

  • Arlene E.

    Yum!!!! For appetizer we had the mussels!!! It was awsome and then for dinner the salmon stuffed with crab

    (5)

  • Jules K.

    I'm only reviewing the Happy Hour menu. Just by the looks of the place it seems to be pricey but the happy hour menu is CHEAP & delish! So worth going to try it out. There's really not much of a deal on the drink but you can get a yummy cheeseburger with a basket of fries for $3 & some change. They give you so much food you're totally full after wards & can hardly have room for drinks. The service here is good too, bar area can get crowded if you're looking to sit at a table for happy hour so call ahead if you're planning to meet up with some friends to make sure space is available.

    (4)

  • Tory T.

    The fish is amazing!!! We shared a salad and that was very good. Even the kids approved of the food. I would come again and spread the word on how good your place is.

    (4)

  • Silja J.

    If it wasn't for the price, I'd give it a four stars. The menu is always changing and I love the variety. I like the ambiance and have sat in an intimate little curtained off booth which is really fun. They have a good wine list, and great service. Besides the fresh seafood, I am continually impressed by the unique and flavorful sauces they serve.

    (3)

  • Matthew H.

    always delivers quality food! great for lunches! compared to the surrounding chain box restaurants this place is one step ahead as u would expect.

    (5)

  • Robert A.

    This place is over-priced and over-rated. The location is well placed in front of Garden Walk in Anaheim, but the dining room is too dark and the service is very slow. We sat at a very large round table that was not very well suited for talking. I will not return to McCormick and Schmick's.

    (2)

  • Linda G.

    I should have known better. Been here several years ago and vowed at that time to never come back due to poor service. Thought I'd give it another chance, only because my girlfriend wanted to meet there for Happy Hour. Well, I guess Happy Hour wasn't so "happy" for our waitress. Called to complain the next day and the manager had a "so what" attitude. Never again!

    (1)

  • Amy F.

    Came here with a party of 11 to celebrate a special event. Our reservation was at 7 pm, and the restaurant was not terribly busy so we were seated immediately. Our server, Patrick, was knowledgable about menu choices, and made several helpful recommendations. We got a couple of appetizer samplers, which were good but nothing you wouldn't find at any seafood restaurant (calamari, popcorn shrimp, crab cakes, coconut shrimp). I ordered Alaskan king crab legs (direct from the tv show Deadliest Catch). They were huge, succulent, and delish. Also sampled the crab bisque, mushroom risotto, and fries with truffle oil. All were extremely yummy. One member of our party felt there was a bit too much char on his steak filet, but not enough to warrant sending it back. Service was efficient and friendly, and our drink glasses were promptly refilled. I think our entire party had a positive experience and would return.

    (4)

  • janet d.

    This is a business casual setting. If you're a seafood fan like me then you'll love the menu. The salmon and loaded mashed potatoes are wonderful!!! I would come here anytime.

    (4)

  • Toria S.

    I don't know how they did it but I was sick for an entire day after eating here. I missed the majority of my day at Disneyland because I was vomiting for 24 hours. If you would like to enjoy your vacation I would avoid eating here.

    (1)

  • Robert H.

    Top notch service by professional waiters/waitresses who know the menu extremely well. They go above and beyond ensuring your dining experience meets and exceeds your expectations! Started with a strawberry-cucumber salad. Main course was the rainbow trout almond crusted with chive beurre blanc. Sides were fresh perky asparagus spears, seasoned just right with a splash of freshly squeezed lemon and a whisper squirting of butter spray paired with very good potatoes au gratin! The server even brought us seconds! 4th time i've been here and the food and service has been consistant each time. Dying to try the prime rib next time!

    (4)

  • Maurilio M.

    Very pricey for the mediocre service. Portions were not that great and could have gone without the rudeness of staff. The taste of the food was okay. I would recommend this only if no other places were open.

    (3)

  • Tania G.

    My husband took me here for my Birthday dinner. I ordered the Costa Rican Halibut. It was so delicious. It went well with the bottle of Sauvignon Blanc the waiter suggested. Actually, the wine was so good that we picked up another bottle at BEVMO a few days later. The service was great. The food was delicious. I have no complaints.

    (4)

  • Vicky C.

    I heard McCormick & Schmick's had pretty good food so me and my boyfriend thought we give it a try since we were in the neighborhood. Didn't make a reservation, just walked in and was able to be seated right away. Here is where things just went down hill. Sat down looked at the menu, everything was fine until after 15-20 mins?, NO ONE came to our table at all. Not even a "Hi, I am your waiter/waitress, I will be right back to take your order." All the servers looked at us but didn't even say a word. What the heck?! I am not the person to just walk out of a restaurant once were seated, but I gave this place an exception. I have never experienced something like this. Maybe when there is a lot of people and the service may be slow, i would understand... but the restaurant was half empty! I am definitely not coming back to this particular location.

    (1)

  • Daniella B.

    the food was pretty good. i had the seafood alfredo and he had the steak. but the waitress we had that day just blew. she was unresponsive, she didn't smile, she looked like she dreaded even being there. it was my boyfriend's b-day. and it was a hundred dollar meal man. not worth it for the crap service. we'll try again in the future.. for we know not all servers are that terrible.

    (2)

  • Esteban M.

    Stopped by M & S after work for a happy hour with some coworkers and thought it might be a good spot. As far as happy hours go, I would give it a thumbs down. There are no drink specials for starters, and I thought the appetizers were weak to almost inedible. The calamari was served in greasy poor tasting batter... very disappointing for a seafood restaurant! Other appetizers that I tried and didn't like were the california rolls and the salmon poke.

    (2)

  • Alice P.

    We just happened to drive the area and decided to give this restaurant a try. The interior is nice and looks like a high end restaurant. The prices were very reasonable for what you get. We ordered the special. It came with an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I can't remember exactly how much it was but I think it was $35-$39 for this special deal. The food and service were both excellent and we will definitely come back again.

    (4)

  • Lauren M.

    only reason for my coming here is the happy hour mahi mahi sliders and garlic fries :) no drink specials though :( the end.

    (3)

  • Mary Cherub M.

    This place is awesome. My boyfriend took me here on our anniversary and it was a great experience. The parking kinda sucked cause it was a busy night. The ambiance was romantic and classy. The host and servers were so polite and accomodating, good drink selection, had the steak and lobster which was nice and juicy. The lobster just melted in my mouth. Overall, I recommend this place to anyone.

    (5)

  • Minda w.

    Very nice restaurant for special occasions or a romantic date. Quality of food was decent but not exceptional. The seafood (yellowtail, mixed grill and jumbo prawns) was of average quality. A little bit on the salty side. The creme brulee was quite delicious. The sugaring was not bitter at all and the creme was just light enough to compliment the sugaring. Dessert was the best part of the meal.

    (3)

  • Lindsay M.

    Not impressed...I ordered my steak medium well...and it was blood red when I got it. The service was okay..but what can you expect from a Disneyland resort-area restaurant?

    (2)

  • Doug B.

    Dependable upscale fish and steak place. The quality of the food is fantastic and the prices aren't bad. I thought the service was outstanding and the atmosphere was good. Overall this is a solid choice, especially for happy hour. Sit at the bar especially if it's just two of you.

    (3)

  • Joel K.

    OK, realize that this was on Sunday (Easter) and they did have a special brunch menu. The food was great, Hostess was great, the server less than attentive. After we finished our meal, he asked if we wanted desert I said clearly yes we would like to see what you have. His response I will be right back with the desert offerings, instead he left the bill on the table???? I stopped him on his rounds and asked where the desert menu was....no apology, virtually no response other than to get the menus and then take a desert order. Really it's so hard to admit that this was a simple oversight????? I think the fact that we were white and he was Hispanic was a problem for him. I don't get that....we are nice to everyone and are very respectful.....but if you make a mistake just man up and say I am really sorry and let me get those menus now. That would be it! But from then to now it makes me not want to return to the place. Just annoying to end the Easter meal! Oh well another day another restaurant not to reccommend.

    (2)

  • Danny C.

    This is a review of the bar and Happy Hour only. The food was OK and the service was kind of bad, but the happy hour deals were pretty good so I'm willing to give this place a few more shots, although based on my experience and the other reviews I'm hesitant about a full blown dinner here. The happy hour is at the bar area only. There is a one drink minimum. My friend insists this isn't enforced at other locations, but I've only been to this one so I can't confirm or deny that. It as probably a 50/50 mix of business people in suits and tourists. I was wearing a tshirt and shorts and felt a little underdressed for the surroundings, but there were enough others dressed casually that I didn't stand out. There is one guy working and he has to be the bartender and server so the poor guy had to run out to the tables and also the patio area and then run back behind the bar to make a drink. He was in a pretty bad mood. He was nice to customers, but you could tell he was hurried and kind of pissed that 3 other front of house workers were just kind of standing in the completely empty dining room with nothing to do. At one point the phone rang no one answered it so the poor guy had to walk to the hostess counter at the entrance of the restaurant and answer the phone. It didn't help that some guy in a suit came in, sat at the bar, and started acting like a total snob. He had the guy start making him several drinks and then stopped him each time because he thought the brand of liquer they were using was too cheap. Finally the jerk told the bartender to hold off on getting him a drink while he decided what he wanted. In the time that guy was deciding the bartender took our order. Most people were getting cocktails as their beer selection was surprisingly small. My friend and I opted for two of their signature cocktails. They were $8.50 each, but we figured it was our first time so we'd try them. I don't know if the guy was new or what, but he didn't know how to make them so he had to use a recipe sheet. The whole time the obnoxious guy at the bar keeps thinking that he's making his drink and yelling out "don't put any of that sh!t in my drink" despite the bartender assuring him that it is not his drink and the presence of little kids dining with their families. Seriously, they need to get guy some help during happy hour. At least a runner or something, because not only is their guy waiting on everyone, he has to run to the kitchen to get food orders. I'm sure the two waitresses who were just kind of standing in the dining room trying to look busy wouldn't mind making some extra tip money working the patio during happy hour. That said, the drink turned out really good. Among the better cocktails I've ever had. The food was also pretty good. We both got the burgers, but we also saw what the people next to us got. Despite being happy hour priced, they came in a decent sized portion, although the burger (which comes with fries) was probably the only item large enough to be a meal by itself. The burger was pretty good, but it was borderline dry. I think due to all the distractions the bartender was having, he forgot to ask us how we wanted the burger prepared. They both came out well done. So next time, if they don't ask and you don't like your burgers well done, make sure to let them know. Like I said, I'm willing to give this place another shot since I liked the burger despite being a bit dry and the happy hour is a good deal. However, just seeing how poorly the happy hour was run and how they gave the guy no one to help him I'm a little apprehensive about spending more money for a full meal here. You can tell a lot about a restaurant just by seeing how they treat their staff.

    (3)

  • Rochelle R.

    My aunt is visiting from the PI, so the family takes her out for lunch. We settle on McCormick & Schmick's. The place is pretty nice compared to the location in Costa Mesa. I ordered the cashew crusted tilapia which comes with green beans and rice. The fish was cooked nicely, very moist, but it just tasted okay. My mom had the Atlantic salmon , which had a very salty crust. My sister had the rainbow trout which was a huge portion and came with veggies. The rainbow trout was the tastiest of all the dishes. The food was alright, I've had better especially at Gulfstream. I'd give the food 3 stars, but the service was pretty bad, so I have to deduct a star. The waiter keep missing our plate when serving the rolls and he even dropped into my dad's lap and didn't even really apologize for it. Our waiter just seemed a little uppity to me. And my aunt ordered a cheeseburger and they ran out...really? I hate when they run out of food and it was only lunch time. Their excuse was they had a party that ordered all the cheeseburgers. Boo! I think I would have rather have eaten at Bubba Gump.

    (2)

  • bETH e.

    Live in the area and didn't check the ratings first. Service was terrible, the food was mediocre and the parking situation is a joke. Too many good places locally. I just have to keep reminding myself to stay away from the chain restaurants close to Disneyland.

    (2)

  • Cuong K.

    WOW!! can you say overpriced for the the type of cooking they have here. the risotto is wayyyyyyyy undercooked (not al dente) and boring. I prolly go to the java restaurant in downtown disney or romano to get a better risotto than here. Just disappointed because why would i pay for such a pricey starter if it's not cooked right. the rest of dishes were alright (fishes etc.) and the french fries is the high point. I mean pf chang is right next door, it would have been a better choice on my part to there instead of here for dinner, oh well.

    (3)

  • Jonathan K.

    Amid the chain restaurants lining the roads leading to Disneyland, this would be another one to pass up. It's never a good sign when they serve entrees separate from the sides, and even worse when the waiter tells you the reason is because of "this popular whole new Atkins craze." I guess they got a lot of complaints from people about there being a pesky baked potato or an annoying rice pilaf on their plates next to their entrees. Aside from the $25+ entrees without a side, the food was unremarkable even by corporate standards. This combined with the annoying parking lot at the Garden walk makes for an unpleasant experience. If you are driving by here, do yourself a favor and don't stop.

    (2)

  • Tony M.

    This restaurant, like it's adjacent peers, is new on the block. This restaurant, like all the restaurants run by the same company, is excellent. The ceasar salad was well prepared (alas, no anchovies) and the ahi tuna, seared on the outside and raw on the inside, was very, very good. The tuna was well selected with no strings, etc. The food that I've had at every McCormick & Schmick's restaurant has always been very good to excellent. Not a flashy place, and few signs of trendiness, but always reliable. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Carla M.

    Became a fan of this place after visiting the one in Seattle, WA, also ate at the one in Viva Las Vegas. I like this place b/c of their cheap happy hour specials, ranging from $1.95-$5.00. This place looks like an upscale seafood restaurant but inside the people that work there are laid back and pretty cool. Going into the anaheim one, we sat at the bar seating. The bartendar also was our server, was greeted right away and was also attentive in serving us and asking us if we were okay. Happy hour is from 3-6pm and also 9-closing. We got there at 3pm and it was not packed at all. I ordered the calamari which was crunchy and fresh, was not stail at all. Also ordered the spinach dip, didn't quite like it as much, i think the dip at Bj's is much better. Oh yah also since im a Disneyland annual passholder, we got 10% taken off our check, only for the dip since that wasn't on the happy hour menu. Haven't tried their entrees here yet, someday soon!

    (4)

  • Mike T.

    Recent lunch had fresh swordfish. Delicious. Solid service, up to par with other M & S places I've been to.

    (3)

  • scott s.

    very expensive and the cook does not know how to cook a steak medium rare i hade to send mine back along with my dads

    (1)

  • Marcus C.

    2 stars for service, attention to detail and ambience, but 4 stars for food, so I settled on 3. Music was way too loud for the business lunch and also the style of restaurant, the vast variety of fresh fish proudly shown at the top of the menu wasn't actually available for lunch and we only received this information after having ordered. However the trout was perfectly cooked and well-presented, the mash didn't overcome the rest of the meal by being over-flavoured and the green beans were lovely and crunchy. All in all the food left me enough reason to return. I just hope the greeter-seater is in a better mood when we return. The management is very friendly (met them outside of the restaurant) but their is definitely some attention to detail needed here.

    (3)

  • JoAnna S.

    We came here for lunch because Roy's was closed and had the crab and shrimp louie (delicious) and the penne bolognese (solid). The Arnold Palmer with fresh squeezed lemonade was bright and refreshing. My salad was much better than I expected with a load of fresh dungeness crab and baby shrimp. The thousand island, which I don't usually go for, was awesome and complemented the seafood really well. The BF's bolognese was surprisingly tasty. The reason for the 2 star rating rather than a 3 star rating is because M &S committed the sin of all sins against butter. Butter! This normally glorious spread and culinary workhorse came to us in a standard white crock accompanied by a hunk of crusty sourdough bread. It did not look right at all. It was pale and whitish with an unnatural sheen about it. We were starving so we slathered some on and we were both repulsed. It tasted like vegetable shortening that was left in unwrapped in a refrigerator with garlic and onions. Sucio!! We called the waitress over and she insisted it was the house whipped unsalted butter, to which my BF exclaimed "It's no butter I know!". I gave him the side eye for being rude but he was right, it tasted nothing like butter. It might have had butter in it but judging from the whitish hue and shiny surface it was at least stabilized/tainted with vegetable shortening. Trying to pass off adulterated butter for real butter...unforgivable.

    (2)

  • A A.

    Spent the day at a trade show at the Anaheim convention center....went to Bubba Gumps first...but there was wait, so we came here....no line, and no wait on a Saturday evening. Service got off to a very slow...in fact, no start...I think somebody wasn't paying attention, so we asked for a new server. The next guy was very nice....service turned out to be ok...he made several nice recommendations. We tried the grilled calamari and oyster sampler as appetizers. Both were nice, fresh, and flavorful. We tried several entrees, my foodie friend ordered the Wild Black Ruff Cape Town South Africa. The food server recommended this, said it was his favorite. He picked a winner...very nicely flavored, presented, and the udon noodles were a great paired starch. My buddy tried the Lobster Ravioli Topped with Blue Crab, nice sauce...and I tried the Halibut Astoria Alaska with ginger butter....wow, the fish was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was fantastic. I think this was the best entree of the evening. We were pretty stuffed, we had been drinking coffee and snacking all afternoon at a coffee tradeshow...but we took a look at the dessert menu anyhow. We ordered the chocolate bag with fresh berries...mmmmmmm it was so nicely presented, and tasted so good. A great ending to a very nice meal. Enjoyed the day "K"...thanks for inviting me...and "E"...we're going to have to do it again soon...

    (3)

  • Felicia C.

    NO. Though I am only the 4th person to review, I am surprised at the 4 and 5 star ratings. While back in SoCal visiting, my friends and I went to McCormick & Schmick's Grille and all agreed that it was the worst dining choice we could have made. Since it was the 4th of July, the place was pretty empty, but the service was still very slow. They were slow to take our order, slow to bring our bread, and slow to check up on us. I had the Tilapia fish, which was not all that well-prepared (tasted kinda like deep fried batter fish), and the mashed potatoes it came with was mediocre and a bit bland. Two of my friends had the Pulled Pork Mini Sliders, and both did not think the sliders were all that great. Edible, but definitely not good enough. And let me just say that the decor/atmposphere feels like it's a restaurant for the elderly folks. Thanks to McCormick & Schmick's Grille, I've remembered not to take the Bay Area dining experiences for granted!

    (1)

  • Kate N.

    You get what you pay for.... Last time I ordered the 1.95 burger during happy hour, it came out without a patty. Had to send it back. Burger was overcooked and although we ordered several appetizers, none were really good. Left feeling full but like I hadn't really had a satisfying meal.

    (2)

  • Jhenifer N.

    They would get zero stars if possible however apps were good. After that the experience went from good to absolutely unacceptable! I ordered the seared ahi, there was a type of cucumber salad that came with the fish and rice rolls is how the menu read. I specifically asked our server.... Is there any seaweed on the plate whatsoever? She very specifically said NO. I again asked just to make sure.....So no seaweed in that salad....again she replied NO. I am deathly allergic to seaweed, it can literally kill me. Another server brought the entree and I examine the salad, smell it and ask him so there is no seaweed in this salad, he says It is straight up seaweed salad with cucumber, not to mention there are two california rolls on my plate to boot, I tell him thank god I didn't dig in and he takes it back to the kitchen. When the plate returned the salad was gone but the california rolls were still there! HELLO cross contamination and again tell him, SEAWEED CAN KILL ME! Did he or she not warn the kitchen that this was an allergy issue? By this time I am getting pretty pissed at the utter disregard of the situation! I no longer have an appetite and they wisked the plate away both times so quickly I didn't even have a chance to tell them not to bother returning it to me, so it comes again finally with no seaweed but through the whole thing I had noticed that the ahi was brownish and did not look fresh at all. I decide against my better judgement to give it a try. I feel sorry for whoever laundered the linen napkins because that is where it ended up! So my experience was horrible! I am from Seattle, eaten at all the McCormick & Schmick's very happily but Anaheim, listen to all the reviewers BAD quality and careless service! BTW- Mother in law had lobster ravioli, bland & naked of sauce. Husband had Filet and Scampi, ordered Med-Rare it was more Med-Well, Scampi was boring. Daughter had Tilapia Picata type dish, she enjoyed it.

    (1)

  • Derik L.

    Went here for Business Christmas party. Actually had to chase a waiter down to order a drink. It took them a good 15 minutes to provide it. Same for others at our table. Salad arrived and we joked about how long it would take to get additional dressing. Had 6oz Filet Mignon with Green beans and salad. It was ordered Medium and arrived medium rare (pink throughout). I didn't want to risk losing another 30-40 minutes waiting for another - and I'm ok with medium rare. Still, It cut like a sirloin - very tough. A medium rare filet thats tough? that's almost non existent. I can only guess they are serving "Select" grade beef rather than at least Choice or Prime like Flemings, Ruth Chris, Jazz kitchen (highly recommended) or..even Cheesecake Factory.. for the price. We buy filet because its tender and pleasing to munch on. Huge let down by the McCormicks. They allotted two young waiters to serve a party of about 25. As you can imagine, the service was very poor and almost non existent at our table. Instead of waiting another 15 minutes for the waiter to bring a 2nd cocktail I went to the bar and ordered. once ordered - the waitress intercepted and said "i'll take of that for you"... I should not have let her because it took another 15 minutes to arrive.... her reason for intercepting was so that the 18% gratuity would be included... and get this - They charged a TAX ON THE GRATUITY to get a couple more dollars out of it. Is this even legal? Spoke with the manager about the nearly non existent service, large "mandatory gratuity" and "tax on the mandatory gratuity" He parlayed the fact that even though i had gone to the bar myself to get a drink (since the waitress was nonexistent), she did eventually bring the drink... Wow. the guy was oblivious to customer experience. also, very overpriced. $7.00 for a bud light.. plus 18%, plus Tax on the 18% and a lonnnng wait for it.. ?? This place sucks. I paid the manager personally with cash... and they charged my credit card (on hold for open tab) as well... now I get to waste more time disputing it with my credit card company. again, this place sucks in so many ways. I have no problem paying nice tips for good service, there was none, and the managers rude "we don't care that you had to come for your own drink - we brought it to you eventually" attitude just finalized the experience as a bad one, warranted this review, and the reason why I'll recommend that our company (and other businesses that i manage) doesn't return.

