McCormick & Schmick's

In Short – Upscale and sophisticated, this chain features art deco-inspired trappings such as dark wood, shiny brass and beveled glass. Servers clad in black and white weave through cocktailing couples and businessmen at the bar. The classic American, seasonally inspired seafood menu changes daily; specialties include starters of Dungeness crab cakes and oysters on the half shell, plus entrees like cedar plank-roasted salmon, sauteed lobster with scallops and rock shrimp, and seared yellowfin tuna with wasabi, soy and ginger.

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The Extras:: All restaurant locations offer McCormick & Schmick's seafood cookbooks for sale, as well as gift certificates in denominations of $50 and $100.
Save Money:: During the mid-afternoon and late evening, nosh on burgers and appetizers like steamed mussels, chicken satay and calamari for dirt cheap in the bar area. Hours vary from location to location.

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ambiance	90.0% positive	“Nice atmosphere, good service, great for large groups, etc.” “For my friends, this is a good spot because of the location near their offices, and for me, it was just something new.” “McCormick's in Beverly Hills & Downtown are both great spots for an after work fun or a nice quiet meal away from the crowded bars.” “The atmosphere is great classy but relaxed, with the feel of an Irish Pub (look for the countdown to St. Patricks Day in the bar).” “because of the "chain" reputation, we were reluctant to go - the meal was surprisingly good - wide variety menu with lovely decor - glad we went in - we were visiting from New York and will definitely look up the chain in NYC -” “Great ambience and service; seafood was not fresh; over priced.” “If you work downtown, it's a convenient location to have happy hour with friends who also work in the area.” “My boyfriend and I just ate a very romantic dinner with a carry out meal.” “Good seafood, nice atmosphere” “The place is fun and laid back.”
dessert	50.0% positive	“$1.95 for 1/2 lb cheeseburger and fries or 3 oyster shooters, or 4 huge strawberries with chocolate and whipped cream during happy hour.” “You know it's bad food when best part of the meal was a decent desert.” “The crab cakes were the best we have ever eaten, the sauce on the side was so good.” “Even the deserts fall flat.” “My friend got a coffee that was served with bad cream.”
drinks	75.0% positive	“And make sure you order the wine by name.” “The atmosphere is great classy but relaxed, with the feel of an Irish Pub (look for the countdown to St. Patricks Day in the bar).” “My friend got a coffee that was served with bad cream.” “excellent drinks and beautiful women!”
food quality	81.94000244140625% positive	“because of the "chain" reputation, we were reluctant to go - the meal was surprisingly good - wide variety menu with lovely decor - glad we went in - we were visiting from New York and will definitely look up the chain in NYC -” “Maybe it was a bad day but seafood must be fresh or it is an ov erpriced and over rated restaurant.” “If you go for dinner, the artichoke dip is a yummy appetizer.” “From start to finsih a poor food experience!” “Sometimes there is a large influx of yuppies, but the happy hour food is not bad.” “-happy hour food is excellent, at a great price.” “First off, their menu is updated daily, which indicates fish that is fresh that day.” “The fish and chips were excellent, the portion of fish was 3 large filets, the fries were very good.” “The staff is extremely knowledgeable about the cuisine and is happy recommend their favorite menu items.” “don't remember what it was called but it was passion fruit flavor with fresh berries.” “In general, this fish is not fresh.” “Good seafood, nice atmosphere” “-Bruscetta (Very tasty, but only had three pieces of small bread)” “Beware of any restaurant of this calibre that doesn't serve warm bread.” “$1.95 for 1/2 lb cheeseburger and fries or 3 oyster shooters, or 4 huge strawberries with chocolate and whipped cream during happy hour.” “Its upscale, but offers a relaxed happy hour with great inexpensive cuisine.” “The tartar sauce was fresh and very tasty.” “My boyfriend and I just ate a very romantic dinner with a carry out meal.” “The meal came complete with sourdough bread and everything was included to have a great meal outside in a downtown courtyard.” “enjoy the sourdough bread they serve to start, and their fried calamari is great.” “We had excellent food, a knowledgeable waiter and were seated promptly, even though it was dinnertime.” “thought the fish was dry, the sauce too sweet, and the presentation was not there at all.” “Great seafood and awesome happy hour” “McCormick's in Beverly Hills & Downtown are both great spots for an after work fun or a nice quiet meal away from the crowded bars.” “Although some dishes are certainly tastier than others, many items are outstanding, and the entrees and appetizers are always well-prepared.” “liked this restaurant, I wasn't very hungry when I went, but liked my fish.” “But underlying it all truly mediocre food!” “The prices are surprisingly reasonable considering the food and the service, which is consistently top-notch.” “-The seafood here is impeccably fresh.” “The food is okay not the absolute best seafood there is.” “All-in-all, the meal was satisfying, but it is not my number one choice for a night out with friends.” “Great ambience and service; seafood was not fresh; over priced.” “The crab cakes were the best we have ever eaten, the sauce on the side was so good.” “You know it's bad food when best part of the meal was a decent desert.” “really enjoyed the food there, I ordered a sea-food plate that was delicious.” “The seafood is impecably fresh and well prepared and the service is attentive without being overbearing.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“There's a pretty good happy hour menu, and we had a fairly attentive waitress - which was impressive, since the place was packed.” “The staff is extremely knowledgeable about the cuisine and is happy recommend their favorite menu items.” “because of the "chain" reputation, we were reluctant to go - the meal was surprisingly good - wide variety menu with lovely decor - glad we went in - we were visiting from New York and will definitely look up the chain in NYC -” “There is an extensive happy hour martini menu which is discounted.” “First off, their menu is updated daily, which indicates fish that is fresh that day.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Otherwise, it's a nice place.” “There's a pretty good happy hour menu, and we had a fairly attentive waitress - which was impressive, since the place was packed.”
service	87.5% positive	“There's a pretty good happy hour menu, and we had a fairly attentive waitress - which was impressive, since the place was packed.” “Every server we have had has been extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and accomodating.” “Nice atmosphere, good service, great for large groups, etc.” “The seafood is impecably fresh and well prepared and the service is attentive without being overbearing.” “The staff is extremely knowledgeable about the cuisine and is happy recommend their favorite menu items.” “We had excellent food, a knowledgeable waiter and were seated promptly, even though it was dinnertime.” “The prices are surprisingly reasonable considering the food and the service, which is consistently top-notch.” “Great ambience and service; seafood was not fresh; over priced.”
value	80.0% positive	“Its upscale, but offers a relaxed happy hour with great inexpensive cuisine.” “$1.95 for 1/2 lb cheeseburger and fries or 3 oyster shooters, or 4 huge strawberries with chocolate and whipped cream during happy hour.” “Great ambience and service; seafood was not fresh; over priced.” “-happy hour food is excellent, at a great price.” “The prices are surprisingly reasonable considering the food and the service, which is consistently top-notch.”

