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100.0% positive |
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I'm a big seafood lover and this place rocks with its big portions, tasty deserts, large wine selection, and nice ambiance. ”
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This place is in a great location and looks very nice inside. ”
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While Ocean Avenue Seafood has valet parking, a nice view, excellent shellfish, and some good menu selections, it is expensive and poorly managed. ”
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it was nice but not a romantic setting if you are looking for that. ”
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Save your money for The Galley (classic Santa Monica seafood), or the Lobster (best view in the city). ”
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The view of the ocean was nice. ”
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All in all great views and good time as always! ”
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Great service and ambiance ”
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The staff is friendly and the restaurant is cozy and clean. ”
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We were seated in a separate section of the restaurant, perfect for couples, its not as noisy as the main dinning area and its just right for a romantic setting. ”
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Good food, good view ”
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Here are my recommendations - Oyster sampler with wine flight, Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Trout appetizer, extensive wine list and great view of Santa Monica walking crowd and the ocean (all I need is a cot and I am moving in). ”
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The ambiance is nice for a date, or significant other, the food was decent, the service was nice, but it lacked that certain something. ”
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Overall, a great dining experience with nice decor, ambiance, and delicious seafood. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The crab cakes, oysters and grilled shrimp were excellent. ”
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The seafood dishes we tried were all excellent (manila clams, shrimp fettucine, crab cakes, fresh oysters, perfectly cooked salmon) and the mixed drinks were also very good. ”
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The crab cakes were really good. ”
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I'm a big seafood lover and this place rocks with its big portions, tasty deserts, large wine selection, and nice ambiance. ”
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| drinks |
96.66999816894531% positive |
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Our water glasses were never empty and we never had to pour our own wine (the waiter was very attentive). ”
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Oyster sampler w/ or without the sample wines has always been quite delicious. ”
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The Oysters at this place are killer! Not every table has tobasco, so be sure they bring you some with your oysters. The wine list is strong and high-end. The tuna tartar is consistently good. ”
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The experience was nice, but being seperated from most of the people, and the not wonderful lobster lacked for my judgement and our bill was around the 2 bills mark (so becareful with the wine.) ”
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The wine list offers great value and they also do a wine and oyster pairing with the oyster sampler. ”
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They also display an extensive list of wines to go with the meals and the servers recommend the right ones instead of just the most expensive ones. ”
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The food quality was great, service was good (the staff were very friendly but our waitress never came back to refill our drinks or ask how the meal was until we motioned her over). ”
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The seafood dishes we tried were all excellent (manila clams, shrimp fettucine, crab cakes, fresh oysters, perfectly cooked salmon) and the mixed drinks were also very good. ”
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don't really see a place where you can sit and watch that and eat them while having a nice white wine to accompany it! ”
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Here are my recommendations - Oyster sampler with wine flight, Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Trout appetizer, extensive wine list and great view of Santa Monica walking crowd and the ocean (all I need is a cot and I am moving in). ”
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I'm a big seafood lover and this place rocks with its big portions, tasty deserts, large wine selection, and nice ambiance. ”
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The food and wine are excellent. ”
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The Sampler plate has to be one of the best deals in town: 6 oysters on the half shell and three wine pairings, all for under $10 (4-7pm). ”
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Even the beer selections reflected this - I love that stuff. ”
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There are also some amazing appetizers and plenty at the raw bar to enjoy. ”
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| food quality |
94.2300033569336% positive |
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The ambiance is nice for a date, or significant other, the food was decent, the service was nice, but it lacked that certain something. ”
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However, I would still highly recommend this restaurant - probably in my top 2 seafood places in LA. ”
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Want to see the boardwalk, the ocean in the distant while eating fresh seafood for little money - this is it! ”
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Very beatiful seafood, absolutely fresh! ”
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took a chance with the monkfish which was absolutely delicious. ”
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The beet salad was wonderful. ”
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Don't bother with the lobster toquitos. The blue cheese salad is OK. I liked the beet salad more than my wife did - but then, I like beets more than she does. ”
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Save your money for The Galley (classic Santa Monica seafood), or the Lobster (best view in the city). ”
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It was just enough to share between the two of us to quell our hunger, seeing as how the overly dry bread slices were unpalatable. ”
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Overall, a great seafood restaurant! ”
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Great food ”
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We split the blue cheese and walnut salad which was great. ”
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The seafood dishes we tried were all excellent (manila clams, shrimp fettucine, crab cakes, fresh oysters, perfectly cooked salmon) and the mixed drinks were also very good. ”
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The warm bread pudding is excellent too! ”
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Overall, the experience was memorable and delicious. ”
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The food and wine are excellent. ”
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One of the best seafood restaurants in L.A. ”
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Everything is so yummy! ”
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Its always been one of my favorit restaurant, the fresh seafood, presentation and taste. ”
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Great spot for seafood ”
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Besides the great food, the service is excellent. ”
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This is perfect for a night of good food and good conversation as trendy places tend to be so loud that chatting over dinner can be a strain. ”
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Oyster sampler w/ or without the sample wines has always been quite delicious. ”
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It is just high quality seafood in a simple clean and quiet environment. ”
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Good food, good view ”
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Their Oyster Bar is manned by friendly wait staff that are eager to talk about their food and beverages. ”
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My initial opinion of the restaurant was bad based on the attitude of the hostess, but the food made the experience alright. ”
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I've gone in semi-large parties(6-8) or just dates and food and service has been consistently good i.e not pushy with good intervals of checking on us and being knowledgeable with the food. ”
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the food was good for the most part. ”
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For those who do NOT love seafood. ”
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great seafood restaurant in LA! ”
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The food quality was great, service was good (the staff were very friendly but our waitress never came back to refill our drinks or ask how the meal was until we motioned her over). ”
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There are tons of other great seafood places in Santa Monica. ”