    (1)

  • Jack T.

    Few customers at 6:30 on a Saturday night because while the service was friendly, it was very slow and, more importantly, the fish was not fresh from the salmon to the oysters. The coffee was the best part of a $95 dinner. This restaurant needs new food buyers or management. We won't be back.

    (2)

  • Diane P.

    I ordered Lobster Bisque. I found it quite salty w the croutons in it. My niece ordered Buttermilk Fried Shrimp and it was comped due to an issue we had. Shrimp kisses appetizer were very delicious. Service was good. I would probably only go back for happy hour.

    (3)

  • Deidre V.

    We went here last night for my Mom's 92nd birthday - she's a very "young" 92 year old who loves fish so I thought this would be a good place to celebrate. Most of the food was good, but not great. My husband loves clam chowder, but said his was mediocre. The salmon on the trio plate was very good and my mother liked the stuffed shrimp on her entree. One of our sons ordered the ribeye medium well - he told them he wanted it barely pink. It was served quite red so he sent it back and it was returned cooked inside, but charred black on the outside. Another son had a chicken and pasta dish and he said it was OK. In my opinion, the calamari appetizer was the best thing. The almond cookie dessert was pretty good, but I was rather upset when desserts were served, so I didn't really enjoy it. My iced tea glass was empty for a long time and no refills were offered; I had to ask for a refill. The biggest disappointment was how they dealt with my mother's birthday. I told them we were celebrating a birthday when I made the reservation, we walked in with birthday gift bags which sat in plain sight throughout the dinner (that should have been a hint) and my husband told our waitress it was my mother's birthday. We ordered desserts, but my Mother only wanted a scoop of ice cream. They delivered our desserts, but there wasn't even a candle on her ice cream, no singing - nothing! I asked the waitress if she could get a candle for the ice cream, which she eventually did. She eventually apologized; but to say the least I was quite upset with Breana's service. We go out to dinner to celebrate each of our birthdays and I've never seen a server ignore the birthday person like this. Restaurants always provide a candle and usually a song for the celebration. Truthfully, I don't think our dining experience was worth $286 for five people (there was only one mixed drink) - and really, how hard is it to put a lighted candle on the birthday person's dessert! We won't be going back.

    (2)

  • Jenn P.

    Went bowling at 300 and came here for dinner after. I know the name but had never dinned here before. They were really busy when we walked in but luckily we snagged a seat in the bar. My recommendation though, is to make reservations if you plan on doing dinner here. They offer a nice menu (mainly seafood options), some steaks, and a few pastas. Here is what we tried. -Starters-My friend had a caesar salad (basic) and I had the lobster bisque. Ill take this opportunity to mention I love lobster bisque. I actually seek out places that serve it haha. M&S's was definitely on point. -Main courses-My friend had the lobster ravioli and I had the salmon. He raved about the pasta, and from the bite I tried I would agree. The salmon was great as well. -Desserts-We shared a New York cheese cake with fresh berries. I dies and went to heaven haha. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and we were served very fast for as busy as they were. Overall I recommend this restaurant. Just remember...make reservations =)

    (4)

  • Joanna T.

    M&S tends to be a "predictably good" upscale chain. I had a business lunch here today with a few co workers and the food was predictable - good, but nothing special really. What made this particular M&S a 4 star instead of a 3 was a great server. One of my colleagues is VERY, VERY picky and our waiter handled her 500 special requests gracefully. (I would have punched her, but im a bad person) FYI, this location is just a few blocks from Disney so it fills up with families on holiday. That can be a plus or a minus depending on your mindset.

    (4)

  • Jay D.

    Disneyland, the happiest place on earth is one thing; but, when I saw McComick and Shmick's, on my approach, my heart skipped a beat faster than the banter between any 2 famous sidekicks: Mulder and Scully. Unrequited relations. Xena and Gabrielle. Unrequited lebianism. Batman and Robin. Unrequited brohams. Starsky and Hutch. See Batman and Robin. Bert and Ernie. They already have hands up their asses. Frodo and Sam. Hobbits aren't real, and neither are Bert and Ernie. Rivers and Gates This is first ballot HOF, son! The restaurant is large and busy and loud and casual given the number of people that had spent the day toursiting and conventioneering (I just made up words). There are locals too, the better-dressed ones out having an evening in the Anaheim Garden walk. The service was friendly and quick and he really did seem like he did enjoy what he was doing. Customer service in the Disney area takes skill given the number of people that pass through daily. You've got to have your game on. Thanks for your service! You were duly rewarded also with a nice tip. I'm a devoted believer with more faith to McCormick and Schmick's than Tebow and a Hail Mary. I've been to a number of the locations now and each time, I've been duly satisfied. I was disappointed a bit, when I didn't see a Squid Ink Risotto that I had at their Beverly Hills location, but the 27 day, dry-rubbed ribeye turned that frown upside down along with having my girl's 5-year old take a smell of my Maker's Mark whiskey and scream, "oooooh, chemicals!" With that primordial excitement of a child in the vicinity that oozes Disney, how can you not have a good time?

    (4)

  • Angie L.

    I wanted to give this place more stars. Went here to watch a game, and surprisingly it was rather empty. We got decently great service, even after we moved tables to a better view of the TV. Good: mahi mahi was OK. It was cooked moist, but the flavor was not memorable for me, on the bland side. But I guess I'd rather eat food that is bland than overly salty. So to that end, it was OK. Was it worth the $twentysomeodddollars probably not. Meh: steak, friend got I forget which cut of steak but he asked for medium and it kind of came out more on the dry, well done side which was disappointing. Everything adds up.. you sit here and have drinks, then you add dessert and a little after dinner coffee and wow somehow 2 people end up leaving with quite a hefty bill. The service was never slow, and fellow restaurant goers were on the older end of the spectrum but friendly as the game was on. I would rank this place on a place that was just OK, would I ever crave to return, most likely not. For the price, it wasn't worth the taste of the food, and yet it was OK to go somewhere like this if you're just catching up with someone.

    (2)

  • Nate M.

    Food was just ok. Big problem was the hostesses. They acted incredibly stuck up. This place isn't even that nice.

    (1)

  • Holly Y.

    Outstanding atmosphere, service and food! Top Notch!

    (5)

  • Brandon S.

    This is one of the best seafood places I've been to in this area. Don't make fun of me, there aren't a whole lot to choose from - I live in San Bernardino. lol. If i lived in San Francisco, then this would probably be 5th or 6th. For the starter, I ordered the Coast to Coast tuna - seared tuna, love seared tuna. Then for the meal I ordered the mahi mahi with the crab potato hash - holy cow it was good. and the mahi mahi was moist, and so flavorful. it also came with the sweet corn bisque - really good as well. Its a dimly lit place, created a nice ambiance - the only downside is that you are a little bit close together with other tables, and you know what happens when its soccer mom's night out, and they each have ONE glass of wine - its like trying to talk over a bunch of orangutans. Either way, it was a really good dinner, everything went smoothly.

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    This is a good place for a large group where we were able to share many different plates. In general, most of what we got was average to sub par seafood, some fried and very greasy. This place is located in chain food mecca and there's ample parking---even valet service. I've always felt M&S is chain seafood with table cloths....a small step above a Denny's. OK, maybe not quite that bad, but what exactly is their target market? People who forgot to make a rez? 2 stars is being kind with regard to food, but the service was very good. The ambiance is that of an 80's seafood chain.

    (2)

  • Michelle T.

    Rounding up for excellent customer service!!! Came here for a company x-mas party and it was a nice place for our group of 10. RE: the food= it was A-OK. Nothing blew me away or disappointed- it was rated a 3 on yelp and i knew what to expect! I think most people come for their happy hour? Hot sampler came with a good amount of popcorn shrimp, crab cake, fried shimp and calamari. A good plate to share. Chopped Salad was a bit boring- i like mine filled with goodies. My main dish =Salmon was tender but a bit too fishy? crabcakes were good and shrimp was a bit tough. Liked the sweet potato mash and veggies. Dude's Ribeye was ok, but lacked a lot of that caramelized flavorful crust you'd expect from a rib eye. The filet seems to be a better choice here. Dessert on the other hand, we really enjoyed! Creme brulee was good and i got the dark chocolate bag (more like a box) filled with blood orange thick mousse and fresh berries! *chocolate trio is to be shared between 2-3 people per server. *inside Anaheim Garden Walk next to Roys. Disney traffic is a pain - so avoid all disney labeled roads off the 5 if possible!

    (4)

  • Tess J.

    We came here to celebrate my husband and my daughters bday last night. We were a party of 10. Food was ok. Service is very slow. We asked for steak sauce and by the time we got it my husband is already half way done with his steak. 5 of us got the steak and lobster dinner. Thank God my daughter ordered the grilled salmon... Because that evening after dinner , 5 of us that ate the lobster suffered from stomach ache. I called the restaurant today to report the incident and they said they will look in to it and they will call me back. No one called me back. We spent $400.00 and this is the service we got. I will never recommend this place to anyone. Pls disregard the one star. No star for this review.

    (1)

  • Joy N.

    I called in for pick up and a gentlemen name Richard answer the call. He sounded like he was not interested in helping me. He asked if I knew what to eat if not to call back after looking at the menu not even knowing that I had already seen the menu on yelp. He then took my order and asked me for my name I told him 3 times and he still had it wrong. After I called back to add more on my order and he sounded upset and said " your order is already done and you coming to pick it up " I'm not sure if he did not hear that I wanted to add more to my order. As I arrived he didn't even greet me and just said you are here for your order and once again said a different name. He didn't hand me my bill but tried showing me the bill but I told him I can't see the total. As I gave him my gift card and cash he told me the card was invalid and I need pay a different way. I told him I checked my balance and I can show proof he then said oh its because your card wasn't working on our machine and that he would manually input it. After he gave me food I told him I orders a bread bowl but I didn't see it in the bag he said you have to eat that here if you wanted it. I said how come I was charged the bowl price vs cup he said because he thought I would eat it here. When I said this is a pick up! I did not tip the guy. Worst service ever!

    (1)

  • Pamela L.

    The wine selection was good, went here for New Year's dinner. The mahi mahi was way too overcooked to the point where it was dry. I can tell the cook was heavily relying on the sauce but I could taste it... My counterpart had the ribeye which was cooked much better, but how can you do medium rare wrong? The bill came out to be over $50 for everything, just seemed really pricey for average to below average food.

    (1)

  • Alma E.

    I was very disappointed by the service and most of all the food, will not b coming here again.

    (1)

  • Alexandra L.

    This was my first time at McCormick. The food was good, but nothing spectacular. We ordered the Coast to Coast Tuna as an appetizer - it was tasty. For an entree I ordered the Seared Scallops - the scallops were seared perfectly, and the sautéed spinach was good, but the crab and potato hash was too salty. Two other people in my party also agreed that the food was too salty. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. Overall, the food was good, but really not worth the price.

    (3)

  • John K.

    Not bad but a little expensive for the portions. Service was good, food was good. Parking is not really good in the structure, stayed 2 minutes past the validation period and had to pay for the parking. The restaurant was noisy with kids (tourists) so not great ambiance for a nice dinner.

    (3)

  • Carole C.

    ANTS!!!! BUGS!!! Everybody in my group sent their food back! I ate it and PAID for horrible food. I live in Laguna Beach and had to take my parents to use the carpool lane to meet friends in Anaheim. My parents sat at a different table in the bar. My large party was very unhappy and sent everything back. I paid for some of their meals. When my parents and I got in the car they told me that they had RED ANTS in their food, on their menus and on them! I called the manager-he told me I was confrontational! YES!!!!! We have major health issues and can NOT be compromised. I don't expect to go to a restaurant and pay for food other people don't want only to find out that my father who had THREE heart surgeries last year was bitten by ants and he didn't want to tell me. Why doesn't the same restaurant in Irvine near Equinox/Sports Club have this issue? It is a pleasure to eat there! I want ALL my money back and an apology. The manger hung up on me in Anaheim-I left a message for the Regional Manager to call me with the manager in Irvine. ANTS? I paid for the go-backs from others and left the waitress over 20 percent tip-it wasn't her fault and I am confrontational? Too bad the health department is closed already Friday night after 7 PM. Guess who I will be calling on Monday? Oh and Justin-the manager-yes I am CONFRONTATIONAL with a cardiac patient that has been bitten by red ants in your restaurant! I want a FULL refund for what we ate and the what I paid for that others returned!!!!!!! PLEASE do NOT go to this horrible place!!!!

    (1)

  • Billy M.

    This year our company team had Christmas dinner here, & it was awesome. I had the 14 oz New York strip w/ sautéed green beans, julienned carrots, & lobster mash. My GF (Billy's Boog) had Filet w/ steamed veggies. A very cool night!!!

    (4)

  • De n.

    Whaa?

    (2)

  • Kevin B.

    While at a conference near by I went to McC & S because it was close and had a happy hour. Their happy hour is a great value and they even run it on Saturday and Sunday. The food was great and the drink prices during happy hour are a good value.

    (3)

  • Max G.

    We've eaten at the M&S in Burbank a number of times and thought this one in Anaheim would be as good. Turns out we were wrong. We had the calamari, which was flavorless, the Caesar salad, which was OK, and the fresh Idaho trout which was overcooked and flavorless. The service was also bad. Although the restaurant was only half full, it was difficult to find our waiter to take our order, get bread or pay the bill. For what they charge, this restaurant should offer better food and service. We won't go back.

    (2)

  • Carole M.

    Party of three ordered the ahi, halibut, and a steak. The steak was cold but well prepared, the ahi portion small and it didn't look high quality, and the halibut was served cold accompanied by ice cold potatoes. Halibut lacked flavor as well, except for the vaguely unpleasantly oily citrus panko topping. Would not repeat. Server was pleasant but service was slow.

    (2)

  • Catherine C.

    I came here during restaurant week with my family for my birthday. We were seated in our own little corner which was almost like a little room, so if you like privacy, opt for one of those. So after being seated, we perused our menus, and when we were about ready to order, the host comes with menus that say "Happy birthday Catherine!" on them. Thanks! But um, it's a little late. Anyway, to put it briefly, service was pretty much terrible. We had to ask our waitress three times for a missing table set before she finally remembered to bring one, and we waited almost 45 minutes between each course. When our waitress brought my birthday cupcake, she threw it at the wrong person (my mom) and told her happy birthday. And lastly, we were charged incorrectly on our bill (and no waitress was in sight for us to tell... ). The food was pretty good though. I had the calamari for amuse bouche, the seafood chowder, crabcake, and sorbet for dessert. The seared ahi tuna was also good, but if you're not a fan of sashimi, don't get that. Portions were all pretty small, except for dessert. We tried all of their desserts on their restaurant week menu (sorbet, upside down apple pie, truffle cake sundae), and they were all good! But their food isn't amazing enough to make up for their lack in service. Unless I'm coming to try their happy hour, I probably won't be back.

    (3)

  • Pat E.

    Our group of 4 experience= outstanding service from Breana, tasty food (we cleaned all of our plates), nice to take a break from Disney Parks such a short distance away. While only the first hour of parking is free for everyone, McCormick and Schmicks will validate your parking so you can take your time and enjoy. Have always LOVED their sourdough bread. 4 of us had 3 entrees: Parmesan Crusted Flounder, Almond Crusted Trout, Cashew Crusted Tilapia, appetizers of Arugula and Roasted Beet salad, Flatbread, Iceberg Wedge, Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Iced Tea, and a large Pelligrino, for $111.65 PLUS tax and tip. NO desserts, and NO Alcohol or coffee as it was too early yet for us starving night owls who arrived at the Restaurant at 5:15pm for our Lunch. Yep, it is pricey, as are most of the Disney restaurants. We will definitely return.

    (5)

  • Lily A.

    My last meal for restaurant week, it was a tough decision but we were in Anaheim so we ended up here. I have no complaints, my meal was yum. I got the grilled calamari which tasted great and wasn't tough or chewy. Then I went onto my seafood and corn chowder which was 5 stars! I loved it. Then I went onto the sea bass...absolutley cooked to perfection. Then I ended with the upside down cake with ice cream and blackberries and walnuts with brownies! Damn, it was good and it was full size, the thing was huge. I love sweets and even this was too much for me. At the end I was stuffed with good food and all for $30!! I liked the food and I like the price! MC&S I'll see you again for some seafood and corn chowder!

    (5)

  • James B.

    Last year my wife and I had dinner at this location to celebrate our anniversary and had a very nice dining experience. Food and service was very good. We decided that we would return this year to celebrate our 40th anniversary based on that experience. Last night was a MAJOR disappointment. Our reservations were for 6:30 pm and we arrive just before that. I had mentioned that is was our 40th anniverary when I made the reservations. We were seated right away and then sat and watched them seating table after table of people around us over the next many minutes. As we continued to watch, they began bringing water and taking drink orders at some of the large tables that were seated after we were. It seemed that no one that worked there knew we were there. I finally flagged someone down and mentioned that no one had helped us. She did get someone to bring us water and we waited some more. Again I had to flag a gentleman down (I think he was a manager) and he was very apologetic and pointed to a tall server that was helping a table of 8-10 that was seated after us and said that he would be our server. Sensing that we would be waiting for a good while longer we asked him to get us another server. It ended up being the young lady who we initially talked to. The only reason I gave this review two stars was because of her. When we finally got cocktails they were ok, nothing special. We shared a shrimp cocktail that was very underwhelming as an appetizer. My wife said that her King Salmon dinner was good (but she hates to complain). I ordered the the dry rubbed rib eye cooked medium and a side of lobster (warm and just so so) for us to share. All of the food was barely warm, my steak was cooked rare and was very CHEWY. I tried eating a few bites and gave up. The vegetables served with the steak were almost cold and also tough and hard to cut even with a knife. The manager offered to replace the steak with something but by then we had been there so long I had lost interest. They did take my dinner off of the bill but that is always too little too late. The two best things that we had last night was the bottle of Merryvale Cabernet and the Nothing Bundt cake that we brought. I came with 4 $50 gift cards for McCormicks, used 2 of them and after this experience not sure that I want to use the other 2. PS: As we were about to go out the door in the lobby, the manager said "you're leaving already? - can I offer you a glass of champagne?" They took an opportunity to make a special night for a special occasion and made a MESS of it.

    (2)

  • Chow H.

    Very nice interior and very friendly and some of the best service anywhere. It was a little awkward to have such nice service since I am accustomed to eating at regular restaurants. Here, the wait staff will place the napkin on your lap for example. I highly recommend you give this place a try as well as the other location on Santa Ana or Irvine.

    (5)

  • captain m.

    Parking B. Location A. Service A. Ambiance A. Food Presentation B+. Food flavor B-. Restrooms B. Kevin, our was our waiter and pretty near perfect in every way. The bread was good but we had to ask for it. Cooper River salmon was good but I have had much better at Pasadena Cameron's Seafood Restaurant. The risotto was excellent. Seafood chowder was nothing special. King crab was excellent. The McCormick & Schmick's Prefered Guest Membership is wrong. You are required to pay a one time fee of $25 and they send you a $25 dining certificate - lame. I do not like to give any establishment a free float.

    (4)

  • Ellie F.

    My hubby and I have been here a few times before and have a decent experience. However, we had only come during lunchtime. It was our first time here for dinner, and we had a horrible experience. It was a busy Saturday night, so the hostess told us that it would be a 45 minute to 1 hour wait. She took down our name and phone number. We walked around the Gardenwalk and came back about 30 minutes later. My husband asked the hostess how much longer the wait would be, and she told him that his name was not on their list. The manager helped us out and got us seated in 10 minutes. We were seated inside, but no one helped us for a good 15 to 20 minutes. I guess it was a really busy night. The server finally came to our table, and we quickly ordered since we were famished. Plus, my son was getting fussy. Then we proceeded to wait and wait and wait and wait and wait. It took a good 45 minutes to an hour to get our food. I ordered a mixed green salad and bowl of clam chowder. My husband got the shrimp scampi, and my son got the fish and chips. Again, I guess the kitchen was really busy. The food was okay. They did not refill our water glasses or our bread till our check came. Oh...and here's the funny moment of the night. In the middle of dinner, the hostess calls my husband's cell phone to let us know that our table was ready. BUT we were already seated. Lol. Anyway, we will definitely not come here again, especially at dinnertime.

    (1)

  • Maddie C.

    McCormick's made sure to tell us that they closed at 10pm on a Thursday night. They repeated this to us twice, when we tried to walk in at 9:30 pm. Right...that's a whole 30 minutes where you can actually have some customers...5 of us to be exact. We walked in at 9:30 pm and asked if they had their late night happy hour menu. They said, we close at 10pm and made no motion for us to keep walking in. No one offered to lead us to a table or hand us a menu. It was really awkward. So we walked out. UM. Yea. Don't come here, they don't want your business.

    (1)

  • Mandy M.