09/05/11

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06/01/10

Very disappointed.

by beyondthesea at Citysearch

My friends and I were there for dinner on Sat, May 29. We got the calamari and the PEI mussels, in what was supposed to be spicy Thai curry sauce, for appetizers. Calamari was just OK, but the mussels were bad. They were NOT fresh, and the sauce was neither spicy nor Thai. In fact, it was not much of anything. If I wasn't a guest that night those mussels would've gone back. For entree, I had the sea bass. I thought the fish was dry, the sauce too sweet, and the presentation was not there at all. I also tried my friend's wild halibut in some kind of light sauce with mussels. Once again, those mussels should have been thrown out and not sold to anyone. That dish lacked flavor. It was a very quiet Saturday night, but the server did not come around much to check on us at all. We got a desert that we all liked. I don't remember what it was called but it was passion fruit flavor with fresh berries. My friend got a coffee that was served with bad cream. At this point, a new server turned up, and when she brought him a new cup of coffee she explained that the previous server got her cream from the bar, but she brought him cream from the kitchen so it should be fine.

It was my first time dining there, and I would not be going back. You know it's bad food when best part of the meal was a decent desert.

Pros: Quiet, Valet
Cons: Bad food, service not great.

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03/09/10

Great Happy Hour Food Prices

by VictoriaVixen at Citysearch

Last Thursday, some teachers and I went downtown for a rally. We knew it was going to be a long day so that little lightbulb goes on in my head. Let's do happy hour first. We already planned on going to happy hour after but why not go before, too? I mean, we are off at 2:30! So we jump off the Metro subway and head to McCormick's. We went there since there Happy Hour starts at 3pm (We arrived at 3:15) AND they have a $1.95 happy hour. NICE!

Off the $1.95 menu, we ordered:

-hummus and chips (I didn't care for it)

-fried zucchini (it was good, but there were only 4 pieces.)

-Quesidilla (Nice and big. Thumbs up!)

-Bruscetta (Very tasty, but only had three pieces of small bread)

The best part of the menu was probably the Cheeseburger and fries. ***ONLY $1.95*** Wowza! AND it was really big. Unfortunately, we just had lunch 3 hours before so it was a bit too much for $3 so I'll try that next time.

The only complaint was that the drinks weren't on special. :( My wine was $10. And make sure you order the wine by name. When I asked for a chardonnay, the waitress said "The Sonoma?" I reached for the wine menu and looked. I replied, "$17?? Yeah, no. I'll take the St. Michelle."

So, when the bill came I put in $17. I had one glass of wine and a little bit of food. This happy hour didn't make me extremely happy. I wanted another glass but that would have made my tab almost $30. Since we were going out after the rally, I passed.

So three stars would be fair, but I'll give 'em an extra star for the 2 buck burger! But I will arrive a bit later next time. We went to early... no cute suits to look at. ;(

Pros: HH food prices
Cons: No (or few) HH drink specials

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01/06/08

Good seafood, nice atmosphere

by joanovarq at Citysearch

I've been to both the Downtown and Beverly Hills locations. Most of the time, the food has been delicious. I enjoy the sourdough bread they serve to start, and their fried calamari is great. They have a wide variety of seafood dishes and the menu changes from time to time. Their lunch specials are reasonably-priced as well. I'd say about 80% of the meals I've had here have been delicious (the rest were just OK), and I've probably been there at least 10 times.

Pros: Good food, nice atmosphere
Cons: lack of parking

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11/10/07

Reliable HH joint

by candybean at Citysearch

If you work downtown, it's a convenient location to have happy hour with friends who also work in the area. If you go for dinner, the artichoke dip is a yummy appetizer.

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06/01/10

Very disappointed.

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03/09/10

Great Happy Hour Food Prices

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Good seafood, nice atmosphere

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11/10/07

Reliable HH joint

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