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It used to be a great seafood restaurant for pretty casual dining. ”
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Seaweed salad was interesting. ”
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They always have had great seafood here. ”
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we had a party of 20+ and were seated promtly the food was amazing. ”
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My moment was made special thanks to the excellent service and excellent food. ”
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The crab cakes were really good. ”
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The fish was a bit dry. ”
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The food good but not exceptional. ”
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It's a little pricey--especially the lobster and crab, but my husband loved the oysters (so fresh!) ”
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I'm a big seafood lover and this place rocks with its big portions, tasty deserts, large wine selection, and nice ambiance. ”
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We had a party of five and all the dishes were wonderfully cooked, especially the seabass which is the best that I have ever had in LA. ”
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Love the oysters, the salmon, and the chilean seabass! ”
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The crab cakes, oysters and grilled shrimp were excellent. ”
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By far the best king crab legs you'll ever try. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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supposedly a good dish but it wasnt that great. ”
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My favorite hot dish is the seasonal salmon with cherry sauce. ”
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If you're with someone who loves seafood, they'll probably have a good time. ”
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Overall, a great dining experience with nice decor, ambiance, and delicious seafood. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Here are my recommendations - Oyster sampler with wine flight, Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Trout appetizer, extensive wine list and great view of Santa Monica walking crowd and the ocean (all I need is a cot and I am moving in). ”
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While Ocean Avenue Seafood has valet parking, a nice view, excellent shellfish, and some good menu selections, it is expensive and poorly managed. ”
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I'm a big seafood lover and this place rocks with its big portions, tasty deserts, large wine selection, and nice ambiance. ”
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Even the beer selections reflected this - I love that stuff. ”
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They also display an extensive list of wines to go with the meals and the servers recommend the right ones instead of just the most expensive ones. ”
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The winelist is extremely extensive and I got the impression that quality took precedence over name brands due to the absence of bigger wineries. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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It used to be a great seafood restaurant for pretty casual dining. ”
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It's been quite a while, since I had oysters and clams this good in L. A. I could definitely make a habit of frequenting this place, though I live 24 miles away. ”
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great seafood restaurant in LA! ”
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What once was my super favorite restaurant has become an over-priced, egocentric, snob spot. ”
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Overall, a great seafood restaurant! ”
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| service |
84.61999893188477% positive |
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was greeted by friendly hostesses and did not have to wait for my reservation. ”
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Their Oyster Bar is manned by friendly wait staff that are eager to talk about their food and beverages. ”
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My initial opinion of the restaurant was bad based on the attitude of the hostess, but the food made the experience alright. ”
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Great service and ambiance ”
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The staff is friendly and the restaurant is cozy and clean. ”
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We moved onto dinner where the great service was maintained. ”
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I, unfortunately, have had one bad experience here, a waiter that was, essentially rude and unhelpful - a shame for that night. ”
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From the moment we entered the restaurant, the staff was firendly, pleasant and professional. ”
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The service was impeccable and I could not have asked for anything more. ”
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The service was excellent, people were very friendly and helpful. ”
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The food quality was great, service was good (the staff were very friendly but our waitress never came back to refill our drinks or ask how the meal was until we motioned her over). ”
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Our waitress was very attentive, that is, until after she took our order- then, it was nearly impossible to get a hold of her. ”
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The service was great and we ate out on the patio. ”
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The experience was nice, but being seperated from most of the people, and the not wonderful lobster lacked for my judgement and our bill was around the 2 bills mark (so becareful with the wine.) ”
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Our waiter was nice, but seemingly nervous. ”
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They also display an extensive list of wines to go with the meals and the servers recommend the right ones instead of just the most expensive ones. ”
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Besides the great food, the service is excellent. ”
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The ambiance is nice for a date, or significant other, the food was decent, the service was nice, but it lacked that certain something. ”
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The service was very good and the manager even gave us two extra oysters so we could try all the different types they had. ”
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My moment was made special thanks to the excellent service and excellent food. ”
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Certainly, this place was not worth the pomp and circumstance, and people are so easily swayed by pretty buildings and pretentiousness. ”
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I've gone in semi-large parties(6-8) or just dates and food and service has been consistently good i.e not pushy with good intervals of checking on us and being knowledgeable with the food. ”
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Our water glasses were never empty and we never had to pour our own wine (the waiter was very attentive). ”
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Our waitress was so nice, helpful, and very attentive of us. ”
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The hostess was so rude to us, that it almost made me leave. ”
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The service was excellent. ”
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| value |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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All were cooked perfectly and had good sized portions. ”
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I'm a big seafood lover and this place rocks with its big portions, tasty deserts, large wine selection, and nice ambiance. ”
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Want to see the boardwalk, the ocean in the distant while eating fresh seafood for little money - this is it! ”
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Save your money for The Galley (classic Santa Monica seafood), or the Lobster (best view in the city). ”
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pricey restaurant for ok taste. ”
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While Ocean Avenue Seafood has valet parking, a nice view, excellent shellfish, and some good menu selections, it is expensive and poorly managed. ”
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The wine list offers great value and they also do a wine and oyster pairing with the oyster sampler. ”
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Certainly, this place was not worth the pomp and circumstance, and people are so easily swayed by pretty buildings and pretentiousness. ”
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They also display an extensive list of wines to go with the meals and the servers recommend the right ones instead of just the most expensive ones. ”
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It's a little pricey--especially the lobster and crab, but my husband loved the oysters (so fresh!) ”
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The Sampler plate has to be one of the best deals in town: 6 oysters on the half shell and three wine pairings, all for under $10 (4-7pm). ”
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