    For being horribly allergic to fish (mainly shellfish) this restaurant is very bare boned. I came with my boyfriend and a good friend of ours, and I do have to say they enjoyed their food very much (fish and chips, and a Hi tuna, I think). I had the six ounce steak, which had a nice taste. My problem is that my only option of sides were veggies and bread (which I dug into, wholeheartedly), but as far as everything else went, I felt a bit cornered because I could only order a steak. I had a mixed drink as well - it was a light yellow and I believe it had gin or Jameson in it. Was tasty. Service was a bit slow but the place was busy. Staff was friendly although on the walk in it took a bit for the host to greet us, she was on the phone and upon us walking in she looked down until she was done with her call. It could have been handled differently but I had a decent time.

    (3)

  • John D.

    I feel like the quality of food here has increased drastically in the last couple of years. I will go back. Sea bass was great.

    (4)

  • Hank Q.

    I had a terrific experience with M&S when I hosted a surprise birthday dinner on December 29, 2013. Everything was handled exceptionally well from the time I worked with Laura, the Private Dining Coordinator, to set up the event, to the execution of the event by the servers. The food was excellent in taste and presentation. All 46 of my adult guests raved about the food. I'm sure the kitchen worked hard to provide 3 appetizers, soup or salad, a choice of 3 entrees, and a choice of 2 desserts to earn such compliments. The 3 servers were extremely polite, efficient and professional. They accommodated every request made by my guests and me. And, it's a good thing everything went well. M&S prices aren't cheap. It was an expensive evening, but it was a once in a lifetime event being celebrated and the service provided by the M&S staff made the event memorable for my guest of honor, my guests and me. Thanks to them.

    (5)

  • Christopher B.

    Brought my girlfriend here for her birthday, management team is very strong, but service could have been much better considering how expensive it is. Drinks are fairly priced; appetizer prices are nearly unreasonable. I may or may not return

    (3)

  • Alex B.

    My family and I went right at opening on a Saturday morning (11:30am) to celebrate my sister's birthday. Though the hostess saw us standing outside the door before she unlocked it, she did not open it for us nor did she welcome us in. After we walked in she was nowhere in sight. Finally she returned to the host stand and asked how many in our party. We did not have reservations, but considering it was a Saturday, they were seemed fairly available to take us in regardless. We told her there were six in our party and she first took us to a 5 top small round table and said she'd be back with another place setting. After we took a quick glance around and saw that we were the only ones in the restaurant, we asked to move to the open 6 top that gave us plenty of room. (during our lunch of two hours, there were hardly any other parties that showed up..so not sure why that move was made..not like they had reserved parries, etc..anyway). It took about 15 minutes after they opened for their music to turn on...(cricket cricket...kind of awkward). The service after was friendly but slow. Drinks (cocktails) took at least 15 minutes (again, we were the first ones in the restaurant)...we would have gladly ordered two or more but we were unsure of when they'd arrive. I ordered the hibiscus margarita (it was not for me, sorta medicinal tasting but I tried something new). The food was uninteresting... It was definitely decent taste wise...no real complaints there but for the price.. it was just uninteresting. My table ordered mostly seafood (shrimp, halibut, etc)... Our server was like I said friendly, but not as attentive as he could have been. Again, considering how slow their business was that morning, had he stopped by a few more times, his tab may have been higher ..could we have ordered more drinks etc. Overall, I would like to give them another chance...of the options in the Garden Walk they definitely SEEM top 3 for ambiance and menu. Maybe it was just an off day. I definitely will not go first thing the morning...they didn't feel prepared for business.

    (2)

  • Gordon P.

    Bar service lacked the last time we were here. THis is in the Disney area so lots of tourists around, but this restaurant not as full as I would think it should be. Service at the bar was slow even though they were only about 30% capacity. Lots of open tables at 8pm in the main dining room on a Saturday evening. Table service was professional, drink and wine recommendation by our server was good. Had a salmon entree that was prepared very well. THey might need to rethink the menu or do something different to gain more of the tourist trade. We went here because we had a gift card, otherwise I would have gone more to a local restaurant. All in all it was good. If I'm going for seafood I would want more fresh items. I'll probably be back, I'm just not sure when and I wont be hurrying back.

    (3)

  • Ashley H.

    i always wanted to check this place out (even though the reviews are whatevers on yelp), but it isn't something that was ever in my top 3 for the day LOL...anyways my sister gave us a $50 gift card for mccormicks and on friday we decided to check it out we made reservations w/ open table (always convenient) we got a booth in the back and it was very private which i loved. we got the calamari as a starter and for my meal i got 2 appetizers the ahi tuna plate and the mussels (it was cheaper than a meal and i wanted both...honestly it was a great choice) and my friend go the steak medallions we started off w/ a bottle of saint M riesling (bleh nastiest riesling i had...but we felt bad asking her to take it back -_-) and got the calamari...the calamari was good...but nothing special also we got a piece of bread (literally looked like a piece of bread cut into 3 small pieces...and it was the end...bleh not good!) our dishes came out...the mussels are great! the ahi was not :( the spices were wayyyy too strong for such a great piece of fish...so sad...but i would highly recommend the mussels a huge order for about $10 my friend's dish...was SO SAD :( the meat wasn't tender there wasn't any seasonings...it wasn't good and it was almost $30. yea i know why did he order steak @ a fish house?! well bc the waitress recommended it and he loves his meat....ugh i won't come back...maybeeee for HH but never for a meal. so sad...oh well at least i can say i tried it :/

    (2)

  • Liv A.

    I came here for a weekday lunch with my cuzzo. Service was good but I am docking a star because my salad was unacceptable. I'm not one to return my food unless it is terrible. The tomatoes in my salad were sliced up, still having the stickers on them. I told the waitress and she apologized profusely. I felt bad bc it wasn't her fault; she did not prepare the food. They made me a new one, but after that I was paranoid and checking all our dishes.

    (2)

  • David G.

    Overpriced for the quality of the food and service. The asperagus still had the fibrous ends. My plate had obviously sat under a heat lamp for a long time - there was a quater inch crust on the mashed potatoes. The service was exceedingly slow. Compared to Steakhouse 55 (same price range and whose food was excellent and service superb). M & S was a very strong disappoint.

    (1)

  • Tamara J.

    Stevenen: Great review bud. They took the burger off the HH menu. Hazel: Great review girl. Whoever you got was off the day I went. HH prices are good. $5 wine and $2.95 to 5.95 apps. Sweet tater fries are actually pretty good but the lemon tabasco aioli doesn't pair well. Get Ranch or ketchup. Sliders were dry but ok/average. Quesadilla was pretty tasty. but could use more cheese Bruschetta was really good- great balsamic reduction, could boost the garlic and basil up a notch. Also the smallest when sharing like we were. The service was very efficient. And I'm not there to meet a new BFF. But could just one of you have smiled at us? Volunteered your name? Asked how we were doing on this lovely day? Not quite rude, just cold and impersonal. And in the name of all you hold dear, do NOT forget to have your parking validated. If this place pops up on the HH rotation again, I'll pick a different location.

    (2)

  • Henry C.

    This chain is absolutely horrible. Went here as it looked like a good place to go and we were starving. Walked in and we had to wait about 5 minutes to get seated even though the place was practically empty. Anyways, we were seated and then handed the menus. Aside from being over-priced, this place does not seem to be very appetizing. We browsed and had the shrimp wrapped in bacon as an appetizer. These were pretty good and about the only thing i remember we had. Our main courses were pretty bland and overall nothing exciting for the money. I would recommend you try some other place, Cheesecake Factory down the block is WAY better.

    (2)

  • Porsche C.

    I came here for happy hour at the suggestion of a friend. The red sangria was delicious and under five dollars. I had the burger and fries for $2.95. It was juicy and tender. My group also had the chicken drummettes and California rolls. The rolls were ice cold as though they had been pre-made and stored in the refrigerator beforehand. The drummettes were the right amount of spicy but not crisp at all. The service was comically bad. The food was very slow. This is odd given that it all seemed pre-made. The servers had bad attitudes like the hated being there and wanted to make sure that you hated it too. The waiter walked away while we were ordering and did not come back for 15 minutes. I never got the chance to order a second drink. They never gave us napkins or flatware. The party next to us got up and got their own napkins from behind the bar. Another party complained and the waiter told them that they should have went to a place down the street for better service. Really? I will never return though the meal for the entire group was less than $30.

    (1)

  • Abdul A.

    Great Clam Chowder Soup.

    (4)

  • Kelsey M.

    Went here for Valentine's day with reservation. If you don't make reservation I think the wait is more than one hour. I had the Mahi-Mahi and he got his Ribeye steak. We loved it. Good customer service too.

    (5)

  • Lola S.

    The food was good as always but I wanted to leave a comment for the managers of this location. My bf & I went for Thanksgiving. We had a reservation for 6:30. We were not seated until 7:15. Once seated, no one came by or acknowledged us even though several managers, waiters & waitresses walked by us several times. Finally, after 20 min of waiting, we flagged down a manager & asked him to get us a waiter. The waiter who was from another section took care of us and he was very nice but very busy. We had to keep asking for everything from more drinks, napkins, food etc. Not sure if they overbooked or understaffed but service was not great considering the prices they charge for food & drinks. Perhaps on holidays, they should prepare for the crowds & staff enough people. Also, train their staff to better serve the customer. To have to wait for 20 min and then still have to ask for service is ridiculous. No restaurant should ignore a table for that long especially an upscale one such as M&S.

    (3)

  • Melina R.

    It was my first time at this plaza. I was pleasantly surprised with all the good eateries around there. I went with a really big party and the service was ok. The waiter kind of gave my friend attitude when he asked for more dipping sauces. We're still not sure if it was meant to be a playful attitude... Anyway, the food was pretty good (: Had an appetizer which included crab cakes, fried shrimp, and calamari. The calamari could have been breaded a little better. There was a point in time where I swore that I just put unbreaded squid into my mouth. My entree was the cheesey pasta with shrimp. It was really good! I'll definitely be back and probably order the same.

    (4)

  • Jeff Q.

    Note: This is for Happy Hour only If you're hungry and it's after 9 (double check when their HH starts), this is the place to go if you're in the area (or any McCormicks & Schmick's). Catch is you have to buy a drink that's at least $2.50 or something, but still...it's defintely worth it. Restaurant quality food for cheap! $3 burger and fries? I'M SOLD! The menu selection isn't big but there's something for everyone on it. Comes with friends, select one thing each, and share. The bar area isn't too big, and it's first come first serve. Parking is free inside the structure with validation. If you're ending your night at Disneyland and not wanting to buy expensive in-park food. I recommend happy hour here!

    (5)

  • Aiko S.

    This place could have been better if: 1. Same price, but less portion and higher quality, 2. Fish being NOT overcooked, 3. Desserts being not too sweet. Overall: 2.5 Service: 3 Clam chowder: 3.5 (it was good, but I have had good chowdah in Boston which was way better!) Main dish: 2 (fish overcooked. The sauce was pretty good though.) Side veggies: 3.3 Desserts: 2 (could be much better if it was less less sweet.)

    (2)

  • Bradley P.

    I've been here a few times and each time I've had a good experience. This particular time was a Friday night and the wait was about 45 minutes, so we (my girlfriend and I) decided to eat at the bar. It was not as busy as the restaurant when we sat but quickly filled up. The bartender was great; she was handling the bar and the service drinks all at the same time. She had some great drink and food recommendations - we had the seasonal flatbread for a starter and it was quite tasty. My main dish was scallops and braised short ribs. It was really good, very rich and went well with my scotch. The seafood is always good here and that's why they can get away with a little bit pricier menu. The atmosphere was mellow and inviting for dinner and drink. All and all I will be back and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good meal and a relaxing place to hang out for a bit.

    (4)

  • Ginny R.

    My boyfriend and I stopped here this weekend. Although overall we enjoyed the food and the service was generally good, we had a few snags. We ordered the crab tower appetizer, and it was outstanding. As we ate it I noticed a bus boy hovering across the room waiting for us to finish. It made me a little uneasy. Eventually he scampered over and took the empty appetizer plate away, but also took our bread plates with my bread on it that I had literally just taken a bite out of and set down. He was about three seconds away from grabbing the bread out of my mouth like the carb police. My boyfriend said "wait a minute!" and rescued our silverware, but the guy picked up our knives for some reason and took those. So when our dinner came, we sat there looking at it unable to take a bite because we had no knives. And they were needed, because I got the new age surf and turf and the short rib was pretty tough. The scallops were absolutely delicious though. I asked the waitress for new knives and she took them off an adjacent table, which seemed a little like something that would happen at Denny's, not someplace with $30 and up entrees. When the bill came, I thought it seemed a little high. But it was my boyfriends birthday and I didn't want to have to haggle about the bill. I realized eventually that they charged us $5 extra for one of our entrees for no apparent reason. So I tried to subtly let the waitress know I didn't think the amount was right, but she came over clutching the menu to argue about it until she realized I was right, which turned the whole thing into exactly the kind of unpleasant end of the otherwise good meal that I was trying to avoid. She was nice about it, it was just annoying and I don't understand how that happens in a corporate type establishment. Overall, although I generally enjoyed the meal, I would have liked a little less hassle. And I don't think you should have to double check your bill to make sure you aren't overcharged... But if you eat here, keep an eye on them because they do.

    (2)

  • Chris G.

    If you have any kind of food allergy, do not eat here. I let my server (who was very nice but slow, due to understaffing) know what I was allergic to and ordered grilled albacore with steamed vegetables. They brought me the correct fish, but the veggies had a strange taste. I asked what they had on them, and they were made with chicken (one of the things I'm allergic to) broth, not steamed. I asked for mixed greens instead. They charged me full price for the grilled fish with poison chicken broth, and full price for a salad that had 2 ingredients: lettuce and walnuts. Not worth the price tag.

    (1)

  • C. R.

    Had lunch with family here and our waitress was very helpful with recommendations for starters & meals. The calamari was delicious but the mac n cheese was a tad on the bland side. The rice and veggies that came with my parmesan crusted fish with capers was primo! I really enjoyed it. Their menu is a bit on the pricey side but it is great for special occasions.

    (4)

  • Angela T.

    Overpriced and service was paltry, if anything. I have always wanted to try this place, so I was super excited when my friend decided to throw her birthday shindig over here. It was so cute that they had her name on the menus for her birthday, so yes, I give you a point for that...but for that point, I take away some, for the thing you call food. The hot platter, I really don't know what it's called...the waiter recommended it for our table. It wasn't on the menu, but it was an appetizer so you would think it wouldn't cost an arm and a leg, but surely, it did! It consisted of not so good fried shrimp, calamari, etc. It was nothing spectacular. My friend and I shared the blackened halibut, I believe...and boy, what a rip off! Not only was it blandless, it was really tiny. It wasn't even something we could finish. My friend resorted to putting buttery sauce on it to add some flavor to it. Most of the party there agreed that the food was definitely overpriced, bland, and tiny. I don't think I will be returning here. For the money, I think I would have rather went to Orange Hill or a fancy restaurant. And they charge a ridiculous service charge! No no no..big fat no!

    (2)

  • Darren R.

    Food was really good, not great, but good. The service on the other hand was nonexistent. I sat at the half-full bar and couldn't get a glass of water if my life depended on it. My steak took 45 minutes to come out and I had to get up and ask the busboys in order to get it. They forgot my sides and never once checked on me. I had to get my own silverware, water, and A1. This was a both painful and frustrating dining experience. Thank god the food was ok

    (1)

  • Anthony W.

    If you don't go to happy hour at this place....SLAP YOURSELF!!!! This is a pricey place so I was expecting a relatively expensive happy hour....WRONG! Spent about $24 for a full cheeseburger/fries meal ($3.95), sliders, bruschetta, HUGE basket of sweet potato fries and 2 drinks. And to top it off.....the food was good! Cheap and great tasting is usually not synonymous lol. Definitely coming back to this place.

    (5)

  • Jjay D.

    Our waitress melinda was awesome. The food was well prepared, the salmon was not dry whatsoever. Melindas knowledge of the menu was very very helpful. Definitely coming back here next time were at Disneyland. Oh and it was bomb AF.

    (4)

  • Chris D.

    Food is so so and a double Jack Daniels on the rocks was 21 bucks??? It is $8 at California pizza kitchen next door. I feel I am paying for the Mccormick brand name.... Not worth it.

    (2)

  • Susan F.

    Great fish tacos, excellent service, and for dessert a bread pudding! A fine lunch!

    (5)

  • Stephanie L.

    My dad loves seafood and wanted to try McCormick & Schmick's for Christmas Eve dinner. If you're coming from east to west on Katella, you'll make a u-turn at the streetlight after McCormick & Schmick's and park in the structure for the Anaheim Garden Walk. Parking is free for the first hour, and you can get an additional 45 mins by getting validated in the restaurant. We ordered the following dishes: Manila Clams Grilled Seafood Trio Herb Crusted Prime Rib Parmesan Crusted Tilapia The flavor with the Manila Clams were delicious! My brother was drinking the broth they were steamed/cooked in because it was so tasty. I've never had them prepared in this way as I typically eat clams which are sauteed in black bean sauce from Asian restaurants. This was definitely a pleasant surprise. My only complaint about the dish were the size of the clams. There were some nice sized ones, but there were more the size of a nickel. My dad is the biggest fan of seafood, but he's also the biggest critic since he has it so often AND also owns his own seafood exporting business. Therefore, he was not as impressed with the Grilled Seafood Trio. During the meal, my dad said "Oh I really like how these carrots are cooked." Not sure if you want the vegetables on the side to taste better than the seafood, but that's definitely an indication of how below par the seafood tasted. Everything with the seafood trio tasted somewhat bland. My brother got the Parmesan Crusted Tilapia. He ate it all, which doesn't mean anything really because he eats everything. By everything, I mean EVERYthing. I tasted the tilapia and was not sure if I liked the way the flavors worked together with the fish. As for the Prime Rib, this was my dad's favorite dish. The seasoning on the prime rib was delicious especially dipped in the au jus and horseradish sauce. The steak was a good portion and was very tasty. I was pretty excited for the whipped potatoes and unfortunately, was disappointed. They were incredibly dry and flavorless. I tried to use the au jus as gravy, but it didn't help the potatoes. DESSERT! Like I always say, I LOVE dessert and try to save room in my tummy for it. We decided on the upside down apple pie and the chocolate molten lava cake a la mode. One thing to know about me is that I LOVE chocolate too so you can imagine my excitement while waiting for the lava cake. The upside apple pie was REALLY good. It's got a tinge of cinnamon and the consistency of the apple pie was perfect with the ice cream. Sadly, I give the lava cake a big womp womp. The cake was overbaked and there was no lava that oozed out of the cake. Needless to say, I was not happy about the cake. Overall, the service was very friendly, but I'm not sure if everything was worth as much as it cost.

    (3)

  • Ashley P.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants. I've only been here a few times but each and every time I come here I am always so content with my dinner. This last time I ordered the grilled Idaho Trout and their fries. To start I had an iceberg wedge salad with extra blue cheese. Our waitress was very attentive and as always I can't wait to eat here again. It's a bit on the pricey side but considering the location it's a nice place to get away from all the tourists flocking to cheesecake factory and bubba gump shrimp. ;)

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    "Annoying" is the keyword at this place with disappointment a close second. I'm not sure if it's just the Anaheim manner of treating everyone like a tourist, or if it's truly a trickle down, management issue. It was a Thursday evening with my Mom and sister, both of whom I rarely get to see. The food served was very "meh" - My Mom and I had the Lobster Cobb Salad which was creatively presented in a huge, round tower - it looked good, but was not worthy of the price tag - with mushy over-salted lobster. My sister's Talapia was very fishy-tasting while the fruity sauce that covered it tasted ok, as long as you didn't include the fish. They had a wine special, a wonderful $90 chardonnay for $45 - still a bit pricey, but hands down the best tasting item that was served. Now for the annoying part - this restaurant apparently has NO private party rooms for large private parties. A very large corporate party was seated in the main dining area complete with a very loud microphone and many loud corporate speakers. Wow. It was unbelievably loud and disruptive, making it almost impossible to hear what the people at MY table were saying. "Unacceptable, can you ask them to tone it down?" I asked the manager. He shrugged and said there wasn't much they could do. We asked to move to the very back of the restaurant, thinking that distance between us and the loud party would enable us to hear each other. The manager said the last speaker was almost finished - so we remained at our table in hopes of his promised projection. The microphone continued for another 30 minutes. Oh well. We were offered one free dessert to compensate for our disrupted dinner. We declined. Why stay there any longer? We hurried to finish and depart and I can decidedly say I WILL NEVER GO TO A MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK'S again. There are so many other restaurants out there that act as if they care about their customers, and actually serve good food.

    (1)

  • V T.

    Food Poisoning from the Crab Tower Appetizer !!! Within 30 minutes of leaving, both my husband and I had "intestinal distress". The only thing we shared was the Crab Tower. Even without the intestinal distrss, we would not have returned to this establishment, as it was definitely "underwhelming". My fish (silverback trout) was overcooked (you'd think that the waiter would have refused to serve it as it was visually dry and cracked from being overcooked), my husband's pasta (shrimp linguini) was "eegh" and tastless, and the customer service was minimal. We were originally trying for Roy's but it wasn't open yet, and McCormick & Schmick's was right next door. Next time, we'll wait for Roy's to open.

    (1)

  • Diane D.

    I am all about the customer service. They missed the mark!!!! I ordered the center cut rib eye medium and my friend ordered bone-in rib eye medium-well. My friend's came out medium and mine medium-well. I sent it back. The re-fire came back medium-well with parts of it well done. The waiter started arguing with me telling me it was medium. The steak was tough and had no pink whatsoever! I sent that back and I could hear him complaining about me to the chef. I was done. Obviously no one understands the temperatures of meat...especially for the price. I will never go to that location again.

    (1)

  • Will N.

