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100.0% positive |
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The view of the ocean was nice. ”
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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 staff is friendly and the restaurant is cozy and clean. ”
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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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Great service and ambiance ”
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This place is in a great location and looks very nice inside. ”
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Good food, good view ”
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it was nice but not a romantic setting if you are looking for that. ”
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Overall, a great dining experience with nice decor, ambiance, and delicious seafood. ”
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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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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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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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All in all great views and good time as always! ”
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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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| 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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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 crab cakes were really good. ”
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| drinks |
96.66999816894531% positive |
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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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There are also some amazing appetizers and plenty at the raw bar to enjoy. ”
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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 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 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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Even the beer selections reflected this - I love that stuff. ”
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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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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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Our water glasses were never empty and we never had to pour our own wine (the waiter was very attentive). ”
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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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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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| food quality |
94.2300033569336% positive |
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The food is amazing. ”
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The crab cakes were really good. ”
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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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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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One of the best seafood restaurants in L.A. ”
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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 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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Overall, a great seafood restaurant! ”
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They always have had great seafood here. ”
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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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Save your money for The Galley (classic Santa Monica seafood), or the Lobster (best view in the city). ”
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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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Great food ”
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Love the oysters, the salmon, and the chilean seabass! ”
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the food was good for the most part. ”
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The beet salad was wonderful. ”
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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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It is just high quality seafood in a simple clean and quiet environment. ”
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Great spot for seafood ”
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If you're with someone who loves seafood, they'll probably have a good time. ”
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great seafood restaurant in LA! ”
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Besides the great food, the service is excellent. ”
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Overall, the experience was memorable and delicious. ”
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The fish was a bit dry. ”
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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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Oyster sampler w/ or without the sample wines has always been quite delicious. ”
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The crab cakes, oysters and grilled shrimp were excellent. ”
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Seaweed salad was interesting. ”
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Good food, good view ”
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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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For those who do NOT love seafood. ”
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By far the best king crab legs you'll ever try. ”
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The warm bread pudding is excellent too! ”
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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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However, I would still highly recommend this restaurant - probably in my top 2 seafood places in LA. ”
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There are tons of other great seafood places in Santa Monica. ”
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Everything is so yummy! ”
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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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Its always been one of my favorit restaurant, the fresh seafood, presentation and taste. ”
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supposedly a good dish but it wasnt that great. ”
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My moment was made special thanks to the excellent service and excellent food. ”
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It used to be a great seafood restaurant for pretty casual dining. ”
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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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My favorite hot dish is the seasonal salmon with cherry sauce. ”
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took a chance with the monkfish which was absolutely delicious. ”
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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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Overall, a great dining experience with nice decor, ambiance, and delicious seafood. ”
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we had a party of 20+ and were seated promtly the food was amazing. ”
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Very beatiful seafood, absolutely fresh! ”
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We split the blue cheese and walnut salad which was great. ”
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The food and wine are excellent. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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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 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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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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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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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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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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What once was my super favorite restaurant has become an over-priced, egocentric, snob spot. ”
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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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Overall, a great seafood restaurant! ”
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It used to be a great seafood restaurant for pretty casual dining. ”
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| service |
84.61999893188477% positive |
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The service was impeccable and I could not have asked for anything more. ”
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The staff is friendly and the restaurant is cozy and clean. ”
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The service was great and we ate out on the patio. ”
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Our waitress was so nice, helpful, and very attentive of us. ”
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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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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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Our water glasses were never empty and we never had to pour our own wine (the waiter was very attentive). ”
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From the moment we entered the restaurant, the staff was firendly, pleasant and professional. ”
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My moment was made special thanks to the excellent service and excellent food. ”
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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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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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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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Great service and ambiance ”
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The service was excellent, people were very friendly and helpful. ”
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We moved onto dinner where the great service was maintained. ”
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The hostess was so rude to us, that it almost made me leave. ”
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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 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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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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Besides the great food, the service is excellent. ”
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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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Our waiter was nice, but seemingly nervous. ”
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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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The service was excellent. ”
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| value |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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pricey restaurant for ok taste. ”
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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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Save your money for The Galley (classic Santa Monica seafood), or the Lobster (best view in the city). ”
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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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Want to see the boardwalk, the ocean in the distant while eating fresh seafood for little money - this is it! ”
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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 wine list offers great value and they also do a wine and oyster pairing with the oyster sampler. ”
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All were cooked perfectly and had good sized portions. ”
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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 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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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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