    Ate here on Monday, April 1st for dinner. Walked over from the Sheraton Park, about 5-10 minutes. It's also about the same distance from Disneyland's entrance on Harbor. Decor and furnishings are very nice. Customers ranged from the casually dressed, as we were that night, to business casual, probably conventioners from the nearby Anaheim Convention Center. Specializes in seafood and steaks. I had the "Ultimate Mixed Grill", which consisted of stuffed shrimp, grilled shrimp, seared scallops, grilled salmon and red pepper mashed potatoes. The shrimp and scallops were all cooked perfectly and were very tasty. The salmon was good, but just a tough over-cooked. Not bad mind you, just less than perfect. My wife had the Mahi Mahi and while it was very good, it was also just a bit on the dry side. Again, not what I would call bad, just less than oustanding. The clam chowder was very good, though not as rich as I would like. The sourdough bread was outstanding, warm, fresh and delicious. Our waitress was also outstanding. Attentive without being annoying, professional and knowledgable. Overall a fairly quiet ambiance, but if you are looking for privacy they do have booths with curtains that can be drawn. We had our kids with us (14, 8), and they do have a children's menu and were very welcoming to the kids. That said, if your kids are on the noisy side, this probably wouldn't be the best place. But for reasonably well-behaved kids, it's perfectly fine. Portion sizes were adequate, prices maybe a bit on the high side but still a decent value. Overall a very good experience. We'll be back.

    (4)

  • CarpeDiem C.

    I came here twice with my fiancee. We were visiting the Disney Park and wanted some good food not just fast food, which we had been eating for the past few days. I had been to this chain many years before but this was my first time to this establishment. We went on a tuesday night, around 8:30 pm, place was pretty busy but we were seated within 5 minutes. We had a great server, she was really attentive and answered all of our questions. I am lactose intolerant so I always need to ask advice for what I can have and what can be substituted. My fiancee had the clam chowder, which he enjoyed. We both got pasta dishes, his had a cream based sauce and mine was just a white wine type of sauce they made without butter or creme, and it tasted surprisingly good. I am not going to lie the bill was about $95 for the two of us, but worth it. We actually went back the next night. The staff was really friendly and the server remembered us from the night before. I am not a foodie but I enjoy good food, and this place gave me exactly what I wanted.

    (5)

  • Paul Y.

    Enjoyed a wonderful meal suggested by our server, Patrick. We finished off with one of our favorite desserts, the Florentine cookie basket. The staff was pleasant and attentive and we can't wait for our next visit.

    (4)

  • Steve C.

    Early happy hour before Angels game. Excellent service and food. LOVED the burger.

    (4)

  • Yvonne T.

    We were there in March. They had been recommended by the Hyatt for sea food dishes. Our anticipation was great as it was late and we had a busy day at the Convention Center. We sat outside, which was OK as they had a heater. The table rocked too much, so the waitress and another staff member tried to fix it. The item that worked was a napkin, suggested by our server. The other staff member glared are her and said, "Do you know how much these cost?" We ordered from the appetizers because we didn't have $100 to lay down on dinner and it said, " enough for two". The seafood sampler was full of ice with a few shrimp and a piece of lobster split in half so it looked larger than it was. We went away hungry and with a knowledge that we would never return. The night before we ate at Outback and enjoyed everything about the evening. The night after our bad dinner we had a fun and filling meal at a restaurant in the Disneyland area just outside the main park. Suggestion...if you want good food at a reasonable price don't visit this establishment.

    (1)

  • Jack M.

    Eh, there are way better seafood grills in California. When we came there was absolutely NOBODY. And I mean nobody was in here, except for us. So getting a table is very quick. I had the salmon, which was okay. A bit overcooked, not good. I tried my wife's scallops, which were bland and had nothing with it. Classy seafood grille??? Next time I wont come here. Roy's is the way to go.

    (2)

  • Jennifer A.

    They serve celebrity crabs!! Check out the menu, the crabs were featured on the Deadliest Catch. I'm not sure if they got any actual screen time or how one would go about verifying this or if it justifies the $30/lb price tag, but either way, it's kind of cool. But, I didn't have any crabs because I am a cheapo and just wanted to check out the happy hour. The day we went there were $2 fish tacos, which were big and crunchy. The cheeseburger and fries went up in price and now costs $2.95, but it's still a steal considering the burger is pretty huge and cheaper than McDonalds. My friend and I (did you think I ate this all by myself??) also shared the calamari and fries which were just so so. There weren't very many drink specials and even the special ones cost over $5. I'd definitely come back for happy hour or lunch, but I don't know about for dinner. It can be a bit pricey and the place was totally dead on Thursday night, even at the bar.

    (4)

  • Susan P.

    Sara was our waitress who was very helpful and accommodating! She offered suggestions and had no issues when I asked to substitute one item for another. Hostess and other servers were friendly. Scallops are to die for. Tender and seasoned to perfection.

    (5)

  • Jesse F.

    Take it from me a new Yorker! This place is good, good steak, fish, and desserts, good service, price a bit high but worth the buck.

    (4)

  • Matt V.

    This is a review for the bar, happy hour in particular. Met a friend at 3PM since he suggested it and I've never tried their happy hour, only been to the restaurant before. So, I find out that a half-pound cheeseburger with a basket of fries is...$2.95!! SCORE! You only have to buy a $4.50 drink to get the happy hour food menu items. No problemo as I ordered a Glenfiddich 18 year Scotch which more than took care of the minimum. (Plus, it's really tasty Whisky!) The bartenders were great, paid attention to us, knew the answer to every drink question we threw at them, and even let us use one of those $10 off coupons you get when you do the online feedback survey. DOUBLE SCORE!! The eats were free!! I really liked the laid back vibe, comfy, older crowd, not a meat market...well at least not on the night before New Year's Eve, kind of a slow night, but very enjoyable. I think I will be back with my wife and or some friends again.

    (4)

  • Gregory N.

    Yes, it's a chain, but you know the seafood will be good. Also has an affordable happy hour, which is also great. Pricey dinner menu but it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Ryan A.

    The food and the presentation was sublime. What wasn't sublime and what gives McCormick and Schmick's only 1 star? My boyfriend ended up getting terrible food poisoning literally 30 minutes after we finished our meal. I think the meat wasn't cooked well enough. Needless to say we never went back

    (1)

  • Steven J.

    I had the Palm Beach Mahi Mahi and was very satisfied with the meal. The entire dish was full of flavor and personality.

    (5)

  • Diana B.

    I've only eaten at the bar here for happy hour. This restaurant is near disneyland and in the Anaheim Garden walk (parking garage-- you need to validate or pay). The happy hour selection was small but decent priced. We shared 2 items on the Happy Hour menu and were completely stuffed. I think they were actual portions with happy hour pricing, so that was a plus! The restaurant is huge and beautiful. It was very clean and I would go back again and try the actual dining experience.

    (3)

  • Robin J.

    The dinners are GREAT. High quality steaks and just the way you want it. Very dark romantic lighting,,, not good for parties especially with lots of young adults. Decent wines at an average price. Happy hour... its ok. The food is good. theyve got oysters and good burgers and tacos at cheap prices. Beers are a few bucks. Still, Yardhouse is the KING of happy hour.

    (3)

  • Emily M.

    Who knew such a pricey place would have a not-so-pricey happy hour? Lovely. It was $4 cheeseburgers all around, but I went for the sweet potato fries. mmm. Stella and fries... gotta love pub food.

    (4)

  • Shannon L.

    Went with a large birthday party group, and the birthday girl made reservations WELL ahead of time, so they knew how many of us were coming. BAD cocktail service. Waited at least 20 minutes before even being asked what I wanted to drink. Waited 10 minutes for water after we sat down. VERY overpriced for what you get. I had the stuffed Salmon. It was dry, and what on earth were those mashed potatoes? INSTANT taste better, I am not kidding. They were flavorless and not creamy at all, had the texture of rice almost. Hubby's lobster tail had 2 bites to it and was rubbery. His steak had to be drowned in a-1 sauce to make it flavorful; and or bill was $157!! Not coming back

    (2)

  • Edward L.

    Love this location. The service is always helpful and friendly. Great seafood, awesome Happy Hour and the bartenders fresh press fruit juice for the best drinks. For a ($$) lower cost meal eat in the bar and use the bites, For ($$$) the full entrees are worth the dining room. They have been very helpful with private dinning for lunch presentations and are willing to work with you. For those of you who don't like the steaks here then go over to a Steakhouse and order the Fish!

    (4)

  • Vy S.

    After coming to the sad realization that we wouldn't be able to watch the NBA Finals Game 7 at any of our usual haunts, my friend AT and I found ourselves parked at the bar in McCormick & Schmick's at Anaheim Gardenwalk. Bar area is first-come, first-serve seating - and with two TVs showing the game and only a handful of patrons, we immediately sat down and ordered drinks. I got the Espresso Martini, which our bartender/server made fresh in front of me - it was heavenly and a wicked combo of mood-boosting caffeine and dull-sensing vodka. I would happily order it again, though maybe not so much for its price tag. We ended up splitting the following appetizers: Fried Calamari (thumbs up!) Bacon Wrapped Prawns (So delicious, a must have) Truffle oil french fries (decent, but can't taste the truffle oi( Truffle oil "mac and cheese" made with penne AT also ordered a crab bisque, which I was fortunate enough to try and it was really rich, but delicious. We watched the game and it wasn't too crowded, which made it a nice escape from the usual push and shove that happens at most pubs/bars. The bill came out to be steep because we weren't doing happy hour, but I think the highlight of the night was the Espresso martini. I'd only go back to this location to see if their happy hour menu is worth it, but so far, a somewhat average experience.

    (3)

  • Linda C.

    I'm allergic to crab... so hence I cannot have Steak Oscar.... but this place served a Steak & lobster "Oscar" style which was my entree and so it made me happy that I got to try it. It was ok, seemed very small filet (smaller than stated) and just a few chunks of lobster, nothing too fancy, and probably would not order this again..... but I just remind myself that it's a "chain" restaurant. Started off with oysters app... agree that they should cut the piece of oyster out of the shell so it's easier to eat. Truffle oil "mac n cheese" w/ penne was gross & it had no truffle taste - do not order this!

    (2)

  • Timothy B.

    Epic fail. The good points: the food was hot. The bad points: Table had 4 place settings. They removed 2, but the ones they removed were in front of the seats we were sitting in and we had to change seats after sitting down. Started off with appetizer - Crab Cakes. Tasted like they used tuna as a filler. Asked for a simple substitution on a side dish for another side they offer. Just switch creamed spinach for mushroom risotto. They said no but they would leave off the spinach and give me a full side dish for another $8.00. Okay :) When it came there was a huge pile of risotto (enough for 3-4 people) on my plate with everything else shoved to the side. Almost like the chef was making a point not to ask for substitutions. Dessert - asked for a cup of vanilla ice cream. Again no luck they were out. Out of vanilla ice cream? Service was professional but curt. Total bill was $115 for 2 meals, 1 appetizer, 1 dessert and 2 drinks.

    (1)

  • Mrs P.

    Was here last week and it was really unmemorable besides the check. The party I was with ordered a seafood tower and some other appetizer that I could not partake in because of a shellfish allergy but they agreed that it was really overpriced and not all that good. All the guys I was with ordered steaks and while no one complained about them no one seemed really wowed either. I was the only one who ordered chicken which in hindsight maybe was a bad idea since they are known for steak and seafood but it shouldn't have been as lousy as it was. The fettuccine alfredo that came with my entree tasted very bland and the chicken was overdone. If I had been the one paying for the meal I would have been livid. This is a pricey place and the food doesn't even begin to measure up for what they are charging.

    (2)

  • Eric L.

    Been here for happy hour twice and for dinner once. Happy hour: Great prices for the food in the area. Yes you're paying more money than what you usually do at one of these restaurants but hey, you're w/in walking distance to D-land. Stop complaining. Went here this last weekend with the 'rents and ordered their steak / shrimp combo that's good for Summer and the black Cod. All the food was good, good taste but it was kinda luke-warm temperature at least that's what one parent said. The black cod I thought was really good. Good taste, fish cooked to perfection and the asian miso broth over the noodles was a nice touch. I'll dine here again considering the alternatives.

    (4)

  • Joane B.

    Server was terribly inefficient. The orders were wrong... Twice. The filet was terribly and overcooked. I never received my drink order. I was left without a fork and had to manage to eat with a table knife and a steak knife... The server did not come back until I was finished eating what I could. Terrible food. Terrible service. At least that was my experience tonight...

    (1)

  • Charlotte K.

    Hungry and wanting to sit down we headed over to the Anaheim Garden Walk. It has a bunch of chain restaurants and stores for shopping, both expensive and somewhat in expensive. The restaurants were really busy, as our original intent was to eat at the California Pizza Kitchen like last time. I will do a post about the restaurants in Garden Walk but for now I'll just cover the one that we went to last night. Since CPK (California Pizza Kitchen) was super crowded last night, we decided to head over to McCormick and Schmicks (which was right across the walk way. It was a 45 minute wait and the bar was packed so we went back outside and sat down on a bench. Every where there was too long of a wait so we started trying to think of somewhere else nearby we could go. That's when my mum pulled out her iphone and went on her OpenTable.com app and found that she could make a reservation for that particular McCormick and Schmicks that we were sitting outside of. She made it, unsure if it would go through, and it did. So we went inside, had a drink (raspberry lemonade for me) and then got out table. McCormick and Schmicks is a fancy, expensive seafood restaurant but it does have steak. The options though are limited and extremely more limited if you are allergic to wheat. I had a choice of maybe two entrees. The waiter did fill me in as to what was gluten-free which was helpful and in the end I got my fifth dinner choice. It was close to $30 in price but it was very good. I ended up having the wild barramundi with herb ratatouille. I kind of was sold when it said ratatouille but it was a new kind of fish for me and it was really good. All of it was really good, just really expensive and not very allergy friendly. But we were happy to just sit down and eat somewhere after a long day.

    (2)

  • Leigh D.

    The family decided to go here for Thanksgiving dinner, though we'd never been before. I was the last to arrive and was told my party was "in the corner" with a dismissive wave. I guess it was up to me to find the table. The meal was cold and the food so salty, I would call it almost inedible. The waiter didn't come back to refill our water glasses. Bad food. Weak service. I won't be returning.

    (1)

  • SJ P.

    Just had a private event held at the banquet room, and it was a success thanks to the wonderful staff at the Anaheim Gardenwalk location. The service was phenomenal from the moment I inquired about their prices to the end of the event night. The food itself is not something to rave about. I ordered the Grille Buffet, which included salad, salmon, Tuscan chicken, rice pilaf, veggies, and dessert platter. The flavors were ordinary...disappointing actually considering McCormick's is supposed to be an above-average restaurant. All in all, I would consider hosting another big party at McCormick's in the future.

    (4)

  • Patrick G.

    The worst m & s I have eaten at, the manager and landry's needs to review this location. Big blackmark on the chain.

    (1)

  • Brian W.

    I looked at the previous reviews and since some of them were 'operator error', (not reading the menu regarding prices) I thought we had nothing to lose. Unfortunately, I need to start off with a negative. Although we had called for reservations and the place was almost empty, we were still seated by the kitchen and had to listen to each server yell out 'CORNER' every time they entered or left the kitchen. We started with the stacked crab with mango and avocado appetizer and it was delicious as well as beautiful. The presentation mirrored a cooking show with a very fresh and cool flavor as well. I then had a cup of the clam chowder and it was not your traditional clam chowder. The flavor was extremely creamy with a hint of sweetness. It was kind of funny, however, that it was served with a pack of oyster crackers in a bag similar to what you'd expect at a truck stop cafe. A complete contrast from the presentation of the crab entree. My wife had the grilled salmon and I tried the stuffed salmon. They both were very very delicious and cooked perfectly. My only complaint would be with the vegetable selection. As mentioned in another review, green beans, carrots and mashed potatoes were served with both entrees. I believe this cheapened the entree. The vegetables were cooked well and were tasty for what they were, but pretty boring. It would have been nice to have either a different vegetable served with the different entrees or given a choice of vegetables (asparagus spears and rice, broccoli and cauliflower, etc.) They also made a big deal about having the menu printed up daily. I'm not sure what the purpose of this is if the same options are served day after day. The server was very polite, informative about the menu and fastidious regarding our service. No complaint there what-so-ever. Overall, this could have easily been a four or even five star review if equal attention was paid to each part of the dining experience.

    (3)

  • Linda E.

    My wife and I lunch here several times a month and have since they opened. Service is attentive ( Johanna) and food excellent. Specific items we enjoy are the trout, pasta with shrimp, salmon and delicious burgers..Happy hour offerings are excellent! Joe Luby, manager, most helpful and makes sure all guests have a fine experience..I have also been to business lunches there : Anaheim Chamber....wonderfully done! Parking lot can be a challenge! Enjoy visitors and Anaheim Friends! Alden Esping

    (5)

  • Miss W.

    I remember when I use to live in Oregon I would always see this place. I always wanted to try it and I finally did last week. I had a $20 off coupon so we got a pretty good deal. I should of made reservations because this place gets PACKED. They were booked until 8 and we ended up at the bar and got lucky and waited for a table. We got drink and was ready to stuff our faces. I got the filet mignon with a choice of crab cakes or crab legs. I had to get crab cakes. Easy to eat and lots of meat! :) I did't like the filet mignon it was pretty plain and tasteless :( I did like the stir fry green beans and with the side orders of garlic mash potatoes, garlic fresh fries and pesto pasta it was all good :) I think I ate just a little too much. As for the bf he got the stuffed salmon which was amazing! It was tender and the stuffing really goes well with this dish. It also came with stir fry green beans and he had his blue moon :) Overall, the service was pretty good considering how busy they were & the food was decent. Next time I'll come earlier for happy hour (:

    (3)

  • Bey O.

    A stand up name in fine dining marred by horrible service and mediocre food. Located in a prime location of Anaheim Gardenwalk near Disneyland this restaurant is convenient to access. Plenty of parking that is validated for dining so that you can sit and enjoy your experience. The bar is very inviting and there is a patio bar section that is very nice to go sit and enjoy a drink while watching people walk by. The lowered dining section is very large and provided coat hangers at table ends and booths with curtains to draw around for complete privacy which gave a rich initial dining experience. The food was very disappointing. The sourdough bread was fantastic, freshly warmed with spreadable butter, that gives high expectations for upcoming food. The clam chowder was prepared with thickly cut potatoes that left you with a starchy flavor and the base had sour tones. The Margherita Flat Bread attempted to be pretty with tossed clumps of mozzarella and strewn basil but left several bread sections without cheese. The tomatoes were literally cut in hamburger fashion and placed in the middle of each slice. The drink selection was larger than your average restaurant but not as large as we had hoped. Several options were not on the menu but at the bar. The prices for a glass/bottle of wine are ridiculously marked up, 600% in some cases we noticed. The spirit I inquired about was not on their menu but I saw it on the bar coming in and had to convince the waiter to go ask as they attempted to sway me towards something I did not want. The service was worse than their food which is unacceptable for such a high end restaurant. The waiter spoke openly near our table to a coworker about their bowling experiences the night before as we waited patiently for our waters which came without lemon, although requested, and far too long after our greeting. After ordering a bottle of wine and a Jameson's neat we waited for over 25 minutes before asking where our drinks were, 3 times! On the last time I was obviously irritated and our waiter frantically said they are looking for our wine in the back still and apologized. Our appetizers ended coming out before our drinks. There were no attempts to see how we were doing and we had to call over the waiter for our check while we Yelped for local restaurants we could go to. In an attempt to inform the manager as we were walking out we were greeted with blank stair and stuttering apologies. We left feeling like this news of poor service meant nothing to him. The beautiful decor of this restaurant gives false promises of fine dining that is sadly never delivered. Unfortunately this restaurant experience was so bad that we could not even get to our main course. We have been to several other McCormick locations where the food and service was exceptional so hopefully there will be change coming. Until the service standard is raised and perhaps a chef replacement, skip this restaurant and enjoy one of the wonderful nearby choices instead. (FYI Bubba Gump Shrimp is also run by the same owner so dine with caution there as well)

    (1)

  • Ashley P.

    The food here is pretty yummy. They tend to be busy so waiting for your waiter takes a little more time than usual. I love the cashew crusted tilapia is my favorite plate. Their apple pie for dessert is amazing! I just think they should put a little more food on your plate for the price you pay for, overall I'm still satisfied :)

    (4)

  • Terry B.

    Here's how the night started...I was planning on going to Roy's and sitting by myself at the bar for some nice dinner. A friend of mine wanted to join me, which is cool and I hoped we could still maybe get two in. Then another friend joined the fray, which is also cool, but I figured a threesome would be tough to get any tables or bar service next to one another. The prophet that I am, I was correct...so we headed to McCormick and Schmick's where the wait was as long, but the decent dining options were dwindling. We decided to stay in the bar for a bit and wait it out. We were quoted an hour or so for a table and our table was up in about a half hour, so kudos on that. We ordered a Hamachi appetizer while at the bar which was quite nice. The fish was super fresh, the avacado a nice complement, the truffle oil was a nice surprise although a bit overdone IMO. For dinner, I chose the 2 entree combo with a crab cake and Catalina Island swordfish. The swordfish although small, was cooked well and nice. The crabcake was ok. I've certainly had better and worse. My friends ordered from the non-combo menu and had huge portions of trout and tilapia. The service both at the bar and at the table was very good. Overall, it was a solid place, and given the location maybe the prices are right. I just felt I could get a much more mind-blowing experience for the same price at many other restaurants with lower prices. Would I go again if in the area? Probably not based on the price for what you get.

    (3)

  • Kristin B.

    My dad took the family here for my birthday. He bought the giftcards at Costco so we thought why not. We made reservations and told them it was my birthday so we got a nice secluded table in the corner and "Happy Birthday Kristin" was printed on the menus. Nice touch. The service was fine. Nothing spectacular but definitely not as bad as some of the other reviews I had read. The food is pricey but that is to be expected, especially in this area. I had stuffed salmon that came with a side of mashed potatoes and some yummy garlic broccolini. The major downfall of my experience was the fact that there was a child SCREAMING every three to five minutes for the entire duration of our meal, there was also a loud sound coming from behind the walls every 15 minutes that sounded like we were sharing a wall with a trash compactor or something of that nature. I understand that you cannot ask other patrons to leave because their kid is a nuisance but a little acknowledgement from the staff would have gone a long way. I definitely want to go back and try happy hour.

    (3)

  • Danmo H.

    I attended a conference in the area and wanted to wait out traffic by having dinner in the area. And I was oh so glad to see a familiar face amidst the corporate chains & Disney H_ll. I know McC & Schmicky's is also corporate, but it is a nice grown up restaurant with quality seafood. At least that was my experience in Pasadena many moons ago, and that was what I was countin on last Thursday 3/17. I was not disappointed! Good old McC & Schmicky delivered! I had some wondeful Irish seared salmon with apple mash and veggies. Split a wedge salad & creamy delish rissotto with my sweetie pie who entered the dreaded Disney zone to meet me despite his anti-Disney ness. Anyway, glad this restauant had maintained its quality over the years, and I will have to start seeking them out again.

    (5)

  • Mighty O.

    So, THIS is where old money hangs out. I feel so out of place with my pocket change. I forgot that there are places that people still dress up to go out to eat. I was a little uncomfortable with my spiffy cargo pants and my haggled t-shirt from the street of Bangkok. Never the less, I was hungry. This place is something else. There is a legion of waiters and servers bustling like the old black and white keystone cops. We were seated in the private area. The reason I said private is because it came equipped with a harem curtain. I felt special. As we looked at the dinner menu, first thought came to my mind. "My god. My god. Did I bring my credit card? wiil they accept my home depot gift card as a co-pay?" Our waiter was very prompt and informative. "We're all going to have Anaheim water & calamari as a starter. Thanks" The appetizer was delivered at a record pace. The taste was umm.. good. But it would be level one awesome if there was a side of Tapatio. I didn't dare to ask for some; otherwise I would be revealing my ghettoness. I ordered Atlantic salmon roasted on a cedar plank served with pan fried baby broccoli. Sounds delicious but I was soon to get a letdown. I couldn't tell the difference between Atlantic vs. Pacific salmon. If I could, that would be another useless talent to add to my collection. I tried my hardest to taste the cedar, ( Isn't that what made it expensive?); no luck here. To my opinion, it was just a fried salmon. What qualified me as a food snooch? Watching 8 seasons of Top Chefs would make anyone a little snobbish. I blame Padma. I won't be back to Mccormick and Schmick's any time soon until I find some old money.

    (3)

  • Terence C.

    Friday night, got there around 730pm, order wasn't taken till 803pm.. Server had awful follow up and food was bad.... Probably will never come back... Ordered the Gispacho, disgusting, watered down cold soup that taste like bland tomato water, lobster ravioli was salty and had shells, awful... The only thing good was the bread... What's worse was everyone around us got food and we sat waiting... Server also promised bread and refills, wow that took years to happen... Told manager but he didn't seem to care much either... Don't come here, I wish I spent my $60 on McDonalds, better service and better food!

    (1)

  • Kim H.

    For the quality of food for the price I have to give this a two. The service wasn't even that great. We ordered the duck appetizer which was a greasy soggy flatbread with really no taste. The lobster salad....well you had to hunt for it. The kids' menu of fish and chips....again a grease pit. Not worth coming here even though the ambiance is great. This one does a disservice to the brand.

    (2)

  • Sharon S.

    Service was above average. Food was not.

    (2)

  • Emilio T.

    I've been here only 2x literally. I'm not a fan only for the reason that I don't like seafood. Other than salmon, I'm a$$ed out! But both dishes I had 1 being salmon, the other being a cheeseburger! Both were good. Place is up there in price sorta; which i wouldn't mind but when you go with few people I was always put in a jacked up spot like next to restroom, or kitchen door where watiers come in and out! haha i wish they would expand their menue with more entree's to cater to non-seafood eating people. prolly not gonna happen but thanks anyways! bye.

    (3)

  • Jon M.

    We just went her for our anniversary and it was fantastic. They printed out special menus with "Happy Anniversary" on it so that was nice. The service was fantastic (several people, including the manager, came by to wish us happy anniversary). My significant other is vegetarian but McCormick came through and made a really delicious pene pasta dish (alfredo and tomato creme with mushrooms). I tried the coconut fried shrimp (wow) and truffle oil fries (double wow) and ordered the shrimp in housin sauce as my main dish (delicious but light so I didn't feel too stuffed after eating the appetizers and the main course). They also gave us free dessert which was mind blowing (razbery fudge deliciousness). It was definitely memorable and I recommend it for vegetarians and seafood lovers alike.

    (4)

  • Jen H.

    For the prices, I think the food should have been better. Not a place that I'm going to be dying to go back to...wasn't a memorable meal.

    (2)

  • James N.

    We went here tonight at around 6:00 p.m. and got seated by 6:15 (had to wait for the rest of our party). I had the Filet Mignon and Shrimp combo which was really good. My wife and our cousin has the Mahi Mahi and our other cousin had the Porterhouse steak or something like that. No complaints from any of us and we didn't have to turn back any food. Their desserts are incredible. They were out of the Peach Cobbler (D*MN!) so I had the killer chocolate cake (flour-less), oh my talk about decadent, it was richer than cheesecake! The service was impeccable and everything was impressive. Great place. They have an extensive wine list and the bar is away from the eating area which is nice/

    (4)

  • Pete F.

    I worked within a block of a McCormicks for almost 10 years so it's certainly very familiar to me. For me, this chain has lost a lot of its cachet, from a trendy seafood restaurant from the Northwest when they first branched out to a so so seafood restaurant chain. The only reason we visited this location for lunch was to use a giftcard that's been sitting in our drawer for too long to remember. When I evaluate strickly their seafood, it's difficult to be too critical. They do a good job, a broad selection to select from and cooked just right. But we all know taste is only part of the dining experience. That's why taste only account for half the score in Iron Chef. So what's the problem? Not so easy to answer. Upon serious reflection, it might be that they do everything well, but nothing great. Nothing to draw you back. No schtick. No buzz. ZZZZ. Even a mediocre Shakey's Bunch-A-Lunch has their Mojo potatoes (see Marlon's review). From the reviews here, it's apparent this location is known for their happy hour. I like happy hour but not sure if this is something they should be proud of.

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  • J A.

    Happy Hour is the Bomb!! Especially for the price. But not our server there. My 1/2 Pounder Cheeseburger $2.95 was burnt with black crispy edges. She lied and said it's normally like that. But she offered to exchange it. I refused cuz I have a movie to catch. Female manager came and asked. I showed her it. She was friendly apologizes and offered the same thing. Then just took it off the bill. It was only $3. I rather have my burger. My Sangria $5.95 was good. Not as strong as it was in Puerto Rico. My hubby had Northwest Berry Martini $6.95. They both were good drinks. We ordered most of the HH menu. Salmon Tar Tar $1.95 = tiny speck of fish on and bed of 1 1/2" dia. round sticky rice. = never order again. Happy Nachos $1.95 = chips, cheese, jalapeños and something else. = not enough cheese (boring) Chicken Drumettes $3.95= Good wings Friendlier waitress and not burnt burger would've been 5 stars.

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  • Clara L.

    came here for happy hour w/ my bestie last week. it was $1 oyster wednesday which was nice but other than that...i found nothing really great about their happy hour. we both got glasses of wine which were NOT included in the happy hour. along with the 10 oysters, we ordered some spicy ahi poke thing which got my bestie really sick. the tomatoes were totally rotten. my poor bestie threw up when she got home and was sick the entire night. i had only tried a piece of the "spicy tuna" which was basically chunks of tuna tossed in sriracha (oh god). dont think we'll ever be back here.

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  • Scott M.

    McCormick & Schmick's possibly has the freshest seafood in Anaheim. They print their menus daily based on what they have that is fresh. Their menu is extensive and I've been working my way through it although I still love to start with oyster shooters because you know the exact place they come from and you can try several different types and compare the various types, some are sweet, some salty, all yummy. I last came here during copper river salmon season and had it "planked" and it was cooked to perfection. McCormicks is also one of the seafood places I am not afraid to try the beef because they do several dishes I really enjoy, especially the sliced sirloin with blue cheese crumbles, it is just a perfect combination. I also love the bisques they do. They seem to change between a lobster bisque or a crab bisque and both have just great flavors. They also sometimes do entree soups like cioppino or jumbalaya and I love the cioppino they do. It has all the great flavors you expect. My favorite "meal" here though is Happy Hour, fish tacos for $1.95, a 1/2 pound cheeseburger for $2.95 and a CA Roll for $4.95 to name a few. It is just hard to beat.

    (4)

  • Derek C.

    I'd like to give a SHOUT OUT to Richard - our server last night for our Christmas dinner! I don't know how these amazing people pull it off but working on Christmas day - amazing! McCormick was one of the few places that is opened on Christmas day - thank you! I had their seared albacore, wife had new york strip (out of filet mignon!) and the kids enjoyed the chicken strips! The albacore was a thick - could probably be shared by two people! It's LOTS O' Fish!! But it was delicious! There's also a seared tuna - next time McCormick, next time I will conquer your tuna! :)

    (4)

  • Fred L.

    Let me preface this by saying I came here for their Veterans tribute (free entree). The atmosphere and lighting of the place is nice. It is in a HEAVY tourist area near Disneyland so there is a lot of foot and vehicle traffic. And while it is near the Disney resort I would not recommend to families with small children (which I have but were not with me) or even teenagers. This is more of an adult place. The hostess was nice and promptly seated us. We had reservations (early Sunday evening) but it did not look like we needed them as it did not look too busy. Our waiter was quick to acknowledge us and offered to take our drink order. When drinks arrived I noticed that my glass was chipped and there was a piece of paper on an olive. I did not complain since I felt guilty doing so because of the free meal. I just removed the olive which had not touched the drink. Food for the most part was good. We had the assorted dips and flat breads as well as the smoked flat bread. The assorted dips were very good and I would recommend. The smoked duck (which was almost non existent) was good however it was not on flat bread it was on a quesadilla and I would not recommend. Entree's were good The cedar plank salmon (free entree) was good, seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The veggies were also good but a little salty and the mashed potatoes needed some fat (butter or cream) over all I would recommend. Fish and chips were also good the fish was cooked perfectly and nice and flaky and everything was seasoned well. We shared a piece of cheese cake which was very good. Overall we had a good experience and would come back. I only gave it 3 stars because of the incident with the drink and quite honestly it did not wow me and is average for this type of restaurant.

    (3)

  • Jimmy H.

    I hope this varies by location. Our food was a little more saltier then I like it and it didn't have much flavor. The lobster salad had way too much beacon in it hat it over powered everything else in it. The crab meat tower was a little too sweet and the mango sauce covered up the crab meat flavor. I could have mix a little less of the sauce on my own but I didn't know it was going to be that sweet (sauce was on plate). As for the main dishes... they were boarder line too salty and flavor didn't come through. The double baked apple pie was ok but nothing special. I would not recommend this place for the money you pay.

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  • Dorothy C.

    Disaster averted! Had dinner her last night. Was served oysters that were clearly bad. Manager came over and politely said he would look into it. Seriously, he needs to do more then look into it, the food could have made me really sick. Both my husband and myself ordered two of the most expensive seafood dishes on the menu and were sadly disappointed. The Alaskan Halibut was over cooked, my scallops were undercooked and the stuffed shrimp were the smallest shrimp I have ever seen. Save your money and avoid this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Twelve J.

    came here for late night happy hour on a thursday (St. Patrick's Day) night. we were unaware however that the 9:30p-close happy hour in the bar is only until they close...at 10 o'clock! 30 minute happy hour? kind of useless. fortunately before we discovered we had to be in the bar, we had a beer in the dining room. atmosphere was dark and simulated candle light. lots of booths for intimate dining and large group tables w/ space to walk around them. attire was mixed and it was pretty busy for a weeknight. the service was nice, not as formal as i expected for a sit-down dinner place. had a side of fries, the salty ones were at the bottom of the cone it was served in. also at the bottom, was OIL, dripping out of the tip. in the bar we had the corned beef sliders, pretty tasty and served with some dijon/mayo sauce. we got the salmon tartar, spinach dip and the poke. presentation was fancy and unnecessary. salmon tartar only came with 3 pieces but was pretty good, sushi-esque. the poke had too much soy sauce and made the wontons it was served on soggy. spin dip was good, pretty standard, probably frozen. not too oily tho. my friend also ordered the large order of oysters, 10 in total. she said it was good. i'm not a fan of shellfish stuff like that. we asked for a box for the rest of the spinach dip, she said we aren't allowed to take home happy hour food. so we asked for more chips. since it was already closing time, they didn't have anymore, so our server snuck us a to-go box. don't know how often i'd come back but if it was a option and less crowded, i would come and hang out in the bar for a while.

    (3)

  • Amy P.

    So not impressed. First, our server had no personality. Then I tried to order a mojito and was told they had run out of mint. Seriously, what restaurant runs out of mint?! I know what that really means, they just don't want to make it because it is too much effort for them. So I don't even know why they have it on the menu. The food was was awful. I had the Atlantic Stuffed Salmon. The outside was over cooked and the inside stuffing was cold! I practically had to saw through the thing because it was so hard on the outside. My friend ordered the Wild Ahi Tuna Seared Rare. They really should have that dish under the small plates section because 5 pieces of paper thin tuna do not constitute an main dish. However, the Dungeness Crab Tower with Mango, Avocado and Orange Vinaigrette was just okay. I can not comment of the price because no one should have to pay for food that was that bad. We ended up going the Cheese Cake Factory right after because we were still hungry and needed to get the awful taste out of our mouth.

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  • Mark Z.

    Had customers out for dinner at a recent trade show to M&S in Anahiem. Service was slow , waited 15 minutes for our server. Swordfish entre' was ordered , 2 were thick and one was like a pancake. Sent it back. after the entire group had finished the replacement came out ( 45 min ) . It was refused. Asked for the manager and the Jr Manager came out in place. Completely inept. The regional manager who was at the restaurant followed , clueless. Recieved $25.00 gift certificate 6 weeks later. I will , nor will any of my guests that evening ever go back to M&S. An absolutely embarrasing evening.

    (1)

  • Mimi P.

    Came here on a Wednesday night for their $1 oysters. HH didn't start til 930,so we got there at 920 to get a table. i wasn't aware that it closed at 10pm.... only 30 minutes to order our food. Our waitress was kinda rude, rushing us to orders because they had a slow night and I think they were ready to go home. She even mentioned that the guy who shucks oysters was already getting ready to go home until we put in our large order for 2 dozen oysters. When the oysters came out, i was trying to make room for them on the table and the guy who ran the food out was very very room. He was aggressively trying to move things himself when you can clearly see that I was already trying to make room for him. He was taking plates that I was eating on away and even had the nerves to make a comment saying..the oysters are soo cold they are sticking to his hands, and I kindly told him, that's why I am trying to make room and help you out. He was so rude, between him and our server it made our experience kind of sour. The food was decent. Oysters were fresh, but tiny... The burger was a pretty good deal--- 1/2 cheeseburger with fries...for $2.95--cant go wrong there... The salmon tartar for $1.95 and the finfish poke $3.95 was a nice little small bite... I would go with the poke over the salmon. Chicken drumettes for $3.95 was just your average chicken wings..nothing too spectacular about those... I always get my sauce on the side... You can enjoy the taste of the chicken more that way. We also got the black mussels steamed in curry sauce $4.95--that was my favorite dish..the sauce was delicious and very flavorful. I would def come back for that... The mahi mahi sliders with soy glazed ginger sauce $4.95 was a disappointment, the fish was too mushy and blah... I expected the dish to be better because I would mahi mahi, but it was definitely a disappointment. And lastly we also ordered the Smoked Gouda Pizza: Bacon, Cheddar Jack Cheeses, Smoked Gouda,Caramelized Onions $4.95, that was also a disappointment, I couldve done without that too. Overall "okay" experience for happy hour, wish they had more pleasant workers to help make our experience better. Maybe I'll come back for the mussels and the burger, other than that---this place was just okay.

    (3)

  • Larry M.

    Guess we were lucky- our waitress was a joy, the service was top notch, as were the drinks and food. We went on a Thursday night, after a 6 hour drive and checking into the hotel... so the drinks were critical for us! =) The martinis were strong and cold, and they had a selection of custom 'beverages' that were all excellent. We had a selection of appetizers, salads, meat and seafood dishes and everyone was pleased with their food. A bit pricey, but we expected that and after all, it WAS a birthday celebration- but we didn't announce it. If I have to give this place any negative, it's parking and the distance from the garage to the restaurant for someone with a mobility problem. You can't curb drop a patron in front.

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  • Angie N.

    Awesome: -Atlantic Salmon -Crème Brûlée -Shaking Shrimp Roll (has avocado) Good: -Ribeye steak -Stuffed shrimp -Grilled Fresh Salmon -Ceasar Salad -Wild Sockeye Salmon -Lobster -Clam Chowder -French Fries -wild black ruff Ewwww: -Catfish -Grilled Jumbo Shrimp: hard -Spinach Artichoke dip (chips were too hard) -Corn (old) -Arnold Palmer: has passion tea & no refill -Passion Ice Tea

    (4)

  • Brenda S.

    Had happy hour there. Good food great price

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  • Diana L.

    We have been here at least three times. The first time was in 2009, and I would have given it 5 stars at that point. Since then, the menu has diminished in variety and the food has decreased in quality. The menu has too many items with shrimp. They used to change their menu every month, so we had something new to look forward to. However, we checked the menu several months ago and went again just before this review and the main menu was the same: shrimp, shrimp, shrimp. If I wanted shrimp, I'd go next door! They did have a few new temporary items which included a salad, an appetizer, an entree, and a desert. We had never been disappointed with the new items before, so we ordered the appetizer: a mushroom and goat cheese flat-bread. The waitress was nice, but unclear about the menu. As I ordered, she asked if I would like a soup or salad with my entree. I was surprised because the menu had not indicated that either was included...I should have known. She was so sneaky about it that I felt pressured and confused and ordered the salad. Of course, they charged me about $8 for that salad, that I would not have ordered otherwise. The plus side was that the salad was delicious. Which is more than I can say for the flat-bread. First of all, the flat-bread was really just a pizza. The attempt at making a gourmet pizza failed. It stank like someone's dirty old shoe after having been walking in the rain and trying to air dry it without success. The culprit was fontina cheese. As for the goat cheese I expected, there were about 4 crumbles of goat cheese on the entire thing. The salmon entrees have never disappointed - it is always cooked perfectly. The creme brulee was equally amazing. The first time we went (in 2009) the entree special was a fish trio with Ono, Salmon, and Mahi Mahi, and it came with steamed vegetables and a healthy serving mashed potatoes. They don't serve anything like that anymore. I am so disappointed, that I'm not sure I'm willing to go back.

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  • Ara C.

    Lunch specials here are a very good price. $10 dishes. can't beat that at a pretty decent restaurant. My colleague had a philly steak sandwich. wouldn't normally think of getting beef at a seafood restaurant, but it looked mighty tasty! i'm going for that next time i'm here for lunch.

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  • Richard B.

    This was my first time eating at McCormicks and i enjoyed the food and service my cuz and i had a great waitress April is her name, my cuz told April i critique fine dinning and i must say the food was good i had steak and vegetables with a salad dry. The steak was good i have had better but the vegies were great and i don't like vegetables but these were prepared very well, the salad was good im very finicky about my salad and they did a good job with my salad. Do i recommend this restaurant to have dinner? YES

    (3)

  • Celeste B.

    The seafood was very fresh. Good place for a large group or work event. It is a chain and feels like it.

    (3)

  • Nick P.

    Overpriced, greasy, tourist trap. But what do you expect from a chain family restaurant within spitting distant of the parks? Apparently Happy Hour is the way to go, but I must have missed the memo. No better than any given family feedbag for almost twice the price = pass.

    (2)

  • Troy H.

    Really crappy unhappy hour..... Came here after eatin some appetizers at Roy's. I've only eaten at one other McCormick's. Now I know why. 1st mistake: I decided to try a few oysters. When they were shucked, they didn't cut the abductor muscles. So the oysters were stuck in the shell. Hard to eat. And I ended up leaving part of the meat in the shell. And there were particles of shells in the oysters. POORLY shucked. 2nd mistake: "Nachos". Terrible. Every other chip was stale. BADLY. Also, now I know why the nachos were $1.95. Stale chips, half ass job of putting the canned jalapeno nuclear cheese, jalapenos, beans over it. Sad. The tuna tartare was edible. Lacked flavor. At least the beer was cold. Bartender was nice. I really think this place is a MUST AVOID! Happy hr here definitely not worth it. One Star is for the cold beer!

    (1)

  • Maluna O.

    I went here during late night happy hour. The menu looked yummy. Too bad they ran out of mussels and something else :( Then we went again for dinner. They had $20 lobster specials!!! we're in!!! they sat us at a booth that had curtains. I asked if we could have the curtains closed which made it more private, good thing because I was flinging that lobster everywhere trying to get it open! for $20 we got a WHOLE lobster!!!! plus some sides!!! good deal! it was good and I loved our private booth...now that was an awesome experience!!! I am always trying to get people to go to happy hour with me again. I want those mussels! :)

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  • Christopher S.

    I've been to this particular location several times since it opened up. My initial visit here had so-so service and their keg of Guinness tapped out early in the day leaving me to find a 2nd beer to drink. Further visits actually improved my fondness of this restaurant. After that initial visit I never had mediocre service or issues with drinks or my food. A definite do is their Happy Hour. I'm a fan of their calamari and my wife has been a fan of almost everything else that was on the Happy Hour menu. The free access to their WiFi (apparently only strong enough in the bar area or on the patio) was a bonus for me since I tend to bring along a laptop or iPad anywhere I go.

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  • Melanie F.

    Oysters are good. Lobster bisque is a must! Probably the best thing on the menu! The arugula and beet salad is simple, light and tasty. Scallops with crab hash were good. Steak and lobster were good as well but my mind is still on that lobster bisque!

    (4)

  • Travel B.

    Wow! How could this brand sink so low? Granted I was in a large party (15) but still you would think a national brand could handle this amount of people in one group. I think the consensus was "why are we here" or "service and food should be a lot better". Anyhow, we made it though the evening, got our food and drinks and everyone left a little disappointed but not raving mad. Maybe I should rate this a 3 star but that would be max. By the looks of the other reviews, new management is in order. Since I was a guest I didn't pre Yelp or I likely would have gone to Morton's or Ruth's Chris.

    (2)

  • Catherine P.

    The food is good. Nothing too creatively mindblowing. It's tradional American food. But the seafood is so incredibly fresh! And the service was good. We've had: Salmon tartar (happy hour) Mahi mahi sliders(happy hour) Dollar oysters (happy hour) Hush Puppies (happy hour) spider fries (happy hour) Dozen oysters sampler (appetizer) wild mushroom risotto (side dish) fettucine alfredo (side dish) wild seared scallop on spinach with a carrot chipotle (entree) cashew crusted tilapia with jamaican rum butter (entree) All the food is pretty good. Although it's a little pricey for what you get on the entrees. I think I got 3 seared scallops with spinach for about $25. You purchase the side dishes separate from the dinner entree. It all adds up with an appetizer and a cocktail. As an appetizer we had the oyster sampler. Absolutely amazing. Soooo fresh. Happy hour here is great! You're getting the same quality food for such good prices. Dollar oyster wednesdays? Oh my, sign me up. And like I said earlier, their seafood is extremely fresh. Hush puppies with that aioli? Delicious. My favorite thing from dinner here were the oysters we had as an appetizer. Some of the best I've had. But they have them on happy hour on Wednesdays! So for dinner, I probably will not be coming back. I will definitely be returning for happy hour though!

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  • Natalie H.

    the crab cake was good. and yellow tail was good. Well, it has to be for the price I am paying for; I will not come back though. nothing stood out ~

    (3)

  • Mark d.

    I came here for my birthday, and the service was great! I made a wrong order, but the waiter was more than willing to change it to the correct order after my own mistake. If you go here, I suggest you get the seafood. There are other meats, but I've only heard bad reviews about them. Every time I have eaten here, I have ordered something seafood, and it has been one of the best places to get it. this place is pretty expensive though, so don't eat here if you are on any kind of a budget!

    (5)

  • Teepu K.

    I see on here that this place is only getting average reviews overall. Next time I come, my experience may differ but as of now, my experience was exceptional. The adventure began with my father, mother and myself trying to go to P.F. Changs right across the way, but it was packed to the brim and this place was reasonably empty. Upon being seated promptly I was recommended the Steelhead summer entrée. I checked out the menu and it looked great so I ordered that, my father ordered the fish and chips and my mother ordered the king crab. I got a salad and crème brulee with my dinner. I had originally ordered the clam chowder but I found out it had bacon and asked for the lobster bisque. Thanks to the knowledgeable staff they immediately picked up that I might be Muslim so they mentioned that there is uncooked alcohol in the bisque. They offered salad which I went with. Before the salad came we were given some bread which tasted fantastic. The salad was had light balsamic vinegar dressing which is how like my salad. I received my food and was extremely happy with my food. The ravioli, squash, and steelhead was absolutely fantastic. My father really enjoyed his fish and chips and my mother, who happens to be really picky with food, was totally content with the king crab. To top it off, our waitress (Dana), was extremely polite, patient, friendly and helpful. While the place was a bit on the pricey side, most everything that was worth getting was seafood which tends towards being pricey anyway. I honestly didn't really have anything to complain about and thanks to the wonderfully tasty food and the great service, they will be seeing me again.

    (5)

  • Don F.

    We enjoyed our evening! Bottle of Spellbound petit syrah and small plates. Great beet salad w/ goat cheese, crab mango & avo tower. Service was good but a little slow, but we were in no hurry.

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  • Nancy C.

    It's convention time and you are getting together with colleagues, friends near and far: head here for happy hour from 4-6, arrive at 4 sharp because the bar seating fills up quickly OR make a RSVP. They also have reverse happy hour starting at 9:30. Even though prices are cheap, these are indeed full portions so don't over do it! Don't go ethnic, after all it's american cuisine. I would go for the spinach artichoke dip, mussels, and pizza. The calamari are not chopped tentacles rather little octupi, just a warning, it scares some people (like me). Drinks at this price are as expected, super sweet, ex. the blood orange marg.

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  • Reza A.

    Great place, Bartender CJ and manager Richard are awesome,,, will be going there again soon....

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  • Elizabeth Q.

    Great food and quick service. Always something new on the menu. Been back several times.

    (4)

  • Micaela M.

    Came with a group if 11 and they accommodated us no problem. The service and food were great.

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  • Joyce P.

    We came to this location on the advice of Karen (a bartender here) whom my husband knows as one of his customers. The restaurant is beautiful. But like others have mentioned, the parking situation is very bad. No front drop off at all, and the walk from the parking garage is a mile long. My step daughter ordered the Stuffed salmon. Our waitress, Jennifer, heard it as "salmon" and didn't bring the stuffed version of the dish. But when we told her of the error, it was whisked away quickly and the correct dish arrived in short order. My SD LOVED it! She split it with her dad who loved it as well. It came to the table hot, fresh and yummy, with a side of fresh vegetables and delicious mashed potatoes. I might mention the amazing bread right here... it's way too good and easy to fill up on prior to your meal! The mango iced tea (unsweetened) is also very, very good. I had the Kobe hamburger and thought it was amazing. Cooked to order and done up just right, it's truly a treat. Served with home made potato chips, fresh lettuce, tomato and a special, really different ketchup. The store manager, Amy, made sure we got a slice of delicious chocolate cake for dessert (gratis) because of the mix up on SD's order. Overall, the ambiance was nice, the waitstaff was pleasant and friendly. A very nice dining experience! Tip: Go to Costco and get the gift cards and save 20%.

    (4)

  • Randy O.

    Came here with a friend for lunch - was at the Convention Center next door attending a conference - good news was that it wasn't busy (12:15 during a weekday) - food was unremarkable - was expecting a bit more from them. Highly recommend skipping this place

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  • Myisha R.

    So I went here for the first time on Valentines Day which was a big mistake. We decided to try this location instead of El Segundo since it was closer to us. We made reservations and when we arrived it was so crowded. They sat us in an area that looked like it was supposed to be part of the walkway. And of course everyone that walked past me ended up bumping my chair. The service was horrible and my food was overcooked. But of course I didn't complain. I don't send back food, but I will never go back there again

    (2)

  • Lorth K.

    Came here while visiting SoCal. The location of this place is fantastic. Right in the front of a strip mall near Disney. We came during late night and had a table at the bar. We ordered a lot of bar bites thinking they were bites...These were full dishes at a super cheap price! Once all the dishes came, we knew we ordered too much. The drinks were stiff. The dirty grey goose martini was well made. The olives were stuffed with bacon and cheese! That was rather clever.

    (4)

  • Adryenn A.

    This is a double review because I ate here two nights in a row. I'm here a week and will likely be back again, the service and food was that good. Let's start off with the super secret that nobody tells you: there's rarely a line or wait. If there might be, pop onto OpenTable and grab a reservation, we did it live from my iPhone and it took a split second from my confirmation on my phone to their reservation desk. Tip #2: it isn't any more expensive than PF Changs or Cheesecake Factory that are right next door. In fact, if you're dining with kids, the super awesome kids menu offsets any difference. The kids burger is the exact same as an adult burger too! What I love so far: the filet with king crab legs really knocked my socks off tonight. Something about clarified butter... OMG. The fish and chips smelled divine (my mom had that) and she polished them off completely so I think that's a good sign. Love the beet salad and the crabcakes! But my favorite appetizer has got to be the pancetta wrapped prawns in the spicy thai peanut sauce. It wasn't typical satay peanut sauce, I didn't even see sauce, but these large prawns were sucked down and gone in minutes. Super good. I could have ordered two plates of that and been happy! Next time I'm not sharing!!! As for the service, Brian was amazing. when we arrived we'd already had a horrid experience across the way at PF Changs, had been on the road 10 hours and just wanted a good meal. We got it. I felt coddled in the way that only a 4star restaurant can do. They understand that you keep the kids happy and fed so the parents can enjoy their meals. Maybe I'm spoiled but having just done a price comparison, I spend just as much and sometimes more at cheaper foods at chain restaurants than I do at 4 and 5 star places. And at the good places, the staff are generally more experienced. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, and warm and inviting staff. Love it!

    (4)

  • H Q.

    I came here after attending the PMA show at the Convention Center with some friends of mine. We decided to sit at the bar because the US-Canada hockey game was on. I had never been to Garden Walk or a Mick & Schmick before. I thought it was a little too upscale to go watch hockey (of which, I'm really no fan of). I knew prices would be on the more expensive side and it's not a sports bar atmosphere. We had a calamari appetizer. It was pretty tasty although the batter didn't stay on the squid. The marinara sauce and presentation were fine. I had my ol' standby meal, Fish and Chips, which I order when I'm indecisive about having a steak or eating lighter. The entree came with three medium sized pieces of cod served over a lot of fries. There was also a small side of cole slaw. The fish was good, but not as meaty as other places that I've had it at. The batter was crunchy and it was my bad that I put a little too much malt vinegar on it, so it made it difficult to keep together when dipping it in tartar sauce. The fries were really good. I've cut back on eating fries big time and honestly haven't had any since November. Fries are an occassional treat for me. I finished off the entire entree. Service was really attentive. The bartender guy was cool and prompt in taking our orders, refilling our drinks and seeing if we needed anything. A good experience, not exceptional. I don't know if I'd make it a point to try a M&S again, but I wouldn't mind if someone wanted to go. Sorta of a 3 3/4 experience.

    (4)

  • Elaine K.

    Dear Mr. McCormick and Mr. Schmick, I am writing you this letter while the details are still fresh in my mind. I came to your restaurant for a lovely dinner with my boyfriend. Nothing too fancy, just trying to enjoy a good meal after a hard day's work. It was OC restaurant week so we went with that. Here's what went wrong: Strike 1: Before ordering, our server informs us that you are out of the miso marinated black ruff, which was definitely the one thing I wanted. Strike 2: I order the steamed clams, 10 minutes later, our server informs us they are out of clams, but they do have mussels. So I go with steamed mussels. Strike 3: We order some chocolate sundae dessert. The manager proceeds to come over and tell us they are out of that as well....it's Sunday and they don't get deliveries. Strike 4: The manager tells us she is going to comp us a dessert, so I order the dessert sampler, but they are out of mini creme brulee but they give me a big one instead. I get restaurants run out of things, but if you run out of that much, reprint your menu since you print them on a daily basis anyways. The free dessert albeit nice, was not enough to get me to come back. Any good impressions your menu made at a first glance went out the door after the 3rd time you were out of something. Food is decently priced, but flavor, there's nothing spectacular to write about. It wasn't horrible. Sincerely, Elaine

    (3)

  • Erin N.

    honestly this place is only worth it for HAPPY HOUR; three bucks for a cheeseburger & fries? two bucks for a california roll? four bucks for a chicken quesadilla? plus, a whole bunch of other things to chose from. IM DOWNNNN :] & they even have a few drink specials-- nothing too great except i usually make my way here on a friday where they have $5 sangrias! the best white sangria ive ever had, super tasty!

    (5)

  • Trang V.

    Food- 0 stars Service- 4 stars Price- 2 stars Average score- 2 stars Came here last night on a Wednesday before a concert at House of Blues Anaheim. Came in and didn't have to wait, but asked if we could have a booth and they said they were all reserved so if you want a booth, make reservations real quick online. Our server guy was very friendly but he was very busy. We ordered the clams, I ordered the chef's recommendation- the Wild Steelhead (salmon) with asparagus and some mushroom sauce and the BF ordered the Wild Ruff (like seabass) with udon noodles. Clams- they were okay- we've had better but we always like to get bread to dip it in the sauce, but we only got like two pieces of bread so we asked for more and they said they were making more fresh bread. I asked for it again when they brought our food out, but did I ever get bread? NOPE! Both our dishes were whatever, the flavors were not there at all. Maybe I would have given them an extra star if we had gotten some more dang bread! Total Cost- approx. $100 dollars with tip for our dishes, the clams and three beers.

    (2)

  • Wendy C.

    We came in on a monday.. I believe memorial monday.. a little past noon and if you can believe it... we were the first ones in at the restaurant! However aside from that awkward little fact... the food was pretty good and the inside of the place was really big and nice :) I did have particularly delicious pork chops here... but everything else was just ok. Maybe I'll come back again to try it out again.

    (3)

  • Melanie S.

    We came here a couple of weeks ago before we headed out for a movie. In essence the food was alright. Definitely some very low and very high points. The food either wowed me or I was like "eh". First we had the "Korean style" short ribs. Basically these ribs tasted like poorly made kalbi. Ribs dipped in some soy sauce doesn't make it "Asian style"! It was off to a bad start. Then we had the black ruff with udon noodles and my boyfriend had the hanger steak. My fish was actually absolutely delicious. Very light and flavorful. The miso broth was a delicate finish to the well cooked fish. But, the hanger steak was completely overcooked. He asked for it medium rare and it came medium well. Practically no pink and very tough. Very disappointed. The desserts at the end were pretty good. The sorbets were light and the apple pie tasted homemade. I really enjoyed them. In the end the experience was alright. Not great, not awful. Still not sure if we'll head there anytime soon though.

    (3)

  • Diane W.

    Went there for dinner last night. I enjoyed the shrimp appetizer with Jalapeno jack cheese melted inside and bacon on the outside. Also the Chilean Sea bass was very tasty and tender. The lobster mashed potatoes are amazing. The prices refect what most upscale restaurants in Orange county charge. The waitress was very attentive and helpful. I would request a booth, its more intimate than being at a table in the middle of the dining room.

    (3)

  • Alex K.

    Horrendous service durring my visit. On more than one occasion went over 10 minutes without seeing a waiter or any of my food. Took forever to place an order for anything. Mains arrived about 5 minutes after apps. so we were definitely not ready for them yet. Ordered a molten chocolate cake and it was so over-cooked that it wasn't even slightly molten, solid through the middle. They took it off the check but still... Quality of the food (desert aside) was fine but the incompetent service ruined my experience.

    (1)

  • Andy P.

    We came to Garden Walk one afternoon, and boy is this place dead. McCormick was no exception b/c I could've heard a pin drop form a hundred yards away. We ordered takeout, some fish tacos and a hamburger. It took about 15 minutes to get our food (but the place was empty?). The guy also didn't know how to process a gift card, so I was there an extra 5 minutes. Anyway, the food tasted bland and dismal. I would expect more from a chain restaurant like this, but whatever.

    (2)

  • Jacqueline R.

    Went in there for lunch and servers were snotty and rude. Food was greasy and not tasty. They brought out bread for the table that looked like a single piece for one person and we were the only people in the place. The server never came to check on us. Will definitely never return. It's a bummer because I had a great experience at the McCormick & Schmick's in Irvine.

    (2)

  • Jenny S.

    why is this one of the diner's choices on open table?n i'd give it 2.5 stars honestly... i don't know why we had such a horrible experience.. maybe because it was getting late? well i credit them for printing out "happy birthday dad" on our menus since I did mention it on my open table reservation THAT WAS A PLUS however, the service was VERY SLOW.. it took FOREVER.. for us to get anything.. even drinks!! and when my mom's dinner came IT WAS THE WRONG ONE!..(but i guess they made up for that by giving it to us for free) another bad thing is the amount of food wasn't that satisfying. i'd say the biggest portion was DESSERT?!!? i hope that isn't because we did the oc restaurant week deal.. although..foodwise not too bad.. i mean my crabcakes, skewered squid, and sorbet tasted good.. (i really like the chocolate cake in the sundae!!) i expect a lot more from the restaurant in terms of quality and all.. AND OUR WAITER didnt even wish my dad happy birthday .. STRIKE THREE by the way there is no line..while other restaurants are PACKED.. take a hint

    (2)

  • Cathy K.

    "Can I get an order of garlic fries?" "Um.. let me check in the kitchen. I don't know if we have that." Okay, so it wasn't Happy Hour. It was late-night. But if they offer garlic fries during the day, surely they can whip some up at night? Anyways, that first incident should have warned me for the weird service that was coming my way. Alas, I am naive sometimes. A friend was visiting from out of state, and the two of us got together for a night of drinks and sorely-missed catch-up. WELL. We played paper rock scissors between Cheesecake and M&S (we were at GardenWalk), and M&S won out. So in we went, and immediately, we were faced with the "I will check on the garlic fries" dilemma. Whatever. So we placed our orders with our server for drinks and apps, and we happily sat at the table gabbing away when... a different server shows up and asks, "So what can I get you ladies?" "Um, we just placed our order with another gentleman. Was he not our server?" Confused. "Oh, who?" We described him. "Oh, that guy. He's so out of it! I'm your server. So what would you like to order?" We placed our orders again and went back to gabbing. A few minutes later, the FIRST server shows up with our drinks. "Wait, I thought you weren't our server. What's going on?" "Who said I wasn't your server? Of course I'm your server." Very confused. But we went back to gabbing. Then the second server shows up and frowns at our food/drinks. "Who got you those?" We pointed. "He said he was our server." "Hm. Let me go clear that up." He disappeared for awhile, only to return again a minute later to say, "All cleared up! I won this battle." "Congratulations." Wry smiles. We went back to gabbing again. Then "the champion" came by to drop of my friend's dish (some clam or oysters thing in a bowl), and spilled two of those mollusks on the floor. I don't know why, but that irked me. We're paying for it, and he spilled it. Surely there is something wrong with that picture. I don't eat seafood, but I always thought that it was expensive. Is it not? Anyways, the entire server issue was starting to irk me in general. We went back to gabbing. THEN, "the conquered" server came by our table and announced, "Okay, so _____ is going home now, so I'll be your server for the rest of the night!" OH EM GEE. Needless to say, we got out of there - quick!

    (2)

  • Taylor P.

    So it's a chain....I'm sure you've heard of McCormick's but I just went for a second time and after reading the reviews I think it is important to point out...if you happen to be in the Disneyland area and DON'T have kids...this is the spot to go to!! The happy hour prices are for deals on FOOD and not necessarily drinks. I was there last night (Tuesday) and their special was any vodka drink (I forget the brand of vodka...like maybe Kettle One?) was $7. Eh, big deal, but the cheeseburger for $3? You can't beat that. We got a cheeseburger, calamari (sorry, although cheap it was WAY to over cooked) and gyoza (yum). We did not see one see kid in the restaurant. Nice! The last time we visited we sat in the dining room and had great service and the food was fabulous...again, NO KIDS!! : )

    (4)

  • Matt B.

    Slow service. Took forever to get our food and it was COLD. It isn't even a busy night. Our orders came back incomplete. We spoke with the manager and he was not even accommodating. He said "thanks for the feedback" and did nothing to remedy the situation. The food might have been good if it was even warm. *edit* reduced from 2 stars to 1 star. Approached the manager again and he still was a waste of a management position. He offered zero apologies. Eat at cheesecake factory instead. .

    (1)

  • Chautaqua C.

    It's official. I WILL NOT be going back to this place. Yesterday my cousin wanted to go because he had never been. So I sucked it up and we sat at the bar. That service was worst then before. The bar tender was not attentive during happy hour so much we only got one appetizer and by the time he came around it was over and we had to order dinner. It wasn't like it was super busy. It's like people are not properly trained or they just don't care. It really sucks because the food is ok and has potential to be a decent place. Sorry but cannot re commend.

    (1)

  • Neluta G.

    Never been a fan, I have been to several business dinners and happy hours here. The prices are high and the quality low. Don't waste your money. I can't say I had a dish that I liked there.

    (1)

  • Jonathan C.

    I do not like to give bad reviews, but I ordered the sea scallops which were tasteless. For $31 it was not worth the price or quality. I hope that their management sees this and increases their quality control. I should have told the manager because everyone at my table was unpleased.

    (1)

  • Cherry G.

    This place was so nice! The service was the best our waiter was very nice and exceeded my expectations! The food was very good and the presentation was beautiful. The set up of the restaurant is very classy and beautiful so I wish I would've dressed up nicer, oh well next time! I ordered Kobe beef burger and they cooked it exactly how I asked for it ! Friends ordered fish and chips and coconut shrimp & they both liked their food a lot !

    (5)

  • Chrystine L.

    Not impress at all. I can get a better steak at Outback for half the price. Service was nothing special. Will not be back!

    (2)

  • Angie D.

    Food was very good. Service was ok, as we sat on the patio and our waitress kept disappearing inside for LONG periods of time. We dined early and there were hardly any patrons inside and we were the only people on the patio. So not sure what the issue was. Patio has great people watching. You get to see all the exhausted parents with their screaming kids going back to their Hotels. Muah ah ah. Desserts are delicious here!

    (4)

  • Jackie H.

    The only reason this review is 2 stars instead of 1 star is our waiter, whose name I unfortunately can't remember. My friends and I went to McCormick and Schmick's Grille for dinner after watching a movie at the theater nearby. I ordered the fish and chips. The coleslaw that came with the fish and chips had hair in it. I initially thought the hair might be mine, but when I pulled the hair that was in the coleslaw, the hair was embedded in the coleslaw and pulled up pieces with it. Not to mention that the hair was a different length and color than my own. Our waiter apologized and said that the manager would come over and speak with us. Rather than apologize for the hair in my food, the manager informed us that everyone on the kitchen staff was wearing a hairnet and offered to replace the coleslaw that had hair in it, all the while eyeing my hair to see if it was actually my hair in the coleslaw. I politely declined his offer. Our waiter felt so bad about the manager not doing anything that he gave our table a free dessert, the chocolate molten cake. The waiter was very apologetic and really tried to make up for the hair in my coleslaw.

    (2)

  • Katie T.

    This review is for the happy hour!!! HH here is the best value in Anaheim Garden Walk. I love the mussel and fish taco. Mussel's sauce was rich and garlicy. I dipped everything in it. The fish taco was big and 2 can easily fill me up. Skip the chicken sliders, very dry. words of advice: do not order food/ drinks off the menu because it could get very expensive.

    (4)

  • Robin W.

    McCormick & Schmick's offered a nice refuge from the convention we were attending. It stood nearly empty on a Monday afternoon. The restaurant is spacious and offers an upscale dining experience. Paul, our waiter, was friendly and professional and seemed to know a great deal about the menu. The lunch items were not more affordably priced than the other items and were mostly non-fish items. The burger was $10.50 or $14, depending which you chose. My dining partner chose the $14 burger and I sent for seared ahi with spinach. We had the bacon wrapped shrimp as a starter. The bacon wrpped shrimp was good but a heavy start to any meal. The beet salad was split and provided a more refreshing opetion. The burger was a nice rensiiton and had crispy fried to accompany. The seared ahi was a real loser, however. The fish was so tough and full of muscle. It was definitely not sushi grade and would not even give way to a knife. Just lots of muscle and slime in the way. This was not eaten for obvious reasons but the rice and spinach served alongside was. We skipped dessert. It is a pricey option but a civilized way to dine amongst all the craziness that is Anaheim. Skip the ahi.

    (3)

  • Annalee G.

    Went for Valentine's day lunch. Our server was nice to ask if we wanted to look at the dinner menu as a lot of patrons were apparently requesting it. We ordered Calamari, Salmon Rigatoni and Rib Eye. The food was excellent, the service was fast, and our server was nice and efficient. Thank you.

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    Service was slow but the food was fantastic! Great lobster bisque, and the Miso Chilean sea bass was phenomenal.

    (3)

  • Chad A.

    Katella Ave. between Harbor & Haster @ The Anaheim Garden Walk So as you probably noticed I felt the need to drop this restaurant 1 star... while 3 stars is still "A-Ok" & good; I felt they just quite weren't all the way there on this visit the way they were on the last visit that would have made me a fan. While the food & the service weren't bad, it just wasn't a very memorable visit & proved to have some areas of opportunity both in the back of the house & front of the house.... I sat in the bar on this visit because I simply could not remember or knew if they still offered their free check in offer on Four Square (for those unsure they do not offer a complimentary HH app anymore.) I didn't really mind, but I was just curious. They have some Happy Hour food & beverage items, but in order to get the HH prices then one must purchase at least one beverage... it does not have to be one of the adult nature either as non-alcoholic is perfectly acceptable. I started off with their HH Brushchetta App: yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… which as you can see comes deconstructed with Balsamic Vinegar on top of the Crustinis. I would say that not only was this a good representation of Bruschetta, but probably the best part of the meal. The Crustinis were nicely toasted without being too hard & paired well with the various other elements of the dish. The tomatoes were nice & fresh & were marinated perfectly. For an entree I went with the Chef's Recommendation of the Swordfish Kina: yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… which was a rather tedious dish all around. This dish comes with grilled Swordfish topped with Orange Fennel Salad & served with Seasonal Cous Cous & Steamed Asparagus. The Cous Cous was cooked for too long, was very soft, and brought very little flavor. The Orange Fennel Salad sounded promising, but proved rather bland. The swordfish was juicy and nicely grilled, but could have benefited from some more flavor from like seasoning, a marinade, or some sort of nice sauce to accompany it and the asparagus... well was just steamed asparagus & some salt would have been nice, but it (and my bartender) were not to be found. Finally, I figured I'd do a rarity and order a dessert. I was hoping this would prove more exciting than the entree & almost as good if not better than the Bread Pudding I had here last time. This time I had the Molten Chocolate Cake: yelp.com/biz_photos/mcco… Once again beautifully presented, but still pretty forgettable. It's rare that I not only have dessert, but that it's as forgettable as this dish was. I kind of wish I had saved the room and the money I spent for another time. The cake while very moist was not terribly exciting nor was the ice cream or various sauces. I wish the flavors would have been more aggressive for I believe if one is going to splurge on calories for a dessert then one should be met with assertive flavors (depending on what's ordered of course!) I almost want to be punished for indulging! Service by my bartender was ok. She was kind & fairly attentive, but the person kept interrupting me while I was speaking & only thought within the box (sort of,) met most expectations, but still missed on many areas. I think perhaps many people who work in this industry forget that while sure most people eat to live... there are still many people out there who live to eat & focus on all or most aspects of the experience. They offer seating both inside and out. The inside seating comes in the form of regular tables, booths, & the bar top with stools while the outdoor seating is all regular tables. They do have stand up heaters for the outside tables. Parking is validated & can be found in that challenging lot. There is valet available in the lot if you like.

    (3)

  • Kathren V.

    We purchased gift cards at Costco for M&S; $79 for $100. We visited the Anaheim location--- I was not impressed. This is supposed to be an upscale restaurant, but I'm supposing due to it being next to Disneyland are why people/tourists were dressed in shorts and tee-shirts. Living in OC/SoCal everything is so overly casual ad nauseum. I was hoping for a nice dress-up, peaceful, romantic dining atmosphere. Since prices are $30 and more for a main entree you'd expect a dress code that is reflective of a more pricey restaurant as well as portions that would be more generous so you would leave feeling satisfied and not unsatisfyingly hungry. The food was delicious. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, however it was so small. The price was $37 for a petite piece of fish with udon noodles. We ordered a dessert 'to-go' and we were charged a .40 'to-go' fee. I have never heard of that or have been charged that before. The service was really slow. Our waiter was trying to be helpful and polite. The music was loud and had that very annoying techno beat to EVERY song. That might be fine for shopping at a store that carries clothing catered to that theme but not when you're paying $100+ for dinner for two people and want to relax and have a peaceful dinner---and by the way, that didn't include beverages and we split an appetizer and dessert. We asked if they would lower the volume of music and they wouldn't. They moved us outside, to which the music was even louder and the smell of cigarettes from passers-by was nauseating. The tables and chairs were rod iron metal and they were hard to sit on. No cushion, just the rod iron seat and backing---not comfortable for 2.5 hours. When we asked if they would lower the music--- yet again, the server asked the manager if it was OK to do so. We were told he lowered it because no one else was seated outside. I saw the manager approach the window and as he turned the knob he looked outside and he made a face you might see from a haughty teenager who was asked to take out the trash and didn't want to do it. You get the face I mean, right? Mind you this man was probably 45+. In spite of the fact that we asked this request, kindly and politely---two times. I've worked at the Happiest Place on earth and the high end retail store that businesses of All sorts are modeling their customer service by and I'll say the manager's customer service was---to put it politely--- lacking, from upon our initial greeting. No, I wouldn't go back there. I can get great tasting food at other places with a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere without attitude and reluctance to deliver good service to their customers, to which they have a job and paycheck and tips---on behalf of their customers. People seem to forget that these days. With social media and businesses being rated and snapshots being taken, you would think that all businesses would be more respectful to their reviews. I do read them and others do too. It helps making a final decision a lot easier when it comes to patronizing an establishment or not.

    (2)

  • David R.

    Had to send my undercooked fish back. Got a brand new piece that was properly cooked, but the waiter never came back to see if this piece of fish was acceptable. Partner's seared Ahi was ok. Crab and corn chowder was tasty. Nothing memorable going on here - ok food and ok service made this an over-priced meal.

    (1)

  • Linda T.

    Love love love the food! Definitely worth the price. It took them forever to make it -_____-

    (4)

  • T M.

    Stay away from this place!!!!! You've been warned! If you want to be frustrated with slow service and barely ok food, them by all means, eat here. My family and I came here because the other restaurants had such a long wait and we were sooo hungry from just flying in to LAX. We found out why no one was eating here during the height of lunch hour. 1. Slow service . Even though there were only a few parties in the place, it took over 5 mins to get our drink orders and it was almost 20 mins before our food orders were taken. Then it took about another 20 mins to get our food! 2 food was just ok: I ordered a American Kobe beef hamburger medium rare, I figured a burger would be a safe bet, I mean who can mess up a burger? It turned out to be a little but past well done and very dry! Of I wasn't so hungry I would've sent it back. My wife ordered chicken parmigiana and Alfredo sauce, the chicken was super oily. I noticed a couple of other tables, whose patrons left 20-30 mins before we were done, we're still messy with used plates and utensils etc. it's like the staff had no interest in presenting a clean and near establishment. While waiting to order and waiting for our food, I checked the yelp reviews. I'm surprised there were any good ones. Most were bad and I half to whole heart espy agree. I don't know how long this place has been open but I don't think it will last too long.

    (1)

  • Angela C.

    This is my second time of dining at a McCormick & Schmick's chain restaurant (my first time was the one in Beverly Hills which I had hoped was a fluke). Still as bad as I remember. I cannot understand how this chain restaurant can survive because the food is not good, especially in proportion to the price. The clam chowder was too salty and only lukewarm. I had the salmon with berry sauce. The filet was dry, bland, and fishy. The strip steak was dry, slightly tough and rough, and bland (marination did not soak through). Lava cake was also bland and dry (but the vanilla ice cream was good). Will not give the McCormick&Schmick's chain any other opportunities to disappoint me.

    (1)

  • Jason G.

    The service is really good here, you're greeted well and seated right away. The ambiance is classic, elegant, but yet not pretentious. The ultimate mixed seafood grill had stuffed shrimp, grilled shrimp, seared scallops, grilled salmon, and potatoes and vegetables and was very good. The braised short ribs were very tendor, flavorful, and quite delicious as well.

    (4)

  • Mark E.

    Met a friend from college who I hadn't seen for nearly 30 years. It was either here or another place and she chose M&S. It was well after lunch service and a bit before dinner service so we had a very nice booth. Our waiter, Paul, was very attentive, patient, and knowledgeable of the menu. What struck me most about the weekend lunch menu was that it was mostly seafood. The meat choices were limited and more on par with the dinner menu. The other options - chicken, pasta, etc - were quite limited. My friend had salmon and I had fish and chips. I cannot comment on her lunch, for obvious reasons. My lunch was delicious; the perfect fried batter, not greasy, and the fish flaky and delicious. I believe it was cod. The chips were delicious but not extraordinary. Accompanying the generous portion of fish and chips was a small amount of slaw; about three tablespoons worth. It was a bit disappointing. I left a very generous tip, however, based solely on Paul's attendance. Will I dine here again? Maybe maybe not. Most likely only if circumstance prevails.

    (3)

  • Katie S.

    Yummy! Oh wait you need more? Oh ok. Coca cola braised short ribs? Sold! That's all I needed to see to make up my mind. I am an absolute sucker for a braised short rib. What is not to love? The fat is rendered down so much it's like meat butter. But I am getting ahead of myself. Chadams picked me up for some lunch and we started out with some coconut shrimp. Now if you've ever scanned my profile here on yelp you will notice that I don't like shrimp but for some reason this butterflied sweet and and spicy deep fried version was damn tasty. Tasty enough that this non shrimp eater had two pieces. I should also mention how beautifully it was plated. It looked so appetizing it would of been a crime to not try it. Moving right along to my short ribs. They were so delightfully tender, it was like the meat surrendered to my fork. They had been cooked low and slow for so long they had no more will to even hold onto the bone they came on. This is just how I like them. The sauce was sweet and savory and just lovely. If I close my eyes I can still taste them. My only complaint is their side dish companion. They came with plain ole boring mashed potatoes. Now I agree there is something to be said for familiar flavors but when I go to a place like this I want a potato I might not make at home. I wasn't wowed so it just felt like that part of the meal was lacking. For dessert I had a molten chocolate cake. I caved on what I really wanted because I just needed chocolate. It was delicious but next time I am getting creme brulee or the upside down apple pie. The restaurant is really lovely. I love the emerald green, white tablecloths and dark wood decor. It reminds me of the restaurants I went to on capitol hill. Upscale but comfortable. Our service was also excellent. She was informative and funny and kept the drinks from ever touching the bottom. She knew the menu like the back of her hand which was also so nice to see. I'll be back. Ignore their lower rating and go check it out for yourself, I'm so glad we did.

    (4)

  • Anthony B.

    We always get an order of oysters. Then we will proceed with some sort of fish. I like this place because they are always consistent.

    (3)

  • George B.

    Good. Average really. Prices are a little high. Waitstaff was friendly and dressed well. Filet Mignon and asparagus were both yummy. I would go here any time I could not decide where to go.

    (3)

  • Sara C.

    two words... HAPPY HOUR monday - friday 3pm-6pm late night 9:30pm-close our eyes and....wallets were bigger than our stomach. what we ordered off the happy hour menu: $1.95 Potato hush puppies salmon tartar $2.95 half pound cheeseburger with fries $3.95 spinach artichoke wit chips spider fries $4.95 mahi mahi sliders with fries smoked gouda pizza $5.95 white sangria $3.95 bud light ok...so i've been to M&S happy hour before...long time ago at a different location and completely forgot how big the portions were. when you look at how cheap the food is, you think they just give you small portions...but wrong! you actually get the full size plates! so needless to say, we had TONS of leftovers! btw, the mahi mahi sliders were to die for! *make sure to check the HH menu, each location is different!*

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    On Veterans Day, 11 November 2013, my fiance and I dined at McCormick & Schmick's in Anaheim. Being a veteran, I received a promotional free meal. I had no complaint about my dinner. However, my fiance ordered their Trio Shrimp dinner. She told me that it tasted oily and was rubbery--- possibly under cooked. I ate one of the shrimps and agreed with her. When I brought this up to the staff, they offered to refund the price of her dinner. But even with my free dinner, I still spent more than $60 on appetizers and wine. The service, by the way, was practically nonexistent, and in order to get coffee and water refills, we had to have one of the bus staff get our waitress. Later that evening, both my fiance and I got sick. I called the manager the next day, and he told me that he would look into the matter and call me back. When he did, he told me that nobody else had reported any problems. I told him that I felt that I should receive a full refund, given the circumstances. He told me that he was not willing to do so, since they had already credited me for one meal. I asked for his regional manager to call me back. When the regional manager did, he asked me if I had gone to see a doctor. I told him that I did not. On that basis, he said, he would not issue any refunds. I had previously been to their store in Pasadena two or three times and enjoyed my meals there. However, I will never go back to their Anaheim store. The food there is not at all worth the price, even when it is free, as it was on Veterans Day. In Pasadena, their store is rated as "A" by Los Angeles County inspectors. And, I have eaten better shrimp in Los Angeles County "B" rated Chinese restaurants. However, Orange county does not have a rating system other than Pass or Fail. It would be interested to see how the McCormick and Schmick's Anaheim store would rate in an LA County inspection.

    (1)

  • Tiffany K.

    For work, I had to put on a luncheon for some ladies. It's hard to find a restaurant that has quiet seating, a set menu for less than 12 people, taxi accessible and close to the Disneyland Hotel. I got all that and more when I booked a room here. The private dining coordinator, Laura, was very accommodating and made sure the menu suited my budget and taste. She even personalized them! You do have to put down a deposit of $250 however. I ordered the salmon with a blackberry reduction. Having been at a conference for a few days, it was nice to have perfectly done green beans, salmon, mashed potatoes - it was all relatively healthy and a welcome break from the usual sandwich and fries. Had a bit of a wait for a couple of the entrees to go which made me anxious as the ladies-who-lunch were getting anxious, but other than that, things ran smoothly. The waitress was attentive and friendly. The thing that stood out for me was the service. Laura organized a large minivan cab for everyone to pick us up at the hotel and drop us off in the valet area. Then when we left, she walked us out to where we could pick up another taxi, called a different taxi when the original one didn't show up and even had the driver call me to let me know when they were arriving. Now THAT is service - all the guests were impressed and I know they'll come back to this spot for both the food and service.

    (4)

  • Candy J.

    We had reservations for Christmas Eve-- or at least we were told that we did. Our usual favorites were booked for dinner, so I called this place to make reservations. We were running late, so I called an hour before we were to arrive and asked if we could come in half an hour later. I was told this would be okay. When I arrived and gave my name, I was met with a blank look and told that they had no reservation under my name. Then I was told my family was waiting for me and I turned to the person who directed me there and I said "I do not know who they are." (newsflash--- not all Hispanic looking people are related). When I asked if they had given our table away, the manager told me they had the same story as me and then when he realized how it sounded, he then said they "had a corresponding name." I would have left his place if there had not been a large group of us already gathered. We were finally seated. A few minutes later, my friend beside me took a sip of her water and water spilled onto her. When she placed the glass on the table, we saw that there was a triangle piece of glass missing. We were extremely grateful no one was cut or injured at this Twilight Zone of a restaurant. The food was mediocre at best, but I can't say it was especially memorable, but even if it was above average, I could not see myself returning---it is a dangerous thing to drink water from broken glasses.

    (1)

  • MC W.

    This place gets the stars only because of waitress Lynn was great! She was on point the whole night. But the food was not good. I ordered the fish and chips.... Fries were soggy and fish was hard like it was frozen fish sticks. We Also ordered the rib eye that was dry like a new York steak. So disappointing that the food was not the best quality. Not coming back...

    (3)

  • Lisa M.

    Manager treated us very well after a preliminary seating discrepancy. Ended up having a delightful time. Fabulous oysters and bloody Mary's, FYI.

    (5)

  • Rick L.

    Ate here tonight with co workers from out of town. Once we were seated it took a while for the waiter to take our order, which was ok. We weren't in a hurry. We received our drinks but one of us had to ask for bread. The waiter brought a little 1/4 loaf of bread, for 3 guys! It took forever to get our next order of drinks; it was only beer. We were told the bar is busy. I told the waiter it is only beer, not frozen dronks that take a while. When the food came, I was brought a ribeye steak that was medium rare at best. Some parts looked like sushi. I ordered a filet mignon cooked medium. The waiter told me "I ordered a ribeye", but everyone heard me say filet mignon. I didn't want to complain anymore since I was with executives from out of town. Just a big disappointment overall in all aspects.

    (1)

  • Elena T.

    food was good....expensive but better than average. Lobster mashed potatoes were awesome. There were 4 people in our party: 3 adults and one child. Unfortunately the child's plate, popcorn shrimp - how difficult is that to make- was not delivered with the rest of the meals. We waited....and waited....fortunately the manager came by and asked about our meals. We told him that we were still waiting for our child's meal...for over 10 minutes. To his credit he went to the kitchen and brought it back pronto. Also he gave us a complimentary dessert. Now that is good customer service. Okay, got coffee and had to ask for cream......waiting while our coffee is getting cold....:( Also stirred our coffee with our straws that were brought with our water....hmmmm. I had the ribeye steak....a little tough, dry and cooked more medium than medium rare. Lobster mashed potatoes were awesome. Ceaser salad was awesome...you could taste the anchovies in the salad dressing:)

    (3)

  • Hadi N.

    great happy hour and excellent service, calamari and wings were amazing. Not much of a happy hour drink menu though I found myself having the Grand Margarita which is served on the rocks - 5 star. 5-7pm happy hour.

    (5)

  • TR H.

    This place is really nice, I came here for happy hour and the drinks were delish. I order the fire Craker shrimp and it was so good that I finish it all by my self so my girl got mad at me but oh well it was worth it.

    (5)

  • Linda S.

    I thought this would have been a very nice experience and great dining place, I have never been so wrong in my life. The food was horrible, salad tasted old, vegetables not fresh or cooked and the steak was just OK. For a $150 dinner I expected some of the best food ever never would return.

    (1)

  • Kris C.

    What a complete let down. A buddy of mine and I had come across this place after a very strenuous day of walking at Disneyland. We were exhausted and wanted something to drink and lounge about eating for a bit. When we got there, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess. The problem started after we were seated. First it took over 15 minutes for our waitress to come and ask what we wanted to drink. She because very put out when we asked what the craft beer options were....because the menu said that they had a craft beer selection. Okay, we get past their poor excuse of a craft beer selection and settle on some Sammys...yeah that is how many options there were. We are left alone for another 15 minutes. At this point I am quite frustrated but still hungry. So we decided that we would just get some appetizers and throw in the towel. When the waitress did come back, as soon as she found out we were just ordering appetizers she checked out. She took the order and we did not see her again until we had to track her down to get the check. All and all just an unacceptable experience.

    (1)

  • Nikki G.

    Front desk is rude. The place was dirty. The food wasn't that great. Corporate needs to clean house (management and staff) I will never come back to this restaurant! Ew ew ew!!!

    (2)

  • Pete S.

    What happened to your famous $3 burger at Happy Hour????! That was the whole conversation among us Yelpers who came here before. Maybe not at this location, but all of us must've had it because we all knew about it. So instead, I ordered mussels that was $5.95 and a glass of wine that was $5 for happy hour. The mussels lacked depth, slightly overcooked, and was served with a chunky piece of bread for dipping. So in retrospect, even though I knew the happy hour menu got cut because I went to McCormick's website beforehand, but it wasn't all that bad at the end since I ate all of mine mussels. Just a note, there was only one waitress who worked the whole bar. She was great, but it was slower than I expected. I think two people would've sufficed.

    (3)

  • Chris L.

    Not sure when this became the Wal Mart of dining, but it is. Mediocre food and poor service.

    (1)

  • Norri B.

    Stumbled upon M&S while walking through the Garden Walk with my sister. The Portland restaurant is a favorite of hers, and I have eaten at the Seattle store many times. We were hungry, and experience told us we would enjoy a great meal. We decided to split the Lobster Cob, to start. Very nice presentation, and we both found it delicious. The lobster was not really in attendance, but we still enjoyed it. We both ordered the cashew crusted tilapia which said it was served with sweet potato couscous. It arrived and the couscous did not look like what I was expecting...I tasted it and it was mushy,paste like, and had zero flavor. Soggy pasta. Awful. The first bites of the fish however were wonderful. Our waiter stopped by and asked how things were, I told him the fish was delicious but the couscous was not.. He said he would let the chef know...that's it. Another gentleman(the manager?) stopped by later and also inquired about our dinners and I told him about the couscous. He asked if we would like to share a dish of mashed potatoes. Those were pretty good. We both loved the fish..until we got to the thicker middle of the fish. It was raw. I will note that the tilapia was thicker in the middle than most tilapia I have ever had, but 1/3 of the fish was raw. When our waiter came by again I told him. He appeared irritated. I mentioned how thick the fish was and he said it was thicker than unusual. But that was it. We did not eat a large portion of our fish. He brought us our tab and never said anything else. I found that unbelievable. Not one to make a fuss I paid the tab and left. Sadly this experience will make my sister and I both hesitant to visit in Seattle and in Portland...and we will both share this experience with our husbands and our friends.

    (1)

  • Robert K.

    I always like M&S but they obviously were not prepared for the large crowd. Slow service. Food prepared incorrectly such as salmon which was ordered well Diane and was literally raw. Not a good experience.

    (2)

  • Andy C.

    Food is very over priced for portion size and flavor. Ordered coby beef burger and the meat had no flavor, not even salt! Calamari was very soggy thankfully the waiter was attentive or this would have been a nightmare. The interior is very nice, what a shame that the food is lacking will not be returning

    (2)

  • Scott L.

    Happy Hour Review. Why haven't I been here before? There are so many great restaurants in this shopping plaza that offer happy hour on weekdays, this one is from 4-7PM. It wasnt too busy when I was here around 4PM on a Thursday. Hop over here, then to Mccormicks, then to PF Changs. Boom! Happy Hour guy is happy. Well drinks are $4, beer is 3.75, and apps are under $11. The mussels is flavorful, and it comes with this coconut broth. Careful though, it's not spectacular every time you order them. The second time, there were fewer mussels, and the beards of the mussels wasn't thoroughly cleaned. We ordered the fried chicken sliders, and calamari. Both relatively cheap and great to soak up the alcohol you order. Remember there is a $3.75 drink minimum when you order. The waitress was nice overall and was attentive to our table outside. Overall, it's cheap prices and good apps. Validation is 2 hours, but the waitress mentioned PF Changs may extend it even longer! More reason to go happy hour hoping here people.

    (4)

  • Gregory D.

    I was very early. The restaurant is great. So quiet and the food size is great. So delicious. Good Nintendo Zone.

    (5)

  • Tim L.

    Food was great but service was terrible. Took 20 minutes to get a drink order. Had to ask for bread. Entrees were very slow coming out. Waiter only stopped by every 20 minutes. Forgot to bring second drink order. Not up to the level of other locations I have dined at. Management needs to look at waitstaff training ticket is too high to get a poor service. Passed up desert because we didn't want to wait a half hour to get it.

    (2)

  • Heidi H.

    Came here for happy hour and to watch a football game. Sat the bar.. Sliders were decent. Cocktails were just okay.... Too much sweet and sour - not enough alcohol! There was only one bartender and the bar was full which made service super slow.. Ordered a bunch of appetizers off the happy hour menu and shrimp pasta entree. Shrimp was super over-cooked. The only highlights were the sliders and calamari.

    (3)

  • Jane A.

    I still love this place and must add that the calamari appetizer is amazing. Many times I have lunched here with colleagues. Their online reservations work great. They have accommodated many parties from large to small. The atmosphere is comfortable enough to dine in wearing casual attire. They treat Landry's club members well with preferred seating. The Lobster bisque is delicious and a large portion. It makes a nice lunch with a shared appetizer.

    (4)

  • Sean F.

    Good food, but there was nothing special about it. If you are looking for a good safe steakhouse, you have found it.

    (3)

  • Issy D.

    I came here this past holiday season with a large group of people. We were all looking forward to a nice dinner and a break from Disneyland which we had been at all day. We were planning on going to Cheesecake Factory or another chain restaurant but know could fit the size group we had but McCormicks. Upon arriving we experienced a very nice host and personable. We joked about the Christmas being fake and how they should have a real one. Perhaps the other non robot type personality in the restaurant. Normally when I go out to eat I struggle to decided what to get. Here I struggled to find something that sounded decent. The choices here are mainly fish, some steaks and very few choices otherwise. The lobster Cobb salad caught my eye but I hesitated at the 23 dollar price tag. When the waitress came around I asked about the salad. She said 'oh it's a dinner sized portion. It's about the size of your bread plate' I at first thought she was joking but quickly caught on no she wasn't. 23 dollars for a bread plate salad?!! No thanks! I eventually settled on albacore tuna with spinach and terrikyi. I assumed no one could ruin such a delicious slab of fish. Little did I know. As we waited our table began to take in the surroundings. The decore here is a mish mash. In the bathrooms they have old school posters of celebrities and movies. In the dining hall they had huge wreaths with teddy bears inside Santa hats. So strange. The table itself was also off. It was a large wooden table which was beautiful. We all sat our glasses down between sips. Everytime we sat a glass down the waitress would come over and move our glass onto a piece of tissue. It didn't matter if we sat the glasses down on the place mats or the table she came frantically over. If the restaurant is so concerned about water marks perhaps they shouldn't have such a nice table. Plus the waitressing way of dealing with it felt like a mother disciplining her children. Once the food arrived I was eager to take a bite. It looked pretty tasty. But looks can be deceiving. The fish was extremely bland. I never salt anything but had to salt this fish three separate times. My companions also found themselves grabbing for salt or pepper. Anything to save the lackluster food. Then on the other hand the spinach was drenched in a salty terrikyi sauce. So salty I couldn't eat the majority of it. The fish for being so expensive was not only extremely boring in flavor was not fresh what so ever. I thought about sending it back but didnt want to make a scene. Sadly I wish I had. Within 30 minutes of leaving the restaurant I felt like I needed to puke. I would have but I made myself go back to Disneyland and use my fast passes. Thank god for a strong stomach! My friends at the table did enjoy the scallops and bloody Mary's they got. So not all hope is lost I suppose. Personally I would never come here again. A huge waste of money.

    (1)

  • Larry E.

    Call ahead and make a reservation. This location near Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention center gets booked quickly. I have dined at their restaurant's in CA, NY, FL and NJ and I find the quality to be consistently good and we were not disappointed on this occasion. The wine selection is good and you can find a decent bottle of wine for a reasonable price. The Lobster Bisque was out of this World! I have read some reviews of this location where service was lacking but I would mostly attribute this to the popularity of the site, in our case the service was very attentive. What did Yogi say " nobody goes there anymore - it's too crowded"

    (4)

  • Linda F.

    I judged this restaurant chain before trying it out. I assumed it was one of those places that caters to beef eaters, the kind that offers little else to the clientele than a steak. But, that is certainly not the case. The menu is varied and there was something that each of us found interesting. I have to say that my Caesar salad was not special and the quantity was not what I have found to be an average luncheon salad portion. But the salmon added to the salad was generous. I ordered it rare and it was cooked perfectly. Unlike others who have remarked on this review list, we had exceptional service throughout our meal. We were not rushed and had attentiveness from our server who checked in on us frequently during the nearly 3 hours we were at the table. The table itself is an element that needs to be mentioned. The large room of this restaurant if filled with a variety of sizes and shapes. Being a party of 5 chatty women, we were given a large round table tucked away in a corner that had curtains separating it from the tables next to it. It provided a secluded area out of site of the remainder of the room -- and I assume less of a distraction to the other diners. There is a large parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. Be sure to have your ticket validated to receive 2 hours of free parking.

    (4)

  • Leo B.

    Excellent happy hour menu and great bartenders! I would recommend the calamari and ahi.

    (5)

  • Tricia C.

    I was meeting people for dinner and they had picked this restaurant. I had never been here before but had heard good things about the chain so I was very much looking forward to it. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation and we're seated. Of the four of us, two of us did not have place settings. We joked about that and then sat there and sat there. 20 minutes went by. No one acknowledged us. No water. No bread. Nothing. Finally the person in my party who made the reservations went to the hostess stand and said something. She apologized profusely, but it was still almost another 10 minutes before we saw a server. When she finally came over, she apologized and said they were really busy. She took our drink, appetizer, and dinner order all at the same time. We got our drinks but it wasn't until after our appetizer arrived that we got the other 2 place settings and bread. Dinner finally showed up and all 4 dinners were really good. We ended up not having time for dessert, which we really wanted. Overall it was a very tasty dinner that cost A LOT and took forever. In my opinion, I'd rather go elsewhere and have food just as good for less money and better service.

    (2)

  • Cary T.

    Good food. However, very slow service and took forever to get our food.

    (3)

  • Andrew W.

    Came here with a friend/teammate the day before our volleyball tournament. We both agreed that the food and drinks were good but the service was not up to par.

    (3)

  • M M.

    I took my husband here for his birthday June 25th and we had the the chefs special that is only $26 per person during weekdays it includes soup or salad, entree and dessert. My husband had the clam chowder, steak medallions and shrimp scampi and flour less chocolate cake which he said were ok. I had the shrimp scampi pasta, field greens and creme brûlée (which is the picture on my profile) I felt that I was the birthday girl! Every one of my dishes were delicious!!! The creme brûlée was the best I've ever had! The salad was awesome it included walnuts or pecans and the shrimp scampi was tossed with the right amount of sauce! I must say our entree seemed rather small but by the time we were done with our desserts we were stuffed! I want to go back even if only for creme brûlée!!!

    (4)

  • Dayna G.

    Had lunch here and it was pretty good....nothing too special, but it served its purpose.

    (3)

  • Correen B.

    Having worked by the Irvine location for years, I am certainly no stranger to McCormick & Schmicks. This was my first time at this Anaheim location, and I am really dissapointed to say it will probably be my last. I was really looking forward to taking my Daughter and her Sorority Sis out for a really nice lunch before the Brothers of the Sun concert at Angel Stadium, but it turned out to be really awful. Here is how it goes down: Ordered drinks- two iced teas and a water. 10+ Minutes. Took a few minutes to study the menu and placed order for 2 salads, 2 entrees, and a cup of Chowder. Then the wait begins. It took approximately 20+ more minutes for two cold romaine salads to come out. The salads were delicious, with goat cheese, nuts, and crunchy vegetables. ($9.95) Then we waited and waited, and waited.... 30 more minutes goes by. In the meantime we were never offered bread and butter, and drink glasses sat empty for quite a while. When our order finally arrived, I asked for 2 knives, as both of our seafood entrees required one. Wait again like 8 minutes. When our knives finally arrived so that we could cut our food and not eat it caveman style, I took one bite and it was ICE COLD. The mashed potatoes had a crust on them like they had been taking a nice long nap in the pass. My crab stuffed shrimp was also cold. Yuck! At this point, we have somewhere we have to be, and don't really have another 30 minutes to wait for new entrees to be fired. My Daughter had the seared tuna which was properly prepared, but didn't care for the sauce. Too much wasabi for her taste. There was only 1 Manager, 1 server and 1 busboy that I could observe working. When we were seated there was only 1 other table in the restaurant. When we left I counted 8 or 9 with still only the 1 server and Manager. In addition they may want to rethink their choice in Musak. They had some techno-pop music that sounded awfully akin to porno music.

    (1)

  • Tara T.

    Not impressed. Ordered "dinner" served "appetizer" portions. For the price and wait staff this was not worth it. I've been to other restaurants owned by Landry's, including Mastro's (high end) and Rainforest Cafe (casual, more inexpensive), and this does not compare at all. Prices compared to portions and quality were disappointing. Won't be returning. Had high hopes for this restaurant.

    (2)

  • Trese Y.

    Have always had an excellent meal and service McCormick & Schmicks. Visited many different locations, and found their restaurants to be consistent, until yesterday's Thanksgiving meal. Had booked a table probably two months in advance because I wanted to make sure we had a good meal for the holiday. What a disappointing experience. The meal took two and a half hours because of slow service. The food was cold, and not as ordered. I'm sorry to say this establishment has disappointed everyone at the table, and we will not be back. What a shame, used to be a great place.

    (1)

  • Amie Z.

    I actually had a great experience on a busy night here. We decided to grab open seats at the bar. Our bar tender-a wonderfully nice and friendly man-took time to explain to us items on the menu, as well as drink recommendations. He was EXTREMELY well-informed of the menu and could describe items down to their taste. He clearly cared about his customers and made the experience fantastic. The food is exceptionally awesome, as well-we had bacon-wrapped shrimp and the brie-stuffed salmon. Completely awesome! Drinks were wonderful too. I will be back here again. I would compare this place to TAPS, which I also love. Thank you all for your service. I wish I remembered the bar tender's name-he had glasses and curly hair.

    (4)

  • Chris J.

    This review is the McCormick & Schmick's example of how to never get a return customer. I want to preface this story by saying that prior to this visit, I had never been to this restaurant chain before. I went to dinner here with my wife and 12 year-old son. We had made a reservation online, but it would not have been necessary, as it was mid-week and 5:30 p.m., so the place was not very busy. I would say maybe 1/4 full and the bar was a bit busier. We were seated First off, there was a "happy hour" sign out front I think from 4-6 p.m. I asked the waitress what the happy hour specials were and she told me that those were only for the bar. I had my 12 year-old there, so no visiting the bar and I felt a little screwed over on that one. It seemed pretty lame to not include all customers for specials, but that was just the start. The waitress asked if we would like appetizers, but we declined (remember this for later). I did order a beer and my wife had an iced tea and my son a lemonade. We looked at the menus, but I admit not really closely. My wife and son are not big eaters and they decided to split an entree. Here is where the "not really closely reading the menu" part comes in. The waitress came back, then after my wife ordered the entree, the waitress asked my wife if she wants chowder, lobster bisque or a salad. My wife (as well as my son and myself) figured that it came with the meal, so she goes for the chowder and asks that the waitress split it into two small bowls, so the waitress says "OK, two bowls of chowder." After that, I ordered an entree and the waitress asked the same question (did I want chowder, bisque or salad), so I said a salad would be great. I got a wedge salad with blue cheese. The food was meh. My wife and son thought the chowder was below average and too salty. My salad was mostly iceberg lettuce with dressing, crumbled blue cheese and I think a few tomatoes or something. It escapes me now (read on). The entrees were mediocre, at best. My wife and son had stuffed salmon. They liked it well enough, but not "blow your mind" good. I ordered the new age surf and turf, which was short ribs and two scallops. The scallops were cooked right and tasted good. The ribs were tender and moist, but the sauce was very salty. Both entrees had the exact same veggies (green beans and carrots) along with some very dry mashed potatoes. Again, nothing remotely close to excellent. The service was average, at best. Our waitress came over and asked how we were once or twice and a different waiter refilled my wife's tea once. I also asked for water and it took at least 4-5 minutes for it to arrive and I did not see the waitress helping anyone else seated on the floor. After we finished eating, we declined desert, the waitress came back a few seconds later, dropped off the check and then vanished. Here is the "fun" part. I get the check and look at the total -- $92 and change. I thought "WTF?!" In my head I had rounded out two entrees at about $25 each, a beer at $5 or $6 and a couple of non-alcohol drinks would total around $65 +tax. After looking at the bill, the waitress tacked on $5.99 for each "bowl" of chowder and I think about the same for the salad -- over $20 in extras we didn't even realize we were charged for. At most restaurants soup or salad is included with your entree and we assumed this was the case. I was kind of mad and we waited over 5 minutes and she never reappeared, so I left a bit more than the total amount (definitely a tip way below 15 percent) and we just vacated the establishment without seeing her again. I wasn't going to throw a big fit over it because I remember seeing items on the left side of the menu like soups and extras. My wife remembered there being a charge for some kind of avocado dip or something, too. TECHNICALLY, it was our fault for not thoroughly reading the menu. However, as tourists and first time customers, I felt like this was a bit irresponsible of the waitress to not help out and point out what we were getting and that there were extra costs involved. It's not the $20 something dollars in extra charges I didn't realize we incurred, it is the principle. I felt the server was not interested in customer service, but was hoping to charge more and therefore get a bigger tip. The food was absolutely not worth the price. I felt we were taken advantage of and because of this, the server did not get a good tip and we will never, ever set foot in a McCormick & Schmick's again. Pretty simple, I can't recommend a place that does business like this.

    (1)

  • Dana K.

    My husband and I planned our 50th Birthday Party here on Thanksgiving, 2014. We reserved the Heritage Room for our private party event for 20 of our guests. The restaurant has been remodeled recently and looks amazing. The Heritage Room was so beautiful with it's gold and earthy tones and made the perfect backdrop for my gold and crystal party decor. We were also given a portion of the outside patio area too! From start to finish, our Private Dining Coordinator, Dana Zandonella was a delight to work with and was completely attentive to all of our wishes. The service was stupendous -- we had 3 servers (and might I add -very good looking) for our party of 20. Every one of our guests went home very satisfied. Thanks again Dana for delivering a First Class Event for us!

    (5)

  • Mary L.

    I coordinated a family dinner here for 16.. Food had its ups and downs. Service was terrible. We spent $1000 and neither of our TWO servers refilled anyone's water, tea, or wine. That's pretty basic.. I had to ask them to go around and give everyone a refill.. Very disappointing for such a hefty bill and included gratuity. We also ordered mussels and oysters for appetizers. There were shells all over the table so I asked the waiter to bring over a bowl for the shells.. They brought a small one which was filled instantly and they picked it up and didn't bring another.. No one came to check up and anytime we needed something, we had to flag a waiter down. I've been to a few of the other mccormicks.. This one has the worst service. So disappointed in service considering the price points.

    (2)

  • Stefanie H.

    Our very first time here. Asked the hostess at the patio section if that was the main entrance, she said yea. Upon hearing our reservations to dine in, she directed us to "the main entrance." Well, so much for asking where the "main entrance" was. Made reservations to celebrate Mother's Day early. Arrived on time, waited for the hostess to return at the podium (because hostesses have other important things to do) placed us at the very first table. Nicely asked for another table, hostess (red hair with pink flower clip on her left side) said "no, we only have this available" (without checking) "and we can't so booths since there are five of you guys" (nah really!?). Mary was our waitress. Very friendly and was top of it! (The reason this review is a 2 star!). Food came out at a decent time. Husband's seared ahi tuna was served without chopsticks ("sorry, we ran out of chopsticks." Wasn't her fault. She did check but who eats ahi tuna with a fork!?). His ultimate patron margarita was "90% ice and 10% alcohol. And tasted like watered down tequila." Dad's steak is rather salty (even with vegetables). Mom ordered the fish and chips (don't ask. Haha. My mom seemed to enjoy it). Bro ordered the surf and turf and "Tastes like a frozen TV dinner." My blackened chicken linguini was too creamy but was probably the best entree that night. We had the Creme Brulee for dessert. It was good. Part of the 2 star review! Told the waitress we were celebrating Mother's Day early, but no special dessert or anything (Which I understand). Towards the end of dinner, the electricity blew out. It was still alright with the backup electricity. The waitress/waiter were getting a lot of the customers to pay, which I thought was funny (also understandable too). Walked a little bit towards Harbor and Katella intersection and saw at least 10 emergency vehicles with one parked inside the motel. They closed the whole block, our car was parked in the parking structure so no choice but to leave from the other exit. Needless to say, we don't plan to ever go back, especially not to this particular location!

    (2)

  • Tina K.

    Fries for $2.50? Seriously? And it was a good amount. They used to have a good happy hour. .especially after 9:30pm but idk what happened. .. wish it came back! I think management changed....hm

    (3)

  • Mary P.

    Good food but not so good service atmosphere is more older people

    (4)

  • Karen S.

    One of my closest friends from college moved back to SoCal after graduation so I jumped @ the chance of catching up. I got the Sear Ahi tuna which was composed of about 10 1-inch pieces of fish with a really spicy crust, a tiny pile of seaweed salad, & a tiny pyramid of rice. My friend got the Shrimp & andouille "mac & cheese" which had more pasta & sauce than anything else. Not only was the food sub'par but the service was also fairly crappy. When we first sat down, the waitress was super nice to the point of annoying. But when we took a while to decide what to order, she stopped coming around & practically ignored us for the rest of our meal. Are you serious?!? We are as much paying customers as those group of guys that you kept hanging around all night!

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Valet, Garage, Validated
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

McCormick & Schmick’s Grille

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